Camp Dreamcatcher Therapeutic and Educational Camp
Camp NorthBay, 11 Horseshoe Point Lane, North East, MD 21901
About
Camp Dreamcatcher Therapeutic and Educational Camp offers free therapeutic programs for youth ages 5-17 who are impacted by HIV/AIDS, trauma, and mental health challenges. The program also includes Teen Mental Health First Aid training for Leaders-in-Training ages 16-17, with 4.5 hours of training.
Programs
- Therapeutic and Educational Camp Session — 5-17 · Free therapeutic programs for youth impacted by HIV/AIDS, trauma, and mental health challenges.
- Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) Training for LITs — 16-17 · Introduced during the 2026 summer session; 4.5 hours of training for Leaders-in-Training.
- Adopt A Family Program — Annual program serving children and families in need with holiday gifts.
At a glance
- Ages: 5–17 years old
- Current session: 2027 Camp Session (Aug 15–Aug 21, 2027)
About the provider
Camp Dreamcatcher provides free therapeutic programs for youth impacted by HIV/AIDS, trauma, and mental health challenges. For over 30 years, John Flynn has been a beloved part of the Camp Dreamcatcher family.
The 2027 camp session will be held August 15-21 at Camp NorthBay in North East, MD. Registration forms are available for Camper, LIT, New Counselor, Returning Counselor, and Health Center Volunteer. Each Camper/LIT will need a physical within a year from last year’s camp session in August. New counselor virtual trainings will be scheduled. The in-person training for all counselors will take place on August 14-15 at Camp NorthBay.
What families say
“I had somebody I could talk to and learned that I’m always going to be perfect just the way I am. It’s important to have a place like Camp because it gives you a break from what you do at home and gives you surprises. I feel taken care of. I like that we are different colors.” — 6 year-old Camper
“I receive love at Camp Dreamcatcher. It is easier to talk about feelings at camp because everyone has them. I don’t think people outside of camp understand.” — 12 year-old Camper
“I am the same as my friends at camp because we like to have fun, know someone who is sick with HIV/AIDS. I love the counselors at camp because they help me to play and they give me HOPE I feel so loved and safe at camp.” — 7 year-old Camper
Last updated October 22, 2026.
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