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Many of our Pennsylvania Overnight Camps offer Winter & Winter Break Overnight Programs, Activities, Workshops & Classes starting in November, 2025.
Be sure to check the "Year-Round Programs and Other Camp Info" headings of each camp listing for specifics, or give any Overnight Camp you're interested in a call to check on Winter & Winter Break dates, times and availability.
Many of our Overnight Camps will be hosting Winter & Winter Break Reunions for their previous campers, and Winter & Winter Break Open Houses for interested new campers and families. Each camp is different, and some offer activities for the entire family.
Contact the camp(s) directly to see if there are any Camp Reunion or Open House Plans for November, 2025.
Many of our Best Pennsylvania Summer Overnight Camps also offer Year Round Overnight Camp Programs, Classes, and Activities. You should contact the camps you are interested in to see if they offer Fall, Winter and/or Spring Overnight Programs, too.
Searching for Pennsylvania Overnight Camp Jobs? Many of our Best Overnight Camps are now listing their 2025-26 Winter & Winter Break Camp Jobs, too. Look for the heading "Summer Camp Jobs" in each camp listing. You can also check any camp's website for their "Work at Camp" or "Winter & Winter Break Employment Opportunities" pages.
View ALL PA Camps with Winter & Winter Break Work & Leadership Training Opportunities.
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FEATURED OVERNIGHT CAMP
Falcon Camp
Carrollton, OH
216.991.2489
Ages: 6 - 16 . Coed Campers. Overnight Camp.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Widely recognized throughout the midwest as Ohio's premier summer camp since 1959, Falcon Camp offers a beautiful lakefront setting, a talented experienced staff and a wide variety of activities. Falcon provides an atmosphere that encourages young people to grow in spirit, skills, understanding, relationships, and attitudes. Fun for Now, Skills for Life is not just a catchy logo phrase but truly defines what Falcon is about.
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Visit Our iD Tech Summer Programs for Ages 6-18 Website
1-888-709-8324
info[AT]iDTech.com
Held at 150+ prestigious campuses nationwide
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our iD Tech Summer Programs for Ages 6-18 Video
CAMPER AGES: 6 - 18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Half-Day & Full-Day, Overnight, and Weekend programs available.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Girl Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: iD Tech is the world leader in summer STEM education, with 400,000 alumni since 1999, and 150 prestigious campus locations including Stanford, Caltech, and NYU. Students ages 7-19 learn to code, design video games and Fortnite-inspired levels, mod Minecraft, create with Roblox, engineer robots, model and print 3D characters, work with AI and machine learning, and more! Weeklong, day and overnight summer programs that instill in-demand skills and embolden students to shape the future.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Computers, Math, Science, Technology, Academics, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Camps are located at prestigious campuses nationwide. Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.idtech.com to find a location near you.
CAMP FACILITIES: Camps are held on university and school campuses. Most overnight campers stay in dorms and get the "college experience".
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: iD Tech is the world leader in summer STEM education, with 400,000 alumni since 1999, and 150 prestigious campus locations including Stanford, Caltech, and NYU.
Students ages 7-19 learn to code, design video games and Fortnite-inspired levels, mod Minecraft, create with Roblox, engineer robots, model and print 3D characters, work with AI and machine learning, and more! Weeklong, day and overnight summer programs that instill in-demand skills and embolden students to shape the future.
Just 5-10 students per instructor (maximum 10) so students can e¬njoy personalized learning at their pace.
The top universities on the planet—Stanford, NYU, Caltech—have trusted and hosted our programs for over 15 years, inspiring students to dream BIG.
Want to learn from an energetic Stanford computer science major? A virtual reality guru from NYU? A game developer who wants to share her lifelong passion? We’ve bet our reputation on recruiting the top instructors in the country. Our 8:1 student-to-instructor guarantee ensures customized learning with the smallest class sizes, leading to “a-ha moments” and awesome outcomes. iD Tech summer courses are inclusive of every skill level and learning style.
Today, every career—from art to engineering to social work—requires a strong foundation in tech. With a focus on skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration, our courses pave the way for bright futures in any field. Whether your child dreams of working at Facebook or Google, launching their own startup, or founding a nonprofit, their long-term skill development pathway starts here.
iD Tech also offers early-education STEM programs, all-girls tech camps, teen-only academies, and an online learning platform.
Get started today at Our Camp Website Link: www.iDTech.com or call (888) 709-8324 and join iD Tech as they inspire the makers of tomorrow.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.iDTech.com for the most up to date information on sessions, dates, and fees.
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iD Tech Summer Programs for Ages 618
Please note that our list of 2025 Pennsylvania Overnight Camps also includes information on Pennsylvania Overnight Camp Scholarships, Financial Aid, and other 'Campership' or Financial Assistance. Look within each camp's description for the CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE heading.
Visit Our Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Camp Grants and Scholarships Website
215-832-0570
whoffman[AT]jewishphilly.org
200 Overnight Camps Nationwide & 8 Day Camps in the Philadelphia Area
Philadelphia Area, PA
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
2100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
CAMPER AGES: For One Happy Camper, any grade up through grade 11. For our need-based scholarships, ages 5-19.
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Traditional day, overnight and specialty camp scholarship opportunities.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Jewish. Foundation for Jewish Camp
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: For close to ten years, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia has provided incentive grants and need-based scholarships to send thousands of kids to Jewish summer camp. As one of the first communities to join the Foundation for Jewish Camp’s One Happy Camper program, our community with the support of lead donor, the Neubauer Family Foundation, provides either a $700 or $1,000 incentive grant for first-time campers to experience (and hopefully fall in love with) with an overnight camp experience that’s right for them.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Scholarships available, please apply.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, Computers, Science, Technology, Academics, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Scholarships Available For Over 200 Summer Camps, Including Special Interest Camps.
CAMP LOCATION: 200 overnight camps nationwide, and 8 day camps in the Philadelphia area.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Scholarships available, please apply.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia offers need-based scholarships that cover between 10% and 30% of the cost of camp, working to ensure that camp remains a viable option for families of all financial backgrounds
There are close to two hundred Jewish overnight camping options that campers can pick from with six major camps located right in Philadelphia’s backyard, only 1 to 3 hours away: Camp Galil, Pinemere Camp, Golden Slipper Camp, Camp Ramah in the Poconos, URJ Camp Harlam, and Camp JRF. Each one offers campers a unique experience based on its environment, Jewish programming, and size. “Jewish camp” is anything but a monolithic term and lest one have the idea that Jewish camp connotes hours of studying the Torah or daily Hebrew lessons, this could not be further from the truth.
There’s swimming, sports, arts and crafts, singing, and campfires. Everything you’d expect from a fun and enriching summer experience. And if your child has specific interests, there are now even “speciality camps” located across the country that focus on everything from science and technology to the arts, all with a Jewish focus.
And kids don’t need to go to overnight camp to have an impactful and fun summer experience. In the Philadelphia area alone are 8 day camps with a variety of programs to suit children at almost every age, pre-K through teens.
For all of these summer experience, Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia offers need-based scholarships that cover between 10% and 30% of the cost of camp, working to ensure that camp remains a viable option for families of all financial backgrounds. Ask many Jewish adults what was a defining part of their childhood and many of them will say “summer camp.” It’s the perfect place for a child to connect to their identity and culture, while having an amazing summer that they will want to tell all their friends about.
Please visit our grants and scholarships pages for complete information, at Our Camp Website Link: www.jewishphilly.org.
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Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Camp Grants and Scholarships
Some Pennsylvania Overnight Camps offer Day Camp Programs, too. Be sure to check each camp's description under "TYPE OF CAMP" for complete information, and exact hours of any day camping options.
If day camping is offered, some Pennsylvania Camps will also offer Extended Camp Hours for Early Camper Drop-Off and Pick Up. If you need these services, you should contact the camp to confirm availability.
Visit Our Mercersburg Summer Programs Website
717-328-6225
weibleyc[AT]mercersburg.edu
summerprograms[AT]mercersburg.edu
300 East Seminary Street
Mercersburg, Pennsylvania 17236
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
300 East Seminary Street Mercersburg, PA 17236
CAMPER AGES: 8-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Adventure Camps, Sports Clinics, Enrichment and Art Programs
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Basketball, Swimming, Computers, Math, Science, Technology, Academics, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more.
▌Read More about Mercersburg Summer Programs
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Mercersburg Summer Programs
Visit Our Camp SAY - A Summer Camp for Young People Who Stutter Website
Winter Office: 646.403.3522
meg[AT]say.org
48 Pocono Springs Way
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18302
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
SAY also offers a Confident Voices after-school & weekend arts program in the NYC Tri-state area, and Speech Therapy provided by a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, in our NYC office and across the USA via teletherapy.
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young
247 West 37th Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10018
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Camp SAY - A Summer Camp for Young People Who Stutter Video
CAMPER AGES: 8-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. 2-week camp - July 30-August 13, 2018
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Camp SAY is an American Camp Association (ACA)-accredited camp program hosted at Camp Pocono Springs, and is a program of SAY: The Stuttering Associat
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp SAY is a life changing ACA-American Camp Accredited summer camp for kids & teens who stutter. We combine the highest-quality, traditional summer camp experience, with activities that empower young people who stutter, including: Arts & Crafts, Sports, Water Activities, Outdoor, Performing Arts and Communication & Skill-Building programs. Optional Speech Therapy is available & sliding scale tuition. Learn more at: CampSAY.org
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: We offer special programs that build confidence and communication skills for kids & teens who stutter, including performing arts, debate, improv, and more. If desired, Speech Therapy, is also available with individual and group sessions tailored for each child's communication goals. Learn more at: CampSAY.org
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Team Sports, Technology, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Broad Range Of Performing Arts Opportunities, As Well As Art & Crafts, Digital Storytelling, Improv, Debate, Optional Speech Therapy & So Much More.
CAMP LOCATION: Our 2-week American Camp Association (ACA)-accredited sleep-away camp, hosted at Pocono Springs Camp, a new, 60-acre, $8 million, state-of-the art camp facility located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains – just 75 miles from New York City and 100 miles from Philadelphia.
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.CampSAY.org for added information and photos, and our camp videos at CampSay.org/parents.
This spectacular, private camp facility offers a variety of activities with several sports fields, a gorgeous private lake, a heated swimming pool and so much more. Take a virtual tour at: bit.ly/campsaytour
SAY also offers a Confident Voices after-school & weekend arts program in the NYC Tri-state area, and Speech Therapy provided by a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist who works exclusively with young people who stutter (ages 3-18), in our NYC office and across the US via teletherapy.
