Family Camp Information

Family Camp 2026: Friday, July 17 – Sunday, July 26

We invite your whole family to 10 days of worship, recreation, rest, time with friends, and Mahaffey Camp Milkshakes! Family Camp is a community event, and there is no registration fee. Come as you are! Family Camp features worship services for youth and adults in the Main Tabernacle. We provide services and activities throughout the day for children of all ages. Family Camp is a cherished tradition that began in 1894. Join us to draw closer to the Lord and build memories that will last for generations.

Mahaffey Camp is set in the foothills of Pennsylvania on a 45-acre campus. During Family Camp, we provide meals at our Dining Hall and Camp Store. Recreational areas include a playground, various sports fields, a Creation Center, and a children’s obstacle course. Lodging includes over two hundred privately owned cottages, dorms, longhouses, RVs, and tent sites. Contact the camp office at (814) 277-5544 to reserve a spot!

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2026 Family Camp Events!

Fri, July 17 Opening Service • 7 pm • Main Tabernacle

Sat, July 18 A.B. Simpson Memorial Golf Tournament • 9 am Chetremon Golf Course

Sat, July 18 Art Workshops • 1 pm & 3 pm • Children’s Ministry Building*

Sun, July 19 Annual March Offering • Morning Service • Main Tabernacle

Sun, July 19 Combined Service Youth Tabernacle Dedication • 7 pm • Youth Tabernacle

Mon, July 20 Q&A Reception with Pastors and Dr. Jonathan Schaeffer • 1:30 pm • Dining Hall

Mon, July 20 Teen Craft • 3 pm • 1st Floor of the Children’s Ministry Building

Tue, July 21 Cottage Tours • 1 – 3 pm*

Tue-Fri, July 21-24 Cool Breeze Seminars • Pastor Jenks • 2:30 pm • Dining Hall

Tue, July 21 District Pastors’ Wives Connection • 2:30 – 4 pm • Director’s House

Tue, July 21 Family Game Night • 8:30 pm • Dining Hall

Wed, July 22 Understanding the Global Refugee Crisis • Rev. Dr. Rich Noble • 1 pm • Dining Hall

Wed, July 22 Penny Parade • 6:30 pm • Starts at the Children’s Ministry Building

Thur, July 23 The Grove Missionary Market • 9 am • The Grove

Thur, July 23 Missions Day sponsored by Alliance Women • Main Tabernacle • 1 pm

Fri, July 24 Orchard Alliance Information Session • 1 pm • Dining Hall

Fri, July 24 Informational Meeting • 3:45 pm • Main Tabernacle

Fri, July 24 Teen Talent Show • 9:15 pm

Sat, July 25 New Song Concert • Main Tabernacle • 1 pm

Sat, July 25 Baptismal Service • weather permitting • 3 pm

Sun, July 26 Closing Service • 10 am • Main Tabernacle

*Pre-register for events by clicking HERE and purchase tickets at the NEW LOCATION of the Welcome Center

Services at Family Camp

Adult Services

Main Tabernacle

8:00 am Prayer Meeting & Healing Service

Rev. Tom Brink • Sat, July 18 – Sat, July 25

10:00 am Morning Service Speakers

Dr. Jonathan Schaeffer • Sat, July 18 – Mon, July 20

Rev. David Lane • Tue, July 21 – Sat, July 25

Rev. David Nagel • Sun, July 26

7:00 pm Evening Service Speakers

Dr. Jonathan Schaeffer • Fri, July 17 – Mon, July 20

Rev. Shawn Brennan • Tue, July 21 – Sat, July 25

Sun, July 19 Combined Service Youth Tabernacle Dedication • 7 pm • Youth Tabernacle

Missions Speakers: Rev. Dr.Rich Noble, Andrew & Esther Schaeffer, Danielle Engstrom

Western PA District Leadership Team: Rev. David Nagel · District Superintendent, Rev. Tim Keller · Northern Regional Team Leader, Rev. David Lauffer · Southwest Regional Team Leader, Rev. John Jordan · Director of Leadership Development, Scott Ream · Southeast Regional Team Leader

Youth Ministries

Main Tabernacle + Youth Tabernacle

Main Tab: Friday evening, July 17 – Sun morning, July 19 + Sun morning, July 26

Youth Tab: Sunday evening, July 19 – Saturday evening, July 25

10:00 am Morning Service Speaker

Rev. Bob Flaherty • Mon, July 20 – Sat, July 25

7:00 pm Evening Service Speaker

Pastor Wesley Foor • Mon, July 20 – Sat, July 25

Children’s Ministries

Children’s Ministry Building + Dining Hall

All children’s ministry programming is FREE at Family Camp.

