Camp Lohikan: A Traditional Co-ed Summer Camp - Arts, Sports & Adventure. Periodic wellness assessments are made by the infirmary staff to confirm good health. Senior activities are coed except for contact sports. The entire camp staff understands that the first-time camper will encounter homesickness in one form or another. 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. Usually 80% of our counselors are American. As a result, our campers stand taller and walk with more confidence after the camp experience. Junior campers also are given activity choices within the cabin-structured program. With respect to our youngest campers, before attending camp, these children must have mastered basic personal skills like being able to take a shower and wash their hair, getting dressed, etc. 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. The two-week programs are equalized in terms of popular special events and evening activities. Its natural to miss mom and dad when youre away. PERFORMING ARTS: Theatre - Acting Techniques, Movement, Song Delivery, Music, Dancing, Costuming, Make-up, Set Design and Construction, Lighting Design, Sound Engineering. Every activity period, whether its tennis, horseback riding or mountain boarding, begins with the teaching of a skill and then leads into play. This is where we shine! Trained and experienced child-care professionals (division directors) supervise the counselors and monitor camper welfare on a daily basis. 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. We're here to help. Campers do not need extra spending money unless they desire to purchase an item from the camp store. 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. Compared to most private camps our full season is longer (55 days vs 49 days) and less expensive ($2000-3000 less). The Open House is a perfect opportunity for first-time campers to meet, enjoy a barbecue, take a tour of the campgrounds, meet summer staff members and maybe even make a new camper friend! 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. They return to their cabin with their counselors at 10:00pm. Click here for Camp Lohikans Events Calendar. Camp is what he lives for! 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. We have families who would be happy to speak with you about camp. 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. Our lake is private and reserved for the exclusive use of our campers and staff. Furthermore, electronic devices are restricted and will be confiscated if they are capable of: (1) taking or storing pictures and/or videos (privacy issues), (2) communicating via the internet, or (3) operating as a cell phone. The living accommodations for the boys and the girls are located on opposite sides of the camp. Consequently, our costs of operation are amortized over a longer period. All activity equipment is the very best available and designed to assure the maximum safety of our campers. On July 16, one day after the last incident at Camp Bonim, Spencer was charged with aggravated assault for allegedly driving into a counselor from the camp outside a local Turkey Hill store, breaking his leg. Senior staff members and program heads bring years of experience to the camp program and provide professional instruction and supervision. If there is a problem, you can count on Mark to solve it. 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. However, we generally run about an 80% return rate. Three days a week reveille is played at 8:15. Camp Lohikan will teach management, patience and a wealth of knowledge in child development. They assume responsibilities for health care, camper counseling, staff management, food service, program operations, camp administration, year-round operations, transportation and maintenance. Weve got the staff, the facilities, and the unique programming that guarantees the camper will experience success and FUN on a daily basis. Lohikans elective program is computerized which allows for parental controls, attendance supervision, and guaranteed placement in the activities that you and your child choose! Campers attend activities because they want to! They choose all of their activities on a daily or weekly basis. We have a GREAT lake! Campers allergic to certain detergents can be accommodated. And theyre surrounded by highly skilled staff members who enjoy working with children. The staff members we select must be excellent role models and warm, nurturing caregivers. Camp Lohikan has been owned and operated by the Buynak family since 1957. We post photos of campers every day of the summer! We also have campers who come from Western and Eastern Europe, North and South America and Asia. It was sometimes difficult to answer to multiple supervises who wanted different things from me. Members will be writtenup on an Incident Form. There is a visiting day scheduled on July 8th for parents to visit their campers, meet staff and enjoy the summer camp setting. The cake and ice cream are really good!!! Our entire camp staff is recruited and trained with this camper need in mind. Amazing things happen when kids are having the time of their lives! "These children were terrorized and in fear for their lives by the actions of this group," Edwards said in the release. CIRCUS ARTS: Mini-Tramp, Rolla Bolla, Circus Bike, Rolling Globe, Acrobatics, Stilts, Hand Balancing, Single/Double/Triple Trapeze, Aerial Hoop, Flying Trapeze, Silks, Teeterboard, Juggling, Unicycle, Spanish Web, Tight Wire, Diabolo, Devil Sticks, Lyra, Clowning, Circus Show Lake use is restricted to camp residents. Amazing things happen when kids are having the time of their lives! Made some days harder than others. Two to four counselors are assigned to a cabin. 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. No one ever leaves the table hungry! 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. This is what we do best! Welcome to Camp Lohikan!. Program specialists, division directors, and counselors are on hand when these activity choices are made to help and advise the campers. The camp's administrators, though, took the incidents very seriously, he said. (2) Parents with the ability to control what activities must appear, as well as those activities that must never appear. All medications are stored in the health center. We also have a dentist on call during the summer for our campers. Each morning, before the program begins, there's an activity change period when campers can make changes in their schedule of activities. Every activity offers beginner through advanced instruction. 