| Camp Lohikan | |
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| Location | Lake Como, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 41°51′05″N75°18′03″W / 41.851334°N 75.300883°W |
| Season | Summer |
| Website | https://www.lohikan.com/ |
Camp Lohikan is a summer camp in The Poconos in Lake Como, Pennsylvania. [1] The summer camp serves boys and girls ages 6–15. [2]
Mike and Arlene Buynak founded Camp Lohikan in 1957. In 1983, the managing of the camp was turned over to their son Mark Buynak. [3]
Mike and Arlene Buynak founded Camp Lohikan in 1957. In 1983, the managing of the camp was turned over to their son Mark Buynak. The camp is non-denominational. Camp Lohikan has more than 200 employees, from all over the United States and the world.
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