Our facilities are located on 583 acres nestled in the beautiful Appalachia Mountains, along the Juniata River. Serene, wooded, unspoiled with a natural beauty and surrounded by some of the most beautiful wilderness areas in the eastern United States, Beacon Lodge is a very special place. Secluded for those who require peace and quite, but also rugged enough for those who seek adventure.
Organized in 1948 to meet the needs of a camp for sightless residents of Pennsylvania, Beacon Lodge has achieved a far reaching aspiration…a summer camp for children and adults with various special needs, a conference center for special groups and organizations, and educational facility for families, a meeting place for old friends and family, a rental facility for group retreats, and much, much more! The goal of Beacon Lodge and it’s facilities are to provide a well-rounded program adaptable to all individuals.
Adult Camp
Our adult camp facilities consists of 9 buildings which can accommodate up to 120 people including staff. It has a Main Lodge with lodging, kitchen, and dining facilities, an Infirmary, an Arts and Crafts building, a Canteen, Camper Housing units, laundry facilities, a large gazebo, outdoor swings, seating, and a stone fire ring.
Children's Village
Our Children's Village facilities consists of 16 building which can accommodate 73 people including staff. The main building houses the kitchen and dining facilities, the Unit Director's apartment, laundry facilities, and children's lounge. It also has an Infirmary, an Activities building, an Arts and Crafts and Nature Center, and 12 Cabins.
Activities Areas
Our activity facilities include our Administration Building, Governors Green, Outdoor Bowling Alleys, Swimming Pool, Hodges Hand Car Railroad, a Pond, an Overnight Shelter, A-frames Primitive Camping, Climbing Tower, and Zip Line.