The Camp Mardela board of directors is pleased to announced Jennifer Lynn Summy as the next administrator of Camp Mardela, located on 125 acres adjacent to Martinak State Park in Denton, Md. Summy will begin the position on Jan. 4, 2021.
A graduate of Lebanon Valley College (Annville, Pa.) with a B.A. in Music Business, Summy is currently working on completing a master’s degree in Business Administration and Ministry from Mount Vernon (Ohio) Nazarene University. She has previously worked as a bank teller near her home in Duncannon, Pa., and as a counselor at Camp Swatara (Bethel, Pa.).
In addition to her business and camping background, she brings to the position extensive experience in music and theater, as well as advanced Spanish-speaking abilities and a deep faith life. She recently spent a year as a worship coordinator for The World Race, with time in a variety of contexts on four continents.
“A week at camp is a powerful catalyst in the faith of children and youth, and I am passionate about making the most of that experience for all parties involved,” Summy said. “Every step of my spiritual journey has come from the growth and relationships at camp, and I believe that God works in mighty ways when we meet Him in the heart of His creation.”
Summy’s call to the position comes after a wide-ranging, months-long search process. She succeeds Gieta Gresh, who has served the camp as administrator since spring 2005.
Affiliated with the Mid-Atlantic District of the Church of the Brethren, Camp Mardela was established in 1948 and has been serving children and youth summer campers and year-round rental groups ever since. Summy’s work will include leading the camp through its strategic plan centered around its 75thanniversary: “Celebrating 75 Years, Serving the Future.” Major annual events include the camp auction each spring and a camp supper in the fall.
For more information about Camp Mardela, contact [email protected] or call 410-479-2861.
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