Camp Shohola

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Camp Shohola is a traditional summer camp for boys located in the mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania. With a program based around free-choice electives in more than 40 activities, Camp Shohola is a great place for campers to try new things under the supervision of a caring and experienced staff. Every activity is instructional, and the new skills the campers learn, and the successes they experience, foster a healthy self confidence.

For three generations, Camp Shohola for Boys has been owned and operated by the Barger family. Since 1943 the family has worked to create a safe and supportive environment where campers can feel free to take risks, make new friends, grow, and thrive. With these ideals in mind, Camp Shohola has changed with the times to accommodate boys’ new and exciting interests. For campers looking for 2, 4, or 8 weeks of non-stop fun and endless choices, Camp Shohola may be a perfect fit.

Program Description

Camp Shohola offers a free-choice activity schedule that allows campers to customize their own camp experience to their interests. Each camper chooses ten instructional activities for the session. With the exception of a mandatory swimming period, campers may choose from more than 40 selections. These activities meet three times a week, 5 activity periods per day. Campers are encouraged to select a varied program from watersports, landsports, the arts, and specialty areas, so that they will return home with new skills as well as expanding former interests.

Staff Overview

Many Shohola staff members are teachers or college students who were previous campers. The camp has a diverse and interesting counselor group representing many countries, languages, and cultural backgrounds. Most of the counselors are Red Cross certified in lifesaving, first aid and/or CPR. This includes all waterfront staff and trip leaders. Since counselors are hired for their expertise in activity instruction, many already have achieved a high degree of proficiency in their instructional areas.

Duncan Barger is a third generation director of Camp Shohola. His grandfather purchased the camp in 1943, and a Barger has been running it ever since. Duncan has over 25 years camping experience and the senior staff of Shohola together have over 100 years at Shohola.

Setting & Accommodations

Camp Shohola is located on 75 acre Lake Greeley, in the mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania. It is approximately 90 miles from New York City. 120 miles from Philadelphia, 235 miles north of Baltimore, and 270 miles north of Washington, D.C.

Cabins are frame buildings with screened sliding windows, bunk beds, electricity, and a bathroom with toilet and sink. There are two centrally located shower houses.

Meals are served family style. Shohola has a diverse menu with unlimited quantities except for desserts. The camp offers a full breakfast bar each morning serving fresh fruit, granola, and yogurt. In addition, there is a full salad bar at every lunch.

Safety Standards

Camp Shohola has two fulltime medical personnel on site 24 hours a day. The camp has an infirmary consisting of a six-bed ward, two isolation rooms, and one treatment room. A physician is on call 24-hours a day and Wayne Memorial Hospital is 17 miles from camp.

Camp Shohola is accredited by the American Camp Association and meets more than 300 safety standards set forth by the organization.

Camp Shohola Session Dates

Session Name	Dates	Ages	Tuition
Full Season	6/27/10-8/14/10	7-15	$6,200
One Month Session	6/27/10-7/24/10	7-15	$4,300
Three Week Session	7/25/10-8/14/10	7-15	$3,400
Five Week Session	7/11/10-8/14/10	7-15	$5,200
Two Week Session	6/27/10-7/10/10	7-15	$2,500
Two Week Session	7/11/10-7/24/10	7-15	$2,500