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Forest Lake Camp for Boys

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   Chestertown, New York, United States
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We would like to welcome you to Forest Lake Camp for Boys, one of America’s great sleepaway camps since 1926!

Our camp was founded by H.T. Confer, and remains in family hands to this day.  Since 1926, thousands and thousands of boys have experienced the wonders of Forest Lake Camp, gaining independence, developing self-confidence, establishing strong new friendships, touching the majesty of the outdoor world, and sampling an extraordinarily broad range of activities never experienced before.

We very much encourage you to take a look at our website, and begin to get to know us.  Read about our values and principles.  Meet our Directors and Counselors.  Order our DVD and see for yourself the absolute beauty of Forest Lake Camp, our fields, our private Adirondack mountain lake with its extensive swimming and boating activities, our tennis and basketball courts, our horses for our outstanding riding program.  View and read about the whitewater rafting trips, the hiking and fishing trips, our performing arts programs, and so much more.  Read the testimonials, unsolicited, and check our parent references. 

Forest Lake Camp is a wholesome, healthy, life-shaping experience for a child.  If you think it's right for your boy, please give us a call or request more information.


Sincerely,

The Directors of Forest Lake Camp

 

Camp Type:  Residential  Family
Year Established: 1926
Gender: Boys
Age of Campers: 8 to 16 years old
Cost/Week: $1001.00-$2000.00/wk
Religious Affiliation: None
Camp Owner(s): Geoff Blanck and Tobin Kelly
Camp Director(s): Gene Devlin
Nearest Large City: Albany, NY
Off Season Rental: Yes
Accreditations ?
ACA NCA NYSCDA
Camp Focus:
Arts Camps: Arts and Crafts
Arts Camps: Performing Arts
Sports Camps: Equestrian and Horseback Riding
Sports Camps: Water Sports
Traditional Camps

Special Accommodations:
Asthma, Diabetic, Food Allergies,
Art Activities:
  •  Acting
  •  Arts and Crafts
  •  Ceramics
  •  Dance
  •  Drawing and Painting
  •  Music
  •  Other Arts
  •  Performing Arts
  •  Pottery
  •  Sculpture
  •  Theater

Sports Activities:
  •  General Sports
  •  Aerobics
  •  Archery
  •  Baseball and Softball
  •  Basketball
  •  Chess
  •  Equestrian and Horseback Riding
  •  Fencing
  •  Field Hockey
  •  Fishing
  •  Fitness
  •  Golf
  •  Lacrosse
  •  Riflery
  •  Rowing
  •  Rugby
  •  Soccer
  •  Swimming
  •  Tennis
  •  Track and Field
  •  Volleyball
  •  Wakeboarding
  •  Waterskiing
  •  Water Sports
  •  Yoga

Adventure Activities:
  •  Assorted Adventures
  •  Backpacking
  •  Canoeing
  •  Environmental
  •  Hiking
  •  Kayaking
  •  Mountain Biking
  •  Orienteering
  •  Sailing
  •  Whitewater Rafting
  •  Wilderness

Academic Activities:
  •  Languages
  •  Leadership

Miscellaneous Activities:
  •  Model Rocketry
  •  Team Building
  •  Travel/Trips
  •  Wood Working

2012 Rates and Dates

Forest Lake Camp offers 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 week sessions for boys and girls ages 8-16. The 2-week option continues to be a popular 'trial' session for new and younger campers and many will then choose to extend on the spot to 4, 5 or even 7 weeks. As space permits we always allow campers to extend a session and the difference in tuition is then charged. 

Session:                                             Dates:                         Fees:

 

4 weeks 1st Session                          June 24-July 20           $4,890  

3 weeks 2nd Session              July 22-Aug 11            $4,090   

5 weeks Mid Session                          July 7-Aug 11              $5,590   

7 weeks Full Session                        June 24-Aug 11            $6,790  

 

2 weeks**June Short Session            June 24-July 7            $2,990

2 weeks**July Short Session July 7-July 20               $3,090

 

Visitors Days are July 14 and August 4           

*Tuition fees will be reduced by 5% for a sibling and 10% for additional siblings 

**Only available to campers 10 and under or first year campers

 

Early Sign up Discounts

Option 1 - All enrollments received and paid in full by Oct. 1, 2011 will pay the below rates and guarantee enrollment for 2012:

2 weeks (June Short Session)-$2,990

2 weeks (July Short Session)-$3,090

3 weeks - $3,886

4 weeks - $4,640

5 weeks - $5,290

7 weeks - $6,440

 

Option 2 - All enrollments received and paid in full by Jan 15, 2012 will pay the below rates and guarantee enrollment for 2012:

2 weeks (June Short Session)-$2,990

2 weeks (July Short Session)-$3,090

3 weeks - $3,990

4 weeks - $4,790

5 weeks - $5,490

7 weeks - $6,690

·         All savings will be reflected upon first invoice

 

 

 

Terms & Conditions

2012 enrollment applications may be submitted with a $500 deposit anytime after July 1, 2011 and will be considered on a first-come first-served basis. Payment in full must be received by April 15th 2012. Placements for all veteran campers, siblings, and children of alumni will be protected through Jan 15, 2012. After that, all enrollment applications will be on first-come, first-served basis as space allows.          

Credit Cards will be accepted for the $500 deposit.  All balances must be paid via bank transfer or check.  If full payment is not received by camper arrival then all charges will be put to the credit card on file plus a 3% processing fee.

 

*After April 15th payment in full is due upon enrollment.

 

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Fully refundable with cancellation by Jan. 15, 2012. Refundable less the $500 deposit with cancellation by April 15, 2012. Non-refundable after April 15, 2012. No refunds for late arrival or early departure. 

Additional fees for

Horseback Riding: Horseback riding is very popular and space is limited. Lessons and trail rides are offered at the packaged rate of $80 for 2 lessons/rides per week or $160 for 4 lessons/rides per week.

Waterskiing:

 

A water-ski clinic will be available for each camper. It is a one-half day clinic and is available for $135 for the first clinic and $110 for each additional clinic.  Each camper is allowed to partake in up to 1 clinic for the 2-week sessions, 2 clinics for the 3 or 4- week sessions, 3 clinics for the 5-week session and 4 clinics for the full 7-week session.

 

English Immersion Program at Camp: We are very proud of the diversity we offer at FLC with campers attending from around the world.  Our English immersion program is available for those campers where English is not their first language. Conversational English will be with 6-8 campers and will run 2 times per week for approximately an hour each time. Space is limited and sign up is on a first come first served basis. Price is $75 per week. 

 

One on One Tutoring at Camp: Tutoring on a variety of subjects is available. Please contact us about rates.            

 

Camp Store:  At FLC we offer camp store once per week to each camper.  At Store we offer some special treats and drinks for purchase as well as various sundries, essentials, and FLC gear.  Store is always very popular each week and we monitor what each camper can purchase.  We recommend $15-$20 per week and refund any unused portion of a campers store account.