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Independent Lake Camp

Independent Lake Camp is a premier overnight camp in the Poconos for ages 6-17. ILC is dedicated to being a diverse community with powerful individualized programming, and top-notch facilities &amp; staff. We have been offering respect, creativity and understanding in a challenging and nurturing environment for 30 years. The friendships and connections that are developed at ILC are what makes our community so special. We are a fantastic circus, sports, dance, performing arts, music, aquatics, fine &amp; digital arts, skateboarding, high ropes, role playing games, nature and equestrian camp all rolled into one.

LeapUp Learning

At our Mandarin Chinese Immersion Day Camp we will take your kids on an exciting, imaginative journey to famous Chinese cities. History, geography, architecture, unique customs and traditions, food and more will be introduced to kids in an interactive, fun and immersive language environment. Age appropriate activities such as games, storytelling, art projects, music and theater, sports and cooking as well as special demonstrations or performances.

Pocono Springs Camp

Located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains, just 75 miles from New York City and 100 miles from Philadelphia, Pocono Springs Camp offers a unique concept in the world of overnight summer camps: a traditional co-ed camp experience in a 5-week program. Pocono Springs offers an extensive variety of activities and healthy challenges that allow campers to flourish. Campers have the opportunity to experience personal success, build confidence and independence, while creating lifelong friendships and lasting memories.

Artistree Performing Arts

Join us for the most incredible summer of musical theater at CAMP ARTISTREE!&nbsp; If your child loves performing, then Artistree is the place to be.&nbsp; Each day combines the essential components of putting on a show--acting, singing and dancing--with the fun of a traditional camp atmosphere like games, crafts and time outdoors.&nbsp; It's a camp experience like no other!&nbsp; Preschool Camp runs the weeks of June 14th (Descendants) and 21st (Frozen).&nbsp;&nbsp; We then begin our Summer Show Intensives for both Kids, Grades K-4 (Willy Wonka:&nbsp; July 6-23 and Jungle Book:&nbsp; July 26-August 13) and Tweens/Teens, Grades 5th-10th (Shrek:&nbsp; July 6-23 and Into the Woods:&nbsp; July 26-August 13).&nbsp; Teens and Young Adults have their own show (Rock of Ages--July 6-August 5) which rehearses in the evenings and is performed at Harbor Island Park in conjunction with the Village of Mamaroneck.&nbsp;&nbsp; We end the summer with week-long theater intensives the weeks of August 16, 23 and 30.&nbsp; Mention Westchester Family and get $50 off any camp program!&nbsp; Enroll now at artistreearts.com.&nbsp; We can't wait to spend the summer with you at Camp Artistree!