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Pennsylvania Backpacking Camps
Teaching Kids About Nature's Beauty and Outdoor Survival
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Pennsylvania parents know that your child will discover so much about themselves, while exploring the wilderness with Pennsylvania Backpacking Camps, where safety is always the #1 priority. Pennsylvania Backpacking Camps will instill in your child the knowledge necessary to survive in not only a wilderness setting, but also their daily life.
With growing environmental concerns, it is crucial to get them interested in outdoor activities such as Backpacking. Pennsylvania Backpacking Camps will help your child build confidence and self-esteem while gaining an appreciation of the great outdoors.
Backpacking camps throughout the country and especially in Pennsylvania specialize in providing your children with an adventurous, fun-filled, and life changing experiences in the realm of Backpacking.
The following are some highly recommended Backpacking programs servicing Pennsylvania. These programs have passed 300 stringent standards and thus are accredited by the World Camp Association and the American Camping Association:
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Backpacking Camps in the Pennsylvania Region are:
Camp Cayuga Honesdale,PA http://www.campcayuga.com 908-470-1224
Comprehensive facilities, great staff, fun trips, noncompetitive, over 60 activities:horses, trapeze, all sports. Specializing in first-time campers since 1957
Camp Lohikan in the Pocono Mts Lake Como,PA http://www.lohikan.com 908-470-9317
All arts, sports, & adventure. Professional instruction. 65+ activities plus horseback riding, jet ski, paintball, quads & waterski. 1st time camper specialists
B'nai B'rith Perlman Camp Lake Como,PA http://www.perlmancamp.org 202-857-6660
Exceptional program of athletics, aquatics, arts, outdoor adventure in a warm family atmosphere. Create a summer of friendship, activity, learning & fun. Kosher
Bear Creek Camp Bear Creek,PA http://www.bearcreekcamp.org 570-472-3741
Providing opportunities for adventure and discovery we offer a non-competitive environment to grow in your understanding of God, self, creation, and community.
Camp Blue Diamond Petersburg,PA http://www.campbluediamond.org 814-667-2355
Mountain & lake setting near State College. Sandy beach, swimming, canoeing & surfbikes. Christian, ecumenical, non-copetitive, caring. Cave, river, bike camps.
Camp Can Do Lebanon,PA http://www.cancer.org 717-533-6144
Camp Can-Do believes that children with cancer can benefit from sharing a 'normal' camping experience with other children who have cancer.
Camp Conrad Weiser/Bynden Wood Wernersville,PA http://www.smymca.org 610-670-2267
Exceptional 500 acre mountain top facility, qualified trained staff, over 50 yrs in operation. Large program selection
Camp Louise Shickshinny,PA 570-759-8236
Traditional Girl Scout program. Campers enjoy a wide variety of activities in a noncompetitive, fun & caring environment
Camp Netimus for Girls Milford,PA http://www.netimus.com 570-296-6131
Community living, 40 activities offers warm, supportive, safe caring atmosphere. Have fun, belong, learn and contribute.
Camp Ramah In The Poconos Lake Como,PA http://www.ramahpoconos.org 215-885-8556
Conserv-Jewish, Kosher camp. Sports, music, dance, drama, Hebrew, outdoor fun, pool, lakefront act, emphasis on community and friends & Jewish family atmosphere
Camp Setebaid Berwick,PA http://www.setebaidservices.org 570-524-9090
Setebaid Services' programs specialize in diabetes education. We offer a normal camping experience for children with diabetes.
Camp Shohola for Boys Greeley,PA http://www.shohola.com 570-371-4760
Strong staff and programming. Experienced leadership. Over 40 activity choices. Exceptional trips. High rate of return. Cabins with screens. Located on lake.
Camp Speers Eljabar YMCA Dingmans Ferry,PA http://www.campspeersymca.org 570-828-2329
Our 1100 acres of wilderness backdrop our outdoor adventure programs. Skilled, fun staff, natural envir. & values based mission build strong kids and families.
Camp Wayne for Boys and Girls Preston Park,PA http://www.Campwaynegirls.com 516-889-3217
Family owned since 1921. We provide a caring environment with outstanding staff. All sports, water, fine arts, cultural activities.
Capital Camps Waynesboro,PA http://www.CapitalCamps.org 301-468-2267
Warm Jewish environment, Kosher dining, teen leadership, wide variety of group &individual activities.
Carlisle Family YMCA Camp Serv Carlisle,PA http://www.carlislefamilyymca.org 717-243-2525
to promote personal growth, enhance family values, and provide community service through programs available to all.
