Camp · Aquatic · Ages 8–17 · $1,720/week
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▌ Aquatic · Ages 8–17

Eagle Island Camp - Girls Overnight Camp

Eagle Island Camp · $1,720/week

Eagle Island Camp offers an overnight summer experience for girls aged 8-17 on a historic Adirondack island,...

▌ Editor's read Eagle Island Camp's website loads as a real camp site, offering overnight programs for girls aged 8-17. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, indicating adherence to industry safety and quality standards. The camp was founded in 1938 by Henry and Elsie D. Bott, making it an established institution with a long history of operation. It is operated by a nonprofit organization, the Friends of Eagle Island. The website explicitly states a camper-to-staff ratio of 1:4 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks, highlighting a commitment to safety and supervision. Google reviews for 'Eagle Island Camp' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 47 reviews, with many praising the unique island setting, supportive staff, and diverse activities. The camp emphasizes outdoor skills, arts, and community, fostering independence and personal growth.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 881938+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 8–17

Eagle Island Camp - Girls Overnight Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. aquatic programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
88 (1938 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Aquatic
  • Ages: 8–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 442 Gilpin Bay Road, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, USA
  • Phone: (518) 323-9422
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: One-week sessions are $1,720. Two-week sessions are $3,375. A weekend stay-over is an additional $379. Laundry service is $25. Financial aid is available.

Runs 24-hour residential, 9 sessions (6 one-week, 3 multi-week blocks), from Jun 28 to Aug 7.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jun 28 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $1,720
  • Session 7 Jun 28 – Jul 10, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,440
  • Session 2 Jul 5 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $1,720
  • Session 3 Jul 12 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $1,720
  • Session 8 Jul 12 – 24, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,440
  • Session 4 Jul 19 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $1,720
  • Session 5 Jul 26 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $1,720
  • Session 9 Jul 26 – Aug 7, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,440
  • Session 6 Aug 2 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $1,720

↗ What parents like

  • All-girls camp
  • Historic island location

↘ Watch for

  • Extra fees for services

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Eagle Island Camp - Girls Overnight Camp

What ages does Eagle Island Camp - Girls Overnight Camp accept?
Eagle Island Camp - Girls Overnight Camp is open to children ages 8–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Eagle Island Camp - Girls Overnight Camp cost?
Eagle Island Camp - Girls Overnight Camp publishes $1,720/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Eagle Island Camp - Girls Overnight Camp's hours?
Eagle Island Camp - Girls Overnight Camp runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Eagle Island Camp - Girls Overnight Camp accredited?
Yes — Eagle Island Camp - Girls Overnight Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1938 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Eagle Island Camp - Girls Overnight Camp?
Eagle Island Camp - Girls Overnight Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 1938 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Eagle Island Camp - Girls Overnight Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Eagle Island Camp - Girls Overnight Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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