Activity choice — over 60 options, camper builds their own schedule
We offer over 60 different options including high ropes, paintball, archery, wakeboarding, sailing, skateboarding, gardening, trips, sports, automotive restoration, arts and crafts, music, and much more. Campers can try anything and repeat activities they love as much as they want. The whole camp meets after breakfast and lunch to review the day's options, and campers select from seven activity periods. Each activity period will have anywhere from 10–25 options to choose from, and campers don't need to stick to their schedule. They have total control over their choices and the freedom to make each day as unique as they are.
On the shores of Long Lake in New York's Adirondack Park; the lake spans 14 miles; camp is 100% solar powered
Ages
7–16
Enrollment
Coed
Activities
Waterfront
Swimming
Sailing
Fishing
Wakeboarding
Land Sports
Archery
Arts & Creative
Theater
Music
Clues to fit
Community & belonging — C.R.E.A.T.E. philosophy
At Long Lake, our C.R.E.A.T.E. philosophy is the foundation of everything we do. Through Community, Respect, and Trust, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe and valued. By encouraging campers to Explore, embrace Adventure, and feel Empowered, we help them grow, make lifelong friendships, and create memories they'll treasure forever. This philosophy is instilled in our staff and shared with campers daily.
First-timer support — staff helped one 9-year-old adjust (parent review)
The staff at Long Lake Camp Adventures made the experience truly special for my son. He was struggling to adjust as a first-time camper and new to the sleepaway camp experience. He was 9 when he started. The staff was encouraging, professional, and passionate about making sure my son felt included, supported, and safe. Their enthusiasm helped create a fun and positive environment for him and everyone else too.
Safety at adventure activities — training before activities begin
On orientation day, campers had their safety training completed so that they could safely operate the ATVs, play in paintball, climb the high ropes and forge in blacksmithing. Campers are trained on how to use the gear before every activity. Every activity is run by trained, certified staff with professional-quality safety gear, strict guidelines and guidance throughout.
Setting & environment — Long Lake and the Adirondacks
Long Lake Camp Adventures is located in New York's Great Adirondack Park — a co-ed sleepaway camp on the shores of Long Lake, New York, deep inside the six-million-acre Adirondack Park, with campers joining from across the country and around the globe. The clean air, fresh green forest and shimmering blue lake that surrounds camp are fuel for our campers' spirits.
Evening activities — bonfires, rock concerts, color wars
At Long Lake Camp Adventures, evenings are just as exciting as the days. Campers enjoy a full lineup of summer camp evening activities, from bonfire night games, rock concerts and talent shows to color wars, bunk challenges and Apache relays. Some nights we join with Long Lake Camp for the Arts for rock concerts, dances and theatre. Whether campers want adventure or downtime, they can tube at sunset, ride ATVs at dusk, or relax by the campfire with s'mores and stargazing.
Special events — Zombie Day, raft building, Polar Bear Swims
Sometimes we like to do something a little extra special for our campers. We regularly offer special events including: raft-building challenges where campers build and sail their own rafts as a team; Zombie Day with bunk challenges; Polar Bear Swims; water pistol and balloon challenges and giant slip-n-slides; and off-road adventures in our two Jeeps. Special events keep campers engaged and create shared experiences that build new friendships and bonds, helping campers feel connected.
Lasting impact — camper quote: confidence and return summers
Long Lake Camp Adventures is so much more than a camp. It's a place to challenge yourself, discover new strengths, and form lasting friendships. We left feeling more confident, accomplished, and excited to come back every summer since! — Kaylee and Emma Iannarelli
Automotive program — one-of-a-kind, real muscle cars
Our American Muscle automotive camp program is the only one of its kind in the world. Campers work on real classic American muscle cars — including a 1929 Ford T-Bucket hot rod built by campers from the frame up, a turbocharged BMW 325is drift car, a 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner, a 1972 Buick Skylark GSX, Jeeps and custom design projects. Two full-time mechanics live and breathe motor vehicles and love sharing that passion with kids who love all things mechanical.
There is always fresh fruit and a salad bar set up at each meal. Breakfasts are a combination of hot entrée options, cereal, toast, a yogurt bar, tea, coffee and many juices. Lunches and dinners are different every day and there are always multiple options. We have a snack at 4:15pm each day, with fresh fruit, cookies and juice. After dinner at 7pm, we have canteen on the south lawn overlooking the lake. On Fridays we have an outdoor BBQ overlooking our beautiful lake and mountains, with whole fresh corn on the cob and perfectly grilled burgers and vegetarian options. The owners and their families eat in the dining hall at every meal.
Our state-of-the-art cabins overlook Long Lake and the Adirondack Mountains. They feature modern pine interiors, cedar bathrooms with slate floors, and comfortable, well-insulated spaces designed for both safety and relaxation. The cabins are made to New York's highest safety standards, including separate sprinkler systems for each room and hard-wired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Counselors live in the cabins on-site.
Financial aid — available to any family who needs it
Financial aid is available to any family who might need it, including scholarships and partial scholarships for qualifying families. We believe every kid deserves a summer like this. You never have to figure it out alone. Siblings of Long Lake Camp for the Arts campers receive a special family discount when they join us at Adventures.
We take great pride in the food served to our adventure campers and make sure every camper eats well. We cater to most specific diets and always have something for vegetarians and vegans at every meal. We can prepare food for almost any camper's allergies and for the pickiest of eaters. We are able to accommodate almost any eating preference, from nut free to gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, and more. Our chef meets each camper personally that may need some extra attention in the preparation of their meals. We do not use nuts or nut oils in any of our cooking, but we do have a separate peanut butter and jelly station.
Health & safety — NY Department of Health, camp doctor nearby
We are regulated by the New York Department of Health which has the strictest standards of any health department in America. The Health Department visits us 3 times over every summer and we always score in the top 5% of the camps in our area. Our camp doctor, Dr. Rider, lives on the same road and his office is only 5 minutes away. The local ambulance is only 5 minutes from camp.
