Residential Program

 

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CLASSIC CAMP

Bear Creek Camp’s residential program, for children who have completed grades 1-12, is a traditional camp program centered on spiritual growth, outdoor living, and small group development. 

 

Each age group experiences a mix of small group and all-camp activities throughout their week to meet their group’s spiritual, social, and developmental needs. 

 

Most camp sessions begin on Sunday afternoon and end Saturday morning. Campers spend their time living and playing together: swimming, boating, hiking, worshipping, playing games, discussing their faith, camping, making arts and crafts, learning about the environment, singing, and much more. 

 

Campers live in a cabin or tent with 6-8 other people, according to their gender and year in school.  Each cabin or tent is paired with another to make a Quest Group.  Quest Groups are generally co-ed, and form the campers’ main family group for their time at camp. 

 

Each Quest Group will live in close proximity to other campers, based on grade completed: 4 & below, 5-6, 7-8, and 9-12. 

 

Your camper has the opportunity to sign-up for more than one session!  (Campers may stay the weekend at camp only in between sessions 2&3, 4&5, and 6&7 for an additional charge of  $65.)

 

 

 

Try Camp                 completed grades 1-2            

This 3 day program is designed specifically for young children who want to “try camp,” for the first time.  This program introduces campers to sleepover camp, allowing for all the fun of camp in a condensed format.  Campers sleep in comfortable cabins with modern bath facilities.  Up to five other campers and a caring counselor help to make the cabin feel like home. 

 

Throughout the half-week, as part of a Quest Group, campers will have time to learn more about the Bible, hike, cookout, swim, play games, make crafts, worship, and more.  Staff will provide a well-rounded camp experience that will help campers to further develop a sense of independence, enthusiasm for outdoor adventures, excitement for making new friends, and understanding of biblical stories.       

    You can choose:

        Block A      Sunday, 3PM to Wednesday, 9AM

            or

        Block B      Wednesday, 3PM to Saturday, 9AM 

 

Juniors                                     completed grades 2-4 

This full week program is designed specifically for younger children who want to spend an entire week at camp.  This program gives campers opportunities to discover their sense of adventure.  Campers sleep in comfortable cabins with modern bath facilities.  Up to seven other campers and a caring counselor help to make the cabin feel like home. 

 

Throughout the week campers, as part of a Quest Group, will have time to learn more about the Bible, hike, cook over a campfire, swim, sing songs, play games, campout under the stars, make crafts, dance, worship, meet new friends, and more.  Staff will provide a well-rounded camp experience that will help campers to further develop a sense of discovery, enthusiasm for outdoor adventures, excitement for making new friends, and understanding of God’s love.

  

Middlers                                  completed grades 5-6   

This full week program is designed to help campers develop their sense of adventure and decision making skills.  Campers sleep in platform tents centered around a program building that provides group meeting space and bath facilities.  Up to seven other campers and a caring counselor help to make the tent feel like home (except for electricity). 

 

Campers will participate in Quest Group activities that encourage them to work together as they learn more about God's creation, hike, cook over a campfire, swim, sing songs, play games, campout under the stars, make crafts, dance, worship, develop team-building skills, and more.  Additionally, campers will have an opportunity to interact with others from Middlers and Junior High Quest Groups, choosing activities that interest them.   

  

Junior High                           completed grades 7-8   

This full week program is designed to help campers to further develop teamwork skills while being immersed in adventurous activities.  Campers sleep in platform tents centered around a program building that provides group meeting space and bath facilities.  Up to seven other campers and a caring counselor help to make the tent feel like home (except for electricity). 

 

As part of a Quest Group, campers will have time to grow in faith, hike through God's creation, swim, sing songs, play games, develop outdoor living skills, create artwork, dance, worship, develop team-building skills, gain self confidence, and see old and new friends.  Additionally, campers will have an opportunity to interact with others from Junior High and Middlers Quest Groups, choosing activities that interest them.   

 

Seniors                                    completed grades 9-11   

This full week program is designed to help campers develop their sense of adventure and outdoor living skills.  For part of the week campers sleep in platform tents centered around a program building that provides group meeting space and bath facilities, while for another part of the week they venture out on a two or three night exploration of Bear Creek Camp.  Up to seven other campers and a caring counselor help to make the camp experience feel like home. 

 

During the week campers will be part of a Quest Group, having time to plan and enjoy a short backpacking trip, cook over a campfire, swim, express themselves through music, play games, create artwork, dance, worship, learn new skills, develop lasting relationships, and more.  This program will help campers to further develop their sense of discovery, enthusiasm for outdoor adventures, excitement for making new friends, and understanding of God’s love.  

 

ADVENTURE TRIPS

*Due to the special nature of these programs group size may be limited.  We cannot run these programs with fewer that 6 campers.

 

Float Trip                                             completed grades 7-8, 9-11   

Session 8 campers will experience the fun of Classic Camp, sleeping out for either one or two nights, while also venturing out from Bear Creek Camp for a thrilling day of rafting.  A professional rafting company, which ensures camper fun and safety, guides this trip through breathtaking scenery of the Lehigh River.

  

 

River Runners                          completed grades 7-8    

An adventurous journey down the scenic Delaware River is the center of this paddle-powered adventure. Learn how to handle a canoe and improve your outdoor living skills as you set up camp along remote riverside campsites.  Hang out with friends, worship, play, and experience the fullness of living together in Christian community, surrounded by the beauty of God’s creation.

 

 

Appalachian Adventure    Completed grades 7-11  

Trek down the world famous Appalachian Trail on this foot-powered adventure. Learn how to pack, dress, and improve your outdoor living skills, as you set up camp at remote backcountry campsites.   Experience the wonder of God’s creation and Christian community as you play, worship, and enjoy the company of new-found and long-time friends along the trail.

 

Junior High Trip—4 Days Backpacking

Senior High Trip—9 Days Backpacking

 

 

Adirondack Expedition         completed grades 10-12 

High adventure at its best! Paddle into the heart of God’s creation on this challenging two week trek.  At Bear Creek Camp, you will plan and prepare for this adventure before setting out on a nine day paddle and portage.  Within the Adirondack wilderness area, you will spend your days paddling, singing, growing in your faith, and having a spectacular time with friends, both old and new.

 

Raquette River Trip — Sessions 5-6

St. Regis Wilderness Trip — Sessions 6-7

 

 

Eastern PA Lutheran Camp Corporation

US Postal Service Address: PO Box 278, Bear Creek, PA 18602

Physical Address: 3601 Bear Creek Blvd, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

Phone 570-472-3741     Fax 570-472-3742

 

Our mission is to provide opportunities for Adventure and Discovery in God's creation and Christian Community.  We invite all people to experience spiritual growth through recreation and reflection, and through encounter with God's Word and world.  We do this as partners in ministry and stewards of God's creation.