▌Read More about Camp SAY - A Summer Camp for Young People Who Stutter
CAMP FACILITIES: This spectacular, private camp facility offers a variety of activities with several sports fields, a gorgeous private lake, a heated swimming pool and a broad range of recreational facilities, including:
Heated Pool
6 Basketball Courts
9 Tennis Courts
2 Soccer Fields
Lacrosse Field
Baseball & Softball Fields
Hockey Rink
Beach Volleyball Court
Archery Range
Dance Studio
Gymnastics Pavilion
Fitness Center
Zip Line
Challenge Course
Nature Trails
Fishing Pond
Arts & Crafts Studios
Ceramics Studio
Lake swimming, canoeing, kayaking & paddle boarding
Abundant outdoor field space for added team-building activities & athletics
Campers will enjoy new, spacious modern cabins, with attached showers and facilities.
Delicious, balanced meals are served in a 5,200 square foot Kitchen & Dining Hall, overlooking sparkling Reflection Lake, with large decks ideal for outdoor dining.
CampSAY.org
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: OUR PHILOSOPHY
Camp SAY was established with one goal in mind – to provide children who stutter with a highly immersive and accepting summer camp experience that builds self-confidence and helps children develop the vital communication skills they need to fully express themselves without fear, bullying or ridicule.
Complementing our wide range of exciting traditional camp activities, Camp SAY provides each child with unique experiences that challenge them in a safe way, creating a strong sense of achievement and helping them confidently navigate the unique issues that children who stutter face in the everyday world.
STAFF
The staff is dedicated to creating a safe and accepting environment where every child can find their beautiful and unique voice. Approximately 80% of children return to camp. Parents and campers tell us it’s our staff and unique approach that consistently exceed expectations, making Camp SAY such a rewarding and transformative experience.
We provide an excellent Staff-to-Camper Ratio: With Camp’s leadership team, camp counselors, specialized activities staff and more, our staff-to-camper ratio is 1 staff member for every 2-3 campers. In addition, each bunk is staffed at night with at least 2 counselors for an average of 6-10 campers.
Counselors complete a comprehensive training program to support the social, emotional and physical needs of all our campers. Staff development includes leadership training and extensive information about stuttering, camper health and safety, camp philosophy, policies and procedures and much more. Additionally, Specialized Activities Staff is carefully selected based on their skills and expertise.
ACTIVITIES:
Camp SAY offers an incredible range of activities, including:
Creative Arts
Arts & crafts – including painting, drawing, jewelry making, lanyard and tie-dye
Performing Arts
Dance, dramatic arts, creative writing, playwriting, pottery, singing & songwriting, video production and more.
Land Sports
Baseball, basketball (6 courts), kickball, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis (9 all-weather Courts), volleyball, Frisbee and more.
Waterfront Activities
Swimming in a lake and heated swimming pool, as well as canoeing, kayak course, paddleboats, swimming, waterslide, zip-line, and more.
Outdoor
Adventure programs feature hiking and nature walks, rock-climbing walls, campfires (for S’mores and stories), recycling and environmental programs, ropes courses and more.
This spectacular, private camp facility offers a variety of activities with several sports fields, a gorgeous private lake, a heated swimming pool and so much more.
Heated Pool
6 Basketball Courts
9 Tennis Courts
2 Soccer Fields
Lacrosse Field
Baseball & Softball Fields
Hockey Rink
Beach Volleyball Court
Archery Range
Dance Studio
Gymnastics Pavilion
Fitness Center
Zip Line
Challenge Course
Nature Trails
Fishing Pond
Arts & Crafts Studios
Ceramics Studio
Lake swimming, canoeing, kayaking & paddle boarding
Abundant outdoor field space for added team-building activities & athletics
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Tuition and travel are offered on a sliding scale basis so all children can attend Camp SAY. To date, no child has been turned away from Camp SAY due to a family's inability to pay.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Camp offers Family Day where families visit campers, and in addition to welcoming kids & teens who stutter, we also welcome siblings and friends (ages 8-18).
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp SAY is a program of The Stuttering Association for the Young, which also offers year-round Confident Voices after-school & weekend arts programs and Speech Therapy. Learn more at: Our Camp Website Link: www.SAY.org
OTHER CAMP INFO: Meals: Camp SAY provides a wonderfully balanced meal plan with great options that kids will enjoy. In addition to the delicious main meals, we provide tasty snacks at key times during the day. We can accommodate a broad range of food restrictions to ensure that your child’s experience at Camp SAY is truly memorable.
Talented Nursing Team: Your child’s safety and well being is our highest priority. Our camp is staffed by a full-time, on-site registered nurse who can properly dispense any family-provided medications and can access medical specialists as needed.
Traveling to Camp SAY: Campers come from all around the country and abroad. We work closely with families to make each child’s trip to Camp SAY as safe and enjoyable as possible. We schedule a chaperoned flight from the southeast to New York City. Children taking individual flights are welcomed at the gate by camp staff. Upon arrival at the airport, camp staff helps navigate baggage claim, arrange check-in for return flights, and board campers on the bus for a fun trip to Camp SAY.
Our Personalized Approach: In order to fully personalize your child’s camp experience, our team obtains detailed preferences in advance of camp from you and your child – from their activities to seemingly small yet important details. For example, children who have birthdays at Camp SAY are celebrated with a group birthday song and birthday cake.
Amazing Results: Children and teens leave Camp SAY with so many important benefits such as increased confidence, new friendships, greater independence and feeling better prepared to begin the new school year in a very positive way. It’s the reason that 80% of campers return year after year. We offer a comprehensive Parent’s Handbook, with detailed information in many areas such as what to pack and wear, meals and nutrition (our camp provides balanced, healthy and delicious meals and can accommodate special dietary restrictions), transportation, important contact information and so much more.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp SAY 2018 summer season is July 30-August 13
Camp Tuition is $3,175, and tuition and travel is offered on a sliding scale basis.
Please visit our website for complete details at: Our Camp Website Link: www.CampSAY.org
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Interested in becoming a Camp SAY counselor, please contact Meg[AT]SAY.org
Lear more at: Our Camp Website Link: www.CampSAY.org
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Camp SAYA Summer Camp for Young People Who Stutter
Visit Our Bigtime Sports Academy Website
5708729982
2351 Rt 715
Tannersville, Pennsylvania 18372
CAMPER AGES: 7 - 17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Boy Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: This summer play BIG with Bigtime Basketball Camps in the Poconos. Bigtime Basketball Camps have helped players of all levels improve, develop, and become a student of the game. This summer Bigtime Basketball offers Junior Preps Camps for youth, Super Preps Camps for teens and, Super Preps travel teen tour weekend for high schoolers. Our combination of a fun-filled day camp experience with high-level instruction, competition, and equipment gives campers a summer to remember. Bigtime Basketball helps you Be the Best you can Be.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Basketball, Adventure, Travel, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located 1 mile south of RT 80 at exit 299 in the Poconos. Please visit our website for lots of camp photos.
▌Read More about Bigtime Sports Academy
CAMP FACILITIES: We have a private basketball development court. Our professional equipment contains two shoot-away machines and an assortment of training aids, WE also have an indoor strength and player development are equipped with flat screen tvs and athletic lounge area.
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Bigtime Sports Academy
Visit Our Carlisle Family YMCA, Camp Thompson Website
717-486-5480 Camp Thompson
brose[AT]carlislefamilyymca.org
800 Pine Grove Rd
Gardners, Pennsylvania 17324
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
717-243-2525x208
CAMPER AGES: 7-15
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The Camp Thompson program is an authentic 7-day resident camp experience with almost a century of tradition, as well as new fun challenges for campers and staff that earn them points for color wars. Each week campers will live in a cabin with their peers to enjoy their summer camp adventure. During their stay your camper will get the chance to experience each activity while also competing in Color Wars, taking a run on the zip line* or packing out on their overnight to the Appalachian trail, or just enjoying some cabin time at the lake or the new key log at the creek with their new friends. Our programs are built on diversity, innovation and creativity to ensure that each week is a new adventure for both new and returning campers. Camp Thompson runs adventure camp for ages 7-15 for 4 weeks ( July 5th - Aug 1st, 2015.)
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more. We Have Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle-boarding, Log Rolling, Climbing, Mountain Boarding, A&C, Nature, Outdoor Living Skills, Overnight Trips, Pack Outs, & Original Late Night Games & Activities For Staff & Campers.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located 30 minutes south of Harrisburg,PA in the Pine Grove Furnace State Park and Michaux Forest on 52 acres between 2 lakes.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have 10 cabins, dining hall, basketball court, pavilion, access to 2 man-made lakes, creek, large grass field, 2 rustic campfire locations, and we nestle our program areas in and around the surrounding forest.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Thompson is an ACA accredited camp, a national accreditation from the American Camping Association. This means our staff and camp need to meet certain requirements and standards every year. All staff are CPR\AED, First Aid, and Lifeguard Certfied. We complete 60 hours of staff training; including program areas ( tower, archery, OLS) as well as Darkness 2 Light, Child Abuse and Mandating reporting training. All staff complete 3 background checks, and go through two extensive interviews for hire.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: L.I.T. is an exciting and challenging program geared toward building the participants’ leadership skills while still in a supervised and structured environment. During the program participants will develop the following leadership components: time management, leading organized activities, service learning, public speaking and listening. These valuable tools are beneficial in more than the camp community; they will be useful in life as well. Working in small groups, teens will participate in team initiatives, leadership workshops, service projects and all camp activities. As part of the course participants will create, plan and implement a 2- to 3-day back-packing trip for themselves at the end of the their course. This is a 2-week residential program but just like the younger campers, participants go home in between sessions.
14-15 years old
Member Fee:$426
Non-Member Fee:$497
Sessions:July 3-16, 2015
CIT
The C.I.T. program focuses on leadership, communication, counseling and activity skills necessary to become a counselor. If selected, CITs may request positions lasting from three to six weeks. This is an unpaid, volunteer program. There is no fee for participation. Applications must be submitted and interviews will be conducted.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Come to Camp Thompson and enjoy a spring weekend with your family. During the weekend, camp staff will provide activities for you and your family, or you can just take time to relax in scenic Pine Grove Furnace State Park in the Michaux State Forest. All meals are included, but you are encouraged to bring your own snacks. Please dress appropriately for outdoor activities including archery, canoeing, climbing the Alpine Tower, hiking, sling shots and more!
