Camp Wayne for Girls
Camp Wayne for Girls is a traditional sleepaway camp in Pennsylvania, offering a nurturing environment for girls to...
▌ Editor's read Camp Wayne for Girls is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with its accreditation valid through 2025, as evidenced by the ACA logo and link on their website's footer. The camp has a rich history, operating since 1953, and has been continuously owned and operated by the Van Buren family, now in its third generation. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 on their 'About Us' page, indicating a commitment to supervision. The camp offers a comprehensive array of activities, categorized into athletics, waterfront, creative arts, and adventure, suggesting a well-rounded program. While the website details staff training, specific language regarding background checks for all staff was not readily found. Their social media presence is active, with links to Instagram and Facebook provided on their site.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 731953+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–15
Camp Wayne for Girls 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
- 73 (1953 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–15
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 56 Nice People Pl, Preston Park, PA 18455
- Phone: (570) 448-2121
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Seven-Week Tuition: $16,500. A four-week option is available for first-time campers. Details are available upon request.
Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 27 to Aug 15.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 27 – Aug 15, 2026 · 8 weeks · $16,500
↗ What parents like
- Focus on sisterhood
- Screen-free environment
↘ Watch for
- No short sessions for returning campers
- Uniform required
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Wayne for Girls
- What ages does Camp Wayne for Girls accept?
- Camp Wayne for Girls is open to children ages 7–15. 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 Wayne for Girls cost?
- Camp Wayne for Girls publishes $2,357/week for the standard session. Seven-Week Tuition: $16,500. A four-week option is available for first-time campers. Details are available upon request. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Wayne for Girls's hours?
- Camp Wayne for Girls 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 Wayne for Girls accredited?
- Yes — Camp Wayne for Girls is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1953 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 Wayne for Girls?
- Camp Wayne for Girls is operated by a private business, with 1953 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 Wayne for Girls provide lunch?
- Camp Wayne for Girls 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.
- Does Camp Wayne for Girls offer transportation?
- Camp Wayne for Girls provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
- How does Camp Wayne for Girls compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Preston Park?
- Camp Wayne for Girls is one of 6 overnight/sleepaway camps in Preston Park that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Wayne for Girls.
- Camp Wayne for Boys - Four Week · Preston Park, PA · Ages 6–16 · $2,775/week
- Camp Wayne for Boys - Full Summer · Preston Park, PA · Ages 6–16 · $2,343/week
- Camp Wayne for Girls - Four Week · Preston Park, PA · Ages 7–15
- Camp Wayne for Girls - Seven Week · Preston Park, PA · Ages 7–15 · $2,357/week
- Camp Wayne for Boys · Preston Park, PA · Ages 6–16 · $2,343/week