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.

Went to a me s retreat here. It is what you would expect from a place called Northern Frontiers…read more It's not a spa, it's a camp with a deep history. Well done !

In the interest of being thorough I want to add more and bump this review up as it relates to the…read moreFather/Son program the camp offers. If you visit for the first time make sure you take the time to read this as I trust it will be helpful. My first year was a real disappointment and speaking with other Father's that were first timers for 2012 they seemed to be on the verge of disappointment as I was. I stressed to the fathers I met you definitely have to pack board games and other items to keep yourself entertained with your son during free time. Another point to know is that you can do any water activity during free time other than swimming which has scheduled times when life guards are posted, however with my son kayaking during free time became boring for him so in 2012 we packed lots of games to play together. My best advice I can give is to not disregard this place after your first visit as I almost did. Give it at the very least a second shot before you dismiss it entirely because I've certainly become a fan of this place and plan on visiting every year until my son leaves the house! We've just about experienced all the activities the camp has to offer during the Father/Son program and the worst is the "wood shop" for the same reason I previously stated, it's self-serve (other dads have confirmed it's self-serve). All the other activities are super fun & the kids (and dads) love them. Food is average (but then again I'm finicky so that assessment might be unfair; God help my taste buds) but the kitchen staff and all the staff are nothing but exceptional! Note: Dirt road has improved significantly so cars should manage with no broken oil pans now. :o) Bottomline: Don't dismiss this place after a first visit. There is value here and that value is the quality time spent with your son. It's not about caviar, steak dinners or the activities but about the time you spend with your son which can take more than one visit to realize the value. For the price the Father/Son program is worth every penny.

Hello I am Mary and I attended long Lake in 2001. Long lake has many memories but my favorite is…read morewhen I met my now wife Marlena. The camp was so supportive of our lesbian self's but they didn't let us front hug. But all in all 10/10 experience.

Five and a half weeks into my daughter's third summer here, she was sent home for her "safety" and…read morethe "safety" of others. My daughter has never been in trouble a day in her life. In the weeks leading up to her being sent home, she had a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting for the first time in her life. She received appropriate treatment, was evaluated at the hospital and returned to camp. A couple of weeks later, she had what was assessed as an allergic reaction to some candy she had eaten from the canteen and again was treated at the hospital. She had no known food allergies prior to this and was told at the hospital that they were not sure what caused the reaction. In the days/hours leading to her dismissal, she had gone to the nurse to get a band-aid after scratching herself on the metal bed frame in the bunk. The nurse asked her about cutting which my daughter denied. In her words, "why would I go to the nurse if I was doing that?". While waiting in-line at the canteen thinking that she had had an allergic reaction to something she had eaten there, she was apparently overheard discussing this with a friend. This was interpreted as her trying to eat something to purposely make herself sick and then also trying to get other kids to eat things that would make them sick. Carolyn, the director cited concerns of her inciting TikTok challenge. If you know my daughter, which they should have but obviously didn't, this quite frankly is insane. I was called to pick her up on Wednesday. We live five hours away and were scheduled to be at camp on that Friday for parents' weekend. My daughter had the lead in one of the plays. She was told to pack her things but not tell anyone that she was leaving and was admonished by the head counselor Jade for telling her friends what was happening when her bags were packed in the middle of her bunk. The camp director, Carolyn told her that she could eat with her friends if she "behaved". My daughter had no understanding of what she had done or what was going on. No one had a conversation with her to clarify anything that had been overheard. They would not share who overheard what so that my daughter could put comments into context. It was clear in those hours that Carolyn, had no idea what my daughter's last name was even when sending her home. This was after 11 1/2 weeks and ~$27,000 spent at this camp over the course of three years. She also had no idea how long she had been coming there. My daughter was not allowed to contact me as she requested during those hours. These people couldn't care less about your kid. They want your money and nothing more.

Steven and Mark were fabulous guides on our two raft group. Steven made it fun and kept us safe,…read moreespecially with our little 9 year old Short Stack on board, and he was able to get even more solid knowledge from the Ecologies and the Geologist on board.

This is the second year I've gone rafting with this group and I love it. First of all, I love how…read morethey are so organized and how they emphasize safety AND fun. This activity is good for families and friends. If you're going with children, make sure that you have enough adults to paddle with you for a more exciting and safer experience. Second of all, I have never experienced surfing on a raft until I went with this group! The 4-5 hour drive from the city is totally worth it. It is such a cool experience to surf the raft in the surf holes. Our guide, Mark, is so experienced that we were able to surf almost all the surf holes and enjoy the rush of water as we were surfing. The experience was a good mix of adrenaline rush and relaxation. There were parts where we just freely swam in the water, there was a part where we jumped off an 8-foot rock, there was also a part where you can ride the front of the boat as if you were riding a mechanical bull. This is going to be an annual trip and I look forward to the next year! I forgot to mention - their porta potty's are the cleanest porta potties I have ever seen in my life. They have hand sanitizers and all the supplies you need.

