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We invite you to The Campgrounds at Sandy Cove. You’ll love camping in the beautiful Maryland woodlands, nestled by the headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay. Take the time to reconnect with your family and friends and spend some quiet moments renewing your relationship with the Lord.

Sports & Actvities Tennis courts, volleyball, basketball and sports fields Nature trails, fishing and a variety of marina activities Playgrounds and miniature golf Enclosed sports pool and hot tub, large pool and kiddie pool near the Lodge, as well as the Pioneer campground pool.* At special times we also offer water aerobics, rock climbing wall, ziplines, Moon Bounce and more! VIEW MORE ACTIVITIES

Spend your days at play...

As a guest in our campground, you are welcome to take advantage of all that Sandy Cove has to offer!

If you and your family love camping in the summer, bring your tent or trailer and take part in our Summer Together program too!

Of course, participation in morning praise and worship, evening services, and seminars is included when you camp at Sandy Cove during the summer.

And Sandy Cove's ClubCove and CrossWalk programs for kids (ClubCove for infants through preteen, CrossWalk for teens) are also available during our Summer Together program and are included in all campground packages.

...and your nights with nature. Wilderness Campground The Wilderness Campground is a wooded camping area located near the entrance of Sandy Cove and is approximately 1 mile from the main conference center. Sites vary in the Wilderness Campground and can accommodate tents, trailers, and motorhomes. All sites have fire rings and are available either with or without electricity. A centrally located bathhouse provides campers with restroom and shower facilities as well as a place to empty an RV's holding tank. The Wilderness Campground provides campers with a quiet and peaceful camping setting. Maximum occupancy: 8. A two-night minimum stay is required. Map of the Wilderness Campground (PDF) Pioneer Campground Campers desiring 2- or 3-point hookup should consider a site in the Pioneer Campground, which accommodates trailers and motor homes. A central bathhouse is available for campers needing restroom and shower facilities, and the Pioneer Campground also has fire rings. The main conference center, including the tennis courts, basketball courts, and playground is a comfortable walk from the campground. The camp pool, camp store, and laundry facilities are located at the entrance of the Pioneer Campground. Maximum occupancy: 8. A two-night minimum stay is required. Map of the Pioneer Campground (PDF) Rustic Cabins The rustic cabins, located in the Pioneer Campground, are air-conditioned cabins that sleep a maximum of 6 people and include a full bathroom. One room has a queen bed, one room has 2 sets of bunk beds. No linens, kitchen facilities nor housekeeping services are provided. Charcoal grill, fire ring and picnic table available on site. A two-night minimum stay is required. Log Cabins Log cabins are also available in the Pioneer Campground. Most measure 27' x 14'7", with a 6' porch. One handicap-accessible cabin is available. There is one set of bunkbeds in one room, a living area with a futon, a separate bedroom with a double bed and a loft with 2 single beds; each sleeps a maximum of 8 people and includes a full bathroom. Each has A/C and heat, and a kitchen unit with a refrigerator/freezer, 2-burner stove, microwave, sink and table with 4 chairs. No linens, kitchen supplies, nor housekeeping services are provided. Charcoal grill available on site. A two-night minimum stay is required. Camp Store Open 8 am to 7 pm Monday through Saturday, and 9 am to 5 pm Sunday. The camp store features ice, sundries snack items and limited groceries, Memorial Day through Labor Day Weekend. The camp store also has a small free library of books, games, and puzzles that campers may borrow during their stay at Sandy Cove.

Campground Rules Check in: 1:00 pm campsites/3:00 pm cabins Check out: 11:00 am Campers and guests must register at the Camp Office. No pets. No alcoholic beverages. Buildings are smoke-free. Modest one-piece swimsuits required for adults and children. All campers are encouraged to attend Sandy Cove programs when in session. Service & Amenities Sanitary Dump Stations Laundry Facilities by camp store Picnic Table at each site Clean Bathhouses with hot showers and flush toilets Mini golf located in Pioneer Campground Camp pool Use of main conference facilities/activities (some restrictions may apply)

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Women’s Weekends

May 16-18 or September 26-28
Includes cabin, women’s program and activities (no meals).

