Blue Mountain Adventure Camp

4.5

1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton, PA 18071

Outdoor & adventure
Sports
Art
STEM
Outdoor & adventure
Sports
Art
STEM
Boys & girls aged 5-15Mon–Sun from 8:30AM4PM25/day & 100/week
Boys & girls aged 5-15
Mon–Sun from 8:30AM4PM
25/day & 100/week

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Adventure, confidence, and friendship in the Poconos

Ideal for children seeking to unplug, explore, and make new friends in nature. The program builds confidence and leadership through activities such as zip-lining and rock climbing. It has a beautiful mountain setting. It provides day and overnight options. The camp includes field trips and offers flexible rescheduling. Birthday parties are available with early bird discounts.
Ideal for children seeking to unplug, explore, and make new friends in nature. The program builds confidence and leadership through activities such as zip-lining and rock climbing. It has a beautiful mountain setting. It provides day and overnight options. The camp includes field trips and offers flexible rescheduling. Birthday parties are available with early bird discounts.

Location & hours

1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton, PA 18071

Monday

8AM - 4:30PM

Tuesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Wednesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Thursday

8AM - 4:30PM

Friday

8AM - 4:30PM

Saturday

8AM - 4:30PM

Sunday

Closed

Activities

Zip lining
rock climbing
hiking
team building activities
high ropes courses
outdoor laser tag
archery
gaga ball
BMX pump track riding
stand-up paddle boarding
arts & crafts
animal & plant ID
disc golf
whitewater rafting
climbing walls
rappelling
campfires
stargazing
night hiking
swimming
field trips
low ropes challenge course
smores
nature exploration
sports
team challenges
leadership development
adventure activities
rafting on the Lehigh River
Outdoor & adventure
Sports
Art
STEM
Zip lining
rock climbing
hiking
team building activities
high ropes courses
outdoor laser tag
archery
gaga ball
BMX pump track riding
stand-up paddle boarding
arts & crafts
animal & plant ID
disc golf
whitewater rafting
climbing walls
rappelling
campfires
stargazing
night hiking
swimming
field trips
low ropes challenge course
smores
nature exploration
sports
team challenges
leadership development
adventure activities
rafting on the Lehigh River

Schedule

Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat

8:00 AM

-

Schedule may vary based on day of the week or extended care.

Pricing

$85-$111

/day

$$600-$775

/week

Summer camp pricing
Member rate: $675
Non-member rate: $695
Orange County YMCA rate: $775 for 8 days/7 nights
YMCA of the Desert: $600 for one week
Day Camp (local residents, ages 6-13): July 21-25, 2025
Financial assistance is available through the Open Doors program (apply by May 9, 2025).
Pricing typically includes accommodations, meals, activities, a camp t-shirt, and sometimes transportation and a photo yearbook.
Member discounts available.
Registration for 2025 is open, but some programs are already full.
No daily drop-in option; rates are based on full sessions.
Summer camp pricing
Member rate: $675
Non-member rate: $695
Orange County YMCA rate: $775 for 8 days/7 nights
YMCA of the Desert: $600 for one week
Day Camp (local residents, ages 6-13): July 21-25, 2025
Financial assistance is available through the Open Doors program (apply by May 9, 2025).
Pricing typically includes accommodations, meals, activities, a camp t-shirt, and sometimes transportation and a photo yearbook.
Member discounts available.
Registration for 2025 is open, but some programs are already full.
No daily drop-in option; rates are based on full sessions.

Additional information

Food: All meals and snacks are included in the camp fee, so you don’t have to worry about packing lunches.
Transportation is sometimes included, depending on the YMCA branch you register with.
Camp Oakes is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), ensuring high safety and program standards.
There’s a special day camp session for local residents in July.
The camp is fully co-ed and welcomes children of all backgrounds.
Financial assistance is available for qualifying families; don’t hesitate to ask about support if you need it.
Food: All meals and snacks are included in the camp fee, so you don’t have to worry about packing lunches.
Transportation is sometimes included, depending on the YMCA branch you register with.
Camp Oakes is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), ensuring high safety and program standards.
There’s a special day camp session for local residents in July.
The camp is fully co-ed and welcomes children of all backgrounds.
Financial assistance is available for qualifying families; don’t hesitate to ask about support if you need it.

Birthdays

No birthday party hosting information found

Affiliations:

YMCA, ACA

Hours of operation

Monday

8AM - 4:30PM

Tuesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Wednesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Thursday

8AM - 4:30PM

Friday

8AM - 4:30PM

Saturday

8AM - 4:30PM

Sunday

Closed

Extras

Birthdays

Food

ACA

Accessible

Food

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What people are saying

4.5
My child loved the activities and caring staff!