Family Camp - Shehaqua Family

Shehaqua Family Camp

A Grassroots Organization

Shehaqua Family Camp was started in 1995 by a small group of Unificationist families to provide a vision of a faith community for their children. What started as a weekend tent camping trip for about 40 people has slowly grown into a fine-tuned and time-tested program for hundreds of people. Three weeks of programs take place every year in late July/early August in rustic cabins at Camp Shehaqua in Hickory Run State Park in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. We now already have the third generation of campers attending, and some who have been attending since they were young kids are now part of the camp staff. To learn more about the history of the Shehaqua Family Camp, please read our Shehaqua at 20 article.

Shehaqua Family Camp offers families a spiritually enriching experience through presentations; nature; sports; crafts; music; and social activities. The content presented during lectures is based on moral education and includes age-appropriate Bible stories for younger kids, and basic Divine Principle—the teachings of the Rev. Sun Myung Moon—for older children and youth.

For the Whole Family

What sets Shehaqua Family Camp apart from most other camps is a program designed for the whole family, not just children or youth of a certain age. While presentations, discussions, and some of the activities are separated by age groups, there are many activities that the family can enjoy together, which will help strengthen their family ties. Based on their shared experience, families usually leave camp with a renewed appreciation for each other.

Families also have a chance to bond among each other, creating a community that feels like an extended family—with many aunts and uncles, brothers and sisters, and nieces and nephews. This is why most families keep coming back every year. Lifelong friendships have started at Shehaqua Family Camp, and several campers even have met their future spouse there.

All the adults share the workload of running the camp, giving everybody a more personal stake in a successful outcome.

Bring Your Friends and Relatives

Family Camp is a natural place to introduce your friends and relatives to the Unification movement. Adult guests can participate in discussions, and their children can attend the relevant workshops. Shehaqua Family Camp welcomes people of all faiths.

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Registration is Open for Summer Camp 2025

Early Bird Registration Available Until June 6

Week 1 July 27 - August 1

Camp Director: Dan Hess

Week 2 August 4 - 9

Camp Director: Josh Angelucci

Weekend August 1 - 4: Shehaqua Music & Arts Workshop – A HyoJeong Cultural Experience

Weekend Camp Director: Matogba Nelson

Step into a weekend of heart-centered creativity at the Shehaqua Music & Arts Workshop, a gathering rooted in the spirit of HyoJeong Culture—a culture of sincere heart and filial love expressed through the arts. Surrounded by the beauty of nature, this retreat invites participants of all ages to explore music, visual arts, performance, and mindful movement as a way to awaken the soul, connect in harmony, and offer joy to others.

Through collaborative creation, uplifting performances, and deep community bonding, we cultivate a culture where creativity is an expression of love, unity, and purpose. Whether you're a seasoned artist or discovering your gifts for the first time, you'll leave inspired to live and create with a heart of HyoJeong. Register here.

Please note: The Special 30th Shehaqua Family Reunion/Anniversary Weekend Celebration will happen alongside the Music & Arts Workshop from August 1 to 4. Folks who want to participate in the Shehaqua Family Reunion must register with the Music & Arts Workshop. Please use the same weekend registration website.

For those folks who want to stay off-site, please check this selection of accommodations nearby:

The Village at Pocono A Pocono Raceway Resort, 1308 Foyt Road, Blakeslee, PA
Holiday Inn and Suites, White Haven, PA
Best Western Inn at Blakeslee, Blakeslee, PA
Camptel Poconos A Glamping Campground With Tiny Houses and Container Homes, Albrightsville, PA

There are also many rental properties in the area that could even be shared by couples planning to attend the weekend. The closest would be found in Albrightsville.

Of course, as long as cabins are available, folks can go for the full nostalgia and stay at Shehaqua. It would be the most cost-effective choice to stay on site.