No one ever leaves the table hungry! A sample menu is posted on our website and can be viewed by clicking here. Please contact us if your child has serious food restrictions or allergies to discuss the options available. Two to four counselors are assigned to a cabin. There is a visiting day scheduled on July 9th for parents to visit their campers, meet staff and enjoy the summer camp setting.
The best in singing, dancing, and even refreshments! Plaids & Stripes Day. Lohikan is a non-sectarian camp. ), a weekly period of horseback riding (no extra charge!) Because of these reasons, cell phones are prohibited in camp and will be confiscated when found. Inter campers and super juniors on the elective program are scheduled together. Evening activities for juniors typically end at about 9:00pm which is when they return to their cabin. Blues Lunch! We have 38 years of elective programming experience so "we know our stuff". Creating opportunities for all children to improve self-esteem and build confidence is central to our camp mission.
SENIORS are campers entering the eighth through tenth grades (13 to 15 years old). We operated 100% Covid Free Summers 2020 & 2021. The camp was purchased in 1957 by Mike and Arline Buynak. 2021 Regular Camp Season: Saturday, June 25th - ends Thursday, August 18th. July 4 - Fourth of July Fireworks. Second 6 Week Session: Sunday, July 10th - ends Thursday, August 18th. The Water Carnival Special Event. Let's sing Wallerville Road one last time! Personal skills are verified and instructors are tested to confirm their knowledge of the camps safety guidelines, operating procedures, and their ability to teach children. The charge for the Bus & Baggage Service is $200.00 round trip or $100.00 one-way except the Baltimore stop. Second 2 Week Session: Sunday, July 10th - ends Friday, July 22nd. Christian services are available on Sundays. It's not uncommon to find Mark visiting camper cabins during rest period, taking pictures at the activities during the day, and engaged with the kids during evening activities. In no way does it reflect the content of the program or the quality of the camp experience. The canteen fund covers: (1) the campers snack bar allowance (2 items: 5+ days a week), (2) a camp t-shirt, (3) admission and travel to to amusement parks, and (4) the optional visting day trip. 65+ Arts, Sports, and Adventure activities are operated with instruction and recreational play time on a daily basis. Along with personality, character, credentials, and experience we search for individuals who are "kind". Senior Camper Let's Make a Deal night with green slime, water balloons, whipped cream, wacky challenges, and huge prizes! While our evening activities and special events do not repeat during the summer, we design our calendar of events, trips, intercamp games and clinics so as to equalize the fun and excitement of camp throughout the 55 day season. As described earlier, they start their first week of camp in a cabin-structured program. Inters are generally scheduled activities by gender. Yellow Submarine Lunch. Attendance rosters are also printed for each activity, every period. Participation is always optional and everyone gets a chance to play on the team of their choice. The argument that camp uniforms reduce clothes competition has little application to Lohikan where our campers are not overly distracted by fashion and typically wear comfortable clothes. It provides: (1) Campers with the power to choose all of their daily activities. Inter and Senior campers (6th graders and older) participate in the ELECTIVE FREE-CHOICE program. Water Ski Exhibition. Camp Lohikans small group instructional format has campers leaving camp every summer with stronger skills in all of the activities we offer. First 2 Week Session: Saturday, June 25th - ends Friday, July 8th. We train our staff in first aid and CPR during the staff orientation period. Most kids take the bus to camp if the bus pickup site is located within a convenient driving distance of home. It takes a lot of time and effort to find counselors who will meet the needs and expectations of our campers and parents. Camp Lohikan has been accredited by the American Camp Association since its beginning. Our director, Mark Buynak, has been an ACA Certified Director since 1984. Lets sing Wallerville Road! We recommend that electronic devices be left at home. June Mini Camp: Saturday, June 18th - ends Friday, June 24th.
Probably the biggest reason is that weve been doing camp a long time and were good at it! The canteen fee covers the campers daily canteen (snack bar) allowance, a Lohikan T-shirt, camp loyalty rewards program (6 year blanket, 5 year jacket, 4 year backpack, 3 year t-shirt), and a subscription to the camp newsletter. Campers allergic to certain detergents can be accommodated. Delaware River Rafting Trip. Mel Nash is an acknowledged expert in the field of competitive swimming, and returns each summer to operate Lohikan's SwimFaster Program. A camp director with first-hand knowledge of camper life means a lot. One-Week Mini-Camps are designed to give first-time campers a taste of the ultimate sleep-away camp experience!
