Overnight Camp Programs
Now updated for summer 2020!
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K-3rd Grade Camps
My Early Camping Adventure 
For children having completed grades K-3
Program Directors: Sheila & Dan Seaman [GL51]
Program Directors: Dan Lebo [GL72]
Event ID: GL51 Dates: July 12-15 Capacity: 36 Cost: $230 / $280 / $330
Event ID: GL72 Dates: July 26-29 Capacity: 36 Cost: $230 / $280 / $330
Come join us for a three night adventure (Sun-Wed) to get an awesome introduction to camp for the new or experienced camper. During this shortened week, campers will have the opportunity to go through rotations of all the great camp activities, and spend evenings full of special events and campfires. It's a great time for younger campers to fall in love with camp and the outdoors.
Totally Awesome Random Fun
For children having completed grades 1-3
Event ID: GL21 Dates: June 21-25 Capacity: 36 Cost: $300 / $350 / $400
Event ID: GL61 Dates: July 19-23 Capacity: 36 Cost: $300 / $350 / $400
Gretna Glen will be running two different weeks of Totally Awesome Random Fun. Give your camper a chance to spend a shortened week (Sun-Thurs) as they take part in all of camp's great activities with a little bit of a twist. You never know what kind of wacky adventures you might get into during one of these weeks.
Jr. Zoo Keepers
For children having completed grades K-3
Event ID: GL41 Dates: July 5-8 Capacity: 12 Cost: $230 / $280 / $320
If animals are your thing, than you'll love this program! Campers will spend the week learning about caring for animals and how they live in their natural and man-made habitats. We will spend some time meeting animal guests and understanding a little more about them. Come join us for this three night adventure (Sun-Wed) to get a great introduction to camp with an animal twist.
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3rd-6th Grade Camps
Aqua Blast 
For children having completed grades 3-6
Program Director: Carlen Blackstone
Event ID: GC42 Dates: July 5-10 Capacity: 60 Cost: $385 / $435 / $485
Do you love water or do you wish you did? This camp will give you opportunities to explore all types of water activities in fantastic ways. Learn to snorkel in the pool, slide down the wacky foam water slide, compete in a crazy water Olympics, and have a blast in and out of the water.
Night Owls
For children having completed grades 3-6
Event ID: GC53 Dates: July 12-17 Capacity: 60 Cost: $385 / $435 / $485
This week is for campers ready to take on the night! Two times during their stay campers will enjoy a midnight activity, followed by a morning to sleep in and eat a late breakfast. We’ll take advantage of all the fun that can be had after dark including awesome night games, glow in the dark activities, learning about nocturnal animals, star gazing, and night hiking.
Wilderness Adventures
For children having completed grades 3-6
Event ID: GA33 Dates: June 28-July 3 Capacity: 24 Cost: $385 / $435 / $485
Event ID: GA46 Dates: July 5-10 Capacity: 24 Cost: $385 / $435 / $485
Everyone longs for adventure. Why not find it on the Ridge with Wilderness Adventure? This program is for campers that have finished 3rd-6th grade, which makes this the youngest program that sleeps up on the Ridge. Campers will have the opportunity to cook some of their own meals over an open fire and sleep in rustic cabins with no electricity. We will spend the week learning different life-long survival skills and putting them to the test in an epic Wilderness Simulation. Let's see your wild side with Wilderness Adventures.
Latino Camp
For children and youth having completed grades 3-12
Program Director: Madeline Gonzalez-Lopez
Event ID: GC32 Dates: June 28-July 3 Capacity: 80 Cost: $385 / $435 / $485
This week of camp is dedicated to the spirituality, culture and importance of each camper as a person. This camp is open to children and youth of all cultures who want to experience the Latino heritage, culture, food, traditions, and spirituality. Come and join us to share together our unity in Christ!
Saddle Crew Girls 
For children having completed grades 3-6
Event ID: GC23 Dates: June 21-26 Capacity: 12 Girls Cost: $500 / $550 / $600
Event ID: GC44 Dates: July 5-10 Capacity: 12 Girls Cost: $500 / $550 / $600
Have you ever had an interest in horses and wanted an up close interaction with a real live horse? This week of camp is for you! Spend time learning about horses, talking about horses, grooming horses, riding horses, and making fun horse-themed crafts! The Saddle Crew will travel to Ironstone Ranch in Elizabethtown, PA three times during the week for introductions to grooming and tacking, arena riding and trail riding.
Totally Awesome Random Fun II
For children having completed grades 3-6
Program Directors: Rev. Truman Brooks & Erich Greiner [GC62]
Event ID: GC22 Dates: June 21-26 Capacity: 60 Cost: $385 / $435 / $485
Event ID: GC62 Dates: July 19-24 Capacity: 72 Cost: $385 / $435 / $485
Gretna Glen is excited to offer Totally Awesome Random Fun II two different weeks this summer. Is it hard to pick a camp because you want to do it all, or you just can’t decide what you really like to do? If so, this camp is for you! Each year, we work hard developing new wacky and interesting games for campers that are up for unique experiences. Come and get a totally awesome random fun taste of everything camp has to offer!
