Whether you are a parent, grandparent, pastor, youth worker, missionary or ministry leader looking for a fun, safe, Bible-centered camp to send your children and teens to, Streamside is the place to be!
A Christian camping experience is very effective in impacting young lives as they are saturated in God’s Word, see godly lifestyles modeled before them, learn new skills and see God’s glory in a different way. We would love to work with you to provide a quality Christian camping experience to those children who might need it most.
The Streamside experience is more than just getting out of the city. It is more than just having fun and teaching the Bible. One week of camp can make a profound impact on the lives of young people as they experience new things, make new friends, learn new skills and understand more of the character of God.
FUN
Streamside believes that summer camp should be a fun experience for camper! That is why each week includes, but is not limited to the following fun experiences:
Swimming, Canoeing and Boating, Archery, Nature Center,
Sports,Mountain Climb
And much, much more!
When a camper comes to Streamside, they are sure to leave with friendships, fun times, and life-long memories.
SAFETY
Streamside cares about the safety of your child! That’s why Streamside takes 10 days to diligently train its summer staff at the beginning of the summer on how to provide a safe environment for campers.
10 days of intensive training for all summer camp staff
Background checks on all staff and volunteers
No camper left unattended policy
Recognize, Respond, Report training
LEARNING
Camp includes many opportunities to get out and do things that are unfamiliar and challenging. In addition to stimulating group activities, campers will participate in skill electives of their choice from any of these tracts…
Athletic
Academic
Artistic
When a camper comes to Streamside, they will leave enriched, confident and better equipped to succeed.
GROWTH
Streamside is committed to not only the spiritual growth of the campers, but our staff as well.That is why when a camper comes to camp they will expereince
Daily cabin devotions
Daily vesper services
Small group Bible lessons
Godly, caring summer staff
Streamside is committed to the Gospel, and to exemplifying Christ in all we do.
MOLE RUN
Mole Run is a 260-ft. gravity/friction tube slide that provides all weather and all seasonal fun.
OUTDOOR POOL
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Includes two slides, two diving boards, and a basketball net. While the pool is open, there is always a lifegaurd present and on duty.
FISHING & BOATING PONDS
Boating Pond: Canoe or paddleboat with friends and family. Adult supervion and the wearing of provided lifejackets required.
Fishing Pond: A quiet spot to catch and release. Streamside will provide poles, tackle and instructor.
GROUP INITIATIVES & TOP OF THE WOODS
A Streamside instructor will take you through one of our low rope elements to build teamwork, overcome fears and learn spiritual concepts.
Need more adventure? Streamside can set you up with a nearby 3 bridge high rope challenge with zip line descent.
ARCHERY
A Streamside instructor will teach your group how to safely and successfully shoot bows and arrows at our 4 target archery range. Group size is limited to 15 at a time. Archery is available in the spring, summer and fall.
CAMPFIRES AT THE AMPHITHEATER
This campfire area has more than enough seating for the largest of groups. Each camp and retreat comes with a campfire we build for you. Other smaller campfire locations are available as well.
SNACK SHOP
Hand scooped ice cream, chips, drinks, and a whole lot of candy. We also stock Streamside logo items and toiletries. Open Spring-Fall.
NATURE CENTER WITH LIVE ANIMALS
In June, July and August, Streamside Nature Center comes alive with the arrival of Nature Joe, Streamside’s own nature photographer and interpreter, and storm chaser. Week long summer camps can get hands on with nature at the Frogatorium, turtle pen and on hikes and mountain climbs. Learn more about Nature Joe at https://www.facebook.com/n.joe.myers.
HAYRIDES
Available day or evening, year-round at Streamside.
Please check with camp directly about availability during
Covid-19 crisis.
As a ministry of BCM International, Streamside seeks to reach children through quality Christian camping programs geared to urban youth and strengthen churches by offering an affordable retreat facility with service-oriented staff. Streamside believes that those trusting in the Lord (Jeremiah 17:7-8) and delighting in His Word (Psalm 1:2-3), will survive, grow and prosper wherever they are planted.
Streamside Camp & Conference Center seeks to provide quality Christian camping experiences in the Pocono Mountains while fulfilling BCM International’s vision of…
Reaching Children through camping programs geared toward urban children, youth and families
Strengthening Churches by making the facility available for seasonal retreats to a widely diverse assortment of Christian churches and other groups
Facility and Location
Streamside is situated on 150 private acres in the beautiful Pocono Mountains, but only one mile off Exit 299 on Interstate 80. A quaint picturesque stream meanders through the property, feeding two ponds, and passing underneath a covered bridge. A combination of woodlands and open fields make Streamside an ideal location for camps and retreats. Streamside has lodging for groups up to 260 people.