The biggest adventure of the year: whitewater rafting on the Lehigh River paired with a full weekend of camping at Hickory Run State Park.
Event Details
- Rafting: Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 11:20 AM
- Camping: Friday, September 11 - Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Camp Location: Hickory Run State Park - Organized Group Tent (OGT) sites H, I and J
- Rafting Location: Pocono Whitewater, 1519 State Route 903, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
- Rafting Cost: $70.00 per person
- Camping Cost: $20.00 per dad
- Eligibility: Blossoms and Blazers - child must be entering 4th grade for the 2026-2027 school year or older
You Don’t Have to Camp
Camping is optional! If you’d rather just raft, you can drive up for the day and meet everyone at Pocono Whitewater.
Bring a Friend
This is one of our best recruiting events for the program — it’s never a bad idea to invite a new family along.
What to Bring
- BYOW — Bring Your Own Wood for the campfire
- Tent and sleeping gear (if camping)
- Water shoes or sneakers that can get wet
- Change of clothes and a towel for after the river
- Sunscreen and water