Why Support the Camp?
The Outdoor Discovery Camp is a non-profit organization that relies on camper fee registration, grants, and donations to make each camp experience the best possible. All sources of income go directly to pay for staff, training, equipment, transportation, food, outside activities, camp giveaways, and our campership program. The campership program, similar to a scholarship, is a financial gift to an at-risk city youth for a weeklong stay at our camp. We pride ourselves on giving each camper an opportunity to enjoy and appreciate the many natural wonders Maryland has to offer. Unfortunately without grants and donations, we are many times unable to provide this experience. Help us continue to give back by giving a part of yourself.
Donations
To make a cash contribution, please make your checks payable to Outdoor Discovery and mail to:
Outdoor Discovery Program
Department of Natural Resources
Maryland Park Service
580 Taylor Avenue (E-3)
Annapolis Maryland 21401
Please write “Campership” on the memo line of the check.
Tributes
Contributions to Outdoor Discovery can be made in memory of a loved one or in honor of a celebration for a family member or friend. If your gift is a tribute to someone, please include a note telling us the name of the individual you wish to notify, the special occasion commemorated and their mailing address.
Gifts in Kind
Tangible Property Gifts: Gifts of assets that may be of use to Outdoor Discovery may be donated. Please contact us prior to donating to assure the donation fits the need of the camp.
Professional Services: Please consider a donation of your professional skills to Outdoor Discovery. Tell us what you are interested in contributing and maybe we can work with you to incorporate the camp into new and/or improved activities.
Our Wish List
If you would prefer to donate items on our wish list please contact chawkins@dnr.state.md.us for details of item and mailing instructions.
Games/crafts
- Balls (basketball, soccer ball, football, volleyball, beach ball, wiffle balls, kickballs)
- Frisbees
- Playing Cards
- Baseball gloves and bats
- Construction paper
- Stamps
- Hemp
- Gimp
- Beads
- Disposable cameras
- Markers, colored pencils, crayons, chalk, journals, washable paints
Equipment
- Mountain bikes
- Tents
- Propane stoves
- Battery powered lanterns
- Bed rolls
- Kayaks
- Nature/identification books
- Telescopes
Donors
We thank all of you who have given of themselves and truly made a difference to this program and to the many youth that attend the camp.
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