Set on a private peninsula with 1.5 miles of waterfront on Lake George, the team at Adirondack Camp believes that summer should be a true reset where children can unplug, play and return home transformed. Founded in 1904, the traditional sleepaway co-ed camp for kids ages 7-16 is orchestrated by a team of educators and youth development professionals who strive to bring out and develop the whole person.
NEW ADVENTURES AND LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS
Last year, campers hailed from 33 states and 15 countries to experience all that Adirondack Camp has to offer. “We’re a nurturing, community-oriented camp that welcomes kids who want to try new activities, go on adventures and build close friendships—we’re all about campers having the opportunity to find their authentic selves,” says Shawn Carraher, president and chief child advocate.
Campers can choose from more than 25 activities in the arts, land sports and water sports; options include culinary fun, movie making, ceramics, fencing, archery, rock climbing, sailing, SUP, wakesurfing and more. With 1.5 miles of waterfront, swimming is built into every camper’s daily schedule. The camp’s Wilderness and Trips program offers multiple trips each week, and its location in the Adirondacks means opportunities for hiking, canoeing, fishing and kayaking abound.
WHERE KIDS CAN UNPLUG AND RECONNECT
“Parents value their kids having the opportunity to increase their confidence, independence and social skills—and all while being outdoors and unplugged,” Carraher says. “We create opportunities for kids to build on their skills over the course of a summer; a camper might start with kayaking by learning to paddle, and then move on to rolling, and then be approved to go on a mini whitewater trip.”
The No. 1 rated camp in New York per CampRatingz.com, Adirondack Camp is rich in meaningful traditions and has become known as a place for kids to experience a true digital detox—from its open-air cabins sans electricity to its lack of televisions and cell phone reception. “It’s not uncommon to see older campers carrying little kids on piggyback to the dining hall or cheering each other on from the sidelines when someone is getting up on water skis for the first time—our camp truly feels like one big family,” she says. “Kids learn to slow down, appreciate nature and make lifelong friends in our completely unplugged camp experience.”
Lake George, NY
518-547-8261
adirondackcamp.com
