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Poconos Fall Foliage Guide: Woodloch Resort Edition

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A Poconos Fall Foliage Guide: Woodloch Edition

We’re on the cusp of yet another vibrant autumn here at Woodloch, the top-rated family resort in North America. As summer subtly dissipates, the Pocono Mountains transform from various hues of green to a jaw-dropping blend of marigold, amber, kelly, and crimson. Autumn remains one of our most beloved seasons, primarily because of the resort’s diverse array of seasonal, all-inclusive activities, including pumpkin painting, scarecrow decorating, and haunted walks. However, sometimes the sheer beauty of the region is all the fuel you need to enjoy your long-awaited escape from New York City, Philadelphia, or Washington D.C. This handy Poconos fall foliage guide shines a light on various aspects of a Woodloch-flavored autumn getaway. Keep reading to learn more!

The Top 10 On-Site, Autumnal Activities

There are only right ways to explore the rolling hills that surround serene Lake Teedyuskung. As mentioned above, we host dozens of homegrown activities every day—autumn is no different. A “typical” day could include a Halloween parade, autumn-inspired crafting, wagon rides, and pumpkin-flavored everything. But, of course, there are over a dozen classic activities that go hand in hand with autumn’s arrival. After all, most pursuits only grow more desirable when combined with a kaleidoscope of colorful Poconos fall foliage. Click the links below to learn more about each on-site activity.

  1. Championship golf
  2. Family Scavenger Hunt
  3. Petting zoo
  4. Scenic Boat Tours
  5. Archery practice
  6. Artificial rock climbing
  7. Paddling on Lake Teedyuskung (including paddleboarding, kayaking, and rowing)
  8. Bass fishing
  9. Hiking trail (combine with photography, geocaching, or a mid-day picnic)
  10. Paintball adventures

Fall Drives, Pumpkin Patches, and Quintessential Attractions

Photo of the Classic Poconos Fall Foliage at Woodloch.

Before or after your extended weekend (or midweek) vacation at Woodloch, remember to enhance the drive with a handful of quintessential Poconos fall foliage adventures. Any type of autumnal “bucket list” should include time spent at Bushkill Falls, the Delaware Water Gap, or Boulder Field. A Lake Wallenpaupack boat ride would pair nicely with an hour or two at Roba Family Farms or Lakeland Orchard. Cap your trip with some apple picking, live music, pig races, and a stroll through a themed corn maze. The villages, country roads, and state parks that dot the region near Woodloch are home to some of the most vivid Poconos fall foliage, so don’t be afraid to embark on an adventurous detour.

Save up to 25 percent this autumn with a midweek stay at Woodloch. We also offer a variety of seasonal packages that the kids will certainly relish. Book now online to avoid hidden third-party fees. Let the fall planning begin!

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Poconos Summer Camp – Summer Camps near NYC | Woodloch

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Woodloch: The Ultimate Poconos “Summer Camp”

Finding the ultimate Poconos summer camp, complete with bonfires, nature hikes, seemingly countless hours in the lake, and budding friendships, has never been easier. Enter Woodloch, the top-rated family resort in North America. While Woodloch is widely beloved for its family-focused, homegrown programming, guests also enjoy our sprawling, 1,200-acre lakeside setting as a place to laugh, learn, grow, and bond.

A Unique Poconos Summer Camp: What’s the Occasion?

Woodloch isn’t a typical Poconos summer camp that pulls adolescents from their families for a couple of weeks. At its core, our four-season respite helps foster family bonding in a variety of ways, including team-building activities, family-style dining, and after-dark entertainment. That being said, Woodloch wears many hats. We also cater to groups of all shapes and sizes from Manhattan to Philadelphia and Allentown. So, what’s the occasion? We’ve hosted a wide-ranging variety of uniquely-designed Poconos summer camps, including Girl and Boy Scout trips, multi-family gatherings, church groups, team banquets, homeschool trips, STEM-centered outings, and some of the best birthday parties imaginable.

A Bevy of Classic Camp Activities

Photo a Kayakers on Lake Teedyuskung, Home to the Finest Poconos Summer Camp.

As one of the top-reviewed overnight summer camps in Pennsylvania, we’ve meticulously curated dozens of homegrown activities that are meant to look and feel like classic camp-like activities. After all, the landscape that hugs Lake Teedyuskung was once home to multiple Poconos summer camps, including a horseback outpost and a weight-loss retreat. Naturally, this private, 15-acre lake, as well as the surrounding forestry, procures thoughts of the good old days where kids would come of age amid Mother Nature’s embrace.

