Youth Campus
Activities
41.2266° N, 75.2676° W
Youth groups who visit our Youth Campus, formerly known as Wilderness Camp, can explore over 900 acres of God’s awesome creation in the Pocono Mountains with woodlands, waterfalls and scenic overlook on Spruce Mountain. One mile from the Retreat Center via Wilderness Road, you’ll enjoy uniquely youth-oriented recreation options and share the amenities at the Retreat Center. Plus, we’re close to several great Pocono ski resorts and other local attractions. Learn more about the activities we offer to registered youth groups and guests, then reserve your spot at our Youth Campus today.
Adventure Program
Spruce Lake’s Adventure Program features a 6-person climbing wall at the Youth Campus, plus other climbing events, zip lines, and challenge courses which can be reserved by youth groups. See our list of guided adventure activities, rates and scheduling information.
Outdoor Activities
Activity Field & Amphitheater
This large grass-covered field is perfect for all kinds of active games – soccer, softball, ultimate frisbee, dodge ball and more. At one side of the field is a campfire and amphitheater that can seat approximately 150 people for group devotionals, evening firesides, or marshmallow & hotdog roasts.
Basketball
Shoot baskets or play a game of basketball on the outdoor court close to Huckleberry Chalet and Blueberry Pavilion.
Carpetball
Carpetball is a social game that can bring people together as you try to outmaneuver your opponent’s balls. Any age and skill level can play at the table in Blueberry Pavilion.
Gaga Ball
Gather your group ’round the gaga pit for fast-paced fun! This dodgeball-like game levels the playing field, as no particular skill guarantees a win, yet it does take some strategy, luck, finesse and even teamwork.
Hiking
With over 900 acres to explore and over eight miles of hiking trails and pathways, Spruce Lake offers your youth group great opportunities for getting out in God’s fantastic creation! From the Youth Campus, you’ll have easy access to a favorite trail that goes to the Spruce Mountain scenic lookout and waterfalls. Trail distances range from approximately 1/2 to 2 miles.
Ice Skating
The Wilderness Pond is perfect for ice skating and broom or ice hockey in the winter months – weather permitting, of course. You may bring your own skates, or rent ours.
Nine-Square-in-the-Air
Adjacent to the Youth Campus dining hall and swings, the outdoor nine-square court is in the perfect spot for building a sense of group community. This combination of traditional four-square and volleyball is fast-paced, fun, and ideal for any skill level.
Snow Tubing
Our tubing hill is quite close to the Youth Campus and, weather permitting, will provide hours of slippery fun! Snow tubes are provided, free of charge.
Swings
Relax, hang out with your friends on the giant swing set that’s situated next to the Youth Campus dining hall.
Tetherball
Two tetherball stations are situated beside the giant swing next to the Youth Campus dining hall. See if you can wind the rope all the way around the pole!
Street Hockey
Our street hockey court is available for play; sticks and pucks are available or you may bring your own.
Indoor Activities
Mountain View is a multipurpose facility with meeting rooms and a spacious auditorium for large group events, with attractive stage, fireplace and fully equipped sound system. It also serves as a gym, offering a six-person climbing wall, volleyball, basketball, Nine-Square-in-the-Air (portable), carpetball, foosball, ping-pong, gaga (portable court), and space for group games.
Basketball
Full-court basketball can be played on half of Mountain View’s gym while some other activity is happening on the other side. Or have fun simply shooting baskets!
Carpetball
Have fun playing carpetball on the second floor of Mountain View Gym, where you’ll also find ping-pong, foosball and space for playing board games.
Foosball
Round up your friends and play tabletop soccer at the foosball table on the second floor of Mountain View Gym. This area also has a ping-pong table, carpetball and space for playing board games.
Gaga Ball
Our portable indoor gaga pit is perfect for youth group retreats in winter or otherwise inclement weather. We’ll set it up for you upon request.
Group Games
The wide open space of the Mountain View Gym is great for indoor group games and activities.
Nine-Square-in-the-Air
Build group community with this blend of volleyball and traditional four-square! It’s fast-paced and fun, easy to learn, and can involve any skill level. We can set this up for you upon request.
Ping-Pong
The ping-pong table on the second floor of Mountain View Gym is the place for competitive singles, doubles, or hilarious round robin tournaments. In this area you’ll also find carpetball, foosball and space for playing board games.
Volleyball
Play lively games of volleyball in the spacious Mountain View Gym! Generally, the net is set up on half the space, while basketball or some other activity can be happening on the other half at the same time.
Local Attractions
The Pocono Mountains offer four seasons of nonstop outdoor fun – all just a short drive from Spruce Lake. The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau offers plenty of helpful information for nearby attractions.
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