Who We Are

Camp Mardela is a Church of the Brethren church camp founded in 1948 to be a space for children and adults to retreat into nature and learn more about themselves, the world around them, and God. We host winter and summer camping programs, rental groups, community and fundraising events throughout the year. Explore our website to see all of the things we do here at camp!

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Updates

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UPCOMING CAMP EVENTS

Fall Serice Day

November 30:

9am-5pm

Help us prepare camp for the winter. We will be splitting fire, closing up seasonal areas of camp, and most importantly - DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS! Lunch will be provided at 12pm for all volunteers.

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Maker's Haven

Jan. 18 - 9am-5pm

Spend a day with fellow creatives and craft away in Krabill Hall in an uninterrupted maker space. Enjoy lunch and snacks throughout the day. Register and reserve a table with or without electric for your crafting needs.

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Sights & Sounds of Christmas

Dec. 20-22 - 5-8pm

Come see Camp Mardela covered in festive lights and filled with joyous music. Come on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday! Admission is $5 per vehicle and can be paid at the gate OR online at the link below.

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Valentine's Dinner

Feb 14 - 6pm-8pm

Enjoy a romantic meal in Krabill Hall on this special night! Bring your special someone, or simply come to enjoy this meal with the people you love most! Seating will be by reservation only - reservations due by February 1st.

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RENTALS

To learn about the facilities we have available for rental, click here.

Rental Facilities

To see available rental dates, click here.

Calendar

To learn about our rental prices and policies, click here.

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UPCOMING CAMP PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Multiple Dates
Sights & Sounds of Christmas
Fri, Dec 20
Dec 20, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Denton, 301 Deep Shore Road Mailing: Box 460, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Dec 20, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Denton, 301 Deep Shore Road Mailing: Box 460, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Come enjoy a Christmas celebration at Camp Mardela! Admission is $5 per vehicle per night and includes a drive-thru light display, live music, kids Christmas crafts, hay rides, Christmas village with model trains, and additional fundraising activities with a food stand and a Silent Auction.
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Multiple Dates
Sights & Sounds of Christmas
Sat, Dec 21
Dec 21, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Denton, 301 Deep Shore Road Mailing: Box 460, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Dec 21, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Denton, 301 Deep Shore Road Mailing: Box 460, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Come enjoy a Christmas celebration at Camp Mardela! Admission is $5 per vehicle per night and includes a drive-thru light display, live music, kids Christmas crafts, hay rides, Christmas village with model trains, and additional fundraising activities with a food stand and a Silent Auction.
Register

Multiple Dates
Sights & Sounds of Christmas
Sun, Dec 22
Dec 22, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Denton, 301 Deep Shore Road Mailing: Box 460, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Dec 22, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Denton, 301 Deep Shore Road Mailing: Box 460, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Come enjoy a Christmas celebration at Camp Mardela! Admission is $5 per vehicle per night and includes a drive-thru light display, live music, kids Christmas crafts, hay rides, Christmas village with model trains, and additional fundraising activities with a food stand and a Silent Auction.
Register

