April 12, 2005: Headlines: Local Groups: Camp Wright: Come spend a Family Weekend (May 6 - 8) with the Maryland Returned Volunteers at Camp Wright on Kent Island
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April 12, 2005: Headlines: Local Groups: Camp Wright: Come spend a Family Weekend (May 6 - 8) with the Maryland Returned Volunteers at Camp Wright on Kent Island
Come spend a Family Weekend (May 6 - 8) with RPCVs and their families at Camp Wright on Kent Island in Maryland
Come spend a Family Weekend (May 6 - 8) with RPCVs and their families at Camp Wright on Kent Island in Maryland
Who:
Maryland Returned Volunteers
What:
Family Weekend at Camp Wright on Kent Island: The weekend includes cabins for camping, use of the recreational facilities, and all meals.
When:
Friday, May 6 at 4 pm to Sunday, May 8 at noon (Mother's Day Weekend)
Where:
Camp Wright at Kent Island in Stevensville, MD
Cost:
$90 per person for members of MRV (and family members), $110 for non-members. No charge for children five or under. A non-refundable deposit in the amount of $25.00, payable to MD RPCV, must be received from each camper. The final payment will be due on or before arrival.
Mail your checks to:
JoAnna Allen
1568 Keith Hill Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21286-8020
For More Information:
Contact Russell Faust at rradfaust@comcast.net or JoAnna Allen at (410) 823-7246.
Facilities
Bay-Front & Wooded Cabins (Cabins will be furnished for campers but you must bring your own sleeping bags or bedding.)
Group Meeting Space
Hiking Trails
Campfire Areas
Sailboats, Canoes and Kayaks (Advance request is necessary for boating activities with a $6.00 service fee for each boat prepared.)
Softball and Volleyball Areas
Soccer & Play Fields
Basketball Court
Two Tennis Courts
Scenic Picnic Areas
Meals
All meals will be prepared and provided by camp staff.
Campers will be responsible for serving and bussing their table.
Meal schedule will be:
Friday dinner at 6:30 to 7:30, Saturday dinner at 6:00 to 7:00
Saturday and Sunday breakfast at 7:30 to 9:00
Saturday and Sunday lunch at 12:30 to 1:30.
6 meals are included - Friday dinner through Sunday lunch
Storage space is available for campers who may want to bring snacks or special food items.
Activities
Volunteer activities in support of Camp Wright. The camp staff will supervise gardening and tree planting, painting and minor building repair activities, picnic table construction, clearing scenic trails.
Peace Corps assignment "show and tell." There is a projection screen available, but campers must provide their own AV projection equipment. In the event of inclement weather, campers may want to bring additional media materials to accommodate indoor discussion groups and/or games.
Nature walks to observe birds and wild flowers. Campers, who have knowledge and interest in bird watching and wild flowers, are encouraged to lead the nature walks.
Athletic activities available include tennis, basketball, boating, a good soccer game.
Activities Schedule
Friday evening "happy hour" (non-alcoholic), get acquainted show and tell.
Saturday morning- nature walks, volunteer activities: Saturday afternoon- volunteer activities, recreation activities.
Saturday evening: recreation activities, indoor discussion groups/games
Sunday morning- nature walks, as you wish activities: Sunday afternoon- volunteer activities, recreation activities.
This is a "do-it-yourself" activities weekend and campers should be prepared to organize group activities "rain or shine."
Campers may arrive any time after 4:00pm on Friday, May 6, 2005 and depart Sunday evening by 6:00 pm. Dinner will not be served on Sunday evening.
A camper/camper couple will be asked to assume responsibility for organizing the activities for each day
Directions
Directions to Camp Wright, 400 Camp Wright Lane, Stevensville, MD 21666
From the West: Take US 50/301 East across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Exit RIGHT at the first exit (exit #37), Route 8/Stevensville/Romancoke. Take a RIGHT on Route 8 South and proceed approximately 2 miles to Camp Wright Lane on the RIGHT. There is a blue and white Camp Wright sign.
From the East: Take US 50/301 West to Kent Island. Exit RIGHT at the last exit before the Chesapeake Bay Bridge (exit #37) Route 8/Stevensville/Romancoke. Take a LEFT on Route 8 South and proceed approximately 2 miles to Camp Wright Lane on the RIGHT. Look for our wooden Camp Wright sign.
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