Camp Allegheny
A Salvation Army overnight camp offering various programs and activities for youth in Western Pennsylvania.
▌ Editor's read Camp Allegheny is an overnight camp operated by The Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division, offering various themed camps for children aged 7-17. The website, salvationarmywpa.org/camp/, loads successfully and provides details on camp programs, dates, and registration. The camp offers specialized programs such as Music Camp, Sports Camp, and Adventure Camp. While the website mentions that 'All staff and volunteers are screened and trained,' it does not explicitly detail background check procedures. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Camp Allegheny' show a rating of 4.6 stars based on 100 reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive impact on children and the caring staff. The Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division's Instagram handle is @salvationarmywpa and their Facebook handle is salvationarmywpa.
Who thrives here Ages 7–17
Camp Allegheny is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 7–17
- Address: 100 Camp Allegheny Rd, Ellwood City, PA 16117
- Phone: (724) 752-1661
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
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