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Creative kids join forces to complete an imaginative adventure living out their favorite stories in the wilds of Green Lane.
Every week campers embark on a unique journey, with other kids just like them, campaigning together from challenge to victory!
Working together, campers will solve riddles, complete challenges, and explore other mysteries to find important clues for that weeks Quest. These clues will lead campers on an adventure that includes scavenger hunts, building projects, costume and prop creation, science experiments, games, and much more. In the end, they will complete the Quest and celebrate victoriously!
New for 2023 >> Every afternoon, campers will get a choice in what activities they would like to participate in!
We allow kids to express themselves openly and delve deep into the stories that fuel their imaginations. Our activities encourage creativity, explore STEM topics, teach team building, and encourage physical activity.
Our staff are fun, friendly, caring, and understand the importance of both safety and responsibility. We assure that every camper has the best possible experience and form meaningful relationships that last into summers to come!
We offer campers the opportunity to flex their autonomy and practice decision making with “Challenge by Choice”. We encourage everyone to try their best and to stretch outside their comfort zone, when they are ready.
Our program relies on campers working together and we take care to nurture a tight knit group - creating a safe space, exploring each others strengths, coming together through a challenge, and finally securing group victory!
Your campers safety is always our number one priority. From sunblock and staying hydrated, to comprehensive staff training, we care for your campers as though they were our own children.
Taking a break from screen time leads to increased patience, independence and creativity, as well as reduces stress. Give your camper the chance to fully engage with other campers, staff, and nature.
Many of you know that the property we currently use to hold camp is up for sale, but more importantly, SQDC is outgrowing this location. Summer 2023 was our biggest yet with over 400 camper registrations (last years total was 242) and this growth has allowed us to add several new program options like Laser Tag and Gaga Ball, add 3 new themes, as well as increase Counselor salaries to a more competitive wage. For SQDC to continue, we will need to find a new home!
SQDC is looking for a wooded property to buy or lease that would host our program starting Summer of 2024. If anyone has any connections to a property we could utilize, a Commercial Real Estate Agent, or other resources that could help, please let us know.
The Cradle of Liberty Council of Scouts BSA owns the 730 acre Camp Delmont property. It has been on the market since January and this article explains that a transfer of ownership to the DCNR is in the works, allowing for continued Scout use. With the Natural Lands Trust in effect, use & development of the property is limited.
We thank everyone who has attended SQDC for their support of this small, family-owned business. We are thrilled to find so many kindred spirits who enjoy imaginative play and fantasy themes as much as we do. SQDC will continue to offer this creative alternative to traditional summer camp and we hope to see everyone back next summer!
We will be sure to keep in touch as we plan for Summer 2024!
Talk soon –
Joni & Jess
Register now and change later if you need to
It’s hard to know what your plans will be so far in advance – we get it.
Reserve your spot at camp with a $50 deposit per session.
Cancel anytime before May 1 – for any reason – and receive a full refund.
See our full tuition policies below.
Campers $350 | CITs $250
Reserve your spot at camp with a $50 deposit per session.
Cancel anytime before May 1 – for any reason – and receive a full refund.
We now offer several payment options at checkout:
• Pay in full
• Pay $50 deposit, balance will be automatically charged to the card on file on May 1
• Pay $50 deposit, automatic monthly payments, any remaining balance charged on May 1.
• Before May 1, full refund
• After May 1: if we can fill your spot, receive a full refund less the deposit
• May 2 – June 1: receive a 50% refund less deposit
• After June 2: no refunds are given
Seasonal discounts may be available. Contact us and we will send you the current promo code.
Drop off as early as 8:45 and pick up as late as 4:15 with no additional fees.
Before Camp: Drop off as early as 8am • $15
After Camp: Pick up as late as 5:30pm • $25
We are a small camp, serving a max 50 campers per week. Due to this, we are unable to offer transportation at this time.
However, we do offer parents a private platform to contact each other via the Band App (a link to join our private group will be provided after registration). You could use this App to contact other parents signed up for the same sessions to set up a play date or car pool.
Due to liability, our insurance does not allow us to assist in the creation of car pools between campers, however we would be happy to let you know if the camper you are speaking with is a return camper/known parent to us.
Thanks for your understanding.
Due to the storyline driven program we offer, campers are often disappointed to be picked up early or to miss days of camp. Activities build throughout the week, culminating on Friday morning/early afternoon. Due to this, it is not recommended that campers are picked up on Friday’s before 1pm.
Later on Friday afternoon we also enjoy an all-camp party with extended free time, frozen treats, music, special games, and a foam machine for the giant slip-and-slide.
Campers will be split into groups with other campers of the same age, but there are many opportunities for interaction between age groups. CITs will be assigned a group to work with each week, but may be called to help with special activities.
We understand that every child is unique and that you know your child best. We have had success with some 5 year olds who were used to a full-time day care program, as well as a 15yo who doesn’t have interest in being a CIT.
