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Indian Lake Christian Camp

Indian Lake Christian Camp

Coed sleepaway camp · Darlington, Maryland · Since 1969

NonprofitPhone-freeWinter camp tooChristian (nondenominational)
Campers
Coed
Sessions
8-week
Staff ratio
1 : 3
Nearest airport
LNS · 31 mi

Indian Lake Christian Camp is a coed, Christian (nondenominational) camp in Darlington, MD, founded in 1969 and operated by a nonprofit camp board. It lists a faith-based traditional camp focus with activities such as archery, slingshot, worship, crafts, and videography, plus sessions for youth, families, homeschool children, and other groups. Enrollment is open now.

Prices and dates checked on Nov 10, 2026 on indianlakecamp.org

Photos

Photos from Indian Lake Christian Camp’s own website and materials.

Good fit for
  • Families looking for a faith-based traditional camp with worship and activities such as archery, slingshot, and crafts.
  • Homeschool families, given the listed Homeschool Tuesdays session for children 5–15.
  • Families who value a low camper-to-staff ratio and background-check screening for volunteer helpers working with campers.
Worth knowing
  • Families should check comfort with no phones/electronics for campers under 18 and with visits being strongly discouraged and no phone calls or visits during camp.
  • There is a $50 nonrefundable registration fee/deposit, and after June 1 refunds depend on the spot being filled; there are no refunds once the session starts.
  • Families should check travel distance; the nearest listed metros are Baltimore at 34 miles, Philadelphia at 58 miles, and Washington DC at 69 miles.

2027 sessions and prices

SessionDatesPricePer weekStatus
Homeschool Tuesdays - Winter 20278 weeks · children 5-15 · lowest weekly priceJan 5 – Feb 23$65$9Open
Plus fees: $50 nonrefundable registration feeSource: camp’s dates and rates

What it really costs

Tuition$65

Fees we could read from the camp’s fee list are added. Travel, gear and optional trips are not.

Deposit and payments$50 nonrefundable registration fee/deposit Source
RefundsFull refund minus $50 if canceled before June 1; after June 1 only if the spot is filled; no refunds once the session starts. Source
Financial aidHomework Help Wednesdays only: half-hour sessions operate on a “pay what you can” basis; suggested donation is $15 per private session or $10 for group. Source
DiscountsMultiple Family Plan: $20 discount starting with second child; Multiple Week Camper: $20 discount for more than one week; excludes three-day camps. Source
Extra fees$50 nonrefundable registration fee Source

Activities

archeryslingshotlarge groupworshipV-Climbrecreationcraftsvideography

Camp life

Phones
No phones/electronics for campers under 18. Source
Staying in touch
Daily photos via WaldoPhoto; parents may send mail; camp calls/emails for important matters and emergencies. Source
Visiting day
Visits are strongly discouraged; no phone calls or visits during camp. Source
Staff checks
Background check screening required for volunteer helpers working with campers. Source
Staff ratio
3:1 Source
Directors
Chris Hill (Board President) and JJ Hill (Executive Director) Source
Who runs it
nonprofit camp board Source
Faith
Christian (nondenominational) Source
State license
Harford County Campground License 25-80152; Maryland State Youth Camp 12-YC-076 Source
Visit or tour
Open houses and work days are listed. Source

Getting there

Address
3915 River Road, Darlington MD 21034 Source
Nearest airports
Lancaster Airport (LNS, 31 mi); Wilmington Airport (ILG, 32 mi)
Phone
410-937-0782 Source
Baltimore34 mi
Philadelphia59 mi
Washington, D.C.69 mi
New York City137 mi

Straight-line distance. Driving is usually 20–30% longer.

In the news

Mar 6, 2020
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Questions about Indian Lake Christian Camp

How much does Indian Lake Christian Camp cost in 2027?

2027 tuition at Indian Lake Christian Camp runs from $65 (Homeschool Tuesdays - Winter 2027, 8 weeks). Extra fees: $50 nonrefundable registration fee

When are the 2027 sessions at Indian Lake Christian Camp?

Homeschool Tuesdays - Winter 2027: Jan 5 to Feb 23.

Does Indian Lake Christian Camp run a winter camp?

Yes. Indian Lake Christian Camp also runs winter sessions. Dates for this winter aren’t on its website yet, so ask the camp.

Can campers bring phones?

No phones/electronics for campers under 18.

Is there a visiting day?

Visits are strongly discouraged; no phone calls or visits during camp.

What is the refund policy?

Full refund minus $50 if canceled before June 1; after June 1 only if the spot is filled; no refunds once the session starts.

Is financial aid available?

Homework Help Wednesdays only: half-hour sessions operate on a “pay what you can” basis; suggested donation is $15 per private session or $10 for group.

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