Recreation

At Woodhaven, recreation is not an extra. It is an important part of adolescent recovery.

Many residents arrive at Woodhaven having forgotten what it feels like to have fun, try something new, laugh with peers, or enjoy a day without substances. Recreation helps them rediscover those experiences in a healthy and meaningful way.

Set on a 37-acre property in the mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Woodhaven Recovery gives adolescent boys in recovery access to sober recreational activities both on campus and throughout the surrounding community. Through sports, outdoor adventure, fitness, seasonal traditions, sober events, and everyday fun, residents build friendships, practice healthy connection, and begin to experience recovery as a life that is active, connected, and full of possibility.

  • Teen boys participate in a team challenge at Woodhaven Recovery, building teamwork, connection, laughter, and sober fun.

    On-Site Activities

    Residents enjoy time together on campus through pool, ping pong, basketball, games, fire pit nights, and organized activities throughout the week. These everyday moments build friendship, connection, and a sense of belonging that becomes part of what recovery feels like.

  • Woodhaven Recovery residents hike through the wooded campus, building connection, confidence, and appreciation for nature through outdoor exploration.

    Hiking and Exploration

    Time outdoors gives residents space to breathe, reset, and take in the natural beauty of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Residents explore local trails, parks, and outdoor spaces throughout the surrounding area, often discovering that time in nature offers a kind of peace that is hard to find anywhere else.

  • Alt text: Woodhaven residents kayaking on a lake during an outdoor recreation outing.

    Archery, Kayaking, and Outdoor Challenges

    Archery, kayaking, and outdoor challenge activities give residents opportunities to practice focus, patience, confidence, and healthy risk-taking in a structured and supportive setting. These experiences help residents challenge themselves while staying grounded in safety, support, and connection.

  • Woodhaven Recovery residents spend time with staff at a local golf course, enjoying sober recreation, connection, and time outdoors.

    Golf

    When weather, scheduling, and interest align, residents golf with staff at local courses and driving ranges set against the scenic landscape of the Endless Mountains. Golf offers time outside, quiet focus, and a calm, satisfying challenge.

  • Woodhaven Recovery students exercise at the Keystone College gym as part of recreation, wellness, and healthy routine-building in recovery.

    Fitness, YMCA, Keystone College, and Boxing

    Residents have access to fitness through YMCA membership, the Keystone College gym, local gym access, and boxing training. These experiences build structure, discipline, physical wellness, and the kind of confidence that carries into recovery.

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    Fishing and Boating

    Residents fish and boat on local lakes and waterways. Time on the water offers both adventure and calm, and for many residents it becomes one of the most memorable parts of their time at Woodhaven.

  • Teen jumping into a creek during a favorite Woodhaven Recovery summer recreation outing while peers enjoy the outdoors.

    Swimming and Summer Fun

    During warmer months, residents swim in creeks and lakes, attend summer carnivals and water parks, and enjoy seasonal activities that make summer feel full and worth remembering.

  • Teen boys prepare for an indoor rock climbing activity, building confidence, perseverance, teamwork, and healthy recreation in recovery.

    Local Outings and Active Indoor Fun

    Residents enjoy local outings such as bowling, movies, pool hall trips, rock climbing, laser tag, and trampoline parks. These experiences give residents simple, healthy ways to laugh, connect, try new things, and have fun together in sobriety.

  • Six Flags Great Adventure entrance with roller coasters, representing summer recreation outings for Woodhaven residents.

    Adventure Trips and Special Events

    Larger outings such as Six Flags Great Adventure, Camelbeach, paintball, and airsoft give residents exciting experiences to look forward to and memories that last well beyond the day itself.

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    Seasonal Traditions

    Throughout the year, residents participate in seasonal traditions such as pumpkin picking, Reaper’s Revenge, and cutting down Christmas trees. These shared experiences become part of the rhythm and culture of life at Woodhaven and help create memories residents carry with them.

  • Woodhaven Recovery resident skiing during a winter recreation outing, reflecting sober fun, outdoor activity, and seasonal adventure.

    Winter Activities

    During colder months, residents continue to enjoy indoor activities, fitness, and time outside in the snow. With Elk Mountain nearby, winter outings can include snow tubing, skiing, or snowboarding when conditions, scheduling, and interest allow.

  • Community Sober Events

    Woodhaven connects residents to the broader recovery community through sober events such as summertime volleyball nights, AA picnics, baseball games, and other recovery-centered gatherings. These experiences help residents begin to see that life in recovery extends far beyond the walls of any program.

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  • "I brought our son there in desperation with the fear that his addiction would end his young life. Under their leadership, he is approaching a year of sobriety, developed healthy coping mechanisms, progressed with an academic program, and is considering his plans for the future. I am immensely and eternally proud and grateful that my son now has a future."

    J.M.- New York