Children’s services begin Friday evening, July 17, and run through Friday evening on July 24.

Location: Dining Hall

Infant – Age 2 | 9:30 am – 11:30 am | (No evening)

Location: Children’s Ministry Building

Ages 2 – 4 | 9:30 am – 11:30 am | (No evening)

Ages 5 – 7 | 9:30 am – 11:30 am | 7 pm – 8:30 pm

Ages 8 – 12 | 9:30 am – 11:30 am | 7 pm – 8:30 pm

Check-in begins at 9:15 am & 6:45 pm. Children are dismissed at 11:30 am and 8:30 pm.

PRE-REGISTRATION: Save time at check-in by clicking HERE to pre-register your children!

Online Registration will close on Tuesday, July 14. After this date, children can be registered by their parent/guardian at the first service they attend during camp.

All kids ages 0-12 must be registered in order to participate in the activities and services offered. Kids ages 2-7 receive an identification wristband to wear during their stay at camp. After you pre-register, you’ll be able to pick up your child’s wristband when you check them in at the first service they attend during camp.

Reservations

BOOK YOUR STAY!

For RV and Tent Site reservations, contact the Mahaffey Camp Office: 814.277-5544 or [email protected]

Currently, there is a waiting list for Dorm 5 and Longhouse rooms. Facility rates for 2026 can be found here.

A nonrefundable deposit is required for all reservations. Microwaves, hot plates, and refrigerators are not permitted in the Dorms.

Golf Cart Permits are required for use within the campgrounds.

COMMUNITY GUIDELINES

No pets or bicycles are permitted during Family Camp.
Please dress modestly.
No smoking, alcohol, drugs, tobacco/e-cigarettes, firearms, or weapons of any kind are permitted on the campgrounds.
All teens under 18 are required to have a legal guardian’s supervision or an adult sponsor on site and a Sponsorship Form on file.
Additional camp regulations are available at the Camp Office Welcome Center.

Meals at Family Camp

Dining Hall

Meals are served daily in the Dining Hall for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Discount tickets are available at the Welcome Center.

Meal Schedule

Breakfast · 8 am – 8:30 am

Lunch · 12 pm – 12:45 pm

Dinner · 5 pm – 5:45 pm

Camp Store

The Camp Store is open at lunch, dinner, and after evening service. The Camp Store sells a variety of concession foods, ice cream, candy, and Mahaffey Camp milkshakes!

Meal Schedule

Lunch · 11:30 am – 1 pm

Dinner · 4:30 pm – 6 pm

Ice Cream & Candy · 8:30 pm

Milkshakes

8:30 pm (excluding Sundays)

Meal Tickets are available for purchase at the Welcome Center. 27 Meal Tickets – $250 Includes 10 dinners, 8 lunches, & 9 breakfasts. Meal tickets may be used at the Dining Hall & Camp Store

Individual meals be purchased at the Dining Hall and Camp Store. Half price for children under age 9

Breakfast · $6.50

Lunch · $9.00

Dinner · $13.00

Special Features at Family Camp

Christian Bookstore

The Christian Book & Gift Shop of Brookville, PA, will be on site with Christian books, Bibles, cards, and a variety of other gifts for sale. Be sure to stop by to see all they have to offer! Closed on Sundays.

Mahaffey Camp Gift Shop

A variety of Mahaffey Camp Merchandise and other camp memorabilia will be available for purchase. Handmade items and quilts will also be available for sale. Proceeds from the Mahaffey Camp Gift Shop benefit year-round ministry at Mahaffey Camp!

Opens at 4 pm on Friday, July 17th.