Camp Penn (Waynesboro, PA): 2027 prices, dates and reviews

Camp Penn is an overnight Christian (United Methodist) camp in Waynesboro, PA, founded in 1946 for campers ages 6–18. It offers traditional camping with swimming, boating, athletics, Bible study, worship, hikes, and nature study at a lake waterfront, with a camp nurse and screened staff.

Prices and dates checked on Nov 14, 2026 on suscrm.org/camp-penn

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Good fit for

Christian families looking for a traditional, faith-centered overnight camp
Active children ages 6–18 who like swimming, boating, athletics, hikes, and nature study
First-time campers whose families want homesickness guidance

Worth knowing

No camp-provided transportation; guardians or a sponsoring agency must arrange travel
Campers cannot make or receive phone calls; communication is by letters and mail call
Refunds are limited close to camp: within 2 weeks only documented medical concern or death, and none after start

Winter sessions and prices

Session	Dates	Price	Per week	Status
Everglades Wilderness Canoe Trip1 week · Ages 13+ · lowest weekly price	Dec 26 – Jan 1	$800	$800	Ask

Plus fees: Extra crafts and snacks for a fee; camp store; Creekside Cafe snack shop.Source: camp’s dates and rates

What it really costs

Pick a session

Tuition$800

Fees we could read from the camp’s fee list are added. Travel, gear and optional trips are not.

Deposit and payments50% deposit due by May 1; balance due 2 weeks before camp. Source

RefundsFull refunds up to two weeks before camp start, less $50 processing fee; within two weeks only documented medical/death; no refunds after start. Source

Financial aidLimited partial scholarships/camperships up to 50% of camp cost; apply to [email protected] at least 2 weeks before session. Source

Discounts$25 early-bird by May 1, 2026; $25 sibling; $100 refer-a-friend; stackable; not for travel/weekend/family/day unless listed. Source

Extra feesExtra crafts and snacks for a fee; camp store; Creekside Cafe snack shop. Source

Activities

swimming in the poolarcheryGaGa ballnine square in the airsports (basketball, volleyball, tennis, soccer and more!)craft shopCreekside Cafehiking on the Appalachian Trail and Camp Penn Nature Trailevening campfirestrout fishing on the Antietampicnic pavilionindoor and outdoor chapelsrec hall

Camp life

Waterfront

Pool; trout fishing on the Antietam. Source

Phones

No camper phone calls; parents write letters received at mail call; campers encouraged to write home. Source

Staying in touch

Letters/mail call; no camper phone calls; campers encouraged to write home. Source

First-time campers

Homesickness is natural and can be overcome in almost all instances; staff/parents help. Source

Health care

Camp nurse; injuries/illnesses reported to nurse. Source

Food and allergies

Medical form collects food/drug allergies and dietary restrictions. Source

Staff checks

Background checks and training; MinistrySafe; PA criminal/child abuse clearances. Source

Directors

Samuel 'Sam' Richardson, Center Director Source

Who runs it

church (United Methodist Church) Source

Faith

Christian (United Methodist) Source

Getting there

Address

8005 Old Forge Road, Waynesboro, PA 17268 Source

Nearest airports

Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR, 14 mi); Harrisburg International Airport (MDT, 47 mi)

Getting there

Round-trip transportation from Camp Penn is included for the Everglades Wilderness Canoe Trip. Source

Phone

814.558.4817 or 717.762.2693 Source

Baltimore58 mi

Washington, D.C.66 mi

Philadelphia124 mi

Pittsburgh140 mi

Straight-line distance. Driving is usually 20–30% longer.

Questions about Camp Penn

How much does Camp Penn cost in 2027?

2027 tuition at Camp Penn runs from $800 (Everglades Wilderness Canoe Trip, 1 week). The lowest weekly price is $800. Extra fees: Extra crafts and snacks for a fee; camp store; Creekside Cafe snack shop.

What ages does Camp Penn take?

Camp Penn takes campers from 6 to 18.

When are the 2027 sessions at Camp Penn?

Everglades Wilderness Canoe Trip: Dec 26 to Jan 1.

Can campers bring phones?

No camper phone calls; parents write letters received at mail call; campers encouraged to write home.

Is it good for first-time campers?

Homesickness is natural and can be overcome in almost all instances; staff/parents help.

What is the refund policy?

Full refunds up to two weeks before camp start, less $50 processing fee; within two weeks only documented medical/death; no refunds after start.

Is financial aid available?

Limited partial scholarships/camperships up to 50% of camp cost; apply to [email protected] at least 2 weeks before session.

How do campers get to Camp Penn?

Round-trip transportation from Camp Penn is included for the Everglades Wilderness Canoe Trip.

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