Nestled on a hill in the Endless Mountains region of the Poconos,
Summit Camp provides a traditional sleepaway camp experience while supporting the needs of children and teens with social challenges.
We know how important it is that we understand our kids' needs.
We also recognize one of the biggest strengths of Summit Camp is that our kids understand each other.
Many of our kids and teens have not had the chance to meet peers they can make friends with.
For our female campers, Summit is often a rare opportunity to meet and make friends with other girls in their age group.
Summit's Teen Programs help build individual self-esteem, independence, and vocational skills- while also developing the sense of belonging to a community.
Summit Teen Travel supports the needs of our older youth with learning and social challenges on trips that are robust, magical, and shared with peers that they can connect with- a very unique program Summit has been providing for over twenty years.
Summit Weekender: What if the social skills group just got really- real? Weekenders are a Friday to Sunday Program that brings our kids together for just the type of social immersion they desperately need.
Join us at one of our Open Houses at Camp! Coming May and June
Neither David nor I can wait for summer.
After David's first trip, he said that was the first time he ever felt like a part of a group. As a parent, I'm sure you know how it felt for me to hear that. It's helped his self-esteem tremendously. He looks forward to every trip. I know he will enjoy camp and again feel like he's a valued part of the community. My boy just wants to fit in.
Best of luck with the rest of the year. We'll be up for a tour in 2017.
Thank you for caring!
Weekender Parent
I was looking through the photos ( huge compliments to your camera person!) I was reduced to tears to see Holly ,Poppy and Orin so happy . Definition of happiness in a photo ! Holly having the experience she has had in the past 5 years really has been a huge part in making her the young person she is becoming , her ambition in life is to be a counsellor on camp and a children's nurse . I believe she will make those dreams come true .
As a Mum seeing her smile in all the photos has made me so proud ! I hope she has behaved and added to the magic on the hill you all make happen .
Sharon Andrews
Thus, part of the reason I am in my new job is because of you. Today, I am starting my third week as a Special Education Teacher Assistant and I love it!...I am incredibly lucky to have had such an amazing experience at camp. What I learned at camp will not only helped me in my current job but will make me a better clinician once I became an Occupational Therapist.
Maricarmen Romero
...Return home as always is bittersweet. First tears in the car as Olivia turns around to catch one last glimpse of the Summit Camp Magic on the Hill sign. And then with a sigh "I miss my Summit family so much." I of course have happy tears that my daughter has found such an amazing place to call home for the past 4 summers. As a former sleep-away camper I never thought many years ago that Olivia and I would be able to share the amazing bond of what it's like to experience sleep-away camp...
Emily Calamita
This truly is home to me. And this is straight from the heart. I couldnt ask for better family than here.
Michael Demitri
I go to this camp and it is the best camp ever.
Jane Krause
...I can’t even remember how many different places they went. He learned about budgeting, living with roommates, socialization, independent decision making – all with great supervision and support. First class operation from start to finish.
Nancy Crimmins
This place can make a huge difference in a child's life. That's why our family just finished our third Summit summer!
Colleen Kapklein
...We know it is a huge responsibility to take a group on children on a travel program. Especially children who may need more assistance that the typical teen. We appreciate the entire Costa Rica Travel Team's hard work. We thank you for hiring such a competent, professional, and caring staff. Harrison has been back home for two weeks now and every day we get another story about something he did or saw in Costa Rica. He speaks fondly of the counselors. He really did have an adventure! Next Monday Harrison will board the bus back to main camp for three weeks. It was a nice break to be home and get some rest but he has been looking forward to returning to the fun. He is also looking forward to next summers travel adventure!
Tamara Stein
I use to go to this camp back in 1996 and 97, it was awesome and the best time I've ever had. I was 16 and 17 back then, now I'm 35. I miss this place so much.
Ericka Clark Metsky
summit was alwalys specail to me it was like my home the ai staff were important to me they still are i wont foreget them tell the ai megan and all of the staff that im thankfull for what they have done i loved sports camp i i will miss it love you all
Zoe Abrams
Had the best summer of my life. All of the campers and staff are so nice and friendly. I got very comfortable being myself around everyone in such a short amount of time. Summit Camp is a family. I would do this again in a heartbeat.
Danni Jude Estien
when I went to camp their excellent to me and the kids keep it up summit camp
Evan Andrew Chorne
I loved being there and doing all of the activities like swimming playing games and it is a wonderful place to be
Jackie Parese
Such an Amazing place!!! My son had the best summer ever. I wish i would have learned about Summit years ago!! My son can't wait to go again next summer! Thank you Summit for all the wonderful things you do!!!
Chrissy O’Toole
This is one of the old campers from Summit camp in Honesdale and I'll tell you anybody who has a child with learning disabilities this place is the place to be no matter with your child says they hate camp, they'll come home loving it, because of all the friends that they will make there and they will be lifelong friends.