Comments on: Bad Prediction, Dr. Silver

By: Dana Granger Carter

Dana Granger Carter — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 02:19:11 +0000

Hi, I actually moved in Carroll County about 12 years ago, and when I took a ride to see Camp Glyndon in Reisterstown, MD I learned of the relocation, and was very disappointed as I would love to revisit the camp in action during the summers. Anyhow, I was a camper many years ago, maybe in 1972 (when I was about 8 years old) until I was about 12 or 13 years old. I have so, so, many great memories of the numeous tree named bunk houses, the pool, the mail call, Uncle Dan, Uncle Lonnie, and many of the campers. I would love to go to a Reunion and see the campers, CIT’s and Counselor’s who were there when the camp was in session during that time. If anything comes up like that, anyone feel free to email me at dcarter6598@comcast.net.

By: Alan

Alan — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 04:29:43 +0000

Thanks for chiming in, Kevin. I think I might have been a counselor in 1980-81 but dont remember talking about AICs back then (the memory cells are fuzzy).

I am just one state away, about 65 miles southeast of Flagstaff, AZ.

By: kevin beck

kevin beck — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 19:42:21 +0000

I was a camper at Camp Glyndon in 1980, and 1981 at ages 8-11. I remember uncle Dan and Uncle Paul. Uncle Dan asked me Hey Camper, Do you know what your Hemoglobin A1C is and we spoke about it. I was sad to learn that the great facilities that the camp had on its grounds have had houses built on them. Camp Glyndon served a great need for diabetic children in the Balto-Washington region. Today Camp Possibilities in Darlington as well as Camp Merrick appear to be the two main diabetic camps for the area. The number of diabetic camps is very large these days but the economic crises will and is having an impact on diabetic charities thus robbing diabetic children of the critical opportunity to learn and have fun, things that remain withthem forever. I can still remember so many things from diabetic camps 30 years ago. Several of the kids who did not control their diabetes at younger ages have died because they did not do what they were suppossed to as we all know can be a challenge. Good luck and warm greetings o all Camp Glyndon campers and workers, doctors etc.

Kevin Beck
325 N. Gibson Road
Apt 318
Henderson, Nevada 89014
Phone 702-764-7402
email: Kevin.beck27@yahoo.com

By: Alan

Alan — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 05:46:04 +0000

Thanks for the update on camp- If I were closer, I’d drop by, but I live in north central Arizona, about 2200 miles away.

Have a great camp celebration day.

By: Brindisi

Brindisi — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:21:42 +0000

I wanted to pass on that Lions Camp Merrick will be having an Open House event on June 12, 2010 from 11am-3pm on the camp grounds in Nanjemoy, MD. We plan on having moon bounces, music, face-painting, food and lots of fun at the Camp.

We have invited the American Diabetes Association to come as well to hand out info and spread the word to other families living with diabetes. And check out the camp schedule: http://www.lionscampmerrick.org/Schedule.aspx. Please pass on this info to anyone who may be interested!

It’s neat to see all the wonderful comments about Camp Glyndon. Hope to see you in June for open house or Camp in July!

By: Keith Chatmon

Keith Chatmon — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:31:42 +0000

I too grew up at Camp Glydon. I attended from 1979 to 1982, in Reisterstown. I have several fond memories of alot of campers and staff (Uncle Dan, Uncle Lonnie, Bruce, Mickey, Sharon, Steve Rhodes, just to name a few). Swimming was my favorite activity, as well cannoeing. For the years that I was there, I stayed in Redwood, Pine, Redwood, and Pine consecutively. Its nice to hear that others have pleasant memories as I have!

By: Neal Poll

Neal Poll — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:23:37 +0000

I often think of the many wonderful memories I experienced at Camp Glyndon. I consider myself very fortunate to have been the last camp director while the camp was located in Glyndon. While our last year on the gylndon property was stressful at times as I tried to maintain a normal camp program in the face of an uncertain future my staff and the campers were wonderful. At this time of year when we give thanks I am thankful for the campers, parents, and staff I was able to meet and make a connection with. I know my staff made a positive impact on the life of our campers during our six years together.

By: Terri

Terri — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:27:22 +0000

Alan, Bruce is definitely a lawyer so I think you’ve found him! I ran into him once when he was working around the corner from me in downtown DC.

Allison, I was also at camp when you were there (1971 to 1979) but like Alan was in the younger folks’ cabins. It’s a real hoot to come back to this site and see all the former campers who have posted!

By: Denise Ernst

Denise Ernst — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:34:51 +0000

Wow! i have tears in my eyes reading all of these comments! noone can understand what camp glyndon means to a person unless they have experienced it themselves! i was a camper there starting in 1987, then i was a CIT, then a counselor, and i was lucky enough to be the first program director at the new sight until 2004. As wonderful and memeory filled as nanjemoy was, it was nothing compared to the late nights in the staff lounges, and the group back massages on the steps!!! And what about hte toxic mud puddle? I mean pond! Does anyone remember the smunchies? YUM! And yes, i remember Michaeil Himmelfarb-he was a counselor when i was a CIT.

Hi to all my old camp friends! Get in touch if you like!

By: Alan

Alan — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:08:01 +0000

Hi Allison, you were probably in older kid session; my first summer was 1971 in one of those cabins at the bottom of the hill. It rained the first 3 days and I was miserable, but after that I was having a blast. Sure, we remember the Markowitz family- might Bruce be this lawyer? http://www.linkedin.com/pub/4/421/BB2