Campers live in bunks with girls their age and their counselors, creating a small group within the larger camp community. Counselors live in the bunk and are present throughout the entire day. They help guide routines, check in when campers need support, and create an environment where girls feel comfortable being themselves. With a small camp community, that support is steady and personal from the very beginning. Campers spend their days without phones or screens, which helps them stay present and connected to what is happening around them. They talk more, laugh more, and build stronger relationships through meaningful shared experiences.
Located on 6-mile long Brant Lake in the Adirondack Mountains, New York. Shared campus with Brant Lake Camp for boys; BLSA has its own adjacent campus up the hill.
Ages
8–16
Activities
Waterfront
Swimming
Canoeing
Kayaking
Sailing
Fishing
Snorkeling
Land Sports
Tennis
Basketball
Archery
Volleyball
Hockey
Outdoor Adventure
Hiking
More activities
arts and crafts
beach volleyball
camp outs
canoeing/boating
climbing wall
fitness & conditioning
flag football
frisbee golf
gaga
golf
kanjam
nature/hiking
ninja warrior
pickleball
ping pong
spikeball
street hockey
water basketball
water-skiing/wake-boarding
Clues to fit
First-time campers — transition and belonging
Starting sleepaway camp for the first time is a big step, and BLSA is built to make that transition feel comfortable from the start. With a small camp community of 60 girls, counselors and staff are able to give each camper personalized attention right away. They help girls settle into their bunk, get into the rhythm of the day, and begin forming connections with their peers. Many campers arrive not knowing anyone, which helps create a shared starting point. Through time spent together in sports, daily routines, and downtime, friendships begin to take shape without pressure and carry into the school year and beyond.
Thank you for everything and all the BLC amazing staff and counselors. We will definitely explore the option to send her next summer for 3 weeks! ~ Dinorah G., Junior camper parent
Brant Lake Camp is located on a beautiful 6-mile long, crystal clear lake, nestled in New York's scenic Adirondack Mountains. Our well groomed campus has been carefully and naturally landscaped to insure that our first-class sports facilities not only enhance the program for which they were designed, but also contribute to the scenic beauty of our campus.
Green and Gray Color War — tradition dating to 1917
A highlight of the summer is a four consecutive day competition that all campers and most of our counselors take part in. Unique to Brant Lake Camp, and a tradition dating back to 1917, is the concept that once a new camper is chosen in our special opening ceremony, she will always be that color for the rest of her life. Hence — 'once a Green always a Green — and once a Gray always a Gray.'
Dr. Deb's Chalk Talk — leadership and character alongside sport
I am blessed to serve as a coach primarily providing instruction with basketball and golf. I teach with a gentle but firm style to help our campers gain confidence and inspiration to take the lessons back home to improve their performance. In addition, I share an annual 'Chalk Talk' whereby I speak on topics related to leadership, racial equity, and compassion for others. ~ Dr. Deb
Campers are guided by experienced female coaches and leaders who bring both credibility and perspective to BLSA. They model confidence, accountability, and resilience in a way girls can see and apply every day.
Health center facilities and proximity to hospital
Brant Lake Sports Academy utilizes the health facilities located on Brant Lake's center campus. Our Health Center has separate examination rooms, a medicine dispensary, overnight rooms and a ward room. We are also only a short distance from two other professionally staffed health centers in our local/nearby communities and a major hospital in Glens Falls. EMT support is stationed locally and BLC has its own full time EMT personnel on campus.
At least once a day our girls get to choose one of a number of Hobbies, which generally differ from our main sports. Options include Arts and Crafts, Fitness & Conditioning, Camp Outs, Frisbee Golf, Ping Pong, Pickle Ball, Archery, Climbing Wall, Gaga, Nature/Hiking, Spikeball, KanJam, Ninja Warrior, Golf, Street Hockey, and Flag Football.
Food and dining — Chef Abu, fresh options, special diets
Our Chef Abu has been with us for over 30 years and is a favorite, making sure that all our campers are well taken care of. We have fresh fruit available at every meal, a salad bar, vegetarian and pasta alternatives, a variety of breads, cakes and cookies and a whole lot more. Special diets and allergies are also closely monitored by our pantry manager who takes care of these personalized needs.
Health center — 24/7 doctor and four nurses on campus
Our resident, on-campus health staff consists of a doctor and four nurses who support almost all the needs of our campers and staff on a 24 hour and 7 day-a-week basis. They also deal with special problems such as allergies, chronic health issues and those requiring regular medication. If someone is confined to the Health Center for more than 24 hours, or is receiving care for a special problem, the health staff will always consult with the camper's parents.
Parent communication — CampInTouch account features
CampInTouch accounts include Daily Photos, Camp Forms, the ability to update personal information, enroll and sign up for programs, and check tuition balances and pay your bill. Campers can receive emails from home; campers will communicate back via 'snail mail.'
Peanut/nut-free policy and food allergy management
We maintain a "PEANUT/TREE NUT – FREE" policy throughout our camp which means we do not serve or offer any nuts or products that contain nuts or nut oil as an ingredient. We have a second, professional chef in our Kitchen who is dedicated to preparing meals and snacks for those with special food and diet needs. We even have a separate cooking and preparation area to help ensure that food is not exposed to allergen contamination. Epi pens, in addition to being available in the Health Center, are kept in our dining room, all bunk areas, the waterfront, center campus/office and Arts & Crafts.