All of our activity departments are headed by experts in their field. Camp Carnival Special Event. Inter/Jr Beach Party and BBQ! When scheduled a day off or when the doctor is not on campgrounds, we utilize the services of a local medical center. However, we generally run about an 80% return rate. Weekly Delaware River Canoe Trips begin. In addition to the ACA accreditation, we are inspected annually by the Pennsylvania Health Department and the Department of Environmental Resources. Rock & Roll Pool Party for Seniors. CCampers and counselors sit together by cabin in the dining hall and all meal servings are unlimited. He takes no days off during the camp season. Credentials and experience: Lohikans senior staff are composed of high school and college coaches, teachers and other professionals. In addition, the camp is equipped with security cameras in certain areas. Weather, requests to travel with friends, and inter-camp games schedules are just a few reasons to make daily changes. The majority of the beds in most cabins are single beds. French Friday with Fries! We are the First-Time Camper Specialists! Bunk requests are honored as long as the campers are entering the same grade and enrolled for the same session. We also have a dentist on call during the summer for our campers. The remaining campers are returning campers, which is a good thing. All of our campers and staff members returned home in a healthy condition after their session ended. If there is a problem, you can count on Mark to solve it. Every three to six cabins are combined into a unit that is supervised by a division director. Girls you better get ready to run! Gladiator Competitions for Seniors. August High-5 Circus Show and Flying Trapeze Extravaganza! Families enrolling 2 or more children are credited $200.00 for each additional sibling enrolled for the full season. Participation is not a problem in the elective program because the campers are not being forced to participate in an activity that doesn't interest them. College Bowl Night. Typically, our campers participated in more than 150 inter-camp games each summer. Our success rate with new campers is extremely high. Bullies, cliques, and offensive behavior are not tolerated. There is a price difference between the first and second half sessions in order to equalize demand for the half season session. Cheerleading Clinic #3 begins. In 1983 Mike and Arline retired and their son Mark took over the directorship of Camp Lohikan. The entire camp staff understands that the first-time camper will encounter homesickness in one form or another. Round-trip coach bus transportation is available from New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Baltimore on the first day of camp, at the end and beginning of each four week session, and the end of the summer. Tie Dye Shirt Day! Senior Breakfast in bed. Children of many faiths attend Lohikan and all are welcomed. Starting as a camper at the age of five, Mark has participated in every phase of camper life and has worked in most of the camp's counseling and supervisory positions. Parents, siblings and family members are all invited to join us for a beautiful day in the country! Another program we offer first-time campers is our Pen Pal Program. French Friday! August 3 - 1960s Hippie Social featuring camper dee jays! Our camp goal is to teach campers new skills as well as guide them in sharpening existing skills. In most age groups, cabins are composed of campers enrolled for the same session. Each morning, before the program begins, there's an activity change period when campers can make changes in their schedule of activities. Department heads number at least 30 and they are professionals in their area of expertise. August 4 - August Horse Show. Inter cabins are assigned eight to twelve campers. X-Games Competition and Rock Band Concert in the Skate Park! Paintball Camp starts. And everyone knows, "You dont have to be the best to have the most FUN!". We provide more activity outlets for the athlete and non-athlete to experience achievement and success than anywhere else! The health center is open 24 hours a day. Spy Camp #3 begins. Parents are kept informed of their campers adjustment at camp by the division director. They have extensive experience working with children and at least 90% return every summer. July 23 - The Second Half-Session Begins! At Camp Lohikan we believe we take "camp" to the next level. We recruit individuals who are willing and able to put the interests of the campers first. 5:05 6:05 Activity Period for elective program participants (inters and seniors). You can also bring a picnic lunch or join us for our Visiting Day Barbecue Lunch. Culinary Arts Clinic begins. The only casino where you never lose! Star Searching in Lake Como!
As a parent, we know that it is important for you to keep up to date with the progress of your child. Horseback Riding is included in the tuition at no extra charge for 1 period (1 hour) a week. Italian Dinner Night. Camp uniforms are expensive and are typically only worn at camp. Additional training and coaching are provided to staff members throughout the camping season by program heads and senior staff professionals. Every activity period, whether its tennis, horseback riding or mountain boarding, begins with the teaching of a skill and then leads into play. The pool facility is used to conduct instructional swimming classes and operate recreational swims, swim meets, scuba classes, snorkeling, water polo and pool parties. We're so sure, we back it up with a Tuition Refund Guarantee. This is the best popular song sing-along! Other clinics feature activities and instruction in skills not offered in the camps regular daily activity program. Our summer program and daily schedule are prepared each year and posted so that children know whats happening and when. Caesar's Dinner. July 30 - Atlantic City Night. August 8 - Bunk Skit Night. X-Games Skate Clinic begins. Double-decked bunk beds are kept to a minimum. Each activity program is led by a head instructor who is a professional in the field. July 11 - The HUGE Camper Talent Show.
Mark lives and works on the campgrounds every day of the camp season and actively supervises the campers and the camp program. Dee Jay Clinic starts. "Returning" campers take great pride in showing the ropes to the new campers and new campers acclimatize faster when they have the benefit of living with seasoned campers. Staff members are trained in methods of engaging new campers and helping reticent campers become active members of the team. Can I do the activities I like? Parents control what activities are mandatory and cannot be changed by making the original selection on the campers Activity Selection Form in ink.
Camp Lohikan has over 40,000 square feet of indoor activity space to utilize in the event of inclement weather. July 16 - Sadie Hawkins Night.
Getting ready for the first-time camp experience can make a child nervous and apprehensive. Campers are encouraged to try new things. Regular inspections by these agencies cover buildings, food service, dining hall, kitchen, septic systems, drinking water, and lake water. A GREAT camp experience is only possible with GREAT camp staff. Third 2 Week Session: Saturday, July 23rd - ends Friday, August 5th. At Lohikan, campers feel safe and supported. Junior campers also are given activity choices within the cabin-structured program. Certain optional services are available at an extra charge. Comedian's Lunch. Clinics are specially staffed, concentrated instructional programs designed to focus the campers attention and time on improving a specific set of skills. All staff members are required to complete a written application, provide excellent references (which are checked), document their experience working with children, and must evidence a strong desire to make a positive impact upon the lives of young people. Our swimming pool is a heated pool (25 meter) centrally located on the campgrounds. The only additional mandatory fee at Camp Lohikan is the canteen fee. We are serious about seeking out those kind individuals who will be excellent role models and warm, nurturing staff members. Can't wait for the Hula Hoop Contest! Many of our campers come from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Florida and the DC area. The elective free-choice program addresses the desires and interests of today's child better than any other program format. Periodic wellness assessments are made by the infirmary staff to confirm good health. Our camp is also 50% winterized and we operate longer than the summer season. CampMinder, the camp's management program, handles this service and also hosts the