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Ain’t no stoppin’ us now!

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We’re already halfway through January and we’ve got a LOT to look forward to as we plan for our 95th season: Summer 2026. Take a look! 👀

♥️ February 1: Our new and prospective (!!) camper event at Chelsea Piers in NYC! Both and new future campers are welcome! Call or email for more info.

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🍀 March: We’ll be attending the American Camp Association Tri-State Conference. We can’t wait to pick up new ideas (And inflatables? 👀) to bring back to Greeley, PA.

🍃 April: We’ll be finishing up some big improvements we’ve been working on all year long! Our local team wakes up our cabins and we bring our favorite PFC leaders together to fine-tune our camp plans.

🌲 May 30-31: New Camper Weekend at CAMP in Greeley, PA! We can’t wait to spend the weekend enjoying everything PFC has to offer with our new campers and their families.

These are just the highlights! Follow along to see what we’re working on and where we’ll be this year — and, hey! PFC Alumni! We hope to see you at our 95th Summer Celebration Weekend: August 29-30, 2026 ☀️

The Trouble with Camp

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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.

The Things We Carry

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Like the song says, “All our bags are packed, we’re ready to go.” Mountain Baggage, R&B Baggage, UPS, and FedEx.

Today we pack up, have our awards ceremonies, and tonight it’s the candlelighting. It feels like we just arrived, but we’re coming home with so much more than we can pack in a bag: New friends, new adventures, new confidence. There isn’t a duffle bag or shipping company big enough to handle it.

Those are the things we carry.

PFC COLOR DAYS 2025

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Color Days 2025 has begun!And the teams are…
OLYMPUS GOLD vs. ATLANTIS BLUE
What was the surprise, or “break,” to start it all?

Just as it got dark, we heard faint music rumbling in boys’ and girls’ camps; then it got louder. Clouds and waves coasted through the loops and led us, running, to Mitchell Field. Boom! Fireworks! Our division leaders, lanterns in-hand, led us up Ted’s Trail. Lit by torches, we passed vignettes of the Color Days themes. Or so we thought!

Zeus and Poseidon led us onto Leslee Field which was transformed into a blue and gold wonderland. Olympus Gold vs Atlantis Blue! Bubbles filled the air, we took our seats, and BOOM! On a GIANT concert-sized LED screen played an epic Color Days video, featuring Color Days scenes from the past 94 years. Characters fueled by the power of the Gods and the strength of the ocean marched down the steps into a sea of campers. Chad took the stage, Color Days 2025 had BEGUN.

Color Days lasts for 3 full days of competition with games, skits and songs all culminating in “The Sing.” To follow every score, game, and exciting moment, we have a SPECIAL PAGE designed just for PFC’s Color Days. Keep checking it for the latest news!
 Reminder: Please no visitors at camp for any reason.Color Days is for current PFC campers-only!Let the fun and competition begin!

Visiting Day and the 10-Year Tree Ceremony

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Excitement was in the air today as we welcomed family and friends for Visiting Day 2025! What an amazing day all-around! Parents gushed over all of the amazing artwork campers have been working on all summer, families swam in the pools, tackled the Wibits at the lake, and even enjoyed a snippet of this year’s production of Wicked at Netsy Playhouse! It was quite a day! 

The warmth we felt wasn’t even weather-related (although we couldn’t have asked for a better day!), it was the warmth from our camp families joining us “Up Where the Sky Begins!” And you know what makes the day even more special? So many parents who were once campers and counselors, reconnecting with old camp friends. Former campers and counselors who made the trip to Greeley to spend a few hours in their favorite place with their favorite people. Our special 10-Year Tree Ceremony, where we celebrate those who have officially spent 10 summers here at camp. Noticing a trend? PFC is simply irresistible! 

We already can’t wait for Visiting Day 2026! We hope to see you there! Now, back to our regularly scheduled programming. Campers all had time to cool off in the pool when Visiting Day ended, and tonight boys’ camp will be busy making s’mores around the campfire while girls’ camp will participate in the much anticipated annual MTV Night! We have a few more precious weeks to soak up all this fun!

COLLEGE DAY 2025

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College Day 2025 Opening Ceremonies came in like a wrecking ball! 🎶 The energy? Electric. The spirit? Off the charts.

After days of anticipation, Pine Forest Camp has officially split into four spirited teams for two epic days of competition!

This year’s college lineup is:

Pitt

Louisville

Tennessee

Iowa

From the moment the teams were revealed, camp exploded into a sea of colors, cheers, and camaraderie. Campers sprinted to their bunks to grab gear, paint faces, and prep their voices for non-stop cheering.

Last night’s Opening Ceremonies set the tone: loud, proud, and full of heart. The traditions we love—like Steeple Chase, Tug o’ War, and the legendary Rope Burn—lit up the night with excitement. Campers raced, pulled, and cheered each other on with everything they had. Whether you were jumping hurdles or rallying your team at the sidelines, there was only one word to describe it: EPIC.

College Day is more than just games. It’s teamwork. It’s legacy. It’s pushing yourself to go just a little further, run a little faster, cheer a little louder. It’s about making memories that will stick with you long after the team colors fade.

Let the games begin. 🏁 Let the tradition continue. And may the best college win!

Friday Night Campfires

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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.

Greeley Games

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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!”