Adirondack Camp - One of the last great remaining traditional co-ed overnight summer camps for kids

Adirondack Camp Winter Reunion

rikki — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:39:35 -0500

Adirondack Camp would like to invite you to join us for our annual winter reunion in New York City. This year we will be honoring Carolina Macrini for her many years of dedicated service to Adirondack Camp. The reunion wil be held on Saturday March 6th, 2010 from 12-3 p.m. at NYU (University Hall Commons) located at 110 East 14th St. New York, NY 10003. Please RSVP to rikki@adirondackcamp.com. Hope to see you there!

Traditional Summer Camp Experience - Adirondack Style!

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:00:54 -0500

The idea of a 'traditional summer camp' may conjure up different images
for different people...including memories of campfires, swimming,
tie-dying t-shirts or coping with the effects of poison ivy! At
Adirondack Camp on Lake George, tradition may include those things, but
ultimately means something just a bit different.

Adirondack Camp has earned and enjoyed a reputation for
character-building for its campers for over 100 years. Our camp history
is rooted in the values and principles of another time, when the
Adirondack spirit and resolve were encouraged, and when self-reliance,
trust and leadership were the goals for campers. As time has passed,
some forms of tradition at Adirondack Camp may have changed, but what is
more important is what has not changed:

Fun: This remains the #1 tradition at Adirondack Camp! Learning new
skills...from canoeing, to snorkeling to sailing, tennis, fencing, soccer
and martial arts - excitement reigns supreme. Arts are part and parcel
of the camp experience - from culinary skills, to performing, creative,
and even electronic arts - our newest addition in a nod to embracing
new camp traditions! Wilderness adventure and plenty of all the
'old-tyme' camp activities (campfires, movies, skits, swimming and
tie-dying!) combine to create an unforgettable experience for all ages.

Responsibility: Living in close quarters with your cabin-mates...being
the one your hiking partners turn to for direction...showing leadership
skills for an activity you never knew you were good at...all of these are
ways in which our campers learn their own strengths and to recognize
the responsibility that goes along with those abilities.

Camaraderie: During the 1940's and 50's, campers and counselors would
meet under the stars at the end of camp, each holding a lighted candle
and bidding farewell to each other. Today that tradition continues - the
boys plant their candles by their cabin steps and the girls sail theirs
down the lake on 'wishboards' in a wondrous and unforgettable ceremony.
Many of our campers have become lifelong friends.

Inclusion: All types of kids, from all types of cultural, geographic,
religious, and socio-economic backgrounds make up the group of campers
at Adirondack Camp. Learning more about the world and each other is

A 'traditional camp experience' in days gone by meant embracing a
completely new environment. It meant learning to live apart from the
day-to-day conveniences, activities and people that we rely on, to get
along and live among strangers who become the best of friends, and to
learn to recognize and develop those abilities and strengths that are
inside all of us, and of which we may not yet be aware. At Adirondack
Camp, those traditions are still sound, their future in good hands with
the current owners Alex Levitch and Linda Goodwin.

Adventure Summer Camp

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:26:03 -0500

"Summer afternoon - summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language." -- Henry James

In a world where breathless summer fun is often gleaned from video games and movies, the idea of adventure summer camp may sound quaint, a vestige of an earlier time long gone. At Adirondack Camp in Upstate NY, one of the oldest summer camps in America, adventure summer camp experiences provide unique challenges and rewards for all campers that last long after the last camper returns home.

At Adirondack Camp on Lake George, the summer days are long - just like they used to be - when simple activities and self reliance were valued above "busy-ness". Fun and excitement in physical activity – learning something new, perhaps discovering a heretofore unknown ability - become part and parcel of earning the trust and friendship of others, and giving it in return.

Physical awareness through sports, the ability to explore individual interests and the sense of just being a kid are highly valued commodities at Adirondack Camp. Yes, there are traditional activities such as kickball, field hockey, tennis and archery , but kids especially know that true adventure means risk taking, whether through white water rafting, water skiing or wakeboarding, sailing, kayaking or snorkeling …even in something as simple as learning to swim. Our staff of experienced educators and childcare specialists along with an amazing group of skilled counselors (many of whom are Adirondack Camp alumni) provide the basis for a summer camp experience like no other.

Settling into a canoe or a kayak for the first time teaches not only balance and awareness, but patience. Climbing a rock face requires not only physical prowess, but courage and a learned ability to think ahead. Living, eating, sleeping and playing together with kids from all walks of life fosters not only the ability to 'get along', but also what it takes to give and take, resulting in the incredibly valuable ability to earn trust and maintain lifelong friendships.

