Second Half (28 days) - 7th grade and younger
Camp Lohikan is a traditional overnight summer camp in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania offering over 60...
▌ Editor's read Camp Lohikan's website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate summer camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, confirming adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp has been operating for 67 years, founded by Mike and Sue Buynak, indicating a long-standing history and experience in youth camping. The website explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks, highlighting a focus on camper safety and supervision. Camp Lohikan is an overnight program offering over 60 activities. Google reviews show a rating of 4.6 stars based on 100+ reviews, with many parents praising the variety of activities and the caring staff.
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Second Half (28 days) - 7th grade and younger fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given overnight/sleepaway program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1959 (67 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 343 Wallerville Rd, Lake Como, PA 18437
- Phone: (908) 470-9317
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Cost varies by session length and camper age. One-week sessions are available.
Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jul 26 to Aug 22.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Second Half (28 days) Jul 26 – Aug 22, 2026 · 4 weeks · $6,000
↗ What parents like
- Over 65 daily activities
- Flexible session lengths
- Horseback riding included
↘ Watch for
- Pricey for longer sessions
- Limited one-week options
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Second Half (28 days) - 7th grade and younger
- What ages does Second Half (28 days) - 7th grade and younger accept?
- Second Half (28 days) - 7th grade and younger is open to children ages 6–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Second Half (28 days) - 7th grade and younger cost?
- Second Half (28 days) - 7th grade and younger publishes $1,650/week for the standard session. Cost varies by session length and camper age. One-week sessions are available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Second Half (28 days) - 7th grade and younger's hours?
- Second Half (28 days) - 7th grade and younger runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Second Half (28 days) - 7th grade and younger accredited?
- Yes — Second Half (28 days) - 7th grade and younger is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 67 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Second Half (28 days) - 7th grade and younger?
- Second Half (28 days) - 7th grade and younger is operated by a private business, with 67 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Second Half (28 days) - 7th grade and younger provide lunch?
- Yes — Second Half (28 days) - 7th grade and younger includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Second Half (28 days) - 7th grade and younger compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Lake Como?
- Second Half (28 days) - 7th grade and younger is one of 17 overnight/sleepaway camps in Lake Como that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Second Half (28 days) - 7th grade and younger with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Second Half (28 days) - 7th grade and younger.
- 14 Day Session (August 9 - August 22) - 7th grade and younger · Lake Como, PA · Ages 6–12 · $1,413/week
- 14 Day Session (July 12 - July 25) · Lake Como, PA · Ages 6–15 · $1,888/week
- 14 Day Session (July 26 - August 8) · Lake Como, PA · Ages 6–15 · $1,725/week
- 14 Day Session (June 28 - July 11) - 7th grade and younger · Lake Como, PA · Ages 6–12 · $1,625/week
- August One-Week Mini-Camp · Lake Como, PA · Ages 6–15 · $1,500/week
- August Rookie Session - One Week · Lake Como, PA · Ages 6–15 · $1,550/week
- Camp Lohikan · Lake Como, PA · Ages 6–15 · $1,450/week
- June One-Week Mini-Camp · Lake Como, PA · Ages 6–15 · $1,550/week