Camp Wayne for Girls - Four Week
A four-week option for first-time campers at a traditional girls' camp.
▌ Editor's read Camp Wayne for Girls is ACA accredited, with their accreditation expiring in 2025, as evidenced by the ACA logo and link on their 'About Us' page. The camp has been operating for over 100 years, founded by Fred and Edi Schonberg, indicating a long-standing history and experience in youth camping. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 on their 'Safety & Health' page, demonstrating a commitment to supervision. The camp also mentions that all staff undergo background checks, as detailed in their 'Safety & Health' section. Their program is an overnight camp, offering a four-week session, and they maintain active social media presences on Instagram and Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1926100+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–15
Camp Wayne for Girls - Four Week 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
- 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: Details are available upon request.
↗ What parents like
- Shorter option for new campers
- Brother-sister camp experience
↘ Watch for
- Only for first-time campers
- Details available upon request
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Wayne for Girls - Four Week
- What ages does Camp Wayne for Girls - Four Week accept?
- Camp Wayne for Girls - Four Week 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 - Four Week cost?
- Camp Wayne for Girls - Four Week doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Details are available upon request. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Camp Wayne for Girls - Four Week's hours?
- Camp Wayne for Girls - Four Week 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 - Four Week accredited?
- Yes — Camp Wayne for Girls - Four Week 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 Wayne for Girls - Four Week?
- Camp Wayne for Girls - Four Week is operated by a private business, 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 Wayne for Girls - Four Week provide lunch?
- Camp Wayne for Girls - Four Week 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 - Four Week offer transportation?
- Camp Wayne for Girls - Four Week 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 - Four Week compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Preston Park?
- Camp Wayne for Girls - Four Week 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.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- 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 Wayne for Girls - Four Week.
- 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 - Seven Week · Preston Park, PA · Ages 7–15 · $2,357/week
- Camp Wayne for Boys · Preston Park, PA · Ages 6–16 · $2,343/week
- Camp Wayne for Girls · Preston Park, PA · Ages 7–15 · $2,357/week