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

Amazing, magical place. My daughter cannot stop talking about it. I have no doubt that she is…read moregetting an amazing Christian experience, growing in her faith while having SO MUCH FUN.

horrible rundown, dirty, small portions of food and only…read morewater to drink one dinner mashed potatoes was the only thing they got. tents are dirty a lot of bugs

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

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.

Such a beautiful, rustic and serene place--have attended several events there and the staff has…read morebeen great. Perfect location for a base camp for hiking the Lake George 12, with Sleeping Beauty and Buck are right down the road, and Black Mountain is a short drive. Great value for the money--rent a tent, a unit, or a cabin.

For a quick, easy getaway- the tents already set up is so convenient! Just pack your sleeping bag…read moreand food and off you go! There are also empty platforms to put up your own tent -Nice, level, no rocks or roots and you don't have to dig a trench if it rains.

Great sports facility for soccer and lacrosse. The staff is absolutely the best.read more

From the owner: Golden Goal Sports Park is designed from the ground up to provide organizations and teams with…read moreeverything they need to reach the next level. Built in 2007 to be the perfect sports retreat, Golden Goal Sports Park has evolved into a facility which caters for professional clubs, D1 colleges, elite academies, high schools and travel teams alike. Thousands of annual visitors. Hundreds of comfortable bunks. Dozens of downtime activities. Eight professionally maintained fields. Zero humidity. All to create a one in a million experience. Whether you're down in our Tournament Hub or strolling around the Olympic-inspired Athlete Village, there's always something to do at Golden Goal Sports Park.

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.

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!

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.

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.