I went to camp Echo Lake for a work weekend. There was about 40 of us coming from all over. We…read morestayed in the cabins and utilized every aspect of the entire camp. The cabins were really nice and clean upon arrival. There were bathrooms and sinks in the cabins which was awesome. A small bathhouse was not far away with really nice showers. The only thing I could say was they were advertised as heated and defenitly were not! The kitchen staff was incredible in serving up three meals a day with snacks in between. They were amazing at catering to vegan and vegetarian's as well! The camp staff in general was awesome. We had several classes including mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and yoga. The staff helped set up materials and walked us through how to properly use them every step of the way. The staff even set up an area for Olympic games and transported water as well. This camp had such a great set up, so many things to do and see, and a staff that made a huge difference in making things run smoothly!

From the owner: Camp Echo Lake Is a full season co-ed sleep away camp in New York's Adirondack Mountains.read more

This is an outstanding summer camp for kids 8 to 16 years old. It is on a beautiful section of…read morepristine wilderness deep in the Adirondacks with a well-maintained lake, boats, canoes, waterslides and activities that run the full gamut. There are hiking and biking trails, ball fields and diamonds for baseball, and tennis courts, etc. run by a very well trained counselor and supervisory staff. I can't say enough good things about this beautiful camp.

From the owner: Camp Turk is an overnight summer camp located in the Adirondack Mountains in Upstate, NY. The camp…read moreis situated on over 1,500 acres of land with a private lake. Camp is open to all kids between the ages of 8 to 16. We offer over 30 activities.

My three boys all LOVE Camp Chingachgook! There are great programs, outstanding supervision, and a…read moreprime location on beautiful Lake George. YMCA Camp Chingachgook is a wonderful place to build friendships, learn about nature and stewardship of our land, and develop wonderful new skills that will last a lifetime. Check out their wonderful family programs as well- we love the Labor Day Weekend Family Camp!

My parents asked me if I wanted to go to this camp I never heard of. I said sure, why not? It was…read moreone of the best decisions of my life. I was at Camp Chingachgook in the very late 50's or early 60's. Three years in all. The scenery was magnificent, the swimming lessons were helpful and the HUGE trampoline was a delight. The food was very good, too. But by far the two most memorable experiences were our overnight camping and canoeing trip on the lake and our lengthy and exhilarating hike up a mountainside on a steep incline ending up in a flowery meadow with incredible views, then back down through a forest. I'm considering a trip back. I would love to know the name and location of this trail. Camp Chingachgook will be a five-star memory for your kid.

The importance of Eagle Island in my life cannot be overstated. I spent many summers on this unique…read moreand beautiful private island (and national landmark) learning how to sail a boat, paddle a canoe, improve my swimming skills, learn songs and craft skills, live outdoors, appreciate unspoiled nature. But my greatest takeaway was in finding myself--building confidence, having strong women leaders, and coming away with an internal fortitude that has served me well into my adult life. My nieces will also be attending camp there and I could not be more thrilled for them and what they too will experience in this magical place.

From the owner: Youth Summer Day Camp for children entering grades 3-6…read moreGirls' Overnight Camp grades 5-9 Family Camp and more. . . An unplugged island experience. Located at a National Historic Landmark Adirondack Great Camp located on Upper Saranac Lake, New York

One of the best camps in the state! Absoulty amazing facilities and scenery. Loved it as a camper,…read morestill love it as an adult. Rented a campsite there last summer when it's normal summer camp was closed because of covid and had an amazing time camping with my family. The staff are great and very helpful and accommodating. When my kids are old enough I will deffinitly be sending them to Oswegatchie.

Beautiful place to visit for the day or weekend! The staff is so kind and welcoming also! A great…read moreplace to get away from the stress of everyday life!!!

My 14 year old son has been an every other year camper at Farm & Wilderness's Camp Timberlake, and…read morehas reported having a great experience each time. He got familiar with animals and barn duties in his first year, hiking for long treks (16 and 26 miles in the High Peaks of the Adirondacks!) in his second year, and bouldering in nature in his third, all the while making strong bonds with fellow campers and counselors. He looks forward to coming back as a counselor one year, and I couldn't be more excited for him. My 9 year old daughter had the opportunity of attending Firefly Song for her first time this year. She came home with wonderful memories of the camp community, and revealed in describing to us her daily routine -which included chores, Quaker inspired silent meetings and songs, and swimming in the lake every single day! She can't wait to keep going back.

After one good summer at Timberlake, we uncovered the ugly underbelly at Farm & Wilderness…read more In 2023, when other camps had moved on from all Covid protocols, F & W insisted on three days of covid testing from their campers at the outset. When they finally extracted a positive test from a cabin mate of my twin boys, the 5 remaining cabin kids were separated from the camp, made to wear masks indoors and out for 10 days. About half of their session. Despite testing negative consistently. When asked why in the year 2023 they were going well beyond CDC guidelines with their policy, there were no good answers. "Unfortunately, Covid isn't behind us yet, but we gave your cabin an oreo cheesecake and they loved it." Farm and Wilderness could be a great version of itself, outdoors and unplugged and accepting and spirited, but unfortunately they are entangled in a strange ideology where they think they can control what is not controllable. Predictably it backfired. Every kid ended up with a debilitating case of norovirus at the end of the session and my twins came back upset from a summer of isolation and pariah-like exclusion from the campers. Lasting bonds weren't made and refunds weren't offered. It's their policy to make, obviously, it's just not grounded in the child's actual experience. It's grounded in fear.

My large (21 people) family rented kayaks/tandem kayaks/canoes for the trip down the Moose River…read more We could not have had a more pleasant experience. Doug was fantastic- he answered all my questions, advised on the best way to divvy up the fleet of boats, suggested a slightly different put-in time to avoid bad weather, and was nice enough to even send us the photo he took of the whole gang with his own phone after I realized my photos were blurry. The paddle was lovely- Doug suggested a couple places to pull over and hop in the river to cool off. The 21 of us ALL had a great time (no small feat there!), and would do this trip again in a heartbeat.

This camp is a true gem. I sent my 12 year old daughter there for the first time this year and…read morecould not be happier with her experience. She learned to paddle the stern of a canoe, pitch a tent, make a camp fire and even squash a bug (which, trust me, is a big deal!) She made wonderful friends and found all kinds of new confidence and courage inside herself. Christina and Doug are amazing in the nurturing environment they've created and the attention they give to the individual camper. It was a definite growth experience for my daughter and she's looking forward to going back next year!

Made the trip to Mountain Ridge Adventures when my family found out that Howe High Adventures at…read moreHowes Cavern was closed. This turned out to be fortuitous for myself and my daughter. I booked the 3-hour obstacle course and zip line adventure for myself and my 10-year old daughter. We finished the Ground Course - learning how to use the buckles, cables, and connections. From there, we moved on to the multiple obstacle courses. After about 2+ hours of going through the obstacle courses, we moved on to the zip lines. Everything was going smoothly until my daughter got stuck in the middle of the 4th or 5th zip line. One of the instructors raced out, made contact with her, and brought her safely back to the next station. From there, we finished up and made our way to the ground. The staffing was excellent and very helpful. This is a place you can bring the family if they can overcome their fears of height. It was an insane amount of fun and would repeat in a heartbeat.

owner is shady. my son was too nervous to start and the owner refused the refund or give future…read morecredit even though he didn't do a single thing. My son was crying and the owner stated that we shouldn't have came if we were afraid of heights. no apologies. dont give them your money. Owner is worried about 46$ when in reality he lost 5 customers and will receive bad word of mouth to everyone I know :)