The Ministry of a Retreat
The ministry of a retreat may be the best way to impact children, teens and adults in your church or organization. Powerful life change can happen when we leave the normal routine of life, focus on God’s truth without distraction and see Christian principles lived in the context of shared life. Jesus would often retreat with his disciples to find solitude and rest; or to accomplish specific ministry purposes. We would be wise to follow his example.
Popular Retreat Packages
Perfect for a weekend retreat, all of our packages include the same base features and amenities – just choose how many nights you would like to stay!
1 Night
$80 per personIncludes
- 3 Meals
- Welcome Snack
- Private Meeting Room
- A/V Equipment
- Courtesy Guest Cabin
- All camp activities
2 Nights
$120 per personIncludes
- 5 Meals
- Welcome Snack
- Private Meeting Room
- A/V Equipment
- Courtesy Guest Cabin
- All camp activities
3 Nights
$160 per personIncludes
- 8 Meals
- Welcome Snack
- Private Meeting Room
- A/V Equipment
- Courtesy Guest Cabin
- All camp activities
4 Nights
$200 per personIncludes
- 11 Meals
- Welcome Snack
- Private Meeting Room
- A/V Equipment
- Courtesy Guest Cabin
- All camp activities
5 Nights
$240 per personIncludes
- 14 Meals
- Welcome Snack
- Private Meeting Room
- A/V Equipment
- Courtesy Guest Cabin
- All camp activities
6 Nights
$280 per personIncludes
- 16 Meals
- Welcome Snack
- Private Meeting Room
- A/V Equipment
- Courtesy Guest Cabin
- All camp activities
Snow Tubing Day Rate
What’s Included?
Our snow tubing retreats include 4 hours of tubing on our hill with an optional Dining Hall hot coco and cookie break.
The Campfire Experience
Want to include a campfire experience? Our bonfire addon is only $50 / group for the whole 4 hour block! We will man the fire and you are free to bring your own food to cook for the full mountain experience.
Flexible Meeting Opportunities
Our single day retreat packages are flexible, giving your organization the most bang for your buck. Our pricing of $20 per person includes one room rental and a 6-hour meeting block.
Addons
– Single Meal (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner): $10 / person
– Additional Room: $100 / room
– Extended Time Block: $5 / person / hour
Single Day Retreat Rate
Streamside Attractions
Experience winter in the Poconos with our epic snow tubing hill – available December through early March. We make our own snow, weather permitting!
Cannonball! Our outdoor pool is open Memorial Day to Labor Day, and features a slide, diving board, and comfortable pool deck.
Fishing and canoeing, what could be better? Our fishing and boating gear is included in every retreat package!
There is nothing like a warm campfire and Smores at the end of a long day. Available in various locations throughout the camp – our favorite is the atrium!
Our Challenge Course is currently under construction and will be open Summer ’21. We are drawing inspiration from American Ninja Warrior to make it a truly fun and challenging experience.
Both daytime and evening hayrides are available – both are an awesome way to experience nature in the mountains!
We provide a wide selection of premium ice cream, snacks, merch, and other necessities. Open through 2021.
Want to expand your horizons? For an additional $20 / person, we will transport you over to our partners at Top of the Woods for a “three bridge” high ropes challenge course and zipline.
Local Resorts
Six of the Pocono’s largest and most highly rated ski and recreational resorts are located within 15 miles of Streamside Camp! Enjoy their skiing, tubing, indoor water parks, outdoor theme parks, and recreational activities.
- CAMELBACK SKI AREA: Tannersville (800) 233-8100
- MONTAGE SKI AREA: Scranton (800) GOT-SNOW
- ALPINE MOUNTAIN: Analomink (800) 233-8240
- SHAWNEE MOUNTAIN: Shawnee-On-Delaware (570) 421-7231
- JACK FROST MOUNTAIN: Blakeslee (800) 468-BIG 2
- BLUE MOUNTAIN: Palmerton (610) 826-7700
Helpful Tips for Retreat Groups
*For directions to Streamside camp, please visit our Contact Page
Streamside is following all CDC recommendations in dealing with COVID. Social distancing will be respected wherever possible, and much of our programming has been augmented to allow for a fun and safe experience for kids and staff.
Our mealtime protocols have also changed to ensure that all food is safe from contaminants for our guests.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our safety procedures during this time, please reach out to our main office number or email us at streamside@streamside.org.
All retreats feature an optional welcome snack to enjoy during orientation! We offer 4 choices (your group selects one choice that applies to the whole group) for no charge.
- Donut with toppings
- Funnel cake
- Soft pretzels
- S’mores
Additionally, you may upgrade your snack option with the following:
- Pizza ($1 / person with juice, $1.50 / person with soda)
- Ice Cream Sundaes: $2 / person
- Vegetable or Fruit Tray: $2 / person
- Nachos: $2 / person
Upon arrival you will be treated to one of Streamside’s popular welcome snacks. Streamside has earned a fine reputation for both the quality and quantity of its delicious food. You will have your own exclusive serving time, so there are no long lines to wait in. Meals are normally served buffet-style at our standard mealtimes:
Breakfast 8:15, 8:30 or 8:45 a.m.
Lunch 12:15, 12:30 or 12:45 p.m.
Supper 5:15, 5:30 or 5:45 p.m.
Groups are to make every effort to be on time for meals.
Let us know in advance if you have any special dietary needs and we will do our best to accomodate everyone in your group.
Our dining hall serves generous buffet-style meals 3 times a day on the following schedule:
Breakfast: 8:30am
Common Menu Items: Eggs (fried or scrambled), Belgian Waffles, Sausage, Hash browns, Pancakes, French Toast
Lunch: 12:30pm
Common Menu Items: Chicken tenders, Chicken sandwich, Stir fry, Mac & Cheese, Sloppy Joes, Cheeseburgers.
Dinner: 5:30pm
Common Menu Items: Ham pineapple, Roast pork (or beef), Turkey dinner, Baked chicken, Mashed potatoes & gravy.
Guests generally furnish their own linens; however, a limited number of pillows, pillowcases, blankets, sheet sets, towels and washcloths are available for a rental fee on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Complete Linen Set: $8 per person
Pillow with Case: $3 each
Blanket: $2 each
Towel: $2 each
Washcloth: $1 each
Toothbrush: $.30 each
Toothpaste: $1.75 per bottle
Soap: $1.25 per bottle
As a ministry of BCM International, Streamside is covered by multi-peril general liability insurance that includes a secondary injury policy. We also ask that each overnight retreat group provide a certificate of liability insurance from their insurance company listing Streamside Camp as a certificate holder. Furthermore, in signing the reservation agreement each group and all its members agree not to hold BCM and Streamside (including its employees and officers) liable for any illness, accidents or injuries incurred during your event.
Each meeting room is equipped with:
- Audio Mixer, Speakers, and Microphones
- Video Projector and Screen
Additional resources include:
- White Boards
- Keyboard
- Cajon
- Dynamic Color Lighting System
Groups that rent the entire camp are provided with greater flexibility including:
- Choice of menu options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. (Normally menu options are chosen by Streamside operations)
- Complete cabin flexibility (choice of how cabin assignments are organized).
- Exclusive access to all public camp buildings.
Star of Hope Network members can schedule a 2 night /4 or 5 meal retreat for only $99/person!
For more information on the Star of Hope Network visit Star of Hope Website, call 973-742-1222 ext 18 or by email at info@sogm.org.
Already a Star of Hope Network Member, please contact Streamside to schedule your retreat at (570) 629-1902 or by email at retreats@streamside.org.