Camp Pocono Trails - Session 1
A health and wellness summer camp for kids, teens, and young adults, focusing on weight loss, fitness, and building...
▌ Editor's read The Camp Pocono Trails website loads successfully and presents itself as a dedicated weight loss camp for youth. The camp has been operating for over 30 years, founded by Tony Sparber, and boasts a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The program is exclusively overnight, focusing on fitness, nutrition, and behavioral change through a variety of activities. While the website does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation, it highlights a comprehensive approach to health and wellness. Google reviews indicate a 4.2-star rating from over 100 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their children's health and self-esteem. Social media presence includes an active Instagram handle @camppoconotrails and a Facebook page 'camppoconotrails', showcasing camp life and activities.
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Since 199630+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–17
Camp Pocono Trails - Session 1 is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway 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
- 1996 (30 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 300 Camp Akiba Rd, Reeders, PA 18352
- Phone: (800) 365-0556
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Prices vary by session length, from $11,990 for 7 weeks to $3,990 for 2 weeks.
↗ What parents like
- Focus on health and wellness
- Breaks internet habits
- Nutrition and culinary classes
↘ Watch for
- Very expensive
- No short-term sessions available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Pocono Trails - Session 1
- What ages does Camp Pocono Trails - Session 1 accept?
- Camp Pocono Trails - Session 1 is open to children ages 7–17. 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 Pocono Trails - Session 1 cost?
- Camp Pocono Trails - Session 1 publishes $1,713/week for the standard session. Prices vary by session length, from $11,990 for 7 weeks to $3,990 for 2 weeks. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Pocono Trails - Session 1's hours?
- Camp Pocono Trails - Session 1 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.
- Who runs Camp Pocono Trails - Session 1?
- Camp Pocono Trails - Session 1 is operated by a private business, with 30 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 Pocono Trails - Session 1 provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Pocono Trails - Session 1 includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Pocono Trails - Session 1 with other camps.
- 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.
- 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 Pocono Trails - Session 1.
- Camp Pocono Trails · Reeders, PA · Ages 7–21 · $1,713/week
- Pocono Springs Camp · Pocono Springs Camp · Ages 7–16 · $2,280/week
- Moms Camp - Session 1 · Reeders, PA · Ages 18–21 · $2,045/week