Hancock, NY
The French Woods Challenge Course includes a 500-foot Dual Zipline, a 3-sided Climbing wall for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, a Ropes Course with a Wobbly Log and Giant's Ladder, 3 Sky Bridges, and a 3-sided Playpen. Come just for the fun of it, or learn to tie ropes, belay and work on your bouldering and climbing skills.
Explore on the camp’s website ↗This place is truly magical, my most special memories are from my experiences here. The closest friendships of my life were begotten on these grounds. French Woods has had such a wonderfully positive impact on me, and I am forever grateful. — Elissa, camper
Do you know that you instill caring and commitment and courage in our kids? Every September when he comes home from your camp, I am amazed at how he has grown and matured. His friendship with Danny and Alex is, no doubt, a life long bond and very precious to Marty. He calls you and the staff and the whole camp his family.
There are special events during the summer in every session. Members of the Pittsburgh Symphony will join the French Woods Symphony Orchestra in a performance and spend a day at camp teaching master classes. Concerto Night is a unique opportunity to demonstrate your skill in front of a symphony orchestra — campers audition to perform a movement of a concerto in front of our full orchestra. Members of the New York Pops will spend a day at camp teaching master classes and then play in our orchestra with our campers in a special evening of music.
The teenage years are the critical period for developing leadership skills. French Woods offers a Counselor-In-Training program for campers who minimally have reached their 15th birthday by August 1st of the summer of attendance. CITs attend a minimum of two sessions during the summer at discounted rates.
French Woods is a place where your dreams are important. Counselors and adult staff utilize our facilities to make those dreams possible. Our non-competitive programs give you a choice over which activities you take part in and the opportunity to excel. Our staff will encourage campers to try new things and be challenged in an environment that supports success. We find performing in a theater, circus, dance or music program builds personal confidence and teaches teamwork.
2027-06-06 – 2027-07-18
6 weeks
First Year CIT: $9,950
Second Year CIT: $8,700
Super CIT: $7,195
Overnight camp
1st year CITs must have passed 15th birthday by Aug 1; 2nd year CITs 16th birthday; Super CITs 17th birthday. Service credits available upon request.
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-06 – 2027-08-29
12 weeks
First Year CIT: $12,150
Second Year CIT: $10,850
Super CIT: $7,195
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-06 – 2027-08-08
9 weeks
First Year CIT: $11,450
Second Year CIT: $9,650
Super CIT: $7,195
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-27 – 2027-08-08
6 weeks
First Year CIT: $10,900
Second Year CIT: $9,400
Overnight camp
Super CIT rate listed as N/A for this combination.
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-27 – 2027-08-29
9 weeks
First Year CIT: $11,450
Second Year CIT: $9,650
Super CIT: $7,195
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-07-18 – 2027-08-29
6 weeks
First Year CIT: $9,950
Second Year CIT: $8,700
Super CIT: $7,195
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-06 – 2027-06-27
3 weeks
Early Rate (before Dec 1, 2026): $6,700
Rate after December 1: $6,900
Overnight camp
Early rate requires $1,750 deposit by December 1, 2026.
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-27 – 2027-07-18
3 weeks
Early Rate (before Dec 1, 2026): $8,000
Rate after December 1: $8,400
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-07-18 – 2027-08-08
3 weeks
Early Rate (before Dec 1, 2026): $8,000
Rate after December 1: $8,400
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-08-08 – 2027-08-29
3 weeks
Early Rate (before Dec 1, 2026): $6,700
Rate after December 1: $7,100
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-08-30 – 2027-09-05
1 weeks
Early Rate (before Dec 1, 2026): $2,000
Rate after December 1: $2,400
Overnight camp
One-week trial session for new campers. No phone access during this session per electronics policy. Deposit for Session 5 stated as $250 on session5.htm page.
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-06 – 2027-07-18
6 weeks
Early Rate (before Dec 1, 2026): $11,800
Rate after December 1: $12,000
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-06 – 2027-08-08
9 weeks
Early Rate (before Dec 1, 2026): $14,600
Rate after December 1: $14,800
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-06 – 2027-08-29
12 weeks
Early Rate (before Dec 1, 2026): $16,700
Rate after December 1: $16,900
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-27 – 2027-08-08
6 weeks
Early Rate (before Dec 1, 2026): $12,600
Rate after December 1: $12,800
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-06-27 – 2027-08-29
9 weeks
Early Rate (before Dec 1, 2026): $14,600
Rate after December 1: $14,800
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗2027-07-18 – 2027-08-29
6 weeks
Early Rate (before Dec 1, 2026): $11,800
Rate after December 1: $12,000
Overnight camp
Dates, rates & eligibility ↗At every meal we offer a hot entree, a hot vegetarian entree and several hot side dishes. We have eight hot serving stations, so there are never long lines. Our salad bar is a very popular area, providing a huge selection of freshly made salads, seasonal fruits and raw vegetables. Our chefs prepare most of our food in house. We are able to cater to a wide variety of dietary needs. French Woods is a nut and peanut free facility. We make it easy to avoid gluten by labeling everything, and if you need it, we have a gluten-free line in our kitchen and prepare special meals.
Explore on the camp’s website ↗The Model Hobbies Program at French Woods is unique to all of camping. It includes model railroading, slot car racing and model rocketry. The French Woods Junction provides a massive layout — six operating, interactive layouts in O Scale feature an array of accessories and extensive scenery.
Explore on the camp’s website ↗Historical reviews from CampRatingz.
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