Camp Maria Retreat Center

06/01/2026

05/31/2026

We are overwhelmed by the generosity and kindness that people have shown to Camp Maria, the McKay family, and to directly support Brady's wish to have a pavilion at Camp Maria. Over the last few days over $30,000 has been raised by over 190 donors (more details at campmaria.org). Simply incredible and a testimony to the way that Brady lived his life and connected with people.

If you are interested in viewing the Celebration of Life for Brady, click the link below.
https://boxcast.tv/view/celebration-of-life--brady-mckay-xbkckzwz00q4ihcpj9cr

Celebration of Life ~ Brady McKay Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 2pm Hosted at Myers Memorial UMC https://www.kepnerfh.com/obituaries/brady-mckay

05/26/2026

It is with a heavy heart that I write to inform the Camp Maria community of the passing of Brady Winston McKay. This incredible young man entered the world 24 years ago surrounded by love, upheld by faith, and deeply cherished by his family and friends. On May 23, 2026, he left it the very same way… wrapped in the love of those closest to him and carried home by a God who adored him completely.

The McKay family is directly involved in Special Love's BRASS Camp which is hosted here at Camp Maria. BRASS (BRothers And SiSters) Camp is for siblings of children with cancer. It’s a week-long program with activities such as canoeing, arts & crafts, sports, and campfires, along with camaraderie and peer support. It also offers an open dialogue among campers and counselors to ensure siblings are enveloped in the same type of support as their parents and their brothers or sisters who are going through their cancer experience.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations may be made to the Brady Fund at Camp Maria Retreat Center (campmaria.org), home of BRASS Camp. It was Brady’s heartfelt wish to create an outdoor pavilion on the grounds. All contributions will go toward bringing his vision to life.

https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/6C7DVGZ2JFL3J

05/22/2026

We would like to share the opportunity to listen to a musical presentation from St. Mary's Choral Arts. This group is supportive of Camp Maria and blesses the Living Nativity event in December with their beautiful voices.

05/20/2026

05/07/2026

No dinner plans? Swing by Slim Chickens today, 5/7, and mention Camp Maria or use the code SLIMSGIVES when ordering online for 15% of the order total to come back to Camp Maria. Thank you for your support of Camp Maria and local organizations that give back to the community.

04/27/2026

For Volunteer Appreciation Week, we would like to say a huge THANK YOU to the many volunteers who supported WARM over the last season ending in March!

THANK YOU for all you do to support and care for homeless adults in our community.

THANK YOU for sharing your talents, your time, and your treasures in support of our mission.

We appreciate you and may God bless you all 🙏🏼

04/26/2026

It's almost showtime! We are excited for a great day at Camp Maria. Swing by for a really fun afternoon of live music, great food, and environmental education.

04/25/2026

The music festival is tomorrow! Grab a sweatshirt, a chair, and come out to Camp Maria to enjoy a lovely day of live music, great food and drink, arts and crafts, environmental presenters, and more!

A huge thank you to our friends that make this community event possible. First, the musicians, Janis Nowlan, Port To***co Pickers, and GrooveSpan who so generously provide their time and talent for our enjoyment.

Bailey's Party Rentals creates an amazing performance venue by providing the main event tent and stage, while J.F. Taylor, Inc allows use of large tents for the dining area, arts and crafts, and environmental presenters.

Cathy Gibson has continued her amazing work to organize and make this event happen while Rich LaNore provides the sound. Sharon Johnsen is back to run the arts and crafts area and volunteers from St Mary's Ryken are here to support the event as well.

Food and drink will be available for purchase from Dan D's Catering.

Applying an earth day theme to this festival, we are excited to show you the new SCN Nature Center at Camp Maria and also have representation from Shore Thing Shellfish LLC, St. Mary's College of Maryland, St. Mary's County Government - Education Program Coordinator, and the Purple Martin Club from Calvert Marine Museum.

This is going to be a great day of fun for all ages that you don't want to miss. See you tomorrow!

04/23/2026

The music festival is only a few days away! Thank you to our friends at Bailey's Party Rentals who came today and have a beautiful stage set up and ready to go.