camp's summer photo gallery, which featured more than 10,000 photos last summer! Prior to camp we do a lot of things to get first-time campers into the swing of things. August 7 - Dee Jay EZ Ernests August Dance Party Night with refreshments. At this time everyones invited to attend! Chris Schultz's Great Camp Duck Race! Our summer season extends for approximately eight weeks and many of our campers enroll for the entire season. X-Games Skate Clinic starts. Each cabin has a large living area and its own bathroom which includes two to four individual stall showers, two to four private toilets, two to four sinks, and ample hot and cold water. July 27 - The Camp Carnival Special Event! Second 6 Week Session: Sunday, July 10th - ends Thursday, August 18th. Mark is a "hands-on" director, involved in every facet of daily camp life. At dinner, the lights in the dining hall are dimmed and the birthday cake and ice cream are delivered. Our breakfast bar offers a variety of cereals, fruit, yogurt and other delicious items in addition to a hot, home-cooked entre. Parents are notified by a member of the medical staff if their child has been in the health center overnight, their child has been placed on prescription medicine, or their child has been taken to an out-of-camp doctor, emergency room or hospital. Tell a joke. Typically, we have campers from over 25 states and 19 countries. We also benefit from economies of scale because many summer expenses are shared with Lake Greeley Camp and Camp Cayuga which are two other camps operated by the Buynak family. The best way to communicate is by letter or email. July 7 - Camp-A-Palooza Concert! Campers do not need extra spending money unless they desire to purchase an item from the camp store. I love this social! The Big Raffle and Trivia contest. We also train staff members in the proper use of fire extinguishers, which are attached to every building. Enjoy a swim in the lake or pool, go boating, play tennis, shoot hoops, view the arts exhibit at creative arts, check out the circus show or watch an awesome horseshow at the stables. We also search for individuals with counseling and camp experience. Tarzan Swing Competition at the lake. July High-5 Circus Show and Flying Trapeze Exhibition. Bus & Baggage Service is available 5 days during the camp season: (1) June 25th, (2) July 22nd, (3) July 23rd, (4) August 18th, (5) August 5th (only Manhasset, NY and Union County, NJ). The INTERMEDIATE division is composed of campers entering the sixth and seventh grades (11 and 12 years old). 8:35 - Cabin clean-up and daily cabin inspection. Bunk Wishes. Fun games and food! Campers and staff are trained to recognize and respond to signals in case of an emergency. SUMMER: 343 WALLERVILLE ROAD, LAKE COMO, PA 18437, TEL: 570-798-2707, WINTER: PO BOX 189, GLADSTONE, NJ 07934, TEL: 908-470-9317. Special Events, Trips, Inter Camp Games and Clinics round out what we believe is the best program in camping! Camp Lohikan has been owned and directed by the Buynak family for over 65 years. Our goal is to have bunkmates begin and end their camp experience together. Campers entering fifth grade after camp are Super Juniors. In-service training sessions are scheduled every two weeks to reinforce and enhance the skills and knowledge of our staff. We service the New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Baltimore areas on dates 1-4 above. Its a summer filled with FUN things to do and it all occurs in an environment where youre surrounded by staff members who care for you and make sure that you and your friends are having FUN! The enthusiasm they bring to the activity is contagious and it lifts the spirit of everyone. While we cant guarantee that youll see your child every day, we do our best to make sure everyones photo is taken and posted online consistently throughout the summer. We never stop renovating and updating our facilities. The highlight of each day is the evening activity! This means a lot to our campers! The current list includes: Our risk management manuals address the operation of every program and facility where injury is possible. June 25 - Camp opens. Paintball is charged at $40 per session which typically extends 3 hours. All staff members receive training in behavior management during staff orientation. SPORTS: ennis, Baseball, Basketball, Flag Football, Softball, Riflery, Soccer, Lacrosse, Golf, Gymnastics, Roller Hockey, Street Hockey, Field Hockey, Fencing, Cheerleading, Archery, Volleyball, Track & Field, Martial Arts, Wrestling, Tetherball, Weight Training, Fitness, Ultimate Frisbee, Ping Pong, Frolf, Ga-Ga, Dodge Ball This close proximity puts our most mature adult staff members in locations convenient to supplement the supervision provided by cabin counselors. Consequently, we limit campers to one phone call every two weeks. Camp is what he lives for! We love ice cream!
Lastly, Lohikans lake is private and surrounded by camp property. What a show! Camp Lohikan operates a special ONE-WEEK MINI-CAMP program before and after our regular 8 week summer camp season. Our in-cabin counselors are college-enrolled staff members who typically return at a rate better than 50%. Sunday Sundaes! The program is filled with spirited inter-camp rivalries. Transportation from the JFK or LaGuardia Airport in New York is $235.00 one-way ($160.00 when 2 or more campers are traveling together). Hawaiian Dinner. Cell phones are prohibited in camp. Paint Party #4 for seniors. Visiting Day Horse Show. Certain food items can be mailed as well. Campers receive positive recognition for acts of kindness at weekly campfires with the presentation of the Chiefs Award. Inter-camp games are off-camp trips that may be affected by local Covid transmission rates, CDC directives, ACA guidelines and instructions from local authorities. All Star Lunch. All of the camp's daily activities are included in the camp's tuition except for: Extra Horseback Riding, Jet Skiing, Quads (4 wheeler ATV's) and Paintball. Big Kahuna Beach Party and Barbecue for Seniors. He gets to know every camper in camp. Parents, friends and family members can also email the camper while the camper attends camp. Certain clinics are an outgrowth of programs already operating on a daily basis. Lohikan attracts campers who are looking to make NEW FRIENDS, learn NEW SKILLS, and have FUN! July 21 - July Awards Banquet. The Hip Hop Clinic begins. When participation is enthusiastic and the campers are having FUN, amazing things happen! Most activities offer limitless scheduling time. Campers traveling by air are allowed to travel with a cell phone, but these phones are collected and returned for the trip home. Youll never get bored doing the same thing! No special clothing or equipment is required to attend camp. August 13 - Campfire Evening Activity. Cash is kept in the camp safe for the camper. The laundry is washed and dried with commercial equipment located on the campgrounds. Advanced Tennis Clinic #4 begins. Every camper is guaranteed to receive the activities they want! Camper-Counselor Day. Singing, stories, improv, jokes, and the Handclap Competition makes for a great night! At this time intermediates return to their cabins for curfew and seniors report to the snack bar/game room for their canteen period (socializing free-time). Professional care givers (division directors) stand ready to jump in and lend a hand when needed. Spy Camp & and Survival Camp programs begin second session. Fishing Derby at the lake. The Iron Chef Competition. We guarantee that campers can schedule a minimum of 14 periods (approximately 14 hours) a week of instruction in any activity. We're not servicing a multi-million-dollar mortgage and we don't have hidden partners. Our supportive environment is perfect for beginners to try something new without anxiety or the fear of embarrassment. The morning begins with the raising of the birthday flag and the presentation of our very cool birthday t-shirt. We are often asked "How can you do it?" All daily activities are included in the camp's tuition except for horseback riding (in excess of 1 period a week), jet skiing, quad riding, dirt bike riding and paintball. If the campers homesickness is such that the parent decides to take the child home, we will refund the portion of the tuition allocated to the days the camper leaves camp early! July 28 - Sammi Hawkins Night. Based upon phone call surveys and written questionnaires, 99% of our campers had the summer of their lives and want to return. Lohikan supplies campers with a Camp Lohikan t-shirt, which is worn when the camper participates in an inter-camp game or attends an off-camp trip. You can schedule activities with friends every day!
