Campership Assistance Program (CAP) — financial aid for qualifying families
If having your camper participate in a Camp Swatara programmatic experience is a financial hardship, our CAP is available for qualifying families. Additionally, many churches aid their campers in attending Camp programs. Here at Camp Swatara, our mission is that we provide opportunities in the natural setting for people of all ages to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ so that they may live their lives in total discipleship for Him. Our CAP is established to help facilitate this vital mission. CAP offers resources to regional families with campers registered for resident camp, unable to afford the full cost of a Camp session. Camperships are limited and are distributed on a first come, first served basis.
Located at the foot of Blue Mountain in northwestern Berks County, Pennsylvania, in a natural outdoor setting.
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Summer camp programs — building friendships and faith
All the while we will be building friendships, making memories, molding our faith and loving every second of it! We invite you to scout out our program guide and find which camps you want to take part in this summer.
Located at the foot of beautiful Blue Mountain in northwestern Berks County, Pennsylvania, Camp Swatara provides opportunities in the natural setting for persons of all ages to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, so that they may give their lives to Him in total discipleship.
Setting and grounds — 750+ acres, Blue Mountain, 5 miles of trails
Our family-friendly campground has lots to offer! We have two playgrounds, lots of open space for games and sports, over 5 miles of hiking trails on 750+ acres, a splash pad, shared olympic-sized swimming pool, a 4-acre lake for boating or fishing.
Camperships — church support through Good as Gold program
Camperships may be available to qualifying families through Camp Swatara. As well, many individual churches also aid their campers in attending Camp programs with the Good as Gold program. Have you asked your church whether scholarship opportunities are a part of your church's program to send campers to Camp Swatara?
Camp Swatara is a Nut & Tree Nut Free facility. Staff/Volunteers are allowed to have set items in the Staff Room Only! No Campers are permitted to bring food items containing nuts or tree nuts.
Chef Jerry has created menus for the summer. Please remember that all menus may be subject to changes based on program activities. If you have any questions, or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact Chef Jerry at foodservice@campswatara.org prior to the start of camp.
For your child to receive the most from camp, and to limit distractions to the camping program and other campers, it is important that your child stay the entire week. When registering for camp, check your calendar to avoid conflicts with sporting events, family vacations, & other previous commitments. Select a week that allows your child to spend the entire time with us from registration through closing.
Parent communication — one-way email and snail mail during camp
There are two great ways to stay in touch with your camper during their stay here at Camp Swatara! Please note: In order to maintain the community formed during a week of camp, campers are not able to call or email home. In case of emergency, please contact the camp office in order to connect with your camper. Send your camper an email right from your registration (CampWise) account — you can activate one-way emails and send emails to your camper. Or send letters or postcards to your camper at their camp address.
Camp Swatara strives to provide a safe and fun atmosphere for campers to explore relationships with one another, God and creation. There are certain guidelines that campers are expected to follow while participating in programs offered at Camp.