Thankfully, Woodloch is as customizable as any other Poconos summer camp. Not only can children water ski, swim, row, paddle, and sail atop this serene lake, but the shoreline is where much of the magic happens, including the crowd-pleasing Summer Olympic games, speedy go-cart races, and countless craft-related workshops. Much like most summer camps near NYC, the kids can also hike in the surrounding wilderness, play over a dozen unique sports as we;; as brain-teasing games, and learn new skills.

All-Inclusive Summer Resorts in Pennsylvania

Start planning a “unique-to-you” summer camp getaway at Woodloch, and give us a call at 800-453-8263 (option #2). Our team can answer any potential questions, help piece together a sample itinerary, and pair the group with accommodations that suit your size, style, and budget. As always, our all-inclusive Poconos vacation packages allow families, groups, teams, and Troops to potentially save hundreds by bundling. Browse through our packages at Woodloch.com.

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Poconos Paintball Adventures – Outdoor Paintball near Me | Woodloch

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Fast-Paced, Woodloch-Style Poconos Paintball Adventures

In 2012, Woodloch introduced a new, ultra-competitive Poconos paintball adventure to our already colossal list of homegrown activities. Because paintball requires more technology and upkeep in comparison to most on-site activities, contests are not included in our all-inclusive packages. The small fee, wine tasting, and fishing adventures, is well worth it regardless of your skill level. While utilizing elements of strategy, communication, and teamwork, kids and adults alike can enhance their hand-eye coordination in a super-fast, safe atmosphere.

Setting the Scene: A Classic Poconos Backdrop

Before we march into our three unique Poconos paintball contests, it’s important to properly set the scene. The warzone is situated along the rim of dense forestry on Woodloch’s upper athletic field. The field itself boasts stacks of aging tires, hefty rounded bales of hay, makeshift wooden barricades, and colorful oil drums. Brightly-colored officials scamper through the area to ensure fair play. All players wear matching camouflage. The only thing that separates the two teams is the colored band wrapped around each player’s left bicep. Let the “Great Battle of Hawley” commence! Can you feel the heat?!?

3 Unique Poconos Paintball Matches

To ensure that each contest is entirely distinct, Woodloch’s leadership team supervises three types of matches: “Speedball,” “Elimination,” and good, old-fashioned “Capture the Flag.” Elimination, also known as “Survivor,” is all about the last boy or girl standing. By now, you likely know the general spirit of Capture the Flag. As you might imagine, Capture the Flag is the lengthiest of the three match types. Speedball, meanwhile, kicks things up a notch by forcing paintballers to cross over into enemy territory. It’s a cross between the other match types. Our team does its best to match groups based on age or skill level. 

Pocono Mountain Resorts: Fast-Paced Family Fun!

Combine an hour of shriek-inducing Poconos paintball with a puzzling journey through an escape room, and several laps around our twisty go-cart track. Fast-paced family fun is around every corner here along the banks of serene Lake Teedyuskung! Hopefully, your search for “outdoor paintball near me” led you to our 1,200-acre family resort, America’s top-ranked getaway. Unlike most mountain resorts in Pennsylvania, Woodloch is centered on family bonding, classic camp thrills, and world-class hospitality. To learn more about our award-winning slice of the Pocono Mountains, please visit us online. We’re currently offering some of our most outrageous specials ever!

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Boy Scout Camps in PA – Girl Scout Trips | Woodloch

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All-Inclusive Girl and Boy Scout Camps in PA

The Girl and Boy Scouts of America’s popularity has seen many peaks and valleys over the past 110 years. As you can probably imagine, the next three to five years aim to be one of the most desirable stretches in scouting history. Millions of Americans, including those between the ages of five and 18, are rediscovering the allure of outdoor recreation. Many activities, such as hiking, canoeing, bicycling, and rock climbing, have witnessed a meteoric rise in popularity amongst adolescents and preteens. Thankfully for New York City residents, the most beloved all-inclusive Girl and Boy Scout camps in PA are only a two-hour drive from the George Washington Bridge.

We’d like to welcome another generation of Scouts to Woodloch, the top-rated family resort in the U.S. We offer a wide variety of all-inclusive perks, not to mention various merit badges, STEM activities, and community service opportunities!

