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Camp Chipinaw

Swan Lake Β· Catskills, NY

A classic full-summer coed camp in the Catskills since 1926.

4.7Β· 3 reviews

About Camp Chipinaw

Camp Chipinaw is a traditional coed sleepaway camp on Silver Lake in Swan Lake, New York, in the Catskill Mountains, welcoming campers ages 7–16 since 1926. Its signature is the classic full seven-week summer: a complete waterfront, athletics, gymnastics, theater and arts, outdoor adventure with ropes courses, and deep bunk traditions passed down through generations of Chipinaw families. Its sister camp, Silver Lake Camp, sits on a neighboring campus under the same ownership and offers the flexible-session experience.

Camp Chipinaw Reviews (3)

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What families rate

Food4(2)
Activities4.5(2)
Sports4.5(2)
Communication with parents5(2)
Staff & counselors5(2)
Facilities & bunks4.5(2)
Trips & special events4(2)
Camp spirit & community5(2)

From parents & families(3)

Camp Chipinaw

Sending your kids away for the summer is a big leap, but Chipinaw made it such a positive experience for our family. Both our son and daughter attended, and they each found their own place to thrive. They spent their days playing sports, getting creative with arts and crafts, trying new things, and, most importantly, building friendships that have lasted a lifetime. What really stood out to us was how caring and dedicated everyone was all summer. The counselors did an amazing job making the campers feel included and supported, and the owners were always communicative, responsive, and genuinely invested in the kids' experiences. As parents, that gave us so much peace of mind. Watching our kids come home more confident and independent each summer was such an awesome feeling. We're so grateful to everyone at camp for creating such a special place, and we wholeheartedly recommend it to any family looking for an unforgettable summer.

A camp parent Β· Jul 23, 2026

Happiest place on earth

Some Say it’s Disney- I say it’s Chipinaw- I attended as a child and sent my children here- the facilities are beautiful and ever-improving- the staff is some of the best around. Parent communication is excellent. Traditions are strong and the friendships run deep. Highly recommend!!!

Jamie a Β· Jul 16, 2026

Our Daughter’s Happy Place

Camp Chipinaw is truly my daughter’s happy place. She made lifelong friends, built confidence and made incredible memories. The facilities are amazing. When my daughter went, the owners invested in a state of the art gymnastics facility and there was an incredible circus pavilion. The camp had something for everyone. There were competitive sports, an incredible arts pavilion, horseback riding and a nature area. That being said the most important part of camp was the sense of belonging that the camp fostered. The staff was incredible and it really felt like a family

Hilary Β· Jul 15, 2026

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