P.O. Box 240
4013 Blue Diamond Dr.
Petersburg, PA 16669
(814) 667-2355

Located in Central Pennsylvania

Near State College and Altoona, Camp Blue Diamond is a year round camp and retreat center affiliated with the Middle PADistrict of the Church of the Brethren. Located within Rothrock State Forest, CBD is 238 acres of hemlock, pine and oak forest, with a clean & clear stream fed lake running through thecenter of the property.

During June and July, Camp Blue Diamond operates an American Camp Association accredited residential summer camp program for kids age 7 - 18. To discover more about summer camp at CBD, and to register visit the Summer Camp Page.

In August, CBD hosts the Centre County Law Enforcement's Camp Cadet program, and for two months in the spring and the fall, it is home to Shaver's Creek Outdoor School, an environmental and experiential education program of Penn State University.

Modern Lodges, cabins, pavilions and a 50 site RV & tent campground are available to family, church, school and not-for-profit groups for rental throughout the year. CBD is a restful, Christian retreat center. Alcoholic beverages, smoking and motorized recreational vehicles (ATV's, Jet Skis) are not permitted. Pets are allowed only in the family campground.

The Mission of
Camp Blue Diamond
Is to develop and promote programs which provide Christian education, leadership development and stewardship of natural resources for the churches of the Middle District PA Church of the Brethren, and to develop and promote a rental facility providing environmental aesthetics and a warm Christian Spirit in which churches, schools, organizations, groups, families and individuals can retreat for spiritual, mental and physical refreshment and development.

This website was created and is maintained by Dean Wenger, Executive Co-Director of Camp Blue Diamond.
Copy and photos are the property of Camp Blue Diamond and can only be used with permission from Dean or Jerri Heiser Wenger. If you have comments about the website, please contact Dean at (814) 667-2355 or email.