Best Week Ever is an overnight, Christian summer camp in Dallas, PA. As a leader in Christian camping since 1972, we love to test the limits of adventure and creativity to make incredible memories for campers and provide incredible value for parents. We’re planning not just a good week or a great week, but your Best Week Ever!
The struggles that we face each day can make us feel so shaky and uncertain…like a boat on stormy waves! We can easily be tossed by fear, doubt and change. But as believers in Christ, we have an ANCHOR! Our hope holds steady, and gives us a point of reference to navigate life’s decisions and trials. #Anchored2026 will challenge campers to stay grounded in God’s Word, His promises and His love…and to trust in Jesus as the unshakable foundation for their their faith and their future.
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. Hebrews 6:19
ROOTS: ELEMENTARY
Ages 8-12August 2-8, 2026
Pricing
$555 when paid in full by March 15
$575 when paid in full by May 1
$595 when paid in full after May 1
SURGE: MIDDLE SCHOOL
Ages 11-14July 19 - 25, 2026
Pricing
$555 when paid in full by March 15
$575 when paid in full by May 1
$595 when paid in full after May 1
THRIVE: JR / SR HIGH
Ages 13-17July 12 - 18, 2026
Pricing
$615 when paid in full by March 15
$635 when paid in full by May 1
$655 when paid in full after May 1
THRIVE price includes a trip to Knoebels Amusement Resort!
Guest Speakers
THRIVE – Shane Sanchez
Shane has been involved in ministry for over 15 years in both volunteer and staff roles, continually learning from and being inspired by the next generation. Currently, he serves as the Director of Partner Strategy at TENx10 (TENx10.org), where he works to cultivate strategic partnerships that empower ministries to disciple students. Shane’s most important roles are husband to Heather and father to Asher, Oliver, Elliot, and Mila and he still aspires to one day dunk a basketball.
SURGE – Tucker Rodkey
Tucker is first and foremost a servant of Jesus Christ, living out the story of God’s goodness! He is the founder and Executive Director of The Artists’ Commission in Chester, PA and travels regularly, using painting and preaching to connect people to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Tucker is also a self-professed coffee snob who loves spending time at home with his wife, Lize and daughters, Gracie and Brooke.
ROOTS – Rachael Quinn
Rachael serves as the Kids Ministry Director at Susquehanna Valley Church, where she’s passionate about helping kids discover God’s truth in ways that make sense and make a difference. Known for her storytelling and contagious energy, she loves turning big Bible truths into unforgettable relatable adventures that point kids to Jesus. Rachael lives in Harrisburg PA with her husband James and their son CJ.
Surge and Thrive Optional Add-ons
FOR SURGE AND THRIVE ONLY
$30 to rent our equipment
Your fee includes equipment rental, referees, CO2 and your first 500 paintballs for the afternoon. Only camp provided paintballs can be used. Additional 500 paintballs are available for $15. Emphasis on safety!
It’s our goal to serve all of our guests with excellence! Accreditation through the American Camping Association is a rigorous and optional process that Camp Orchard Hill first completed in 2010. Accredited camps welcome an ACA site visit every 5 years in order to maintain their status. As an accredited member of the American Camping Association, you can be assured that we comply with up to 300 health, safety and program quality standards. Being accredited by the ACA is solid proof of our accountability, credibility and commitment to you, the parents, and your campers.
We invite you to take advantage of registration incentives available for all Camp Orchard Hill families! If you need additional assistance, please submit an online Scholarship Request Form with supporting income verification documents. Our scholarship cycle opens in January and will close in April or when we reach our maximum funding in each location.
- Click here to access our >> Scholarship Request Form
- Log in to your Ultra Camp account (New families can create an account and add all family members to the account).
- Select the name of the person for whom you are completing the form (You only need to complete one Scholarship Form for your whole family).
- Complete the Scholarship Request Form on the screen.
- Submit appropriate income verification to [email protected].
- The first two summary pages of your 2025 Federal Taxes (Schedule 1040).
- If your taxes are not prepared for 2025, you may submit the first two pages of your 2024 Federal Taxes, PLUS your most recent pay stubs.
- If you don’t file taxes, please submit a statement for each type of income received in your household (SNAP, SSI, SSD, child support etc)
- We will not be able to process your Scholarship Request until we receive your income verification at [email protected].
- Please allow at least two weeks for us to process your request. You will receive an email to the primary address listed on your account. The email will include your scholarship offer and registration instructions.
- Upon approval, each family will complete their own registration for programs. Please plan to pay the applicable deposit for requested camp weeks.
We take food quality seriously…and every meal is a party at Best Week Ever! Our campers consistently rank meals in their TOP 3 favorite aspects of the camp experience. Food Services Director, Stan Kardish takes great pride in consistently providing wholesome, nutritious food that tastes great.
Campers can expect fresh meals prepared on-site and served buffet style. Our menu changes daily and is designed to appeal to the specific age group of the campers. The majority of meals include a starch, protein, vegetable, fruit and a dessert option. We have expanded our salad bar significantly to provide variety and flexibility! We offer several different kinds of cereal and milk in the morning, along with a hot breakfast. We offer 100% fruit juice each morning and then switch over to low sugar juice option for lunch and dinner. We intentionally avoid peanut-based cooking products in the main dining room, but soy butter and jelly are available at each meal.
We understand that campers have a wide variety of dietary needs and food preferences that make it difficult to eat in a new environment. For this reason, our food service team will label food items with the top 9 allergens so that campers with preferences and sensitivities can make appropriate selections from our food line and our newly expanded salad bar. In the event of a severe allergy, our team will prepare a safe alternative (see exceptions below). Campers will provide details about their medical allergies on their health form in advance and should check-in with the food service team at the allergy station during the first meal of their session. Parent may request the opportunity to communicate directly with our food service team prior to their camp session to discuss individual needs.
