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Camp Bennett fun
Help needy children go to summer camp this year!
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Located on 220 scenic acres in beautiful Brookeville, Maryland, Camp Bennett serves as a residential summer camp for financially underprivileged children from all over the Washington, D.C. area. In 1934, the Women's Guild of Central Union Mission funded the Mission's purchase of a local farm that would serve as a summer camp for inner city children. Every Summer for seven fun-filled weeks, Christian counselors and scores of volunteers lead hundreds of elementary school-aged children through life-changing Bible programs. Children who have never been away for the streets are able to experience the joys of an old fashioned camp fire. There is more.
Camp Activities
High and low rope courses, swimming pool, paddle boating, gymnasium, nature trails, playground, petting zoo, arts and craft, are just a portion of the camp programs.
Children's Ministry
The mission's outreach to children reaches beyond the camp right into the streets where they live. In December we give a Christmas Bag Party and in August a Back Pack Giveaway Party at the mission. We are able to match donors to each child. Hundreds of needy families receive Christmas presents and school supplies. This may be the only time they hear of God's love and salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.
Opportunities
If you would like more information on partnering or volunteering, or working at summer camp, we'd love to hear from you! We enjoy having groups help with work projects around the camp. If you would like to enroll a child in our various ministries, Contact the camp at 301-774-4420 or campbennett@missiondc.org for more information.
Retreat and Conference Center
Camp Bennett becomes a retreat and conference center for churches and private organizations when summer camp is not in session. Our scenic setting is a perfect backdrop for: seminars, fellowship activities, picnics, corporate events, and much more. Delicious meals are available to enhance your stay. We can accommodate up to 90 guests depending on the season. Our new gymnasium is ideal for athletic events. Contact the mission if you are interested in renting Camp Bennett.
Camp Memories
Jacqueline Brown and her older sister Alethea Franklin can trace much of who they are today back to their experiences as children at Camp Bennett. Alethea’s knowledge of Biblical truths, love for camping, and desire to foster compassion, as well as Jacqueline’s swimming abilities, passion for travel, and interest in learning about people different from herself are all seeds of hope and joy planted at Camp Bennett years ago. read more>>
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