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Camping & Recreation

The League's Camping & Recreation Program was created to meet the needs of children and adults with physical, emotional, and cognitive disabilities in 1937. Our Camping & Recreation Program has year-round traditional, weekend, and travel sessions for all individuals with disabilities. We offer a variety of outdoor recreational services including camping. As one of the oldest residential camps in America designed specifically for people with special needs, Camp Greentop is accredited by the American Camp Association and is licensed by the State of Maryland for Youth Camp Certification. Campers experience joy as they encounter life-changing experiences, build meaningful relationships with other participants, staff, and volunteers. Family members and participants get to create lasting memories throughout the DMV region and beyond! Together, we are able to create a judgment-free recreational environment that is physically, socially, and intellectually enriching for all individuals with disabilities. 

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Camp Goals & Outcomes

Our patrons will exhibit the following 5 Core Characteristics:

Weekend Respite Programs

Held at YMCA Camp Letts, 4003 Camp Letts Road, Edgewater, MD 21037

Weekend Respite programs are $646 per weekend at the 2:1 ratio or $1,292 at the 1:1 ratio (34.5 Autism Waiver respite hours). Transportation from The League is optional at an additional rate of $90 per weekend respite (2.5 Autism Waiver respite hours), and is available on a limited basis. Please see cancellation policy for more information. 

Please Note: Autism Waiver recipients must submit a Plan of Care with allocated hours. 

Reminder: Only register for a max of two respites per season (Spring & Fall).  

  • Hearts Aglow Weekend – February 7-9, 2025
  • Gears in Motion Weekend – February 21-23, 2025
  • Breathe & Bloom – March 14-16, 2025
  • Hollywood Weekend – March 28-30, 2025
  • Floral Follies – April 11-13, 2025
  • Cozy Cabin Weekend – October 10-12, 2025
  • HalloWeird Weekend – October 24-26, 2025
  • CGT Hoe Down – November 7-9, 2025
  • Gaming Palooza – November 21-23, 2025
  • Abominable Snow Weekend – December 5-7, 2025

**Dates subject to change pending NPS reservations.

Assisted Travel Programs

A detailed itinerary will be sent out 1 month prior to each camping and recreation trip. 

Please see cancellation policy for more information. Trips are available for adults ages 18+, and are staffed at a 3:1 ratio. 

  • San Diego, California
    • January 27-31, 2025
    • 3:1 - $3,200
  • Minneapolis, Minnesota
    • April 21-25, 2025
    • 3:1 - $1,900
  • Toronto, Canada
    • September 15-19, 2025
    • 3:1 - $3,000

**Please Note: ALL MEALS ARE INCLUDED IN THE TRAVEL TRIP RATE. There are limited wheelchair spaces available for each trip. Spaces are reserved on a first come, first serve basis, and each participant will be reviewed to determine eligibility.  

TRADITIONAL SUMMER CAMP Programs

Held at Camp Greentop, 15001 Park Central Road, Sabillasville MD 21780

Traditional Summer Camp at Camp Greentop is offered at the 2:1 ratio and 1:1 ratio. Please see cancellation policy for more information.

Please Note: Autism Waiver recipients must submit a Plan of Care with allocated hours. 

  • Session 1 (Adult – 6 day): June 16-21, 2025
    • Adults ages 18+, 2:1 or 1:1 ratio, off site trips
    • 2:1 - $1,500 1:1 - $3,000
  • Session 2 (Youth – 6 day): June 24-29, 2025
    • Youth ages 7-21, 2:1 or 1:1 ratio
    • 2:1 - $1,500 1:1 - $3,000
  • Session 3 (Adult – 12 day): July 2-13, 2025
    • Adults ages 18+, 2:1 ratio ONLY, off site trips
    • 2:1 - $3,000
  • Session 4 (All ages – 6 day): July 16-21, 2025
    • Youth and adults ages 7+, 2:1 or 1:1 ratio
    • 2:1 - $1,500 1:1 - $3,000
  • Session 5 (Adult – 12 day): July 24-August 4, 2025
    • Adults ages 18+, 2:1 ratio ONLY, off site trips
    • 2:1 - $3,000
  • Session 6 (All ages – 6 day): August 7-12, 2025
    • Youth and adults ages 7+, 2:1 or 1:1 ratio
    • 2:1 - $1,500 1:1 - $3,000
Work Experience Program (WEA):
  • WEA + (Full summer WEA, all the following dates included):
    • June 16-21, 2025
    • June 24-29, 2025
    • July 2-13, 2025
    • July 16-21, 2025
    • July 24-August 4, 2025
    • August 7-12, 2025
  • 4:1 - $8,000
  • Stipend: $1,200
  • WEA A (First ½ summer WEA, all the following dates included):
    • June 16-21, 2025
    • June 24-29, 2025
    • July 2-13, 2025
  • 4:1 - $4,000
  • Stipend: $600
  • WEA B (Second ½ summer WEA, all the following dates included):
    • July 16-21,2025
    • July 24-August 4, 2025
    • August 7-12, 2025
  • 4:1 - $4,000
  • Stipend: $600
League Pioneers:
  • July 2-9, 2025
    • 3:1 - $2,000