May 14-15th, 2016
Member Fee:$120 / cabin
Non-Member Fee:$140 / cabin
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2016 Resident Camp Dates
July 3 - 9
July 10 - 16
July 17 - 23
July 24 - August 30
Member Fee:$299 / week ***Early Bird $285 / week through Feb. 28, 2016
Non-Member Fee:$359 / week ***Early Bird $339 / week through Feb. 28, 2016
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We have a few different positions available at Camp Thompson for the summer:
Camp Nurse, paid internship
Camp Cook
Boy Counselors (age 17+)
Girl Counselors ( age 17+)
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Carlisle Family YMCA Camp Thompson
Visit Our YMCA Camp Soles Website
814-352-7217
kschell[AT]ymcapgh.org
campsoles[AT]ymcapgh.org
134 Camp Soles Ln.
Rockwood, Pennsylvania 15557
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our YMCA Camp Soles Video
CAMPER AGES: 5-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Family Camp
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): YMCA
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Our vision is to provide campers an experience that builds meaningful friendships, promotes opportunities for life long memories, and leads in the development of a stronger character. Our focus is to instill the core values of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility among each and every camper.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Soccer, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Team Sports, Adventure, and more. Ga-Ga, Deck Hockey, Ultimate Frisbee, Carpet-ball, & Capture The Flag.
CAMP LOCATION: YMCA Camp Soles are located just an hour and half from Pittsburgh and three hours from the Washington DC metro area. We are easily accessible from the PA Turnpike and Interstate 68.
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CAMP FACILITIES: The facilities at Camp Soles consists of 23 cabins, an 18-acre lake, basketball court, athletic field, nature center, arts center, meeting space, beautiful dining hall (seats 175), and much more!
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Mission: “To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.”
Our Vision is to “Transform one camper at a time through programs that build meaningful friendships, create opportunities for life long memories, and lead in the development of a stronger character.
YMCA Camp Soles is a traditional YMCA camp in the Laurel Highland Mountains of southwestern Pennsylvania. We offer high quality and affordable day, overnight, and family camp programs. Our campers have the opportunity to try their hand at a variety of activities such as swimming, Ga-Ga, arts and crafts, rock climbing, archery, zip lining, and much much more.
While camp activities are an important part of a summer camp, they are actually the tools we use to teach campers how to build meaningful friendships, create opportunities for life long memories, and lead in the development of a stronger character. Our focus is to instill the core values of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility among each and every camper.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Being a CIT at YMCA Camp Soles gives you a unique training opportunity that will serve you well should you ever desire to return as a camp counselor, work in day care or after-school programs, or become a coach or mentor for younger kids. Our CIT program is specifically designed for teens who are interested in working with kids. We teach critical counseling skills, behavior management, and instruction techniques.
Being a CIT is about learning practical skills that you will hone at camp. For example, you will work with our staff as assistant instructors in the various program areas across Camp Soles. You will also be assigned a cabin to help with everything from running activities to working with homesick campers. Camp is after all about learning through positive relationships and our counselors are role models for our CITs as much as they are for campers.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: At the Y, no child or family is turned away due to inability to pay. That holds true at YMCA camps as well. Realizing that different families have different abilities to pay, we created a three tier pricing program. Based on an honor system, your family chooses which tier you can afford. Tier placement does not change any aspect of the experience your child will receive. It is a way to ensure that every child can access the same opportunities.
Further financial assistance is available, if needed. Please contact the camp office for more information. (814-352-7217)
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp at YMCA Camp Soles is reminiscent of a gentler, less hassled time and provides an opportunity to bolster family relationships and time to relax as a family in a beautiful natural setting.
FAMILY CAMP WEEK
JUNE 21ST-27TH, 2015
Half Cabin (Sleeps 8): $ 745/session
Full Cabin (Sleeps 16): $1490/session
LABOR DAY WEEKEND
SEPTEMBER 4TH- SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2015
Half Cabin (Sleeps 8): $ 372.50/session
Full Cabin (Sleeps 16): $745/session
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Our 264 acres of woods, meadows, wetlands, ponds and lakefront provide a quality blend of social and academic education for both students and teachers.
Whether planning their next move on our challenge course, flying down the zip line, or measuring the water quality based on the biological life found in the pond, students develop skills through real life applications.
Our interdisciplinary approach helps students discover an enthusiasm for learning that later reinforces their study in the classroom. Camp Soles Staff and School Staff partner together to create memories and knowledge that will last a life time!
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2015 RESIDENT CAMP SESSIONS:
Session 1: (Mini Camp) June 29th –July 2nd
Session 2: July 19th-24th
Session 3: July 26th- July 31st
Session 4: August 2nd-7th
Session 1 (Mini Camp)
Tier A: $360
Tier B: $260
Tier C: $210
Sessions 2, 3, and 4
Tier A: $485
Tier B: $385
Tier C: $335
PRICES
Tier A: Cost of Camp + Scholarship Assistance for another family.
Tier B: Actual Cost of Camp
Tier C: Subsidized Rate
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
YMCA Camp Soles is more than just a summer camp. We are a home to a lucky few, and home away from home for many more. Our staff members come from various local universities as well as out of state and as far as Australia and Europe. Working at camp can be life changing.
You will have an opportunity to see children flourish under your care… to see yourself grow in such a short period of time … this is the profound change that so many staff members experience. Friendships between staff develop here that can last a lifetime.
We are looking for people who embody the four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility have a genuine love for children, who are kind and patient, who show a love for the out-of-doors and are happy to share that with children, and who support the YMCA mission.
Requirement: All General Counselors must have 18+ years old or have graduated High School and be hold a current certification in CPR and First Aid.
Must be available the following dates: June 10th-August 15th, 2015
POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
Boys Village Director
Girls Village Director
Health Officer
Waterfront Coordinator
General Cabin Counselors
Arts and Crafts Cabin Counselor
High Adventure Cabin Counselor
Lifeguard Cabin Counselors (must have current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification)
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YMCA Camp Soles
Visit Our Island Lake Camp Website
570-798-2550 (Summer) 914-769-6060 (Winter)
info[AT]islandlake.com
50 Island Lake Road
Starrucca, PA 18462
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
175 Tompkins Ave
Pleasantville, NY 10570
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Island Lake Camp Video
CAMPER AGES: 7 - 17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Overnight
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Have the summer of your life at a prestigious coed overnight camp in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. Island Lake offers individualized programming for each child in sports, theater, circus, dance, skate park, arts & crafts, water sports, music, pioneering, magic, video, science, cooking, gymnastics, tennis, mountain biking and equine science.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Baseball, Cheerleading, Weightloss, Soccer, Golf, Gymnastics, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Volleyball, Wrestling, Martial Arts, Science, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Circus
CAMP LOCATION: 500 Acres in the beautiful Pocono Mountains 2 1/2 hours North of New York City and Philadelphia.
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CAMP FACILITIES: 24 Boys Cabins and 24 Girls Cabins. All cabins are modern wooden cottages with bathrooms and showers. Heated pool and water slide, full circus program and horseback riding on camp.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Individualized program based on each camper's needs and interests. 6 activity periods each day, you choose all of them.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1: June 24 - July 22, 2017
Session 2: July 22 - Aug 12, 2017
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Visit Our Camp Westmont Website
914-861-2929 (winter)
570-448-2500 (summer)
bari[AT]campwestmont.com
81 Spruce Lake Road
Poyntelle, Pennsylvania 18454
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
144 King St
Chappaqua, NY 10514
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Camp Westmont Video
CAMPER AGES: 6-16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Westmont, a co-ed traditional sleep-away camp in the Pocono Mountains of Northeast Pennsylvania
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Weightloss, Soccer, Golf, Gymnastics, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Volleyball, Team Sports, Academics, Adventure, and more. 3D Printing, Circus, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Skateboarding, Archery
CAMP LOCATION: We are located 2 hours north of NYC, 2 hours from Philly and 45 minutes from Binghamton, NY. 15 minutes off the board of New York.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Our camper living facilities are beautiful modern cabins, all of which have wood flooring, windows, air-conditioning and ceiling fans. Modern updated bathrooms with showers and toilet stalls, are within the cabins. The bunks are spacious with plenty of storage for camper and counselor's clothing.
Our facilities, most of which are lit for night play, include basketball courts, baseball/softball fields, hockey rinks, covered turf football/lacrosse/soccer field, grass lacrosse/football fields, grass soccer fields, indoor gymnastics center, tennis courts, volleyball courts, a heated swimming pool, extensive water park and lake toys, cardio and weight rooms, Outdoor Adventure facilities (rock walls, ropes courses, ziplines, and more), woodworking shop, arts & crafts, culinary center, spin studio, archery range, movie theater, canteen, health center and dining hall.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Westmont has been owned and operated by the Moskowitz family since its inception in 1981. Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Pocono Mountains in Wayne County, PA, Camp Westmont is situated on 400 acres of gently rolling hills with a private 100-acre lake. Westmont provides a fun-filled summer of varied activities for campers ages 6 through 16. Westmont is a co-ed camp with two very distinct campuses – boys on Boys Side and girls on Girls Side. All of our activities are on-site so Westmont’s campers do not need to travel off property to enjoy their daily activities. Westmont caters to all age groups; as our campers mature, they are afforded more freedom and diversified activities to keep them engaged, energized, and excited.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For Camp Westmont's important dates and tuition information, please visit us at Our Camp Website Link: Our Camp Website Link: www.campwestmont.com
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
The relationships that our counselors develop with their campers and staff make each summer unforgettable. Our counselors hail from all over the world. We are looking to hire staff for all of our summer coaching/counselor positions. If you are interested, please reach out to Bari Margolis, bari[AT]campwestmont.com.
Currently looking for energetic, enthusiastic individuals to work. Positions we are looking to fill include; General Camp Counselors, Lifeguards, Sports Coaches, People with experience/knowledge with 3D printing/music & instruments/small animals/reptiles/horses/go karts/trapeze & arial skills. We provide a competitive salary, room, board, three meals a day and laundry service throughout the summer. Counselors are given days/time off. No uniform required. This would no doubt be the best summer of your life! For more information, check out our web site and apply online today.
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Visit Our B'nai B'rith Perlman Camp Website
202-857-6663
info[AT]perlmancamp.org
661 Rose Hill Road
Lake Como, PA 18437
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
2020 K St. NW
7th Floor
Washington D.C.
