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

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.

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!!!

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.

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

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!

This is the most amazing camp in the USA. Kids from all over the country and the world attend…read moreChateaugay and return year after year. The activities they offer are so far and above what is offered at standard summer camps. For example, glass blowing, animal care, hip hop dancing, ropes courses, sewing, and every sport you can think of. It's a camp that has something to offer everyone. The staff is incredible and it's the only camp my daughter has ever been eager to attend and asked to return to.

Camp Chateaugay is everything you dream a sleep away camp to be. Both my sons had the most amazing…read moretime. There are activities for everyone. Horseback riding, water skiing, baby animals to feed, photography, ropes course, theater, cooking, sports, glass blowing, dance, sewing and more. Anything you can think of they have it. My boys were nervous to go at first but instantly were put at ease and immediately told me they loved camp and wanted to come back the next year.

Greatest summer camp in the country! Has one of the best climbing programs, with many campers…read morehiking all Adirondack 46 (4,000 ft mountains). Camp is owned by the same family dating back to 1904. Rich in tradition and outdoor activities, this camp is ideal for campers looking to experience new adventures.

From the owner: Pok-O-MacCready Camps is a co-ed Adirondack summer camp in New York for boys and girls ages 6-16…read more It is located on a beautiful lake in New York's Adirondack Mountains. Family-owned since 1905, Camp Pok-O-Moonshine for Boys and Camp MacCready for Girls provide a traditional Adirondack summer camp experience that mixes exciting summer adventures and new opportunities with great friends in a picturesque natural setting.