• Rustic Cabin: $130 per person, minimum 4 people
  
• Log Cabin: $157 per person, minimum 4 people
  

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Memorial & Labor Day Weekends

Friday – Monday stay required
Includes campsite/cabin, family program and activities (no meals).

• Pioneer or Wilderness campsite: $60 per person, $240 family max
  
• Rustic Cabin: $340 per family
  
• Log Cabin: $460 per family
  
The purpose of family max pricing
is to provide affordability for parents with children through a simplified rate structure. We generally define family as members living in the same household.

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Classic Bible Conference Weekend

Friday – Monday stay required
Includes campsite/cabin, family program and activities (no meals, no ClubCove, no CrossWalk).

• Pioneer or Wilderness campsite: $70 per person, $280 family max
  
• Rustic Cabin: $340 per family
  
• Log Cabin: $440 per family
  
• Add meals: $70 per person
  

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Closer Mothers and Teen Daughters Weekend

Friday – Monday stay required
Combine Cabin/Campsite cost with your Full Weekend Package program cost (with or without meals).

Cabin/Campsite Rates:

• Pioneer campsite: $72 per site
  
• Wilderness campsite: $60 per site
  
• Rustic Cabin: $120 per cabin
  
• Log Cabin: $220 per cabin
  

Full Weekend Package Rates:

• WITH MEALS. Includes all meals, snacks and program: $105
• NO MEALS. Includes snacks and program, NO meals: $55

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Summer Together @ Sandy Cove

June 29 – August 8
Sunday – Friday stay required
Includes campsite/cabin, family program and activities and Thursday night dinner.

• Pioneer or Wilderness campsite: $115 per person, $460 family max
  1 additional night: $25 per family
  2 additional nights: $35 per family
• Rustic Cabin: $215 per person, $860 family max, minimum 4 people
  1 additional night: $60 per family
  2 additional nights: $90 per family
• Log Cabin: $270 per person, $1080 family max, minimum 4 people
  1 additional night: $110 per family
  2 additional nights: $165 per family

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All Other Summer 2008 Dates

• Pioneer campsite: $36 per night
• Wilderness campsite: $30 per night
• Rustic Cabin: $60 per night
• Log Cabin: $110 per night

Seasonal Camping

May 1 – September 30

Pioneer Campground: $1925
Wilderness Campground: $1650

Seasonal camping includes all Sandy Cove events between May 1 and September 30. (Registration is required, meals not included, based on availability). Please call to be added to the waitlist for seasonal campsites.

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General Reservation Information

• Call 800.234.2683 ext. 429 for reservations.
• We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
• Full payment is required by 30 days prior to arrival, or reservation will be canceled.
• When possible, specific site requests are honored, but not guaranteed. Sandy Cove will assign exact sites/cabin to best suit the size of your family and camping unit.

Sandy Cove Summer Together 2008 Reservation and Cancellation Information (including Memorial Day and Labor Day)

• Pyment due in full by June 1 2008, except Memorial Day which is due April 22.
• Cancellation before May 1, 2008: your monies paid to date will be refunded less your deposit.
• Cancellation after May 1, 2008: forfeit your full payment, unless you or we can fill your space with another family.
• Non-payment of your balance when due on the dates above may cause the cancellation of your reservation.

Reservation and Cancellation Information for Women’s Weekend, Closer Weekend, Classic Weekend and All Other Summer 2008 Dates

• A two-night minimum stay is required of all campsites and cabins.
• A $100 reservation deposit is required. Will allow 10 days for check to arrive.
• Full payment is required by 30 days prior to arrival, or reservation will be canceled.
• 30 days or more prior to arrival - 100% refund
• 29 days or less - no refund

Hours of Operation May 1 to Sept. 30 Check-in: 1:00 pm campsites/3:00 pm cabins Check-out: 11:00 am Prior arrangements must be made for alternate arrival or departure times. If arriving after hours, packet will be in message board outside of camp office.

Phone Numbers 1-800-234-2683 ext. 429 or 410-287-5433 ext. 429 E-mail Address campground@sandycove.org