20006
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our B'nai B'rith Perlman Camp Video
CAMPER AGES: 8 - 17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Residencial Camp- 2,3,4 and 7 week sessions
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Jewish.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Musical Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Baseball, Weightloss, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Nestled in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania on 350 magnificent acres, B'nai B'rith Perlman Camp is committed to providing children with a safe, fun and enriching summer camp experience in a Jewish environment. We are about 2.5 Hours from NYC, Philadelphia and the Long Island Area, with buses also coming from the Washington DC to take campers to camp.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have a boys and girls side of camp, with 10 cabins on each. Tennis courts, 2 basketball courts, 2 beach volleyball courts, a beautiful outdoor amphitheater overlooking the lake, a zip line, indoor/outdoor climbing wall and many other beautiful spots of enjoy your summer!
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: For 60 years, B'nai B'rith Perlman Camp has become the second home for campers and staff alike. Join the Perlman Camp family today, and experience Jewish overnight camping at its best! Since 1954, Perlman Camp has created a fun and inclusive family atmosphere, which provides opportunities for growth and the development of a positive self-identity. We pride ourselves on our exceptional childcare, outstanding program, and engaging Jewish programming.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We have a two year Leadership Program at Perlman Camp. The first year is the Pioneer program, for campers entering into 11th grade. They live on platform tents in the foods, cook their own meals, create their own programming and spend 3 weeks in Israel. Campers going into 12 grade participate in our Staff-In-Training (SIT) program. The spend the summer learning the values of being a counselor, transitioning from camper to staff and then living in the bunks for the last 3 weeks of camp.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer a financial aid application to any family in need, and do our best to provide as much aid as possible. There is also the One Happy Camper Grant and Bunk Connect Available through the FJC.
Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.jewishcamp.org
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Full Season-Sunday, June 29th - Friday, August 15th
First Session-Sunday, June 29th - Friday, July 25th
Second Session-Sunday, July 27th - Friday, August 15th
Rookie Session A-Sunday, June 29th-Friday July 11th
Rookie Session B-Sunday July 27th-Friday August 8th
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Bnai Brith Perlman Camp
Visit Our Camp Conquest Website
(717) 336-2541
steve[AT]campconquest.org
480 Forest Road
Denver, Pennsylvania 17517
CAMPER AGES: 7-15
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Activities Include Swimming, Team Building, Target Sports, Waterslide, Walking Trails, A Fishing Pond, & Athletic Field Activities.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located in Northern Lancaster County, 45 minutes north of Lancaster City. Please visit our website for camp directions, photos, and videos.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have 6 cabins with 8 bunk beds and bathroom facilities, 4 cabins with just beds, an outdoor pool, 2 meeting rooms with sound and projection, a dining hall and 2 smaller kitchen facilities, 2 camp fire sites, a gym, a day use activity center, and a pond
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Pioneer Camp (ages 7-9)
Adventure Camp (ages 10-12)
Quest Camp (13-15)
Outdoor Xtreme Camp is a boys only program (ages 10-15) includes outdoor and marksmanship skills
Horsemanship Camp is a girls only program (ages 10-15)
STACC is a counselor training program (ages 15-17)
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Father/Daughter is offered in the Fall
Father/Son is offered in the Spring
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We hire close to 25 college students each summer to serve as our Support Staff. This team consists of guides (counselors), activity instructors, coaches, and coordinators. Each role has specific functions and responsibilities, which you can learn more about by checking out our website.
If you have questions, contact Steve Weaver at steve[AT]campconquest.org or call 717-336-2541. We would love to have you be a part of our team this summer!
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Visit Our South Mountain YMCA Camps Website
610-670-2267
ycamps[AT]smymca.org
201 Cushion Peak Road
PO Box 147
Wernersville, Pennsylvania 19565
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our South Mountain YMCA Camps Video
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Sailing, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: South Mountain YMCA Camps is located Southwest of Reading, PA and offers plenty to see and do. Please visit our website for pictures and videos of our camps.
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CAMP FACILITIES: With more than 600 acres and 90 buildings, South Mountain YMCA Camps offers a variety of facilities and amenities which include 24 new log cabins, bathhouses, equestrian trails, lodges, and much more.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We welcome you to the mountain and invite you to share in our Fire of Friendship, determined in our belief that every person shares the potential to grow in wisdom, to discover their unique and independent voice, to nurture others and to engage their communities. The fun and challenging programs we offer foster communication, trust, problem-solving and deeper spiritual connections, while preparing young people to lead and be led. The South Mountain YMCA Camps are more than a series of camping and retreat programs on the mountaintop, they are a way of life – a philosophy – that are exciting to explore and easy to embrace.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Bring the whole family for a fun, relaxing weekend on the mountain! Develop strong family bonds during this special time away from the hustle and bustle of the everyday world as you enjoy a camp experience everyone will remember all year long. Let us do all the cooking and cleaning while you enjoy quality time with your kids.
"Camptivities" are scheduled throughout the day so that your family members can participate as much, or as little, as they like. Evenings are filled with themed all-camp programs. Past family camps have included hiking, field games, challenge course, archery, climbing tower, live reptiles, outdoor skills, arts & crafts, a square dance, a luau…and that’s just the beginning!
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website to get the most accurate information on sessions, dates, and fees for our programs.
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South Mountain YMCA Camps
Visit Our Camp Penn Website
717-762-2693
camppenn[AT]susumc.org
8005 Old Forge Road
Waynesboro, Pennsylvania 17268
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
PO Box 511
Waynesboro, PA 17268
CAMPER AGES: 6-18 years
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Penn is a seasonal facility that welcomes guest groups April through October. Our rustic facilities are the perfect place to take time away, connect with one another, and encounter nature in a personal way. During the summer, Camp Penn hosts engaging summer camps for children and youth. Here, young people are invited to be themselves and experience true, loving, Christian community. Everyone is welcome to experience this special place and become a member of the Camp Penn family.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Basketball, Swimming, Volleyball, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: This camp is located across from Old Forge State Park, nestled in the southern edge of the Michaux State Forest. Please visit our website and facebook page for lots of camp photos and videos.
CAMP FACILITIES: We have an outdoor pool, rec hall, dining hall, canteen, beautiful chapel, outdoor basketball courts, pavilions, Summer campers sleep in long house style cabins.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Located in South Central Pennsylvania, Camp Penn is surrounded by the beautiful wilderness of Michaux State Forest and adjacent to the Appalachian Trail. This historic facility, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, hosts retreat groups and annual summer camps.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp Website Link: camppenn.org for rates and additional information
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Visit Our Jumonville Christian Camp & Retreat Center Website
1 (800) 463-7688
(724) 439-4912
info[AT]Jumonville.org
887 Jumonville Rd.
Hopwood, Pennsylvania 15445
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Jumonville Christian Camp & Retreat Center Video
CAMPER AGES: All - children, youth, adults, and families
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. 3 day mini-camps, 5 & 6 day camps and one 10 day camp offered.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Jumonville offers Sports, Sampler, Arts, Adventure, Family & Specialty Camps for all ages. A variety of 3 day & week long camps are available to choose from each week in premier facilities. 4:1 Camper to counselor ratio with 3 weeks of training prior to the start of the camp season.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Jesus & Me Adventure Camp, Discovery Camp for mentally and physically challenged.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Golf, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Team Sports, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Adventure Camps Offer Activities Such As Rock Climbing, Whitewater Rafting, Or "Duckies" & Laurel Caverns Caving. Some Offer Bike/Hike Trips & Pedal/Paddle Trips To Ohiopyle State Park, Waterpark Trips, King Swing & Zipline, High & Low Ropes Courses, Indoor Adventure Climbing Center, Archery, Or Mountainboards. See Brochure/website For More Information.
CAMP LOCATION: 50 miles South of Pittsburgh, PA in the beautiful Laurel Highlands on 280 acres of mountaintop woodlands and campus living. Best known for the Cross of Christ, a 60 foot tall, white, steel, cross, built in 1950 by the Methodist Church. Hiking up to Dunbar's Knob to see the cross and breathtaking views is an inspiring highlight for the thousands who come to visit every year. See photos and videos on our extensive website.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: jumonville.org Jumonville offers co-ed, resident camps in summer months, and retreat space year round. It is United Methodist affiliated, and open to all Christian denominations. Lodging ranges from luxury private rooms to family-style lodges and cozy cabins, with delicious meals for up to 350-400 guests. The Inn and Lodge have kitchens, lounges, fireplaces. Cabins have lounge/common area and 16-24 beds, mini-fridge and coffeepot/or full kitchen.
Outdoor sports facilities include basketball, volleyball, sand volleyball, baseball/softball, tennis, swimming pool, soccer, archery, shuffleboard, mountainboarding, & an 18 hole disc golf course. Multiple hiking trails, campfire sites, and sports fields are located throughout the campus. Ga-Ga ball, and 9-square in the air are also offered.
Also, Dining Hall, several meeting rooms, large indoor stage area, Adventure Center for indoor rock climbing and rappelling, Snack and Gift shop, Chapel, and 2 picnic shelters are available. Three challenge ropes courses, and an indoor Adventure Center serve our most popular programs for rock climbing, individual and group initiatives.
At the end of an exciting day, there's nothing like sitting by the campfire, looking up at the stars, and seeing the awesome sight of The Great Cross shining into the night. And website visitors will love to see the changing seasons and day to day beauty of the Cross from morning until evening via webcam.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Every week has multiple camps with a focus on arts, adventure, sports, sampler and family camps. Other camps/activities not listed above include: Fishing, Autism, Games Camp, Geocaching, disc golf, Mommy/Daddy & Me - or grandparents, Family Adventure, Special needs, Special needs Adventure, over 20 adventure camps, from basic to advanced - rock climbing. Also, Youghiogheny River raft/canoe/ducky water sports, caving, biking, hiking, mountainboarding, team building, 3 ropes courses, including low and high elements, King Swing, Zip line.
Jumonville exists to share the Christian faith with all who come. The dedicated staff and volunteers operate a summer camping program that is well known for its variety and quality. Interactive worship, Bible study and discussion groups are interwoven throughout programs that highlight Adventure, Sports, Arts and Sampler camps for all ages. Activities vary based on age and camp selected. Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: camp.jumonville.org.
Camper-counselor ratios are 4:1 and include both paid and volunteer counselors who are screened and trained prior to working with campers. Camp is a place to learn, grow, and enjoy the great outdoors. Campers learn confidence, caring and social skills, spiritual lessons and personal growth in a community of encouragement. Not only is it challenging and fun, the Jumonville Adventure Program is an outstanding tool for building teamwork, confidence, and problem-solving in life-changing ways.
