Forest Lake Camp

Forest Lake Camp offers Boys Camp and Girls Camp as traditional sleep-away summer camps, with separate programs for boys and girls. The camp also offers Family Camp at the end of summer, horseback riding with two or four lessons per week, and an Overnight Riding Adventure for qualified campers in the riding program.

Programs

• Boys Camp — 8-15 · Traditional sleep-away summer camp; separate program for boys.
• Girls Camp — 8-15 · Traditional sleep-away summer camp; separate program for girls.
• Family Camp — A family camp week offered at the end of summer; for the whole family, parents included.

At a glance

• Ages: 8–15 years old
• General schedule: Forest Lake Camp offers 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7 week programs; the 2027 summer camp season is an 8-week commitment.

About the provider

Forest Lake Camp has operated since 1926. The camp says it helps campers grow in confidence and independence, enjoy the outdoors, discover what they love to do, and create memories and friendships that last a lifetime.

• Horseback Riding — Optional activity with two or four lessons per week; each lesson is one hour.
• Overnight Riding Adventure — Overnight horse trip for qualified campers who participate in the riding program.

Forest Lake Camp is a traditional sleep-away camp in the Southern Adirondack Mountains of New York, with separate boys and girls programs. Campers live in cabins. Cell phones and TVs are mentioned as something campers get away from.

What families say

“This camp is so amazing. It was my first summer and I loved it. Everybody was so nice, and I had the best summer of my life! The food is great, you really connect with the counselors, and they help you out with anything.” — First Year Camper

Last updated September 27, 2026.