Senior staff members and program heads bring years of experience to the camp program and provide professional instruction and supervision. In the past we have participated in many inter-camp games and we operated them without tryouts. Every activity offers beginner through advanced instruction. Your application, transportation forms, payment information, camp photos, summer emails, and camp news are all available on this page. Staff members attend a pre-camp staff training session that extends seven to ten days depending upon the responsibilities assumed by the staff member. When participation is enthusiastic and the campers are having FUN, amazing things happen! The laundry is washed and dried with commercial equipment located on the campgrounds. In-service training sessions are scheduled every two weeks to reinforce and enhance the skills and knowledge of our staff. Children of many faiths attend Lohikan and all are welcomed. The only additional mandatory fee at Camp Lohikan is the canteen fee. Depending upon the ages of the siblings and the activity, siblings can even schedule activities together! The majority of the beds in most cabins are single beds. The other directors are members of the camps key management team and are similarly involved with our campers, staff, and program, but they do take 6 days off during the summer! A lot of time and attention is devoted to hiring qualified instructors and child-centered counselors. The campers are great and the administration appreciate counselors who put real effort in their work. With respect to PROGRAM FORMAT, Junior campers (campers entering the 4th grade and younger) participate in the camps CABIN-STRUCTURED, counselor-supervised activity program. If you have any questions, please call us at 908-470-9317. Attendance rosters are also printed for each activity, every period. Other clinics feature activities and instruction in skills not offered in the camps regular daily activity program. I would recommend this camp for both campers looking for a fun filled summer and young adults looking for experiences that will change their lives! WATER PARK: Iceberg Activity, Lake Trampoline, Tarzan Swing, Rolling Log, Banana Boating, Water Slide We also train staff members in the proper use of fire extinguishers, which are attached to every building. Creating opportunities for all children to improve self-esteem and build confidence is central to our camp mission. Camp Lohikan June 7, 2016 By SEVENNATIONARMY BRONZE, BLUEBELL, Alabama More by this author Five years ago, I went to Camp Lohikan for the first time. Campers attend activities because they want to! Any questions, call us. 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. Will I feel at home? As directors and owners of Camp Lohikan, it's our responsibility to make sure that the answers to these questions are always ''YES!'' To be accredited by the ACA the camp must undergo a thorough review of its operations. AJET SKIING INSTRUCTORS: Camp Lohikan is a frstclass summer camp ying in the Pocono Mountains ofPennsylvania Our camper rang in age fom 6 t 15 and com t camp from all over the world So does our taff!We paythe BEST salares t recrutthe BEST staf. Our camp chefs are culinary professionals who have been preparing healthy and nutritious meals for Lohikan campers for many years. 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. JUNIOR campers (fifth graders and younger) never leave the sight of their cabin counselor(s) day or night. Most disciplinary matters are minor and are handled by cabin counselors, division directors, and head instructors when appropriate. The elective program operates six to seven periods a day, six days a week. The menu is "Kosher-style" (no pork or shelled-seafood) and is served buffet style in well-balanced three course meals with plentiful fruits, vegetables, milk and juices. These acts of kindness weigh heavily in our evaluation process. Campers come to Camp Lohikan from all over. For 66 years we have provided a safe, nurturing camp environment where children try new things, learn new skills, make friends, and most of all have FUN! Will I make friends? We also have a number of fun water park activities at the lake like the 14 tall Lake Iceberg, the 150' Lake Waterslide, the Tarzan Swing, the Water Trampoline and Blob, the Rolling Log and the Banana Boat! Special Events diversify the daily program with entertaining, fun events like: Olympics, Water Carnival, X-Games, Boating Regatta, Carnival Day, Summer Fest, Tribal Survival, Bragging Rights, Senior Beach Parties, Wayne County Fair, Dorney Park and more!/p>. Campers who do not hold the prospect of living in harmony with the other kids in camp are dismissed. Spirited recreational games are part of the sports program, but our focus is teaching our campers that effort and giving it your best shot are reasons enough for satisfaction. The sharing that occurs is important. Theres a lot to do! 