Children, youth, adults and families may come for a week of recreation, inspiration, and adventure for a very reasonable rate. In addition, scholarship help is available for those who want to come, but the full cost would be a hardship.
It is easy to step back in time while exploring the area's rich history and heritage. Jumonville Glen was the site of George Washington's first battle, and a small museum of artifacts has been preserved from the French and Indian War that followed.
In addition, the state operated an Orphan School on the property after the Civil War. The beautiful campus, 19th century stone buildings, and flagstone walkways reflect the rich past of this mountaintop, and yet still offer exceptional lodging, comfort and modern conveniences. Camp has always been a great way to make new friends, grow in faith, and experience the best fun of the summer with something for everyone to enjoy!
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT Weekend in April, and week-long training in June. If approved, this qualifies participants to volunteer for other weeks of the summer camp program based on need, interest, and availability.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial Aid is available at: Our Camp Website Link: jumonville.org.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Week, Mommy, Daddy & Me, Grandma, Grandpa & Me(4-7, 5-9, 7-10 years old), Creative Arts Thing - all ages, individuals and families.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Retreats - see Calendar of Events at Our Camp Website Link: jumonville.org.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Activities list: Our Camp Website Link: camp.jumonville.org
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: camp.jumonville.org.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Positions still open for Kitchen staff, Counselors, Adventure and Audio Video Staff.
For jobs info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.jumonville.org
To apply, please visit:
Our Camp Website Link: jumonville.org.
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Jumonville Christian Camp and Retreat Center
Visit Our Camp Chimaqua - Bereavement Support Camp for Children Grieving a Loss Through Death Website
Pathways Center for Grief & Loss (717) 391-2413; 1-800-924-7610
pathways[AT]hospicecommunity.org
Gretna Glen Camp & Retreat Center
87 Old Mine Rd.
Lebanon, Pennsylvania 17042
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Pathways Center for Grief & Loss, 4075 Old Harrisburg Pike, Mount Joy, PA 17552
CAMPER AGES: Grieving children ages 6-12
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Friday, May 29 through Sunday, May 31, 2020
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Chimaqua is an overnight weekend camp for children ages 6-12 grieving a loss through death. Camp Chimaqua is a program of the Pathways Center for Grief & Loss and is focused on helping your child learn about loss, develop coping skills and build self-confidence. This is achieved through fun-filled activities and opportunities for small- and large-group sharing. Camp is staffed by professional counselors and specially-trained volunteers. At Camp Chimaqua, each camper is individually paired with an adult buddy to provide companionship, support and supervision. A camp nurse is available through the duration camp. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Pathways Center counselors meet with families to determine if camp will best meet your child’s needs.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Camp Chimaqua is an overnight weekend camp for children ages 6-12 grieving a loss through death. Camp Chimaqua is a program of the Pathways Center for Grief & Loss.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
and more. Bereavement Support For Children.
CAMP LOCATION: Camp Chimaqua is held at Gretna Glen Camp & Retreat Center. Two hundred acres of scenic hills and woodlands are ideal for this overnight camp. The opportunities for children to explore nature, develop friendships, broaden their experiences and grow on their grief journey at Gretna Glen are life changing. The safety of Gretna Glen campers is something we take seriously. In order to provide a “Safe Sanctuary,” we carefully select staff members and volunteers through an application process that requires references, background checks, and child abuse clearances. Staff and Volunteers are trained before working with campers. The campsite is accredited by the American Camp Association. To earn accreditation, Gretna Glen complies with more than 300 health, safety and program quality standards
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CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Chimaqua has acres of woods, fields and tumbling brooks. The setting includes rustic lodges, cabins, a swimming pool, lake, trails and many other amenities.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Chimaqua is an overnight weekend camp for grieving children ages 6-12 offered by the Pathways Center for Grief & Loss. Our focus is on helping your child learn about loss, develop coping skills and build self-confidence. This is achieved through fun-filled activities and opportunities for small- and large-group sharing. In the safe and accepting environment of camp, the children learn ways to understand and express their feelings about their loss. The campers also benefit from spending time with other children who have also experienced a loss. Camp is staffed by professional Pathways Center counselors and trained volunteers, and a registered nurse is on-site for the duration of camp. A specially-trained adult buddy is paired with each child to provide constant companionship, support and supervision throughout the weekend.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial assistance is available.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): In addition to Camp Chimaqua, The Pathways Center for Grief & Loss offers individual grief counseling year round and three 8-week grief group series throughout the school year. There is no fee for these services. Please call the Pathways Center at (717) 391-2413 or (800) 924-7610 for more information or visit our website: Our Camp Website Link: www.pathwaysthroughgrief.org.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Chimaqua is a program of Hospice & Community Care's Pathways Center for Grief & Loss. The Pathways Center for Grief & Loss is a free community resource for children, teens and adults who are coping with the death of someone significant in their lives. Our mission is to support and encourage the inherent ability to heal and discern new paths on one's journey through grief. Professionally trained Pathways Center counselors are committed to:
- Providing support to individuals of all ages
- Educating others about common grief responses
- Facilitating opportunities to interact with others who have had similar experiences
- Teaching effective coping skills The Pathways Center is here to help meet the individual needs of you and your family, from support groups to resources, counseling, camps and more. Please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.hospiceandcommunitycare.org.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Any child must meet with a Pathways Center counselor to determine if camp will meet the child's needs. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp Chimaqua will be held over the last weekend of May, Friday through Sunday. Thanks to the generosity of the community, the only cost is a $25 registration fee per child. Registration deadline is May 1. Financial assistance is available. Registration fees are nonrefundable one week prior to the date of the camp. Call the Pathways Center for Grief & Loss at (717) 391-2413 or (800) 924-7610 for more information or visit our website: Our Camp Website Link: www.pathwaysthroughgrief.org.
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Visit Our World Scholars Academy Website
+1(877) 680-9775
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
1188 Bishop Street, Suite 1509
Honolulu, HI
96813
CAMPER AGES: 12-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Online.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: World Scholars Academy offers elite summer courses and internships taught by world-leading professional scholars and accompanied by exceptional peers from around the world. Learn advanced study skills and deep conceptual understanding of your subject from the world's most accomplished educators.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Team Sports, Computers, Math, Science, Technology, Academics, Adventure, and more.
Business, Medicine, Law, Engineering, International Relations, Creative Writing
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CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for up-to-date information.
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Visit Our Camp Speers YMCA Website
(570) 828-2329
campspeers[AT]philaymca.org
143 Nichecronk Road
Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania 18328
CAMPER AGES: Day Camp-Nursery-11th Grade and Overnight Camp Grades 3-11
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. We offer Day Camp for our local residents and an overnight camp program for campers entering 3rd grade and through 11th grade.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): YMCA
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Team Sports, Math, Science, Technology, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Sailing, Mountain Biking, Canoeing, Art, Fitness, Archery, Survival Skills, High & Low Ropes Courses, Media Arts & Photography, Fishing, & Much More.
CAMP LOCATION: Summer is a magical time for children, and there is nowhere better to spend a summer than on Lake Nichecronk! Our 1100-acre forest provides a charming setting for age-appropriate, action-packed activities and social interactions designed to meet the precise needs of each stage of a camper's development -- allowing them to enjoy our traditional camp experience and programs. We also offer our Day Camp program for our local residents. Please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.campspeersymca.org for additional details.
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CAMP FACILITIES: The incredible Lake Nichecronk is a centerpoint here at Camp Speers. Of course, that is in addition to our rustic cabins, challenge course and climbing towers, zip line, art center, and so much more, including our incredible Equestrian Program which offers lessons in both Western and English riding styles.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Since 1948 Camp Speers has been providing incredible summer experiences to children from the United States and many countries around the world. Our campers become stronger, gain confidence, and leave here as young leaders, all of course with the desire to come back next summer. Camp Speers has also established an excellent reputation with our Leadership Programming (both the CIT and LIT Sessions).
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Camp Speers has also established an excellent reputation with our Leadership Programming (both the CIT and LIT Sessions).
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer Financial Assistance to families.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp Labor Day and Memorial Day
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We offer Outdoor Education, Famiy Retreats, and Group retreats. Also Cub Scout and Girl Scout Camp-Outs!
OTHER CAMP INFO: Call today and schedule a tour at a time convenient for you.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For specific dates and rates information please refer to our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.campspeersymca.org.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are currently looking for counselors for the Summer Camp!
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Visit Our Teen Quest Ranch Website
814.444.9500
quest[AT]teenquest.org
293 Rich Rd
Somerset, Pennsylvania 15501
CAMPER AGES: 7 -18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Winter, Spring, Fall - weekends Summer - weeks
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Inner-city mission camps, Kids Camps, Teens camps, and seasonal weekend camps. We offer horseback riding, paintball, go-carts, archery, basketball, laser tag, Flying Squirrel, Challenge Course, Gaga ball, climbing wall, fishing, boating, hiking, bouldering, lake tubing and much more.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Handicap facilities available
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Basketball, Football, Golf, Horses/Equestrian, Volleyball, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Our 140-acre Ranch is located 60 miles south of Pittsburgh in the beautiful Laurel Mountains near Somerset Pa and an easy exit from the PA turnpike.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have 14 modern cabins, dining hall, the Extreme Barn chock full of activities, a boating and fishing lake, Challenge Course, sand volleyball, tube run, baseball field, paintball woods course and
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We have an MIT/Apprentice training program. (Missionaries in training) offered throughout the year beginning in summer.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Discount for children of full-time pastors and active military
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Round-Ups are held annually at the Ranch in Spring and Fall.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Four season camping at its best: Snow Camp, spring Revamp camps, summer missions and traditional summer camps, fall Power Charge camps. We also offer Extreme Days - Four afternoon hours of of pure fun for youth groups year-round.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Check out our website for camp dates: Our Camp Website Link: www.TeenQuest.org
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Teen Quest Ranch
Visit Our Longacre Leadership Camp Website
717-567-3349
lindsay[AT]longacre.com
6565 Creek Rd.
Newport, PA 17074
CAMPER AGES: 8-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: WE ARE A COMMUNITY THAT IS COMMITTED TO FINDING OUR MOST AUTHENTIC SELVES. Through empowered decision making, open and honest communication, and relationship building, teens and young leaders will experience independence, self-expression, and living joyfully. Join us for Overnight Summer Camp on a working farm outside of Harrisburg, PA. June 24th - August 15th 2018.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Academics, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Organic Farming, Animal Husbandry, Leadership Development, Community Service, Construction & Woodworking.
