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Get ready for a new and exciting event each day. Spend one day at Dorney Park, enjoy an off site treetop course and experience ALL of the camp thrills like climbing, ziplining, biking and archery. When not flying through the sky, these campers will enjoy other fun camp experiences like crafts, swimming, boating, and sports.

The Counselor In Training (CIT) program is a three-week intensive training aimed at preparing teens for the responsibilities of working with youth. As a CIT, participants spend their first two weeks learning about managing a cabin group through both leadership workshops and practical experience working with younger campers. CITs learn about working with children of different ages and abilities, how to create and manage positive group dynamics, and how to assist campers with behavior or adjustment issues. Finally, they serve a one-week apprenticeship as an assistant leader to an experienced staff member, which gives them a supervised opportunity to put their growing bag of tricks into action. It’s important to think of the CIT program like a first-time job; we help guide CITs through this working experience by providing constructive feedback and advice. Our goal is for CITs to become successful staff members while also gaining important skills for college and future careers, so participants should show up ready to learn and work hard. Countless Speers alumni tell us that CIT was their best summer of camp — and a great culmination of the Speers experience that led to incredible personal growth.

This program serves teens and young adults ages 18-27 who are interested in independent life skills. Campers spend part of their day at life skills workshops and the remaining part of the day participating in the fun camp activities. Life skill workshops include cooking, cleaning, laundry, self-advocacy, social media and phone use, teamwork and money management. During this program we follow a 1:4 counselor to camper ratio.

Our younger campers called for action and we answered! Junior Equestrian is designed for campers in grades 2-5 who want to start getting involved in our camp equestrian programs. Campers will spend part of their day at the barn doing horseback riding and learning about how to care for horses. The rest of their time at camp is spent enjoying traditional camp activities.

This program is offered for campers who identify as LGBTQIA+, their allies, or kids whose parents identify with this community. This session is designed to create a safe, fun, inclusive environment for all campers. LGBTQIA+ program campers enjoy camp activities together while focusing on the YMCA four core values, confidence, and building a lifelong network of friends.

Designed to help bridge the gap between camper and counselor, the Leader In Training (LIT) program gives our young teens the opportunity to learn exceptional skills that will make them strong and successful leaders at camp and in life. Our goal is to provide our 9th and 10th graders with the tools necessary to become skillful in problem solving, role modeling, communication, and working as a team. This program is significantly different from regular camp and will include team building challenges, leadership training activities, intentional reflection, and an off-site, overnight trip. LITs will enjoy many of the traditional, beloved camp activities like waterfront, all-camp evening activities, and campfires, too.

This program serves campers ages 7-17 with 22q Deletion Syndrome and Autism (in specified weeks). Campers get to spend time with other campers with the same diagnosis but also spend time with campers with different diagnoses. During these sessions we follow a 1:3 counselor to camper ratio.

Join other horse crazy kids for a traditional overnight camp experience with an equestrian focus. This program provides the best of both worlds. Campers are grouped according to skill level and will spend part of each day at the equestrian center learning stable management skills as well as improving their riding skills. When not at the barn, campers will be able to try their hand at camp activities such stand-up paddle boarding, rock climbing, archery, and arts and crafts. No experience necessary for this program, just a love of horses.

Campers in the 2 week equestrian programs get extra perks like swimming with the horses!

S.A.L.T. campers will enjoy traditional camp activities in addition to venturing off-site to serve the surrounding community. Volunteer-based projects – like working at a food pantry, spending time with senior citizens, and cleaning/beautifying our camp – form the core of this service-oriented camp program. Campers will have fun while learning the value of serving others and their community. This new camp program is a great opportunity for young people who have a servant heart or want to foster servant leadership in themselves. High schoolers can also use this experience to gain volunteer hours for school/honors programs.

Traditional Overnight campers enjoy a quintessential summer camp experience tailored to their interests. With a mix of scheduled and choice-based activities, each camper has the chance to try something new and take charge of their daily schedule. They can select from a range of coaching activities—like archery, water sports, woodshop, biking, climbing, and art—during a daily program dedicated to skill development. Afternoons are filled with waterfront fun and a variety of activity rotations, giving campers a taste of everything camp has to offer. Our Traditional Overnight campers will experience the thrill of cooking over a fire, sleeping under the stars, and participating in lively all-camp evening activities and cozy campfires. Your child will share their cabin with 9-11 other campers, guided by dedicated camp counselors, creating an ideal environment for forging lifelong friendships and unforgettable summer memories. Traditional Overnight campers live in the Speers Village.

This is for the camper who wants a short trial of everything camp has to offer! Begin your lifelong love of overnight camp by dabbling in rock climbing, swimming, paddling, tie-dying, arts and crafts, and sports – then gather ‘round the campfire with other younger campers to enjoy a s’more snack. (This is a 3-day, 2-night experience.)

Are you passionate about horses and interested in becoming a future equestrian counselor? Our Wrangler in Training (WIT) Program is designed specifically for rising juniors and seniors who want to take their horsemanship to the next level. Over the course of three weeks, WIT participants will gain hands-on experience working alongside our experienced equestrian staff. From barn management and horse care to assisting with beginner riding lessons and trail rides, Wranglers in Training will learn what it takes to become a confident, responsible, and knowledgeable leader in the barn and arena. In addition to skill-building, WITs will develop leadership, communication, and teaching techniques essential for working with younger riders. This is the perfect stepping stone for those interested in applying for counselor positions in future summers.