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Woodloch Add-Ons: Paintball in the Poconos

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Woodloch Add-Ons: Paintball in the Poconos

Experience exhilarating fun for the whole family this summer at Woodloch! Take advantage of over 30 daily activities and unlock even more adventures with our additional offerings. Add paintballing to your Woodloch itinerary and challenge your family to skirmishes along the scenic backdrop of the Pocono mountains. What are you waiting for? It’s time for paintball in the Poconos!

Paintball in the Poconos at Woodloch

Sign up for Woodloch’s paintball skirmishes! The sprawling woodland terrain becomes your battleground, with strategically placed obstacles and forts creating an immersive and challenging environment. The cost is $40 for one hour, and you are guaranteed at least three skirmishes. Here are a few rules and regulations for your paintball skirmish:

Please wear closed-toe shoes
You must be over the age of 11 to participate (participants under the age of 18 must have a guardian present to sign the waiver)
Only Woodloch equipment is allowed
You must arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time
Two hundred fifty paintballs, camo suit, paintball mask, and paintball gun included.

Paintball Games

Experience the adrenaline-pumping action of our paintball games with options like:

Speed Ball: Teams start on opposite ends of the field and try to get to the home base without getting shot. The team with the most players on the other team’s base wins!
Capture the Flag: This is a classic game where you capture the other team’s flags and try to return them to your home base without getting shot.
Survivor: Go head-to-head with the competing team until one squad is eliminated.

Book Your Poconos Family Getaway Today!

Paintballing in the Poconos is a great way to kick off your family getaway at Woodloch! But, if you don’t want to pay for additional offerings, don’t worry; we offer 30 daily activities and amenities across the campus with your all-inclusive package. Learn more about what’s included in your getaway and browse our summer availability before booking!

Tips to Plan the Best Summer Weekend Getaway

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Tips to Plan the Best Summer Weekend Getaway

Are you looking for the ultimate summer weekend getaway in the Poconos? Then take your family to Woodloch and experience a getaway where everything is taken care of with our all-inclusive packages. We are here to give you a few tips to help you plan the best weekend getaway at Woodloch for your family!

Book Your Summer Weekend Getaway Now!

The first tip for planning your summer weekend getaway is to book your trip well in advance. This allows you to pick between weekends and events that work best for your family. Check our summer availability for 2023 and book your getaway today!

Research Poconos Travel Options

There are several ways to get to Woodloch, including airports, train stations, bus stops, and driving on your own. Please reach out to our reservationist to help arrange pick ups and drop offs from mass transit services such as:

The closest airport is Scranton/Wilkes-Barre International Airport, approximately one hour from the resort.
The closest train station is in Port Jervis, NY, and is easily accessible from New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
The closest bus stop is in Hawley, less than 15 minutes from Woodloch! The bus departs from New York City daily.

Don’t Overpack

You are planning a weekend getaway; you don’t need to bring your whole closet! Some necessities include swimsuits, sneakers, clothes you can layer, and sunscreen. Pack smart and utilize our Woodloch Packing List to determine what else to bring.

Make sure to leave room in your bag to bring back some souvenirs from The Shoppes at Woodloch. Discover a wide variety of merchandise, including clothing, home decor, mugs, doggie treats, golf merch, and more!

Consider the Best Accommodations for Your Group

We offer two accommodation options at the resort. Keep in mind that our all-inclusive rate is based on hotel accommodation style. Choose from Woodloch’s Signature Accommodations or enjoy more rate flexibility with a vacation rental at Woodloch Springs. Book the best summer weekend getaway at Woodloch today!

Try Our New Escape Room: To Woodloch and Beyond

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Try Our New Escape Room: To Woodloch and Beyond

One of the best things about a Woodloch vacation is that you can visit us repeatedly and never do the same thing twice! We have recently opened our newest escape room, and we are thrilled for families to try our latest challenge. See if you have what it takes to solve our unique escape rooms before the time runs out!

To Woodloch and Beyond

To Woodloch and Beyond takes our guests to a land of monsters, toys, and imagination in our newest escape room! In this room, toys have gone missing from Mandy’s bedroom, and your family will have one hour to get the toys back to their rightful spot. You will have two free hints to help you along the way before the evil neighbor, Eric Benny, gets his hands on the toys and blasts them into infinity and beyond!

Deja Vu Escape Room

We also have a Deja Vu Escape Room, which takes our guests on a roller coaster through the decades. Your family will have 60 minutes to find time capsules from each decade to put the timeline back in order!

How to Book Your Escape Room

Keep in mind that our escape rooms are add-on activities and cost $100 per group. The maximum number of participants per group is 12, and rooms are recommended for ages 11 and up. Download the Woodloch App and sign up for your escape room time by clicking schedule activities. Our app makes it easy to plan your activities throughout your stay!

The Woodloch Experience

Your all-inclusive getaway includes everything you need at one convenient price, such as:

Accommodations: Choose from over 160 guest rooms that accommodate up to six people.
Dining & Meal Plans: Don’t worry about cooking on vacation with our meal plan, offering delicious options for every taste palate at all three meals.
Activities & Amenities: 30 activities are offered daily, including nightly entertainment and amenities across the campus to enjoy year-round.

Plan your family getaway in the Poconos and try our Woodloch escape rooms today!

Poconos Family Spring Break Destinations

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Poconos Family Spring Break Destinations

Photo of hands with text overlay "spring break": family spring break destinations

Spring break is right around the corner, and if you are still looking for a place to bring your family, Woodloch has the perfect place for you! Voted a three-time winner as the number one family resort in the country by USA Today, we offer the ultimate family spring break destination in the Poconos. Spring is a beautiful time to plan your visit as the snow melts and our resort blossoms with new activities!

