Camp Kresge

The Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA’s Premiere Camping Facility

Located just minutes from the Mountain Top area, Camp Kresge is nestled peacefully at the base of Yeager Mountain, on the shores of beatutiful Beaver Lake.

To book a group, take a tour or simply learn more about this exceptional facility, please call Katia (570) 823-2191 ext. 152

Summer Camp

YMCA Camp Kresge Summer Camp Programs - Resident Camp, Day Camp Parent - Child Weekends and NEW for 2008 Family Camp Week

RESIDENT CAMP AT CAMP KRESGE

ONE WEEK SESSIONS 

WEEK 1          JUNE 15TH – 20TH  

WEEK 2:         JUNE 22ND - 27TH 

      WEEK 3:         JUNE 29TH - JULY 4TH 

WEEK 4:        JULY 6TH -11TH     

 WEEK 5:        JULY 13TH - 18TH    

WEEK6:         JULY 20TH - 25TH  

TWO WEEK SESSION 

SESSION 1:      JUNE 15TH - 27TH        

 SESSION 2:      JUNE 29TH - JULY 11TH 

SESSION 3:      JULY 13TH - 25TH        

SESSION A:     JUNE 22ND - JULY 4TH

SESSION B:     JULY 6TH - 18TH          

2008 RESIDENT CAMP RATES - $50.00 deposit required for each week/session

ONE WEEK SESSIONS: 

$350.00 first week.

$300.00 each additional week

$25.00 registration fee FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY

TWO WEEEK SESSIONS: 

$650.00 per session

$25.00 registration fee FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY

COUNSELOR IN TRAINING PROGRAM (CIT)

3 WEEK PROGRAM: JUNE 15TH - JULY 4TH

ADDITIONAL WEEKS AVAILABLE UPONG COMPLETION OF PROGRAM AND DIRECTORS APPROVAL

2008 CIT PROGRAM RATES

3 WEEK PROGRAM: $650.00 (includes weekends)

ADDITIONAL WEEKS: $200.00 per week

$25.00 registration fee  FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY

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LEADER IN TRAINING PROGRAM (LIT)

SESSION 1: JUNE 15TH - 27TH

**SESSION 2: JUNE 29TH - JULY 11TH

SESSION 3: JULY 13TH - 25TH

**week 2 includes a one week river trip

2008 LIT PROGRAM RATES

$450.00 per session

$25.00 registration fee FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FOR ALL PROGRAMS ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS!  CALL THE YMCA FOR AN APPLICATION AT (570) 823-2191 EXT. 152

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DAY CAMP AT CAMP KRESGE 

Come join our hardworking staff, fun & exciting activities, and strong Christian values!  

WEEK 1:   JUNE 9th - JUNE 13th 

WEEK 2:   JUNE 16th - JUNE 20th 

WEEK 3:   JUNE 23rd - JUNE 27th 

WEEK4:   JUNE 30th - JULY 3rd 

WEEK 5:   JULY 7th - JULY 11th  

WEEK 6:     JULY 14th - JULY 18th 

WEEK 7:  JULY 21st - JULY 25th

WEEK 8:  JULY 28th - AUGUST 1st

WEEK 9:  AUGUST 4th - AUGUST 8th

WEEK 10:  AUGUST 11th - AUGUST 15th

WEEK 11:  AUGUST 18th - AUGUST 22nd

**please note, no day camp on July 4th - this week will be pro-rated

2008 Day Camp Rates

$130.00 per week/lunch included

$10.00 off each additional child within the same family

$25.00 registration fee FOR NON-MEMBERS ONLY

$10.00 deposit required for each week your child will be attending

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Financial assistance is available upon request, first come – first serve basis.  Call the YMCA for more information and an application at (570) 823-2191 ext. 152

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PARENT CHILD WEEKENDS AT CAMP KRESGE

A wonderful place to a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life and spend quality time with your family.  Camp Kresge has an all inclusive, hassle free, fun and relaxing weekend for you!  We provide you the perfect setting to create memories that last a lifetime!

FATHER/DAUGHTER 1:   MAY 2ND - 4TH

FATHER/DAUGHTER 2:   MAY 9TH - 11TH

SPRING FAMILY WEEKEND:   MAY 16TH - 18TH

FATHER/SON:   MAY 30TH - JUNE 1ST

Weekend Activities Include:Boating – Arts & Crafts – Campfires – Fishing – Ice cream Social – Parent/Child Games – Fishing Contest – Archery – The Ultimate Scavenger Hunt – Hiking – Swimming – Teams Course Challenge – Robin Hood Shootout – Knockout Hoops – Camp Kresge’s Famous Dusk Bonfire w/ Songs, Skits & Stories – Early Bird Hikes – and so much more!

This all inclusive weekend includes:*Comfortable Overnight Accommodations  *Delicious Meals served in our own Dining Hall  *Great Camp Staff Lead Activities *Enough fun for everyone!

What do you need to bring???Sleeping bag or blankets and pillows for you bed, toiletries and towels, Daily clothes for the day and Warm clothes for the evenings, Rain Gear – just in case, swim suit for warm weather weekends, Hat or Cap, Flashlight & Batteries, Bug Spray, Camera/Film (Disposable is great), Fishing Poles (we provide the bait), anything you’d like to cook over your campfire in front of your cabin, and a great camp attitude!   

2008 PARENT/CHILD WEEKEND RATES

NON-YMCA MEMBERS AND PROGRAM MEMBERS

$165.00 for one child and one adult

$65.00 per additional child

$95.00 per additional adult

WILKES-BARRE YMCA MEMBERS

$132.00 for one child and one adult

$52.00 per additional child

$76.00 per additional adult

WILKES-BARRE YMCA FAMILY MEMBERS

$108.00 for one child and one adult

$43.00 per additional child

$66.50 per additional adult

*Upgraded cabins have limited availability with a fee of $25.00 per family.  Please call ahead for more information and availability.

SPACE IS LIMITED!!  Register TODAY!!

Financial assistance is available upon request, first come – first serve basis.  Call the YMCA for more information and an application at (570) 823-2191 ext. 152

ALL DEPOSITS ARE NONTRANSFERABLE/NONREFUNDABLE