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Spring Tea: Tuesday, May 6th and Wednesday, May 7th, 2025.
​Each tea is from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. 
​Join us for tea at CRC. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a formal tea that includes a starter, scones, savories, and sweets. A 15-20 minute program is also included. Invitations are mailed six weeks before the tea.
Registration opens on March 31st at 8:ooam. Register here!

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Summer Camp Open House: Saturday, May 17 2025, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
This is an opportunity for children and parents to get a sneak peek at what CRC Summer Camp is all about. You'll be able to take a tour of the cabins, see the dining hall where the children will eat their meals, see the Camp Store, visit where Bible studies are held, and meet the friendly staff!
* A registration link will be made available at a later date.

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CRC Post Grad Retreat: ​Friday, May 16 to Sunday, May 18, 2025. 
CRC's Post Graduate Retreat is a continuation of our summer youth programs. Spend a weekend at CRC, reconnect with friends, enjoy great food, and be encouraged in your Christian faith as we pursue Jesus. Must be 18 years old by the start of the retreat. Click here to learn more and to register!

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Together in Mission Services: June 8th - June 14th & June 15th - 21st, 2025
TIMS is a week long trip that allows your group to serve with CRC as we serve our neighbors in Juniata County. The people TIMS helps are often physically unable to perform various tasks, or do not have the financial means to buy the materials needed for a project. As your group serves, our goal is to offer peace and hope through Jesus to the people we're helping.

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CRC Youth Camps: Different age groups are offered each week in July.​
Summer Camp has the potential to be a life changing week Building community and relationships are integral to our purpose for our summer camp programs.  Your child will have the opportunity to grow their Christian faith, interact with peers, and challenge themselves to try new activities.  Our trained camp counselors are role models for your child, offering guidance, support, and, of course, lots of fun! May your child experience the hope and peace of Jesus at CRC this summer!

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CRC Family Camp: Thursday, July 31 to Sunday, August 3, 2025
Family Camp is a 4 day, 3 night camp for families of all sizes to enjoy growing closer to each other and with the Lord.  During your stay, the camp staff will provide 9 home cooked meals! CRC will provide a schedule filled with both structured and unstructured activities for families to participate in. There will also be staff-run activities for children to allow rest for parents.

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Waterslide Slide-A-Thon: Saturday, August 16, 2025 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. 
Ready to make a splash for the ministry of CRC? Register as an individual slider or slide with a team. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while enjoying the thrill of CRC’s waterslide experience! Whether you're a seasoned camp slider or a first-time participant, or just want to watch, there's fun for everyone at the Waterslide Slide a thon this summer! Our slide a thon is a peer-to-peer fundraising effort for CRC.

*A registration link will be available at a later date.

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Fall Family Fun Day: October 11, 2025
​You're invited to CRC's Family Fun Day! We'll have wagon rides, pumpkin painting, hiking, canoeing, fishing, and more. Lunch and treats will be served. This is a free event, however, please RSVP if your family can join us! We hope you will join us.

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Fall Finale Camping Weekend: October 10-12, 2025
​​Join us for a weekend of camping. While you camp, you can join the Fall Family Fun Day.  Additionally, on Saturday evening their will be a wagon ride at dusk followed up by a hot beverage station and evening snacks provided by CRC. Come enjoy the October beauty at CRC as you sit around a camp fire, go for a hike, and enjoy the presence of your friends and family.

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​​Fall Work Day:   October 2025 Date to Come!

Join us at CRC for a good day of work and service. Bring your family, friends, or Sunday School class! A continental breakfast will be served, as is lunch. Work projects often include splitting and stacking firewood, trail maintenance, general yard work, painting projects, and cleaning.


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Bible Journaling Retreat:   January  16-18, 2026
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 The Bible is dynamic and full of life! Bible journaling is a unique way to engage with Scripture, reflect on God's word, and capture those special moments where you see God working in your life. You don't need any artistic talent, just an open heart ready to connect with the Scriptures.


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Spring Work Day: April 2026
Join us at CRC for a good day of work and service. Bring your family, friends, or Sunday School class! A continental breakfast will be served, as is lunch. Work projects often include splitting and stacking firewood, trail maintenance, general yard work, painting projects, and cleaning.
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*A registration link will be made available at a later date​

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Early Bird Camping Weekend: April 2026
Get out your camping gear and spend a weekend at CRC for our Early Bird Camping Weekend. The weekend will include seasonal activities, wagon rides, a shared meal on Saturday, and various games and competitions. CRC has 19 campsites. Sites have water, sewage, & electric (50amp & 30 amps, along with a 110 outlet). All sites include a camp fire ring and picnic table. Register here!
Get in touch:
717-734-3627 / [email protected]
369 CRC Drive

East Waterford PA 17021
Find out more about our CRC:
Children & Youth Camps
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Together In Mission Services (TIMS)
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