Camp Wayne for Boys - Four Week
A four-week program for first-time campers at a traditional boys' camp.
▌ Editor's read Camp Wayne for Boys is a long-standing overnight camp in Preston Park, PA, operating for over 80 years under the Sussman family. The website, campwayne.com, loads successfully and provides comprehensive information about their programs. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, ensuring adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mention that all staff undergo background checks, highlighting a commitment to camper safety. The camp offers a wide range of activities including sports, waterfront activities, and creative arts. Google reviews indicate a strong reputation, with an average rating of 4.9 stars from over 100 reviews, often praising the supportive environment and diverse activities. The camp is privately owned and operated, likely as a for-profit entity given its long family ownership and traditional camp model.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 194680+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 6–16
Camp Wayne for Boys - Four Week 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
- 1946 (80 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 6–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 15 Camp Wayne Road, Preston Park, PA 18455
- Phone: (570) 798-2511
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Four week program tuition is $11,100. Open to first-time campers only.
Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 27 to Jul 25.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 27 – Jul 25, 2026 · 5 weeks · $11,100
↗ What parents like
- Shorter option for new campers
- Private lessons included
↘ Watch for
- Only for first-time campers
- Additional fees for trips and baggage
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Wayne for Boys - Four Week
- What ages does Camp Wayne for Boys - Four Week accept?
- Camp Wayne for Boys - Four Week is open to children ages 6–16. 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 Wayne for Boys - Four Week cost?
- Camp Wayne for Boys - Four Week publishes $2,775/week for the standard session. Four week program tuition is $11,100. Open to first-time campers only. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Wayne for Boys - Four Week's hours?
- Camp Wayne for Boys - Four Week 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 Wayne for Boys - Four Week accredited?
- Yes — Camp Wayne for Boys - Four Week is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 80 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 Wayne for Boys - Four Week?
- Camp Wayne for Boys - Four Week is operated by a private business, with 80 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 Wayne for Boys - Four Week provide lunch?
- Camp Wayne for Boys - Four Week 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.
- How does Camp Wayne for Boys - Four Week compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Preston Park?
- Camp Wayne for Boys - Four Week is one of 6 overnight/sleepaway camps in Preston Park 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.
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- Camp Wayne for Boys · Preston Park, PA · Ages 6–16 · $2,343/week
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