If your camper is neurodivergent, we welcome them with open arms, but please read our Inclusivity policy to ensure your camper will have the necessary supports to be successful at SQDC. Please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your campers unique situation.
We have successfully worked with campers with Separation Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, physical limitations, medication schedules, and many other needs. Our session themes tend to be popular with campers who are neurodivergent, however, it is important to note that we are not a special needs camp.
We believe that simply “surviving” or “getting through” camp is not the experience we should accept for our campers or our staff. We want our camp to be a place where people thrive, not simply survive.
To give our Counselors the best chance at supporting your camper to success, we have included a question on our registration form about any developmental/learning/behavioral/emotional challenges or if your camper has an IEP, 504, or behavior plan at school. Your honest answer to this question will allow the SQDC team to be proactive in gathering valuable information about the care of your camper. Please don’t hesitate to reach out at any time to discuss how we can make summer camp successful for your child.
MEDICATION
If your child takes medication daily to attend school, it is likely they will also need this medication to be successful at camp. If you choose to not medicate your child while at camp, please let us know on their Camper Info form.
ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT
If your child has one-on-one support at school, it is likely they will need the same at camp. SQDC is not staffed to provide this level of support and encourage you to secure assistance as needed. That said, we have had success with some campers who had support at school, but did well without that support at camp. Please contact us so we can assess the best course of action.
INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR
If a camper is negatively impacting the success of the group on a large scale, with or without planning for success and troubleshooting, the camper could be asked not to return. Inappropriate behavior includes, but is not limited to: physical violence, hostile verbal communication, inappropriate language, discussion of inappropriate topics, difficulty following safety rules, and difficulty participating in scheduled activities.
GENDER & IDENTITY
Based on best practices and guidelines set forth by the American Association of Pediatrics and the American Camping Association, SQDC will use whatever name and pronouns that your child prefers. This information will be collected directly from your camper shortly after arrival on the first day of the session. If you or your camper have any questions or concerns around this policy, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
• create an environment that builds capacity within the camp community to understand, accept, value, and honor the unique contributions of all people.
• maintain an inclusive camp community that eliminates stereotypes, bias, and bullying based on differences that include but are not limited to age, gender, ability, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual identity, and socio-economic status.
This is a perfect “first time away” experience or just a super-fun addition to camp!
• Campers sleep in tents near our main building
• Meals, drinks, and snacks are included
• Campers will cook dinner on the campfire and enjoy s’mores
• Explore the magic of camp at twilight and after dark, with flashlight hikes, an epic game of Manhunt, and a even few surprises.
INCLUDES
• Thursday dinner
• Snacks & drinks
• Friday breakfast
• Friday lunch
• Glowstick to chase away the shadows at bedtime
• Same counselors they already know from camp every day
This experience is offered as an optional add on for the following sessions:
• Camp Half-Blood
• Into the FaeWilds
• Survive the Apocolypse
• Galaxy Wars
• Double walled to keep water cold
• 16oz (not too big or heavy to carry around)
• Pop up sip lid
• Finger loop
Once the mock up has been completed with the printer, we will update the photo below to show you the actual design and send an email.
If you are in need of financial assistance for Summer 2023, please let us know!
1. Please register and pay the $50 deposit on the weeks your camper would like to attend. For your payment options, choose to pay the balance on May 1.
2. Fill out a scholarship application.
Submit by April 1, we will contact you with the decision by April 15
Submit after April 1, we will contact you with the decision by June 1
3. If you accept the scholarship amount, your balance due will be adjusted and then automatically charged to the card on file on May 1 or we can set up a custom payment plan.
4. If the scholarship amount doesn’t work for you or you need to cancel for any other reason, let us know before May 1 for a full refund. See our complete refund policies on the Registration & Tuition tab on this page.
5. If there are open camper spots in any week after June 1, your scholarship offer can be used for those weeks as well, if you are interested in additional weeks. Contact us for more information on how to register for these.
We will not be offering Dungeons & Dragons sessions during Summer 2023, but we hope to offer sessions in the future, either at camp or weekly during the year.
To be notified about these programs, please subscribe to our email list and choose D&D as one of your interests. If you are already a subscriber, you can submit it again, with the interest checked to update your profile.
In the mean time, we recommend contacting the Upper Perkiomen Gaming group. Run by a SQDC dad, this group offers open D&D and other table top gaming opportunities.
CIT Training/Orientation Day
Friday, June 16, 2023 • 9am – 3pm
CITs (Counselors in Training, Ages 13 – 15) are needed for every session throughout the summer, with a maximum of 6 accepted for each.
At this time, we are unable to provide a true teen camper program, but we hope to in the future!
CITs straddle the line between campers and staff, similar to an intern-like position, which is reflected in the lower tuition.
CITs may help with special all-camp games as well as behind the scenes during Quest activities.
Have a question about camp? Drop us a line.
We usually respond within 24 hours if not the same day.