Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church
7700 Carroll
Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912
phone: 301-270-6777 | fax:
301-270-3518 | e-mail:
sligo@sligochurch.org |
emergency line: 301-980-1009
Copyright © 2007 Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church
This former Girl Scout camp, about one and a half hours drive north of Washington, DC, consists of eighty acres of eastern woodlands and meadows along the Antietam River.
The property is kept in a natural state and amenities are minimal; however, hot showers and potable water are located in the main areas of the camp. The camp is located just outside the town of Boonsboro, Maryland, approximately four miles from the historic civil war battlefield of Antietam, and between the historic towns of Frederick and Hagerstown. Not far away is the historic town of Harpers Ferry as well as the Appalachian Trail.
Natural & Other Wonders
Incredible star gazing on clear nights from any of the four meadows.
Deer, chipmunks, red foxes, groundhogs, black snakes, salamanders, and an array of God's creatures aren't too difficult to find!
Being on a migratory path for many birds, each season brings its own, for example, cedar waxwings, owls, eastern blue birds, wild turkeys, Chinese pheasants, quail, wild gees, ducks, etc.
Dozens of wild edible plants and wildflowers bloom and grow throughout the spring and summer months.
The camp is a few miles from the Appalachian Trail, Washington Monument, Antietam Battlefield, and about a half hour from Harpers Ferry.
Inner-tubing and canoeing on the navigable Antietam River (supply your own tube or canoe) is a favorite pastime for Pathfinders and youth groups.
Lots of opportunity to "just be" or blaze a trail of your own through the woods.
General Use Areas
Gathering Places
Pavilions - Located throughout the camp are a total of four pavilions, each with working fireplaces. All but one of these open-air pavilions has electricity, and easy access to outhouses and drinking water (during the warmer months). Each pavilion will shelter between 20 and 40-seated adults. The one by the cabin area also includes a working refrigerator and storage areas.
Fire circle - This open-air large fire circle is a great place for a Saturday night bonfire. Dry dead wood is plentiful in the woods for the gatherers; however all fires must be pre-approved by the camp supervisor to ensure the safety of all. The fire circle is located in the meadow just below the barn, about 100 feet.
Barn - This structure provides the largest single shelter in the camp and holds as many as 200 adults, or 80 sleeping bags end-to-end. It has two restrooms, a large open gathering area, fireplace, commercial kitchen, and dining room.
Amenities
Main Shower House - The main shower house (with hot water) contains a total of six showers, toilets, and sinks. Located between the Cabin and Tent camping areas, it is in operation during the warm months generally between Easter and Thanksgiving.
Barn Showers - Next to the barn is a small structure that provides four heated showers for use all year. It is currently under renovation but is operational.
Camping Areas
Tent Area - This flat area next to the main shower house provides a great location for tent camping, will allow for up to as many as 30-40 five-person tents.
Cabins - The Cabin area has five simple block cabins (unheated), each with electricity, six wooden bunks, mattresses, and storage areas. Within the area is a pavilion shelter with a fireplace, food storage area, refrigerator, and two wooden bunks. The main shower house is within 50 yards, and there are electric outlets for up to two trailers or motor homes.
Barn - This structure is a converted barn capable of seating 200 adults and sleeping about 80. It contains two restrooms, small stage area, and large fireplace on the main level. In its rustic unheated state it sports its original wooden walls and flooring. In the heated lower level is a commercial style kitchen with two large ranges and ovens, food preparation table, commercial refrigerator, and six sinks. The stables have been converted into a dining room with tables and seating for about 75 adults.
Wilderness Camping
There are a number of other locations for small group camping, however you would need to use the main shower house or barn area for showering and restroom facilities.
Two popular wilderness locations with pavilions are: The River Pavilion located along the river's edge, and the Hilltop Pavilion secluded on the hill behind the camp supervisor's home and a small pine forest. Working outhouses, electricity, and water are available most of the time at both of these locations.
Lastly, the remote Ridge Pavilion is located on a nearby hill, however no road, water, electricity, or outhouses are available at this location.
Families who wish to camp in areas of the property not associated with a pavilion may do so after consulting with and obtaining approval from the camp supervisor on duty.
Safety Always!
To ensure the safety of all our guests and wildlife, please obtain a complete copy of our safety regulations and review and follow them carefully.
Prohibited on camp property: smoking, use of illegal substances, non-medical use of prescription medication, alcoholic beverages, and firearms.
Directions to Sligo's Camp Boonsboro
From the Washington, DC area:
Located at:
6701 Girl Scout Road
Boonsboro, MD
phone: 301-432-0505
Camping Rates
Rates effective August 2006
|
USE |
COST |
| Tent Camping | $8.00 per person per night |
| Cabins | $50.00 per cabin (6 capacity) |
| RVs | $50.00 per night
with electricity $40.00 per night no hookups (up to 4 persons; extra person $8.00 each) |
| Upper/Lower Barn for sleeping | $8.00 per person per night |
| Barn for Meeting or Dining | $125.00 per day |
| Kitchen - Electric | $50.00 per day |
| Pavilion - Group - day use | $5.00 per person |
| Fee for trash removal | $10.00 (each group of 1-30 persons) |
Children must be under the supervision of an adult at all times.
For reservations, please call:
Sligo SDA Church
301-270-6777
or Complete an Online Application Request