FAITH FORMED.
MEMORIES MADE.
GOD GLORIFIED.

Exciting Events Coming to Camp Swatara – Don’t Miss Out!

Camp Swatara has two fantastic events coming up, and we’d love for you to join us for food, fellowship, and fun!

🍝 Pasta Dinner Fundraiser – March 7, 2025

Support Camp while enjoying a delicious homemade meal! Our Penne Marinara Bake (complete with meatballs, salad, roll, and dessert) is available for dine-in or takeout. Gather your friends and family and help us raise funds for Camp Swatara’s ministry!

🕟 Dine-In: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM ($20)

🕟 Take-Out: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM ($22)

Gluten-Free Option: +$7
More Info & RSVP: Pasta Dinner Fundraiser

🍁 Maple Syrup 101 – March 13, 2025

Experience making maple syrup! Bring the whole family for this interactive event where you’ll get to:

✅ Tap a maple tree & taste fresh sap

🔥 Watch sap boil down into delicious syrup

🍯 Learn the art of maple syrup making

🕟 Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

📍 Location: Camp Swatara

We’ve already collected 125 gallons of sap – can we beat our record of 160 gallons this year?! Join us and be part of this sweet tradition!

📲 Sign Up Now: Maple Syrup 101 Family Fun Event

We hope to see you at one (or both!) of these wonderful events as we gather in community and support Camp Swatara!

More Info on Events

Exciting Full-Time Job Opportunities at Camp Swatara!

Are you looking for a fulfilling career where you can combine your skills, passion for ministry, and love for the outdoors? Camp Swatara is hiring for several full-time positions, and we’d love for you to be part of our mission to create a welcoming, faith-filled environment for campers and guests.

We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to fill the following roles:

🌿 Experiences Director – Oversee and enhance site-wide programming, including summer camps, family campground activities, and retreat groups. This leadership role involves staff recruitment, program development, and ensuring meaningful camp experiences.

🔨 Assistant Buildings & Grounds Manager – Help maintain and improve the camp’s facilities, vehicles, and equipment. This hands-on role includes supervising seasonal staff and assisting with special events.

🏕️ Family Campground Manager – Lead the operation and programming of our Family Camping Center, ensuring a welcoming and well-maintained environment for our guests. Responsibilities include overseeing reservations, hospitality, facilities, and family programming.

Why Work at Camp Swatara?

✔️ Join a Christ-centered team committed to ministry

✔️ Competitive salary & on-site housing included

✔️ Vacation, retirement, and other benefits provided

✔️ Make an impact in a thriving outdoor ministry

If you or someone you know is interested in a rewarding career with purpose, apply today or share this opportunity!

📲 Learn More & Apply: Camp Swatara Full-Time Jobs

We can’t wait to welcome new team members who share our mission of faith, fellowship, and outdoor adventure!

New Bathhouse Updates

Progress continues for the new Woods Bathhouse as inspections passed for the installed plumbing and electrical conduits in preparation for the concrete slab pour which occurred earlier this week. Our contract and permits are in for the new septic portion of the building and Conestoga Log Cabins out of Lebanon has been manufacturing our building. With the concrete slab in, the next steps will be installation of the building and the flooring treatment that goes over the concrete.

We are grateful for all of the donors who have contributed to date and who have yet to contribute. For our laborers, we thank you for your work and for our campers who have camped with us, particularly in the Woods area, we look forward to offering this new amenity this year!

For ways you can get involved in contributing to the project please go to: https://www.campswatara.org/support-camp

Camp Rep Gathering - Postponed until March 8, 2025

Attention all Camp Representatives! Our Camp Rep Gathering has been rescheduled and is now set for Saturday, March 8, 2025. We are excited to come together for a time of fellowship, updates, and preparation as we look ahead to another amazing year at Camp Swatara.

This gathering is a great opportunity to:

✅ Connect with other Camp Representatives

✅ Receive important updates about the upcoming camp season

✅ Gather resources to share with your church or community

✅ Enjoy a time of encouragement and visioning

📅 New Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025

📍 Location: Camp Swatara

🕘 Time: 9:00 AM

If you haven’t already, please RSVP to let us know you’re coming!

📲 More details & RSVP: Camp Rep Gathering

We appreciate your dedication to sharing Camp’s ministry and look forward to seeing you there!

Volunteering with Camp Swatara

As a staff, we often hear how much folks love Camp Swatara, which we enjoy hearing and the opportunity to connect with them on what it is they love about us!

We're inviting you to turn that story of love into love action and become a volunteer!

Imagine having an opportunity to impart to someone else who in turn someday could impart to someone else the beauty, the community, and the God-revealing experiences throughout Camp Swatara!

Join Camp Swatara as a volunteer and serve in one of our many areas of need:

  • Kitchen - meal prep and service at key times in the year

  • Grounds work - mowing, trimming, blazing, brush removal, and flower beds

  • Housekeeping

  • Program and Teaching Experiences for campers and families

  • Director for a Week of Camp

  • Nurse for a Week

  • Weekend Hosts - greet, orient, and check on our groups

  • Trade skills - carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, or HVAC - let's get to it!

Come serve a day, a week, or for a season! Camp Swatara is where you belong.

Contact us today for more information and to get connected!

Time to Book Your Family Camp Getaway!

Looking for the perfect place to relax, reconnect, and enjoy God’s creation with your family? Family Camp at Camp Swatara is the perfect getaway! Whether you're looking for peaceful nature walks, fun activities, or meaningful faith-building experiences, there's something for everyone.

Reserve your spot today!

Campsites and cabins fill up quickly, so don’t wait!

Upcoming Events

Pasta Dinner

Come Support Camp and enjoy a Pasta Dinner for take out and dine in!

RSVP HERE

Friday, March 7, 2025

4:30 PM - 7:00 pM

Maple Syrup 101 - Family Fun Event

This super sweet family event is one you don’t want to miss. Join us as we discover the entire syrup making process. By the time you leave, you’ll have gotten a chance to ‘tap’ a maple tree, taste some maple sap, and watch the sap boil down to syrup. Grab your friends and join us for a sweet evening at Camp!

Registration is available HERE

Thursday, March 13, 2025

4:30 PM - 6 PM

Trail Maintenance

Join us to help maintain our trails and get the ready for the upcoming hiking season.

Tools will be provided

RSVP HERE or by calling the Camp Office (717-933-8510).

Saturday, March 22, 2025
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Family Camp Opening Weekend

Join us to open the Campground for the season! We will be landscaping and cleaning to prepare the grounds for the season. All ages are welcome to join. Volunteers are welcome to camp FREE for the weekend. We provide coffee/snack and lunch on Saturday April 26th.

There are three easy options to sign up for this weekend and make your site reservation:

RSVP HERE

Call (717)933-5244

Email familycamp@campswatara.org

Friday, April 27 - Sunday April 27

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