Mission Statement:

Camp Blue Diamond is a year-round facility with a summer camp program, environmental education school and retreat center. The mission of CBD is to encourage discipleship of Jesus Christ and to facilitate growth and healing in each person's relationship with God, others, and the created world. 

 

Summer Camp: 

A variety of residential, trip and specialty camps are offered. Two and three day camps are available for those ages 5-7, and week long camps for those ages 8-18. Trip/Adventure camps include whitewater rafting, canoeing and bike camps. Specialty camps focus on creative arts, outdoor living skills and leadership development. Summer camp scholarships are available as are multiple sibling discounts. 

 

Residential camp daily activities include Bible study, vespers, singing, nature study or crafts, swimming, surfbikes and canoeing. Special activities which occur once or twice during the week include campfires, cook-outs, the climbing tower, giant swing and zip-line, the initiatives course, water carnival, coffeehouse (skit night), hike day, and game night. 

 

CBD is an American Camp Association accredited camp. A registered nurse is always on duty, and all counselors and program staff undergo a week of training each year which includes American Red Cross 1st Aid, CPR and AED instruction. Background checks are performed on all staff and volunteers.  

Outdoor School and Rental Facilities:  

During the spring and the fall, CBD is home to Shaver's Creek Outdoor School, an environmental and experiential education program of Penn State University. Modern lodges, cabins, pavilions and a 50 site RV & tent campground are available to family, church, and not-for-profit groups for rental throughout the year. Foodservice is provided for groups of more than 20 people. CBD is a restful, Christian retreat center. Smoking, alcoholic beverages, motorized recreational vehicles and pets (expect in the campground) are not permitted.