Our campers come from locations all across the globe, with differing backgrounds and life experiences. During a four or eight-week summer camp session, they begin to discover the value of personal responsibility, learning leadership, independence and the joy in sharing their discoveries about themselves and the natural world around them. How do we know it works? Because three out of four eligible campers return to Adirondack Camp year after year. Whether it’s learning to snorkel, exploring the performing arts or other alternative sports and activities, setting and reaching goals may even include something as ambitious as climbing the 46 Adirondack peaks.

We believe that setting and realizing goals is as vital to building strong bodies and minds as any physical activity may be. And that finding a quiet spot and getting lost in a good book is not a relic of days gone by.

International Video

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:13:22 -0500

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Adirondack Camp Site Map

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:37:50 -0500

Adk Camp Home page
Kids — Parents — KEEP OUT of this section!

Senior Camper Program — Coming to Adk Camp as an older teen? We have special options such as being a life guard or sailing instructor!
Typical Summer Camp Schedule — See what a typical day at Adk Camp looks like!
Make my own schedule — Click here to sign up, log on and create your own daily schedule
1^st Time Campers — Never been away to summer camp? Here we answer all your questions.
Camper Testimonials — See what other campers are saying about Adirondack Camp
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Site Map

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:37:07 -0500

Home page
Kids— Parents — KEEP OUT of this section!

Senior Camper Program — Coming to Adk Camp as an older teen? We have special options such as being a life guard or sailing instructor!
Typical Summer Camp Schedule — See what a typical day at Adk Camp looks like!
Make my own schedule — Click here to sign up, log on and create your own daily schedule
1^st Time Campers — Never been away to summer camp? Here we answer all your questions.
Camper Testimonials — See what other campers are saying about Adirondack Camp
Tell a Friend — Love Adirondack Camp? Invite your friends to join you next year!

Teenagers From Adirondack Camp Complete 46 Adirondack Peaks

admin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:10:49 -0400

PUTNAM STATION, NY - In order to be recognized as an “Adirondack 46er”, a hiker must successfully climb all 46 of the rugged Adirondack High Peaks. Towering above 4,000 feet in elevation and presenting varying degrees of difficulty, earning the “46er” moniker presents a significant challenge by any standard.

It’s hard to tell that from talking to 16-year old campers Fedor Motovilov from Moscow, Russia and Max Lopez from Montclair, NJ. Both teens just completed climbing the last of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks - their final climb took place at Mt. Colden (elevation 4,714 feet) on August 12, 2009.

Fedor is the godson of Adirondack Camp owner Alex Levitch and has spent nearly every summer at Adirondack Camp. He began climbing the High Peaks in 2004 and continued climbing every summer, completing the bulk of them within the last 2 or 3 seasons, including 18 peaks this summer alone. Fedor expressed how much he loves the scenic Adirondack Mountain views from many of the peaks he climbed. Fedor's favorite activity at Adirondack Camp is actually wind surfing - he also enjoys kayaking and all of the many activities available at camp

16 Year-Old Campers Complete 46 Adirondack High Peaks!

admin — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:20:00 -0400

Shrek Day...

Sam — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 20:49:52 -0400

Yesterday, the rangers put together a superb special day for the entire camp based upon the popular SHREK! series. Costumed staff crowded the ballfield yesterday morning with characters including Rapunzel, Pinocchio, Three Blind Mice, a dragon, Robin Hood, and, of course, Shrek himself. The photo gallery illustrates some of the craziness.

After a late awaking of a rousing rendition of "I'm a Believer," the campers spent the morning catching and calming chaotic creatures (staff members) in a successful effort to free Shrek from the grasp of an evil step-sister. An extended rest hour rejuvenated the campers for a bustling afternoon consisting of eight Shrek-themed activities. Highlights included "Treasure Hunt" (finding and tossing buried water balloons on the volleyball court) and "Slingshot Attack" (saving Robin Hood by slingshoting balls at the Sheriff's men in Junior Cove). The day was capped off by the ever-anticipated ball (dance).

We have now embarked on the last week of camp. Over the next few days, the campers will have a roller-coaster ride of final week events such as the Staff Show, the last dance, Final Awiskini, and, of course, Carnivale. Stay tuned for more updates as another A-1 Adirondack summer reaches its close!

Camp is in session!

kp — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:11:06 -0400

Camp is in season and we're off to a massively fun start! If you are a parent or alumnus, you can view the Summer Updates blog with news about the daily fun from the peninsula. You can also view the Season Updates Photo Gallery.

In order to view these updates, you must be registered and granted access. be sure to indicate what your relationship is to camp when registering. If you have already registered and believe you should have access, please feel free to contact us and provide sufficient information for us to verify you.

Noonway! And enjoy the updates!