Enrollment is open – please explore our camp dates and tuition rates for 2027!
| Grade (By 9/1/27) | 3 Week | 6 Week (Regular Pricing) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st – 5th | $5,850 | $10,150 |
| 6th – 10th | N/A | $11,500 |
| 11th (CIT) | N/A | $11,100* |
* Includes CIT West Coast Trip; flight billed separately.
Meals, bus transportation, day trips, specialty activities, laundry, horseback riding, waterskiing, go-karts, and all special events are included.
Airfare, baggage transport, private lessons, and 7th–10th grade trips are billed separately.
Eligible campers can take advantage of ONE of the following: Early Bird OR Sibling (5% off additional children). Discounts cannot be combined; when both apply, the more advantageous discount is applied.
Camp Lakota has been family-owned since 1924, so our pricing is straightforward, no corporate markups, no surprise add-ons.
For first-time younger campers (grades 1–5), the 3-week session is a great first experience, with the option to extend. While for families who want the full traditional experience, the 6-week session gives campers time to settle in, build friendships, and fully participate in major camp traditions and events.
We understand, now more than ever, the value of giving our campers the full traditional summer camp experience while also allowing time for family events, sports, and other activities outside of camp. Our program is tailored to accommodate different school systems, allowing it to fit the schedules of campers from all over the country.
Our six-week session lets campers take advantage of everything Lakota has to offer. Campers can explore a wide variety of activities, learn new skills, or improve on current ones, and six weeks allows for large camp-wide events such as Color War, camp trips, and theater shows.
Having every camper at Lakota be part of our full six-week program helps establish a truly unified camp experience, where they can create friendships and memories that last a lifetime.
We offer a three-week session for first-time campers (grades 1–5 only), with the option to extend to the full session. This gives our youngest campers a chance to ease into camp life, with the option to extend in their first year or return for the full session the following summer.
Still not sure which is right? Request info and we’ll help you choose based on age, readiness, and your summer schedule.
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Sleepaway camp tuition varies widely based on session length, location, and what’s included.
At Camp Lakota, pricing for Summer 2026 starts at $5,650 for a 3-week session (grades 1–5) and ranges from $9,200 to $10,950 for the 6-week session depending on grade and timing. Most importantly, Camp Lakota’s tuition is fully all-inclusive of meals, bus transportation, day trips, specialty activities like horseback riding and waterskiing, go-karts, laundry, canteen shop, and all special events are covered. This means there are no surprise add-ons to budget around.
Sleepaway camp costs vary considerably depending on session length, region, and amenities offered. When evaluating price, what matters most is what’s actually included. Some camps charge separately for specialty activities, transportation, and meals, while others bundle everything into tuition.
Camp Lakota’s all-inclusive pricing covers the full experience: horseback riding, waterskiing, athletics, day trips, laundry, and more are all part of the base tuition with no hidden fees.
Session end dates depend on the program length a family chooses. At Camp Lakota, the first 3-week session ends July 20th, the second 3-week session ends August 7th, and the full 6-week session concludes August 7th.
Most camps open enrollment months before the summer, and spots at established camps with returning families can fill quickly. Enrollment for Summer 2027 at Camp Lakota is open now, and new campers can ask about the Early Bird discount.
Camp Lakota offers a sibling discount of 5% off tuition for additional children, which can make a meaningful difference for families enrolling more than one camper. For families looking for a lower-commitment starting point, the 3-week session is available for first-time campers in grades 1–5.
To discuss your family’s situation, call Camp Lakota directly at 845-888-5611 or request info.
Camp Lakota’s tuition is fully all-inclusive: meals, chartered bus transportation, day trips, the canteen shop, all specialty activities (including horseback riding, waterskiing, and go-karts), laundry service, and all special events are covered in the base price, with no additional fees.
The only items billed separately are airfare, baggage transport for families using camp trucking services, private lessons, and 7th–10th grade trips. For CITs, tuition includes the West Coast Trip, with airfare billed separately.
For most first-time campers in grades 1–5, the 3-week session is a natural starting point; it’s long enough to settle in and make real friends, without feeling like an overwhelming commitment. Camp Lakota also offers the option to extend from 3 to 6 weeks, so families aren’t locked in if a camper loves it. For campers in grades 6–10, only the full 6-week session is available, giving older campers time to take part in everything Lakota offers, including Color War, camp-wide trips, theater shows, and overnight excursions.
Read our full guide on Choosing the Right Summer Camp Length for Your Child if you want to learn more about each option.