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! Other clinics feature activities and instruction in skills not offered in the camps regular daily activity program. Call us at 908-470-9317 or email your request to info@lohikan.com. Campers are encouraged to write or email home at least twice a week. Inter-camp games are not limited to the traditional sports programs. . We employ a diverse group of camp counselors from all over the world. I was ten years old. A camp director with first-hand knowledge of camper life means a lot. CCampers and counselors sit together by cabin in the dining hall and all meal servings are unlimited. No one ever gets closed out! Senior cabins have ten to sixteen campers. Trail and Robertson gave Pennsylvania state police written statements acknowledging their guilt in the incidents at the camp and store. We want our camps to be safe.". Based upon phone call surveys and written questionnaires, 99% of our campers had the summer of their lives and want to return. We have campers that start camp at every age. Clothing is collected by cabin on a weekly basis. Parents can also drive their child to camp. The camps population is divided into three girls and boys divisions: JUNIORS, INTERMEDIATES, and SENIORS. If this is your goal this summer, youve found the right camp! Participation is always optional and everyone gets a chance to play on the team of their choice. We emphasize that the purpose of the inter-camp games program is to have FUN! In 1983 Mike and Arline retired and their son Mark took over the directorship of Camp Lohikan. Siblings can always see each other at mealtimes, daily assemblies, many evening activities, free time, and especially during our Sibling Ice Cream Parties! Our expertise in providing first-time campers with successful summers stems in part from our 68 years of experience working with children in the camp setting. Note: Click on the linked heading text to expand or collapse accordion panels. 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. Winter Office: PO Box 189, Gladstone, New Jersey USA Tel. Camp Lohikan has been accredited by the American Camp Association since its beginning. What sets Camp Lohikan apart from other camps is our program and staff. 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. Though the incidents quickly became the "talk of the camp," he said, most of the camp's 300 children, which age from 6 to 20, did not appear terribly concerned for their safety in the days that followed. Typically, we have campers from over 25 states and 19 countries. Participants receive "hands-on" leadership training and assume responsibilities in a supervised and FUN atmosphere. These clinics are offered to provide campers with strong interest an opportunity to become immersed in the activity (2-4 hours per day) with the purpose of producing more advanced skills in a relatively short period of time. We're so sure, we back it up with a Tuition Refund Guarantee. Inter and Senior campers (6th graders and older) participate in the ELECTIVE FREE-CHOICE program. We are also very proud of our 60 year record of success with first-time campers. Extra horseback riding (in addition to the one free period included each week) is $30 per period. Cabins are equipped with lights, electrical outlets, windows with screens, doors, a sheltered porch with lights, fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, and a walkway. Theyre all camper favorites! We have 38 years of elective programming experience so "we know our stuff". Can I do the activities I like? 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! Junior cabins are composed of six to ten campers. JUNIOR campers are children entering the first through fourth grade (6 to 9 years old). We have an exciting program, dedicated staff, and a huge bag of tools to ensure that homesickness will be cured. It's a terrific location for a summer camp! This camp has everything: a heated swimming pool, private lake with 50+ boats, on-premises stables with 30 horses and 7 miles of trails, over 40,000 square feet of indoor activity facilities, 11 tennis courts equipped with lights, 6 basketball courts, 4 . Many children come to camp to make new friends! 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). 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. A sample menu is posted on our website and can be viewed by clicking here. Division directors meet with each of their campers several times during the day and keep close tabs on first-time campers. Click here for a complete description of Lohikans facilities. Some may be shocked by. Assistant Camp Director/Staff Coordinator (Current Employee) - Lake Como, PA and Gladstone, NJ - October 24, 2015. Your application, transportation forms, payment information, camp photos, summer emails, and camp news are all available on this page. These manuals establish required supervision levels, equipment checks, and operating guidelines to ensure the safe participation of all campers. Most clinics can also be joined during the summer at no charge. Its a big day for the birthday camper and their cabin-mates! Campers and staff are trained to recognize and respond to signals in case of an emergency. No phone calls are made within the first ten days of the campers arrival into camp. Regardless of age, a new camper will never be assigned to a cabin where there are less than three new campers. Our key management staff have over 200 years of combined camp experience. 