The Best Girl and Boy Scout Camps in PA: Discover Woodloch

Photo of Two Scouts Birding at One of the Best Boy Scout Camps in PA.

Many New Yorkers search for “Girl (or Boy) Scout camps near me” without much direction. Luckily, some of those researchers stumble upon Woodloch Resort, home to the most extensive Girl and Boy Scout camps in PA. We’re a family-focused destination that provides homegrown programming and over 1,200 acres of sheer Pocono Mountain wilderness. Most Boy and Girl Scout destinations on the East Coast focus on one unique team-building activity: whitewater rafting, rock climbing, or canoeing. However, Woodloch’s team masterfully curates dozens of activities that promote community outreach, physical exercise, and skill-building in several different factions.

What’s Included?

All of our Girl and Boy Scout camps in PA’s Pocono Mountains include four key perks: 1) up to three daily meals, 2) comfortable, sizable accommodations, 3) countless social activities, and 4) rousing nightly entertainment. Of course, there’s a lot more that goes into these enthralling, educational Boy and Girl Scout trips, including history lessons, relaxation, and non-merit exploration. Customizable packages can vary in length, lodging type, seasonality, and, of course, preferred patch-earning activities.

Merit Badges and Potential Team-Building Activities

Below, you’ll find a shortlist of patch-earning activities, ranging from the Woodloch-famous Summer Olympics to various crafting workshops and sporting contests. Unlike most Girl or Boy Scout Camps in PA, we also provide ample opportunities to simply have fun and bond. Mid-day possibilities include the archery range, a climbing wall, mini-golf, batting cages, bumper cars, and so much more!

Woodloch’s 1,200-acre, Troop-friendly resort is a short drive from New York and Philadelphia. Depending on the season, rates start at just $180 per Scout, per night. Please call us today at 800-453-8263 (option #2) to get a quote.

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Summer Bucket List for Teens – Pocono Mountains | Woodloch Resort

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A Quintessential Summer Bucket List for Teens

Summer’s is HERE. This summer aims to be a memorable one for various reasons at Woodloch Resort. The Pocono Mountains, mainly Woodloch’s 1,500-acre lakeside haven, are an idyllic place to try new things, conquer fears, make new friends, and see another wilder side of Mom and Dad. A fun activity for many teens and adolescents is crafting a summertime bucket list, complete with a bevy of attainable yet undeniably outrageous activities. Thus, we decided to craft our own summer bucket list for teens. Each of these items can be achieved right here in Hawley, PA, under two hours from the heart of Manhattan.

 Summer Bucket List for Teens: 35 Items in 35 Days

This comprehensive summer bucket list for teens could stretch for days. But, for your own sake, we’ve whittled it down to 35 items. Feel free to print off this summer bucket list for teens to enhance the overall visitor experience. Otherwise, make a mental note of your favorite ideas!

  1. Hike into the wild
  2. Crash into your foes in a bumper boat
  3. Successfully climb a rock wall
  4. Toss a ringer while playing horseshoes
  5. Master KanJam
  6. Putt a hole-in-one at a mini-golf course
  7. Lap your family on the go-kart track
  8. Land a bullseye on the archery range
  9. Build a sandcastle with your younger siblings
  10. Kayak (or paddleboard) into the middle of the lake
  11. Capture the perfect Insta pic
  12. Win a game of bingo
  13. Dance to the pleasingly raucous beats of a silent DJ
  14. Win gold at the Summer Olympics
  15. Join a scavenger hunt
  16. Splash in the lake
  17. Stargaze at a bonfire
  18. Slurp the world’s tastiest ice cream cone
  19. Start a water gunfight
  20. Bake your heart out at cake wars
  21. Road trip with the fam
  22. Watch a popcorn flick while devouring a large bowl of unduly-buttered popcorn on a rainy day
  23. Catch a scale-tipping walleye
  24. Finish an enthralling young-adult novel in the sand
  25. Create a wavy summer playlist for those long car rides (with Tame Impala, Washed Out, Beach House, LCD Soundsystem, and Kurt Vile as your DJs)
  26. Try Geocaching
  27. Learn to love coffee
  28. Write a letter to a sweetheart (or Grandma and Grandpa)
  29. Sleep in…a lot
  30. Turn off your phone for an entire day
  31. Conquer a fear
  32. Picnic with the family
  33. Make a new “pen pal” at the resort
  34. Play beach volleyball
  35. Perform a random act of kindness

