Camp Overview

Camp Lakota, located just 90 miles from New York City, sits high atop the Wurtsboro Hills in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains. We are situated on 200 of the most beautiful acres of land. Our Masten Lake with its sandy beaches and diverse waterfront sports has helped make Lakota a family tradition for 90 years.

We offer a full range of land and water sports and a wide range of specialty activities, including horseback riding on campus, 150 ft zip line, 50 ft climbing wall, low ropes course, and waterskiing.

Our tennis courts, beach volleyball courts, basketball courts, and hockey rinks are well lit for night activities. Two terrific heated swimming pools, also with lighting, allow campers to enjoy swimming both day and night. We also offer a comprehensive Theater and Music program at camp.

Staff Time Off

1 day off a week, not including the first and last weeks of camp. Staff nights work out to be 3-4- nights on, 3-4 nights off each week.

Staff Qualities

General Counselor
A counselor is responsible for the health, hygiene, and safety of the campers in his/her bunk. Cleanliness and neatness are the responsibility of the counselor. Through your example and leadership, the campers must share in the care of every bunk. A counselor should be able to guide and supervise, and must be enthusiastic, patient, and self-controlled. A sense of humor is essential.

Activity Specialist
A specialty counselor is responsible for teaching a particular activity or skill, at least some of the time. You are to be with the campers in your bunk the remainder of the day. Each counselor is responsible for the health, hygiene, and safety of each camper in his/her bunk. A counselor should be able to guide and supervise, and must be enthusiastic, patient, and self controlled. A sense of humor is essential.

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