CAMP LOCATION: We are 25 miles north of Harrisburg, PA. We are 2.5 hours from Philadelphia, 4 hours from New York City, 3 hours from DC and 4 hours from Pittsburgh.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Located on a beautiful 114 acre Farm, our programming occurs in our vegetable garden, on our horse trails, and in our wooden barn. Our Camp Site is located in a beautiful wooden canopy, near Little Buffalo State Park, with rustic cabins, a separate bath house, and family style dining hall.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We practice leadership at the farm. It looks like learning to care for our community spaces together. It looks like square dancing in the barn and growing closer through shared experiences. It looks like eating together as one big family for every meal, sharing stories from our days and a laugh over spilled milk. It looks like learning to give and receive open and honest feedback in more effective ways. They say that the best way to learn a language is to live immersed in a native culture. We're a culture of leaders. We hope you'll come learn with us, and teach us about what's inside of you.
WE LEARN THE LANGUAGE OF LEADERSHIP BY LIVING IMMERSED IN A CULTURE OF LEADERSHIP.
COMMUNITY
Being a leader means striving to understand, know, and love your community.
SELF
We can’t lead if we don’t know ourselves. Try new things, teach what you know, and listen to feedback.
COMMUNICATION
Communication is the bridge between ourselves and the community. It is where the magic happen.
Go camping, play Magic, learn the ukulele, climb a rock face, play soccer, learn to cook, have a barn dance, ride a horse, read a book, make up a new game, have a cardboard sword battle. These are just a few of the incredibly fun activities you will have to choose from at camp. The magic of Longacre happens as we bring learning leadership into all aspects of camp life and come together as a community. We believe in learning by living, and learning to better communicate how we feel about our experiences.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership is the backbone to our program. To us, Leadership looks different for everyone. By building relationships, practicing open and honest communication, and empowered decision making. Our community values self-expression, compassion, cooperative leadership, and living joyfully.
Throughout every aspect of our program, campers and staff develop lifelong friends, indelible memories, and tangible skills. We grow leaders each summer who make lasting impacts on their communities, families, and the world.
Two aspects of our program that specifically are designed for intentional communication, empowered decision making, and relationship building include Crew and Group. Crew is the daily "chores" group that every camper participates in. This is anything from cooking breakfast, to cleaning the stalls and feeding the horses, to taking out the trash and recycling around camp. We do hard work, and then we get to play! Group is our evening program that is defined as "the part of Longacre that makes us unique". This is an intentionally facilitated communication workshop for all of our campers and staff. This is where we use communication tools and skills to better understand ourselves, others, and how we interact with the world.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Early bird discounts available.
Please contact us if you are interested in Financial Aid.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Please contact us at lindsay[AT]longacre.com if you would like to join us for a Family Farm Weekend this fall!
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
TEEN LEADERSHIP CAMP (AGES 12-18)
Session 1 - 3 weeks - 6/24 - 7/14 ($4,324)
Session 2 - 3 weeks - 7/15 - 8/4 ($4,324)
Double Session - 6 weeks - 6/24 -8/4 ($7,209)
YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM (AGES 8-12)
MiniCamp - 10 days - 8/5- 8/15 ($2,224)
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Newport, PA
Big Kid
Longacre Leadership
Longacre Leadership Camp is a residential, co-ed summer camp located in Central Pennsylvania for students aged 8 - 18. We are located on a 114 acre farm 40 minutes north of Harrisburg and will be enjoying our 44th summer this year. Position dates are from June 14th - August 15th 2018.
We hire camp counselors, AKA Big Kids aged 21 and over who are passionate about working with young people and who are committed to building a community. We are looking for staff with a range of skills and expertise including, carpentry, horse riding, arts and crafts, animal husbandry, outdoor education and organic gardening. This position is a blend of farm work and youth work.
Please reach out and tell us about yourself. More details can be seen here on our website: Our Camp Website Link: longacre.com
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Longacre Leadership Camp
Visit Our Tyler Hill Camp Website
(570) 224-4131 (summer)
(516) 656-4220 (winter office)
wendy[AT]camptlc.com
info[AT]camptlc.com
1017 Cochecton Turnpike
Tyler Hill, Pennsylvania 18469
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
85 Crescent Beach Road
Glen Cove, NY 11542
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 7-16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Cheerleading, Weightloss, Soccer, Golf, Gymnastics, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, Technology, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Karate, Gymnastics, Archery, Boating, Rocketry, Cooking, Private 9-hole Golf Course.
CAMP LOCATION: Tyler Hill is located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, just two hours northwest of New York City. Set on a magnificent 220-acre campus, Tyler Hill features its own two large private lakes, a heated pool, unsurpassed athletic facilities, a professional nine-hole golf course, and twelve championship tennis courts.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have 48 modern air-conditioned cabins, a dining hall to fit our entire camp in one seating, rec hall, covered basketball courts and hockey rink, 8 basketball courts, 12 tennis courts, a heated outdoor pool, two private lakes, an indoor theatre and social hall, our own private golf course, outdoor adventure ropes course and high climbing wall with high elements. We have a full fine arts center, as well.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Tyler Hill is a full seven-week co-ed camp in Wayne County, PA. We have 480 campers from all over the tri-state area and Florida, and provide a well-rounded camp experience, including sports, arts and electives, waterfront , outdoor adventure, camp spirit and a true summer family. Our mission is for our campers to come home after the summer feeling great about themselves and having made the best friends ever!
Our STARFISH values program is unique to Tyler Hill and offers our campers and staff the opportunity to reflect upon what matters -- values. Sportsmanship, Tolerance, Appreciation, Respect, Friendship, Integrity, Sensitivity and Helpfulness lay the foundation for everything we do at Tyler Hill Camp.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Tyler Hill has a full CIT program for campers entering the 11th grade. We provide unique and exciting leadership training, community service programs and travel and outdoor opportunities, in addition to our already full camp program.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Tyler Hill hosts various winter and spring get-togethers in New York, New Jersey and Florida for our campers to reunite and for new campers to connect with one another.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2015 Season
Opening Day
Saturday, June 27th, 2015
Closing Day
Sunday, August 16th, 2015 Tyler Hill offers one 7-week session.
Rookie Days (a full day for potential campers) will be held on Saturday, July 11th and Saturday, July 25th.
Please refer to our website for further details at Our Camp Website Link: www.tylerhillcamp.com.
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Tyler Hill Camp
Visit Our Blue Mountain Summer Adventure Camp Website
(610) 826-7700
1660 Blue Mountain Drive
Palmerton, Pennsylvania 18071
CAMPER AGES: 5 to 15
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Blue Mountain Adventure Camp is a summer youth camp packed with outdoor adventure for kids ages 5 to 15! Through guidance and positive encouragement, campers are motivated to face challenges that build confidence, enhance leadership abilities and create long lasting memories.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, and more.
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CAMP PROGRAM INFO: NEW FOR 2023
An offsite field trip will be included in the price of Summer Camp!
Campers 7 & older will go Whitewater Rafting on the Lehigh River! This is a full day trip with a picnic along the riverbank halfway through.
Campers 5 and 6 years old will take a trip to the Historic Palmerton Pool and enjoy a cold treat!
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Blue Mountain Summer Adventure Camp
Visit Our Independent Lake Camp Website
1-800-399-CAMP(2267)
info[AT]independentlake.com
70 Clark Rd
Thompson, PA 18465
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 575
Laurel, FL 34272
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Independent Lake Camp Video
CAMPER AGES: 6 - 17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. CO-ED OVERNIGHT
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: ILC is a premier, co-ed overnight camp, ages 6-17, located in the Pocono Mountains. Come be apart of our 27th Anniversary summer - improve old skills, learn new things, make memories and establish friendships that will last forever. Are you ready for the summer of a lifetime? If so, join the Independent Lake Camp community today!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Weightloss, Soccer, Golf, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Volleyball, Team Sports, Computers, Technology, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Circus & Flying Trapeze, Rock Music, Recording Studio, Go Karts, Magic, BMX, Rollerblading, Skateboarding, Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, Kayaking, Team Sports, Climbing Wall & Ropes Course, Role Playing Games, LARPing, Rocketry
CAMP LOCATION: Independent Lake Camp is located in the northern tip of the Pocono Mountains near the City of Scranton, Pennsylvania. The camp is set on 300 pristine acres and includes a beautiful waterfront on the 100-acre, private, Independent Lake. (Approximately 2.5 hours from Philadelphia, 3 hours from New York City)
Please visit our website for a full tour of activities and facilities.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have a private lake with a sandy beach, outdoor pool, 2 gyms, 5 tennis courts, an outdoor basketball court, a soccer field, 2 flying trapezes, 2 living campuses with multiple cabins on each (indoor plumbing in the cabins), a skatepark, an indoor and outdoor climbing wall, a brand new recording studio, and multiple activity buildings and facilities. Please visit our website for a full tour of activities and facilities.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Established 27 years ago as a non-traditional summer camp, the original vision for ILC has created one of the best sleep-away summer camps around. We have evolved into a special, positive community that provides campers with the confidence to advance their existing talents, or even take a risk and try something new! This ILC vision was, and still is dedicated to: i) Celebrating diversity of people, activities, places, ideas, views & beliefs,
Promoting creativity within each camper and throughout the entire community, ii) Empowering individual growth with our elective, personalized scheduling, and iii) Providing a wide-range of activities for all skill levels that are rich with integrity by maintaining top-notch facilities & equipment and employing a talented, hand-selected staff from all over the world.
ILC prides itself on the unique approach we take about the campers’ schedules - based mainly on individualized programming. Each camper can choose what they want to do from a wide variety of activities offered by multiple departments. Each ILC department is managed by an experienced, talented, veteran ILC staff member. Therefore, ILC is more than just a fantastic summer camp, it is a fantastic Circus & Flying Trapeze, Sports, Tennis, Dance & Performing Arts, Magic, Skateboarding, Rollerblading & BMX, Digital Arts, RPG, LARPing, & Rocketry, Fine Arts, Music, Electronic Music & Music Recording, Climbing Wall, Zip-Line, & Adventure Ropes Course, Waterskiing, Wakeboarding, Tubing, & Banana Boating, Sailing, Kayaking & Paddleboating, Lake & Pool Swimming & Water Games, Organic Farming, and Horseback Riding Camp all rolled into one!
