Camp Corsica (Grades 3-9)

Camp Corsica will not be offered for Summer 2010.

Join us on the gorgeous Eastern Shore of Maryland for Camp Corsica, a fun-filled week of great activities and opportunities to create lasting friendships. Camp Corsica is a wonderful program for campers who have had some sleep away experience (not necessarily at camp), are willing to learn new outdoor skills, and have at least advanced beginner swimming skills.

Each week revolves around the Quaker tradition of allowing time for fun as well as moments of quiet reflection. Over the week, mornings will be spent rotating through each of the following activities: tubing, sailing, kayaking, tennis, and group sports & games. Each afternoon, campers choose from several activity options such as sports, fishing, sailing, tubing, waterskiing, arts & crafts, and drama, and all campers have daily free swim time. Evening programs include bowling, campfires, and capture the flag. We provide a caring and safe atmosphere where each camper feels at home and where individual attention is provided. Campers participate in activities within their own age group.

Camp Corsica is based out of the bunkhouses on the property of Camp Pecometh on the Chester River just outside of Centreville, Maryland. Boys and girls have separate facilities and the bunkhouses are divided into two large dormitory-style rooms where campers are assigned by age. Each bunkhouse is air-conditioned and has its own game room and dining area. Campers will receive excellent supervision at all times from our wonderful staff, many of whom were once Camp Corsica campers themselves. In addition, a CPR and first-aid trained adult will be on site at all times.

Campers with special medical issues and medication must consult with the summer director, at (202) 537-8133 before applying. All campers are required to have the appropriate forms completed in order to attend camp. Please click on the Forms and Health Authorization side bar.

Sample Schedule

Program Activities

At the heart of Camp Corsica is a fantastic sailing program for beginner sailors as well as those with some experience. More advanced sailors may have the opportunity to go out on Corsica’s twenty-foot sailboat where they will be introduced to exciting open water sailing skills. In addition to the kayaking that campers enjoy, tubing is always a camper favorite, and campers have opportunities for long tube rides down the river.

Corsica offers a limited waterskiing program during the afternoon Activity Period. Each camper has the opportunity to sign up for at least one session. Our special Fourth of July week will include a return to the fabulous fireworks display in Chestertown, Maryland and a special ice cream night out. This week will also have a focus on waterskiing instruction. This is the perfect week for campers who want to learn to water ski!