Summer Day Camp
The program directors oversee a staff of bright and energetic counselors who are dedicated and committed to the well being, safety and development of our youth.
Nutritious hot and cold breakfasts, lunches and snacks are provided by
Shaitell Samuels. She is trained and certified to prepare meals for children. She will work with the children on food prep and nutrition.
Physical activity such as swimming, hiking, daily walking, Zumba and a variety of sports are a large part of the program. Bible study and character development lessons, including the 8 Pillars of Character are a part of the daily program. Life skills, drama, music, art, science and computer activities are also highlighted. Weekly educational and fun field trips are provided and enjoyed by all the campers.
Fun and Educational Field Trips
Alpaca Farm
Weekly field trips to Jackson Lick pool
Weekly field trips to Jackson Lick pool
Last year the campers went on a field trip to the alpaca farm. This was the first time most of the campers had a chance to interact with these beautiful animals. They had a wonderful time leading them around on a leash! This was an amazing and memorable day for everyone!
Weekly field trips to Jackson Lick pool
Weekly field trips to Jackson Lick pool
Weekly field trips to Jackson Lick pool
Campers love walking to the Jackson Lick pool to swim and cool off each week. Here the children receive valuable swimming lessons.
The Game Truck visits St. Barnabas
Weekly field trips to Jackson Lick pool
The Game Truck visits St. Barnabas
Children are divided into 9 groups. Each group has a chance to go inside the Game Truck to play games of all types.
Swimming at Pinchot State ParK
Swimming at Pinchot State ParK
The Game Truck visits St. Barnabas
Swimming at Pinchot State Park is always a fabulous day for the campers. They even are able to play on the playground there.
A fun day at Knoebel's Park
Swimming at Pinchot State ParK
A fun day at Knoebel's Park
Bowling
Swimming at Pinchot State ParK
A fun day at Knoebel's Park
Bowling always makes the day super fun!
Biking around Wildwood Park is always a treat!
Campers are eager to ride bikes around the park.
Campers are eager to ride bikes around the park.
Once campers are able to ride bikes, they are given helmets and bikes and off the group goes around Wildwood Park. This is such a treat for the children!
Campers are eager to ride bikes around the park.
Campers are eager to ride bikes around the park.
Campers are eager to ride bikes around the park.
Field Trip to the Rope Course at Ski Roundtop
Zoo America Presentation
RIF Reading Program makes presentation to campers.
Zoo America Presentation
Zoo America Presentation
Zoo America Presentation
Food Tasting class from Penn State Middletown
Food Tasting class from Penn State Middletown
Food Tasting class from Penn State Middletown
Campers taste many new nutritious foods
Food Tasting class from Penn State Middletown
Food Tasting class from Penn State Middletown
Rowland's music teacher helps us practice the bucket drums as we get ready for Saturday's performance in Lancaster
Rowland's music teacher helps us practice the bucket drums as we get ready for Saturday's performance in Lancaster
Rowland's music teacher helps us practice the bucket drums as we get ready for Saturday's performance in Lancaster
After much practice it is a great day playing the bucket drums in Lancaster's Town Square. They sound amazing!
Rowland's music teacher helps us practice the bucket drums as we get ready for Saturday's performance in Lancaster
Rowland's music teacher helps us practice the bucket drums as we get ready for Saturday's performance in Lancaster
Additional field trips include Lake Tobias, Legoland, Hershey Park, Riverboat ride, Skyzone, and going to the movies.
Belco Banking Class
Field trip to Messiah College where teens toured the dorms, library and theater. They had lunch in the cafe on campus.
Belco Banking Class
Field trip to Messiah College where teens toured the dorms, library and theater. They had lunch in the cafe on campus.
Belco Banking Class
Field trip to Messiah College where teens toured the dorms, library and theater. They had lunch in the cafe on campus.
Field trip to Messiah College where teens toured the dorms, library and theater. They had lunch in the cafe on campus.
Field trip to Messiah College where teens toured the dorms, library and theater. They had lunch in the cafe on campus.
Teens served lunch at the Bethesda Mission, played Pokeno with the residents at Homeland, visited the State Police Academy, and visited Shippensburg University for a career inventory.
Closing Program
Counselors led the program as each age group presented songs learned during camp.
Counselors led the program as each age group presented songs learned during camp.
Counselors led the program as each age group presented songs learned during camp.
A lively Zumba demonstration with students showcased motions learned this summer.
Counselors led the program as each age group presented songs learned during camp.
Counselors led the program as each age group presented songs learned during camp.
Campers sang songs stemming from their African heritage.
Counselors led the program as each age group presented songs learned during camp.
Campers sang songs stemming from their African heritage.