Explorer Camp With Wesley Freedom at Manidokan


 Explorer Sleep Away Camp
July 30th-August 4th at Camp Manidokan
3rd-5th, Middle School & High School groups

Make new friends, grow in faith, and enjoy a week full of outdoor adventures including swimming, hiking, river activities, ropes courses, crafts, and campfires.

Scholarships are available for Wesley Freedom Students. Base scholarships are $175. Endowment Scholarships are for those who qualify for free or reduced school lunch or have particular financial hardship.

Jump To Registration & Scholarships Below

Indicate your request for a base scholarship or endowment scholarships on your registration with Wesley Freedom. You will receive an e-mail with in 7 days confirming your scholarship award. All scholarships are credited directly to your camp account and will be reduced from your bill.

 


Who

Camp is for rising 3rd- 12th graders. Campers are divided into age-appropriate groups for lodging and activities but join together in inter-generational community for chapel and evening fun.

When

July 30th – August 4, 2023

Drop-off is Sunday afternoon

Pick up is Friday evening

Where

Camp Manidokan is 400 beautiful acres in Knoxville, MD which is on the MD side of the Potomac River across from Harpers Ferry (about 70 min from Eldersburg).

Fun

Swimming, hiking, zip line, climbing wall, rafting or canoeing, crafting, talent show, archery, and more!

Faith & Friends

We begin our days with engaging devotions and end our days with outdoor chapel.

This is an opportunity for our youth to begin or deepen friendships with persons in our church family and to meet people of faith from all over our region.

Fire

Camp begins by gathering on campfire hill for fun and s’mores and ends with a spirit filled fireside worship service.

Leaders

Pastor Jenny is excited to be returning for her 16th year of camp. She will serve as a camp pastor and looks forward to getting to know our young people better. Taylor Boone will share camp with our youth and Sherry Perrine will share camp with children

Counselors

We are eager to identify adults who are willing to serve as a counselor for the week. Counselors support a small group of campers as they engage in camp activities. Counselors have separate rooms in the lodging areas and provide support and supervision in the evening and night. If you are interested in being a counselor contact Pastor Jenny ( jsmith@wesleyfreedom.org), Taylor ( tboone@wesleyfreedom.org) or Sherry ( sperrine@wesleyfreedom.org).

Children of counselors receive a 25% discount.

How To Register

Step 1 – Register Directly with Camp Manidokan


  • If you are a new camper go to the right to “Create A New Account” Complete the account information and registration information for your camper.


  • To participate in our week select July 30th-August 4th Explorer Camp and the age group for your camper(s).


Step 2 – Payment

  • Pay a $100 deposit when you register


  • We recommend that you not pay the full amount as your camper will qualify for support from Wesley Freedom. The church will arrange for scholarships to be directly credited to your account. The balance must be paid by June 1st.


Step 3 – Register with Wesley Freedom

After registering with the camp through the BWC camping website, CLICK HERE to complete our in-house form so that we can plan on you and arrange for your scholarship support from Wesley Freedom. You will receive an email confirmation that we have received your registration. You will receive a follow up email with your specific scholarship award within 14 days. If you have any questions regarding scholarships please e-mail our camp registrar at campregistrar@wesleyfreedom.org.