Adirondack Camp
Traditional overnight summer camp on Lake George offering a wide range of activities for boys and girls.
▌ Editor's read Adirondack Camp is an overnight summer camp located on Lake George, New York. The camp has a long history, operating since 1904, as indicated on their 'About Us' page. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with its accreditation valid until 2025, as confirmed by the ACA's search tool. The camp boasts a favorable staff-to-camper ratio of 1:3, which suggests individualized attention for campers. While the website provides extensive information about activities and camp life, specific details regarding background check policies for staff were not readily available on the provided URL or linked pages. The camp offers a CIT (Counselor-in-Training) program, indicating a focus on leadership development for older campers.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1221904+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–17
Adirondack Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 122 (1904 years)
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 8007 NY-9N, Putnam Station, NY 12861, USA
- Phone: 518-547-8261
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD, CIT 1: 4 weeks $10500 total; CIT 2: 3 weeks $6000 total
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Adirondack Camp
- What ages does Adirondack Camp accept?
- Adirondack Camp is open to children ages 7–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Adirondack Camp cost?
- Adirondack Camp publishes $2,625/week for the standard session. USD, CIT 1: 4 weeks $10500 total; CIT 2: 3 weeks $6000 total Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Adirondack Camp's hours?
- Adirondack Camp runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Adirondack Camp accredited?
- Yes — Adirondack Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1904 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Does Adirondack Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — Adirondack Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Adirondack Camp with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Adirondack Camp.
- Adirondack Camp CIT Program · Adirondack Camp · Ages 16–17