Retreats & Camps & Events

Cowboy Weekend

Join us during PA Cowboy Weekend for a time of family-friendly fun!

about cowboy weekend

This celebration of cowboy culture immerses visitors in the most unique movement of the 1800s. The Wild West movies from the 1950s to today romanticize the life of the cowboy (and cowgirl) and make us all want to be participants in the cowboy life.

This family-friendly event includes:

• An interactive cowboy carnival in the heart of New Freedom
• Live train robberies aboard the No. 17
• Authentic cowboy camp at Summit Grove
• Performances by musicians, magicians, buskers, and brawlers
• Cowboy shootouts with the good guys and the bad guys
• A Sunday morning service for those who worship
• Cowboy story-telling around the campfire
• Cowboy-centric entertainment for children
• Onsite cowboy camping for interested attendees
• Interactive elements for volunteer guests

lodging options

We offer lodging during Cowboy Weekend! Choose from our variety of lodging options — our campsites, RV sites, motel, Lodge, A-Frame Cabins. Please contact us if you are interested in purchasing lodging.

Who Dunnit Mystery Dinner Theater (Cowboy Weekend)

Great food and lots of laughs! An interactive dinner theatre to find out if you were a victim or a culprit! Held on Cowboy Weekend.

about the dinner theatre

This is Summit Grove’s second interactive mystery dinner theatre. In 2021, both showings were sold out, so we added a third showing this year!

“Election year has fallen on Train Town and it’s time for its citizens to show their support for their favorite sheriff. During a fundraiser campaign chaos erupts and someone goes missing. Will the ransom be paid to bring them back? Come and find out. Join us at Summit Grove’s Mystery Dinner Theatre “Vote for Sheriff” for a night of laughter and suspense, over a nice meal! Be prepared to be a part of the cast as this is an interactive time of fun.”

This event is hosted by Summit Grove as an annual fundraiser, in conjunction with Northern Central Railway’s Cowboy Weekend. A silent auction and other opportunities to donate to Summit Grove will also be held during each event. Enjoy a great catered meal and hors d’oeuvres while enjoying the scenes and songs happening all around you!

menu

Various Hors d’oeuvres, Chicken Alfredo, Pulled Pork, Green Beans, Garlic Potatoes, Rolls, Dessert

*Meatless and wheat-free options are available upon request.

about cowboy weekend

This celebration of cowboy culture immerses visitors in the most unique movement of the 1800s. The Wild West movies from the 1950s to today romanticize the life of the cowboy (and cowgirl) and make us all want to be participants in the cowboy life.

This family-friendly event includes:

• An interactive cowboy carnival in the heart of New Freedom
• Live train robberies aboard the No. 17
• Authentic cowboy camp at Summit Grove
• Performances by musicians, magicians, buskers, and brawlers
• Cowboy shootouts with the good guys and the bad guys
• A Sunday morning service for those who worship
• Cowboy story-telling around the campfire
• Cowboy-centric entertainment for children
• Onsite cowboy camping for interested attendees
• Interactive elements for volunteer guests

lodging options

We offer lodging during Cowboy Weekend! Choose from our variety of lodging options — our campsites, RV sites, motel, Lodge, A-Frame Cabins. Please contact us if you are interested in purchasing lodging.

Register:

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Family Camp

Join us and hundreds of others for a week of Family Camp! Summit Grove’s biggest event of the year!

Save the Dates!
July 19-26, 2025

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For decades, Family Camp has been hosted at Summit Grove. It is organized by a committee from churches in the Eastern PA and Mid-Atlantic Districts of the Alliance, and includes many fun and spiritually-engaging  programs for all. View and download the brochure below for information on the schedule of events, key speakers, and more!

Highlights Include:

  • Daily spiritual growth – preaching, training, and ministry opportunities
  • Daily fun – free time, family activities, social activities, water activities
  • Daily community – lodging, meals, and plenty of time for connecting with family and friends
  • Special Event Saturday! – Free Dinner 5:30 pm, Family Games with Prizes 6:15 pm, Family Movie 7:30 pm

View/Download Brochure

Lodging:


Overnight lodging & meals are available on site! See our 
full list of lodging options, pictures, and amenities here. Anyone is welcome to attend any part of the week for free without lodging and meals selected. Pre-registration is required at least two weeks in advance IF you will be registering for lodging or food.

Lodging Options:
1) Lodge Room (4 beds)
     (private bathroom, linens provided)
2) Motel Room (Renovated) (2 beds)
     (private bathroom, linens provided, microwave, mini frig)
3) Motel Room (Standard) (2 beds)
     (private bathroom, linens provided)
4) A-Frame Cabins (6-8 beds)
     (bathhouse, no linens provided)
5) Dorm Rooms (6-8 beds)
     (bathhouse, no linens provided)
6) RV Sites (10 sites)
    (water, sewer, electric hookups, 30/50amp)

Meals:

OPTION 1: Weeklong Meal Pass: 
Gives access to breakfast, lunch, and dinner (19 meals total!) from Sunday breakfast (7/20) to Saturday breakfast (7/26).

  • Adults (ages 12+): $160 
    (avg $8.42/meal)
  • Kids (Ages 3-11): $80
    (avg $4.20/meal)
  • Kids 2 and under: Free

OPTION 2: “Pick 10” Meal Pass:
Select up to 10 meals and save! This allows you to hand pick which 10 meals you will plan to eat. Any additional meals are at the walk-in rate.

  • Adults (ages 12+): $110
    (avg $11/meal)
  • Kids (Ages 3-11): $55
    (avg $5.50/meal)
  • Kids 2 and under: Free

ImportantIf you selected the “PICK 10” Meal Plan Options, the menu will be available for your selection 2-4 weeks before Family Camp, and you will receive an email from which you can select your meals.

OPTION 3: Walk-in / Ala Carte Meals:
All walk-in or ala carte meals under 10 meals are $13/Lunch and Dinner $11/Breakfast for adults and $7/Lunch and Dinner $6/Breakfast for kids ages 3-11.  Walk-ins will need to wait 10 minutes past the start of serving time to ensure meal plan participants receive their meals. Walk-in meals are only available while supplies last.

SPECIAL OPTION: Women’s Luncheon:
Wed 7/23, 11:30 AM – Banquet Room. Our annual special luncheon just for women! The rate for this luncheon is $15. Women’s Luncheon must be registered for separately below. GF (some Gluten Free) options will be available. 

Menu: Coming Soon!

Meals Registration is OPEN! If you have any questions please email familycamp@summitgrovecamp.org

Purchase Meals for Family Camp

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