YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser Pride Camp
YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser's Pride Camp offers a safe and affirming overnight experience for LGBTQ+ youth and allies aged 12-17, focusing on community, self-dis...
▌ Editor's read The website for YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser's Pride Camp loads successfully and details an overnight program for LGBTQ+ youth and allies aged 12-17. The camp is part of the South Mountain YMCA Camps, which has a 4.8-star rating from 157 Google reviews. While the specific Pride Camp is not individually accredited by the ACA, the broader South Mountain YMCA Camps are likely accredited, though this specific program's accreditation status is 'U'. The camp emphasizes a safe and inclusive environment, with staff undergoing training in DEI, youth development, and safety, including background checks. Activities include traditional camp offerings like swimming, climbing, and arts, alongside discussions on identity and community building. Social media handles are @campconradweiser on Instagram and CampConradWeiser on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 7–16
YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser Pride Camp 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
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 201 Cushion Peak Road, Reinholds, PA 17569, USA
- Cost notes: USD. $300 non-refundable deposit. Financial aid is available. The cost is subsidized by Gracie's House.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser Pride Camp
- What ages does YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser Pride Camp accept?
- YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser Pride 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 YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser Pride Camp cost?
- YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser Pride Camp publishes $950/week for the standard session. USD. $300 non-refundable deposit. Financial aid is available. The cost is subsidized by Gracie's House. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser Pride Camp's hours?
- YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser Pride 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.
- Who runs YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser Pride Camp?
- YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser Pride Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser Pride Camp provide lunch?
- YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser Pride 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.
- How does YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser Pride Camp compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Reinholds?
- YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser Pride Camp is one of 5 overnight/sleepaway camps in Reinholds 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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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser Pride Camp.
- Gracie's House PRIDE Camp - Adult Camp · Camp Conrad Weiser · Ages 6–15 · $275/week
- Gracie's House PRIDE Camp - Pride Family Camp · Camp Conrad Weiser · Ages 6–15 · $275/week
- Gracie's House PRIDE Camp · Camp Conrad Weiser · Ages 6–15 · $950/week
- Gracie's House PRIDE Camp - Pride Camp Session C · Camp Conrad Weiser · Ages 6–15 · $950/week