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During her brief time at Camp Mardela so far, Summy has Summy said one of her biggest tasks will be continuing to make
learned about the camp and its mission, its plans for the coming strategic plans for the camp’s 75th Anniversary celebration,
year and what areas need to be improved or expanded. “Celebrating 75 Years: Serving the Future”, coming up in 2023.
“I have been kept busy in many ways. I have tried to visit the Since its founding in 1948, Camp Mardela has been serving
local Brethren churches, which has been made more diffi cult children and youth summer campers and year-round rental
because of the CoVid-19 virus. Plus, I have been working groups. Major annual events include the camp auction each

with the Thursday morning group in cleaning up the church spring and camp supper in the fall.
grounds in preparation for the coming season. I have noticed
Camp Mardela is located on 125 acres adjacent to Martinak
how much energy and excitement comes from the people I State Park in Denton. For more information on Camp Mardela,
have met regarding the camp’s future. I am hoping that we will
contact campmardela@gmail.com or call 410-479-2861.
soon begin seeing more people enjoying camp this year and in
the future after having to close in 2020, and I am taking a lot

of time to plan out how to make that possible.”
Summy said that as a girl she enjoyed summer camp; a joy
she continued to experience as a counselor in her teen years. Amy J. Porter, EA
Church camp helped to enable her to spiritually grow and
establish some relationships she still holds dear. Owner
AmyPorterEA@gmail.com
“A week at camp is a powerful catalyst in the faith of children 120 Deep Shore Road
and youth and I am passionate about making the most of that Denton, MD 21629
experience for all parties involved,” she said.“Every step of my 410-310-8282
spiritual journey has come from the growth and relationships at
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