Introduction
The American Legion Southern Maryland Youth Camp,
is a project of the Southern Maryland District, The
American Legion, Inc., Department of Maryland. It’s aim
is to provide camping and recreational facilities for our
young people, including those with disabilities.
The Youth Camp was the dream of William Kesting,
past Department Commander of The American Legion.
Bill signed a 99 year lease with the State of Maryland in
1981 for 30 acres of land on Surratts Road in
Cheltenham, Maryland.
Youth Camp Objectives
To nurture traditional values, support democratic ideals,
and to provide educational opportunities that may not
otherwise be available.
► To provide an opportunity for mainstream interactions
between children with disabilities and those who are not.
► To promote a better understanding of nature through
direct interface with the environment.
► To help teach youth how to live in harmony with their
environment in order to promote the preservation of
natural resources.
► To provide primitive camping facilities for organized youth
groups.
► To provide domiciliary and recreational facilities for all
youth.
► To provide facilities for picnics, hikes, athletic contests, and
other events.
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Main Building
Amenities
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Main banquet hall w/ kitchen
5 cabins that sleep 34 each
30 acres w/ 15 acres of primitive land for camping and
hiking
Gazebo
Open fields for camping/activities
Side View Main Building with Gazebo
and Cabin
Banquet Hall
► Seats
200 w/ area for
dancing
► Commercial kitchen
► Patio
► Perfect for receptions
or meetings
Cabins
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5 cabins – Each sleeps 34
Separate room for 2 counselors
3 cabins have AC and Heat
Each bunk has locker for
personal items.
Ceiling fans in each cabin
Cabins and Bath House
Bath House
► Separate
sides for
male/female
► Showers – 6 showers
on each side
Fields
► Two
separate fieldsapprox 10 acres each
► Great for camping,
ballgames, other open
field activities
Gazebo
► 40’
in diameter
► Enclosed w/ window
air-conditioners
► Refrigerator
► Wood stove
Walking Trails
Approx. two miles of
nature trails
► Swinging bridge
► Two primitive camping
areas w/ fire rings
► Amphitheatre
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Amphitheater
► Seats
approximately
100
► Large fire ring
► Ideal for religious
service or Scout
ceremonies
Confidence Course
►7
stations
► Ideal for children ages
11 to 16
► Swing set in addition
to the 7 stations
Or playground
Additional Information
Address:
Southern Maryland District Youth Camp
9201 Surratts Road
Cheltenham, MD 20623
Mailing Address:
Southern Maryland District Youth Camp
PO Box 30
Clinton, MD 20735
Phone Number:
301-782-3338 or Bill Milligan at 301-518-3289
or e-mail wfmilligan@verizon.net
Leave a message and a
representative of the Youth Camp will
return your call