Valley Mill Camp Explained

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 in 1973. Many world-class paddlers have attended the camp.[3] [4]

Activities

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

Girls SideOffers 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 CampOff site trips that include kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, canoeing, and leadership

References

  1. News: She stayed back at camp. Long. Amanda. 18 August 2006. Washington Business Journal. 2009-10-10.
  2. Web site: Valley Mill Camp Inc.. American Camp Association. 2009-10-10.
  3. Reinink . Amy . One of Their Own . Bethesda Magazine . July 7, 2014.
  4. Web site: Our History . valleymillkayak.com . en . June 20, 2019.

External links

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