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Melwood's Camp Accomplish!

January 31, 2016



Camp Accomplish 
A Fully Inclusive Program for Youth & Teens 
Ages 5-18


Campers enjoy a variety of activities like-
Swimming, climbing wall, ropes courses, archery, creative arts, sports, canoeing, horseback riding, campfires, talent shows, and much more!




Camp Accomplish Day Camp $290
8am to 5pm Monday-Friday 
Day campers aged 5-18 enjoy all the same activities as our overnight program, but they return home each evening to share the day’s adventures with family and rest up for the next fun-filled day! Breakfast, lunch and a snack are part of this program. Transportation is offered on a limited basis, from La Plata, Waldorf, Bryan’s Road, Leonardtown, and the National Harbor for no additional cost! Before and after care can be arranged.



Camp Accomplish Overnight Camp $660
Sunday to Friday Afternoons
Campers enjoy a wide variety of daily activities from Sunday afternoon through Friday afternoon, including swimming, horseback riding, creative arts, the climbing wall, sports and much more. Each camper will have the chance to try some of everything, and for campers who know exactly what they like, we offer the opportunity to choose and focus on specific programs! Campers share comfortable, air conditioned cabins and our small camper groups are staffed based on each camper’s individual abilities. Overnight camp is a great place for campers aged 8 to 18 to gain independence, make lasting friendships, and explore new opportunities!

Specialty Camps
Campers enjoy a wide variety of daily activities from Sunday afternoon through Friday.

Advanced Equestrian Overnight Camp-- $1045
Sunday, July 10 - Friday, July 15
Riders between the ages of 10 and 18 who can independently walk, trot, and canter will love this overnight camp that will provide intense individualized daily riding instruction in a fun and safe environment. Our certified and knowledgeable instructors will challenge riders in lessons that focus on show ring preparation. After honing their skills all week, riders will travel to and participate in a local competition to show off their skills! *This camp is appropriate for Melwood Recreation Center Equestrian Program Riders at the Thoroughbred and Friesian Levels.

Adventure Overnight Camp--$935
Sunday, July 31- August 5
Developed for campers of all ability levels between the ages of 10 and 18, this program is recommended for campers who are able to walk independently and are comfortable participating in physically strenuous activities. Campers will spend the week gaining basic outdoor survival skills, exploring the world through our crazy cool challenge courses, and experience what it’s like to sleep under the stars! *This camp is appropriate for campers in a 1:2 ratio and higher. 

Intermediate Equestrian Overnight Camp--$935
Sunday, August 7 - Friday, August 12
Designed for riders between the ages of 10 and 18 years old who are currently comfortable riding at the walk and trot. Riders in this program will have the opportunity to explore different aspects and disciplines of horsemanship and riding under the supervision and instruction of knowledgeable and experienced horse-crazy staff! *This camp is appropriate for Melwood Recreation Center Equestrian Program Riders at the Quarter Horse, Thoroughbred, and Friesian Levels.



Club Add On's
Each week, Camp Accomplish Day and Overnight Campers will spend their morning activity period in Club!  Club period is designed to provide campers with more ownership over their schedules, a chance to choose the group they want to travel with, more opportunities to work with a variety of staff, and the exciting challenge of competing against other clubs in our weekly BATTLE OF THE CLUBS!

Optional Specialty Programs are:

SPECIALTY Equestrian Club--$95/week in addition to camp program fee
Campers will spend their morning activity (club) sessions at the barn. All ages are welcome. Campers will spend their morning activity (club) sessions at the barn. All ages and abilities are welcome. We recommend this club for campers who are interested in increasing their riding and horsemanship skills on any level.

SPECIALTY Aquatics Club--$95/week, in addition to camp program fee
Campers will spend their morning activity (club) sessions at the pool. All ages and abilities are welcome! We recommend this club for campers who want to be more comfortable in the water and gain valuable skills like breathing techniques, treading water, stroke development.

Tree Program
The Tree Program at Camp Accomplish is an inclusive program for youth and young adults of all ability levels between 13 to 18 years old who are interested in gaining independence, developing inter- and intra-personal relationship and leadership skills, and gaining work experience in a fun, safe, supportive, and accepting environment. 




Melwood Recreation

301-870-3226
9035 Ironsides Road
Nanjemoy MD  20662

recreation@melwood.org