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The Camp Conrad Weiser Summer Programs

 

7-8 Year-Old Campers: Explorer Camp Program

The Explorer program is designed to have our youngest campers “try everything on their plates”. The counseling staff are specially trained to provide support, leadership, guidance and non-stop fun! In cabin groups, staff introduce Explorers to swimming, archery, climbing, arts & crafts, nature and much more. This program is designed as a 1 week camp although campers may sign up for additional sessions.


9-11 Year-Old Campers: The Voyageur Program for Girls (Rovers Village) and Boys (Cubs Village)

Voyageur Campers will be part of a cabin group that participates in activities together. Each camper will have one dedicated swim period a day and will have a set schedule of core programs through the week. Campers will also have the ability to choose some activities based on their individual interest. Care is taken to provide instruction adapted to each child’s age, interest and skill level. Campers spend time with their cabin group each day building friendships, working and playing with their peers and developing self-confidence. Campers in this age group will have an opportunity to canoe at Blue Marsh Lake with their cabin group. The Voyageur program is designed as a 2 week session.


12-15 Year-Old Campers: The OWL Program for Boys (Loggers Village) and Girls (Trailblazers Village)

Our teen campers are the Older, “Weiser”, Leaders of our camp community. will be part of a cabin group that participates in activities together. Each camper will have one dedicated swim period a day and will have a set schedule of core programs through the week. Campers will also have the ability to choose some activities based on their individual interest. This program will challenge your camper, by introducing team-building, in-depth programming, and by giving them the opportunity to teach a skill they have mastered to others. This crew has a special “Night Owl” schedule with extended evening programs with their friends, special events and activities beneath the moon and stars including overnight campouts at the Peak. The OWL program is designed for a 2 week stay at camp.


Summer Camp Activity Choices

  • Creative Arts – Arts and Crafts, Dance, Music, Drama, Guitar
  • Adventure – High Ropes (12 and older), Low Ropes, Climbing Tower, Zip Line, Team building
  • Nature – Hiking, Outdoor Living Skills (OLS), Fishing & Pond Ecology, Introduction to reptiles with live snakes and turtles!
  • Athletics – Mountain Biking (Voyageur and OWL), Mountain Boarding, Court Sports and Field Sports
  • Shooting Sports – Archery, BB’s, .22 Riflery (12 and up), Trap (12 and up)
  • Horseback Riding – English Riding Lessons*, Pony Rides (Explorer)
    *Additional Fee


Summer Camp Evening Programs

When the sun goes down at camp we keep going! Night life is a large part of the camp experience. Some of our evening programs include:

Capture the Flag, Campfires (smores!), Talent Shows, Predator and Prey, Smugglers, Scavenger Hunts, Bombardier, Challenge Night!, & Pool Parties to name a few.

Interested in our summer camp? Either contact us or call 610-670-2267.


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201 Cushion Peak Road
Reinholds, PA 17569

GPS Coordinates
40.302203, -76.084387
N40⁰ 18.1322’, W076⁰ 5.0632’

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