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Pok-O-MacCready Camps
- Coed
- Ages 6-16
- Traditional
Overview
Pok-O-MacCready Camps, located in the scenic Adirondack Mountains of New York, offer a co-ed summer camp experience for children aged 6-16. Established in 1905, this camp provides a blend of traditional summer camp activities and modern facilities. Campers can engage in over 35 activities, including hiking, horseback riding, canoeing, rock climbing, and creative arts. The camps facilities include an early 19th-century working farm, a state-of-the-art indoor rock climbing center, tennis and basketball courts, and modern horse stables.
The camp emphasizes personal growth, independence, and community building. Campers are encouraged to challenge themselves and develop new skills in a supportive environment. The natural setting of the Adirondacks provides a perfect backdrop for outdoor adventures and lifelong friendships. Pok-O-MacCready Camps aim to create enduring memories and foster a sense of belonging among campers.
Read More Show LessUnique Features
- Pok-O-MacCready fosters lifelong friendships and the development of social skills by creating a safe, fun, inclusive environment that allows children to be their authentic selves.
- Campers develop independence and self direction through self-directed activities such as sailing, archery, wilderness, and various sport and creative arts classes.
- The comprehensive horseback riding program includes instruction for all levels, from leadline to advanced jumping classes, and includes trail riding, and daily horse care.
- This state-of-the-art indoor rock climbing center offers campers the chance to learn safety, knot tying, belaying, and climbing techniques.
- Pok-O features an authentic blacksmith shop where campers practice responsibility and creative expression through blacksmithing and metal work.
Activities
Dates & Rates
2024 Season:
- Camp Season June 29 - August 16
- Session Lengths 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 weeks
- Cost $1,475 - $2,100 /week
Financial Offers:
- Tiered/sliding scale tutition: No
- Financial assistance: Yes
- Special discounts: Available
Accommodations
Bunks
- Type: Cabins, Dorm Or Hotel
- Not open air
- Electricity/lights
- No air conditioning
- Separate bathhouse
- Showers attached
- Toilets attached
Health
- Staff certified in First Aid / CPR
- No doctor onsite
- Nurse onsite
- 24/7 medical staff
- Health Center
Dietary Needs
- Food Allergies
- Gluten Free
- Kosher
- Peanut-free
- Tree nut-free
- Vegan friendly
- Vegetarian friendly
International Campers
- Enrolls non-US campers
- 13 countries have attended
Welcome Message
Brian DeGroat, Executive Director
Trained as a history teacher, Brian was first lured to the Adirondacks in '08. His initial 3-month contract turned into almost two decades committed to Pok-O and its broader community. Having received much from Pok-O, Brian strives to create positive opportunities for all members of the camp family. He has also served on the board of directors for the Lakeside School in Essex, the New York State Outdoor Education Association, and currently serves on the New Jersey School of Conservation Board.
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