Valley Mill Camp

Valley Mill is a children's day summer camp and kayaking school in Germantown, Maryland.[1] It is accredited by the American Camp Association.[2]

History

Valley Mill Camp for Girls started in Colesville, Maryland in 1956 by Robert "Mr. Mac" McEwan and May "Skipper" McEwan, and then moved to Darnestown, Maryland in 1973. The location in Darnestown is on over 60 acres of wooded land with a spring fed two acre lake. It is now run by Evelyn McEwan.

The camp is notably recognized for its contribution in the paddling community, having staffed and taught world-class paddlers in multiple kayaking and canoeing disciplines including flatwater, slalom, river running, wildwater and extreme boat racing.[3]

Activities

Boys Side offers activities such as kayaking, canoeing, swimming lessons, soccer, basketball, rock climbing, outdoor education, gymnastics, archery, air riflery.

Girls Side Offers activities such as kayaking, canoeing, swimming lessons, rock climbing, outdoor education, gymnastics, archery, air riflery, arts and crafts, drama, and horseback riding.

Junior Camp (4 and 5 years old) Offers activities such as kayaking, canoeing, swimming lessons, outdoor education, gymnastics, arts and crafts, drama, and horseback riding.

Adventure Camp Off site trips that include kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, canoeing, and leadership

References

  1. ↑ Long, Amanda (18 August 2006). "She stayed back at camp". Washington Business Journal. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  2. ↑ "Valley Mill Camp Inc". American Camp Association. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  3. ↑ "Valley Mill History | Valley Mill Kayak School". valleymillkayak.com. Retrieved 2018-07-04.

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