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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

Includes

  • 3 Meals
  • Welcome Snack
  • Private Meeting Room
  • A/V Equipment
  • Courtesy Guest Cabin
  • All camp activities

2 Nights

Includes

  • 5 Meals
  • Welcome Snack
  • Private Meeting Room
  • A/V Equipment
  • Courtesy Guest Cabin
  • All camp activities

3 Nights

Includes

  • 8 Meals
  • Welcome Snack
  • Private Meeting Room
  • A/V Equipment
  • Courtesy Guest Cabin
  • All camp activities

4 Nights

Includes

  • 11 Meals
  • Welcome Snack
  • Private Meeting Room
  • A/V Equipment
  • Courtesy Guest Cabin
  • All camp activities

5 Nights

Includes

  • 14 Meals
  • Welcome Snack
  • Private Meeting Room
  • A/V Equipment
  • Courtesy Guest Cabin
  • All camp activities

6 Nights

Includes

  • 16 Meals
  • Welcome Snack
  • Private Meeting Room
  • A/V Equipment
  • Courtesy Guest Cabin
  • All camp activities

If our standardized packages don’t meet your group’s needs, please email us at streamside@streamside.org to inquire about custom packages!

Flexible Meeting Opportunities

Our single day retreat packages are flexible, giving your organization the most bang for your buck.

Addons

– Single Meal (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner): $12 / person

– Additional Room: $56 / person

Single Day Retreat Rate

$0
per person

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 (Weather Permitting) 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. We are drawing inspiration from American Ninja Warrior to make it a truly fun and challenging experience. (Available weather permitting)

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. Only open seasonally. 

Local Resorts

Six of the Pocono’s largest and most highly rated ski and recreational resorts are located within arm’s reach of Streamside Camp! Enjoy their skiing, tubing, indoor water parks, outdoor theme parks, and recreational activities.

Helpful Tips for Retreat Groups

*For directions to Streamside camp, our address is 303 Possinger Drive Stroudsburg, PA 18360

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 ($4 / person with juice, $3.50 / person with soda)
  • Ice Cream Sundaes: $5 / person
  • Nachos: $5 / person
Streamside has earned a fine reputation for both the quality and quantity of its delicious food. Meals are normally served buffet-style at standard mealtimes.

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 accommodate everyone in your group.

Our dining hall serves generous buffet-style meals 3 times a day:

Breakfast:

Common Menu Items: Eggs (fried or scrambled), Belgian Waffles, Sausage, Hash browns, Pancakes, French Toast

Lunch:

Common Menu Items: Chicken tenders, Chicken sandwich, Stir fry, Mac & Cheese, Sloppy Joes, Cheeseburgers.

Dinner:

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
  • Color Lighting System

Groups with 175 or more registered guests, OR pay the minimum reservation fee, qualify to rent the entire camp.

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 for a discounted rate!

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@sohm.org.

Already a Star of Hope Network Member, please contact Streamside to schedule your retreat at (570) 629-1902 or by email at streamside@streamside.org

Streamside is following 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 (570-629-1902) or email us at streamside@streamside.org.