Quest Adventure Summer Camps

There are 30 spots total available each week. Spots cannot be reserved without payment and will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis in the order received.

Daily Camp Times

Each session will run from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please drop off your child no earlier than 8:50 a.m. and pick up starting at 3:50 going until 4 p.m.

The Quest Adventure camp philosophy is to serve youth (ages 8-13 years old) by providing hands-on, engaging, and adventure-filled programming. Our activities are designed to help each camper become more independent, enhance self-confidence, develop self-awareness, to develop mind, and body in a fun and safe learning environment.

Camp Goals

• Emphasize the teaching and learning of skills and activities
• Teach and instill the concept of teamwork through planned activities
• Create mutual respect for other people and their ideas, thoughts, and actions
• Introduce campers to new activities
• Teach campers the proper way to act during activities (i.e., good sportsmanship)
• Maintain a safe and respectful learning environment
• De-emphasize competition and emphasize fun in activities
• Provide positive role models for the children

Some highlights include:

• Each week will have some unique aspects allowing for multiple weeks for the same child. Some activities also repeat such as our climbing wall and high ropes programs.
• Each week a child comes to camp they will get a free camp t-shirt.
• 30 camp spots available each week. On some days, the campers will be divided into two groups.
• The groups will do some activities separately but will combine for some such as field games.
• Camper to staff ratio, 5:1 is our goal.
• Our goal is to keep camp sizes small and maximize instructor/camper interactions.
• Activities such as rafting/kayaking, high ropes challenge course, low ropes course, zip lines, climbing wall, nature hikes, team development, field games, tie dyeing, and more!*

If your child tests positive for the COVID-19 virus, they will not be allowed to attend the Quest Summer Adventure Camps within 5 days of testing positive. No refunds are processed for illness.

*Not all activities are guaranteed each week as a result of weather, staffing, and drivers.

Registration for the 2026 Adventure Summer Camps will open in January

Cost

$295 for each week during the 2026 summer camp season, per camper.

Payment

Online payment has been restored!

Register for the 2025 Quest Adventure Summer Camps Here!

• Payment can be made by card at the link above or by check made out to "Quest at BU LLC"
• Forms and payment can be dropped off at the Quest Building on upper campus (if you are signing them up via mail) - there is a mailbox on the front of the building to place your documents and payment in.

Please come prepared on the first day of camp with the 3 linked forms below:

• Quest At BU LLC - Release Form
• Quest Medical Information Sheet
• Camp Permission Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Send them as well as payment to:

Quest Office
400 East Second Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815

Email: nmccormack@commonwealthu.edu.com

Refund Policy

Registration is complete when required fee is paid.  Cancellation of your registration 2 weeks prior to the start date of your course will guarantee you a refund of your fee minus 20% of the course price.  If you fail to cancel by that time, you must either supply us with a paying substitute or forfeit your fee.

You will receive a confirmation email once payment and appropriate documentation is received. Please check available spots in the chart under Camp Information before sending in your application and payment, the chart is up to date.

Notice: Registration will only be considered complete once payment is complete. Spots cannot be held without payment. All applications are processed in the order received and spots are awarded on a first come first serve basis.

                                Quest Summer Camp Parent Handbook 2026 

Weekly schedule will be posted the Monday of camp.

Every Monday will be Team Development at the office.

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Enrich your summer by working as a counselor at the Quest summer camps. We emphasize camper and counselor interaction giving you the unique opportunity to learn and work closely with kids. A great experience in learning how to work with kids, as well as a great resume booster! Must be 18 or older to apply.

• Working for the Quest Summer Camps is a truly rewarding experience, with no experience needed!
• Spend your summer days outside with kids aged 8-13! You will experience the joys of taking kids into nature hiking at Ricketts Glen, on the water using our rafts and kayaks for water day, and onto our high ropes adventure course where many fears are faced. You will have the opportunity to grow as a leader, how to work with kids, and to have fun doing it!
• We are looking for individuals who are excited to work with kids that are willing to make the effort to give the campers the best experience we can offer! No experience in the backcountry is necessary as we will have ample time to train the skills needed for high ropes and anything else you need.

Job Expectations Include:

• Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.
• Be on time: like any job, punctuality is important as we use the hour before camps to make a plan and setup to be ready for the campers.
• Having a positive attitude for the kids about weather, being outside, and daily activities will encourage them to follow your lead.
• Be willing to be outside during camp hours (9-5pm) while in the sun or occasionally rain, we enjoy playing in light rain and so do the campers!
• Be ready to be engaged and participating in games with the kids throughout the day on your feet
• Be willing to collaborate with your team and communicate any disagreements, this makes the summer run smooth and overall more fun for everyone.
• Be willing to stick to a plan, but be able to be flexible for when the weather or general timing requires us to change our plans.
• Come to camp everyday prepared! This will always include lunch, water, a towel, and a change of clothes. We make a plan at the beginning of the week, but weather could change those plans so it is important to always be ready for any camp activity.
• Most importantly, have fun with it! The campers are always having fun if you are.

In order to apply for the position of Quest Summer Camp Counselor follow the steps below:

1. Complete the Summer Camp application and email it to nmccormack@commonwealthu.edu.
   1. Make a copy to be able to edit.
2. Set up an interview with the Quest Director by emailing nmccormack@commonwealthu.edu
   • It is your responsibility to reach out to the Director to schedule
3. If you are hired you will need to complete the required clearances.

We are pleased to offer the Leader in Training Program (LIT).  This will focus on leadership development, a critical skill for teens to grow in to.  Our main avenue for this will be their involvement in a leadership capacity in our programs with younger kids, the Quest Summer Adventure Camps 2025.  They will serve in assistant roles in our camp staff as volunteers.  This training is beneficial for the growth and development of teens in learning how to lead and taking on responsibility.  The LIT candidates will always be overseen by our camp staff. Training weekend will take place June 6th and 7th. Throughout the summer, we will provide 3 adventure experiences for LIT's outside of our regular camp activities. These will include rock climbing outdoors, caving, and white water rafting. Dates will be made known to LIT's during training weekend, as well as the parents. All gear and experience will be provided by Quest staff. See the following document for more details on the training weekend:

LIT Weekend Details and Program Plan

Quest has 10 leadership principles that we strive to focus on in all of our programs. As a leadership development program, these are the principles that define what we think is effective leadership. All of our programming is meant to educate on and reinforce these principles. Everyone will have strengths and weaknesses within this list. The goal of the Quest leadership model is to fine-tune and expand the strengths and improve the challenge areas specific to each person.

1. Be Passionate
2. Have a Servant Mentality
3. Have a Big Picture Mentality
4. Strive for Sound Judgment and Decision Making
5. Be willing to question and be questioned
6. Inspire Others to Act
7. Have Solid Skills and Be Able to Teach Those Skills
8. Act as a Facilitator of Knowledge
9. Be a Mentor to Others
10. Be a Model of Excellence

This program will be an application-based process and will be open to a very limited number of people.

Ages 14-17 can apply.

LIT Registration Here

Please have your LIT come prepared on the first day of LIT Weekend with the following forms fully filled out.

• Quest At BU LLC - Release Form
• Quest Medical Information Sheet

Registration is complete when the required fee is paid. Cancellation of your registration three weeks prior to the date of your course will guarantee you a refund of your fee minus 20% of the course price. If you fail to cancel by that time, you must either supply us with a paying substitute or forfeit your fee.

The Quest Building is located on upper campus at Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg. The closest GPS location to navigate to is the Nelson Field House, see map below for reference of where Quest is in relation.