Summer Camp

Youth Camps in 2008

Jr. High Camp

Soccer on the balllfield

For youth having completed grades 6-9.
Cost: $335

Event No. Dates Program Director Capacity
611 July 20 - 26 Brian Kisler 80

Besides the regular Christian camp activities and water fun, you and your family group participate in specific activities designed just for campers your age. Some daytime activities include the challenge of low ropes and the climbing tower. Also experience some of the wildest and wackiest games ever.

This is a Main Site camp.

Youth Camp

Youth campers take a break during ballfield games

For youth having completed grades 6-12.
Cost: $340

Event No. Dates Program Director Capacity
612 July 6 - 12 Joan Bellamy 90

Want a unique camping experience that is geared for all Jr./Sr. High youth? This week has: awesome worship times, family groups, low ropes, boating, a climbing tower, talent night, night games and more. High ropes are available, by choice, for those in Sr. High.

This is a Main Site camp.

Camp Fusion

We made it to the top!

For youth having completed grades 6-9.
Cost: $335

Event No. Dates Program Director Capacity
630 July 6 - 12 Keith Kaeppel 48

A camping experience where real life meets a real Savior, where the challenges of a camping community combine with the challenge of embracing a Jesus-based faith. Challenges include: living in platform tents or rustic cabins, cooking some meals over an open-fire, group building, camp games, and extreme sports. Enjoy the great outdoors while making new friends!

This is an Adventure Site camp.

Jr. High Adventure

Stocking-head relay

For youth having completed grades 6-9.
Cost: $335

Event No. Dates Program Director Capacity
632 July 27 - August 2 Randy & Amy Waltermyer 36
633 July 13 - 19 Matt Hoffert 70

Come and experience the adventure of living in the woods, cooking meals over an open fire, and sleeping in platform tents in a caring Christian environment. You'll get to challenge yourself on the Climbing Tower, Zip-Line, and in many other activities, while rekindling old friendships and making new ones.

This is an Adventure Site camp.

Jr. High Rafting

Rafting

For youth having completed grades 7-9.
Cost: $375

Event No. Dates Program Director Capacity
636 June 22 - 28 Pocono Plateau Staff 24

You can expect exciting experiences and unique challenges in a safe Christian environment. Besides the typical camp activities of swimming, archery, boating, etc., you get to spend a day rafting down the Lehigh River. Top off the week by challenging yourself on the Climbing Tower and Zip-Line. Join us for an amazing week of fun and fellowship!

This is an Adventure Site camp.

Note: The fee includes outfitters for the rafting trip.

Sr. High Adventure Plus

High ropes fun

For youth having completed grades 9-12.
Cost: $235

Event No. Dates Program Director Capacity
641 June 27 - June 29 John Rohm 10

This raging whitewater adventure is available to any camper who is attending Senior High Adventure #642. It adds three days of camp for those looking for an extended adventure. After arrival at camp, we will head to Lake George, New York and the Hudson River. Saturday includes a 6-hour excursion on the Class IV whitewater Hudson River. The evenings will be spent camping, challenging yourself to become closer to God, and the visit to Lake George. After an action-packed weekend, we will return to Pocono Plateau and join Senior High Adventure #642 (additional registration required).

This is an Adventure Site camp.

Note: This camp runs Friday 9:00am until Sunday 3:00pm. The fee includes the rental of the necessary equipment and transportation. Pre-requisite: Must register for Senior High Adventure #642.

Sr. High Adventure

Cooking on the Hill

For youth having completed grades 9-12.
Cost: $370

Event No. Dates Program Director Capacity
642 June 29 - July 5 Andy Hoffert 48

If you're looking for a week of adventure, teamwork, spiritual growth, and close friendships, then this camp is for you. Besides the typical camp activities, you'll swing through the High Ropes Course, sail down the Zip-Line, or step off of the Leap of Faith, and take an off-site trip to a local water park. You'll experience God through faith, challenges, commitment, accountability, praise, worship, and communion at the Senior Campfire.

This is an Adventure Site camp.

