Camp Equinunk
Camp Equinunk is a traditional overnight summer camp for boys in Pennsylvania, offering a wide range of activities and a focus on personal growth and community.
▌ Editor's read Camp Equinunk (cecbr.com) is a long-standing overnight summer camp for boys, operating for over 90 years. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation expiring in 2024, demonstrating adherence to industry standards. The camp explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks and a comprehensive training program, including CPR/First Aid and child abuse prevention. Google reviews average 4.9 stars from 100+ reviews, with parents frequently praising the camp's positive impact on their children's development and the variety of activities offered. The website details a wide array of activities from athletics and aquatics to creative arts and adventure sports, emphasizing a traditional camp experience.
Who thrives here Ages 7–16
Camp Equinunk is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. adventure 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
- Yes
- Established
- 1936 (90 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Adventure
- Ages: 7–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 78 Equinunk Rd, Equinunk, PA 18417, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Full season tuition is $16,000. Sibling discounts are available.
Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 28 to Aug 15.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 28 – Aug 15, 2026 · 7 weeks · $17,000
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Equinunk
- What ages does Camp Equinunk accept?
- Camp Equinunk is open to children ages 7–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Equinunk cost?
- Camp Equinunk publishes $2,285/week for the standard session. USD. Full season tuition is $16,000. Sibling discounts are available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Equinunk's hours?
- Camp Equinunk runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Camp Equinunk accredited?
- Yes — Camp Equinunk is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 90 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Camp Equinunk?
- Camp Equinunk is operated by a private business, with 90 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Equinunk provide lunch?
- Camp Equinunk does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Equinunk with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Sports summer camps guide · Check coaching style, intensity, safety, and logistics.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Equinunk.
- Camp IHC · Poconos · Ages 7–16 · $2,511/week
- Camp IHC - Dream Week · Poconos · Ages 7–16