Ample portions, wholesome, great tasting meals and lots of fun are what sets the Camp Orchard Hill dining experience apart from other camps!
Camp Orchard Hill has carefully cultivated an atmosphere of relational, emotional, physical and spiritual safety. Our staff team will model healthy, caring relationships and then expect the same from campers in the group setting. Our programs are specifically designed to develop and promote teamwork and inclusion. Bullying behavior is contrary to our vision and mission and will not be tolerated.
If a camper bullies another camper, they will meet with leadership for an explanation of the offending behavior and the harmful effects that result. If the behavior continues, the camper will be sent home.
Bullying is aggressive behavior by a child or a group of children who take advantage of the power they have to hurt or intimidate others. Bullying can take many forms:
- Verbal abuse including taunting, gossiping, mocking, name calling
- Physical abuse including hitting, pushing, shoving, kicking
- Organized social rejection including exclusion from activities or groups
- Public humiliation
- Threatening racist, religious or sexist remarks
- Frightening acts
Please reach out to the office at (570) 333-4098 x100 or [email protected] at any time throughout the summer. Our leadership team is available and would like to address any questions or concerns that arise.
Part of the power of camp is the freedom to unplug from the constant noise and distraction of technology, and plug-in to the beauty and wonder of God’s creation. For this reason, and to preserve the safety of campers while they are in our charge, cell phones are not permitted at camp. However, parents are encouraged to communicate with their campers at Overnight Camp through letters or e-camp one-way emails and camper reply services. You will also receive an invitation link to view photos of Overnight Camp activities posted throughout the week. Check out opportunities to communicate with your camper while they are at camp!
Attending camp with a friend is a awesome experience! Indicate your cabin-mate preference on your registration form and we will make every attempt to honor your request. Cabin-mates must be within one year’s age of each other and requests must be written.
The camp experience is designed to build confidence and a healthy sense of independence in each camper. While it’s rare, we do encounter campers with homesickness. Our leadership team will give individual attention to each situation and keep parents in the loop on the camper’s progress. On the first day, our counselors will work to encourage the camper, keep them looking ahead to preferred activities and focused on the very next thing – instead of the whole week. On the second day or night, the Executive Director or Program Director will call a camper’s parents to ask for suggestions or routines that may alleviate homesickness. We will do our best to implement these suggestions (i.e. night light, bedtime story) to create a comfortable environment. If homesickness continues after the second day we will again coordinate with parents to decide on a plan that is in the best interests of the camper. We aim to be transparent and will defer to parent preference in each situation. In our experience, a phone call home will most often result in the camper going home, so we recommend trying other options first. Our desire is to help every camper have a safe and successful week of camp!
Ratio requirements vary based on the age of campers and the camp setting.
- For Overnight Camp, the ratio is 1 counselor to every 7 campers.
- For Day Camp ages 4-5, the ratio is 1 counselor to every 6 campers.
- For Day Camp ages 6-9, the ratio is 1 counselor to every 8 campers.
- For Day Camp ages 10-15, the ratio is 1 counselor to every 10 campers.
We hire every seasonal staff member as if they were caring for our own children and provide careful training to prepare them for service. All Day and Overnight Staff undergo a rigorous screening process including an application with references, an interview, plus state and national criminal background checks. Each team member completes a week training and orientation program that encompasses all aspects of camp life and covers the ACA requirements for staff readiness.
At Camp Orchard Hill we plan every activity with your child’s safety in mind. In the unlikely event that he or she requires medical attention while at camp, COH is prepared with a registered nurse on duty 24/7, certified lifeguards, and staff certified in CPR and First Aid.
If you child has an accident or illness we will use the primary contact information that you have provided on their health form, as well as alternate contacts if you cannot be reached. This process is initiated by the Director and/or the lead health-care provider, but can be delegated to an appropriate staff member. Since we have no way of determining what each person considers an emergency, the general camp practice is to contact parents when there is concern about a camper’s health and/or when a situation is not progressing as expected. Because many people remotely access their voice mail, it is expected that camp personnel will leave a voice message that appropriately communicates the need for a given parent to call the camp.
If it is necessary to seek medical attention, every attempt will be made to contact parents prior to treatment and again at the conclusion of treatment to provide an update on the camper’s health.
As an accredited member of the American Camping Association, you can be assured that we comply with up to 300 health, safety and program quality standards. Being accredited by the ACA is solid proof of our accountability, credibility and commitment to you, the parents, and your campers.
Overnight Camp Activities
Archery, Giant Swing, Climbing Wall, Ziplines, Ultimate Frisbee, Crafts, Bounce Houses, Game Room, Dodgeball, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, The BLOB, Lake Water Slide, Swimming Pool, Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle Boats, Lego Challenge, Nerf Battle, Broom Hockey, Skateboarding, Flag Football, Fishing, Bubbleball, Gaga, 9 Square, Glow in the Dark 9 Square, Wiffleball, Pedal Carts, Pickleball, Legos, Scootering, Silent Disco & more!
Testimonials
“This week was truly unforgettable! I was able to connect with God on a special level. I’ve recommitted my life to God and I’m very happy. I can’t wait until next year!”
“As an accredited member of the American Camping Association you can be assured that we comply with up to 300 health, safety and program quality standards. Being accredited by the ACA is solid proof of our accountability, credibility and commitment to you, the parents, and your campers.”