Kirchenwald is located on 340 acres of undeveloped timberland, adjacent to 4,000 acres of State Game Lands, in Colebrook, PA. The camp averages over 400 campers a summer, focusing on adventure trip camps and growth through challenge. Campers travel to the Adirondack Mountains, the beaches of Assateague Island, Maryland or enjoy the climbing tower, climbing wall, ropes course, lake, and sports activities at the camp.
All Children are welcome to attend Camps Kirchenwald regardless of race, creed, religion or color.
Children with special needs can participate in many of our programs. Camp staff need to know the nature of the child’s special needs before arrival in camp. Please contact the camp of your choice for further information.
Camp Week: Each camp week begins Sunday with check-in between the hours of 3:00 and 4:30pm. Early check-in is not possible. Parents may pick up their children on Saturday morning between 9:00 and 9:30am.
Intermediates Arts & Crafts
Taking artistry to the next level. Select from jewelry making, quilling, basket weaving, pottery on the kick wheel and many other popular nature crafts.
Intermediates Back-Country Outpost
Settle into Fort Kirchenwald for a week of advanced camp crafts. Pottery, ax throwing, furniture making, and metal working at a real forge!
Beach Camp at Kirchenwald
Camp in tents on the dunes of Assateague Island. Ocean swimming, surf, clamming, and crabbing, and an evening on the boardwalk make this a beach lover's dream.
Intermediates Classic at Kirchenwald
Want to try the best of everything? This camp is for you. Canoeing, the climbing tower, hikes, crafts, and all the other favorites, too.
Intermediates Fishing at Kirchenwald
For new and advanced anglers. Daily trips and skill building is sure to get you hooked. Bring your own gear or use ours as you enjoy a reel fun week.
Intermediates High Adventure at Kirchenwald
Safety and learning are paramount as you challenge yourself on our high ropes course, tower, and zip line. Caving and a day at Chickie's Rock round out this excellent program.
Intermediates Kayak at Kirchenwald
Dive into the world of whitewater kayaking. Practice paddle strokes, rolls, and river running through games and trips to local waterways. Surf's up!
Intermediates Ten-Day at Kirchenwald
Too much fun to be contained in a single week. All the Kirchenwald favorites plus a river trip, caving, overnight backpacking, and special weekend activities. Worship at a local church on Sunday.
Intermediates Trails & Treats at Kirchenwald
Get in gear as you ride some of the best single track and rail trail biking routes in the area. Then pedal on to a new ice cream shop each day to cool off.
Intermediates Ultimate Sports at Kirchenwald
Play hard in this action packed-week of team sports. Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Speedball, and Tchoukball are all options. Plus, play in the prestigious Kirchenwald Cup soccer match.
Intermediates Water Adventure at Kirchenwald
Immerse yourself in this wet and wild week of canoeing, kayaking, sailing, and tubing on local streams, lakes, and rivers.
Company
Lutheran Church Camping in Central Pennsylvania is an extension of the congregation’s ministry in the unique setting that our camps provide. Children, youth and adults learn, worship, witness and serve within a Christ-centered Lutheran tradition.
Mission & Philosophy
The Church, in a place and time apart...Where God's presence is experienced, Faith is renewed, Christ's love is felt, and the Church is strengthened for the service and proclamation of the Gospel!
Program Name | Grade | Age | Hightlight |
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Camp Kirchenwald, Grade 9-11 | {{ '9th grade'.slice(0, -5) }} 9th grade ∼ 11th grade | 18+ {{ ''.slice(0, -3) }} ∼ 18+ {{ ''.slice(0, -3) }} | Since 1969, Kirchenwald has provided children a unique (in every sense of the word) place to grow and mature. |
Camp Kirchenwald, Grade 3-6 | {{ '3rd grade'.slice(0, -5) }} 3rd grade ∼ 6th grade | 18+ {{ ''.slice(0, -3) }} ∼ 18+ {{ ''.slice(0, -3) }} | Since 1969, Kirchenwald has provided children a unique (in every sense of the word) place to grow and mature. |