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Recreation

Anchored by our philosophy of inclusion, the Melwood Recreation Center plays host to year-long activities designed for people of all abilities. Whether it's a summer at Camp Accomplish, therapeutic trail riding, or traveling with Access Adventures, Melwood strives to enrich the lives of children, youth and adults.

COVID-19 UPDATE

To Register for Melwood's
Virtual Camp Accomplish in a Box click here. 

Out of concern for the health and safety of our campers and staff, Melwood will regrettably not be able to offer overnight or specialty overnight camps this summer. This was not an easy decision to make, but we are excited to be exploring new ways to safely hold a modified version of day camp programming. Please stay tuned to Melwood.org or @Melwood Recreation Center’s social media for more information over the coming weeks. If you have any additional questions, you can contact Julie Smith at jusmith@melwood.org.

 

  • 2020 Camp Accomplish Day Camp Sessions

  • 2020 Camp Refunds FAQ


A key component to the fulfillment of our mission is the support we provide to children, youth and adults of all abilities through enriching recreational activities. The Melwood Recreation Center is a beautiful 108-acre facility located on the Nanjemoy Peninsula in rural Charles County, Maryland. With a diverse offering of lodge-style cabins, challenge courses, almost 10 miles of hiking trails, aquatic and equestrian facilities, and a variety of meeting spaces all set in a serene natural environment, it is a versatile location that can accommodate a wide range of events. The Melwood Recreation Center is located approximately one hour south of Washington, DC and is a short, 12-mile drive west of La Plata, Maryland.

Throughout the course of the year, the Melwood Recreation Center operates four core programs: Camp Accomplish, an inclusive camp for kids of all abilities; Access Adventures, an assisted travel program for adults of differing abilities; the Equestrian Program, offering therapeutic and general horsemanship lessons and trail riding activities to riders of all ages and abilities; and the Retreat Center, customizable rentals and retreats to make any special event memorable.

 

2020 Registration Now Open!

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Camp Accomplish in a Box
Camp

Camp Accomplish offers options for day and overnight camps, as well as several new specialty camp options. Campers enjoy a variety of different activities including swimming, wall climbing, ropes course, archery, creative arts, canoeing, horseback riding, campfires, talent shows and much more.

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Ride

Equestrian Program: A program designed for riders of all ages and ability levels, including riders with special needs.

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Retreat

The Melwood Retreat Center is open from late August until early June for private event rentals, to include family reunions, corporate trainings, teambuilding retreats, weddings, church retreats, school groups, and more.

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Recreation Profiles

The Melwood Recreation Center has made an impression on the lives of hundreds of campers, their families, and program volunteers. Hear first hand their stories about how the Melwood Recreation programs have made a difference in their lives.

Emily

Emily first became a member of the Melwood family through the equestrian program.

Matthew & John

Matthew and John's mother located information on Camp Accomplish while searching inclusive camp programs online.

Isaiah

Isaiah' mom first heard about Camp Accomplish from the IEP team at Isaiah's elementary school.

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