FAQs

  • The eligible ages vary based on camp:

    • Philly Day Camp Session 1 (Camp Shelly Ridge): 8 - 12 year olds (you must be entering 4th grade next year to do the low ropes course)

    • Philly Day Camp Session 2 (Outward Bound): 13 - 17 year old girls

    • Summer Overnight Camp (Pocono Plateau): 9 - 16 year olds

  • We very intentionally chose to create a space for youth who trace their roots to the South Asian subcontinent - Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, India, Maldives, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka - regardless of their faith background, including children whose families identify as Indo-Caribbean or Indo-African. Our goal is to create an inclusive space that transcends the boundaries between the often divided countries and faiths in South Asia.

  • Yes, we will have a medical doctor on site for our overnight camps.

  • The counselor to camper ratio for Camp Desi Roots overnight camps is 5:1.

  • For our overnight camp, we accept electronic payments through our registration portal.

    There are options through the registration portal to pay a deposit, pay in full, or pay in installments.

    All forms, fees and related documents are due no later than July 15th, 2025 for our overnight camp.

  • We are committed to providing this camp experience to all South Asian families, regardless of financial means. If your financial situation does not allow you to send your child to camp, please reach out to Prerna directly to discuss scholarship options - prerna@campdesiroots.com.

    If you register additional siblings, you will receive a 10% discount. The early bird discount is $300 off (or $1150 total) if you register by April 15th.

  • A lot of families have expressed that they don’t think their children are ready for overnight camp. As desi parents ourselves, we understand this sentiment. If you would like to join your child for the first 1 - 2 days of camp to ease the transition, let us know - we will work with you to find a way.

    The last day of camp is also a family dinner, where campers will have the opportunity to showcase what they learned to their families over dinner!

  • You will receive a camper packing list for the overnight camps upon registration. Our overnight camp site does not provide sheets / blankets / towels / soap / toiletries, so campers will be expected to bring their own.

  • We believe in maintaining a technology free environment for our campers so they can fully immerse themselves in nature, and get the most out of their experience. Campers will not have access to cellphones. If you must get in touch with your child due to an urgent concern, please contact us directly - we will provide you with contact information prior to camp.

  • The start / end times vary depending on the type of camp:

    • Day camps are from 9am - 4pm;

    • Overnight camp drop off times are between 3 and 5pm on 8/3, and pick up times are by 12pm on Sunday, 8/10.