Group Retreats
Hold your retreat at camp!
Camp Speers is the perfect weekend retreat center. We design the program to fit your needs. Come for a birthday party, Girl Scout Camporee, church or staff retreat, bar- or bat- mitzvah, family reunion, or simple getaway.
We offer a myriad of program opportunities: miles of trails, a 42-acre lake, several meeting spaces, climbing courses, waterfront beaches, sports fields – your activity choices are endless.
For questions, please call the office at (570) 828-2329 or email: campers@philaymca.org
Camp Speers does not host weddings at this time.
Featured Activities
Adventure Activities
- Rock Climbing
- Mountain Biking
- Survival
- Fire Building
- Shelter Building
- First Aid
Arts & Crafts
- Candle Making
- Tie Dye
- Bracelet Making
- Nature Art
Evening Programs
- Campfire and Songs
- Talent Shows
- Field Games
- Scavenger Hunts
- Night Hike
Horsemanship
- Trail Rides
- Riding Lessons
- Ground Lessons
Outdoor Education
- Pond Ecology
- Wildlife Ecology
- Bog Hike
Recreation Activities
- Field Sports
- Trail Running
- Hiking
- Ga-Ga
Shooting Sports
- Archery
- Marksmanship
STEM Activities
- Marble Roller Coasters
- Waterwheels
- Catapults
- Egg Drop
- Marble Mazes
- Bridges
Team Building
- Low and High Ropes Courses
- Team-Building Activities
- Challenge Courses
Waterfront Activities
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Paddle Boarding
- Swimming
- Row Boats
Retreat Options
Memorial Day Family Camp
May 26 – 29, 2023
Friday to Monday: Adult: $215 | Child (Ages 5-17): $145
Friday to Sunday: Adult: $185 | Child (Ages 5-17): $105
Saturday Only: Adult: $75 | Child (Ages 5-17): $75
Kids Under Five: Free
Add-Ons: Trail Ride (Ages 9+): $40 | Pony Ride (Ages 3+): $15
The fun never ends during Family Camp weekends! With dozens of activities to choose from every minute of the weekend, we guarantee every member of the family will find something to love at Camp Speers. Imagine a weekend with no distractions, allowing you to play and enjoy being with your family and friends. We provide accommodations, meals and fun; all you have to do is join in.
Want to join us for just Memorial Day? Great! We offer a single-day option as well.
75th Anniversary Reunion Weekend
October 6 – 9, 2023
Registration for our 75th Anniversary Reunion Weekend is OPEN! Click here for event details and see how we’re celebrating this amazing milestone all year long.
Group Event Weekends
Scout Weekends
Calling all Scouts! Come enjoy a weekend or day at Camp Speers YMCA in the Poconos. Enjoy stress-free planning, as we have an exciting weekend of activities planned for your troop to enjoy. Or, if you have a Scout badge you are working towads, let us know how we can help!
We offer boating, archery, climbing wall, high ropes/zip lining, and much more.
Email us at campers@philaymca.org to plan your day or weekend event!
