Christian Camp and Conference Association

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Rhodes Grove Camp and Conference Center has a strong historic and ongoing relationship with the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, USA. In 1898 the Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren in Christ Church first applied for the use of the Rhodes Grove land to host a summer camp meeting. The first services held by the United Brethren in Christ Church at Rhodes Grove were facilitated by a simple roofed structure over the speaker’s platform. The audience was seated on planks supported at either end by a short post in the ground. As the First World War was coming to a close, the conference decided to build permanent structures on the grounds. In 1917 they purchased the land from the Rhodes family heirs. In 1975 the camp board decided to make Rhodes Grove a year-round facility. A covenant relationship exists with the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, USA to preserve the heritage that birthed Rhodes Grove as well as affirm the mutually beneficial bond that both organizations share. Our activities are exciting, food is fantastic, and the love of Jesus is shared as we help whomever is on our campus discover that God is real and cares deeply for each and every one that He has created. Rhodes Grove is here “To offer Christ centered experiences that reveal our place in God’s story.” 2023 will mark the 125th anniversary the first United Brethren camp meetings at Rhodes Grove Camp. We expectantly await what the future holds!
Rhodes Grove is a Christian Camp and Conference Center situated on 35 acres in south central Pennsylvania that serves kids and adults by providing summer camp program experiences and full services retreats. We program Horse Camps, , Adventure Camps, Traditional Resident Camps, Wilderness camp, Mini Camp, Winter Camp, Family Camp . A Camper or Guest can experience swimming, horseback riding, ziplining, GaGa, disc golf, sand volleyball, basketball, soccer and many other activities. Our dining options are always a hit with whomever we serve

Affiliation:

Non-Denominational

The types of camps we operate include:

Conference/Retreats
Day Camp
Resident Camp

Programming We Offer:

Children
Pre-Teens
Teens
Young Adults
Adults
Families (together in one program)
Families (separated by age)
Senior Adults

Throughout the year, you’ll find the following special emphasis camps (or themes) during one or more of our sessions:

Aquatic Skills
Music
Sports
Drama
Equestrian

While you’re here, you may want to take advantage of the following activities we offer:

Horseback Riding
Ropes/Challenge Course
Soccer Field
Basketball Court
Swimming - Outdoor
Game Room/Arcade
Gymnasium

Interested in renting our facilities? We are happy to rent our facilities to the following groups/types:

Children's Groups
Youth Groups
Single Adults
Married Couples
Families (in one unit)

These are the types of accommodations we offer:

Tent Sites
Cabins
Cottages
Dormitory
Hotel/Motel
RV Sites

Kitchen Facilities Use

Rental groups may use kitchen facilities

We are set up to handle the following group sizes in the various seasons:

During the summer, we can take care of up to 423 guests. In the spring, we can accommodate 423 guests. Our winter capacity is 256. Finally, in fall, we have enough room for 423 guests.

Location

50 miles southwest of Harrisburg, PA.

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