Pocono Plateau Camp and Retreat is year-round Christian camp and retreat center located on 750 acres with two lakes in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania. Our facilities are available year-round for retreats, day events, school field trips and homeschool events. We also host a variety of summer camps for kids of all ages and welcome all communities to join us for outdoor adventure and lasting memories this summer! Summer Camp at Pocono Plateau is filled with adventure, nature, community, and Christian teaching. Pocono Plateau’s mission is to provide a space for children and youth to experience God’s love and presence in a Christian environment through fellowship, outdoor recreation, and challenge. Pocono Plateau offers both day and overnight camps and ages range from:

WHY SUMMER CAMP?

We are committed to camp ministry because we believe it transforms lives, builds confidence, and shapes the faith formation of our children and youth. We welcome all campers just as they are, in a loving and accepting environment. Past campers return because of the strong communal bonds formed with other campers and staff and the recognition that something magical happens at camp.

• Faith Formation – A Christian community provides children with structure and support, while providing a deeper awareness of their place in God’s world.
• New Friends – Campers meet other campers their age and learn to live in a welcoming community with others. Many campers expressed feeling loved and accepted at camp when they struggle to experience the same feeling in school or other social settings.
• Outdoor Learning – Through interactive experiences with the natural world, campers develop a sense of wonder and desire for environmental stewardship of God’s creation. Engaging with the unplugged world builds new skills and encourages curious, creative interaction with the world.

Lodging and Meals

Main Site

The Main Site is situated next to Lake Pocono Plateau. Campers stay in one our several lodges (Carlson, Moore, or Cedar) Lodges have bunk beds, electricity, air conditioning (or fans), and communal bathrooms. Campers enjoy three meals a day
inside our air-conditioned Springer Dining Hall.

Adventure Site

The Adventure Site is nestled in our beautiful forest setting on top of the hill across from main site. Campers stay in rustic cabins with bunk beds. Cabins have no electricity or bathrooms. Campers walk to a centrally located bathhouse. Breakfast is served in the Main Site Dining Hall
and Dinner is served in the Adventure Lodge Pavilion on the Adventure Site. Lunches are cooked (with adult assistance) at each site over an open fire.

Meals

Pocono Plateau serves healthy, kid friendly meals during summer camp. We strive to provide accomodations for food allergies and dietary restrictions. If you have concerns about the food choices and accomodations, please contact chef@poconoplateau.org

Typical Summer Camp meals include:

• • • • Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs and hashbrowns, Pancake and bacon, breakfast sandwiches. Daily options include cereal, oatmeal, and yogurt.
      • Lunch: Chicken sandwiches, grilled cheese and tomato soup, hamburgers, chicken tenders. Daily options include fresh vegetables, fruit, and peanut butter/jelly sandwiches
      • Dinner: Spaghetti and meatballs, chicken teriyaki and rice, BBQ baked chicken with potatoes and steamed vegetables.

Camp Activities

Typical Day Camp Daily Schedule

7:30am Optional Before Care
9:00am Drop Off
9:30am Large Group Welcome and Songs
10:00am Morning Snack
10:15am Small Group Activity Block
11:15am Bible Discovery Time
12:15pm Lunch
1:15pm Waterfront time
2:15pm Rinse off/Rest
3:15pm Afternoon Snack
3:30pm Recess: Includes Gaga, Basketball, 9-Square Playground
4:30pm Pick-up 
5:30pm After Care Pick-up

Scholarships

Pocono Plateau provides limited funding for campers whose families have need of
financial assistance. Camperships are awarded based on the availability of funds. Camper families who cannot
afford the full fee should first contact their church about scholarship support. If the camper’s family and local
church cannot cover the event cost, see below for the Financial Aid Request Form. Contact the camp office at camp@poconoplateau.org or 570-676-3665 with questions

Early Bird Discount

Overnight:

Dec 1st – Dec 31st to receive $25 off per child

Jan 1st – Jan 31st to receive $20 off per child

Feb 1st – Feb 29th to receive $15 off per child

Day Camp:

Dec 1st – Dec 31st to receive $25 off per child

Jan 1st – Jan 31st to receive $20 off per child

Feb 1st – Feb 29th to receive $15 off per child

Multi-Child Discount

Households that send more than one child to summer camp are eligible for a discount. A second child receives a 2%
reduction in the fee for their event. The third child or more receives a 6% reduction in the fee for their event. 

Bring a Friend Discount

If you attended a 2025 Pocono Plateau Summer Camp event you may choose to receive a discount off your 2026
registration fee for each NEW camper you refer who attends a 2026 Pocono Plateau Summer Camp program.
• Refer 1 new camper = $25 off
• Refer 2 new campers = $50 off
• Refer 3 new campers = $75 off
• Refer 4 or more new campers = One FREE Pocono Plateau Summer Camping event
You must contact the camp office to request the discounts. Siblings are exempt from Discount.

At Pocono Plateau, we believe summer camp is extremely valuable to the mental, physical and spiritual growth of children
and youth. At camp, Christian community is experienced, relationships are built, faith commitments are made, and
tomorrow’s leaders are developed every day.
We are proud to say that all our camp programs are priced significantly under the industry average price of $865.00 per
week.
Our Pricing is intended to more closely represent the actual costs related to the camp experience.
Each family may FREELY CHOOSE to participate at Price or Price+; and every child will receive the same
camp experience regardless of the Price chosen.

Price: True Cost of Camp

Electing to pay Price helps cover the direct cost of a week of summer camp including program costs, food,
summer staff and camp administration.

Price+: Price plus a donation to Camp

For families who are financially able to pay Price+, this level represents more closely the true cost of camp
including all aspects of maintaining facilities in good condition, utilities, etc. In turn, the extra cost in Price+ will go towards a designated fundraiser that will be annouced each year.