Blast Summer Day Camp
Registration Opens February 20, 2024
Are you wondering how to get your kids excited to be outside this summer? Black Rock Retreat is excited to offer 8 weeks of high-energy, intentionally-programmed summer day camp in Lancaster County for campers entering 1st through 6th grade in the fall of 2024. Give your kids a summer experience they will not soon forget.
Every week at Blast Day Camp, campers will experience the natural world around them, grow in knowledge and skills, and connect with new friends. It’s fun, with no Wi-Fi required!
Sign them up for one week, two weeks, or more!
For campers entering 7th-9th grade, check out our Jr Servant-Leadership Program for Blast Day Camp!


“[My camper] loved camp. He really blossomed this summer as a result of this camp experience” – Blast Day Camp Parent
Why Blast Summer Day Camp in Lancaster, PA?
Give your kids an unforgettable summer experience at Black Rock Retreat! Ideally located in Lancaster County, PA, Blast Day Camp promises to help them connect with new friends and experience the natural world around them in a whole new way. Blast Day Camp is the perfect way to get your kids excited to be outside this summer with age-appropriate activities, daily swimming time, and more!
- Weekly themes that guide hands-on learning experiences
- Daily swimming time
- Lunch and snacks included
- Caring and trained staff
- Daily devotional times
- Pick one week, two weeks, or more!
- Camp runs Mon-Fri, 9am-4:30pm w/ extended care available from 7:00am until 6:00pm (details below)
- A new way to experience the summer fun that Black Rock Retreat has been offering for over 60 years!
Our retreat center is conveniently located near Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, New York City, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware. Only 30 min from Interstate 95, so your child can enjoy a secluded camping experience without having to go too far off the beaten path.
Blast Summer Day Camp Details
Blast Day Camp offers two age groups. Blast Day Camp Pioneers for campers entering 1st-3rd grade and Blast Day Camp Explorers for campers entering 4th-6th grade. Groups will have separate age-appropriate activities throughout the day and will be together for meals, swimming, and other large group games.
When:
See the 2023 Blast Day Camp dates and themes.
Sign up for as many weeks as you want!
Each week runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 4:30 pm with extended care available from 7:00 am until 6:00 pm (additional cost). Blast Day Camps provide a variety of different activities to experience depending on age group and year, as we want to create a ‘progression’ of activities, keeping the campers interested year after year. Your camper will have a BLAST!
Sample Daily Schedule:
7:00-8:00am: Early Drop-off (Additional Cost)
8:30-9:00am: Blast Day Camp Drop-off
9:15am: Activity 1
10:15am: Snack
10:30am: Activity 2
11:30am: Devotional Time
12:00pm: Lunch
12:45pm: Swim Time (Pool, Lake, or Creek)
2:45pm: Snack
3:00pm: Activity 3
4:30-5:00pm: Pick-up
5:30-6:00pm: Late Pick-up (Additional cost)
Weekly Themes:
Each week will have a unique theme that will be part of the week’s activities, crafts, games and devotionals. See the 2023 schedule here.
Cost:
We provide a three-tiered system to allow families to choose the price that best fits their financial situation. All campers receive the same experience regardless of what tier they pay, and all families are free to choose the option that works best for them. Why are there 3 prices?
5-Day Option (Monday-Friday) includes lunch and 2 snacks each day.
Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 | |
---|---|---|---|
Price | $225 | $245 | $265 |
Add-ons:
Early Drop-off: $55/week – includes breakfast each day
Late Pick-up: $55/week – includes dinner each day
3-Day Option (Monday, Wednesday, Friday Only) includes lunch and 2 snacks each day
Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 | |
---|---|---|---|
Price | $160 | $180 | $200 |
Add-ons:
Early Drop-off: $33/week – includes breakfast each day
Late Pick-up: $33/week – includes dinner each day
Questions? See FAQs below (click here).
Looking for an overnight camp experience in Lancaster County? Check out our overnight Christian summer camps.