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. Spencer fled the scene, and was caught later that day by New York state police near Hancock, N.Y. Its apparent in the welcome signs youll see on the first day and the smiles that greet you as you get off the bus. These acts of kindness weigh heavily in our evaluation process. Our success rate with new campers is extremely high. It also takes time and tremendous preparation to ensure that the summer program is both interesting and stimulating for our campers. The camp policy regarding outgoing phone calls (campers calling home) is based upon the understanding that phone calls can be the most challenging form of contact for campers. Regular inspections by these agencies cover buildings, food service, dining hall, kitchen, septic systems, drinking water, and lake water. Campers receive positive recognition for acts of kindness at weekly campfires with the presentation of the Chiefs Award. Typically, our campers participated in more than 150 inter-camp games each summer. You have arrived at Camp Lohikan's CampMinder login page. 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 Its the ultimate in elective programming! CampMinder is your access to all things camp! 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. Session changes can be made as long as space is available in your childs age group in the desired session. Camp Lohikan is located at 343 Wallerville Rd in Lake Como, Pennsylvania 18437. There's no focus on fashion, social status, or competition. Our camp goal is to teach campers new skills as well as guide them in sharpening existing skills. The average age of our in-cabin staff is greater than 21. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Trina Bookman, our Waterfront Director, is a professor at Ohio State University in the Aquatics Department. Mark Buynak is uniquely qualified for the position of camp director having literally grown up in Camp Lohikan. We do our best to accommodate campers with special dietary needs or food allergies. Lohikans health center is typically staffed with a medical doctor and 5-6 nurses who are all residents of the camp. 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. If you have any questions, please call us at 908-470-9317. 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. In addition to distinguished program heads (e.g., Horseback Riding, Circus, Theater, Dance, Music, Rock Band, Swimming, Waterfront, Adventure, Survival Camp, Spy Camp, etc.) Friends who want to travel together are always accommodated! Camper favorites include: the Super Star Games, Night of the Classics, Mad Mikes Mimic Mania, the Rock Hunt, the Ceremony of Chief Lohikan, the Toga Social, the Sadie and Sammi Hawkins Nights, Lohikan Idol, Game Show Night, Talent Show, Campfire and a lot more! If you have any questions, please call us at 908-470-9317. The daily activities for inter campers are gender-specific, except for performing arts, circus arts, creative arts and media arts. We consider our program to be noncompetitive. Our menus have been designed by a nutritionist to be well-rounded and appealing to kids. 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! We have approximately 60 senior staff members living on the campgrounds. 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. Our director, Mark Buynak, has been an ACA Certified Director since 1984. A lot of our daily activities are noncompetitive by nature and many campers schedule these activities exclusively. Our risk management manuals address the operation of every program and facility where injury is possible. 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. In our 65+ years of camp operation we have never had a security concern or situation arise that endangered any of our camp residents. Older campers (Super Juniors, Inters and Seniors) get to CHOOSE ALL OF THEIR ACTIVITIES. Junior campers (4th grade and younger) travel together as a cabin group with their cabin counselor(s) according to a schedule of activities designed for the age and sex of the cabin. Beginner to advanced instruction and progressive skill learning is available in every activity we offer at camp. Meals, evening activities, special events and snack bar/game room times are coed. Safety procedures are an integral part of every daily activity. 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! 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! Based upon the laundry schedule and turnaround time, we recommend that your child have enough clothes to last eight days. More is accomplished when everyones on board, and satisfaction is higher when everyone is doing what they want. All staff members receive training in behavior management during staff orientation. We dont sit around when it rains. Luckily none of the children suffered any serious physical injury, however, the emotional damage is immeasurable.". Camp Lohikan can be contacted via phone at (570) 798-2707 for pricing, hours and directions. We are a relaxed camp environment. At least 50% of Lohikans staff are experienced, returning staff members. We are the First-Time Camper Specialists! Theres a lot to do! Lastly, Lohikans lake is private and surrounded by camp property. In the first episode on July 14, Spencer told police that he drove in circles at a high speed to damage several fields on the Bonim campus, according to a police affidavit obtained by ABC News. 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. PO Box 217 Wallerville Rd, Lake Como, PA 18437-0217. This means a lot to our campers! Our campers do too! Camp managers are co-directors and assistant camp directors, most of whom are year-round employees of the camp. This is the Camp Lohikan company profile. Guidelines as to what can be sent and cannot be sent are detailed in the Parent Handbook. Most kids take the bus to camp if the bus pickup site is located within a convenient driving distance of home. Items for sale include camp t-shirts, sweatshirts, caps, souvenirs, and similar items. Each phase of the staff members training is documented, and upon the successful completion of all training sessions, staff members are qualified as camp counselors. Glassdoor. Made some days harder than others. Assistant Camp Director/Staff Coordinator (Current Employee) - Lake Como, PA and Gladstone, NJ - October 24, 2015. In addition to counselor coverage, three members of the camps senior staff are scheduled night duty and confirm that all is well by visiting the cabins up until 12:30am. Exciting special events are scheduled every week. At this size we