Camp Seneca Lake

Honesdale, PA

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About Camp Seneca Lake

Facilities — full list including ropes course, go karts, ice rink, dance pavilion

Facilities include basketball courts, tennis courts, hockey rinks, an indoor hockey rink, beach volleyball courts, baseball fields, a running track, soccer fields, Shul + Beit Midrash, climbing wall, heated indoor and outdoor pools, Seneca Sprinkles Ice Cream Parlor, a ropes course, pickleball courts, go karts, a new dining room, a new dance pavilion, football fields, a weight room, a playhouse, indoor gyms, a spin studio, Gus's Cookies Bakery, paintball course, archery course, and a golf driving range — all on 195 wooded and landscaped acres.

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1010 Niles Pond Road, Honesdale, PA 18431Approximate map location; confirm arrival directions with the camp.Open map ↗© OpenStreetMap contributors

At a glance

Address: 1010 Niles Pond Road, Honesdale, PA 18431
Enrollment: Coed

Activities

Waterfront

Kayaking
Sailing
Fishing
Wakeboarding
Windsurfing

Land Sports

Soccer
Tennis
Basketball
Archery
Volleyball
Baseball
Softball
Hockey

Arts & Creative

Dance
Music

Outdoor Adventure

Rock climbing

More activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking
Banana Boating
Batting Cages
Beach Volleyball
Boating
Bubble Soccer
Bungee Jump
Chinuch
Cooking
Drama
Football
General Swim
Go Karts
Golf
Hockey – Floor, Roller, Ice
Instructional Swim
Kneeboarding
Mountain Bikes
Paintball
Ropes Course
Spinning
Team Handball
Track & Field
Water Skiing
Weights & Conditioning

Clues to fit

Activities — waterfront, athletics, culture, adventure

Waterfront activities include general swim, instructional swim, water skiing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding, boating, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, banana boating, and fishing. Athletics include basketball, hockey (floor, roller, and ice), softball, baseball, tennis, golf, soccer, volleyball, dance, and track & field. Culture offerings include Chinuch, drama, music, arts & crafts, baking, and cooking. Adventure options include bungee jump, ropes course, mountain bikes, rock climbing, paintball, go karts, and archery.

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Independence, growth & leadership

Bunk assignments — requests reviewed with leadership and history

We review your requests extensively, as well as considering previous summers and guidance from camp leadership to determine bunks.

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Mission — safe Torah-true community, self-esteem, lasting friendships

We provide a safe environment in a Torah-true community where campers experience new activities, build self-esteem, develop lasting friendships, and collect a lifetime of memories all while reinforcing our common Jewish values and love of Israel.

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2027 sessions & tuition

Full Summer — Entering 10th Grade in September 2027

2027-06-30 – 2027-08-19

7 weeks · $14,850

Grades 10–10 (entering)

Overnight camp

Additional $400 trip fees + tips. Additional fee for towel service.

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Full Summer — Entering 3rd Grade in September 2027

2027-06-30 – 2027-08-19

7 weeks · $9,750

Grades 3–3 (entering)

Overnight camp

Additional $525–$650 for counselor and waiter/waitress tips. Additional fee for towel service.

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Full Summer — Entering 4th and 5th Grade in September 2027

2027-06-30 – 2027-08-19

7 weeks · $12,495

Grades 4–5 (entering)

Overnight camp

Additional $525–$650 for counselor and waiter/waitress tips. Additional fee for towel service.

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Full Summer — Entering 6th and 7th Grade in September 2027

2027-06-30 – 2027-08-19

7 weeks · $13,850

Grades 6–7 (entering)

Overnight camp

Additional $525–$650 for counselor and waiter/waitress tips. Additional fee for towel service.

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Full Summer — Entering 8th and 9th Grade in September 2027

2027-06-30 – 2027-08-19

7 weeks · $14,550

Grades 8–9 (entering)

Overnight camp

Additional $525–$650 for counselor and waiter/waitress tips. Additional fee for towel service.

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Full Summer — Special Needs

2027-06-30 – 2027-08-19

7 weeks · $15,475

Overnight camp

Listed as 'Special Needs' pricing tier. No grade or age range stated.

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1st Half Summer — Entering 4th Grade in September 2027

2027-06-30 – 2027-07-25

3.5 weeks · $8,975

Grades 4–4 (entering)

Overnight camp

Additional $275 for counselor and waiter/waitress tips. Additional fee for towel service.

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1st Half Summer — Entering 5th Grade in September 2027

2027-06-30 – 2027-07-25

3.5 weeks · $9,475

Grades 5–5 (entering)

Overnight camp

Additional $275 for counselor and waiter/waitress tips. Additional fee for towel service.

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1st Half Summer — Entering 3rd Grade in September 2027

2027-06-30 – 2027-07-25

3.5 weeks · $7,450

Grades 3–3 (entering)

Overnight camp

Additional $275 for counselor and waiter/waitress tips. Additional fee for towel service.

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Mini Trial Camp #1 — Entering 3rd–4th Grade, Jul 26–Jul 29

2027-07-26 – 2027-07-29

$625

Grades 3–4 (entering)

Overnight camp

4 days and 3 nights. $60 tips additional. Includes transportation to and from camp. Option to extend to half summer. For NEW campers only.

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Mini Trial Camp #2 — Entering 3rd–4th Grade, Aug 1–Aug 4

2027-08-01 – 2027-08-04

$625

Grades 3–4 (entering)

Overnight camp

4 days and 3 nights. $60 tips additional. Includes transportation from camp only. Option to extend to half summer. For NEW campers only. Registration opens once Mini Camp #1 is sold out.

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Programs & camp life

What Camp Seneca Lake is — overview

Camp Seneca Lake, located in Honesdale, PA in the scenic Pocono Mountains is the premier Modern Orthodox Jewish coed camp in the U.S. Our establishment in 1974 has set the highest standard for Jewish camping in the industry. Our 195 wooded and landscaped acres feature a private lake, outstanding sports facilities, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, three gyms, tennis courts and much more. All indoor areas including dining room, shul and bunks are all comfortably air conditioned.

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For parents & families

Food — meals, ice cream parlor, daily options

High quality, nourishing meals, with daily salad bar and pasta station, plus our famous ice cream parlor are all part of the Seneca experience.

Health & medical — nursing staff, camp doctor, Wayne Memorial Hospital

We have a full-time nursing staff as well as a camp doctor. Most illnesses and injuries can be treated in camp. If your child needs further attention they will be taken to Wayne Memorial Hospital a short trip away.

Parent communication — Campminder emails, phone calls on schedule

You can email your camper anytime through Campminder, which can be found on the home page of our website. We print all emails first thing in the morning. Your camper will receive the emails after the mail has arrived and has been sorted. Your child will call you several times over the summer. Schedule to be provided before the summer.