Lions Camp Merrick is a
project of Lions District 22-C. When started in 1979,
it's set out to provide Deaf and Hard of Hearing children
a summer residential program that was both educational
and fun. Over the years the camp expanded it's program
and now offers services to blind adults, blind children
and diabetic individuals.
The camp goals are to promote
education, creative expression and social growth in a
manner that will enhance self confidence, social
adjustment and self reliance. Camp activities are
designed to accommodate campers of all age and skill
levels.
The camping facilities, situated on
the Potomac river, are surrounded by 320 acres of
beautiful trees and native wildlife. This home away from
home offers: residential cottages and cabins, onsite
health infirmary, swimming pool with bathhouse,
recreation building, arts and crafts house, nature
education center, basketball court, multi-use sports
field, dining hall, nature trails, challenge course and
river access for water activities.
If you would like information on
how to:
- get a child
to Lions Camp Merrick.
- become a
volunteer or a summer counselor.
- provide long
term or short term financial support for Lions Camp
Merrick programs