Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 6–15 · $2,493/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 6–15

Raquette Lake Camps

Raquette Lake, Adirondacks, New York · $2,493/week · ★ 4.5 (24 reviews)

A traditional brother-sister sleepaway camp in the Adirondacks with a wide range of activities.

▌ Editor's read Raquette Lake Camps' website loads as a legitimate camp site, showcasing extensive facilities and program offerings. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) until 2025, confirming its commitment to industry standards. The 'About Us' section details its founding in 1916 by William and Sarah F. Finkelstein, indicating over a century of operation. The program is exclusively overnight, catering to boys and girls with a focus on sports, waterfront activities, and creative arts. The website states, 'All staff undergo extensive background checks,' providing reassurance regarding staff vetting. Google reviews average 4.8 stars from over 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the camp's traditions, supportive environment, and the positive impact on their children's development.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1101916+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 6–15

Raquette Lake Camps sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
110 (1916 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 6–15
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 392 Antlers Road, Raquette Lake, NY 13436, USA
  • Phone: (800) 786-8373
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $17,450 for the full 7-week session, plus additional costs for canteen and transportation. A 4-week option is available, but pricing is not listed.

↗ What parents like

  • Brother-sister camps
  • Wide range of activities

↘ Watch for

  • Full summer program is long
  • Website is difficult to navigate

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Raquette Lake Camps

What ages does Raquette Lake Camps accept?
Raquette Lake Camps is open to children ages 6–15. 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 Raquette Lake Camps cost?
Raquette Lake Camps publishes $2,493/week for the standard session. $17,450 for the full 7-week session, plus additional costs for canteen and transportation. A 4-week option is available, but pricing is not listed. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Raquette Lake Camps's hours?
Raquette Lake Camps 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 Raquette Lake Camps accredited?
Yes — Raquette Lake Camps is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1916 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.
Who runs Raquette Lake Camps?
Raquette Lake Camps is operated by a private business, with 1916 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Raquette Lake Camps provide lunch?
Raquette Lake Camps does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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