About Us
Camp Hemlock is a Christian Service Brigade camp for boys and girls ages 6 to 18 (1st through 12th grade). Most of our campers come from Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania, although we have had campers from all over the world attend.
All activities are geared for specific audiences. Boys and girls camps are held separately, it is not a co-ed camp. The basic purpose of the camp is to introduce individuals to Jesus Christ and to help them become mature Christians.
A Bible-centered emphasis is maintained without promoting a particular church or denomination. Bible teaching and Bible-related talks are part of every camp. Everyone attending camp will have a good experience regardless of religious background. View our Standard Of Faith here.
The rules for acceptance and participation in the programs of Camp Hemlock are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin or religious beliefs. Campers do not have to be members of Christian Service Brigade to attend.
Camp Hemlock began with a group of men who had a vision for a wilderness camping program devoted to winning and training boys for Christ.
The ministry began to grow, and in 1986 a decision was made to incorporate Camp Hemlock as a 509(a)(2) Corporation, which operates under the same rules as a 501(c)(3) Corporation.
God has provided for all of the Camp's needs through the years, and attendance at the Camp is constantly growing. For this we are thankful to Him for being a great God.
To a child, camp is the adventure of a lifetime. For a brief period, the confines of the schoolroom are replaced by the endless opportunities of the outside world. At camp, new friends, caring counselors, challenging activities, and the smell of nightly campfires await them. The Hemlock Wilderness Brigade Camp experience is this and much more.
Activities Include:
Adventure Course, Hiking, Archery, Nature Walks, Arts & Crafts, Rappelling, Barbecues, Riflery, Basketball, Rock Climbing, Bible Devotions, Rocketry, Campfires, Singing, Canoeing, Skits, Field Trips, Special Events, Fishing, Zip-Line, Swimming, Great Food, Volleyball, Group Games, And much more!
Click here to watch a video of some camp activities!
Click here for the 2012 Brochure.
Each day, trained counselors give your child the individualized training and attention they need. Mornings and afternoons are spent in recreational activities that provide new and exciting challenges. The nights are rich with fun group games and an exciting campfire, complete with singing, skits, and a relevant story. The day is packed and provides more than an ordinary day at summer camp. Camp Hemlock provides experiences not often found in the typical suburban environment many of the campers come from. We attempt to provide a rich experience that will produce a lifetime of memories and make a lasting impression on each child.
Camp Hemlock is part of the Capital Region Christian Service Brigade (CSB) Ministries, Inc. We are organized as a 509(a)(2) non-profit ministry.
Camp Hemlock is supported entirely by camp registration funds and tax-deductible donations. If you are interested in contributing, please contact:
Treasurer
Hemlock Wilderness Brigade Camp
P.O. Box 8366
Elkridge, MD 21075
Phone: (301) 349 5555
GodDoesThings@Camphemlock.org
Meet the 2011-12 Capital Region CSB Ministry, Inc. Officers:
Sam Barrow III, President - Forcey Bible Church
Dan Both, Vice President - Chaplegate Presbyterian
Bob Werth, Secretary - Wallace
John Rueger, Treasurer - Knox OPC
Mark Curran, Camp Director - Forcey Bible Church
Board Members:
Jon Bos, Cedar Ridge Community Church
Mark Bos, Grace Community Church
Jerrod Brunk, Severna Park EP
Charisa Carkhuff, Hampshire View Baptist
Larry Clairmont, Columbia Presbyterian
JoAnne Curran, Forcey Bible Church
Bernie Custer, Waynesboro BIC
Craig Daughtry, Columbia Presbyterian
Larry Jordana, Liberty Church, PCA
Randy Keyes, Grace Community
Arden Musselman, CSB Ministries
Tim Ott, Cherrydale Baptist
Joe Parker, Calvary Baptist
Buz Rueger, Forcey Bible Church
Jim Sweeney, Faith Fellowship
George Walgrove, Columbia Presbyterian
Hemlock Wilderness Brigade Camp is run by Mark Curran, known to campers as “The Chief.”
Camp Hemlock maintains a highly trained staff consisting of high school and college students, along with an adult senior staff.
Read about this years staff members below.
Our counselors are carefully screened, trained, and supervised. Their skills and love of children ensure that each camper is treated with respect and encouraged to be the best he or she can be.
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For more information about our staff please contact:
Mark Curran
(301) 349-5555
chiefhwbc@gmail.com
OR
Craig Daughtry
(410) 964-9845
craig.daughtry@gmail.com
Camp Hemlock is grateful for the efforts of countless volunteers who make the camps possible.
Volunteer workdays are held monthly from March through October, generally on the second Saturday of the month. Typical activities include painting, carpentry, landscaping, etc.
If you are interested in participating in a volunteer workday, please contact:
Chief - Mark Curran
Hemlock Wilderness Brigade Camp
P.O. Box 8366
Elkridge, MD 21075
Phone: (301) 349-5555 or (240) 643-2981
GodDoesThings@Camphemlock.org
