If you’re comparing New York summer camps, the best decision usually comes down to three things: – Fit: does your child thrive in a structured, community centered environment? – Supervision: who’s responsible for daily care, and what training do staff receive? – Confidence building: does the program help kids try new things safely and consistently? If you want help thinking it through, we’re happy to talk. Hannah is available to answer questions and help you decide whether Camp Lakota is a good fit for your family.
Water Sports
Nestled by the serene Masten Lake, the camp ensures that every camper is given a chance to explore and master a diverse array of water sports skills, making each moment by the water an adventure to remember.
Water Sports Camp Lakota is a co-ed sleepaway summer camp in New York’s Catskill Mountains, close enough for NYC area families and far enough to feel like a true summer reset. On Masten Lake, campers build confidence through daily structure, supportive counselors, and a program packed with water sports, land sports, and creative arts. If you’re exploring summer camps in New York for the first time, we’ll help you evaluate fit, timing, and readiness so you can feel confident before you commit.
WHY LAKOTA?
At Camp Lakota, we nurture essential values of sharing, integrity, responsibility, and respect. In our friendly, secure, and joyous environment, campers not only learn these values but also experience their significance firsthand.
Why Lakota
rookie day
At Rookie Day, your child will forge connections that could last a lifetime. It’s a chance for young campers to get a taste of the sleepaway camp experience in a fun and welcoming environment.
Rookie DayOffering a wide array of exciting and diverse activities, our campers engage in numerous adventures throughout the summer. Ask us about our speciality activities!
“Camp Lakota is family! They have been a part of our family for three generations. Camp Lakota is our kids’ home away from home. Over the years they have been able to create lifelong friendships and memories are made at Camp Lakota.”
Nicky Tesser
Sons 16 & 13 Years Old
“Camp Lakota has been my children’s home away from home for the last ten-plus years. Lakota offers an intimate environment where everybody knows everybody, and everyone feels like family. It’s a place where the friendships between kids are strong and last a lifetime!”
Alyse Dosik
Daughter 8 Years Old
“Camp Lakota offers amazing new adventures and activities that allow our daughter to step out of her comfort zone and try something new. With these new activities and adventures come a lifetime full of positive memories and traditions. Lakota will be a tremendous part of our family forever.”
Jason & Marcie Tresh
Daughter 11 Years Old
