2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Main Building

5. Amenities 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

6. Side View Main Building with Gazebo and Cabin

7. Banquet Hall Seats 200 w/ area for dancing Commercial kitchen Patio
Perfect for receptions or meetings

8. Cabins 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

9. Cabins and Bath House

10. Bath House Separate sides for male/female
Showers – 6 showers on each side

11. Fields Two separate fields- approx 10 acres each
Great for camping, ballgames, other open field activities

12. Gazebo 40’ in diameter Enclosed w/ window air-conditioners
Refrigerator
Wood stove

13. Walking Trails Approx. two miles of nature trails Swinging bridge
Two primitive camping areas w/ fire rings
Amphitheatre

14. Amphitheater Seats approximately 100 Large fire ring
Ideal for religious service or Scout ceremonies

15. Confidence Course 7 stations Ideal for children ages 11 to 16
Swing set in addition to the 7 stations

16. Or playground

17. 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: or Bill Milligan at or
Leave a message and a
representative of the Youth Camp will
return your call