Today marks the 90th year anniversary of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, http://www.appalachiantrail.org/, the organization responsible for protecting the longest hiking trail in the world. The Appalachian Trail stretches 2,185 miles from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mt. Katahdin in Maine. And it goes right through the Delaware Water Gap, not far from Pine Forest Camp. Many of our campers have hiked the Appalachian Trail, led by our intrepid leader Nafis. We have climbed its crests and camped in its valleys. Pine Forest campers salute the Conservancy and thank you for maintaining the beauty of our Appalachian Trail for all to enjoy.
Tag: PFC
Vote for PFC!
We’re excited to announce that PFC is currently in the running for three awards!
Camplighter Awards
Category: Promotional Video
Link to vote: http://www.camplighterawards.com/pine-forest/
Philadelphia Family Magazine
Category: Best Overnight Camp
Link to vote: http://phillyfamily.com/profiles/pine-forest-camp/
“Favorite” PFC’s page for 1 point or write an endorsement for 2. Don’t be afraid to do both!
Main Line Parent Magazine
Category: Best Overnight Camp
Link to vote: http://mainlineparent.com/profiles/pine-forest-camp/
Favorite” PFC’s page for 1 point or write an endorsement for 2. Don’t be afraid to do both!
We’ve got this!
Ski Day!
What a weekend!
Wow! With two extraordinary new campers events in the books, we’re ready for summer 2015! Campers from far and wide came to meet one another, bowl, tumble, bounce, climb, eat and most importantly, get super excited about the upcoming summer! Always great to meet some new friends before the summer even starts!
We’ll mark this past weekend down in the ‘win’ column. We are so lucky to have so many nice new families!
But wait, there’s more… FAMILY SKI DAY! Saturday February 7th – For more info, call us. 267-639-2488
And then, NEW CAMPER WEEKEND: June 6-7
PFC doesn’t stop!
A Day in the Life: Pine Forest Camp (Video)
See what it’s like to be a Pine Forest Camper! All of this footage was shot in one day at camp this past summer.
THANKS!
As we embark on our 85th summer, we want to express our heartfelt thanks for the 4 generations of campers and counselors who have been a part of Pine Forest Camp.
From the tree tops of Lauri Field to the shores of Lake Greeley, from Juniors to mighty Hi-Seniors, from great –grandparents to great –grandchildren, thank you all.
Every camp tells a story. Whether you went to PFC for one summer or ten, you have written Pine Forest’s story and it is filled with fun, friendship and love.
Keep the memories alive and the friendships strong, not just in summer but in every season of the year and of your life. Wherever you are, Pine Forest is with you. And after all of these years and all of those generations, that is a lot to be thankful for.
Happy 85th! Happy Thanksgiving!

Jess Chadwin: Hall of Famer!
Congratulations to our very own Program Director, Jess Chadwin, on her induction into the Germantown Academy Sports Hall of Fame!
Jess is the daughter of Sherrea (former Girls Head Counselor) & Steve ‘Chad’ Chadwin (current Athletic Director) and spent many many summers as a camper at Pine Forest. We’re so lucky & happy to have her as part of the PFC leadership team!
Way to go, Jess! YOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Camp In The Fall!
Lee’s List: Favorite Evening Activities!
#10 – Blanket Basketball. It is what it is.
#9 – Social. Right? Who’s with me!?
#8 – Capture the Flag: Because to this day, I still do not fully understand Capture the Asagi.
#7 – Basketball Leagues. Under the lights. Lace ’em up!
#6 – Stealth Marble Band: Takes place on the nature trail involving marbles and rubber bands, oh my!
#5 – Escape from PFC: Costa’s ice cream? Yes, please.
#4 – Counselor Hunt: They’re not as fast as they look.
#3 – Luau: Always pack a Hawaiian shirt. ALWAYS! (In 2000, my entire bunk, Bunk Fir, wore Hawaiian shirts for our bunk picture. Our parents were less than thrilled).
#2 – GOLD RUSH: A multilayered event with costumes, real gold, fools gold, a general store…To this day, I think my backpack still has gold paint on the inside.
#1 – Campfire. Call me old-fashioned but to me, there’s nothing better than hanging with your buddies around the fire. Not necessarily a ‘kumbaya’ campfire. I’m talking jokes, songs, s’mores, more jokes and DEFINITELY more s’mores. And, if it’s a boys campfire, the fire has gotta be BIG. Right? Men?
PFC 365!
Keep the summer alive, all year long!
1) Keep in touch with camp friends! Call, text, email!
2) Login to Mom & Dad’s ‘MY PFC’ account and look at pics from this past summer!
3) Come to the 2014 reunion! Nov. 2, 10a-12p @ The Funplex in Mt. Laurel, NJ.
4) Read the blog and check for PFC events in your area!
5) Watch videos on the PFC Vimeo page! https://vimeo.com/pineforestcamp
6) Wear your PFC gear! 5K, Hughie Black, PFC Official…it all works! Take a pic and tag us!
7) Follow PFC on Instagram – @pineforestcamp – Use #PFC2015








