Camp Wright, the Episcopal summer camp on Kent Island, is one of those Mid-Shore gems that is easy to overlook, but it has been serving young people since the 1930s with its two-hundred-acre site at the foot of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. In fact, on average, Camp Wright serves approximately 1,500 kids each year, both day campers and overnighters, through its special blend of recreational activities and spiritual connections.
And for decades, Wright has been able to pay its way through the support of its modest camper fees, contributions from local churches and individuals, but recently the camp realized that unless outside funds could be raised to stabilize its waterfront from erosion, one of the Chesapeake Bay’s greatest coastal assets would be lost.
That is why the Spy invited Myron Richardson, the treasurer of the Episcopal Diocese of Easton, to speak about Camp Wright, its history, and current needs. Myron helps oversee the diocese’s finances and has a long view of its work with children and families. In this conversation, he walks us through the history and mission of Camp Wright—from its early roots in caring for children, to how the camp operates today, and the challenges of sustaining a major waterfront ministry on the Chesapeake Bay.
This video is approximately four minutes in length. For more information about Camp Wright or to make a donation, please go here.
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