Camp GLOW (God Loves Our World) is a week-long residential summer camp for adults with developmental disabilities held at the Monsignor O’ Dwyer Retreat Center in Sparks, MD. Begun by Sr. Justa Walton, I.H.M., in the 1970’s, Camp GLOW has been an annual tradition providing spiritual development and social enhancement to hundreds of camp participants.

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Under the direction of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Division of Evangelization and Catechesis, Camp GLOW fosters a loving environment in which participants strengthen their relationship with the Lord through the celebration of Mass and other spiritual activities. In addition, there are many fun activities including music, swimming, hiking, sports, arts and crafts, movies and parties.

For many, Camp GLOW provides the only vacation they will have during the year. It also provides a respite for parents whose sons or daughters live at home.

Camp GLOW is funded entirely through the generosity of parishes, Knights of Columbus Councils, religious and civic organizations, businesses and individuals. Donations may be made to the Sr. Justa Walton Fund and mailed to the Division of Evangelization and Catechesis.

Two sessions of Camp GLOW will be held this summer at the O'Dwyer Retreat Center. The first session is June 15-20, 2008 and the second session is July 20-25, 2008.

Applications for Camp participants and Counselors and additional information may be obtained by contacting:

Bill Fleming
Coordinator of Catechesis For Persons with Developmental Disabilities
320 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Phone: 410-547-5410
FAX: 410-347-7896