Location: Independent Lake Camp is located in Orson, Pennsylvania and is set in the Endless Mountain region of the Pocono Mountains. We are in the very northeastern tip of Pennsylvania, 40 minutes northeast of Scranton or 40 minutes southeast of Binghamton, New York. We are near the New York border. Although we are located in Orson Pennsylvania, our summer postal address is Lakewood Pennsylvania. Orson is too small for its own post office.

Transportation: Transportation is not included in tuition. There is an additional charge for those requiring our transportation to and from camp. This is non refundable after June 1st. We have pick-up and drop-off points in Newark-Airport (NJ-NY), Philadelphia, PA and Baltimore, MD. For those flying to camp, Newark Airport is the most convenient.

Sessions: Campers and their families can select a 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 or 9 week season. And since we create each session to stand on its own as a fully inclusive season, complete with a final performance and exhibition day, our 2-week campers do not experience a truncated or diluted version of longer-season camp.

Visiting: We have an open door policy, but we recommend the last day of the session. For those planning to visit during the regular camp activity day a phone call is appreciated in advance.

Performance Day: The last Saturday of every session is performance day. Performances and exhibitions are presented throughout the day.

Phone Calls: We have an open calling policy where campers may call home at their convenience but not during an activity.

Your Bunk: When you arrive at camp, you will be assigned a bunk. Unless special arrangements were made, you should be in a bunk with campers in your own grade. Where possible, special requests for placement with friends will be taken into consideration. Two or three counselors will be living in each bunk. Bathrooms are in the bunks, housing two stalls, two basins and one shower.

Laundry: Laundry by a commercial service is included in tuition. Is picked up on Sunday and returned Monday.

Banking: Each camper has their own camper bank account and we suggest $125 per session to cover any trips or miscellaneous expenses. Camper accounts will be set up prior to coming to camp.

Trips: On occasion, we offer trips out of camp, which are optional. These trips are not included in tuition. You will be advised of trip offerings and prices when available. The money in your camper account should cover these trips.

Tipping: We suggest $20 per counselor per session.

Medical: The Infirmary is always open and there is a hospital nearby for emergencies. The camp's medical staff live in the Infirmary. All campers must receive a medical examination before camp and their completed form must be at camp prior to the camper's arrival. All medications are kept and managed by the medical staff.

In Case of Illness: There is an infirmary call in the morning after breakfast and another before dinner. If you do not feel well during the day or night and do not believe you should wait for regular infirmary hours, the medical staff are on call 24 hours.

Program Attendance: There is tremendous flexibility and choice in the ILC program. Late afternoon quiet time is available for showers, etc. Remaining in the bunk and not doing Primes or Dailies is not an option.

Behavior: Our rules have been formulated for the general welfare of the entire camp community. They are of the common sense variety and enforced consistently.

A Non-Smoking and Drug-Free Camp: Any person found in possession of, or in the presence of tobacco, narcotics, liquor or any other intoxicants or non-prescription drugs will be dismissed from camp without refund.

Cancellation: As stated in our agreement, if you cancel before April 1st all monies except the agreed upon administration fee will be refunded. After that time there are no refunds. We do make available a camper tuition insurance option which we highly recommend.