The trouble with camp is that camp ends.

The buses pull out this morning. In an instant, camp is silent. But the air will be filled with happy memories. Pine Forest’s 94th summer has come to a close and it was one of the best ever.

Thank you one and all, campers, counselors, housekeeping, kitchen, maintenance, nurses, doctors, office staff and drivers, for making it such a tremendous season.

And now it’s back to home and school. But everyone who shared this wonderful summer comes home a little different. A little better. Keep the spirit of PFC alive all year long. Stay in touch.

Pine Forest is more than a place in Greeley, PA. It’s a place in our hearts.

There’s something timeless about Friday nights at Pine Forest Camp. As the sun dips behind the trees and the sky turns that perfect shade of twilight, campers and counselors gather around the crackling campfire, just like they have for almost 100 years.

It’s more than just a camp tradition; it’s a feeling that connects generations. We sing songs that have echoed through our woods for decades. Tunes passed down from camper to camper, counselor to counselor, each verse carrying memories of summers gone by. The familiar strum of a guitar, the harmonies under the stars, and the laughter between songs remind us that some things never change, and that’s what makes them so special.

Around the fire, stories come alive: Tales of adventure, camp legends, or just funny memories from the week. And of course, it wouldn’t be a Pine Forest campfire without the s’mores. Chocolate, graham crackers, and perfectly toasted marshmallows taste even better when shared with friends.

For our campers, Friday night campfires are a pause from the busy, fun-filled days — a chance to slow down, look around, and soak in the magic of camp. For our alumni, they’re a memory that stays warm in their hearts long after the embers fade.

Here’s to the songs we’ve always sung, the stories we’ll never forget, and the s’mores that bring us all together at PFC.

It’s been another day of spirit and sportsmanship down the winding road. But today, we competed in The Greeley Games, a friendly inter-camp competition with our sister camps, Timber Tops and Lake Owego! We played soccer, basketball, and soccer against CTT. And we also competed in a dance competition and a gymnastics meet! And it wasn’t just athletic events happening here it camp – the Greeley Games include an art competition, too. It was a great day for all those who participated! 

Today, we started play practice, honed our fishing skills, and worked on our magic tricks. We had leagues, we enjoyed water games, and we biked up Ted’s Trail more times than we can count. Have we mentioned Spin? We love Spin at PFC!

AND our Top Cooks campers had a great trip to the Moka Chocolate factory in Honesdale! They learned the origins of Moka chocolate and, of course, enjoyed some samples. What a day! What a life, “Up where the sky begins!”

What a beautiful, regularly scheduled program kinda day it’s been here at PFC! The sun is shining, the breeze is just right, and we’re soaking up every moment of fun from Mitchell Courts to Hughie Hall to Lake Greeley and everywhere in between. 

We started our morning with a delicious camp tradition: Sunday bagels and lox for breakfast! We put our crocs in “sport mode” and managed to squeeze in Official Bunk Photos in between all of our activities. Don’t worry, parents! We’ll show you those on Visiting Day!

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We’re just getting started, folks!

Of all the special days at camp, we have to admit that the 4th of July is one of the absolute best! The fun kicks off the moment the sun peeks over Cliff Hill and doesn’t stop until the last firework fades from the night sky.

At Pine Forest Camp, it’s tradition for our oldest girl campers, the Hi-Senior 10s, to wake up at the crack of dawn, decked out head to toe in red, white, and blue. They blast music and run through camp, spreading excitement (and a lot of energy!) as they wake everyone up for the big day. By breakfast, campers are leaping out of bed, pulling on patriotic tutus, silly headbands, wigs, face paint, and anything else they can find, transforming PFC into a sea of stars and stripes.

Breakfast is an all-American feast: stacks of fluffy French toast topped with strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream, served on festive plates. And just when you think it can’t get sweeter — we bring out the Krispy Kreme donuts! Are you drooling, too? And in true 4th of July fashion, lunch is a classic BBQ with all the fixings.

The afternoon brings one of our favorite traditions: the epic counselor parade! Our counselors dress up as iconic American figures and march through camp to cheers and laughter. Next, our juniors, inters, and seniors dive into a carnival bursting with fun games (run by our spirited Hi-Senior 10s!), splashes in the pool, and bouncing around on giant inflatables — pure summertime magic! Meanwhile, the Hi-Senior 9s kick back at a 4th of July Lake Luau, making memories by the water.

After a mouthwatering dinner of roast chicken, the whole camp gathers at Netsy Playhouse for the legendary 4th of July Talent Show. Campers and counselors have been rehearsing for weeks and trust us, it’s always the show of the century! There’s singing, dancing, and even a few surprises.

And of course, no 4th of July at PFC would be complete without fireworks. We’ll all head together to Mitchell Field with our glow necklaces and blankets to watch the night sky burst with color, OOOOH-ing and AHHHH-ing at every spark.

When it’s all over, we’ll drift off to sleep, hearts full and faces still painted, dreaming of another epic day ahead. There’s truly no better place to celebrate the 4th of July than “Up Where the Sky Begins!”