Camp Rentz - Scott Twnp PA

The New Castle YMCA opened Camp Fred L. Rentz along the Slippery Rock Creek near Elliot Mills in July 1930. It was named for Fred L. Rentz (1869-1946), the longtime owner and operator of the New Castle News, whose generous contributions supported the project. The camp opened on Tuesday, July 1, 1930, and was officially dedicated a week later on Thursday, July 10. Young boys of the YMCA attended week-long camps here while enjoying swimming, horseback riding, canoeing, archery, baseball, and other activities. (1948) Full Size

Camp Rentz was primarily a “boys only” facility, while the YMCA’s Camp Eastbrook in Hickory Township was utilized as a “girls only” camp. Camp Rentz was operated by the YMCA into the early 1980’s and then closed. The property was sold off. (1948) Full Size

A check-in board allows the camp directors to know who is currently swimming in the creek. A lifeguard stand overlooks the swimming area. Johnson Bronze employee Paul Cuba is looking towards camera. (1948) Full Size

A baseball game in progress at Camp Rentz. (1948) Full Size

Ping pong is a major activity at the camp. (1948) Full Size