Family Camp 2026 Dates & Rates
Trade the daily grind for a weekend of pure camp magic—together as a family. Imagine hiking scenic trails, singing your heart out around the campfire, roasting marshmallows under a sky full of stars, and sharing meals filled with laughter and joy. It’s your chance to unplug, reconnect, and make memories that rival your kids’ best summer stories.
This isn’t just camp for kids—it’s camp for everyone. Whether you’re looking to relive your own childhood camp days or experience the fun for the first time, Family Camp is the perfect escape for adventure, bonding, and a whole lot of smiles.
Ready to reconnect, recharge, and relive the adventure? Welcome to Family Camp!
Friendly Pines Camp hosts a Family Camp Weekend. We now offer THREE sessions of Family Camp!
SPRING FAMILY CAMP:
Friday, April 3 – Sunday, April 5, 2026
$299 per adult (ages 18+)
$199 per child (ages 5–17)
Free for toddlers (ages 0–4)
$99 per cabin rental
(bunk up with friends to save!)
Horseback riding is NOT offered during Spring Family Camp.
SUMMER FAMILY CAMP SESSION A:
Tuesday, July 28 –
Thursday, July 30, 2026
$299 per adult (ages 18+)
$199 per child (ages 5-17)
Free for toddlers (ages 0-4)
$99 per cabin rental
(bunk up with friends to save!)
SUMMER FAMILY CAMP SESSION B:
Friday, July 31 –
Sunday, August 2, 2026
$379 per adult (ages 18+)
$269 per child (ages 5-17)
Free for toddlers (ages 0-4)
$149 per cabin rental
(bunk up with friends to save!)
Deposits & cancellation policy
DEPOSIT: Adult tuition in full at the time of enrollment
FINAL PAYMENT:
- Spring Family Camp: February 18, 2026
- Summer Family Camp: June 15, 2026
CANCELLATION DEADLINE: Tuition is NON-REFUNDABLE after certain deadlines. If you cancel before the cancellation deadline, you will receive a full refund, less the $100 PER HOUSEHOLD cancellation fee.
- Spring Family Camp: February 18, 2026
- Summer Family Camp: June 15, 2026
session schedule
The daily schedule for 2026 will follow a similar format as in previous years.
Arrival time: After 1 PM on
- Fri, 4/3 (Spring Family Camp)
- Tues, 7/28 (Summer Family Camp A)
- Fri, 7/31 (Summer Family Camp B)
Departure Time: By 1 PM on
- Sun, 4/5 (Spring Family Camp)
- Thurs, 7/30 (Ssmmer Family Camp A)
- Sun, 8/2 (Summer Family Camp B)
For each session, there will be 10 scheduled activity periods:
- 2 activities periods on the arrival day
- 5 activities periods on the second day
- 3 activities periods on the final day
activities
A couple days prior to arrival, Family Camp attendees will be sent an email with instructions on how to sign up for activities. Some activities have age restrictions, but most can be done by anyone ages 5 and up. Toddlers 4 & under will be able to do some activities but should be supervised at all times by a responsible adult in your group. Below is a list of the various activities we may have going on during our Family Camp sessions.
- Adventure: hiking, outdoor skills, camp cooking, yoga, etc.
- Arts and Crafts
- Canoeing: Weather dependent for Spring Family Camp
- High Ropes
- Horseback Riding: NOT offered during Spring Family Camp.
- Target Sports
- Fishing: Self-guided, must bring gear
- Campfires: Music, skits, s’mores.
- Evening Activities: Round Dance, scavenger hunts, movies, etc.
STAY FOR TWO OR MORE SESSIONS
Families are welcome to combine sessions and stay for 5 nights, 6 days!
Those that sign up for both Summer Family Camp A and B will be eligible for a multi-session discount:
- Pay the weekend at the weekday rate — save $80 per adult, $70 per child, and $50 on the cabin rental fee.
Important Notes for Between Sessions:
- Meals will not be provided by FPC between sessions.
- No programmed or led activities will take place between sessions. Please plan accordingly.
What Your Tuition Includes
6 meals (arrival day dinner through departure day lunch); snacks; housing, all the activities, and a special Family Camp Weekend t-shirt for each enrollee. (PLEASE NOTE, t-shirts for tie-dye activity are available for purchase at camp; alternatively, you are welcome to bring your own to tie-dye for no extra charge!)
Space is limited to about 30 families. Family Camp Weekend is a relaxing 2-night, 3-day stay and a wonderful opportunity for families to bond while creating unforgettable memories together.
What constitutes a “family” is of no real concern to us. It may be Mom, Dad, and all of the kids, but it may also be just a couple; Grandparents; One parent, one child; three friends from college. No limits on definition. All are welcome, so long as there is at least one legal adult (18+) in each party (i.e., no unaccompanied minors!). As for pets, they must be kept on a leash at all times, and all pet waste must be promptly picked up. Please note that there is a non-refundable $50 pet fee for each pet.
Discounts are available!:
Alumni Discount: $100 per family
Available to alumni staff or campers who are at least 18 years old and previously attended Summer Camp (Family Camp, school programs, and group rentals do not qualify).Current Camper Discount: $100
Available to campers enrolled in Summer Camp 2025.- Multi-session discount (Summer Family Camp A + B):
Enroll in both Summer Family Camp A and B and pay the weekend at the weekday rate — save $80 per adult, $70 per child, and $50 on the cabin rental fee.
All discounts are applied manually by our registrar.
(one discount per family)
Housing & packing list
We are able to take about 30 families. Each family is assigned its own cabin – the very same cabins that campers use during the summer. Each cabin can house as many as 10, but most of the cabins during Family Camp sessions will be occupied by families of four or five, so there is plenty of room. While you won’t be in the same cabin as another family, several of our cabins share a “breezeway” and are close neighbors to other cabins, so you’ll be able to make friends with other families very easily without having to actually live with each other!
We will provide a packing list along with a ‘Get Ready Guide’ approximately a week before your arrival day. These materials will be emailed to all registered families.
Families should plan to bring their own bedding & linens for their stay; we have twin-size bunks in 99% of our cabins. Sleeping bags work great, but sheets and comforters are also fine too! We will provide hand soap and toilet paper, but all other toiletries & supplies (like shampoo, hand towels, bath towels, etc.) will need to be packed and brought with you. We don’t recommend bringing your own snacks, but if you must, we strongly suggest you keep them locked up in your car, as critters can find their way into the cabins if they smell food!