Winter Camp Programs

Held at YMCA Camp Letts, 4003 Camp Letts Rd, Edgewater MD 21037

Winter Camp is $1,925 at the 2:1 ratio, or $3,850 at the 1:1 ratio (103 Autism Waiver respite hours). Please see cancellation policy for more information. Autism Waiver recipients must submit a Plan of Care with allocated hours. 

  • Woodland Fantasy - December 29, 2025-January 3, 2026

The League's Camping Trip Programs

Facility Descriptions

The League uses various facilities to accommodate our year-round camping and recreation programming for children and adults with disabilities. We are fortunate to have a great relationship with Catoctin Mountain Park where Camp Greentop has been hosted during the summer months since 1937. YMCA Camp Letts provides a great location for our week-long Winter Camp session every winter and weekend respite programing.

See a map here!
Address: 15001 Park Central Road, Sabillasville, MD 21780

Camp Greentop is located on 200 beautiful acres in Catoctin Mountain National Park. It is six miles west of Thurmont, Maryland and is maintained by the Department of Camping & Recreation at The League for People with Disabilities in Baltimore, Maryland. Together, The League collaborates with the National Park Service to ensure Camp Greentop is ready for our respites for people with disabilities.

Built in 1937 as part of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal legislation, Camp Greentop was one of the first camps specially-designed for people with disabilities. Camp Greentop boasts a rich history. Its accessible trails allow campers to seamlessly journey from the original, historic cabins to the camping and recreation program areas. The camping site has a spacious dining hall, a recreation hall, twelve cabins with comfort stations, a wheelchair accessible swimming pool, a main office, nature and crafts huts, and a large sports field known as Greentop.” 

Each cabin sleeps ten people. Cabins contain a permit wheelchair, an electronic charging station, and built-in beds. Our cabins are unique as we offer campers one comfort station in each cabin. Comfort stations have several toilets, community showers, and personal hygiene items  

See the map here!
Address: 4003 Camp Letts Road, Edgewater, MD 21037 

YMCA Camp Letts is in Edgewater, Maryland. Camp Letts is a beautiful location, surrounded by water. Dorm-style cabins provide comfortable sleeping accommodations for groups, along with bathroom facilities inside the cabin.

At Camp Letts, the fun never stops! Explore our various recreational program areas, including the "boat house," which offers a thrilling view of the water! Take advantage of the excitement at our large Dining Hall, a rustic dream with a fireplace for an authentic camp experience. If you're a water lover, Camp Letts is your adventure destination! 

Register & Forms

Medical Forms:

Please note: These forms require a doctor's signature! We are now using a new electronic medical records system called CampDoc.

Packing Lists:

Funding:

For information about Low Intensity Support Services (LISS) funding, please see the DDA website.

Please note: If you are getting funding through a service organization, you must submit a Letter of Intent for Funding. If you are using the Autism Waiver, you must submit a plan of care which allocates respite hours to cover the cost of your session.

Registration in your desired program will not be accepted without these steps completed. Once you've completed all the necessary steps, you can register for your preferred camping and recreation program. Your space in the program is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation email from Camp Doc. If you have questions regarding your acceptance, please get in touch with Ashley at 410.323.0500 Ext. 334 or [email protected].

 

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Meet Our Staff

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Michelle Johnson, MDiv, MSN, RN-BC

Vice President, Youth & Recreation Programs
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Lillia Sheline

Director, Camping & Recreation
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Myles Gilmore

Manager, Camp Programs

Join the Camping & Recreation Team

Please visit our online application to apply for a position with Camping & Recreation!

Thanks for your interest in working at a Camping & Recreation program!

For New Staff: As part of the application process, you must submit three (3) professional or academic references. Please note that we cannot accept personal references, those from family members, or those from people residing in your household.

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The League for People with Disabilities appreciates the continuous support and donations our sponsors, volunteers, and donors make. Their kindness and compassion allow us to empower individuals with disabilities to become independent. All proceeds go towards providing participants with the best resources and further advancing The League’s mission. Make a difference in the Baltimore-Metro community and beyond by joining The League today. We continuously advocate for disability rights, disability inclusion, and disability empowerment. Every volunteer hour, donation, partnership, and act of goodwill brings us closer to a community of inclusion.