Camp Highlight - Camp Highlight
Camp Highlight is an overnight summer camp in Pennsylvania for children with LGBTQ+ parents, focusing on community, acceptance, and fun activities.
▌ Editor's read The Camp Highlight website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate overnight summer camp. It is a non-profit organization founded by Michael and Jennifer, and has been operating for 13 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The camp specifically caters to children with LGBTQ+ parents, offering a supportive and inclusive environment. They boast a low staff-to-camper ratio of 1:3, and their 'Staff' page confirms that all staff undergo background checks and extensive training. While not listed in the ACA directory, the camp has a strong online presence with a 5.0-star rating from 11 Google reviews. Social media handles for Instagram (@camphighlight) and Facebook (camphighlight) are easily found on their website.
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Since 201313+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 8–15
Camp Highlight - Camp Highlight 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
- 2013 (13 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 8–15
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 201 Cushion Peak Road, Wernersville, PA 19565, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Sliding scale tuition of $1850, $2000, or $2150. Financial aid is available through the Campership Fund. Sliding scale: $1850-$2150.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Highlight - Camp Highlight
- What ages does Camp Highlight - Camp Highlight accept?
- Camp Highlight - Camp Highlight is open to children ages 8–15. 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 Highlight - Camp Highlight cost?
- Camp Highlight - Camp Highlight publishes $2,000/week for the standard session. USD. Sliding scale tuition of $1850, $2000, or $2150. Financial aid is available through the Campership Fund. Sliding scale: $1850-$2150. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Highlight - Camp Highlight's hours?
- Camp Highlight - Camp Highlight 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 Highlight - Camp Highlight?
- Camp Highlight - Camp Highlight is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 13 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 Highlight - Camp Highlight provide lunch?
- Camp Highlight - Camp Highlight 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
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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.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
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