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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."
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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
Camp Q&A
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