OFF THE WALL
For children having completed grades 3-6
Event ID: GC73 Dates: July 26-31 Capacity: 24 Cost: $385 / $435 / $485
Games, trick shots, and spur of the moment, "off the wall," fun. This program is designed to give campers a chance to play all sorts of different games and sports while also trying out some different skills and talents. Do you want to sink that perfect shot or catch that beautiful spiral pass? Campers will learn healthy competition and how to be a gracious and respectful player while spending the week playing team sports and celebrating highlight reel moments. Each morning will be non-stop action as campers will be face-to-face with some of Gretna Glen's greatest activities and challenges.
Musical Mania
For children having completed grades 3-7
Program Directors: Donna Wren & Nick Curry
Event ID: GC74 Dates: July 26-31 Capacity: 36 Cost: $400 / $450 / $500
Come check out a great week of music and fun! Spend time each day preparing a Christian musical while enjoying traditional camp activities. Our musicals feature singing, acting, and choreography. On Friday, at 6:00pm, campers will perform for family and friends. If you play an instrument, bring it along. Don’t worry if you think you’re not the best actor/singer; everyone has an important role to play. Join us for a fantastic musical experience.
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6th-12th Grade Camps
YOUTH BLAST: On the Edge
For youth having completed grades 7-12
Program Director: Jimmy Law
Event ID: GC24 Dates: June 21-26 Capacity: 12 Cost: $440 / $490 / $540
Life brings you lots of thrills. "On the Edge" campers will have the opportunity to try some of the amazing thrills that camp has to offer. Campers will spend a lot of the week exploring exciting places and climbing rocks and obstacles. We will take advantage of our high ropes course and even spend some time on a professional ninja warrior course! Campers will come away with new skills and memories no matter their level of thrill seeking. Get ready to live on the edge!
Youth Blast: pedal paddle
For youth having completed grades 7-12
Event ID: GA64 Dates: July 19-24 Capacity: 12 Cost: $440 / $490 / $540
This Youth Blast is for the campers that like to have adventures on land and water. Campers will take a trip up to Swatara State Park to bike along the Rails to Trails upstream and then canoe back down the river. This trip provides a great community building atmosphere as the campers explore together. While on camp, they will also get the opportunity to enjoy many of the challenges and activities that Gretna Glen has to offer. Campers in this program should be comfortable on a bike.
youth blast: blue marsh lake
For Youth having completed grades 7-12
Event ID: GC45 Dates: July 5-10 Capacity: 24 Cost: $440 / $490 / $540
Campers will enjoy a great week exploring Gretna Glen, including an offsite excursion for a day of water fun at Blue Marsh Lake. Campers will have an opportunity to tube behind a motorboat and swim at the beach for the day. While at camp you’ll get to challenge yourself on the high ropes course!
Youth Blast: Camelbeach
For youth having completed grades 7-12
Event ID: GC54 Dates: July 12-17 Capacity: 24 Cost: $440 / $490 / $540
This Youth Blast is designed to let you explore all that camp has to offer. From swimming and boating, to the challenge course and zip line, there are adventures around every corner. Unplug and get away from the everyday pressures around you while focusing on your faith. This camp will take a day trip to PA's Largest Water Park, Camelbeach Resort, to cool of in the heat of summer!
Youth Blast: great escape
For youth having completed grades 7-12
Event ID: GA77 Dates: July 26-31 Capacity: 10 Cost: $440 / $490 / $540
Have you ever just wanted to get away for a day of awesome adventures? This installment of youth blast programs will take you out to Adventure Sports to have fun playing mini golf, games, go-karts, and bumper boats. While on camp, they will also get the opportunity to enjoy many of the challenges and activities that Gretna Glen has to offer. This is a great opportunity to make close friends and develop an even closer relationship with God.
After Hours
For youth having completed grades 6-9
Program Director: Matthew Davis [GA55]
Event ID: GA25 Dates: June 21-26 Capacity: 38 Cost: $420 / $470 / $520
Event ID: GA55 Dates: July 12-17 Capacity: 24 Cost: $420 / $470 / $520
The setting of the sun begins the fun at After Hours. From late night high ropes, to swimming and soccer, no camp activity is called off on account of darkness. Work together to cook some of your meals, play glow in the dark Frisbee and explore the night at Gretna Glen. We will have a blast during an all-night trip to Paramount Sports where you can climb, bounce, and swing until the sun comes up.
AFTER HOURS II
For youth having completed grades 10-12
Event ID: GA56 Dates: July 12-17 Capacity: 14 Cost: $420 / $470 / $520
After Hours II is for the campers that have aged out of After Hours but still have the urge to stay up late and have fun in the dark. Campers will take advantage of late nights to take on adventures like high ropes and frisbee, under the stars. After Hours II will get to work together to cook some of their meals as they spend the week living in community on the Ridge, along with the other campers of After Hours. They will travel to Paramount Sports one night for an all-night lock-in where they can jump, dive, and climb around on the equipment there.
