Western Maryland 4-H Center

4.8

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243 4H Camp Rd, Swanton, MD 21561-2429

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(301) 334-6960

(301) 334-6960

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About Western Maryland 4-H Center

About Western Maryland 4-H Center

Adventure, friendship, and nature in Maryland’s mountains
Philosophy: Western Maryland 4-H Center offers unforgettable outdoor adventures and a warm, inclusive community. Kids build confidence, leadership, and lifelong friendships while exploring nature, trying new activities, and learning from caring mentors. The camp’s ACA accreditation and focus on safety mean you can relax knowing your child is in good hands. It’s a place where kids grow, have fun, and come home with memories they’ll cherish.
Philosophy: Western Maryland 4-H Center offers unforgettable outdoor adventures and a warm, inclusive community. Kids build confidence, leadership, and lifelong friendships while exploring nature, trying new activities, and learning from caring mentors. The camp’s ACA accreditation and focus on safety mean you can relax knowing your child is in good hands. It’s a place where kids grow, have fun, and come home with memories they’ll cherish.
Philosophy: Western Maryland 4-H Center offers unforgettable outdoor adventures and a warm, inclusive community. Kids build confidence, leadership, and lifelong friendships while exploring nature, trying new activities, and learning from caring mentors. The camp’s ACA accreditation and focus on safety mean you can relax knowing your child is in good hands. It’s a place where kids grow, have fun, and come home with memories they’ll cherish.
Ages:

8

-

14

years old

Pricing:

$100

/day

$600

/week

Camp sessions & schedule

Camp sessions & schedule

Western Maryland 4-H Center offers unforgettable outdoor adventures and a warm, inclusive community. Kids build confidence, leadership, and lifelong friendships while exploring nature, trying new activities, and learning from caring mentors. The camp’s ACA accreditation and focus on safety mean you can relax knowing your child is in good hands. It’s a place where kids grow, have fun, and come home with memories they’ll cherish.
Western Maryland 4-H Center offers unforgettable outdoor adventures and a warm, inclusive community. Kids build confidence, leadership, and lifelong friendships while exploring nature, trying new activities, and learning from caring mentors. The camp’s ACA accreditation and focus on safety mean you can relax knowing your child is in good hands. It’s a place where kids grow, have fun, and come home with memories they’ll cherish.
Western Maryland 4-H Center offers unforgettable outdoor adventures and a warm, inclusive community. Kids build confidence, leadership, and lifelong friendships while exploring nature, trying new activities, and learning from caring mentors. The camp’s ACA accreditation and focus on safety mean you can relax knowing your child is in good hands. It’s a place where kids grow, have fun, and come home with memories they’ll cherish.
Boys & girls aged 8-14Mon–Sun from 8AM6PM25/day & 100/week
Summer residential camp runs for 6 nights, with a total cost of $600 (about $100/day).
All meals, activities, and lodging are included.
Discounts may be available for siblings or early registration—check with the camp directly.
Registration is first-come, first-served, with priority for 4-H members until mid-April.
No daily or extended care rates; pricing is for the full week.
No on-day holiday, winter, or spring camps advertised.
Refunds are possible up to 7 days before camp.
Summer residential camp runs for 6 nights, with a total cost of $600 (about $100/day).
All meals, activities, and lodging are included.
Discounts may be available for siblings or early registration—check with the camp directly.
Registration is first-come, first-served, with priority for 4-H members until mid-April.
No daily or extended care rates; pricing is for the full week.
No on-day holiday, winter, or spring camps advertised.
Refunds are possible up to 7 days before camp.
Summer residential camp runs for 6 nights, with a total cost of $600 (about $100/day).
All meals, activities, and lodging are included.
Discounts may be available for siblings or early registration—check with the camp directly.
Registration is first-come, first-served, with priority for 4-H members until mid-April.
No daily or extended care rates; pricing is for the full week.
No on-day holiday, winter, or spring camps advertised.
Refunds are possible up to 7 days before camp.

Activities & amenities

Activities & amenities

Campers enjoy a wide range of activities. Daily themes often include:

Canoeing
Swimming
Hiking
Campfires
Archery
Team-Sports
Arts-and-Crafts
Nature-Study
Environmental-Education
Leadership-Development
Orienteering
Fishing
Wildlife-Observation
Drama
Music
Group-Games
Outdoor-Cooking
STEM-Workshops
Survival-Skills
Field-Games
Boating
Photography
Birdwatching
Challenge-Course
Storytelling
Western Maryland 4-H Center offers unforgettable outdoor adventures and a warm, inclusive community. Kids build confidence, leadership, and lifelong friendships while exploring nature, trying new activities, and learning from caring mentors. The camp’s ACA accreditation and focus on safety mean you can relax knowing your child is in good hands. It’s a place where kids grow, have fun, and come home with memories they’ll cherish.
Western Maryland 4-H Center offers unforgettable outdoor adventures and a warm, inclusive community. Kids build confidence, leadership, and lifelong friendships while exploring nature, trying new activities, and learning from caring mentors. The camp’s ACA accreditation and focus on safety mean you can relax knowing your child is in good hands. It’s a place where kids grow, have fun, and come home with memories they’ll cherish.
Western Maryland 4-H Center offers unforgettable outdoor adventures and a warm, inclusive community. Kids build confidence, leadership, and lifelong friendships while exploring nature, trying new activities, and learning from caring mentors. The camp’s ACA accreditation and focus on safety mean you can relax knowing your child is in good hands. It’s a place where kids grow, have fun, and come home with memories they’ll cherish.
Birthdays:

*No birthday party hosting information found*

What people are saying

4.8
My child loved the activities and caring staff!

Location

243 4H Camp Rd, Swanton, MD 21561-2429

Additional info

Additional info

The camp sits on over 1,100 acres of scenic land near Deep Creek Lake, with cool mountain air and plenty of space to explore. Sessions fill quickly, so early registration is recommended. The camp welcomes youth from all backgrounds and is committed to inclusion and accessibility.
The camp sits on over 1,100 acres of scenic land near Deep Creek Lake, with cool mountain air and plenty of space to explore. Sessions fill quickly, so early registration is recommended. The camp welcomes youth from all backgrounds and is committed to inclusion and accessibility.
The camp sits on over 1,100 acres of scenic land near Deep Creek Lake, with cool mountain air and plenty of space to explore. Sessions fill quickly, so early registration is recommended. The camp welcomes youth from all backgrounds and is committed to inclusion and accessibility.

Health & safety

Health & safety

Affiliations: ACA, University of Maryland Extension, 4-H, ADA

Special needs

Special needs

Western Maryland 4-H Center offers unforgettable outdoor adventures and a warm, inclusive community. Kids build confidence, leadership, and lifelong friendships while exploring nature, trying new activities, and learning from caring mentors. The camp’s ACA accreditation and focus on safety mean you can relax knowing your child is in good hands. It’s a place where kids grow, have fun, and come home with memories they’ll cherish.
Western Maryland 4-H Center offers unforgettable outdoor adventures and a warm, inclusive community. Kids build confidence, leadership, and lifelong friendships while exploring nature, trying new activities, and learning from caring mentors. The camp’s ACA accreditation and focus on safety mean you can relax knowing your child is in good hands. It’s a place where kids grow, have fun, and come home with memories they’ll cherish.
Western Maryland 4-H Center offers unforgettable outdoor adventures and a warm, inclusive community. Kids build confidence, leadership, and lifelong friendships while exploring nature, trying new activities, and learning from caring mentors. The camp’s ACA accreditation and focus on safety mean you can relax knowing your child is in good hands. It’s a place where kids grow, have fun, and come home with memories they’ll cherish.