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Chestnut Lake Camp

Honesdale, PA
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chestnutlakecamp.com

    • About Us

    Located just 2 ½ hours from New York City and Philadelphia, our unsurpassed facilities are set on 200 acres in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. As you enter our gates, you immediately get a feeling that Chestnut Lake is a special place. Friendship, spirit and excitement can be seen and heard all throughout camp. We have created a community where campers have the freedom and confidence to be themselves. Our "Bring Out The Best" philosophy encourages every camper to try new things as well as show off their talents during their fun-filled summer. We are a community of people who are living in the positive state. Together we encourage choices and behavior that foster individual growth through the development of self-confidence and acceptance of others. Success in our community is based on ATTITUDE rather than APTITUDE.

    Located just 2 ½ hours from New York City and Philadelphia, our unsurpassed facilities are set on 200 acres in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. As you enter our gates, you immediately get a feeling that Chestnut Lake is a special place. Friendship, spirit and excitement can be seen and heard all throughout camp. We have created a community where campers have the freedom and confidence to be themselves. Our "Bring Out The Best" philosophy encourages every camper to try new things as well as show off their talents during their fun-filled summer. We are a community of people who are living in the positive state. Together we encourage choices and behavior that foster individual growth through the development of self-confidence and acceptance of others. Success in our community is based on ATTITUDE rather than APTITUDE.

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