It's been said that a week at Pecometh has a greater impact on a camper than a whole year of Sunday School. A week of camp in an unplugged environment allows your child or youth to build faith, character and independence as part of their spiritual journey. Living out our mission of God-inspired, life-changing experiences creates space for campers to make memories for a lifetime and come back year after year.

Camp Pecometh is a Christian Summer Camp program that has run continuously since 1946, serving campers in Maryland, Delaware and beyond for over 70 years! Located on the Chester River just north of Centreville, Maryland, Camp Pecometh offers more than twenty different overnight camps and three day camps to fit your camper’s age, ability and interests. We are proud of our American Camp Association (ACA) Accreditation. This process demonstrated a commitment to camp industry best practices, including camper safety and program quality.

We believe that camp is an invaluable experience for all campers and we strive to welcome as many campers as possible. Our policy is that no camper is turned away due to finances. We are an inclusive and affirming camp and we do not discriminate based on race, national origin or church affiliation. Pecometh serves persons of all ages and from all walks of life. We are independently incorporated and affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Half of Pecometh’s campers come from other denominations and non-denominational churches, as well as from families who don’t attend church.

Camp Pecometh's overnight sessions are typically six days in length, beginning on Sunday afternoon and ending after lunch on Fridays. We also offer two or three-day programs and day camp programs for younger campers. All programs are built around the same core activities: swimming, arts & crafts, music time, waterfront, all-camp activities, Bible Study, vespers, and our signature moment: the Galilean service, an unforgettable waterfront, candlelight service.

Depending on the program, campers stay in rustic cabins or dorm-style facilities, and are supervised by our trained staff 24 hours a day. All of our counselors are at least 18 years of age or have graduated from high school and have received professional training, including First Aid/CPR/AED certification. There is a nurse on site at all times and the closest major hospital is less than 15 miles away. Our dining hall serves up three hot meals a day and our staff are happy to work with families to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies - just give us a call!