Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–13 · $1,238/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–13

Camp Onas

Camp Onas · $1,238/week

Camp Onas is a Quaker-affiliated overnight camp in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, offering a traditional summer camp experience focused on community, nature, an...

▌ Editor's read Camp Onas's website, camponas.org, loads successfully and presents as a legitimate summer camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, indicating adherence to recognized safety and operational standards. The camp has a long history, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023, and was founded by George Walton, a Quaker educator. It operates as a nonprofit organization. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in safety protocols. Camp Onas is an overnight camp, offering a traditional, screen-free experience for campers. The camp has a strong online presence with an Instagram handle @camponas and a Facebook page @camponas. Google reviews show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 38 reviews, with many reviewers praising the camp's community feel, supportive staff, and emphasis on outdoor activities.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1926100+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 8–13

Camp Onas sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1926 (100 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 8–13
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 609 Geigel Hill Rd, Ottsville, PA 18942, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. $75 sibling discount. Financial aid is available based on need.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Onas

What ages does Camp Onas accept?
Camp Onas is open to children ages 8–13. 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 Onas cost?
Camp Onas publishes $1,238/week for the standard session. USD. $75 sibling discount. Financial aid is available based on need. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Onas's hours?
Camp Onas 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 Onas accredited?
Yes — Camp Onas is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 100 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 Onas?
Camp Onas is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 100 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 Onas provide lunch?
Camp Onas 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.

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