Spring Activities at Woodloch

We encourage you to check out the Tentative Activity Schedule for April to find out what will be happening during your spring break getaway. Please keep in mind that this is a sample of activities available, and offerings are weather dependent.

Many fantastic activities are available year-round, such as the Olympics, scavenger hunts, assorted trivia, game shows, baking wars, theme shows, and our petting zoo. However, spring is when the lake opens up and comes alive with activities. Boat rides on Lake Teedyuskung reopen, and our nature trails are perfect for hiking!

Indoor Activities

April weather in the Poconos can be unpredictable. On those days when it’s too rainy or cold to get outside, head inside for weather-proof fun:

Indoor Forest Playground
Indoor Splash Zone
Nightly Entertainment
Horse Racing
Arts & Crafts Room
Boomer’s Kids Club Room
Bumper Cars
Sports Complex

If you are looking for additional adventures and passions, we offer add-on packages to enhance your getaway year-round. Browse activities like escape rooms, cooking demonstrations, and art classes!

Plan Your Family Spring Break at Woodloch Today!

Discover the perfect family spring break destination with Woodloch! Planning spring break is a breeze with our all-inclusive package that includes accommodations, activities, resort amenities, nightly entertainment, and dining options. Whether you are looking to stay in a standard resort-style unit or want more space to spread out in a Poconos vacation rental, we have lodging for every type of family!

A Day in the Life at Woodloch: Summer Edition

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A Day in the Life at Woodloch: Summer Edition

Photo of family enjoying summer at Woodloch

Woodloch offers a family vacation experience like nowhere else. Every day brings new and exciting activities that keep the fun rolling all summer long. Whether you’ve been to Woodloch dozens of times or are a first-time guest, you can always find new activities that make every vacation unique and unforgettable. Every day at our family resort offers over 30 scheduled activities and events. In addition to daily activities, we have resort amenities such as outdoor pools, climbing walls, and go-carts open all summer long. Read on to discover a day in the life at Woodloch from morning to evening.

Morning

Every morning at Woodloch starts with a delicious breakfast in our dining room. Afterward, you will have a wealth of activities to kick off your vacation such as:

Woodloch Survivor Lake Games
Bocce Board Contest
Kids Club Scavenger Hunt
Scenic Boat Tours
Archery Tag Tournament
Target Soccer Tournament

Afternoon

After competing in one of our morning tournaments and refueling for lunch, you will have more fun waiting for you and your family in the afternoon. Please keep in mind that you need to sign up for certain activities using the Woodloch app.

Family Bowling Contest
Figure it Out, TV Game, and Name That Tune Contests
Volleyball and Beanbag Tournament
Kids Jewelry Making
Waterskiing
Woodloch Award Show

Evening Entertainment

When the sun goes down, you can join our complimentary entertainment in the nightclub. We premier a new Broadway-style theme show annually, and this year we are hosting “Islands of the World.” This musical production is for all ages and features all types of music, dancers, and even pyrotechnics.

Amenities Available Daily

Besides our scheduled activities, you can also find plenty of resort amenities that keep the action going from dawn to dusk. No matter when you visit Woodloch during the summer, you can always expect these fun activities:

Go-Carts for adults and kids
Archery range
Climbing wall
Bumper car complex
Indoor forest playground
Indoor & outdoor pools
Disc golf course

A Summer Getaway at Woodloch

Remember that this is a sample itinerary of activities available at Woodloch during the summer. For the complete list of things to do and daily information, refer to the activity sheet. Check out our summer availability, and if you can’t find a weekend that works for you, visit us next summer at Woodloch!

What to Do During a Rainy Day at Woodloch

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What to Do During a Rainy Day at Woodloch

Photo of indoor forest playground at Woodloch

Summer in the Poconos usually is beautiful, with warm weather perfect for relaxing by the lake. But there are always those days when the rain decides to come regardless of your vacation plans. No need to worry! Woodloch has endless ways to keep the fun going even when the weather doesn’t cooperate. From our indoor splash zone to the kids club room, here are some of our favorite ways to escape the rain at Woodloch:

Free Amenities

Although many of our resort amenities are outside, we have several ways to bring the fun indoors.

Kids ten and under can find endless entertaining games, activities and crafts at the Boomer’s Kids Club Room. Learn more about Children’s Programming at Woodloch and all of the activities available for our youngest guests.
Our indoor Forest Playground guarantees weatherproof fun for the little ones. The playground features zip lines, slides, hidden passageways, and more!
When you can’t cool off outside, visit our Indoor Splash Zone & Pools
The fun doesn’t stop when the sun sets; our nightly entertainment is available, rain or shine! You can expect activities like theme shows, comedians, live music, and magicians.

Extra-Cost Activities

A rainy day is an excellent time to try out some of our extra adventures and passions. These are activities that cost an additional fee during your Woodloch stay:

Just down the road from Woodloch, you will find our destination spa, The Lodge at Woodloch. Relax with spa treatments like facials, massages, bodywork, and treatments for two.
You can still improve your game at our Indoor Golf Performance Studio when you can’t tee off at our golf course.
See if your family has what it takes to solve the escape rooms at Woodloch. Navigate the magical land of Oz at our If You Only Had a Brain Escape Room. Or travel through the decades of Woodloch and help put our timeline back together at the Deja Vu Escape Room.
Play a games together in our Hershey Game Room.

Rain or Shine: The Fun Goes on at Woodloch!

Summer at Woodloch is almost full this year, but we still have some reservations open around cancellations and Labor Day weekend. If the weekend you are looking for is unavailable, please feel free to sign up for our waitlist or call us at 1-800-966-3562.