2022 Regular Camp Season: Saturday, June 25th - ends Thursday, August 18th. While sick calls are held after every meal, campers who are ill are treated at the health center 24 hours a day. We employ a diverse group of camp counselors from all over the world. After the first week they are given the choice of participating in the elective program. During the summers of 2020 and 2021 Camp Lohikan operated 9 weeks safely in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. We also schedule an Open House at the camp in the Spring which is a perfect opportunity for first-time campers to meet, enjoy a barbecue, take a tour of the camp grounds, meet summer staff members and maybe even make a new camper friend! The camp health center is insulated, heated and air conditioned for the comfort of our campers. Prizes for the best costumes.The August Camp-A-Palooza Rock Concert! (5) Campers with the power to specialize in activities or program areas of their choice. 2:05 - 5:05 - Three one-hour afternoon activity periods. Just think, youll have camp friends from all over the world! Extended curfew for all! SUPER JUNIOR campers (entering the 5th grade) can do both. Camp Lohikan accepts campers ranging in age from 6 to 15 years old. Sunglasses for breakfast. Mark is a very hands-on camp director. Lucky Lotto Lunch. More is accomplished when everyones on board, and satisfaction is higher when everyone is doing what they want.
Brave Passage Awards for all! First-time campers receive the ultimate in care and attention during MINI-CAMP that is possible with our 1 to 3 camper ratio! The computer-generated elective program provides for the accountability of every camper participating in the program. (3) Campers with the choice of more than 65 daily arts, sports and adventure activities. Rafting Trip on the Delaware River.Sunday Sundaes - Ice Cream Jubilee for all! Fourth 2 Week Session: Saturday, August 6th - ends Thursday, August 18th. We dont sit around when it rains. We operated 100% Covid Free Summers 2020 & 2021! The division director is the senior staff member who works most closely with the campers assigned to the division. We have families who would be happy to speak with you about camp. Email is part of the camp program and is available whenever the camper schedules the email activity, media arts or computers. Let the FUN begin! Please contact the camp office. Depending upon the state of Covid transmission in the area identified and directives received from the CDC, ACA, and local authorities, we may be required to adjust, substitute, or possibly cancel an off-camp event. Instruction is provided one-on-one and in small groups. Every staff member is selected on the basis of his or her acceptability as a role model for children. The canteen charge is $265 for the full season, $220 for the 1st 6 weeks, $180 for the 2nd 6 weeks, $180 for the First Half session, $140 for the Middle 4-Week session, $140 for the Second Half session, $90 for the June 25 - July 8 session, and $90 for the July 10 22, July 23 - August 5, and August 6 - 18 sessions. August 6 - Hootenanny Campfire. Two thumbs up! And theres more! Dee Jay Clinic starts. Rock Band Camp-a-Palooza Clinic begins. Our staff application, which is completed by every first-year staff member, asks the applicant to relate a recent act of kindness. There is no better staff to camper ratio and no more experienced camp staff available. Advanced Tennis Clinic begins. July 3 - Rock Hunt Evening Activity for Inters and Juniors. At Camp Lohikan, kids are more inclined to try new activities because there is no stress or worry about "looking bad". We operated 100% Covid Free Summers 2020 & 2021. The elective program operates six to seven periods a day, six days a week. This show's always a winner! The services are held on campgrounds and led by a member of our senior staff. Third 2 Week Session: Saturday, July 23rd - ends Friday, August 5th. Senior staff members are available 24 hours a day. Everyone wins a ribbon! The Lohikan Auction for inters and juniors You won a What?! Backwards Day. Inter breakfast in bed. Beach Volleyball Tournament begins. The staff members we interview are also asked to describe a recent act of kindness they performed. All senior staff members live on campgrounds and are accommodated in close proximity to the living quarters of our campers - no more than 50 feet away. Lake use is restricted to camp residents. August 17 - Burning of the "L" Closing Ceremonies. Welcome to Camp Lohikan!. Safety always comes first at Camp Lohikan. New campers are assigned to cabins with at least two other new campers. This greatly expands the friendships and relationships that develop at camp and ultimately results in more summer camp friends! July 10 - Acoustic Campfire. 7:15 - Reveille. Lucky Lotto dinner Great prizes! Junior cabins are composed of six to ten campers. Sibling Ice Cream Party! The division director is the adult professional who works most closely with the campers assigned to the division. We are so confident in our expertise with first-time campers that we back up our services with a refund policy you wont find anywhere else. Tours of the campsite are available year-round. It's better than tie dye! First 2 Week Session: Saturday, June 25th - ends Friday, July 8th. Other requests are met on a case by case basis. July 17 - Sadie Hawkins Social. Lunch on the "Green" with music! Rock Band Clinic begins today. Activities originally selected in pencil can be changed by the camper. It's a terrific location for a summer camp! August 18 - The 2022 Camp Season ends but the FUN continues with Lohikans One-Week (August 18-24) Mini-Camp!
