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Camp Mardela offers activities such as campfires, swimming, boating, and applesauce making as part of its camp programs. The program includes a Family Camp weekend where all ages can take part in these camp activities.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: 5–6 weeks of overnight camp in the summer months
Camp Mardela is a Church of the Brethren camp that was founded in 1948. It is affiliated with the Church of the Brethren and strives to exemplify the Brethren lifestyle of living peacefully, simply, and together. Camp Mardela hosts winter and summer camping programs, rental groups, and community and fundraising events throughout the year. The camp also offers a family weekend camp in the fall and youth weekend retreats in the winter, and its buildings are available for rental in the fall, winter, spring, and summer.
The mission of Camp Mardela is to provide children and adults with opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and recreation in a setting that deepens their appreciation for God's creation. Supporting churches include Denton Church of the Brethren, Easton Church of the Brethren, Community of Joy, Ridgely Church of the Brethren, Fairview Church of the Brethren, Bethany Church of the Brethren, Green Hill Church of the Brethren, Union Bridge Church of the Brethren, MCF Community Church, Long Green Valley Church of the Brethren, Thurmont Church of the Brethren, Oakton Church of the Brethren, and University Park Church of the Brethren.
The leadership team includes Camp Administrator Jennifer Summy, Camp Board Chair Curtis Hartman, Part-Time Maintenance staff member Fred Miller, and BVS Volunteer Justine Eckert. Office hours are Sunday by appointment, Monday closed, Tuesday 9am–5pm, Wednesday 9am–5pm, Thursday 10am–4pm, Friday 9am–5pm, and Saturday by appointment.
Last updated July 20, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: 5–6 weeks of overnight camp in the summer months
Camp Mardela is a Church of the Brethren camp that was founded in 1948. It is affiliated with the Church of the Brethren and strives to exemplify the Brethren lifestyle of living peacefully, simply, and together. Camp Mardela hosts winter and summer camping programs, rental groups, and community and fundraising events throughout the year. The camp also offers a family weekend camp in the fall and youth weekend retreats in the winter, and its buildings are available for rental in the fall, winter, spring, and summer.
The mission of Camp Mardela is to provide children and adults with opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship, and recreation in a setting that deepens their appreciation for God's creation. Supporting churches include Denton Church of the Brethren, Easton Church of the Brethren, Community of Joy, Ridgely Church of the Brethren, Fairview Church of the Brethren, Bethany Church of the Brethren, Green Hill Church of the Brethren, Union Bridge Church of the Brethren, MCF Community Church, Long Green Valley Church of the Brethren, Thurmont Church of the Brethren, Oakton Church of the Brethren, and University Park Church of the Brethren.
The leadership team includes Camp Administrator Jennifer Summy, Camp Board Chair Curtis Hartman, Part-Time Maintenance staff member Fred Miller, and BVS Volunteer Justine Eckert. Office hours are Sunday by appointment, Monday closed, Tuesday 9am–5pm, Wednesday 9am–5pm, Thursday 10am–4pm, Friday 9am–5pm, and Saturday by appointment.
Last updated July 20, 2026.
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