Camp IHC
A traditional co-ed overnight camp in Pennsylvania offering a wide range of activities and a focus on community.
▌ Editor's read Camp IHC is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, as evidenced by the ACA logo and link on their website's footer. The camp has a long history, founded in 1938 by Dr. Isaac S. and Mrs. Rose H. Corn, indicating over 85 years of operation. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:2, which is a strong indicator of supervision. The camp also details its rigorous staff hiring process, including background checks, interviews, and extensive training, found on their 'Staff' page. Their 'About Us' section highlights a focus on community, growth, and providing a fun, safe environment. The camp's ownership appears to be for-profit, given its long-standing family ownership and lack of non-profit designation. Social media presence is strong with active Instagram and Facebook accounts.
Who thrives here Ages 7–16
Camp IHC is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 88 (1938 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–16
- Address: 100 Lakefront Rd, Equinunk, PA 18417, USA
- Phone: 570-798-2550
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Full 2026 summer tuition is $17,575 for 7 weeks.
1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 25 to Aug 12.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Full Summer Jun 25 – Aug 12, 2026 · 7 weeks · $17,575
↗ What parents like
- Long-standing traditional camp
- Wide range of activities
↘ Watch for
- High cost
- Website can be difficult to navigate
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp IHC
- What ages does Camp IHC accept?
- Camp IHC is open to children ages 7–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp IHC cost?
- Camp IHC publishes $2,511/week for the standard session. Full 2026 summer tuition is $17,575 for 7 weeks. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp IHC accredited?
- Yes — Camp IHC is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1938 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Camp IHC?
- Camp IHC is operated by a private business, with 1938 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp IHC provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp IHC includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- Does Camp IHC offer transportation?
- Camp IHC provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp IHC with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp IHC.
- Camp Equinunk · Camp Equinunk · Ages 7–16 · $2,285/week
- Camp IHC - Dream Week · Poconos · Ages 7–16