Camp Highlight - Highlight Family Camp
Camp Highlight is a non-profit overnight family camp in Pennsylvania dedicated to providing a supportive and fun environment for families with LGBTQ+ parents...
▌ Editor's read Camp Highlight is an overnight family camp located in Wernersville, Pennsylvania, specifically designed for families with LGBTQ+ parents and their children. The website, camphighlight.com, loads successfully and provides detailed information about their mission and programs. The camp has been operating for 15 years, founded by Jeff and Amy, and is structured as a non-profit organization. While not found in the ACA directory, the camp does state that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Camp Highlight' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 21 reviews, with many reviewers praising the inclusive atmosphere and positive experiences for both parents and children. The camp offers a variety of activities including swimming, arts and crafts, sports, and evening programs, all within a supportive community setting. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @camphighlight and a Facebook page /camphighlight.
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Since 201115+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 8–15
Camp Highlight - Highlight Family 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
- 2011 (15 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
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.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Highlight - Highlight Family Camp
- What ages does Camp Highlight - Highlight Family Camp accept?
- Camp Highlight - Highlight Family Camp 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 - Highlight Family Camp cost?
- Camp Highlight - Highlight Family Camp publishes $315/week for the standard session. USD. Sliding scale tuition of $1850, $2000, or $2150. Financial aid is available through the Campership Fund. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Highlight - Highlight Family Camp's hours?
- Camp Highlight - Highlight Family 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 Camp Highlight - Highlight Family Camp?
- Camp Highlight - Highlight Family Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 15 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 - Highlight Family Camp provide lunch?
- Camp Highlight - Highlight Family 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
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