Confirmation Retreat
2026-04-17 19:00 - 2026-04-19 14:00 UTC | Pocono Plateau Camp and Retreat Center, 304 Pocono Plateau Rd, Cresco, PA, 18326
Weekend Theme: “My Methodist Identity”
Professing one’s commitment to live out the United Methodist baptismal and membership covenant vows is an important life decision for our confirmands. This retreat provides space for confirmands to join with youth from other congregations as they explore their identity and purpose as Christians in the Methodist faith.
As confirmands wrap up a series of classes in their local church, they might wonder what is next? Our retreat builds off lessons learned in those confirmation classes and prepares confirmands to reflect on how to use their gifts, faith, purpose, and Christian identity in daily living. Confirmands will use these gifts to create and lead Sunday’s closing worship as an expression of their voice as a new member of the United Methodist Church.
The retreat’s key scripture verse is Ephesians 2:10: For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Complete this church survey form to learn more and sign up for your church. As we get closer to the event, we will send over more details about waivers, health forms, and individual registration forms.
Cost is for this retreat: $130 for Confirmands $65 for Chaperones Register Here

Summer Camp Open House 2026
2026-06-06 10:00 - 14:00
Join us for this FREE Open House – whether you have already registered for summer camp, are just thinking about it, or want to check out Pocono Plateau for the first time – come and join us! We’ll have a craft, hot dogs/s’mores, pedal carts, boating, and the climbing tower open.

80th Anniversary Weekend and Fundraising Dinner
2026-09-11 19:00 - 2026-09-13 14:00
2026 marks 80 amazing years of ministry at Pocono Plateau. Join us for the whole weekend or just the Fundraising Dinner on Saturday as we celebrate what the Plateau has meant to so many and what we hope it will mean to those in the future.

Full Weekend cost is $200 per person which includes: 2 nights and 5 meals, Adventure Programming, worship, camp tours, and much more camp fun!
Day Option cost for Saturday is $90 which includes Programming, worship, camp tours, and Saturday Fundraiser Dinner
Saturday Dinner cost is $40 per person

Registration is Required for the weekend, Saturday only, or Saturday dinner only.
RSVP HERE
If these options do not work for you, please email Danny to discuss

Knitting and Crocheting Retreat 2026
2026-09-25 18:00 - 2026-09-27 14:00
Join us for a relaxing weekend in the Pocono’s! We will be knitting and crocheting a we will be knitting a sleeved shawl for a teddy bear. The bear, yarn & pattern will be provided, however you will need to bring needles, size approximately US 4 . Bring your own projects to work on too, if you’d like!
2 nights lodging and 5 meals included
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Older Adult Retreat 2026
2026-09-29 10:00 - 2026-10-02 11:00
Calling all adults ages 55 and up for a time of fellowship, Bible study, evening entertainment, conversation, crafts, and worship. Each year we host an offsite outing at a local attraction, we will share our offsite trip plans soon! We offer a worship service on the final day.
Price: $200 (includes 3 nights and 9 meals)
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Men's Retreat 2026
2026-10-02 19:00 - 2026-10-04 14:00
Power Down: A Weekend of Rest and Renewal
In a world that demands we stay constantly connected, “on,” and available, the greatest
act of strength isn’t doing more — it’s having the courage to stop.
This year’s men’s retreat, Power Down, is an invitation to silence the noise and step
away from the digital grind. We’re heading to Pocono Plateau to trade screen time for
campfire time, and notification pings for meaningful time in community with each other.
Our theme is rooted in the words of Jesus to His disciples:
“And he said to them, ‘Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.’;
For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat” — Mark 6:31
What to Expect

Unplugged Environment: A chance to physically and mentally disconnect from
the pressures of work, home-life, and technology.
True Fellowship: Real conversations with men who are navigating through
different seasons of life.
Spiritual Recharging: Focused sessions designed to help you hear God’s voice
over the static of daily life.
Outdoor Adventure: Plenty of space for hiking, recreation, and simply enjoying
the stillness of the woods. Plenty of free time will be built into our schedule!

Sometimes, to move forward with purpose, you first have to Power Down.
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Wellness Retreat 2026
2026-10-16 19:00 - 2026-10-18 14:00
Join us as we focus on slowing down and being still in a society that praises fast paced, multi-tasking, achievement, and burnout. This year’s retreat is led by Kelly Nelson.
Kelly has her masters degree in counseling psychology, she is a mom to two young boys, and if there one thing she loves it’s spending time at camp! As more technology is introduced to the world, she is fascinated with finding ways to disconnect, slow down, and find the stillness she feels nostalgic for from her childhood. She is excited to be leading this years wellness retreat where we will each take the opportunity to find our footing is what it means to be still in 2026 and how our mind, body, and spirit can benefit from this practice.
Includes 2 nights lodging, 5 healthy and delicious meals, yoga, crystal sound bath, and all activities. Massage therapists on site for an additional cost!
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