Crystal Lake Camps Hughesville,PA http://www.crystallakecamps.org 570-584-5608
Summer camp program for Christian Scientists only.
Furnace Hills Denver,PA http://www.pennlaurel.org 717-757-3561
Come join the fun, make new friends, challange yourself, grow strong while you enjoy hiking, camping, horseback riding, arts, crafts, swimming, & singing.
Greene Hills Alexandria,PA http://www.umcamps.info 814-669-4212
Green Hills Camp 'Places where all may encounter the living Christ.'
Gretna Glen Camp Lebanon,PA http://www.gretnaglen.org 717-273-6525
Christian program in small groups. Beautiful woodland setting with cabin living or rustic outpost area.
Haycock Camping Ministries Inc Kintnersville,PA http://www.haycock.org 610-346-7155
A semi-rustic, Christian camp offering a wide range of exciting programs for boys, men and their families.
Indian Head Camp Honesdale,PA http://www.indianhead.com 914-345-2155
Full season resident camp. Outstanding facilities, broad based creative program which is differentiated by age & experience.
Kirchenwald Colebrook,PA http://www.lutherancamping.org 717-964-3121
Provide yputh a safe fun setting for faith development. Personal and spiritual growth through Bible study, nature and adventure activities, small group setting.
Kon-O-Kwee YMCA Fombell,PA http://www.ycamps.org 724-758-6238
Traditional overnight camp located in W PA. Diverse activities and lots of fun. Also weekend retreats Sept. through May
Lake Owego Camp Greeley,PA http://www.lakeowego.com 215-887-9700
All boys camp with a complete program & top instructors. Timber Tops is sister camp 1/2 mile away.
Mount Luther Mifflinburg,PA http://www.campmountluther.org 570-922-1587
Intentional Christian community, 400 acres mountain setting. Place for worship, study and recreation.
Nawakwa Biglerville,PA http://www.lutherancamping.org 717-677-8211
Caring staff guide children as they explore God's creation, their relation to it, through Bible study, craft, recreation
New Jersey Ymha-Ywha Camps Milford,PA http://www.njycamps.org 973-575-3333
Quality programming, exceptional staff, making life-long friends are all evident at the NJ 'Y' Camps.
Onas Ottsville,PA http://www.camponas.org 610-847-5858
The Onas program stresses sharing, creativity, cooperation, simple living and fun. An adventure program offers a variety of challenge activities.
Oneka Tafton,PA http://www.oneka.com 610-687-6260
Sparkling Pocono Mountain Lake; traditional all-around program; skill instruction- aquatics, sports, sailing, drama, arts; nurturing, caring staff & atmosphere.
Outside In School Inc Bolivar,PA 724-837-1518
Year-round residential and weekend programs for youth at risk. We specialize in substance abuse treatment and behavior problems. Individualized service plans.
Pine Forest Camp Greeley,PA http://www.pineforestcamp.com 215-887-9700
Award-Winning. 73nd summer same family ownership. Fun with great staff. All-around program.
Pinemere Camp Stroudsburg,PA http://www.pinemere.com 215-925-8000
Mtn setting. Kosher kitchen. Warm, caring atmosphere. Fine supervision. Mini sports camps. Bunk & free choice activities
Pocono Plateau Camp & Retreat Cresco,PA http://www.poconoplateau.org 570-676-3665
Beautiful Pocono Mts. 750 acres, Christian focus, dorms or tents. Day resident or trips. High/low ropes climbing tower.
Seneca Hills Bible Conference Franklin,PA http://www.senecahills.org 814-432-3026
Christian camp focused on evangelism and discipleship, offering adventure based and small group activities for team building and individual growth.
Spruce Lake Wilderness Camp Canadensis,PA http://www.sprucelake.org 570-595-7505
Adventure camping in a rustic Pocono Mtn setting. Carefully chosen staff model Christian integrity and individual value.
Swatara Bethel,PA http://www.campswatara.org 717-933-8510
Christian church camp located adjacent to Appalachian Trail on Blue Mt. in Berks County Pennsylvania.
Towanda Honesdale,PA http://www.camptowanda.com 845-639-4582
Well-rounded, all land/water activities, highly personalized, owners very involved. High quality, not high gloss.
YMCA Camp Fitch North Springfield,PA http://www.campfitch.com 330-744-8411
Camp Fitch, estab.in 1914, is loc. on the shores of Lake Erie. Traditional programs with outstanding, staff offers a wide variety of programs and great memories
YMCA Camp Shand Cornwall,PA http://www.lancasterymca.org 717-397-7474
Set your compass for Adventure. We build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities.
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