Camp Centennial Milestones

Camp Oneka

Tafton, Pennsylvania
Established: 1908
Camp Details

Camp Oneka was founded as an all girls camp in 1908 by Ernest and Persis Sipple. Ernest Sipple was a founding member and first president of the eastern PA ACA. Located on the shore of Fairview Lake in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania.

The camp was purchased in 1941 by Henrietta and Emily Deubler and the traditions and present camp organization are largely atrributable to their efforts and foresight. Louis and Susan Paulin owned and directed the camp from 1970- 1986. Barbara and Dale Dohner began directing camp in 1987 and are the current owner and directors.