The best in singing, dancing, and even refreshments! Plaids & Stripes Day. Lohikan is a non-sectarian camp. ), a weekly period of horseback riding (no extra charge!) Because of these reasons, cell phones are prohibited in camp and will be confiscated when found. Inter campers and super juniors on the elective program are scheduled together. Evening activities for juniors typically end at about 9:00pm which is when they return to their cabin. Blues Lunch! We have 38 years of elective programming experience so "we know our stuff". Creating opportunities for all children to improve self-esteem and build confidence is central to our camp mission.
SENIORS are campers entering the eighth through tenth grades (13 to 15 years old). We operated 100% Covid Free Summers 2020 & 2021. The camp was purchased in 1957 by Mike and Arline Buynak. 2021 Regular Camp Season: Saturday, June 25th - ends Thursday, August 18th. July 4 - Fourth of July Fireworks. Second 6 Week Session: Sunday, July 10th - ends Thursday, August 18th. The Water Carnival Special Event. Let's sing Wallerville Road one last time! Personal skills are verified and instructors are tested to confirm their knowledge of the camps safety guidelines, operating procedures, and their ability to teach children. The charge for the Bus & Baggage Service is $200.00 round trip or $100.00 one-way except the Baltimore stop. Second 2 Week Session: Sunday, July 10th - ends Friday, July 22nd. Christian services are available on Sundays. It's not uncommon to find Mark visiting camper cabins during rest period, taking pictures at the activities during the day, and engaged with the kids during evening activities. In no way does it reflect the content of the program or the quality of the camp experience. The canteen fund covers: (1) the campers snack bar allowance (2 items: 5+ days a week), (2) a camp t-shirt, (3) admission and travel to to amusement parks, and (4) the optional visting day trip. 65+ Arts, Sports, and Adventure activities are operated with instruction and recreational play time on a daily basis. Along with personality, character, credentials, and experience we search for individuals who are "kind". Senior Camper Let's Make a Deal night with green slime, water balloons, whipped cream, wacky challenges, and huge prizes! While our evening activities and special events do not repeat during the summer, we design our calendar of events, trips, intercamp games and clinics so as to equalize the fun and excitement of camp throughout the 55 day season. As described earlier, they start their first week of camp in a cabin-structured program. Inters are generally scheduled activities by gender. Yellow Submarine Lunch. Attendance rosters are also printed for each activity, every period. Participation is always optional and everyone gets a chance to play on the team of their choice. The argument that camp uniforms reduce clothes competition has little application to Lohikan where our campers are not overly distracted by fashion and typically wear comfortable clothes. It provides: (1) Campers with the power to choose all of their daily activities. Inter and Senior campers (6th graders and older) participate in the ELECTIVE FREE-CHOICE program. Water Ski Exhibition. Camp Lohikans small group instructional format has campers leaving camp every summer with stronger skills in all of the activities we offer. First 2 Week Session: Saturday, June 25th - ends Friday, July 8th. We train our staff in first aid and CPR during the staff orientation period. Most kids take the bus to camp if the bus pickup site is located within a convenient driving distance of home. It takes a lot of time and effort to find counselors who will meet the needs and expectations of our campers and parents. Camp Lohikan has been accredited by the American Camp Association since its beginning. Our director, Mark Buynak, has been an ACA Certified Director since 1984. Lets sing Wallerville Road! We recommend that electronic devices be left at home. June Mini Camp: Saturday, June 18th - ends Friday, June 24th.
Probably the biggest reason is that weve been doing camp a long time and were good at it! The canteen fee covers the campers daily canteen (snack bar) allowance, a Lohikan T-shirt, camp loyalty rewards program (6 year blanket, 5 year jacket, 4 year backpack, 3 year t-shirt), and a subscription to the camp newsletter. Campers allergic to certain detergents can be accommodated. Delaware River Rafting Trip. Mel Nash is an acknowledged expert in the field of competitive swimming, and returns each summer to operate Lohikan's SwimFaster Program. A camp director with first-hand knowledge of camper life means a lot. One-Week Mini-Camps are designed to give first-time campers a taste of the ultimate sleep-away camp experience!
