All About Camp |
| Q: | Where is the camp located? |
| A: | Camp Kittimaquundi takes place every year at the West River Center. The West River Center is a magnificent site of woodlands, natural wildlife areas and one mile of waterfront on the West River, just minutes away from the Chesapeake Bay.
The physical address for the facility is
5100 Chalk Point Road
West River, MD 20778
(Please do NOT send anything to the physical address on Chalk Point Rd.)
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| Q: | What is the best way to get to camp? |
| A: | From Baltimore and Annapolis:
Take I-97 South to Rt. 50 East. Go approximately ¼ mile to Rt. 665 (Aris T. Allen Blvd.). Follow Rt. 665 to Rt. 2 South (Solomons Island Rd.)
Cross the South River Bridge, proceed to Rt. 214 (Central Ave.) and turn left at light.
Go approximately 1 mile and turn right onto Rt. 468 (Muddy Creek Rd.)
Follow Rt. 468 for 8 miles. Turn left onto Chalk Point Rd (look for Amoco and Paceway convenience store on left). Follow Chalk Point Rd. for 1 mile; turn left into West River Center.
From Washington D.C.:
Take 495 to Rt. 4 to Rt. 258. Follow signs toward Deale. Stay on Rt. 258, crossing Rt. 2. Rt. 258 ends at Rt. 256, where you turn left. Stay on Rt. 256 until it ends at Rt. 468 (Muddy Creek Rd.). Turn left. Proceed 100 yards and turn right onto Chalk Point Rd. (at Amoco station). West River Center is 1 mile down on the left.
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| Q: | When is Drop Off and Pick Up? |
| A: | Arrival happens between 1:00-2:00 pm on Sunday for registration. There will be staff on hand to assist with the details of final registration.
The pickup from camp is on Friday between 11:30 am- 12:00 noon.
Please be punctual with pick-up so that we can wrap up the camp and close the campsite.
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During Camp |
| Q: | Where can I send mail to my daughter(s) while at camp? |
| A: | Please send camper mail to:
Camper’s name
C/O Camp Kittimaquundi
PO Box 429
Churchton, MD 20733
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| Q: | My daughter's birthday falls during the week of camp, will it be celebrated? |
| A: | Campers with a birthday during camp will be celebrated with a cake shared with her group and a song.
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| Q: | Is there Mass and Confession at camp? |
| A: | Holy Mass will be offered daily (except for Sunday) as well as the opportunity to receive the sacrament of Penance.
The spiritual formation at the camp is entrusted to Opus Dei, a personal prelature of the Catholic Church.
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| Q: | What happens if my daughter gets homesick while at camp? |
| A: | Homesickness is common, especially for first time campers and may be a necessary growing experience.
In the event of severe homesickness, you will need to pick up your daughter, she will not be able to return this summer, and you will not receive a refund.
Such cases impact the time of our staff, their ability to serve other campers, and may directly effect the other campers' morale.
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After Camp |
| Q: | What happens if my daughter misplaces a personal item at camp? |
| A: | There will be designated areas for lost and found items. Any camper who is unable to find a lost item should advise her camp counselor.
If items left behind at the end of the camp session are not labeled, they will be donated to charity.
If they are labeled, they will be returned.
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Contacts |
| Q: | Who do I contact if I have specific questions that aren't answered here? |
| A: | Please use the Inquiry/Contact Form found on this website or send a direct email to Contact Camp Kitti
Please do not email Jen directly, Thank you!
Please write to the Camp Nurse for help with health forms, vaccinations/waivers, medications, or anything else that is health related.
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