Dingmans Ferry Summer Camps

Camp Hidden Falls is located in the heart of the Poconos near the Delaware Water Gap, and boasts cool mountain forests, a sparkling lake, a cool pool, trails to hike, and beautiful days and cool nights. Year Round - Family and Troop Camping availability. For the real Girl Scout experience, go to Camp Hidden Falls!

Our youngest age group is Tadpoles (3-5). Camp weeks will concentrate on introducing children to the outside world. Your child will enjoy weeks full of games, crafts and outdoor discoveries. A PEEC instructor plans the activities and oversees a maximum of 12 children with the help of camp counselors and volunteers.

The next age group is Wet & Slimies (1st - 4th). Campers will experience weeks full of fun craft projects, games, hikes, and nature discovery sessions. Campers will be encouraged to explore the natural world around them while being closely supervised by our experienced camp staff. Every week will also include a trip to Camp Akenac for swimming.

The middle school age group is the Jr. Naturalist (5th - 7th). Junior Naturalist campers will participate in creative activities that nurture their natural curiosity of the environment, including interpretive hikes, educational games, fun projects and much more! Each week will include Wednesday afternoons swimming at Camp Akenac and PEEC late nights on Thursdays. Weeks four and nine will also include an overnight stay in our tent sites!

Last but not least are the Senior Naturalist (8th - 11th). They are around high school age and camp weeks have been designed to encourage campers to experience new things. Each week is
filled with exciting adventures and challenges. The experiences they have and the skills they learn will prepare them for the future. The weeks will include Wednesdays at Camp Akenac, various overnights throughout the summer, and amazing trips at the end of each camp week.

There's Magic in this place! This summer, treat your child to the challenge, fun and magic of Camp Speers-Eljabar YMCA.

Camp Speers-Eljabar YMCA is located on 1100 acres of woodland in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. We are a coed camp for children ages 7-16. Our 42 acre lake provides an excellent place for swimming (lessons & recreation), canoeing, sailing, kayaking, and windsurfing. Additionally, campers may experience activities such as drama, arts & crafts, sports & games, archery, climbing tower, dance, horseback riding lessons, and much more.

Camp Speers-Eljabar YMCA will play a major role in each camper's growth by fostering independence, self-esteem, social skills, and values. The values of the YMCA: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility are a core part of our foundation. We hire a diverse staff, including international counselors, who exemplify these attributes and provide great role models for all campers.

Special Focus Programs: Leadership Development programs: LITs and CITs, Inclusion, and Horseback Riding .

Come join our 63rd year of providing a fun, challenging, safe, and memorable experience for all campers.