In both boys and girls camps, the children ages in the regular groups are
6-14. In addition, there is a coed group for 4-5 years old with specially
designed play activities. Hours are from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Interested
14 and 15 years old may enroll in our Counselor in Training program.
Registration Information
Brochures are sent to all former campers one month before general release, giving them first opportunity to reserve space in camp. Spaces for new campers are reserved in order received. The brochure will not reach every home at the same time, therefore the first three
postmarks will be included in the first cut. If over enrolled in any age group, names will be drawn for the spaces available. Registration cards and maps should be filled out completely and mailed with the registration. fee (see schedule below). $250.00 is applied toward the camp tuition for each session, while $10.00 is applied to each session to cover the cost of
Camper Health and Accident Policy and the Tuition Refund Insurance. After March 1, the registration fees are non-refundable under any circumstances. Cancellation of any one session or portion of a session will result in a forfeiture of a minimum of $250.00. Please indicate your second and even third choices for sessions on the registration cards as we will
automatically register you in those choices if your first choice is full. Register Now!
The 2012 Summer Dates and Cost Are:
Season: June 18 – August 17
First Session: June 18 – July 27
Second Session: July 30 – August 17
10th Week Camp: August 20 – August 24
Weekly Riding: $47 per week (girls only)
Tuition is Due on The Following Dates:
1st Session – April 1st
2nd Session – May 1st
On these Dates if spaces are not confirmed by payment, they will be offered to applicants on the waiting list.
Waiting List
If we have no room in your child’s age group at the time of your application we will automatically place your child’s name on the waiting list for the session you applied for and hold your application fee. As soon as spaces become available we will call you.
Health and Accident Insurance for the Summer of 2012
Covers all medical expenses up to specified limits of the camp policy for accidents sustained while at camp or in our program.
Tuition Refund Insurance
Provides against tuition loss in event of extended absence due to illness, confirmed by a physician’s statement. No refund is made for the first five days of consecutive absence. Non-consecutive days of absence cannot be accumulated for refund or credit. There are no refunds except as above.
Mailing Address:
Valley Mill Camp
15101 Seneca Road
Germantown, MD 20874
Visiting Hours:
March 11, 2012 – 11:00am – 4:00pm
March 25, 2012 – 11:00am – 4:00pm
April 15, 2012 – 11:00am – 4:00pm
April 29, 2012 – 11:00am – 4:00pm
Please call to confirm dates and times. Wear appropriate foot gear for woodland walking.
Health:
The health of each child is important to the directors of Valley Mill Camp, and we ask the parents’ full cooperation in this respect. Any allergies or special problems should be brought to the directors’ attention. Tetanus shots should be current. Camp toilet and washroom facilities are sanitary and inspected by Montgomery County Office of Environmental Protection. First Aid facilities handle any minor mishaps and a camper health and accident policy is provided.
Safety:
To ensure the safety of our campers, the Directors reserve the right to set behavioral rules and standards for campers to follow. Campers who endanger themselves or others by their persistent misbehavior may be dismissed from camp.
What to Wear and Bring:
All articles brought or worn to camp should be marked with owner’s name. Wear shorts, shirts, and sneakers to camp. Bring bathing suit, towel and lunch, in a small tote bag. On rainy days bring sweatshirts and rain gear.
Lunches:
Each child brings their own lunch from home. It should be contained in a paper bag, clearly marked with the campers name (no boxes or glass bottles, please). The lunches are refrigerated. Milk is provided daily by the camp.
Transportation for the Summer of 2012:
Transportation is provided from northwest Washington and nearby Maryland.
Children in our transportation area in MD are picked up and returned to their neighborhood each day. Pick Up points are provided for those families living in DC or in MD outside our transportation area. Parents will be notified of pick-up point and time by the driver the weekend before the camper starts. Transportation is included in the tuition.
Administration and Staff for the Summer of 2012:
- Evelyn McEwan – President and Administrative Director
- Bruce Uthus – Boys’ Camp Director
- Edie Crane – Girls’ Camp Director
