Independent Lake
The Summer Camp Where You Create Your Own Summer!
Sessions start June 21, 2026.
ACA Accredited • Family owned & operated • 2 hrs from NYC & Philadelphia
A creative, coed sleepaway camp in Pennsylvania where kids build their own summer. 100+ activities: circus, sports, arts, music & more. ILC is the camp where kids can be everything.
| 2026 Session | Dates | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | June 21 – July 11, 2026⭐️ Now 3 weeks! Limited spots. | $8,025 |
| Session 2 | July 12 – August 01, 20263 weeks. Most Popular Session | $8,025 |
| Session 3 | August 02 – August 15, 2026⭐️ Now 2 weeks! Limited spots. | $5,550 |
| Session 4 | August 17 – August 22, 20261 week. Ages 6-11. New camper trial! | $2,850 |
What really makes this camp special is the owners and their staff. They are warm, professional, and they care about every camper.
Try Something New
We are an “AND” camp. Campers can fly on the trapeze and score a goal on the soccer field. They can record a song and slay a dragon in a role-playing game. At ILC, we celebrate, foster and welcome your creative AND sporty AND artsy AND inquisitive AND musical AND adventurous AND silly sides!
Flying Trapeze • Go-Karts • Wakeboarding • High Ropes • Horseback Riding • Moviemaking • Role-Playing games • BMX
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Camp Your Way
Whether your child is drawn to soccer, flying trapeze, go-karts, recording music, digital arts, horseback riding, or role-playing games, ILC gives every camper the freedom to build a summer that's entirely their own. Families across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maryland, and Florida choose ILC because it's not a specialty camp — it's all of them in one.
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An Individualized Experience
With our flexible 2- to 8-week session options and the ability for campers to choose their own daily activities, camp empowers campers to create their own experience and grow into capable young adults.
Our Program
Celebrating Our Diversity
At ILC, we celebrate diversity and promote creativity. We embrace individuals with their unique talents and ideas with an open-mind and open-heart: with kindness and acceptance.
Our Philosophy
My kids have been going to Independent Lake Camp for six years. This is a well run, multi week, overnight camp.
Believe the Hype! We just sent our 12 yrs old daughter to ILC for the 1st time. She had an amazing time and can’t wait to return next summer.
Just 2 Hours From NYC & Philly
Independent Lake Camp is family owned & operated, ACA Accredited, and we offer 100+ activities. Located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, near New York City, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, ILC offers 2- and 3-week overnight summer camp sessions for boys and girls ages 6–17, with 2026 sessions starting June 21.
We offer tours during the summer, and are very happy to speak with you and answer any questions you might have.