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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–12

Camp Ladore - Session 1

Waymart, PA · ★ 4.6 (287 reviews)

Camp Ladore is a Salvation Army camp in the Pocono Mountains offering a variety of traditional overnight camp programs for children and adults since 1934.

▌ Editor's read The Camp Ladore website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2024, as confirmed by the ACA directory. The camp is owned and operated by The Salvation Army, indicating a church-affiliated owner type. The website states that Camp Ladore has been operating since 1934, marking 90 years of service. The program type is overnight, offering various sessions for children, teens, and adults. The 'Staff' page explicitly mentions that all staff undergo background checks, including state and federal clearances. Google reviews for Camp Ladore show a strong rating of 4.8 stars based on 234 reviews, with many reviewers praising the beautiful facilities, caring staff, and positive impact on campers. Social media handles found are @campladore on Instagram and 'campladore' on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 193690+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 7–12

Camp Ladore - Session 1 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
1936 (90 years)
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 7–12
  • Address: 35 Camp Ladore Way, Waymart, PA 18472
  • Cost notes: Free for children from low-income families

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Ladore - Session 1

What ages does Camp Ladore - Session 1 accept?
Camp Ladore - Session 1 is open to children ages 7–12. 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 Ladore - Session 1 cost?
Camp Ladore - Session 1 doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free for children from low-income families Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Is Camp Ladore - Session 1 accredited?
Yes — Camp Ladore - Session 1 is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 90 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 Ladore - Session 1?
Camp Ladore - Session 1 is operated by a faith-based organization, with 90 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 Ladore - Session 1 provide lunch?
Camp Ladore - Session 1 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.

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