Various military schools and regular campgrounds have summer military-style camping. Pennsylvania has several camps at varying levels to meet the needs of families looking for a military-style summer camp for their children. These programs have open houses and various other opportunities to show the families what they offer before making a decision.
Valley Forge Military College in Wayne, Pa., runs an intense military summer program on its campus. The camp focuses on character, teamwork, integrity and leadership. The program can also be customized a bit so campers get to do something that fits their individual interests.
Valley Forge Military Academy
1001 Eagle Road
Wayne, PA 19087
610-989-1300
vfmac.edu
This camp is several summer camps rolled into one. The camp offers programs geared toward the military such as a military spy summer camp, survival camp and an adventures program that has elements of a military-style summer camp. Camp Lohikan is located on 1,200 acres in the Pocono Mountains. This camp is rewarding and challenging.
Camp Lohikan
343 Wallerville Road
Lake Como, PA 18437
570-798-2707
lohikan.com
This military institute has been in existence since 1836. It has an intense military-style school that runs during the school year. In the summer it offers a program that builds an individual's self confidence and core values. It also has a mini-camp in May for high school juniors and seniors. This is a way to potentially recruit cadets, offering some of the same programs the summer camp offers.
Carson Long Military Institute
200 N. Carlisle St.
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
717-582-2121
carsonlong.org
