Pine Forest Camp - Full Season
Pine Forest Camp is a traditional overnight summer camp in the Pocono Mountains offering a wide range of activities...
▌ Editor's read Pine Forest Camp is an ACA-accredited overnight camp, with its accreditation valid until 2025, as confirmed on the ACA website. The camp has been operating for over 90 years, founded by Hughie Black, indicating a long-standing tradition in camping. They explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks, including criminal record checks and child abuse clearances, demonstrating a commitment to safety. The camp maintains a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, which is favorable for supervision and individualized attention. Their website provides extensive information on safety, staff hiring, and daily camp life, suggesting transparency and thorough planning.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 193690+ years operating
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1936 (90 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 185 Pine Forest Road, Greeley, PA, 18425
- Phone: (570) 226-3500
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $16,600 for the full season (7 weeks).
Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 27 to Aug 13.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Full Season Jun 27 – Aug 13, 2026 · 7 weeks · $16,600
↗ What parents like
- Long-standing family ownership
- All-inclusive pricing model
- Wide range of optional activities
↘ Watch for
- Full season is 7 weeks, not 8
- Optional activities cost extra
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Pine Forest Camp - Full Season
- What ages does Pine Forest Camp - Full Season accept?
- Pine Forest Camp - Full Season is open to children ages 7–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Pine Forest Camp - Full Season cost?
- Pine Forest Camp - Full Season publishes $2,371/week for the standard session. $16,600 for the full season (7 weeks). Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Pine Forest Camp - Full Season's hours?
- Pine Forest Camp - Full Season runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Pine Forest Camp - Full Season accredited?
- Yes — Pine Forest Camp - Full Season is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 90 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Pine Forest Camp - Full Season?
- Pine Forest Camp - Full Season is operated by a private business, with 90 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Pine Forest Camp - Full Season provide lunch?
- Yes — Pine Forest Camp - Full Season includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- Does Pine Forest Camp - Full Season offer transportation?
- Pine Forest Camp - Full Season provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
- How does Pine Forest Camp - Full Season compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Greeley?
- Pine Forest Camp - Full Season is one of 5 overnight/sleepaway camps in Greeley that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Pine Forest Camp - Full Season.
- Camp Timber Tops · Greeley, PA · Ages 7–16 · $2,371/week
- Camp Timber Tops · Greeley, PA · Ages 7–16 · $2,629/week
- Pine Forest Camp · Pocono Mountains · Ages 7–16 · $2,371/week
- Pine Forest Camp - First Half-Season · Pocono Mountains · Ages 7–17 · $2,600/week