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Chestnut Lake Camp

  • Coed
  • Ages 7-15
  • Traditional

Overview

As you enter our gates, you will feel that Chestnut Lake is a special place. Friendship, spirit and excitement can be seen and heard throughout the property and among the extraordinary children and adults that form such a dynamic and caring community. Our “Bring Out The Best” philosophy encourages every camper to try new things, explore their passions, and become their true selves.

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Unique Features

  • Chestnut Lake Camp provides a wide range of sports activities, ensuring that campers can participate in their favorite sports and try new ones
  • Expansive woodshop, culinary arts, fine arts studio, ceramics, textiles, and a Record-It Studio with rock band, vocal booth, control room, video production, radio, and digital media.
  • Olympic-size, heated saltwater pool used for swim instruction, recreational swim, swim team practices, and swim meets.
  • Modern, spacious bunks, an air-conditioned dining hall, and a health center with on-site medical staff to ensure campers’ comfort and safety.
  • The lakefront features a massive Wibit obstacle course with a blob, trampoline, and more, along with tow sports like waterskiing, wakeboarding, tubing, and banana boats.

Dates & Rates

2024 Season:

  • Camp Season June 29 - August 17
  • Session Lengths 3, 4, 7 weeks
  • Cost $1,500 - $2,000 /week

Financial Offers:

  • Tiered/sliding scale tutition: No
  • Financial assistance: No
  • Special discounts: Available

Accommodations

Bunks

  • Type: Cabins
  • Not open air
  • Electricity/lights
  • No air conditioning
  • No separate bathhouse
  • Showers attached
  • Toilets attached

Health

  • Staff certified in First Aid / CPR
  • Doctor onsite
  • Nurse onsite
  • 24/7 medical staff
  • Health Center

Dietary Needs

  • Food Allergies
  • Gluten Free
  • No kosher
  • Peanut-free
  • Tree nut-free
  • Vegan friendly
  • Vegetarian friendly

International Campers

  • Enrolls non-US campers
  • 10 countries have attended
  • Australia
  • Canada
  • Switzerland
  • Spain
  • France
  • England
  • Scotland
  • Wales
  • Ireland
  • Israel

Welcome Message

Aaron and Ann Selkow, Camp Owners/Directors since 2020

Aaron and Ann arrived at Chestnut Lake in 2020 with more than 45 years of shared professional experience leading camps and are thrilled to be growing deep roots in Beach Lake, PA. Chestnut was opened by its partner camp, Trail's End, with a commitment to excellence for its campers and staff within a flexible session model (4/3/7-week sessions).

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