Note: The fee includes transportation and admission to the water park.

Sr. High Rock & Raft

Climb real rock!

For youth having completed grades 9-12.
Cost: $410

Event No. Dates Program Director Capacity
645 July 20 - 26 Pocono Plateau Staff 10

At this camp you can expect exciting experiences and unique challenges in a Christian environment. Besides the typical camp activities, you'll spend 2 days and 1 night off-site rock climbing and whitewater rafting on the Lehigh River. Time is also set aside for you to do the Zip-Line and Cooperative High Ropes. Join us for an amazing week of fun and fellowship.

This is an Adventure Site camp.

Leadership Expedition Camp

Leadership training by the lake

For youth having completed grades 8-12.
Cost: $380

Event No. Dates Program Director Capacity
650 July 27 - August 2 Jesse Skaggs 12

Leadership Expedition Camp will take you out of the humdrum of everyday life and plunge you into physically, mentally, and spiritually challenging experiences. We will delve into some key leadership ideas onsite while taking part in Team Building, Cooperative High Ropes and the Leap of Faith. Offsite, we will investigate leadership as we go rock climbing and rappelling and as we travel on an overnight expedition camping trip in the wilderness of Pennsylvania to Ricketts Glen State Park, where will will experience wilderness camping and hiking. Join us as we test our ability to lead when and where it really counts!

This is an Adventure Site camp.

Music and Performance

A children's music family group

For children having completed grades 3-8.
Cost: $335

Event No. Dates Program Director Capacity
681 July 27 - August 2 Rev. Fred Landis & Diane Ramage 70

Join us for a week of music and fun. You'll enjoy lots of traditional camp activities, while working together to learn a musical. You'll spend time each day rehearsing a Christian musical, complete with dialog and choreography, and then share your hard work with family and friends at a Saturday morning performance. If you play an instrument, bring it along! Sign up for an amazing musical experience!

This is a Main Site camp.

Youth Music

Youth music campers in practice

For youth having completed grades 7-12.
Cost: $345

Event No. Dates Program Director Capacity
682 June 22 - 28 Trevor Gast & Jason Short (with Rev. Mark Moore & Rob Ensinger) 80

Music Camp and Beyond! Come and meet the challenge of preparing a dynamic Christian musical production for family and friends, all in one week! Also experience fantastic outdoor activities and learn new skills through our elective program, such as journaling, stagecraft, instrumental ensembles, worship ideas for your own church, signing choir, and lots more. Most important, come and celebrate with us God's wonderful gifts in music, nature, and in you. (Saturday morning Performance)

This is a Main Site camp.

TrailBlazers

Trail Riding

For children having completed grades 4-7.
Cost: $370

Event No. Dates Program Director Capacity
686 August 3 - 9 Rev. Michael Murphy & Debbie Lohnes 48

Horsetrails, hiking trails, and haywagon trails are all part of this unique "western" experience. As a Trailblazer, you will experience a day of horseback riding (off-site), learn the basics of horse science and grooming, plan and cook a "chuckwagon" dinner, enjoy a hayride in the woods, and participate in a Plateau-style rodeo." Weather permitting, campers will have the option of an overnight sleep-out under the stars.

This is an Adventure Site camp.

Day at Camp

Making s'mores

For children having completed grades 3-9.
Cost: $25

Event No. Dates Program Director Capacity
690 June 24 Jesse Skaggs 50

We've jam-packed as much summer camp fun and adventure as we can into this memorable one-day (9am - 3 pm) event designed for two age groups. Perfect for first time campers or those unable to attend a full week of camp.

Grades 3-6: Children will enjoy a variety of camp activities. Go boating, fishing, hike a nature trail, enjoy a camp hayride, sing around a campfire, make s'mores, play field games, and more!

Grades 7-9: Youth will participate in our Adventure Challenge Program. Challenge yourself mentally and physically on the 30-foot climbing tower. Work together with other youth on completing team building activities on the low ropes course. Enjoy archery, boating and meeting some great new friends.

This is a Main Site camp.