All of our activity departments are headed by experts in their field. Camp Carnival Special Event. Inter/Jr Beach Party and BBQ! When scheduled a day off or when the doctor is not on campgrounds, we utilize the services of a local medical center. However, we generally run about an 80% return rate. Weekly Delaware River Canoe Trips begin. In addition to the ACA accreditation, we are inspected annually by the Pennsylvania Health Department and the Department of Environmental Resources. Rock & Roll Pool Party for Seniors. CCampers and counselors sit together by cabin in the dining hall and all meal servings are unlimited. He takes no days off during the camp season. Credentials and experience: Lohikans senior staff are composed of high school and college coaches, teachers and other professionals. In addition, the camp is equipped with security cameras in certain areas. Weather, requests to travel with friends, and inter-camp games schedules are just a few reasons to make daily changes. The majority of the beds in most cabins are single beds. French Friday with Fries! We are the First-Time Camper Specialists! Bunk requests are honored as long as the campers are entering the same grade and enrolled for the same session. We also have a dentist on call during the summer for our campers. The remaining campers are returning campers, which is a good thing. All of our campers and staff members returned home in a healthy condition after their session ended. If there is a problem, you can count on Mark to solve it. Every three to six cabins are combined into a unit that is supervised by a division director. Girls you better get ready to run! Gladiator Competitions for Seniors. August High-5 Circus Show and Flying Trapeze Extravaganza! Families enrolling 2 or more children are credited $200.00 for each additional sibling enrolled for the full season. Participation is not a problem in the elective program because the campers are not being forced to participate in an activity that doesn't interest them. College Bowl Night. Typically, our campers participated in more than 150 inter-camp games each summer. Our success rate with new campers is extremely high. Bullies, cliques, and offensive behavior are not tolerated. There is a price difference between the first and second half sessions in order to equalize demand for the half season session. Cheerleading Clinic #3 begins. In 1983 Mike and Arline retired and their son Mark took over the directorship of Camp Lohikan. The entire camp staff understands that the first-time camper will encounter homesickness in one form or another. Round-trip coach bus transportation is available from New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Baltimore on the first day of camp, at the end and beginning of each four week session, and the end of the summer. Tie Dye Shirt Day! Senior Breakfast in bed. Children of many faiths attend Lohikan and all are welcomed. Starting as a camper at the age of five, Mark has participated in every phase of camper life and has worked in most of the camp's counseling and supervisory positions. Parents, siblings and family members are all invited to join us for a beautiful day in the country! Another program we offer first-time campers is our Pen Pal Program. French Friday! August 3 - 1960s Hippie Social featuring camper dee jays! Our camp goal is to teach campers new skills as well as guide them in sharpening existing skills. In most age groups, cabins are composed of campers enrolled for the same session. Each morning, before the program begins, there's an activity change period when campers can make changes in their schedule of activities. Department heads number at least 30 and they are professionals in their area of expertise. August 4 - August Horse Show. Inter cabins are assigned eight to twelve campers. X-Games Competition and Rock Band Concert in the Skate Park! Paintball Camp starts. And everyone knows, "You dont have to be the best to have the most FUN!". We provide more activity outlets for the athlete and non-athlete to experience achievement and success than anywhere else! The health center is open 24 hours a day. Spy Camp #3 begins. Parents are kept informed of their campers adjustment at camp by the division director. They have extensive experience working with children and at least 90% return every summer. July 23 - The Second Half-Session Begins! At Camp Lohikan we believe we take "camp" to the next level. We recruit individuals who are willing and able to put the interests of the campers first. 5:05 6:05 Activity Period for elective program participants (inters and seniors). You can also bring a picnic lunch or join us for our Visiting Day Barbecue Lunch. Culinary Arts Clinic begins. The only casino where you never lose! Star Searching in Lake Como!
As a parent, we know that it is important for you to keep up to date with the progress of your child. Horseback Riding is included in the tuition at no extra charge for 1 period (1 hour) a week. Italian Dinner Night. Camp uniforms are expensive and are typically only worn at camp. Additional training and coaching are provided to staff members throughout the camping season by program heads and senior staff professionals. Every activity period, whether its tennis, horseback riding or mountain boarding, begins with the teaching of a skill and then leads into play. The pool facility is used to conduct instructional swimming classes and operate recreational swims, swim meets, scuba classes, snorkeling, water polo and pool parties. We're so sure, we back it up with a Tuition Refund Guarantee. This is the best popular song sing-along! Other clinics feature activities and instruction in skills not offered in the camps regular daily activity program. Our summer program and daily schedule are prepared each year and posted so that children know whats happening and when. Caesar's Dinner. July 30 - Atlantic City Night. August 8 - Bunk Skit Night. X-Games Skate Clinic begins. Double-decked bunk beds are kept to a minimum. Each activity program is led by a head instructor who is a professional in the field. July 11 - The HUGE Camper Talent Show.
Mark lives and works on the campgrounds every day of the camp season and actively supervises the campers and the camp program. Dee Jay Clinic starts. "Returning" campers take great pride in showing the ropes to the new campers and new campers acclimatize faster when they have the benefit of living with seasoned campers. Staff members are trained in methods of engaging new campers and helping reticent campers become active members of the team. Can I do the activities I like? Parents control what activities are mandatory and cannot be changed by making the original selection on the campers Activity Selection Form in ink.
Camp Lohikan has over 40,000 square feet of indoor activity space to utilize in the event of inclement weather. July 16 - Sadie Hawkins Night.
Getting ready for the first-time camp experience can make a child nervous and apprehensive. Campers are encouraged to try new things. Regular inspections by these agencies cover buildings, food service, dining hall, kitchen, septic systems, drinking water, and lake water. A GREAT camp experience is only possible with GREAT camp staff. Third 2 Week Session: Saturday, July 23rd - ends Friday, August 5th. At Lohikan, campers feel safe and supported. Junior campers also are given activity choices within the cabin-structured program. Certain optional services are available at an extra charge. Comedian's Lunch. Clinics are specially staffed, concentrated instructional programs designed to focus the campers attention and time on improving a specific set of skills. All staff members are required to complete a written application, provide excellent references (which are checked), document their experience working with children, and must evidence a strong desire to make a positive impact upon the lives of young people. Our swimming pool is a heated pool (25 meter) centrally located on the campgrounds. The only additional mandatory fee at Camp Lohikan is the canteen fee. We are serious about seeking out those kind individuals who will be excellent role models and warm, nurturing staff members. Can't wait for the Hula Hoop Contest! Many of our campers come from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Florida and the DC area. The elective free-choice program addresses the desires and interests of today's child better than any other program format. Periodic wellness assessments are made by the infirmary staff to confirm good health. Our camp is also 50% winterized and we operate longer than the summer season. CampMinder, the camp's management program, handles this service and also hosts the