Pocono Springs Camp
Pocono Springs Camp is a traditional 2-week overnight summer camp in Pennsylvania offering a wide range of activities for campers aged 7-16.
▌ Editor's read Pocono Springs Camp's website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate summer camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation valid through 2024, confirming adherence to over 300 health and safety standards. The camp, founded by Jed Buck, has been operating for 10 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. It is an overnight camp for children aged 7-16, offering a 2-week session model. The website explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mentions that all staff undergo extensive background checks. Google reviews average 4.9 stars from 109 reviews, with many parents praising the camp's welcoming environment, diverse activities, and caring staff. The camp appears to be a for-profit entity. Social media handles include @poconospringscamp on Instagram and PoconoSpringsCamp on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 201610+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–16
Pocono Springs Camp 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
- 2016 (10 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: 1 Pine Grove Rd, Reeders, PA 18352, USA
- Cost notes: USD. The 5-week program tuition is $11,400. Payment plans are available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Pocono Springs Camp
- What ages does Pocono Springs Camp accept?
- Pocono Springs Camp 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 Pocono Springs Camp cost?
- Pocono Springs Camp publishes $2,280/week for the standard session. USD. The 5-week program tuition is $11,400. Payment plans are available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Pocono Springs Camp's hours?
- Pocono Springs Camp 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 Pocono Springs Camp accredited?
- Yes — Pocono Springs Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 10 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 Pocono Springs Camp?
- Pocono Springs Camp is operated by a private business, with 10 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 Pocono Springs Camp provide lunch?
- Pocono Springs Camp 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 Pocono Springs Camp 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 Pocono Springs Camp.
- Camp Pocono Trails · Reeders, PA · Ages 7–21 · $1,713/week
- Camp Pocono Trails - Session 1 · Reeders, PA · Ages 7–17 · $1,713/week
- Moms Camp - Session 1 · Reeders, PA · Ages 18–21 · $2,045/week