The Mary Mac Foundation this week donated $1,200 to the Ocean Pines Association Recreation and Parks Department to help cover the cost of t-shirts for summer camp participants and counselors.

 

The donation continues a tradition of support from the nonprofit organization, founded by Tim McMullen in honor of his late wife, Mary. Together, the couple launched the Ocean Pines summer camp program in the 1970s.

 

McMullen said the money was raised through a grant from Choptank Electric Cooperative.

 

“Fifty years ago, Mary and I started the summer camp here at Ocean Pines, so it’s of great significance for us,” he said. “I think when we have meaningful programs for our young people, they become very attached to Ocean Pines and will become better citizens when they’re adults.

 

“Summertime for young people should be a period of growth, and I think these camps allow them to meet other like-minded people in our community of the same age. We also have excellent counselors, and it’s just a great way to spend your summer,” McMullen added.

 

Recreation and Parks Director Debbie Donahue expressed her gratitude for the donation.

 

“Tim and Mary originally started summer camps, and each year they continue to help us,” Donahue said. “It really means a lot, and we appreciate tremendously the donation from Choptank going through the Mary Mac Foundation.”

 

Ocean Pines summer camps offer fun, educational, and social opportunities for children and teens in the community. Camp signups will resume in March 2025.

 

The Mary Mac Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting low-income and homeless children. Each year, the Foundation funds local and regional youth programs in honor of Mary McMullen (1948-2012).

 

For more information about the Mary Mac Foundation, or to make a tax-deductible donation, visit www.marymac.org, or mail a check to 174 Nottingham Lane, Ocean Pines, MD 21811.