Nice place and great people, so kind and helpful. When there on a church retreat, had a great time…read more Definitely would go back.

Immediate child safety/priority red flags. I was very disappointed to learn that Pocono Plateau…read moreallowed Greater Grace World Outreach to host two weeks of its child and youth camp programs at Pocono Plateau in August of 2024. Greater Grace World Outreach had recently been the subject of extensive child sex abuse allegations, as published by the Baltimore Banner. Despite multiple sources bringing awareness of these concerns to the management of Pocono Plateau, they chose to continue to host the group. I would not recommend hosting any child or youth camp at Pocono Plateau.

I came here for a church retreat, and let me start by saying: the drive in was traumatic. One-lane,…read morewinding road. Aggressive fog. Zero streetlights. I don't know if Pennsylvania is cutting costs or testing faith levels, but the drive absolutely required prayer. That said, and this is important, that was the worst part of the entire experience. Once you arrive, it's like stepping into a completely different reality. Parking is plentiful, clearly marked, and right in front of the buildings (including handicap and short-term spots, which we love to see). The facilities themselves? Beautiful. Clean. Extremely well maintained. No "rustic surprise mold" vibes here. Each room has its own bathroom, a thermostat, and AC, which means you're not stuck freezing, sweating, or silently resenting whoever controls the temperature. Huge win. There's also a cute little fire pit (weather permitting), a gym/fitness center, and a dining hall tucked under another residence building that honestly deserves applause. Because let's talk about the food. 10/10. Retreat food is usually a gamble, but Spruce Lake did not come to play. AND, possibly my favorite detail, the beverage machines. Coffee, drinks, and cups you can reuse or grab-and-go, which means you can take your coffee with you like a civilized adult. In the same building, there's a gorgeous space to sit and relax, complete with multiple fireplaces that make you feel like you should be journaling or having a deep conversation. There's also a bookstore with beautiful religious items if you feel like browsing or taking something meaningful home. Staff were consistently polite, helpful, and clearly knew what they were doing, everything ran smoothly the entire stay. Final verdict: Yes, the commute tried to humble me. But once you're there? It's peaceful, comfortable, thoughtfully designed, and genuinely enjoyable. I had such a great experience that I'm already looking forward to my next visit. That drive isn't stopping me, and that's saying something.

Visit Dates: August 21, 2023 to August 25, 2023…read more I came here with my family and my church Grace Reformed Baptist Church for a camping trip and retreat. I opted for camping in a tent (my first time) and the meal plan (do not recommend). Mostly everything was great. The campsite was fairly easy to find I had a water hookup and an electricity hookup so I got to charge my phone. I set up my tent fairly easily and was happy about that. The nature was pretty, the camping site was great, the bathrooms and shower stalls were well maintained and clean. My family stayed in the rooms. The rooms are way more pricey and I heard a few church members complaining about the beds. I stayed in the room on my last night because my dad was worried about me going home with my son alone even though I would have been okay so he stayed past the point of my sisters going home and kept the room my sisters stayed in with him. My son got scared of camping on the last night so we ended up in my dad's room the last night, I didn't think it was so bad. This is a Christian Camp so if you aren't Christian be prepared for the Jesus. I'm not sure if they allow individual stays but I was with the church. They gave us a designated space for devotional time, we had two devotional sessions a day. I love Jesus and am a Christian so when I got here I was like oh so much of Jesus loves you, so much of God loves you and I loved it. But if you aren't Christian and book a camping trip here you may not like it, you may be surprised so I'm just specifying. Spruce Lake itself is on the small side, I got to check it out but I found the woods and campgrounds more impressive. They have a snack shop that's open for a few hours a day. The snack shop food was great. My son and I missed the snack shop the first few days but we got to go on Wednesday and Thursday. So the dining hall and meal plans. That's the one thing I wouldn't recommend. I opted for it because I didn't know how camping was going to be I wanted to try the tent thing first before I went gun-ho with bringing my own coolers and food. Next year I'm getting a stove and bringing all my coolers and my own food. I basically paid $100 for my kid to drink soda because he would not touch anything in the dining hall to eat during our stay. I had a lot of snacks for him, my family bought a lot of snacks for him as well and he ate fries at the snack shop so he was fed. Some of the meals were okay, some of the stuff was kind of awful. So everything about this resort except for the food was great and if my church comes back here again I'd like to go!

Been going here for the past 7 years, best summers of my life. Kids from ages 8-17 get to meet…read moreother kids from all over the world! Lots of activities to do and never a dull moment

From the owner: On the surface, we are a breathtakingly beautiful 500-acre facility in the heart of the Pocono…read moreMountains with modern camper cabins, pristine sports fields, and an incredibly picturesque 100-acre private lake for all 275 campers each week to enjoy. Underneath, we are a family, a network of positive likeminded people from all over the world who share a love for sports and kids. And on the day-to-day level, we are a place where campers never stop smiling from the moment they wake up until the moment their heads hit their pillows! We combine sports with life lessons and wrap it up in a one-week camp experience that stays with campers long after they leave. ISTC offers a variety of overnight programs. Our most popular program is All Sports, during which campers get to try an assortment of sports ranging from basketball and soccer to cricket and rugby, not to mention rock climbing and jet skiing, and IXTC is our adventure program designed specifically for our older campers. No matter what you're looking for, there is a program at International Sports Training Camp that is right for you!

