Welcome to Camp Tawasentha, Montgomery County 4-H Camp!

Camp Tawasentha, Montgomery County’s 4‑H Camp, is accredited by the American Camp Association and located at the Western Maryland 4‑H Education Center in Garrett County, Maryland. The residential camp program takes place on a beautiful 1,100‑acre site, and both the program and facilities are ACA‑accredited.

Camp Activities
Campers participate in a wide variety of activities, including:
• Arts and crafts
• STEM classes
• Environmental education
• Cooking classes
• Daily swimming
• Campfires
• Fun challenges
• And much more!

2026 Camping Season

Montgomery County 4‑H Camp will offer a five‑day residential camp for the 2026 season.

Dates: July 12–17, 2026
Ages: 8–13 years old as of January 1 of the current year

Cost:
• Enrolled 4‑H Member: $450
• Non‑Enrolled Youth: $550

Sibling Discount:
• $50 off for the first sibling
• $25 off for each additional sibling
• Maximum discount covers up to 3 siblings

Examples:
• 2 children = $50 off
• 3 children = $75 off

Need‑Based Scholarships: Scholarships are available for families who qualify. For more information, contact Catherine Savage at csavage9@umd.edu

Registration Process – Registration Is Now Open for 2026!

1. Fill Out the Paperwork
Download and complete the forms found in the Blank Forms Drive
Save completed forms as PDFs. Please do not upload photos of documents.

After completing all forms, proceed to Step 2.


2. Complete Registration
Submit Paperwork using the link below to upload your completed PDF forms. You will be prompted to upload each required document during the online registration process.
Additional requirements:
• Attach a recent photo of your child
• Upload a front and back copy of your camper’s medical ID card
• Complete the medication information section if applicable
• All prescription medications must be properly labeled by a pharmacy
• Any medications, vitamins, or supplements (prescription or OTC) must include a physician’s signature (see page 5)
• Self‑carry or self‑administered medications also require a physician’s signature (page 6)
• Parent/guardian signatures are required in all designated sections

Submit Paperwork  


3. Payment

Payments must be made by check payable to UMD. Include your child’s name in the memo line.

Mail or drop off all checks to:

UMD 4‑H
Attn: Catherine Savage
18410 Muncaster Rd.
Derwood, MD 20855