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Getting to Camp Lakota

All Camp Lakota campers travel to and from camp by chartered bus. It’s part of the tradition here; the summer starts the moment your camper steps on board and finds a seat next to a friend they haven’t seen since last August.

We have bus stops across New York and New Jersey, and chartered bus transportation is included in your tuition.

Questions About Transportation? Call 845-888-5611

Opening Day and Buses

We ask that all campers take the bus to and from camp. There are several bus stops in New York and New Jersey to make the trip convenient for every family.

When you complete your enrollment forms, you’ll be asked to fill out a Bus Choice Form, where you’ll select which stop you’ll be bringing your camper to. If you have more than one camper, please complete a separate form for each child.

Important: Vehicles are not permitted on campus during the summer, so we’re unable to accommodate parent drop-off on opening day.

If any of the stops below don’t work for your family, please call or email us. We’ll help you arrange transportation for your child.

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Bus Stop Locations

  • Long Island Macy’s Manhasset — Parking Lot 1100 Northern Blvd, Manhasset, NY (Macy’s borders Community Drive as well)
  • Westchester Office Complex Parking Lot 200 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY
  • Northern New Jersey Montvale “Park & Ride” at the Garden State Parkway rest stop Montvale, NJ — 4 miles north of Exit 165

What Campers Bring on the Bus

Campers can bring only a carry-on backpack with them to their seat. All other bags and trunks are shipped to camp separately ahead of opening day through our baggage service, so nothing else needs to travel on the bus.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do all campers have to take the bus to Camp Lakota?

Yes, all Camp Lakota campers travel to and from camp by chartered bus. Vehicles are not permitted on campus during the summer, so parent drop-off on opening day isn’t possible.

Where are the Camp Lakota bus stops?

There are three stops: Macy’s Manhasset on Long Island, an office complex parking lot at 200 White Plains Road in Tarrytown for Westchester families, and the Montvale Park & Ride off the Garden State Parkway in northern New Jersey.

How do I choose a bus stop?

You’ll select your stop on the Bus Choice Form, which is part of your enrollment paperwork. Families with more than one camper need to complete a form for each child.

Is bus transportation included in tuition?

Yes, chartered bus transportation is included in Camp Lakota’s all-inclusive tuition.

What if none of the bus stops work for us?

Call or email us and we’ll help you arrange transportation for your child.

Can my camper bring luggage on the bus?

Only a carry-on backpack. All trunks and duffels are shipped ahead through Camp Trunk Delivery and will be waiting in your camper’s bunk when they arrive.

To discuss your family’s situation, call Camp Lakota directly at 845-888-5611 or request info.

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Questions About the Bus?

We’re happy to walk through any of this with you.

Phone: 845-888-5611 Email: info@camplakota.com

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