Appalachian Mountain Dreams

Nature’s Majesty – A Backdrop for the Great Camps of the Adirondacks

Author: AsprinsRobert

For those who have had the opportunity to travel to or through the Adirondack Mountain region in upstate New York, you might have reveled at these, some of the most picturesque and naturally beautiful areas in the United States. With majestic mountains, rolling woodlands, and crystal clear lakes on display, the scenery in this part of the country is certainly breathtaking.At around 6 million acres, the Adirondack Park and Forest Preserve is the largest park in the country outside of Alaska. Many thousands of hikers and campers head to the Adirondack wilderness each year.The Adirondack Mountains and surrounding area offer a serene sanctuary for those who desire a reprieve from their busy lives, and for those who seek refuge from the hustle-bustle of the city.Among those many thousands are kids,generally ranging in ages from 6 to 17, who flock to the large number of summer camps in northern New York every year.

Upstate New York is home to one of the largest concentrations of youth summer camps in the country. With offerings of adventure camps,sports camps,girls summer camps, boys summer camps,and a wilderness camp or two, there are summer programs and camps in the Adirondacks to meet just about every need, desire, or area of interest.It\’s not hard to understand why there is an inordinate amount of summer camps in this area. If you have been through this part of the country,you know that most of these camps are nestled amidst some of the most spectacular scenery that North America has to offer.

The area is wooded, mountainous, and abundant with lakes and waterways, giving it a unique and captivating topography.It\’s no wonder why so many youth summer camps have been established and have flourished here. Additionally, as you might imagine, summer camp counselor jobs are grabbed up very quickly in these parts.Because these summer camp counselor jobs are so coveted, the camps in the Adirondacks get some of the best and brightest.Their backgrounds, education, and experience are carefully vetted and, as evidenced from countless testimonials, kids really benefit from what these counselors have to offer.The camps themselves—some of which were established in the early 1900\’s, and many of which have become generational traditions—are situated on or close to the multitude of lakes distributed throughout the region.

This is a very attractive feature to many campers who revel in all of the water-related activities;sailing,swimming, kayaking, canoeing,and windsurfing among them.In addition to their proximity to water (some of the camps are even set up on their own peninsulas!), some of the camps are housed in large alcoves, and some are located deeper in the woods. For those who are more into the ‘survival’ or ‘adventure’ aspects, there are camps that accommodate. Mankind has gravitated towards his natural surroundings in order to seek peace and solitude, to be able to breathe the fresh air and experience an unobstructed view. There is something about nature; mountains, large bodies of water, rolling hills which gives us a sense of something that is much bigger than us, and it seems to offer us a certain calmness. And the enchanting natural setting within the pristine Adirondacks is one huge reason why youth summer camp has become so popular in this area.

Camp Chateaugay is an incredible collection of activities and facilities, but this camp is really all about people – campers from all over including other countries, who become new and lasting friends counselors and specialists who become new mentors – older brothers and sisters and owners who get right in there and set the standard for a summer of fun and adventure.

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