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Counselor in Training (CIT) Program. CIT's must be entering 11th grade and must come for at least 4 weeks. They are responsible for helping out in an area of their choice, while still enjoying the benefits that being a camper has to offer.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Please email one of our Director's, Jeff Gould, at jeff[AT]independentlake.com to inquire about any financial aid or scholarships.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Create your own summer.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.independentlake.com to see our dates and rates.
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Visit Our Ability Tree Camp Website
(855) 373-6033 ext. 2.
jenbutler[AT]abilitytree.org
Refreshing Mountain Retreat & Adventure Center
455 Camp Road
Stevens, Pennsylvania 17578
CAMPER AGES: 18+
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. July 24-28, 2017
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The Ability Camp is designed for adults 18 and up with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. The Ability Camp serves a two-fold purpose: 1) to give individuals with disabilities freedom to enjoy a week of activities, social interaction, and the opportunity to connect with God and 2) to provide support to parents or caregivers through a temporary rest or respite.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: The Ability Camp is a 5-day, 4-night retreat that revolves around the main theme for the week and includes various recreational activities, time to socialize and relax, and morning and evening Christian worship services.
Each camper is assigned a Counselor and a co-Counselor who is with them throughout the week.
Activities include swimming, volleyball, archery, rock climbing wall, tug of war, arts & crafts, soccer, talent show, and more!…
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Swimming, Team Sports, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Activities Include Swimming, Volleyball, Archery, Rock Climbing Wall, Tug Of War, Arts & Crafts, Soccer, Talent Show, & More!…
CAMP LOCATION: WHERE: Refreshing Mountain Retreat & Adventure Center, Stevens, PA (Lancaster County)
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CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
COST: $600 for Campers. $350 for Counselors and Student Counselors.
TO APPLY as a Camper or Counselor or for more information, email Jen Butler at jenbutler[AT]abilitytree.org or call Ability Tree at (855) 373-6033 ext. 2.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
$350 for Counselors and Student Counselors.
TO APPLY as a Camper or Counselor or for more information, email Jen Butler at jenbutler[AT]abilitytree.org or call Ability Tree at (855) 373-6033, ext. 2.
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Ability Tree Camp
Visit Our PGC Basketball Website
866-338-2308
info[AT]pgcbasketball.com
Choose from over 80 camps across the US and Canada each year
Across the US and Canada
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
WEST: California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Washington, Wyoming
MIDWEST: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin
NORTHEAST: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont
SOUTHWEST: Arizona, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
SOUTHEAST: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia<
Canada: Alberta, Ontario
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 2202
Mandeville, LA 70470
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our PGC Basketball Video
CAMPER AGES: Overnight Camps for 7th thru 12th grades; Skills Academy day camps for 4th thru 7th grades.
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION:
PGC Basketball offers game-changing basketball camps for boys and girls entering grades 4 through 12, with locations coast to coast in the United States and Canada. Plus, coaches attend PGC too!
Each summer, 10,000 players from middle school to college attend a PGC Basketball camp or Skills Academy. PGC is for dedicated players who truly want to get better and players of all positions are welcome!
Any player will benefit from PGC—regardless of position or skills—as long as they want to learn and get better.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Basketball, and more. Beyond The Game. At PGC Basketball Camps, Players Develop A Winning Mindset & Leadership Skills On & Off The Court. There Is No Other Place On The Planet Like PGC To Develop A Player's Basketball IQ, Mindset, Leadership, Playmaking, & Confidence — All At The Same Time.
CAMP LOCATION: PGC partners with schools, universities, and private training facilities in 30+ US states and Canadian provinces providing a wide selection of camp locations to choose from. Visit our schedule & locations page for more details: Our Camp Website Link: pgcbasketball.com
Locations include:
WEST: California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Washington, Wyoming
MIDWEST: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin
NORTHEAST: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont
SOUTHWEST: Arizona, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
SOUTHEAST: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia<
Canada: Alberta, Ontario
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CAMP PROGRAM INFO:
For 28 years, PGC Basketball has been the worldwide leader in teaching players how to think the game, be a leader, and run the show.
We believe every player deserves to know how to unlock their potential. We believe every player deserves to discover how to be a leader on and off the court. And, we believe every player deserves to know how to use the game to propel themselves to success in life.
At PGC Basketball, we’re a team of passionate teachers of the game who won’t stop at anything in our quest to inspire and equip dedicated players and coaches everywhere.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Since 2012, PGC has provided more than $500,000 in financial assistance. Each year, we do our best to assist as many families as possible.
Scholarship applications begin each spring for summer sessions at: Our Camp Website Link: pgcbasketball.com
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit our website to learn about our summer overnight basketball camps, our skills academy camps for youth players, and our fall weekend camps.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Our PGC staff are remarkable individuals with a passion to learn, grow, and impact others. There are three ways to get involved: be a volunteer coach, join our paid summer staff, or join our year-round team.
Our Camp Website Link: pgcbasketball.com
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PGC Basketball
Visit Our Science Camp Watonka Website
570-226-4779
mail[AT]watonka.com
PO Box 127
Hawley, PA 18428
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 8 - 16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. (2, 4, 6, 8 weeks)
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Boy Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Watonka offers a program of Sciences, Sports and Adventure with a full range of waterfront, craft, woodwork, dirt-bike, marksmanship and archery activities. Our facilities include modern cabins, eleven science buildings, great sports areas, private lake and one of the most extensive ropes adventure courses in the North East. Accredited by the American Camp Association, we are the best choice for your summer. Setup a tour or visit on-line and join our community of 120 campers and 50 staff in over 50 seasons of safe and successful camping.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Team Sports, Computers, Science, Technology, Academics, Adventure, and more. High & Low Ropes, Minibikes, & Marksmanship, Too.
CAMP LOCATION: Science Camp Watonka is located in the Poconos 2 hrs from New York.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Watonka offers a program of Sciences, Sports and Adventure with a full range of waterfront, craft, woodwork, dirt-bikes, marksmanship and archery activities. Our facilities include modern cabins, eleven science buildings, great sports areas, private lake and one of the most extensive ropes adventure courses in the North East with a 50ft tower, 50ft wall, team building and two zip lines.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: America's Premier Boys Science Camp -- Celebrating 50 Years of Exploration. Ours is a small personal camp with excellent long term staff and counselors; offering a traditional camp experience together with a unique hands-on science program to campers who often return to us for many years. Accredited by the American Camp Association we are the best choice for your summer.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2,4,6 and 8 week sessions starting June 24.
Further information with rates and discounts on our website.
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Science Camp Watonka
Visit Our Fairview Farm and Guest Ranch - Rough Riders Girl's Camp Website
570-364-5212
pharper2[AT]frontiernet.net
2998 Fairview Road
Granville Summit, Pennsylvania 16926
CAMPER AGES: 13- 17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Girl Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Fairview Farm and Guest Ranch offers first class fun and adventure camps for the equine enthusiast! Our Rough Riders Girl's overnight camp features an emphasis on western riding. All ability levels are accepted, and instruction is adapted to each individual rider. Skills taught include: pleasure riding at all three gaits of walk, trot and canter, ranch horse skills, gymkhana and trail riding. In addition to equestrian activities, campers also enjoy activities such as team building, obstacle courses, swimming, fishing, and the best food east of the Mississippi!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Horses/Equestrian, Adventure, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located in the beautiful Endless Mountains of Northern Pennsylvania, 50 miles north of Williamsport, PA. Our facility is situated on 460 acres of fields and woods, with miles of trails winding through the property. Please visit our website to check out our facilities and photo gallery. Our Camp Website Link: www.fairviewfarmandguestranch.com.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Our facilities include a 60' by 120' outdoor arena with sand footing, an 80' by 120' indoor arena with peastone and rubber footing, 15 stall barn with two tack rooms, wash rack with heated water, swimming pool, 2.5 acre pond, 20 large pastures used for rotational grazing, cross country jumps scattered throughout the fields and trails, get-away cabin with full bath and kitchen, sleeps 10.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Fairview Farm and Guest Ranch also offers Bits and Bridles Girl's English Riding Camp. This overnight camp features an emphasis on English riding. All ability levels are accepted, and instruction is adapted to each individual rider. Skills taught include: riding on the flat and jumping instruction from intro through intermediate levels, games on horseback and trail riding. In addition to equestrian activities, campers also enjoy activities such as team building, obstacle courses, swimming, fishing and the best food east of the Mississippi.
Equine Adventure Camp Level 1
This week long day camp is a “stand out!” It is theme based, and full of surprises! From “Survivor” to Renaissance” to the “Olympics” to “Down Under Horse Camp”, the campers never know what their counselors have in store for them. Campers enjoy horseback riding lessons, crafts, swimming, games, trail rides and team challenges each day. Instruction is geared to meet the needs of beginner riders. Skills are taught in both disciplines of western and English riding. In addition to fun on horseback, Wednesday night offers an overnight camp out for all campers. The night is packed with special activities which are always a well -kept secret, but always fun and exciting. On Friday, the last day of camp, friends and families are invited to see the campers perform their skills in a horse show.
Ages 9-14
June 18th-22nd, 2018
8:00-4:00
Cost: $325 ($50 nonrefundable deposit due with registration.)
Equine Adventure Camp Level 2
This day camp offers the same excitement as our Level 1 Camp, however, Level 2 camp is geared to riders of intermediate ability. Campers need to be proficient at all three gaits of walk, trot, and canter, riding with control. Instruction will include both Western and English riding. As with our Level 1 camp, this camp includes many other activities such as swimming, crafts, games, trail rides and daily challenges. The famous overnight camp out on Wednesday is also included in this camp. It is a complete package of fun and learning in an energetic environment!
Ages 9-14
June 25th-29th, 2018
8:00-4:00
Cost: $325 ($50 nonrefundable deposit due with registration.)
Rough Riders Girls Western Riding Camp
Challenging! Fun! Exciting! Team Work! It all adds up to a week of this awesome overnight camp. Riders need to be confident at the walk and trot gaits and ready to head to the next level with their riding abilities. If you are between the ages of 13 and 17, and looking for a great time with horses, then this camp is for you! Here is what you can look forward to.
Instruction in western riding, including games and gymkhana.
Overnight accommodations in “The Cabin.”
Better than ever camp food.
Trail riding.
Swimming.
Daily challenges. (Just to keep you on your toes!)
Over night camp out with horses.
A craft or two.
Barn chores.
