CAMPERS WHO ARE FINISHING 1st, 2nd and 3rd GRADE ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR THREE INCREDIBLE DAYS OF FUN AT OUR ROOKIE CAMPS.

Are you beginning to wonder if your child has outgrown day camp ? Is your child ready for greater independence ? Three days of meeting new friends, learning new skills, growing up, and most important of all - having fun, can make all the difference in the world.

Why has Lokanda developed a Rookie Camp?

According to Ray Diamond, Lokanda's Director, " Rookie Camp is just another way that Lokanda can help parents and campers raise their comfort level about going away to camp."

Lokanda is also aware that just getting used to the idea of going away for the first time involves process. Our Rookie Camp is designed to provide a comfortable transition from day camp to sleep-away camp for both children and their parents.

Rookie Camp provides an opportunity for campers to experience the excitement of a summer at Lokanda, and gives parents a chance to see how Lokanda can help your child be more independent, make new friends and build self-confidence. Most of all, Lokanda’s Rookie Camp is a lot of fun!

In response to parent requests, this year we are offering a mid-week program in addition to our traditional Rookie Weekend. Rookies will sleep in a bunk with Lokanda campers of the same age. This will greatly enhance the Rookie Camp experience and comfort level for camp.

Our Rookies will receive instruction from Lokanda's outstanding Sports Specialists, their Group Leaders will have terrific new Lokanda games for them to play, and they'll have an opportunity to try all of our wonderful Waterfront areas.

But that's not all ! Our Rookies will also get a chance to create amazing projects at our Crafts Shops, they'll be able to enjoy our Outdoor Adventure Programs, and they're going to love the special Evening Activities our Head Counselors have planned for them.

The dates of the Rookie Camp sessions :

- July 23rd (Mon) – July 25th (Wed

- July 27th (Fri) – July 29th (Sun)

On the last day of both Rookie Camp sessions, parents are invited to come up to camp. Rookie campers will be able to show their parents the many activities they were able to participate in and introduce them to campers and staff they connected with during Rookie Camp.

If this is your first time at Camp Lokanda schedule a tour of our camp so that your many questions about our program, staffing and philosophy can be answered.

For information from September to June call either Beth 845-638-0004 or in Florida call Andrea on 954-227-6945. Or during the camp season, please contact Beth or Andrea on 845-557-8536.