Valley Mill Camp

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Valley Mill Camp Valley Mill Camp has been serving families in the Washington D.C. area since 1956, combining closeness to home with the atmosphere of an away camp.

Valley Mill Camp is a day camp for children. Established in 1956, the camp has been an environmental organization that has been teaching conservation to children through immersive outdoor education for over sixty years. Located on more than sixty acres of deep woods, and surrounding a two acre spring fed lake, Valley Mill is a wildlife preserve that provides ample space for a vigorous camp program for children ages 4 to 14. Valley Mill focuses on building lifelong connections with nature by inspiring young people through cultivation of wildlife stewardship.

05/05/2026

Valley Mill Camp presents Family Adventure Day - Saturday, May 16th
Join us for Family Adventure Day at Valley Mill Camp! Families are invited to spend a fun, outdoor day together with kayaking, rock climbing, archery, and creative nature crafts from 10:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. each day. Adult tickets are $70 dollars per day, children (ages 5–17) are $60 dollars per day, and children 4 and under are free for activities. You can add an optional campfire lunch for $16 dollars per person,per day featuring hotdogs or hamburgers (with veggie options), carrot and celery sticks, and a classic s’more. All activities are led by our certified staff, and parents stay with their children at all times, making it a safe, relaxed way to enjoy the outdoors together in the woods and by the lake.

04/17/2026

Who do you think made the other call at the end?! Tell us your guess in the comments!💬
Crows have over 20 distinct calls! From telling others there’s food, to specific calls for different predators! Even other animals have memorized crow calls to keep themselves safe! Crows are even known to remember human faces, especially those that leave them treats! Crows intelligence is that of a 5-7 year old! Scientists know this not because of the size of their brains, but because crows can solve problems and even have a sense of self, recognizing themselves in the mirror and using tools like the rocks in the video! Some studies have even shown they can ponder their own thoughts to share knowledge with other crows in their flock. It’s great to know that crows call Valley Mill Camp home! ❤️🌿

03/26/2026

Upcoming Events at Valley Mill! 🌳
☀️Open House—Sunday March 29. 11-4pm
Come explore the grounds, meet our team, and enjoy a popsicle while soaking in the Valley Mill vibe!
🏹Family Adventure Days—April 11 & 12
Bring the whole family out for a day of fun and connection! Try kayaking, archery, rock climbing and crafts!
Find more details through our Linktree.
🎨Campfire Crafts—Starting April 4 at 2pm
Join us every Saturday in April for a new craft inspired by nature! From terrariums to flower pressing, you’ll take home something beautiful each week.🌿
Learn more on our website—link in bio!

03/24/2026

Valley Mill Camp presents Family Adventure Day - April 11th or April 12th (or both!) Join us for Family Adventure Day at Valley Mill Camp! Families are invited to spend a fun, outdoor day together with kayaking, rock climbing, archery, and creative nature crafts from 10:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. each day! You can even add an optional campfire lunch for $10 dollars per person per day featuring hotdogs or hamburgers (with veggie options), carrot and celery sticks, and a classic s’more! All activities are led by our certified staff, and parents stay with their children at all times, making it a safe, relaxed way to enjoy the outdoors together in the woods and by the lake. Come check it out in our linktree! 🌳

03/22/2026

What did you guess??
Bluegill and largemouth bass are the only types of fish in the lake! Bluegill are in the sunfish family, you can tell that they are bluegill by the black dot at their gills. They eat insect larvae and even algae when they have nothing else to eat! Largemouth bass are the predators of the lake! They eat anything that can fit in their mouth, including bluegill 😱 when they are ready to spawn(have babies) the males build a nest, usually twice their body size! Of course they’re hidden where the babies can grow safely. Who’s excited to catch some fish this summer?! I know we are! 🎣

03/21/2026

Happy Spring! Come join us tomorrow March 22 from 11-4pm for Open House at 15101 Seneca Rd Germantown, MD ❤️ See you there! 😊

03/07/2026

The first signs of the spring season are starting to emerge at valley mill with these beautiful crocus flowers! These and snowdrops are one of the first flowers to bloom in late winter and early spring. Our local pollinators and honeybees are enjoying this abundance of pollen! Honeybees will collect their pollen on their hind legs to bring back to their hive! Using saliva and nectar they make the pollen sticky enough to attach to their legs so they can fly home and create more honey.

03/05/2026

Join us Sunday March 8 from 11 AM to 4 PM for our Open House
Everyone is Welcome!

Event Details
This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a beautiful walk in the woods while discovering our amazing Summer Camp programs. Bring a lunch and enjoy the great outdoors.

Where: 15101 Seneca Road Darnestown, MD 20874

Contact us: 301-948-0220

What to Expect
Explore the scenic trails and immerse yourself in nature.
Learn about the exciting activities and experiences we offer during our camp sessions.
Meet our dedicated staff who will be available to answer any questions you may have.

We look forward to seeing you there!

‼️BIG UPDATE‼️Due to weather concerns we are changing our open house date to February 1st! We hope you are still able to...
01/22/2026

‼️BIG UPDATE‼️Due to weather concerns we are changing our open house date to February 1st! We hope you are still able to join us to learn more about the camp and explore the fun activities we offer! Hot cocoa and fun provided ❤️

Address

15101 Seneca Road
Darnestown, MD
20874

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+13019480220

Website

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