Welcome to Beacon Lodge
A unique camp that caters to individuals with living with a disability. Our camp is proudly sponsored by the Pennsylvania Lions as a state project and is primarily funded through their generous donations. During our camping season, we offer a full-service summer camp experience for youth and adults with a diverse range of disabilities. Even during the off-season, Beacon Lodge remains open and available as rental venue. Whether you are a business seeking a conference center, a family in need of an educational and informative facility, a non-profit organization searching for a rental camp location, or simply a group of people looking to escape for a day trip or weekend retreat in the countryside, Beacon Lodge has you covered! Additionally, our picturesque location provides the perfect backdrop for indoor and outdoor weddings. The possibilities are limitless at Beacon Lodge, and we can’t wait for you to explore all that we have to offer!
OUR mISSION
To provide individuals living with a disability the opportunity to enjoy a camping experience that encompasses recreational, educational, and personal growth.
Our Vision
To provide an affordable, modern, and accessible summer camp experience that builds campers’ confidence and social networks and empowers them to live their fullest lives.
OUR Values
- W illingness
- E quality
- R espect
- I nclusion
- S afety
- E mpowerment
OUR Motto
“We Rise”
To achieve this, we stimulate interest and foster an appreciation for recreation, nature, and learning while encouraging campers to attempt new challenges and expand their growth circle.
Our innovative, intentional activities and caring staff help each camper build confidence, develop life skills, increase interpersonal relationships, and enhance independence.
Summer camps
Beacon Lodge offers several different camping sessions to those with special needs based on abilities.
Rentals
From September through May, we offer several booking options to non-profits, organizations, and the public.
Lions
Beacon Lodge also offers conference rooms and dining areas to host your next Lions Club or Committee Meetings.
2025 Summer Camp Programs
REGISTRATION Now Open
- Camp Empower: 6 Day / 5 Night Session – June 7 – 12. Designed for individuals with mild or moderate intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who need up to moderate assistance with their ADLs. Counselor-to-camper ratio is 1:3.
- Camp Felicity: 6 Day / 5 Night Session – June 14 – 19, July 5 – 10, and July 26 – 31. Designed for individuals with mild intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who need minimum assistance with their ADLs. Counselor to camper ratio of 1:4
- Camp Perception: 11 Day / 10 Night Session – June 21 – july 1 and july 12 – 22. Designed for independent individuals living with a visual disability requiring only minimum ambulatory assistance (sight guidance only) and no assistance with ADLs. Counselor to camper ratio of 1:8.
- Camp Liberty: 11 Day / 10 Night Session – August 2 – 12. Designed for independent individuals living with mild intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who require no assistance with ADLs. Counselor to camper ratio of 1:8
PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE AT 814-542-2511 FOR INFORMATION
- Camp Sensational: 6 Day / 5 Night Session – June 14 – 18. For children living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Camp LEAP: 6 Day / 5 Night Session – June 21 – 25. For children living with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
- Camp AD(H)Dventure: 6 Day / 5 Night Session – July 28 – July 3. For children living with ADHD.
- Camp ConnXions: 11 Day / 10 Night Session – July 12 – 17. For families with children living with a disability.
PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE AT 814-542-2511 FOR INFORMATION
- Camp Unite (Children’s Village): For Families with a child up to age 18 living with a disability – August 2 – 7.
- Adult Family Camp: For Families with an adult age 18+ living with a disability – August 2 – 7.
PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE AT 814-542-2511 FOR INFORMATION
- Project New Hope: (For PA Veterans living with a service-related disability) 5 Day / 4 Night Session – June 7 – 11 and July 26 – 30. Project New Hope Is FREE for PA Veterans and their immediate family.
Project New Hope is open to all Pennsylvania veterans with a service related disability and their families.
You will need your DD214 and your letter of determination.The camp is located in Central PA nestled in the Appalachia mountains along the Juniata River. secluded for those who require peace but rugged enough for those who seek adventure. The camp is housed in the 12 cabins of Children’s Village. Each cabin is air-condirionwed with private bathroom and individual storage cabinets. There are three bunk beds and a loft bed. Each family is given their own cabin. There are plenty of activities, including fishing, miniature golf, as well as swimming, arts and crafts, bowling, shuffleboard, climbing wall, zip line and much more.Each year we bring in speakers and presenters to help provide pertinent information and to help in the healing process.PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE AT 814-542-2511 FOR INFORMATION
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how you can help
Donating to our Operating Budget is vital for our existence and allows us to remain a beacon of light!
By volunteering for work weekends, special projects, or program activities, you are making a meaningful impact. Contact us for more details.
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