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. 8:35 - Cabin clean-up and daily cabin inspection. 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. In our supportive camp community campers receive lots of positive reinforcement and come home after camp with more independence, stronger self-confidence, and enhanced social skills. SUPER JUNIORS are entering the fifth grade (10 years old) and are considered part of the junior division although they are given a later curfew and the option of joining the elective program. Junior campers also are given activity choices within the cabin-structured program. YYes. Inter and Senior campers (6th graders and older) participate in the ELECTIVE FREE-CHOICE program. Please note that all campers will be given an official Camp Lohikan t-shirt before they leave camp. Because of these reasons, cell phones are prohibited in camp and will be confiscated when found. Every activity period, whether its tennis, horseback riding or mountain boarding, begins with the teaching of a skill and then leads into play. Extra horseback riding (in addition to the one free period included each week) is $30 per period. The morning begins with the raising of the birthday flag and the presentation of our very cool birthday t-shirt. Lake Greeley Camp, a second camp operated by the Buynak Family, specializes in offering a gluten-free menu and can be reached at http://www.lakegreeley.com. Safety procedures are an integral part of every daily activity. Its a big day for the birthday camper and their cabin-mates! Cash is kept in the camp safe for the camper. Joining the camp managers in the operation of the camp are our senior staff members. Copyright 2022 Camp Lohikan | Site by Creative DBS Connect With Us Contact Us FAQ SUMMER: 343 WALLERVILLE ROAD, LAKE COMO, PA 18437, TEL: 570-798-2707 WINTER: PO BOX 189, GLADSTONE, NJ 07934, TEL: 908-470-9317 info@lohikan.com And theyre surrounded by highly skilled staff members who enjoy working with children. At Camp Lohikan we pride ourselves on the quality of our camp operation. OTHER PROGRAMS: ooking, Chess, Laser Tag, Academic Tutoring, English as a Second Language, Lifeguard Certification, First Aid Class, CPR Class and Community Service Projects. The camp is situated on 1200 acres, which is only accessible by a two-mile long dirt road. ADVENTURE PROGRAM: Survival Camp Clinic, High and Low Ropes Course, Rock Climbing (40 tower), Real Rock Climbing (42 on site), Rappelling, Hiking, Geocaching, Orienteering, Zip Line, High Ropes (i.e., Burmese Bridge), Giant Swing, Challenge Course (low ropes), Campouts, Spy Camp Clinic The elective free-choice program addresses the desires and interests of today's child better than any other program format. In most age groups, cabins are composed of campers enrolled for the same session. Presser said the camp community was relieved to learn that the group had been apprehended, and that he was impressed with the way law enforcement handled the case. While instruction is the focus of the program, recreational play and having FUN with friends is an important part of every activity period. Optional Jewish worship services are held on Fridays after dinner and before evening activities during free time. While in the process of investigating the incident, counseling the campers involved, and working with our staff to find the right solution, the social media storm took off at a speed far faster than the speed in which camp operates. Tours of the campsite are available year-round. We employ a diverse group of camp counselors from all over the world. And everyone knows, "You dont have to be the best to have the most FUN!". Campers are encouraged to try new things. We also search for individuals with counseling and camp experience. Girls and boys cabins are located on opposite sides of the camp. Activity attendance is required and is a condition of enrollment. And it doesnt take long - a few minutes! A caretaker called Honesdale, Pa., police after the group's first intrusion on July 14, according to the affidavit. Campers are provided a cubbie dresser for personal belongings and share an open closet area used to hang-up clothes. This job requires hard work and long hours but will be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. We are the First-Time Camper Specialists! Most kids take the bus to camp if the bus pickup site is located within a convenient driving distance of home. The group is also being charged with damaging the grounds of an elementary school in nearby Waymart, Pa. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Usually 80% of our counselors are American. The current list includes: Chris Schultz is our sports program director, and he is the Track and Field Sports Director at Arcadia High School in Arcadia, California. Extensive staff interviews test for core competencies necessary to be a successful camp counselor. Many of our senior staff members have children enrolled in camp and have chosen to work at Camp Lohikan specifically because it is the unique camp experience they desire for their children. Birthday celebrations at Camp Lohikan are special! The time spent at the activity is primarily devoted to the improvement of skills. We realize that family plans may necessitate a shorter enrollment so we have designed our program to accommodate eight, six, four, and two week enrollments. Bullies, cliques, and offensive behavior are not tolerated. ROCK BAND: Guitar (electric and acoustic), Bass, Drums, Keyboards, Voice, Digital Recording, Music Productions Safety procedures for each activity are carefully reviewed with campers prior to participation and all safety procedures are strictly enforced. It's a terrific location for a summer camp! Campers are checked in and out of activity sites by instructors with the use of a computer-generated attendance roster. Parents are kept informed of their campers adjustment at camp by the division director. All activity equipment is the very best available and designed to assure the maximum safety of our campers. At least one cabin counselor returns to the cabin with the campers at curfew. Double-decked bunk beds are kept to a minimum. 8:13 PM on Jun 13, 2022 CDT. Along with personality, character, credentials, and experience we search for individuals who are "kind". We recommend that electronic devices be left at home. At Lohikan, campers feel safe and supported. Campers do not need extra spending money unless they desire to purchase an item from the camp store. Our menus have been designed by a nutritionist to be well-rounded and appealing to kids. The views from the campsite are spectacular and include miles of mountain vistas and natural beauty which set the tone for the perfect summer camp experience. These special skills clinics include Spy Camp, Survival Camp, the DJ Clinic, the Rock Band Clinic, the Paintball Clinic, and the Horse Care Clinic. We have campers that start camp at every age. 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 our 65+ years of camp operation we have never had a security concern or situation arise that endangered any of our camp residents. We go to great lengths to make sure that campers are assigned to cabins that will promote the formation of camp friendships and result in a positive camp experience. Yes. At dinner, the lights in the dining hall are dimmed and the birthday cake and ice cream are delivered. The camp's administrators, though, took the incidents very seriously, he said. Prior to camp we do a lot of things to get first-time campers into the swing of things. Probably the biggest reason is that weve been doing camp a long time and were good at it! Many of our campers come from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Florida and the DC area. Every camper is guaranteed to receive the activities they want! The three adults were arrested Wednesday morning and face felony and misdemeanor charges, including ethnic intimidation, terroristic threats and assault. The division director checks in with each camper in the division on a daily basis. Please note that Camp Lohikan is not a nut-free camp or a gluten-free camp and is not recommended for children with serious nut or gluten allergies. After the first week they are given the choice of participating in the elective program. As described earlier, they start their first week of camp in a cabin-structured program. CLINIC PROGRAMS: Spy Camp, Survival Camp, Rock Band Clinic, Circus Clinic, Equestrian Clinic, DJ Clinic, Cheerleading Clinic, Skate Camp (X-Games), Paintball Camp, Improv Clinic, High 5 Basketball Clinic, Sams Comedy Clinic, and more Just think, youll have camp friends from all over the world! The living accommodations for the boys and the girls are located on opposite sides of the camp. If a camper does not report to an activity as scheduled, a member of the camps attendance supervisory staff locates the camper and the absence is investigated. The inter-camp games program is operated for kids who enjoy the thrill of competition. . We have families who would be happy to speak with you about camp. Our Spring Open house is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, April 29th and Sunday, April 30th. Camp Lohikan has been owned and operated by the Buynak family since 1957. 