FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is it really safe?
The Haven staff have taken great measures in making sure the camp is a safe place. However, we do encourage everyone to be aware of their surroundings, to stay close to the camp and never wander anywhere alone.
What kind of outdoor activities options are there?
The open field is ideal for baseball, football, and other games. The pool is a camp favorite. We also have a hiking trail and a camp fire area that's great for evening gatherings and s'mores making.
Are there bugs, critters or bears at the camp?
Yes, yes and No. The outdoors is the home of animals and bugs alike. We do ask campers to bring bug spray during summer months to keep mosquitos at bay. But expect your kids to come back with stories of spiders and grasshoppers sharing a cabin with them. Thankfully we have no bears in the areas. A possible deer sighting, but no bears.
What kind of indoor recreation are there?
We have an indoor gym for basketball, volleyball or any kind of activity. We also have a game room that's adjacent to the cafeteria that houses a pool table, air hockey, fuss ball and a few other games.
Is there a space for meetings?
The chapel is the usually the place where the larger meetings take place, however, there are smaller meeting rooms that can be set up upon request.
Where do we sleep?
The camp has cabins for girls and cabins for boys. All the cabins have bathroom facilities.
Is there handicap accessibility?
Most of our facilities are handicap accessible but we do have some cabins that are not.
How many beds per cabin?
10-12 beds per cabin.
What should I bring?
The cabins have showers and beds but you will need to bring either a sleeping bag or linens and a blanket, a pillow, toiletries, towels ( for shower and pool) , bathing suit (during swimming season), swimming shoes or flip flops, sunscreen, clothes, and bug spray.
What is the dining situation like?
Our cafeteria, like the kitchen in a home is the central place people enjoy to congregate. A group of over 100 can sit and eat comfortably together.
Will my phone have signal?
The camp does have a landline, however, some cell phone carriers will pick up a few bars around the parking lot but don't rely on it. It's actually one of the things we love about the camp. It's a chance for people to unplug so they can enjoy their time away from their normal busy lives.
What can expect for meal prep?
Meals can be prepared for your group for the entirety of your stay or you can arrange for your own meal preparation and have access to the kitchen.
Bathroom accommodations?
Bathrooms are available in all buildings including the cabins. There are also public restrooms located by the parking lot, outside the cafeteria
When we are driving out to the camp how do I know that I am almost there?
I usually can taste the s'mores when I see a auto store on the corner of the turn we take on Goram Road.
How long is the road trip there?
Depends where you are traveling from. Estimate about 1 hour and 45 minutes from Philadelphia. It's about a 45 minute ride from Lancaster and about the same from Baltimore.
Is there a place to swim?
Yes, we have a pool that is ready for you to enjoy during the summer months.