Lakewood, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lakewood, Pennsylvania
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| Village of Lakewood | |
Lakewood, as seen from PA-370.
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| Nickname(s):
Little York, Lakin, Como, Winwood (all historical)
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 Lakewood, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| U.S. Congressional District | 10 |
| County | Wayne |
| School District | Wayne Highlands Region I |
| Magisterial District | 22-3-04 |
| Township | Preston |
| Settled | 1817 |
| Founded by | David Wooley, James Moore, and Franklin Duval |
| Elevation | 1,778 ft (542 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern Daylight (EDT)) |
| ZIP code |
18439
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1181094 |
| FIPS code | 42-127-62600-41096 |
| Major Roads |  |
Lakewood is a small village located in Preston Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It is part of the United States. You can find Lakewood on Pennsylvania Route 370 (PA-370). It's about 7 miles (11 km) east of Thompson, Pennsylvania and 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Hancock, New York.
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Discover Lakewood: History and Community Life
Lakewood is a friendly village with important places for its community. It has a local government building, a school, and a library. These places help the village run smoothly and offer services to everyone living there.
Local Government and Services
The Preston Township Municipal Building is in Lakewood. This building is like the town hall where local decisions are made. It helps manage things for the whole township.
The Northern Wayne Community Library is also here. It is part of the Wayne Library Alliance. Libraries are great places to read books, do homework, and learn new things.
Education in Lakewood
Preston Area School: Learning and Community Hub
Lakewood is home to the Preston Area School. This is the only school in the township. It teaches about 190 students from kindergarten through eighth grade.
The school has 28 full-time and part-time teachers. There are also 10 support staff members who help everything run well. The school has a parent–teacher organization (PTO). This group helps connect parents and teachers. The Preston Area School is more than just a school; it also acts as a community center for the area.
Fun Summer Camps in Lakewood
Lakewood is a popular spot for summer camps! Many kids come here during the summer months to have fun and make new friends. These camps offer different activities and experiences.
Some of the well-known summer camps in the area include:
- Camp Ramah
- Camp Morasha
- Camp Weequahic
- Camp Nesher
- Camp Lavi
- Yeshivas Kayitz Program
These camps bring a lot of energy and excitement to the village every summer.
