Camp Cachasama

Name/Title

Camp Cachasama

Entry/Object ID

2018.002.0004

Scope and Content

1 folder ; 9 5/8" x 11 7/8" The Tri-County Cooperative Extension Service offered a week long (Monday-Friday) craft and relaxation experience called Camp Cachasama at Camp Maria on Breton Bay. The camp began in 1971. The camp's name incorporates the names of the southern Maryland counties CA [Calvert] CHA [Charles] SA [Saint] MA [Mary's] Attendees stayed in log cabins on the property, which were not air-conditioned, with a pool, bicycles, and canoes available. Instructors provided classes in marbelizing, quilting, doll making, pen and ink work, etc. The instructors were from several Maryland counties; one was from Virginia. Campers came from most of the Maryland counties; one camper was from Virginia. Montgomery County was heavily represented. This program continued well into the 1990s.

Collection

Homemakers Clubs Collection

Archive Details

Primary Language

English

Archive Items Details

Date(s) of Creation

June 1990

Location

Container

Homemakers Clubs Collection, Box 1

Shelf

Rack 07, Shelf 1

Rack

Rack 07

Wall

West wall

Room

Archives 1

Building

Tudor Hall

Container

Homemakers Clubs Collection, Box 1

Shelf

Rack 07, Shelf 1

Rack

Rack 07

Wall

West wall

Room

Archives 1

Building

Tudor Hall