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. Click here to view our Standard Of Faith.
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 2010 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 43
Clarksburg, MD 20871
Phone: (301) 349 5555
HWBCregistration@comcast.net
Meet the 2009-19 Capital Region CSB Ministry, Inc. Officers:
Sam Barrow III, President (Forcey Memorial Church)
Dan Both, Vice President (Chaplegate Presbyterian)
Bob Werth, Secretary (Wallace)
John Rueger, Treasurer (Knox OPC)
Mark Curran, Camp Director (Forcey Memorial Church)
Board Members:
Roger Beach, Forcey Memorial Church
Jerrod Brunk, Severna Park EP
Charisa Carkhuff,
JoAnne Curran, Registrar (Forcey Memorial)
Bernie Custer, Waynesboro BIC
Craig Daughtry, Columbia Presbyterian
Mark Hegerle, Good Hope Presbyterian
Larry Jordana, Liberty Church, PCA
Randy Keyes, Grace Community
Tom Lawson, Chaplelgate Presbyterian
Ron Luman, St. Mark's
Arden Musselman, CSB Ministries
Tim Ott, Cherrydale Baptist
Joe Parker, Calvary Baptist
Dick Patrick, Forcey Memorial Church
Buz Rueger, Forcey Memorial
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 the 2010 Camp Staff for the boys weeks.
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@sugarloaf.net
OR
Craig Daughtry
9581 Longlook Lane
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 964-9845
craigdaughtry@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 43
Clarksburg, MD 20871
Phone: (301) 349-5555 or (240) 643-2981
HWBCregistration@comcast.net