The Liveliest Mountain Resorts in Pennsylvania

Hopefully, these 35 summer bucket list ideas for teens stir up smile- or laugh-inducing visuals of prior rousing vacations to Woodloch. You won’t find a more suitable destination for your next family getaway, as Woodloch is all-inclusive, family-centered, top-reviewed, historical, and solely dedicated to providing the wildest, most unforgettable experiences yet. So, please feel free to browse through our all-inclusive Poconos vacation packages to start saving on your next escape from New York City. We’re currently offering some of the most outrageous savings to date! Again: The Woodloch experience is officially back! Together we can stop the spread. And together, we can ensure that this summer is celebrated for many years to come.

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Trips for Kids: 10 Reasons Why You Need Woodloch Resort Right Now

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Fun Trips for Kids: 10 Reasons You Need Woodloch Right Now

It’s been a long three months for much of the U.S. populace, as we collectively clashed with COVID-19. After countless hours of relaunch strategy, Woodloch Resort is officially ready to open its doors on June 19, 2020. Woodloch’s Wellness Standard, which is meticulously outlined on the website, makes it possible for families to enjoy all 1,500 acres of gorgeous Pocono Mountain wilderness. 

It’s official: The Woodloch experience is back! Everything that you and your family need to know about a potential summer stay can be found via this comprehensive special statement. We’ve examined every last detail of the business to ensure that we provide a safe, limited-contact environment, including everything from activities to rooms and dining. We’re a proud “AHLA Safe Stay,” and together, we can stop the spread. As one of the world’s most beloved trips for kids, we cannot wait to welcome all of your smiling faces this summer and well beyond!

10 Reasons Why You Need Woodloch Now, More Than Ever

While things are certainly going to look and feel a little differently in the coming weeks and months, the overall bonding experience remains the same. Our small village of employees has been providing memorable trips for kids for several decades. This classic Poconos resort is still all-inclusive in every sense of the word. Families can partake in dozens of scheduled (and socially distanced) activities, devour two meals per day, enjoy live nightly entertainment, slumber inside our spacious accommodations, and explore 1,500 acres of sheer natural beauty. So, without further ado, here are 10 reasons why your family needs Woodloch now, more than ever:

  1. There’s never been a better time to rediscover Mother Nature, including her curious critters, still waters, and towering pines.
  2. America needs family bonding that’s achieved outside of the living room. Hike together.  Smash into each other on bumper boats. Learn how to trap shoot together. Paddle together to Lake Teedyuskung’s hearth. Dine out together again. 
  3. The family deserves a break. We don’t have to tell you that.
  4. Be a part of something historic. This is a new, untold chapter in all of our lives. This first wave of guests will help shape the way we do business for many years to come.
  5. Everyone, the kids included, need exercise. Put the remote down. Get off the couch. Let’s exercise together in a variety of fun, simplistic ways, including hiking, kayaking, batting, and scavenger hunts.
  6. This is your chance to put down the smartphones, turn off the television, and silence email notifications. Unplug. Unwind. Relax. And Rejuvenate.
  7. That vacation time is starting to pile up. Please don’t lose it. Use it. Americans lost a collective 768 million days of vacation time in 2018. Ouch.
  8. Hopping into the car sure beats boarding a plane and jetting off to an overcrowded faraway locale. In the near future, most trips for kids will be good old-fashioned “road trips.” Gas is cheap. Use that family vehicle to your advantage.
  9. Social distancing comes naturally in the Pocono Mountains. Again, the resort owns 1,500 acres of landscape, including a sandy beach, several hiking trails, a golf course, and a pristine lake.
  10. Prime reservations have been easier to nab. Strike while the iron is hot!

Family-First All-Inclusive Resorts in Pennsylvania

As the number one family resort in the U.S., Woodloch provides a bonding experience unlike any other. As most parents will attest, planning summertime trips for kids is no easy task. It’s hard to get a small group of youngins to agree upon, well, anything. However, everyone can agree on Woodloch’s adventurous allure. We’ll state it again: Strike while the iron is hot. All-inclusive Poconos vacation packages have never been more readily available than right now. And you’ll discover a wide variety of potential 2020-only savings on our website. Please don’t hesitate to reach out at 800-966-3562 with any questions.

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