I went to Timber Tops as a nine year old and really enjoyed the activities. They kept us very busy!…read moreThe counsellors were warm and caring. Highly recommend.

I go to CTT and I LOVE IT. I have made a family there and I recommend it to any girl. If you are…read morescared of going to sleep away camp don't be. The staff is SO NICE and will help 10000000000000/10 recommend!

We came here to see Resica Falls. It has friendly short trail to the falls. Few yards down from…read morethe parking lot and a good view is visible. Quiet and peaceful place. Nobody was there when we went. There are picnic tables available if interested to bring food. My friend said that would be a good idea for future visit. The park is free and open to public. No one is allowed in the Boy Scout camping lodge area unless you are part of a troop and has an event to attend to. A nice stop over if in the area

My wife and I were in Bushkill falls staying at my best friend's place. We were planning our…read moreadventure for the next day and this is one of the places that we decided to go to. This is just 20 minutes away from where my best friend lives. The place is open to the public and there is free parking. After we parked, we noticed that Resica falls is just a short distance from the parking area, I noticed a few picnic tables on the area where you can see the falls, they have installed a fence close to the water, at first I thought it is to prevent people from slipping and falling into the water but we saw a signage/warning that says "NO ONE IS PERMITTED BEYOND THE RAILING & CABLES, KNOWN VENOMOUS SNAKE HABITAT BEYOND THIS POINT". Oh Gosh!!!. Ever since reading the warning I never ventured around tall grasses in the area and I was always looking down, taking precautions for the possibility of snakes around. Luckily we never encountered any. It was a satisfactory visit to the falls with my friends, we just enjoyed taking photos of our outing.

Stellar services for the community! We had weekend access through staying at the Mountaintop Lodge…read moreand I was very impressed with the facilities- huge lists of events and activities, crafts rooms, great changing rooms and large pool with kids and adults areas. Outdoors with pavilions and play areas, and a very nice walking path with a few fun surprises if you're paying attention. Parking was easy, entry was fine, this was an excellent vacation spot to enjoy without the lines or crazy water park madness. Indoors or out, this is a gem of a spot!

We have been members for the past 5 years -- it's a great community for families with kids. Tennis…read moreis top notch.

My granddaughter has been attending Camp Lindenmere for the last 4 years and she is absolutely in…read morelove with camp. She loves her majors and the ability to make changes. She also loves and looks forward to trip days. Camp Lindenmere has an amazing leadership team, who are readily available and keep her parents well informed with how she is doing. I attended parent visitation day and was absolutely impressed with how much they had learned in such a short space of time. It was an absolutely wonderful day. Thanks Camp Lindenmere for giving my grandbaby such a wonderful summer and such wonderful memories for the future.

My own children had a wonderful experience at Camp Lindenmere. After a very disappointing…read moreexperience at a different camp, we decided to send our son to Lindenmere after other parents recommended it enthusiastically. My daughter, who was initially reluctant to go to sleepaway, decided that she wanted to go too. Though they are both very different in interests and personality, they both had an amazing summer. The staff really works to ensure that each child is valued, included, and engaged. Since they have such an expansive program, my children not only got to experience a wide variety of activities but also met other children with a wide variety of interests. The camp is flexible about letting students change majors and the kids loved trip days. There is a strong community feel and the facilities are very well-maintained. My kids are really looking forward to another summer at Lindenmere.

Wonderful camp!!! My four daughters love Mt. Gilead . I went as a camper years back.read more

From the owner: Mt. Gilead's facilities are available for group rentals during the months of August to June. Our…read more175 acre wooded property creates the perfect venue for families, churches, organized retreats and conferences. Mt. Gilead offers winterized buildings, meeting spaces, food service and guided team building activities such as: High & Low Ropes Courses, Archery, Riflery and Boating. Mt. Gilead Camp is a non-denominational Christian summer camp for girls ages 6-17. There are 5 weekly summer sessions. Girls may stay for any number of sessions. Mt. Gilead offers an atmosphere of relaxed fun & fellowship and the opportunity to experience God right in the middle of his creation, without the distractions of technology and everyday life. Mt. Gilead hosts several annual events which are open to all. Join in the annual Mom/Daughter or Dad/Daughter Retreats held at camp or test your adventurous side on one of our Mom/Daughter or Dad/Daughter canoe trips down the Delaware River. Attend a fundraiser such as the Cruise For Camp Benefit Ride or one of our 5K Runs.

Super awesome science camps offered over the summer. My kids had a blast making elephant toothpaste…read moreand pop rockets and volcanoes and more! They are asking when they can go back! Loved the friendliness of the staff and the fun projects they got to take home at the end of the week. So happy to see something like this in NEPA!

Love this summer camp would recommend for any parents who have kids that love sports. We sent our…read moretwo sons there for years and they had the time of their life! Jeff Freedman does an excellent job at keeping the kids entertained and his camp counselors are the best!

From the owner: What makes an all-boys summer camp so special? Experience…read moreadventure. Take a risk. Be yourself. Lake Owego Camp provides each camper the opportunity to learn new skills, improve, compete and grow in a nurturing, supportive environment. Meet a new friend! Hit a game winning shot! Canoe through Delaware River rapids! Lead a campfire! Lake Owego Camp is a summer adventure with your best friends, your brothers.