Summer Camp Directory
Summer Camp Directory
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YMCA Camp Kresge
What we're all about...
YMCA Camp Kresge is located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains in White Haven, PA. Our facility features a 25-acre private lake, 1,100 total acres, and specialized program areas. Activities include archery, archery tag, arts & crafts, boating, court & field sports, climbing tower, high & low ropes courses, photography, swimming, and so much more! At Camp Kresge, we believe in the importance of building friendships, gaining confidence, and reconnecting with nature. We offer a Day Camp program for campers ages 6-15, as well as several Overnight Camp sessions for campers ages 7-16. For teen campers, we have Leader-in-Training and Counselor-in-Training programs as well. We are accredited by the American Camp Association.
"Here are kindled the fires of lasting friendship."
Our camp address
YMCA Camp Kresge
382 Camp Kresge Lane
White Haven
PA
18661
Founded:
1953
Type:
Day & Overnight
Age Range:
6-16
Campers:
Co-ed
Lodging:
Cabins
Capacity:
100
Accreditation
American Camp Association
What we offer...
Activities
Archery, archery tag, arts & crafts, boating, swimming, photography, videography, yoga, dance, court & field sports, nature/STEM lessons, survival, fishing, mountain biking, digglers, hiking, climbing tower, high & low ropes courses, and team building.
Cost & Sessions
Day Camp
Weekly, Monday through Friday
June 13-August 19
Weekly rate- Y Members: $220, Nonmembers: $230
Overnight Explorer Week
June 12-18
Tier 1: $745, Tier 2: $695, Tier 3: $645
Traditional Overnight Camp
Session I: June 19-July 2
Session II: July 3-16
Session III: July 17-30
Tier 1: $1250, Tier 2: $1200, Tier 3: $1150
Leader-in-Training
LIT Session I: July 3-16
LIT Session II: July 17-30
Tier 1: $1350, Tier 2: $1300, Tier 3: $1250
Counselor-in-Training
CIT Session: June 12-July 2
Tier 1: $1400, Tier 2: $1350, Tier 3: $1300
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