Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–13 · $1,250/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–13

Camp Onas - Session 1

Camp Onas · $1,250/week

Camp Onas is a Quaker-affiliated overnight camp in Ottsville, PA, offering a traditional summer camp experience...

▌ Editor's read The Camp Onas website loads as a legitimate camp site, providing detailed information about its programs and philosophy. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp, established in 1927, is a non-profit organization with Quaker roots, emphasizing community, simplicity, and respect. The website explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, which is excellent for supervision and individualized attention. It also mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Camp Onas show an average rating of 4.9 stars from 45 reviews, with many parents praising the nurturing environment, the sense of community, and the positive impact on their children's independence and social skills. The camp offers a traditional overnight program for children aged 7-15.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 991927+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 8–13

Camp Onas - Session 1 sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
99 (1927 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 8–13
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 609 Geigel Hill Rd, Ottsville, PA 18942, USA
  • Phone: (610) 847-5858
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $75 sibling discount. Financial aid is available based on need.

↗ What parents like

  • Quaker-affiliated values
  • Financial aid available

↘ Watch for

  • Limited session options

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Onas - Session 1

What ages does Camp Onas - Session 1 accept?
Camp Onas - Session 1 is open to children ages 8–13. 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 Camp Onas - Session 1 cost?
Camp Onas - Session 1 publishes $1,250/week for the standard session. $75 sibling discount. Financial aid is available based on need. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Onas - Session 1's hours?
Camp Onas - Session 1 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 Camp Onas - Session 1 accredited?
Yes — Camp Onas - Session 1 is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1927 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 Camp Onas - Session 1?
Camp Onas - Session 1 is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 1927 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 Camp Onas - Session 1 provide lunch?
Camp Onas - Session 1 does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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