Evening devotions (yes, bring your Bibles).
Making friends.
And the list goes on! Here’s what you need to know:
July 9th-12th, 2018
Ages 13-17
Cost: $500 ($50 nonrefundable deposit due with registration.)
Bits and Bridles Girls English Riding Camp
If you have a desire to learn how to jump or to improve your jumping ability, then join us for this camp! Instruction will include English riding on the flat, and jumping instruction from intro through intermediate levels. Riders must be proficient at the walk and trot, and beginning their cantering skills. The week is also packed with tons of other activities, including trail riding, swimming and daily challenges. Here is what you can look forward to:
Instruction in English riding on the flat and over fences.
Overnight accommodations in “The Cabin.”
Better than ever camp food.
Games on horseback.
Trail riding.
Swimming.
Daily challenges. (Just to keep you on your toes!)
Over night camp out with horses.
A craft or two.
Barn chores.
Evening devotions (yes, bring your Bibles).
Making friends.
And the list goes on! Here’s what you need to know:
July 16th-19th, 2018
Ages 13-17
Cost: $500 ($50 nonrefundable deposit due with registration by March 1st, 2017. Balance to be paid by April 30th, 2017)
Pee Wee Horse Camp
This day camp caters to little people! Campers are those who are not quite ready to join the rigors of our Equine Adventure Camps, but our days are packed with excitement and filled with riding, crafts, swimming and fun, fun, fun! We are all about safety, and provide an experienced helper for each of these little campers.
Ages 4 through 8.
July 30th through August 1st, 2018
Cost: $150.
Register by June 1st with a $50 nonrefundable deposit. Balance to be paid by July 10th.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: See website for more information on guided trail rides, wagon rides and cabin rentals.
www.fairviewfarmandguestranch.com
OTHER CAMP INFO: Please email or call for registration. Necessary forms will be sent to you, or you can pull them off of the farm website.
pharper2[AT]frontiernet.net
570-364-5212
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Equine Adventure Camp Level 1:
June 18th-22nd, 2018
Ages 9-14.
Cost: $325 ($50 nonrefundable deposit due with registration.)
Equine Adventure Camp Level 2:
June 25th-29th, 2018
Ages 9-14
Cost: $325 ($50 nonrefundable deposit due with registration.)
Rough Riders Girl's Western Riding Camp:
July 9th-12th, 2018
Ages 13-17
Cost $500. ($50 nonrefundable deposit due with registration.)
Bits and Bridles Girl's English Riding Camp
July 16th-18th, 2018
Ages 13-17
Cost $500. ($50 nonrefundable deposit due with registration.)
Pee Wee Horse Camp
July 30th through August 1st, 2018
Ages 4-8
Cost $150
Register by June 1st with a $50 nonrefundable deposit. Balance to be paid by July 10th.
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Fairview Farm and Guest RanchRough Riders Girls Camp
Visit Our US Golf Camps Website
888-874-6535
1-561-427-7044
info[AT]usgolfcamps.com
1888 Brett Lane
Saltsburg, PA 15681
CAMPER AGES: 9 - 18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. 2-4 weeks on average.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: US Golf Camps is the Ultimate Junior Golf Camp Experience for boys & girls 9-18 years old.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Golf, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located about 40 miles East of Pittsburgh at an exclusive boarding school that has its own private golf course.
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CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.usgolfcamps.com for details.
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US Golf Camps
Visit Our Camp Wayne for Boys Website
Summer: 570-798-2511
josh[AT]campwayne.com
info[AT]campwayne.com
15 Camp Wayne Road
Preston Park, Pennsylvania 18455
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Winter: 516-883-3067
CAMPER AGES: 1st Grade through 10th Grade
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Since 1921, Camp Wayne, a family-owned “brother-sister” camp, has been a place where friendships and memories extend long past summer. The Wayne Experience is about learning, developing relationships, building confidence and, most of all, having fun.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Weightloss, Soccer, Golf, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Team Sports, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Fishing, Archery, High/low Ropes, Climbing, Nature, Golf, Waterski, Wakeboard, Kayaking, Canoeing, Music.
CAMP LOCATION: Camp Wayne is located in the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania, approximately 150 miles north of New York City. Our campus us set on 420 acres and includes two private lakes.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Modern cabins with bathroom facilities in the bunk. Two private lakes, swimming pool, 12 tennis courts, golf facility with driving range, chipping/putting green, state of the art adventure program with four-sided climbing wall, two zip lines, high and low ropes course, archery range, three baseball fields, two soccer fields, two indoor gyms, fitnes center, hockey rink, lacrosse field, skate park, two gaga pits, indoor game room, canteen, three outdoor and three indoor basketball courts, arts program with cooking, woodshop, ceramics, and crafts.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our program is designed to ensure that our campers have a well-rounded camp experience that includes, sports, arts, aquatic and adventure activities. As our children get older, they have more choice in their daily activities.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT program for boys who have completed 10th grade and an LIT program for boys that have completed 11th grade.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit us online at Our Camp Website Link: www.campwayne.com for information on our dates and fees.
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Camp Wayne for Boys
Visit Our Nawakwa Website
717-677-8211
nawakwa[AT]lutherancamping.org
1033 Nawakwa Road
Biglerville, Pennsylvania 17307
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
PO Box 459
Arendtsville, PA 17303
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Nawakwa Video
CAMPER AGES: K-Adult
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Nawakwa is located outside Arendtsville, Adams County, Pennsylvania. Wear a Nawakwa sweatshirt and you're sure to run into someone who's been there. That's because Nawakwa has been an outdoor gathering place for Lutherans since 1929. We are proud of that history, and seek to preserve well-loved traditions as well as look ahead to new ways of sharing the Word.
CAMP FACILITIES: Our 336 wooded acres provide hiking opportunities, outdoor chapels, playing fields, volleyball and basketball courts, ropes course and a swimming pool.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Every week at Nawakwa (weather permitting) begins and ends with worship at one of our beautiful outdoor worship areas; Upper Temple, Fischer Chapel or Bishop Chapel. Community living takes place everyday through Bible Study, worship, recreation, crafts, and nature study.
Our caring staff is here to guide children as they explore God's creation and their relationship in it. Campers are given the opportunity to choose how part of their week will go. Being part of a Lutheran Christian community has helped many campers grow - in their personal faith, in their self-confidence, and in their interactions with others.
Where else can children be given all this--and still have them call it their favorite week of the summer?
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Families of all sorts of shapes and sizes have been coming to Nawakwa for over forty years! For two weeks each summer, family units move into Nawakwa’s cabins and lodges and create a unique community indeed!
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete details, please visit, Our Camp Website Link: www.lutherancamping.org
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Nawakwa
Visit Our American Diabetes Association Camp Freedom Website
610-828-5003 ext. 4643
mfoster[AT]diabetes.org
157 Game Farm Rd.
Schwenksville, Pennsylvania 19473
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
150 Monument Rd. Suite 100
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
CAMPER AGES: 7-16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The American Diabetes Association’s Camp Freedom, sponsored by Novo Nordisk, has become one of the most powerful and life-changing avenues to improve the lives of children affected by diabetes. Offered each summer to nearly 180 youth with diabetes across Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland and DC, the overarching purpose of ADA Camp Freedom is to promote self-care behaviors in an environment that’s fun, peer-oriented and medically safe.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: ADA Camp Freedom seeks to provide a safe, enjoyable and rewarding experience for campers. A full complement of medical and healthcare professionals, counselors and Association staff are on the premises for the entire week of camp working to: (1) Provide an affordable and enjoyable camping experience for children with type 1 diabetes and their families; (2) Present a safe and healthy environment away from home for children with diabetes; and (3) Enable children with diabetes and their family to meet other children and counselors with diabetes.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Basketball, Soccer, Golf, Gymnastics, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Martial Arts, Team Sports, Science, Adventure, and more. Archery, Ecology & Zip Line
CAMP LOCATION: ADA Camp Freedom is located at Camp Kweebec which has been accredited by the American Camp Association for more than 40 years. Located on a beautiful 186 acres in the Perkiomen Valley, Camp Kweebec is approximately 40 minutes northwest of Valley Forge, PA.
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CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Camp fee includes 24-hour medical supervision, meals and snacks, American Diabetes Association Camp t-shirt, housing, supervised program activities and most diabetes supplies.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT Program: A CIT candidate must submit an application with two personal references and a medical reference. Space is limited for this position.
The role of a CIT is to assist counselors while working with younger campers. The CIT Program provides training for youth interested in working with kids, specifically as camp counselors. Participants are expected to interact thoughtfully and compassionately with younger campers; to commit to learning more about themselves, camp, and camp procedures; to be team members and to take on responsibility and leadership. CITs also have the opportunity to learn a basic understanding of diabetes and its care.
The primary goal of the CIT Program is to offer a fun and supportive experience that will develop confidence, commitment, and community. The program focuses on helping youth become future leaders by developing communication, teamwork and leadership skills. CITs will leave ready to become camp counselors.
For information on the CIT program, please contact Michelle Foster at mfoster[AT]diabetes.org or 610-828-5003 ext. 4643
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Regardless of a family's ability to pay for Camp, the American Diabetes Association is committed to providing a camp experience to children living with diabetes. Financial assistance is available to families so every child with diabetes can have an opportunity to attend. Families MUST be registered first to apply for financial aid.
To apply for financial aid, please complete the Financial Aid form included in the general application. Families must also send acceptable "Proof of Income Documentation" as listed on the Financial Aid Application. For more information, please contact Michelle Foster at mfoster[AT]diabetes.org or 610-828-5003 ext. 4643
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
ADA Camp Freedom is scheduled from June 20th-26th, 2020. Registration is currently open at Our Camp Website Link: www.diabetes.org
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
ADA Camp Freedom offers a unique opportunity to teach and learn more about diabetes, diabetes management, and how kids cope diabetes. As a counselor, you will develop skill-building ventures by working as a team with campers-managing their diabetes, medical staff and other counselors in an outdoor recreational environment 24 hours a day.
We hold a comprehensive orientation, training, and supervision — that assists you in preparing for and delivering the best service possible to our campers. The experience our counselors have at Camp Freedom is truly meaningful work and the real chance to make a difference in the lives of kids with diabetes. Camp counselors have the opportunity to either volunteer for the weeks or receive a small stipend.
Please contact Michelle Foster at mfoster[AT]diabetes.org for counselor opportunities or visit Our Camp Website Link: www.diabetes.org.
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American Diabetes Association Camp Freedom
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