camp's summer photo gallery, which featured more than 10,000 photos last summer! Prior to camp we do a lot of things to get first-time campers into the swing of things. August 7 - Dee Jay EZ Ernests August Dance Party Night with refreshments. At this time everyones invited to attend! Chris Schultz's Great Camp Duck Race! Our summer season extends for approximately eight weeks and many of our campers enroll for the entire season. X-Games Skate Clinic starts. Each cabin has a large living area and its own bathroom which includes two to four individual stall showers, two to four private toilets, two to four sinks, and ample hot and cold water. July 27 - The Camp Carnival Special Event! Second 6 Week Session: Sunday, July 10th - ends Thursday, August 18th. Mark is a "hands-on" director, involved in every facet of daily camp life. At dinner, the lights in the dining hall are dimmed and the birthday cake and ice cream are delivered. Our breakfast bar offers a variety of cereals, fruit, yogurt and other delicious items in addition to a hot, home-cooked entre. Parents are notified by a member of the medical staff if their child has been in the health center overnight, their child has been placed on prescription medicine, or their child has been taken to an out-of-camp doctor, emergency room or hospital. Tell a joke. Typically, we have campers from over 25 states and 19 countries. We also benefit from economies of scale because many summer expenses are shared with Lake Greeley Camp and Camp Cayuga which are two other camps operated by the Buynak family. The best way to communicate is by letter or email. July 7 - Camp-A-Palooza Concert! Campers do not need extra spending money unless they desire to purchase an item from the camp store. I love this social! The Big Raffle and Trivia contest. We also train staff members in the proper use of fire extinguishers, which are attached to every building. Enjoy a swim in the lake or pool, go boating, play tennis, shoot hoops, view the arts exhibit at creative arts, check out the circus show or watch an awesome horseshow at the stables. We also search for individuals with counseling and camp experience. Tarzan Swing Competition at the lake. July High-5 Circus Show and Flying Trapeze Exhibition. Bus & Baggage Service is available 5 days during the camp season: (1) June 25th, (2) July 22nd, (3) July 23rd, (4) August 18th, (5) August 5th (only Manhasset, NY and Union County, NJ). The INTERMEDIATE division is composed of campers entering the sixth and seventh grades (11 and 12 years old). 8:35 - Cabin clean-up and daily cabin inspection. Bunk Wishes. Fun games and food! Campers and staff are trained to recognize and respond to signals in case of an emergency. SUMMER: 343 WALLERVILLE ROAD, LAKE COMO, PA 18437, TEL: 570-798-2707, WINTER: PO BOX 189, GLADSTONE, NJ 07934, TEL: 908-470-9317. Special Events, Trips, Inter Camp Games and Clinics round out what we believe is the best program in camping! Camp Lohikan has been owned and directed by the Buynak family for over 65 years. Our goal is to have bunkmates begin and end their camp experience together. Campers entering fifth grade after camp are Super Juniors. In-service training sessions are scheduled every two weeks to reinforce and enhance the skills and knowledge of our staff. We service the New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Baltimore areas on dates 1-4 above. Its a summer filled with FUN things to do and it all occurs in an environment where youre surrounded by staff members who care for you and make sure that you and your friends are having FUN! The enthusiasm they bring to the activity is contagious and it lifts the spirit of everyone. While we cant guarantee that youll see your child every day, we do our best to make sure everyones photo is taken and posted online consistently throughout the summer. We never stop renovating and updating our facilities. The highlight of each day is the evening activity! This means a lot to our campers! The current list includes: Our risk management manuals address the operation of every program and facility where injury is possible. June 25 - Camp opens. Paintball is charged at $40 per session which typically extends 3 hours. All staff members receive training in behavior management during staff orientation. SPORTS: ennis, Baseball, Basketball, Flag Football, Softball, Riflery, Soccer, Lacrosse, Golf, Gymnastics, Roller Hockey, Street Hockey, Field Hockey, Fencing, Cheerleading, Archery, Volleyball, Track & Field, Martial Arts, Wrestling, Tetherball, Weight Training, Fitness, Ultimate Frisbee, Ping Pong, Frolf, Ga-Ga, Dodge Ball This close proximity puts our most mature adult staff members in locations convenient to supplement the supervision provided by cabin counselors. Consequently, we limit campers to one phone call every two weeks. Camp is what he lives for! We love ice cream!
Lastly, Lohikans lake is private and surrounded by camp property. What a show! Camp Lohikan operates a special ONE-WEEK MINI-CAMP program before and after our regular 8 week summer camp season. Our in-cabin counselors are college-enrolled staff members who typically return at a rate better than 50%. Sunday Sundaes! The program is filled with spirited inter-camp rivalries. Transportation from the JFK or LaGuardia Airport in New York is $235.00 one-way ($160.00 when 2 or more campers are traveling together). Hawaiian Dinner. Cell phones are prohibited in camp. Paint Party #4 for seniors. Visiting Day Horse Show. Certain food items can be mailed as well. Campers receive positive recognition for acts of kindness at weekly campfires with the presentation of the Chiefs Award. Inter-camp games are off-camp trips that may be affected by local Covid transmission rates, CDC directives, ACA guidelines and instructions from local authorities. All Star Lunch. All of the camp's daily activities are included in the camp's tuition except for: Extra Horseback Riding, Jet Skiing, Quads (4 wheeler ATV's) and Paintball. Big Kahuna Beach Party and Barbecue for Seniors. He gets to know every camper in camp. Parents, friends and family members can also email the camper while the camper attends camp. Certain clinics are an outgrowth of programs already operating on a daily basis. Lohikan attracts campers who are looking to make NEW FRIENDS, learn NEW SKILLS, and have FUN! July 21 - July Awards Banquet. The Hip Hop Clinic begins. When participation is enthusiastic and the campers are having FUN, amazing things happen! Most activities offer limitless scheduling time. Campers traveling by air are allowed to travel with a cell phone, but these phones are collected and returned for the trip home. Youll never get bored doing the same thing! No special clothing or equipment is required to attend camp. August 13 - Campfire Evening Activity. Cash is kept in the camp safe for the camper. The laundry is washed and dried with commercial equipment located on the campgrounds. Advanced Tennis Clinic #4 begins. Every camper is guaranteed to receive the activities they want! Camper-Counselor Day. Singing, stories, improv, jokes, and the Handclap Competition makes for a great night! At this time intermediates return to their cabins for curfew and seniors report to the snack bar/game room for their canteen period (socializing free-time). Professional care givers (division directors) stand ready to jump in and lend a hand when needed. Spy Camp & and Survival Camp programs begin second session. Fishing Derby at the lake. The Iron Chef Competition. We guarantee that campers can schedule a minimum of 14 periods (approximately 14 hours) a week of instruction in any activity. We're not servicing a multi-million-dollar mortgage and we don't have hidden partners. Our supportive environment is perfect for beginners to try something new without anxiety or the fear of embarrassment. The morning begins with the raising of the birthday flag and the presentation of our very cool birthday t-shirt. We are often asked "How can you do it?" All daily activities are included in the camp's tuition except for horseback riding (in excess of 1 period a week), jet skiing, quad riding, dirt bike riding and paintball. If the campers homesickness is such that the parent decides to take the child home, we will refund the portion of the tuition allocated to the days the camper leaves camp early! July 28 - Sammi Hawkins Night. Based upon phone call surveys and written questionnaires, 99% of our campers had the summer of their lives and want to return. Lohikan supplies campers with a Camp Lohikan t-shirt, which is worn when the camper participates in an inter-camp game or attends an off-camp trip. You can schedule activities with friends every day!