have found that our camper population is large enough in each age group to support a full and varied camp program (especially team sports), yet small enough to ensure our personal involvement with each camper. It's also our personal approach and commitment to the happiness of our campers that makes a difference. We have over 50 boats on the lake and campers receive instruction and certification in sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, and jet skiing! The camp entrance is gated and monitored. Will I make friends? OOur staff understands that camp is all about the kids. Certain clinics are an outgrowth of programs already operating on a daily basis. JUNIOR campers (fifth graders and younger) never leave the sight of their cabin counselor(s) day or night. He takes no days off during the camp season. Activity instructors use these rosters to take attendance. Our in-cabin counselors are college-enrolled staff members who typically return at a rate better than 50%. Chris Schultz is our sports program director, and he is the Track and Field Sports Director at Arcadia High School in Arcadia, California. Returning campers take a lot of pride in their knowledge of Camp Lohikan and cant wait to share Whats going to happen next! with newcomers. If you have any questions about how your camper is doing, the division director will be able to give you up to the minute details. Some we won, some we lost, but all were FUN! Counselors assist young campers with everything they need but campers must be able to handle the basics. Junior campers travel according to a cabin schedule and attend activities with other junior cabins. Camp uniforms are expensive and are typically only worn at camp. We have a lot of friendly, outgoing staff who are happy to have the opportunity to be a positive influence in your childs development. BBB File Opened: (3) Campers with the choice of more than 65 daily arts, sports and adventure activities. The camp is huge and has tons of activities. 2:05 - 5:05 - Three one-hour afternoon activity periods. 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 include the camp's linen rental (blankets, sheets, pillow, pillowcase). Campers are checked in and out of activity sites by instructors with the use of a computer-generated attendance roster. This requires special experience and sensitivity. The division director checks in with each camper in the division on a daily basis. We're about 2 1/2 hours from New York City. Certain optional services are available at an extra charge. The campers told police the truck only missed them by about 10 feet. SUMMER: 343 WALLERVILLE ROAD, LAKE COMO, PA 18437, TEL: 570-798-2707, WINTER: PO BOX 189, GLADSTONE, NJ 07934, TEL: 908-470-9317. At 12:30am, all staff members return to their quarters and the night watch takes over. If you have any other questions, please call us! When it comes to sports, our approach is comprehensive with emphasis on learning the skills needed to play the game and enjoy the sport. So we provide food that tastes good and is good for them. Use a camp lohikan incident 2018 template to make your document workflow more streamlined. Hearing a parents voice can be difficult even for a well-adjusted camper. Campers are encouraged to try new things. For over 59 years we have provided a safe, nurturing camp environment where children are encouraged to try new things, learn new skills, make friends, and most of all have FUN! Its the ideal location for summer camp! A caretaker called Honesdale, Pa., police after the group's first intrusion on July 14, according to the affidavit. Camp Lohikan operates a structured program. We are situated on a mountain top overlooking a private lake and miles of mountain vistas. [1] The summer camp serves boys and girls ages 6-15. Everyone from our general counselors to our tennis pro understands that an important goal of the summer is the campers growth as a person. Getting ready for the first-time camp experience can make a child nervous and apprehensive. We recommend that electronic devices be left at home. Use a camp lohikan incident 2018 template to make your document workflow more streamlined. MEDIA ARTS: Radio Broadcasting, Photography, Video Production, Email, Computers, Newspaper At dinner, the lights in the dining hall are dimmed and the birthday cake and ice cream are delivered. It takes a lot of time and effort to find counselors who will meet the needs and expectations of our campers and parents. No one enters the campgrounds without clearance. Camp Lohikan accepts campers ranging in age from 6 to 15 years old. And everyone knows, "You dont have to be the best to have the most FUN!". ), a weekly period of horseback riding (no extra charge!) Its a diverse population that shares two goals: TO HAVE FUN and TO MAKE FRIENDS! All of the cabins are well-maintained, comfortable, wooden structures. Along with personality, character, credentials, and experience we search for individuals who are "kind". Todays child demands choice!!! (908) 470-9317 . Any questions, call us. Senior campers are scheduled activities with other seniors except for activities that work well with a variety of ages, e.g., drama productions, circus shows, etc. This job requires hard work and long hours but will be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. EXTREME SPORTS: Honda Quads ATVs (4 wheelers), Mountain Boarding, Skateboarding, In-Line Skating, Mountain Biking, Bungee Trampoline, Paintball, Giant Swing, Dirt Bikes Counselor applicants must be at least 19 years of age and entering their sophomore year in college. Senior activities are generally coed except for contact sports. Were here to help! The bunk unit is important at Camp Lohikan. 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! We never stop renovating and updating our facilities. Amazing things happen when kids are having the time of their lives! Emergency medical service is located less than 4 miles from the camp and we are within 30 minutes of the Wayne County Hospital, a 24-hour fully-equipped hospital where a wide variety of specialists are available. Campers are supervised daily for proper grooming and cleanliness by their cabin counselors and their division directors.