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

After care will run from 4;00  to 6:30.

There are 3 pick-up points:

* Camp between 4:30 and 6:30

* Rockville at Welsh Park
600 Mannakee St.
between 6:00 and 6:30

* Bethesda at Burning Tree Park
7904 Beech Tree Rd.
between 6:00 and 6:30

Pre-registration will be necessary and we will require a list of people who are approved to pick up your child – They will need to present a photo ID when picking up your child.

Comments:

Please leave e-mail address for further information.

THIS SUMMER AT VALLEY MILL CAMP

August 20 through August 24

We are excited to announce the launching of our first 10th Week of Camp.

This bridge between camp and school is an answer for those parents who need

a fun place for their children to go before the school year starts.

If we could have it our way, camp would never end!

Valley Mill will offer a coed camp program for children ages 4-14. Activities for this week of camp may include Swimming, Archery, Gymnastics, Field Sports, Canoeing and Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Arts and Crafts, Nature Exploration, and more. Transportation will be at pick-up points, and is included in the tuition of $495 for the week.

Jul. 24, 2010 – Gazette – Kayakers from Germantown, Darnestown compete in the world cup of whitewater

March-April 2010 – Bethesda Magazine – Top Teens

Jul. 18, 2007 – The Washington Post -  Advanced Course

May 9, 2007 – Gazette – Kayak Queen

Aug. 21, 2006 – Washington Business Journal – She stayed back at camp

Aug. 1, 2006 – The Washington Post - Wrinkled When Wet

Aug. 12, 2004 – The Washington Post – Olympics: Kayaking

Summer Camp 2012

2012 Summer Registration Form

10th Week Camp 2012

August 20 – August 24 – Cost: $495

10th Week Camp 2012 Registration Form

Aftercare Summer 2012

$80 per week

Spring Break Camp 2012

Cost: $400

A minimum of 10 campers is required for each week.

Week 1 – March 26 – March 30

Week 2 – April 2 – April 6

Week 3 – April 9 - April 13

2012 Spring Break Registration Forms

Holiday Camp 2011-2012

Price – $80 per day

March 30
April 9

2011-2012 Holiday Camp Registration Form

Got a day off from school?
Want to get back to camp for a day?

Who: Kids in grades 1 through 8

Date:

March 30
April 9

Tuition per day including transportation: $80.

Weather permitting, we’ll do our usual fun activities at camp: kayaking and canoeing, archery, rock climbing, group games, scavenger hunt, capture the flag, creek walks, hikes, paddling on the river…
If the weather doesn’t cooperate , we’ll check out some indoor adventures.

Transportation will be from pick up points in Bethesda, Potomac, DC, Rockville and Gaithersburg.
(more details on the registration form)
Pick up between 8:00 and 8:30 am
Drop off between 4:30 and 5:15 pm

Interested?
Contact Alexis or Edie:
Alexis@valleymill.com
Edie@valleymill.com
phone: 301 948 0220

We’ll need a minimum of 10 campers for each day.
Deadline for registering is 7 days before each date.
Note:the deadline for registration is absolutely firm due to the necessity of making reservations, etc. for our groups.
You can sign up for each day individually, or all of them at once.

HOLIDAY CAMP REGISTRATION FORM

CAMP HEALTH FORM

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Click Here for our Job Application

Welcome!

“Every counselor and staff member of Valley Mill Camp is first and foremost a teacher, trying to make a positive difference in the hearts and minds of children entrusted to our care. The chief task of counselors and staff is to, competently and with care, encourage and assist the development of each camper.”

- Robert McEwan

What’s New!!!

Staff Orientation begins June 11th at 8:30 am. Our staff photo will be at 9:30 am.  Staff is expected to be on time. Please Check in with your directors if you need more information.

Any questions please contact Evelyn at evelyn@valleymill.com

Working at Valley Mill is a fabulous way to spend the summer! At VMC staff have the opportunity to work with staff from around the world as well as with staff of all ages. In addition to working with great people, staff also have a chance to participate in a variety of awesome activities along with the campers. And, for those who wish to participate in activities after camp hours, we offer staff activities like paddling on the river and learning kayaking skills in the pool as well as staff weekend trips. Trips include kayak excursions, a trip to the beach, a sailing/camping trip and other fun outings. Being a part of Valley Mill’s staff is a great opportunity to make life-long friendships with truly wonderful people and to enjoy a fun-filled summer.

15101 Seneca Road :: Germantown, MD 20874 :: 301-948-0220

wood frog picture by: Alexis Adelson

The wood frog has an unsual and amazing way to hybranate for the winter.  With your parents permission you can learn more here: Amazing wood frogs