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 At Camp Lohikan, kids are more inclined to try new activities because there is no stress or worry about "looking bad". They choose all of their activities on a daily or weekly basis. Activity staff instructors are primarily college-enrolled individuals or college graduates with college level training and coaching or teaching experience. New campers join us each summer as Juniors, Intermediates, and Seniors. At 12:30am, all staff members return to their quarters and the night watch takes over. We recruit individuals who are willing and able to put the interests of the campers first. Our Great Camp Guarantee is described in detail and can be viewed byclicking here. The staff training period covers a wide variety of topics such as risk management, first aid, emergency procedures, preventing bullying behaviors, group dynamics, camper behavior management, camper homesickness, camp rules and regulations, and program operations. We want our camps to be safe.". The junior program is designed to expose younger campers to a wide variety of arts, sports, and adventure activities, provide appropriate skill-level instruction, maintain bunk unity, and provide close supervision. A lot of our daily activities are noncompetitive by nature and many campers schedule these activities exclusively. PO Box 217 Wallerville Rd, Lake Como, PA 18437-0217. Our current facilities feature: Eleven lighted, hard-surface tennis courts, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, six sports fields, fully equipped gymnasium, bungee trampolines, one indoor and two outdoor riding rings, indoor and outdoor flying trapeze, circus building, culinary arts building, huge skate park, heated swimming pool, high and low ropes course, a real rock climbing site, indoor and outdoor theater, music recording studio, dance studio, media arts center, creative arts center (with 14 workshops), sports center, five outpost overnight sites, quad track, archery and riflery ranges, speedball and woods course for paintball, 50+ boats on the lake, fully equipped health center, and a lot more. Click here for Camp Lohikans Events Calendar. 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). Were here to help! These outgrowth clinics include the Advanced Tennis Clinic, the Equestrian Clinic, the X-Games Skate Clinic, the High-Five Basketball Clinic, the Hip Hop Clinic, Camp-a-Palooza Concert Series, and the Circus Show Clinic. Glassdoor gives you an inside look at what it's like to work at Camp Lohikan, including salaries, reviews, office photos, and more. We guarantee that campers can schedule a minimum of 14 periods (approximately 14 hours) a week of instruction in any activity. Older campers (Super Juniors, Inters and Seniors) get to CHOOSE ALL OF THEIR ACTIVITIES. The enthusiasm they bring to the activity is contagious and it lifts the spirit of everyone. Campers can email home as often as they like. Consequently, our costs of operation are amortized over a longer period. Recreational play is scheduled as deemed appropriate. The highlight of each day is the evening activity! If you have any other questions, please call us! Another program we offer first-time campers is our Pen Pal Program. In the spring we schedule an Open House which is highly attended by first-time campers. I was ten years old. Our success rate with new campers is extremely high. Weekly barbecues and lakeside picnics are favorites with our campers. We continue to receive top ratings from the state agencies and the ACA. Junior cabins are composed of six to ten campers. Its natural to miss mom and dad when youre away. We provide more activity outlets for the athlete and non-athlete to experience achievement and success than anywhere else! A camp director with first-hand knowledge of camper life means a lot. The division director is the adult professional who works most closely with the campers assigned to the division. Lake and pool swimming, boats, jet skis, bungee, trampolines, tennis, baseball, basketball, circus, drama, arts & crafts, cooking, paint ball, etc. Made some days harder than others. The view is one of outstanding natural beauty. The camp health center is insulated, heated and air conditioned for the comfort of our campers. It's all FUN! 9:05 - 12:15 - Three one-hour morning activity periods. Camp Lohikan is located in the Pocono Mountains of northeast Pennsylvania, just outside the village of Lake Como in Wayne County. We participate in chess tournaments, archery and riflery matches, dance and gymnastics competitions, horseshows, flying trapeze competitions and a lot more. For 67 years we have provided a safe, nurturing camp environment where children try new things, learn new skills, make friends, and most of all have FUN! We're here to help. Use a camp lohikan incident 2018 template to make your document workflow more streamlined. We're about 130 miles northwest of New York City (2.5 hour drive) and 160 miles north of Philadelphia (3.25 hour drive). Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? The personality, character, credentials and experience of our staff makes each of them unique. Camp Lohikan hires well rounded individuals with a wide range of skills and most importantly a heart to work with children. When he returned with the same group of passengers the next day, Spencer said they ripped the camp's mailbox out of the ground before driving into the camp. District Attorney Edwards said in a statement to the press that her office "want[s] it known that Wayne County citizens value our camps. A child does not have to be a great athlete to experience success at Camp Lohikan. Every candidate is personally interviewed and screened by the staff coordinator and the camp director. Most clinics can also be joined during the summer at no charge. We are situated on a mountain top overlooking a private lake and miles of mountain vistas. Lohikan is a friendly place where its easy to make friends. As they travel from one activity site to another they are supervised by members of the senior staff and instructor staff members. The Individualized Elective Program has been in operation at Camp Lohikan for 38 years. Furthermore, because of the level of supervision we provide in and out of camp, cell phones don't provide the same value as they do at home where security and protecting the childs safety is a legitimate concern. SUMMER: 343 WALLERVILLE ROAD, LAKE COMO, PA 18437, TEL: 570-798-2707, WINTER: PO BOX 189, GLADSTONE, NJ 07934, TEL: 908-470-9317. MEDIA ARTS: Radio Broadcasting, Photography, Video Production, Email, Computers, Newspaper Division directors are adult professionals and members of the camps senior staff. It was sometimes difficult to answer to multiple supervises who wanted different things from me. Yes! The camp was purchased in 1957 by Mike and Arline Buynak. Eating healthy and supplying the proper nutrition is imperative, especially when campers are so active. Theyre all camper favorites! Typically, we have campers from over 25 states and 19 countries. Lunch and dinner meals feature two large salad bars, baked potato bar and a pasta bar. We never stop renovating and updating our facilities. For literature describing the preparations parents should make to ensure that the first-time camp adjustment is a smooth and easy process, contact our winter office at 908-470-9317. Personality: Personality gives the camp its flavor. Call us at 908-470-9317 or email us at info@lohikan.com and well make arrangements for a personal or small group tour. In addition, cell phones can access the internet in our area and to allow minors access to the internet without adult supervision is irresponsible and dangerous. We offer more than 65 arts, sports and adventure activities every day. Interested first-time campers will be provided the names and email addresses of a returning camper who cant wait to make a new camp friend! No one enters the campgrounds without clearance. They tend to be expensive and fragile. In three separate episodes earlier this month, three adults and two juveniles caused property damage as they sped dangerously through Camp Bonim in Wayne County in a pickup truck, shouting anti-Semitic epithets and firing paintball guns at campers and staff, District Attorney Janine Edwards said in a press release. Hearing a parents voice can be difficult even for a well-adjusted camper. Made some days harder than others. Last summer we had campers come to camp from 21 states and 19 countries. The bunk unit is important at Camp Lohikan. No one ever gets closed out! Holder s Telephone/Cell Number CARD TYPE Camp Lohikan 343 Wallerville Rd Lake Como, PA Camps - MapQuest. Our in-cabin counselors are college-enrolled staff members who typically return at a rate better than 50%. Spencer's alleged accomplices, Mark Trail, 21, and Cassandra Robertson, 18, both of Wayne County, were held on $20,000 bail. All medications are stored in the health center. Camp Lohikan is a summer camp in The Poconos in Lake Como, Pennsylvania. SUMMER: 343 WALLERVILLE ROAD, LAKE COMO, PA 18437, TEL: 570-798-2707, WINTER: PO BOX 189, GLADSTONE, NJ 07934, TEL: 908-470-9317, 7:15 - Reveille. The program is filled with spirited inter-camp rivalries. we also have numerous camp professionals on board assuming positions like assistant directors, head counselors, division directors and other camp management positions. Show details How it works Browse for the lohikan form Customize and eSign lohikan packing list Send out signed camp lohikan reviews or print it Rate the camp lohikan form 4.8 Satisfied 37 votes be ready to get more Create this form in 5 minutes or less 17 Reviews. EXTREME SPORTS: Honda Quads ATVs (4 wheelers), Mountain Boarding, Skateboarding, In-Line Skating, Mountain Biking, Bungee Trampoline, Paintball, Giant Swing, Dirt Bikes Your childs division director (the adult senior staff leader of the childs age group) will get back to you in a timely manner and provide you with an up-to-date status report on your child. Instructor staff members are trained in the camps procedures related to their specialty. That's why we live for camp! Clinics are specially staffed, concentrated instructional programs designed to focus the campers attention and time on improving a specific set of skills. This is where we shine! 