Day Camp

2026 Day Camp Programs

Registration Begins February 16th - 9am

Campers will have an opportunity to try many different activities including swimming, boating, nature studies, hikes, arts and crafts, giant swing, bible study, climbing wall, archery, songs, sports, games and more. Each week will be exciting, new and fun to keep campers active the entire summer.

  • Grades 1-8 (Based on grade entering this Fall)
  • Day Camps are Monday – Friday
  • Daily 9am-5pm – No extended hours available

In our online registration system – Please be sure you choose your camper, select the session they want (enrolled status), then pay the required deposit (Registered status). A space for your camper will not be guaranteed until deposit/payment is made.

Time:Event:Location:  
9amDrop-offMain parking lot  
9:10amGatheringPavilion  
9:30amTheme time*   
11:30amWRECK timePavilion  
11:45amLunchPavilion  
12:15pmPoolPool  
1:15pmSnackEhler’s  
2pmBible studyPavilion  
2:45pmActivity**   
4pmGamesField  
4:45pmCheck-outMain parking lot  
     
     
*Theme time is the time spent on the weekly theme. Ex: for science week, campers could be building boats and then racing them on Monday; for sports week, campers could be learning to play soccer on Wednesday; etc.
     
**Activity blocks can include rock climbing, canoeing, archery, giant swing, etc.

Camp Sessions

Each week campers will enjoy all the fun around the West River Camp including the swimming pool, giant swing, bungee trampoline, archery range, boating on the river, climbing wall and low ropes course.  Campers will also enjoy arts and crafts, nature hikes and studies and tons of games.  Each week some activities will be connected to that week’s theme.

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  • Day Camp

Day Camp Week 1 – Sports

  • Dates:
  • June 22, 2026 - June 26, 2026

Come out to play for the week! We will participate in team sports like soccer and basketball and...Click for more description

$375
/ camper

  • Day Camp

Day Camp Week 2 – Game Show

  • Dates:
  • June 29, 2026 - July 03, 2026

We’ll tune into our favorite game shows through the years and do camp versions of Jeopardy, Famil...Click for more description

$375
/ camper

  • Day Camp

Day Camp Week 3 – Science Week

  • Dates:
  • July 06, 2026 - July 10, 2026

In this STEM themed week, campers will learn about and make science projects. Some of the project...Click for more description

$375
/ camper

  • Day Camp

Day Camp Week 4 – Wild Week

  • Dates:
  • July 13, 2026 - July 17, 2026

Learn about the wilds of camp in this heavily outdoor week! We’ll build shelters, fish, go on a n...Click for more description

$375
/ camper

  • Day Camp

Day Camp Week 5 – Camp Challenges Week

  • Dates:
  • July 20, 2026 - July 24, 2026

This week will be filled with all kinds of challenges for each camper and day camp team.  Fun rel...Click for more description

$375
/ camper

  • Day Camp

Day Camp Week 6 – Water Week

  • Dates:
  • July 27, 2026 - July 31, 2026

We’ll spend lots of time in and out of the river learning about water this week. Campers will hav...Click for more description

$375
/ camper

  • Day Camp

Day Camp Week 7 – Best Day Week

  • Dates:
  • August 03, 2026 - August 07, 2026

This week will take the BEST Day from each of our previous weeks this summer and put them all int...Click for more description

$375
/ camper

The West River Center has been owned and operated by The United Methodist Church since 1951. Come and enjoy the peace and solitude of God’s creation.

  • Location 5100 Chalk Point Road, West River, MD 20778
  • Mailing P.O. Box 429, Churchton, MD 20733
  • Phone (410) 867-0991

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