Youth Camps
Expedition Camps
41.2266° N, 75.2676° W
Our Summer Expedition Camps program offers fulfilling outdoor adventures with trained trip guides. Immersed in nature, you’ll experience awe-inspiring sights and the thrill of mastering a challenge! Most of all, there are daily opportunities for growing your relationship with God through supportive leaders who listen and care, group devotions, and structured solo time with God.
2026 Expeditions
Voyagers: Water Edition! June 20-25, 2027
- Daily – Adventures like hiking and canoeing
- Evenings – Spruce Lake Rec Hour, late-night activities & Fireside
- Overnights – Spruce Lake’s platform tents & Delaware River campsite
Difficulty rating: 2/5, Wilderness rating: 2/5
Focuses: Exposure to the outdoors, Canoeing skills, Group devotionals
Voyage through the Pocono Mountains on a new adventure every day! Hike scenic trails, paddle across beautiful waters, and cool off with plenty of splashing along the way. Each day brings a new destination to explore, new skills to try, and new memories to make with a group of fellow adventurers.
When the day’s journey winds down, the fun continues back at camp with Fireside, Rec Hour, and an all-camp night game. Guided by energetic and capable leaders, Voyagers will build confidence, discover new strengths, and enjoy the great outdoors from sunrise to starlight. Nights are spent in Spruce Lake’s classic platform tents, with an overnight at a rustic Delaware River campsite that offers a taste of a true camping adventure.
Voyagers Junior July 25-30, 2027
- Daily – Adventures like hiking, mountain biking and canoeing
- Evenings – Spruce Lake Rec Hour, late-night activities & Fireside
- Overnights – Spruce Lake’s platform tents
Difficulty rating: 2/5, Wilderness rating: 2/5
Focuses: Exposure to the outdoors & new skills, Exploration, Group Devotionals
Embark on an adventure beyond the traditional camp experience! Each day, you’ll head out to explore the great outdoors through exciting activities like mountain biking, hiking, and canoeing. Discover new places, build outdoor skills, and take on fresh challenges alongside a group of fellow adventurers.
Back at camp each evening, the fun keeps going with Fireside and action-packed Rec Hour games on the ballfield. With capable and enthusiastic guides leading the way, you’ll gain confidence, try new things, and create memories that last long after summer ends. Nights are spent in Spruce Lake’s classic platform tents, plus a special overnight adventure at Outpost on Spruce Mountain, where a mountaintop campout adds an extra dose of adventure to the week.
Delaware Canoe August 1-6, 2027
- Daily – Canoe the open river and Class I & II rapids to reach each night’s campsite
- Overnights – Relax at campsite, cook over a fire, sleep in hammocks or tents
Difficulty rating: 4/5, Wilderness rating: 4/5
Focuses: Canoeing skills, Fellowship, Individual quiet times, Group debriefing
Experience the thrill of life on the river! Paddle the Delaware River’s Class I and II rapids as you journey through beautiful scenery with experienced guides leading the way. Spend your days navigating the river, spotting wildlife, and soaking in the adventure of life outdoors.
When the paddling is done, gather around the campfire for meals cooked over an open flame, enjoy quiet moments along the shoreline, and fall asleep to the sounds of nature in a tent or hammock beneath the stars. Whether you’re new to canoeing or already love the outdoors, this adventure is designed to help you build confidence, try new skills, and create memories you’ll never forget. No special equipment needed, just a spirit of adventure!
Resources
Here are some important resources for you to download and use as you prepare for your child’s trip to Spruce Lake:
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