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. For summer 2022 we have tentatively scheduled the following trips: (1) All-camp trip to Dorney Park on July 6th, (2) Senior camper trip to the Wayne County Fair on August 12th, (3) Visiting Day (July 9th) trip for campers without visitors, (4) Weekly Delaware Canoe Trips and other off -camp excursions, e.g., inter-camp games, inspection winner trips, Jericho ice cream trips, golf trips, etc. In most activities there is no limit. Campers entering fifth grade after camp are Super Juniors. He gets to know every camper in camp. At Camp Lohikan we believe we take "camp" to the next level. Super juniors return to their cabins at 9:15pm. At a quarter mile above sea level our mountain air is clean and dry. Books, games and supplies are always fine. Lastly, Lohikans lake is private and surrounded by camp property. These include the camp's linen rental (blankets, sheets, pillow, pillowcase). Inter campers and super juniors on the elective program are scheduled together. All staff members receive training in behavior management during staff orientation. Other requests are met on a case by case basis. Most activities offer limitless scheduling time. Click here. Community service hours are available through the program as are sessions devoted to guiding participants in preparing for the college application process. Counselors assist young campers with everything they need but campers must be able to handle the basics. We train our staff in first aid and CPR during the staff orientation period. Certain clinics are an outgrowth of programs already operating on a daily basis. In so far as the need to contact home while at camp, campers have access to email on a daily basis, so cell phones have no value in this regard. A sample menu is posted on our website and can be viewed by clicking here. Inter-camp games are not limited to the traditional sports programs. Medications are distributed and documented by one of our registered nurses. Program heads are assisted by staff instructors who are primarily college-enrolled individuals or college graduates with college-level training and coaching or teaching experience. The data is entered into our computer scheduling program, which creates the campers schedule of activities for the first week. Its not uncommon for a first-time camper to come to camp without a friend from home. The lake happens to be one of the most popular activity sites in camp! One big reason is that our camp has been owned and directed by the same family for 68 years. Session changes can be made as long as space is available in your childs age group in the desired session. Participants receive "hands-on" leadership training and assume responsibilities in a supervised and FUN atmosphere. Campers participating in the elective program receive an Activity Selection Form in the spring which is used to make activity choices for the first week of attendance. Amazing things happen when kids are having the time of their lives! CampMinder is your access to all things camp! 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. SENIORS are campers entering the eighth through tenth grades (13 to 15 years old). Call us at 908-470-9317 or email your request to info@lohikan.com. A judge arraigned Tyler Spencer, an 18-year-old from Linden, Tenn., and set his bail at $200,000. Emergency procedures are practiced by way of drills held early in every session. We have 38 years of elective programming experience so "we know our stuff". Dance - Modern, Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Aerobics, Choreography, Musical Theater, Contemporary, Lyrical In addition, the camp is equipped with security cameras in certain areas. This allows us to assign an experienced staff member to every cabin. The staff members we interview are also asked to describe a recent act of kindness they performed. Trail and Robertson gave Pennsylvania state police written statements acknowledging their guilt in the incidents at the camp and store. Camp Lohikan has been owned and directed by the Buynak family for over 65 years. Cell phones are prohibited in camp. Parents, friends and family members can also email the camper while the camper attends camp. It takes a lot of time and effort to find counselors who will meet the needs and expectations of our campers and parents. Every activity is staffed by instructors who have their skills verified and have received the training required to safely operate the activity.