2022 Regular Camp Season: Saturday, June 25th - ends Thursday, August 18th. While sick calls are held after every meal, campers who are ill are treated at the health center 24 hours a day. We employ a diverse group of camp counselors from all over the world. After the first week they are given the choice of participating in the elective program. During the summers of 2020 and 2021 Camp Lohikan operated 9 weeks safely in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. We also schedule an Open House at the camp in the Spring which is a perfect opportunity for first-time campers to meet, enjoy a barbecue, take a tour of the camp grounds, meet summer staff members and maybe even make a new camper friend! The camp health center is insulated, heated and air conditioned for the comfort of our campers. Prizes for the best costumes.The August Camp-A-Palooza Rock Concert! (5) Campers with the power to specialize in activities or program areas of their choice. 2:05 - 5:05 - Three one-hour afternoon activity periods. Just think, youll have camp friends from all over the world! Extended curfew for all! SUPER JUNIOR campers (entering the 5th grade) can do both. Camp Lohikan accepts campers ranging in age from 6 to 15 years old. Sunglasses for breakfast. Mark is a very hands-on camp director. Lucky Lotto Lunch. More is accomplished when everyones on board, and satisfaction is higher when everyone is doing what they want.
Brave Passage Awards for all! First-time campers receive the ultimate in care and attention during MINI-CAMP that is possible with our 1 to 3 camper ratio! The computer-generated elective program provides for the accountability of every camper participating in the program. (3) Campers with the choice of more than 65 daily arts, sports and adventure activities. Rafting Trip on the Delaware River.Sunday Sundaes - Ice Cream Jubilee for all! Fourth 2 Week Session: Saturday, August 6th - ends Thursday, August 18th. We dont sit around when it rains. We operated 100% Covid Free Summers 2020 & 2021! The division director is the senior staff member who works most closely with the campers assigned to the division. We have families who would be happy to speak with you about camp. Email is part of the camp program and is available whenever the camper schedules the email activity, media arts or computers. Let the FUN begin! Please contact the camp office. Depending upon the state of Covid transmission in the area identified and directives received from the CDC, ACA, and local authorities, we may be required to adjust, substitute, or possibly cancel an off-camp event. Instruction is provided one-on-one and in small groups. Every staff member is selected on the basis of his or her acceptability as a role model for children. The canteen charge is $265 for the full season, $220 for the 1st 6 weeks, $180 for the 2nd 6 weeks, $180 for the First Half session, $140 for the Middle 4-Week session, $140 for the Second Half session, $90 for the June 25 - July 8 session, and $90 for the July 10 22, July 23 - August 5, and August 6 - 18 sessions. August 6 - Hootenanny Campfire. Two thumbs up! And theres more! Dee Jay Clinic starts. Rock Band Camp-a-Palooza Clinic begins. Our staff application, which is completed by every first-year staff member, asks the applicant to relate a recent act of kindness. There is no better staff to camper ratio and no more experienced camp staff available. Advanced Tennis Clinic begins. July 3 - Rock Hunt Evening Activity for Inters and Juniors. At Camp Lohikan, kids are more inclined to try new activities because there is no stress or worry about "looking bad". We operated 100% Covid Free Summers 2020 & 2021. The elective program operates six to seven periods a day, six days a week. This show's always a winner! The services are held on campgrounds and led by a member of our senior staff. Third 2 Week Session: Saturday, July 23rd - ends Friday, August 5th. Senior staff members are available 24 hours a day. Everyone wins a ribbon! The Lohikan Auction for inters and juniors You won a What?! Backwards Day. Inter breakfast in bed. Beach Volleyball Tournament begins. The staff members we interview are also asked to describe a recent act of kindness they performed. All senior staff members live on campgrounds and are accommodated in close proximity to the living quarters of our campers - no more than 50 feet away. Lake use is restricted to camp residents. August 17 - Burning of the "L" Closing Ceremonies. Welcome to Camp Lohikan!. Safety always comes first at Camp Lohikan. New campers are assigned to cabins with at least two other new campers. This greatly expands the friendships and relationships that develop at camp and ultimately results in more summer camp friends! July 10 - Acoustic Campfire. 7:15 - Reveille. Lucky Lotto dinner Great prizes! Junior cabins are composed of six to ten campers. Sibling Ice Cream Party! The division director is the adult professional who works most closely with the campers assigned to the division. We are so confident in our expertise with first-time campers that we back up our services with a refund policy you wont find anywhere else. Tours of the campsite are available year-round. It's better than tie dye! First 2 Week Session: Saturday, June 25th - ends Friday, July 8th. Other requests are met on a case by case basis. July 17 - Sadie Hawkins Social. Lunch on the "Green" with music! Rock Band Clinic begins today. Activities originally selected in pencil can be changed by the camper. It's a terrific location for a summer camp! August 18 - The 2022 Camp Season ends but the FUN continues with Lohikans One-Week (August 18-24) Mini-Camp!