For the past three years, Camp xSEL has hosted 100 students annually from all 15 counties across the country. Twenty of these students come from the Southeast, a region known for its challenging geography, particularly during the rainy season. Roads become impassable, and the journey to camp becomes both difficult and expensive. In order to overcome these transportation barriers, the camp organizers have had to fly students from the Southeast to the main camp in Montserrado. This sparked a conversation among the camp's management. The Southeast, often considered a forgotten region, had a relatively low number of participants each year. Could there be a way to decentralize the camp, making it more accessible for students and teachers in this part of the country? The answer came in the form of a satellite camp, established in the heart of the Southeast, in Maryland County, at Tubman University (TU). The decentralization wasn't just about reducing travel costs and overcoming logistical challenges; it was also about leaving a lasting impact. By training teachers from the Southeast, the camp hoped to create a ripple effect that would benefit countless students once these teachers returned to their classrooms with newly gained pedagogical skills. The goal was to inspire more teachers to adopt student-centered, hands-on teaching methods that would extend beyond Camp xSEL and reach students in their local schools. In 2023, in preparation for this new endeavor, Camp xSEL management partnered with Tubman University. A training session was held on the university's campus, bringing together 22 instructors from the Southeast, 10 from counties including Maryland, Grand Kru, Grand Gedeh, River Gee, and Sinoe, and 12 professors/instructors from Tubman University itself. Additionally, four instructors were invited to Montserrado to participate in the main camp and observe how the program was run. By July 30, 2024, the Maryland camp was officially launched. The inaugural Southeast Camp xSEL welcomed 30 students, 11 instructors from Tubman University and surrounding counties, 2 counselors, 1 head counselor, 1 camp nurse, and 4 camp management staff. The campers stayed in the dormitories on the TU campus, alongside the Southeast instructors. Camp management staff were accommodated in the university’s guest house. Thanks to the support of TU staff, the campers had access to smart classrooms, laboratories, and a specially designated space for conducting science experiments. The local community’s enthusiasm for the camp was profound. Citizens of Maryland County were eager to learn more about the camp, and the participation of the medical staff from JJ Dossen Memorial Hospital was exceptional. The establishment of this satellite camp has already shown promise, with the number of campers from the Southeast increasing. The hope is that instructors will carry forward the lessons learned from Camp xSEL, bringing new teaching methods and inspiration to their students when they return home. One teacher shared their experience: “Camp xSEL has taught me that you don’t need a fancy laboratory or expensive materials to conduct a successful lab activity” _ Simon Nymah, Lab Instructor, Maryland Camp This newfound confidence in resourcefulness will undoubtedly benefit countless students in rural areas with limited resources. A camper from Maryland County, initially reluctant to attend, expressed a similar sentiment: “When I heard we were having another camp in Maryland, I didn’t want to attend. But now that I’m here, it doesn’t even feel like I’m in Maryland.”- Michael Jurry, 12th Grader, Maryland Camp The decentralization of Camp xSEL marks an exciting new chapter for the program, and with continued support, the Southeast camp could become a permanent fixture. As more teachers and students benefit from the camp’s unique learning environment, the impact will ripple across the entire region, empowering future generations to pursue careers in health sciences and embrace lifelong learning.