Had a pleasant two hour boat tour of the three lakes. Learned a lot of history about the area.read more

On Monday, September 8, 2025 my friends and I took the 1pm boat tour. Captain Dick astounded us…read morewith his knowledge of the lakes, its present and former residents dating back to the mid 19th century and wildlife. It was a memorable afternoon that piqued our interest. We called the business for the books Captain Dick mentioned in his talk. We would highly recommend this tour.

Katrena was very professional to prepare with and also very warm and engaging for the kids. She was…read morethere promptly, she set up, organized custom activities that were perfect for our event. She also had a very calming presence that seemed to really get the kids engaged but not riled up. Afterwards they all had a great story to share and seemed really happy too. All the parents relaxed and watched their kids have a great time. I'm really happy we picked Ballerina Birthday, she was excellent!

When the time came for my ballet obsessed daughter to have her third birthday, we KNEW we were…read moregoing to hire a "real life" ballerina for her party. I fell in love with Katrena's website and contacted her right away! I was impressed with how quickly she replied and how easy signing and returning the party paperwork was (she is CRAZY organized). Finally, the big day arrived and my children were OVERJOYED to meet Katrena (they were waiting on the porch when she arrived). She not only arrived early, she quickly set up and then took the time to get down on my daughter's level and get to know her. She was SO professional and like-able we pretty much all wanted to just be around her! As each little guest arrived, she warmly greeted them and expertly took over the busy crowd as the party began. I was impressed with how easily she controlled a rowdy group of 10 three-year-olds, and how effortlessly she included ALL of them (even the super shy wallflowers). ALL eyes were on Katrena and her magic story telling. Once the dancing began the party REALLY took off. The kids couldn't wait to do EVERYTHING she showed them! After the dancing the littles gathered around to work on a crown craft with Katrena. There were so many sparkly stickers, colors, and fantastic things to use, the kids became completely involved in their work. The grown-ups in the room began talking in hushed tones...we didn't want to interrupt the almost silent room of intent ballerinas. I have NEVER experienced anything like that in a room full of tiny kids! It was magical. When the time came to leave, we were so sad to see Katrena go. EVERYONE wanted her to stay forever! =) If you're staring at your screen and wondering "should I do it? should I book a party?" my response is DO IT! You will have absolutely NO regrets and yours child's day will be more enchanting then you could ever imagine! Thanks for sharing your talent with us Katrena! We're so glad we found you.

Great crew of hard working guys. We had the chance to chat with and get to know them while we were…read moreusing a 25' Right Of Way for lake access beside the Marina. On our first day, they graciously allowed us to drop off our unmotorized kayaks. Inside the bowed workshop slash hanger a seaplane which was someone's pet project. When ask if it was one of the guys, one bark out with a side smirk, "I only fix 'em and there's no way you'd ever see me trying to fly one, so I guess I'd never own one." Behind the Hanger, three tier storage barn, with neatly wrapped boats in storage. Across the main road on an open parcel, guessing 10+ acres, full of other boats similarly wrapped on trailers in storage. The crew was busy prepping as orders arrived for the summer season. We debated a rental if the kayaking began to fizzle - that never happened. They service, store, rent, and sell a mix of water craft.

Camp Gorham is a camp owned by the Rochester,NY branch of the YMCA. The camp is located in the tiny…read morevillage of Eagle Bay in the Adirondacks (right by Inlet and a 10 mile drive from the slightly larger vacation town of Old Forge). Camp Gorham is your typical summer camp (think of the film "Wet Hot American Summer"), it's been a tradition in a number of families since 1961. The camp is 1500 acres (with a 400 acre lake). Although the camp is only on one side of the lake they own the land all around the lake as to keep the area quiet and private. The camp is open for a number of weeks through the summer and for one week at the end of the summer they run "Family Camp" where anyone can go (though mostly families of all ages). I went during 2 summers with a girl friend and her family (who had been going for 30+ years). The camp is extremely welcoming and very well set up. The campers stay in cabins (most of the time there are 2 families per cabin, the cabin we had had 3 bedrooms (with bunks) and a bathroom. Some cabins have kitchenettes, hot water, and a shower while others aren't so lucky. The accommodations weren't luxurious or all that comfortable but it's not that kind of place and I wasn't expecting it to be. The mess hall serves meals 3 times a day during scheduled times (8:30am, 12:30pm, 5:30pm), it's not amazing food by any stretch of the imagination but it's all inclusive and you definitely will be full for your entire week there. The camp has a schedule of activities throughout the week that you sign up for after breakfast, you don't have to participate in anything if you don't want but part of the reason you pay to come here is so that you can do things like go on group hikes in nearby mountains, water ski, horseback ride, archery, kayak, or more. They also had camp wide activities like square dancing (a big tradition here). At no point did I feel like I was too grown up to be there which was nice. It was just a beautiful camp with lots of nice people with lots of things to do (or you could do absolutely nothing if you'd prefer). If you've had enough of your time in the camp you can always drive into Old Forge or Inlet and go to a bar, a movie, or something which is what a lot of us did during the week (as there isn't much to do other than relax during the evening hours). Besides the less than luxurious accommodations and the frigid water temperatures I really enjoyed my experience at Camp Gorham and would love to come back, especially if I ever start a family of my own.