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Lions Camp Merrick
Lions Camp Merrick is a project of Lions District 22-C. When started in 1979, it 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
contact the Camp Headquarters.
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Link to Camp Merrick for current camping schedule, etc.
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