Maker's Haven
Sat, Jan 18
Jan 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Camp Mardela, 301 Deep Shore Rd, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Jan 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Camp Mardela, 301 Deep Shore Rd, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Come to Camp Mardela and enjoy a space of uninterrupted time to pursue whatever crafting passion you have - quilting, scrapbooking, knitting, crocheting, etc. Enjoy the company of a community dedicated to their crafts, and share your creations with each other.
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Valentine's Dinner
Fri, Feb 14
Feb 14, 2025, 6:00 PM
Camp Mardela, 301 Deep Shore Road, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Feb 14, 2025, 6:00 PM
Camp Mardela, 301 Deep Shore Road, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Join us in our newly refurbished Krabill Hall for a romantic dinner with your sweetheart in the rustic woods of Camp Mardela. Sit back and you will be served a decadent, plated meal to enjoy with your love.
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FaithX & BVS Reunion
Sat, Feb 15
Feb 15, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Denton, 301 Deep Shore Rd, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Feb 15, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Denton, 301 Deep Shore Rd, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Join us in fellowship, story sharing, and friendship at this FaithX and Brethren Volunteer Service Reunion! This event is limited to current BVS-ers, FaithX and BVS alumni.
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Tween Retreat
Fri, Feb 21
Feb 21, 2025, 7:00 PM EST – Feb 23, 2025, 12:00 PM EST
Camp Mardela, 301 Deep Shore Rd, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Feb 21, 2025, 7:00 PM EST – Feb 23, 2025, 12:00 PM EST
Camp Mardela, 301 Deep Shore Rd, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Grades 6-8 Enjoy a weekend of fun, friends, and fellowship this winter!
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Youth Retreat
Fri, Feb 28
Feb 28, 2025, 5:00 PM EST – Mar 02, 2025, 3:00 PM EST
Camp Mardela, 301 Deep Shore Rd, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Feb 28, 2025, 5:00 PM EST – Mar 02, 2025, 3:00 PM EST
Camp Mardela, 301 Deep Shore Rd, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Grades 9-12 Travel together to experience the Inter District Youth Roundtable Conference at Bridgewater College!
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Mini Retreat
Fri, Feb 28
Feb 28, 2025, 7:00 PM EST – Mar 02, 2025, 12:00 PM EST
Camp Mardela, 301 Deep Shore Rd, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Feb 28, 2025, 7:00 PM EST – Mar 02, 2025, 12:00 PM EST
Camp Mardela, 301 Deep Shore Rd, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Grades 1-2 Enjoy a weekend of fun, friends, and fellowship this winter!
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Twix Retreat
Fri, Mar 07
Mar 07, 2025, 7:00 PM EST – Mar 09, 2025, 12:00 PM EDT
Camp Mardela, 301 Deep Shore Rd, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Mar 07, 2025, 7:00 PM EST – Mar 09, 2025, 12:00 PM EDT
Camp Mardela, 301 Deep Shore Rd, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Grades 3-4 Enjoy a weekend of fun, friends, and fellowship this winter!
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Josh Wilson Concert
Sat, Jun 07
Jun 07, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Denton, 301 Deep Shore Road Mailing: Box 460, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Jun 07, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Denton, 301 Deep Shore Road Mailing: Box 460, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Enjoy a community concert by contemporary Christian artist Josh Wilson, best known for his top 10 billboard hits "I Refuse" and "Dream Small".
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Jr. High Camp
Sun, Jun 15
Jun 15, 2025, 3:00 PM – Jun 20, 2025, 5:00 PM
Camp Mardela, 301 Deep Shore Rd, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Jun 15, 2025, 3:00 PM – Jun 20, 2025, 5:00 PM
Camp Mardela, 301 Deep Shore Rd, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Grades 7-9 Enjoy a week of fun, friends, food, spiritual growth, games, and surprises!
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Creative Arts
Sun, Jun 22
Jun 22, 2025, 3:00 PM – Jun 27, 2025, 5:00 PM
Camp Mardela, 301 Deep Shore Rd, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Jun 22, 2025, 3:00 PM – Jun 27, 2025, 5:00 PM
Camp Mardela, 301 Deep Shore Rd, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Grades 4-6 This camp is for all things CREATIVE! Hone your craft and learn new skills.
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Youth Camp
Sun, Jun 22
Jun 22, 2025, 3:00 PM – Jun 27, 2025, 5:00 PM
Camp Mardela, 301 Deep Shore Rd, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Jun 22, 2025, 3:00 PM – Jun 27, 2025, 5:00 PM
Camp Mardela, 301 Deep Shore Rd, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Grades 9-12 Enjoy a week of all of your favorite camp activities, an off-site trip, and new adventures!
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Mini Camp
Sun, Jul 06
Jul 06, 2025, 3:00 PM – Jul 08, 2025, 7:00 PM
Camp Mardela, 301 Deep Shore Rd, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Jul 06, 2025, 3:00 PM – Jul 08, 2025, 7:00 PM
Camp Mardela, 301 Deep Shore Rd, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Grades 1-2 Get a taste of Camp Mardela! Spend 2 nights in a cabin, enjoy camp activities and make new friends.
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Twix Camp
Sun, Jul 13
Jul 13, 2025, 3:00 PM – Jul 17, 2025, 7:00 PM
Camp Mardela, 301 Deep Shore Rd, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Jul 13, 2025, 3:00 PM – Jul 17, 2025, 7:00 PM
Camp Mardela, 301 Deep Shore Rd, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Grades 3-4 This new name represents the fun and excitement that will be had at this camp!
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Me & You Camp
Fri, Jul 18
Jul 18, 2025, 5:00 PM – Jul 19, 2025, 5:00 PM
Camp Mardela, 301 Deep Shore Rd, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Jul 18, 2025, 5:00 PM – Jul 19, 2025, 5:00 PM
Camp Mardela, 301 Deep Shore Rd, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Grades Pre-K - 1st + 1 adult Spend one night in a cabin with a parent or guardian and enjoy camp activities together for the weekend.
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The Wild
Sun, Jul 20
Jul 20, 2025, 3:00 PM – Jul 25, 2025, 5:00 PM
Camp Mardela, 301 Deep Shore Rd, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Jul 20, 2025, 3:00 PM – Jul 25, 2025, 5:00 PM
Camp Mardela, 301 Deep Shore Rd, Denton, MD 21629, USA
Grades 5-7 Campers will enjoy traditional camp activities, while being introduced to outdoor adventures in the wild, like birding, fire making, archery, and all sorts of WILD activities!
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