Breakfast

Orange juice, assorted whole grain cereals with milk, hot cereals, pancakes, waffles, french toast, eggs, made-to-order omelets, fresh berries, whole fruits, bananas, melons, yogurt, cottage cheese, nut free granola, bagels, assorted breads, hot chocolate with mini marshmallows

Lunch

Pizza, grilled chicken, chicken wings, chicken tenders, hamburger sliders, hot dog sliders, tacos, fajitas, cheese quesadillas, spaghetti and meat balls, pasta bolognese, lasagna, baked ziti, macaroni and cheese, cold cut subs, and a complete salad bar (including: assorted beans, tofu, pasta, tuna, chicken and egg salad, soy nut butter and jelly, whole wheat pita, falafel, hummus and vegetarian choices)

Snack

Fresh fruit, ice cream, ices, fresh baked cookies

Dinner

Soup, complete salad bar, assorted dinner rolls, grilled steak, brisket, fried chicken, roast chicken, chicken Parmesan, BBQ hamburger, hot dogs, veggie burgers, brown rice, corn on the cob, baked potatoes, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, fresh steamed vegetables

Assorted home baked deserts

Canteen

Popcorn, hot soft pretzels, nachos and cheese, ice cream sundae bar, soda

Pine Trees

“Pine trees guard our haven
As summer turns to fall
A still dormant fall
Like a glowing ember
Our memories linger on
Mid sighs and tears
Yet we will choose to never lose
The friendships we’ve found here

Spring renews our hopes
With a song in our hearts
We will ever return
As our memories yearn for Raquette
With lakes serene and calm
Our hopes of love and peace
Like a glowing ember
Our memories linger on
Mid sighs and tears
Yet we will choose to never lose
The friendships we’ve found here”

Sung to the tune Unchained Melody

7:30 - Reveille
7:45 - Flag Raising
8:00 - Breakfast
9:20 - 1st Activity
10:20 - 2nd Activity
11:20 - 3rd Activity
12:30 - Lunch
1:15 to 2:15 - Rest Hour
2:15 - 4th Activity
3:05 - Snack
3:15 - 5th Activity
4:15 - 6th Activity
5:15 - Shower Hour
6:15 - Flag Lowering
6:30 - Dinner
7:30 - Evening Activity
9:00 - Tattoo
9:20 - Taps

ADIRONDACK LODGING

IN THE RAQUETTE LAKE AREA

Listed below are lodges, inns and motels that are located in and around Raquette Lake. RESERVE EARLY because many small establishments and choice accommodations will be limited later on. Many do not have dining facilities and most are moderately priced. Listed separately are a few luxury resorts.

Welcome to the Best Job a Summer Can Offer

As one of the oldest camps in the country, we know how to create a rich, rewarding summer experience. We’re giving you the chance to work hard, play harder, and enjoy the best summer you’ve ever had.

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Benefits

You will make many life-long friends and develop life skills through leading, guiding, and caring for campers. You will learn from high school and college coaches, professors and teachers, pro athletes, and professional artists. Our pay is competitive, workers compensation is provided, and room and board is covered. During your time off you can tour the Adirondack Park, the largest state park in the country, or visit the surrounding towns of Old Forge, Lake George, and Lake Placid.

Requirements

We have high expectations. You must be 18 or have completed one year of college. All staff undergo a rigorous background check and thorough interview. As a general counselor, experience and enthusiasm for working with children are necessities. As a specialty counselor, you need to have a high level of skill in a specific activity, or show an aptitude and strong interest. We hold a mandatory orientation the week before camp; some programs require additional training. Finally, we expect you to have sound judgment and decision making skills, and be warm, caring, and patient.

Responsibilities

You and your co-counselors will live with a group of campers in a cabin. You will be their mentor, companion, and big brother or sister as you guide them through their daily activities, including meals, special events, and out-of-camp trips.

Before you apply

Make sure to read through the respective boys or girls page to get to know us better.

Apply for the Best Summer Ever

Is this the summer you’re looking for? If so, we encourage you to apply; you might be just what we’re looking for.

We need your help to give our campers the best summer of their lives.

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Don't worry, It's easy to get turned around near the Raquette Lake Village. Here are the directions from the Lake George or Old Forge region.

Directions from Route 28

Coming from the Lake George region, turn right on Antlers Road (school at intersection). Drive into the Raquette Lake Village and continue left uphill on Antlers Road. Follow signs to camp from this point forward. (Camp will be on the right side approximately 1 mile from the village)

Coming from the Old Forge region, turn left on Antlers Road (school at intersection). Drive into the Raquette Lake Village and continue left uphill on Antlers Road. Follow signs to camp from this point forward. (Camp will be on the right side approximately 1 mile from the village)