Knack Track
For children and youth having completed grades 6-9
Event ID: GL42 Dates: July 5-10 Capacity: 24 Cost: $385 / $435 / $485
Camp is full of activities that are great for all ages and abilities. Knack Track gives you an opportunity to go a little further with your camp experiences. Want to try out the next biggest DIY craft or test your skills in the kitchen? Are you interested in science, music, or photography but you don't have the resources at home to give them a shot? You're in luck! During this week of camp, campers will get to spend time doing each one of these specialty activities. Who knows, you might just find your knack while you enjoy the summer sun here at Gretna Glen.
Latino Camp
For youth grades 3-12
Event ID: GC32 Dates: June 28-July 3 Capacity: 80 Cost: $385 / $435 / $485
This week of camp is dedicated to the spirituality, culture and importance of each camper as a person. This camp is open to children and youth of all cultures who want to experience the Latino heritage, culture, food, traditions, and spirituality. Come and join us to share together our unity in Christ!
junior high extreme
For youth having completed grades 6-9
Event ID: GA47 Dates: July 5-10 Capacity: 14 Cost: $425 / $475 / $525
Are you ready for an extreme summer adventure? Campers will challenge themselves on low and high ropes, go on a hike around camp, and even enjoy a day at Hersheypark. Spend time with fellow junior high campers while you have a blast at camp. This is a place for all of your summer fun.
Totally Awesome Random Fun III
For youth having completed grades 6-9
Event ID: GC63 Dates: July 19-24 Capacity: 24 Cost: $395 / $445 / $495
Are you ready to take totally awesome random fun to the next level? Gretna Glen offers a third installment of one of the most popular programs. More wild and wacky fun will be available for these older campers as they take randomness to more of Gretna Glen's awesome activities. Mid-week, campers will take a trip to go play bubble soccer together for a day of bumping and bouncing.
Anglers & Archers
For youth having completed grades 6-9
Event ID: GA65 Dates: July 19-24 Capacity: 14 Cost: $405 / $455 / $505
Anglers & Archers is for campers who love fishing and archery and would like to catch the big fish and release that perfect bulls-eye. Learn new technique or perfect your form at the camp lake or target range. Campers will take a trip to Lancaster Archery to play in the Archery Tag Arena.
Saddle Crew Girls II
For youth having completed grades 6-9
Event ID: GC52 Dates: July 12-17 Capacity: 12 Cost: $500 / $550 / $600
Are you crazy about horses but are too old for Saddle Crew Girls? This week of camp is just for you! Spend time learning about horses, grooming horses, and riding horses around the same trails! Saddle Crew Girls II will travel to Ironstone Ranch in Elizabethtown, PA three times during the week for grooming and tacking, arena riding and trail riding. This is the week you have been waiting for!
Musical Encore
For youth having completed grades 8-12
Program Director: Nannette Connolly & Sara Jackson
Event ID: GC75 Dates: July 26-31 Capacity: 36 Cost: $400 / $450 / $500
If music and drama is your thing, then this is the camp for you. Along with traditional camp activities, you will sing, act, and/or dance in a Biblically based musical. The show will be performed on Friday night following the Musical Mania performance. Adventure challenge courses and dynamite youth oriented activities make this week extra special.
Native American Adventure
For children having completed grades 6-9
Program Directors: Rev. Gary Jacabella
Event ID: GA76 Dates: July 26-31 Capacity: 12 Cost: $395 / $445 / $495
Jesus is our Chief and guide. Camp out in platform tents on Wilderness Ridge, confront Challenge Courses, and engage in Native American traditions. Join the drum circle and purification ceremony. Take time to let the forest share its stories. See how long you can stay awake exploring the night, staying quiet and having fun till we sleep under the stars. Go on a challenge hike off site and learn to live in harmony with God’s Creation. Our time together will be patterned after the Native American Vision Quest.
Camper in Leadership Training (CILT)
For youth ages 14-17 who want to serve as CILTs during the summer
Have you ever wanted to be on staff at camp, but aren’t old enough? This event is for you! This fun filled weekend includes a little bit of everything as you learn leadership skills and responsibilities of a CILT while enjoying time with your peers at camp! All aspects of summer camp ministry are explored under the supervision of adult leaders as you prepare for your role as a CILT in this summer’s program. This event is for any youth planning to help as a CILT at camp this summer. If you are not able to attend, you must make arrangements with Gretna Glen to complete the training needed to be a CILT.
Check out the CILT Page on our website.
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Specialty Camps
My Grown-Up & Me
For an Adult and child age 4-10
Event ID: GL57 Dates: July 15-17 Capacity: 24 Cost: $135 / $145 / $155
Event ID: GL78 Dates: July 29-31 Capacity: 24 Cost: $135 / $145 / $155
Share your love for camp with a child here at Gretna Glen and watch as the memories grow during this two night stay! Parents, Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents, Guardians, or family friends are all welcome to join in on the adventure with their camper(s). Adults and children should register separately.
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