Green Ridge Youth Center
- 10700 Fifteen Mile Creek Road
- Flintstone, MD 21530
Contact Information
Superintendent: vacant
Assistant Superintendent: Tiffany Sebold
About Green Ridge
- Serves male youth who have been ordered by the courts to receive treatment services
- Capacity: up to 24 males, ages 13 - 18
- Typically 6-9 month treatment program
- Behavioral and physical health screening at admission
- Dietary, medical, dental and counseling services on premises
- Educational program in the facility year round, five days a week for six hours a day
- Recreation space and recreational programming
Daily life and education
A typical day for youth includes scheduled time for education, treatment groups, exercise, and structured leisure time. Learn more about DJS's approach.
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Juvenile Services Education ProgramsStudents are offered exceptional education opportunities, leading toward graduation or a diploma by examination (GED).
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Residential services programsA variety of structured activities and outings are offered to expand experiences and positive engagements to youth.
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Menus and nutrition policiesDJS promotes nutritional benefits of healthy eating and wellness through diet and monthly programs.
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Health ServicesAll youth receive a behavioral health screening and health assessment, and have access to medical, dental and counseling services on premises.
Note updated visitation procedures for this facility: In addition to regularly scheduled facility visitation, non-routine visitation requires a 24-hour RSVP to the case manager and cannot interfere with school.
Activities at Green Ridge
Green Ridge Youth Center (GRYC) partners with community organizations, churches, and civic organizations to provide programing for youth at the facility. Youth have the opportunity to participate in:
- Writing competitions
- Faith-based activities
- Fine arts
- Fitness and sports
- Life skills development
- Greenhouse and gardening
- Fruit harvesting
Green Ridge program information
Find out more information about what's happening at Green Ridge, including data and programming specifics.
Facility history
In May 1955, the Green Ridge Forestry Camp for Boys in Allegany County opened. The camp was originally operated by the State Department of Public Welfare in cooperation with the State Department of Forests and Parks. In 1977, the camp was renamed Green Ridge Youth Center.
Historical content courtesy of the Maryland State Archives.