Question 1

How long is Summer Camp?

Accepted Answer

Our Summer Camp program is 6 days. Campers arrive Monday morning and depart to return back home on Sunday Morning.

Question 2

What are this year's Summer Camp dates?

Accepted Answer

Our 2026 Summer Camp will be from July 27th thru Aug 2nd, 2026

Question 3

When does Camp Registration open?

Accepted Answer

Our 2026 Summer Camp registration opens April 20th. (Please do not send applications in before that date).

Question 4

Is the camp free?

Accepted Answer

Yes the camp is free for all participants, however there is a $75.00 registration fee per camper.

Question 5

Where is the camp located?

Accepted Answer

This year's Summer Camp will be located at Navy Recreation Center Patuxent Naval Base, Solomon, MD.

Question 6

What ages are the campers?

Accepted Answer

Campers are 9-17 years of age.

Volunteer Counselors may volunteer at age 18 with a background check.

Question 7

Is this a Co-ed camp?

Accepted Answer

Our summer camps are segregated. 
Although both camps will run concurrently, our boys and girls camps are located on separate camp sites aboard the campground.

Question 8

What should my child bring to Camp (Gear List)

Accepted Answer

Campers Gear List 
The following is a list of items that your camper will need to bring with him/her: 
• 7 Shirts/Tops 
• 7 shorts/pants/leggings  
• 7 pair Socks (optional) 
•  7pairs of Underwear *Labels for clothing  
• Toothpaste 
• Deodorant 
• Shower Towel (x2) 
• Swim Towel (x1) 
• Washcloth/Shower sponge(1) 
• Shampoo/Conditioner 
• Shower Soap  
• 1pair Shower Shoes (Must Have!) 
• Sleeping Bag and Camp pillow If needed. *Please do not bring bedroom pillows!) 
• 1 Flashlight (Must Have) 
• Bug Spray (1) 
• Swim Suit (x2)  
• Sunscreen (1) 
• One Plain White T-shirt for Art Project 
• Sunglasses •swim goggles (if needed)  
• Large Book Bag/Duffle Bag (Must be able to hold all items listed minus sleeping bag)
• Feminine Hygiene Products (If Needed)

*Suggested items 
Portable Fan  
Swim Cap 
Lotion 
Shower cap 
Extra light blankets
A positive attitude!!

Question 9

Will there be security? Will the campers be safe?

Accepted Answer

Patuxent Naval Base has onsite military security 24/7. The base is also equipped with emergency medical service facilities.

Question 10

Are meals provided?

Accepted Answer

All summer camp participants to include counselors and facilitators will be provided with three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Snacks are also available throughout the day. 
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Question 11

How will campers get to camp?

Accepted Answer

Transportation for those who live in the D.C./ and Northern VA areas will be provided. Parents and Guardians who live in the MD area are authorized to drop off their campers at the camp site (TBA) 
To reiterate, there will be two designated pickup and drop off locations (TBA), one for both D.C. and Northern VA residents and a separate location for MD residents.

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