July 4^th is one of the best days at camp, so we woke up to pure excitement today! Our 10s came through each bunk decked out in red, white and blue and they paraded around camp with whistles and bullhorns in their decorated golf carts!

We walked into the dining room to find the entire place decorated with red, white and blue balloons and streamers. For breakfast, we had french toast with strawberries (red), whipped cream (white), and blueberries (blue) and fresh, camp-made doughnuts – a true PFC tradition!

We did lunch the only way we know how to on the 4^th: a special meal complete with foot-long hot dogs!

This afternoon, we had an awesome carnival come to camp! It was complete with an inflatable obstacle course and massive inflatable waterslides!

The highlight of 4th of July at camp are the best fireworks display in Pike County over Mitchell Field. We always hear from alumni that July 4^th reminds them of their cherished time in Greeley. We wouldn’t have it any other way.

Happy birthday, America!

Junior Boys

Inter Girls

On Saturday we arrived with a big smile,

Knowing we hadn’t seen our summer sisters for a while.

Bags unpacked and beds all made,

Our fidgets and tattoos were quickly displayed.

We enjoyed trying something new

Like cooking, ropes, or dancing with our crew.

For evening activity, we played statues, capture the flag, singdown, and BINGO.

Than it’s off to canteen for a treat through the window.

Working together to clean up our towels and shoes

Daisy winning the golden dustpan is the best news.

New and old friends were united in a blink

The counselors are yelling, don’t forget water to drink.

Anonymous letters were left on our bed,

Big sisters revealed with love that was spread.

The start of the summer was full of lots of fun

We can’t wait for see what has yet to come.

Senior Boys

Hello from the Senior Boys! The first two weeks of camp have been off to a great start – all of our leagues are underway and campers have been having a blast at their activities! The Senior Boys have been working extra hard to keep their bunks clean, as the cleanest bunk each week gets a chance to spin the Wheel of Winners to get an awesome prize. This week, Bunk Maple got to spin the wheel and won a golf cart ride to and from the lake! The Senior 8’s also began to plan the annual banquet with the girls, and decided upon their theme for this year (you’ll just have to wait and find out what it is!). With awesome only-at-PFC activities, such as Counselor Hunt, coming up in the next week, the Senior Boys are off to a great start, and it’s only just the beginning!

Senior Girls

The senior girls had the best first week at Pine Forest!! The girls spent the first day unpacking their things, setting up their area, and getting to know their amazing counselors! The senior bunks are cozy, fun, and inviting! They are full of stuffed animals, photos from home, and LED or fairy lights! The first night was an all time favorite evening activity of The Mostest! Other popular evening activities the first week of camp included a photo scavenger hunt, Jukebox with the high senior girls, Name that Tune, and my personal favorite, Lip Sync Battle! Although the senior girls had a blast at all of our senior girl evening activities, I believe their favorite was the famous big and little sister reveal! All week, the senior girls wrote letters and made bracelets for their new camp little sisters. They secretly left their letters and bracelets on their little sister’s bed! The big reveal included big and littles in matching outfits, a photo session, art activity, ice cream, and more. During the day, the girls were having fun all across camp playing volleyball, soccer, basketball, tennis, football, and more! The girls explored different choice period options such as dance, drama, STEM, pickleball, beach volleyball and so much more! Friday night services were led by our very own bunk Laurel!

Hi-Senior Girls

The hi-senior girls had an incredible past week. The 10s started the week off strong on July 4th by waking up the entire camp in their red, white and blue spirit. They ran an amazing carnival and had so much fun. The “pie a friend” station was definitely a big hit. The hi-senior girls have been enjoying all of the evening activities. The top evening activity so far was when the 9s and 10s played knee hockey. They had the best time playing against each other and got super competitive. We can’t wait for all the fun things planned this summer!

Good morning, Pine Forest Camp!

Maybe it’s the new smell of pines trees or the first bird you hear, but when you wake up at camp it’s awesome. Look to your left, look to your right and there are camp friends right next to you. Can life get any better?

Okay, the bad news is that you still have to brush your teeth, but it’s gonna be a day like no other. You’re at camp! You’ve made it through your first night, the clouds part, the sun shines , the worries disappear, the fun starts!

Our 91st summer begins NOW and it’s going to be the best one ever.  Leave your worries at home. When you step off of that bus or out of your car, you’re going to be stepping into a summer of Pine Forest fun, “Up where the sky begins.”

It doesn’t matter who you are, where you come from or how you get here. It doesn’t matter what happened all school year long.  If your destination is Pine Forest Camp in Greeley, Pennsylvania today, you are in for the summer of your life.

As we sing every year on opening day, “We welcome you to Pine Forest, we’re mighty glad you’re here!” And we are. Mighty glad.

Dear Camp Families,

We hope this email finds you happy, healthy and enjoying the change of seasons. The countdown to camp is on!

Vaccines

We are thrilled that the FDA has now authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine to include all camp-age children. It is our policy that all counselors, staff and campers must be fully vaccinated before camp. 

Dates

In order to accommodate the ever-changing needs of our campers and staff and in response to requests, Summer 2022 ends on a Friday instead of Saturday. The last day of camp this year is Friday, August 12th, 2022. This allows staff and campers to travel home for critical back-to-school responsibilities. It also gives families the entire weekend together. Thank you for encouraging this change and for your support.

New Camper Events

Here are other dates to put on your calendar for our NEW CAMPER events :

– Philadelphia, April 2nd: Elmwood Park Zoo
– NYC Metro-area, April 3rd: Turtle Back Zoo
– Maryland, April 24th: South Germantown Recreational Park
– Florida, March 13th: Markham Park

Tuition Lottery

Early Bird tuition registrations have been entered to win our lottery prize of camp tuition at its original rate ($800)! We’ll be announcing the winners around Thanksgiving. We are thankful for each and every one of you.

Warmest wishes from the mountains,

The Camp Office

Dear PFC Families,

The trouble with camp is that camp ends. Tomorrow night is the candle-lighting ceremony. Songs will be sung, good-byes will be said, and tears will be shed.

It’s hard to leave Pine Forest.

Tonight is also a time to reflect on camp friendships, fun and an unusually memorable season. And for us, it’s a time to express special gratitude to every family who shared their children’s safety and well-being with us. We hope that your children come back to you a little more independent, confident and a little happier than when they left.

On behalf of all 5 generations of our family, thank you for being a part of our 90th summer, one of the most monumental in our history. We look forward to seeing you back “Up Where the Sky Begins” in 2022 and for many years thereafter.

With heartfelt appreciation and warmest wishes from us all for a happy, healthy school year ahead.

The Black/Morin Family