Camp Desi Roots Overnight Camp
August 2nd - 8th, 2026, ages 9 - 16, Poconos, PA
Join the Camp Desi Roots family, join a movement!
Camp Speakers and Partners
We build a robust, intentional curriculum for our campers that consists of identity immersion workshops, cultural and history workshops, a speaker series, and morning mindfulness and meditation circles. This past year, we hosted a speaker series for our kids called “Unconventional Desis,” where our campers heard firsthand stories from South Asian politicians, actors, artists, authors, and entrepreneurs about their dreams to redefine success for themselves. Campers also engaged in a series of cultural immersion workshops, including Bharatnatyam, Bollywood dance, Madhubani painting, and Indo-Guyanese kite-making, as well as poetry-based identity immersion workshops that focused on the theme of belonging.
Our campers engaged in oral family history projects this year, where they interviewed their families as a foundation for their “Story of Self” performances (to understand ourselves, we have to understand where we come from). The week culminated with an epic Family Night where kids bravely took the stage and shared their stories in front of their families. It was a beautiful evening of tears, laughter, community, and joy!
Family Night
Outdoor Adventure & Evening Activities
We believe in having fun! Pocono Plateau offers a beautiful campsite with swimming, hiking, rock climbing, ziplining, archery, fishing, and boating. This year, kids also engaged in fun activities such as campfire karaoke, a mela (with a pani puri eating competition!), hiking, game night, chaat making, barbecue lunch, and open mic night (Camp Desi Roots’ Got Talent!).
Conveniently located within 2 hours of Philly & NYC!
Pocono Plateau Camp & Retreat Center
304 Pocono Plateau Rd, Cresco, PA 18326