Boating Activities Canoes and rowboats are available for rent by all groups during your stay. Sailboats are also available for groups who have experienced sailors. Lifejackets are provided and are required for all participants. Groups are expected to provide their own adult supervision as West River will not provide boat watchers or life guards.
Climbing Wall: An individual challenge activity, 25-foot wall, two different side with varying holds, textures and inclines to transverse.
Low Ropes Course "Corinthian Trail": Teams of 8-12 are lead through a series of low ropes events (ground level up to 12" above) that challenge each team to accomplish each event in a cooperative effort. Generally need about 2 hours of time to complete.
Self - Led Activities
Basketball court, beach volleyball court, shuffleboard, horseshoes, four-square, frisbee golf court, and a large recreation field with soccer goals. Equipment is available. Two short nature trails as also available for a self-guided nature walk. Two campfires areas available as well.
Giant Swing: Each individual is pulled 50-ft into the air by the group; at the top the individual pulls on a rip cord to release for around 10-15 feet free fall and then swing.
West River offers both self and staff led activities. From a nature walk to connect with God and creation to a high energy team challenges - let us help take your retreat from good to great.
Activities are booked directly through the West River Offices at 410-867-0991 or campretreat.info@verizon.net.
At least 2 weeks notice of request is required.
A Ministry of the Baltimore Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church
Office of Retreat and Camping Ministries P.O. Box 429, Churchton, MD 20733
410-867-0991; 800-922-6795; FAX 410-867-3741 campretreat.info@verizon.net
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All facilities and program are open to all persons regardless of race, religion, gender, ethnic background, or national origin.
Programs have a Christian education focus.