FACTS

Pine Forest Camp, located in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania, is one of the oldest, private overnight camps in the country that is still owned and operated by its founding family. The camp has been the summer home of three generations of campers from communities across the United States and the world.

It is a full season resident camp for girls and boys who enjoy a wide range of activities. With expert staff and outstanding supervision the emphasis is on fun. The camp was founded in 1931 by Hughie Black, a professional basketball player and teacher. Today, the camp receives many national awards. It was selected as one of the top camps in America by Changing Times Magazine and Child magazine and Organization of the Year by The United States Tennis Association (U.S.T.A.). Most recently it was chosen as the national Family Business of the Year.

Our Philosophy
Above all, our camp represents a place where a child strives primarily for self-satisfaction rather than for reward. A child begins to come to terms with himself as an individual, adjusting his or her own expectations and abilities rather than meeting those imposed by grown-ups. The camp is a child-oriented world, totally different from the adult-oriented world from which he or she comes. Camp should be fun.

Facts of Special Interest

• Camper Population
  Our enrollment reflects a geographic diversity. Our campers come from 11 states, more than 40 cities and several foreign countries. We take pride in the large number of second and third generation campers who are part of our Pine Forest Camp community.
• Food
  The food served at camp is of excellent quality and ample quantity within the boundaries of nutritional good sense. We also select a menu that children like. Daily servings include fresh fruit, salad bars, fresh vegetables, breads, homemade soups and natural fruit drinks. Special dietary restrictions can usually be accommodated.
• Accommodations
  Campers live in spacious cabins, having hot and cold water, toilets, two indoor showers, smoke detectors and fire exits. The beds all have bedboards and comfortable mattresses. Every bathroom has been renovated within the last three seasons.
• Medical Staff
  A practicing physician and three registered nurses are part of our staff in a modern, well-equipped camp infirmary.
• Laundry
  The camp utilizes an outside professional laundry service. Only ten days of clothing are required.
• Facilities
  The facilities are unmatched. Set on 350 wooded acres, the camp includes 12 tennis courts, 2 heated swimming pools, indoor basketball, covered roller hockey rink, large athletic fields, 5 art studios, two theaters, a 1-mile long lake, a 45 foot climbing tower, two zip lines, mountain biking trails, gymnastics and dance pavilions and much more.