Yesterday’s Camp in Today’s World

Our “Me and You” Mini-Week is designed for a parent, grandparent, or other significant adult to accompany one or more children 1st-4th grade. Kids and adults will stay together, share daily camp life and participate in the many activities led by Fowler’s summer staff. This is a great way to create new and lasting memories. The cost is $200 per person.

Start your summer with a brand-new week at Fowler that will launch you into your summer. Dive into a week packed with special activities that will only happen during this one-of-a-kind week at Fowler. Celebrate summer’s arrival with an all-camp carnival in the park. Stay up late for a cozy “slumber party” in the Chapel. Take a guided late-night tour of the night sky. Camp Kickoff also includes an opportunity to sample some new and some classic Fowler favorite sessions and day trips. Whether you’re a first-time or returning camper, Camp Kickoff is your chance to start the summer off right - Fowler style!

Una Tierra weeks are easily our most popular. These all-ages weeks are designed so families can send all their children to Camp at the same time. Campers are split into cabins based on age group and enjoy age-appropriate programs, but many activities also take place together. Una Tierra weeks offer all campers a classic Camp adventure. What’s not to love?

Triple A is our only week just for High Schoolers. It’s everything you might want in a week of Camp. Late nights and early mornings mean we can pack in as many adventures as possible. Stargazing, campfires, and the chance to connect with new friends and old are sure to make for a week you won’t forget! Grab your friends and register now-this week will fill up quickly!

Twelve Days. One Trail. An Incredible Accomplishment.

Wilderness Experience Level 3: Challenge 🌲🌲🌲

Are you ready to take on one of the ultimate Adirondack challenges?

Go For It! is a two-week backpacking adventure for experienced high school hikers who are ready to push themselves further than ever before. Over 12 days on the trail, campers will tackle the Northville-Placid Trail, traveling through over 120 miles of some of the most remote and beautiful wilderness in the Adirondacks. This is no ordinary hiking trip! You'll carry your gear on your back, navigate challenging terrain, and experience the rewards (and difficulties!) of life on the trail. There will be long days, tired legs, and moments when you'll need to dig deep and keep going. But you'll also discover the power of teamwork, build lasting friendships, and experience the incredible satisfaction of accomplishing something truly extraordinary.

Go For It! is designed for experienced backpackers who are physically prepared for consecutive days of challenging hiking and ready to embrace the demands of wilderness travel. Whether you're a returning Fowler outcamper or joining us for the first time, this expedition is an opportunity to challenge yourself, discover what you're capable of, and share an unforgettable adventure. The trail is calling. Are you ready to Go For It!?

Prerequisite: This is an advanced outcamp experience. Participants should have previous overnight backpacking  experience, be comfortable carrying a loaded backpack over challenging terrain, and be prepared for consecutive days of strenuous hiking. Camp Fowler may contact families before confirming  registration to discuss camper experience and readiness.

Adventure. Friendship. Discovery.

Wilderness Experience Level 1: Discover 🌲

Ready to discover the adventure that awaits beyond Camp Fowler's property? Women in the Wilderness is a special week-long outcamp experience that brings girls together to explore the Adirondacks, try new things, and discover just how much fun life in the wilderness can be! With an emphasis on friendship, confidence, and female mentorship, this adventure welcomes both first-time outcamp explorers and campers who have spent time out on the trail before.

Led by two experienced female outcamp guides, campers will spend four nights and five days exploring the Adirondack wilderness by canoe and on foot. Along the way, you'll learn from women who love the outdoors while discovering your own confidence and abilities in the wilderness. You'll practice wilderness skills, prepare meals together, swim in Adirondack waters, gaze at star-filled skies, and experience the beauty and simplicity of life away from camp.

This adventure isn't about how far you can hike or how many miles you can paddle. It's about trying something new, supporting one another, discovering your own strengths, and enjoying the journey together.

You don't need to be an experienced wilderness outcamper to join us. Just bring your curiosity, a willingness to try new things, and a sense of adventure. Who knows? You might just discover a lifelong love of the wilderness!

A Note for Parents and Campers: No previous wilderness camping experience is required. Campers should be comfortable participating in outdoor activities, including hiking, paddling, and camping in a wilderness setting (i.e., tent or lean-to) for four nights. While this trip is designed to be accessible to beginners, participants should be prepared for the physical demands and unpredictability of wilderness travel.

Big Adventures for Beginning Explorers!

Wilderness Experience Level 1: Discover 🌲

Ready to discover your wild side?

ADK Wild is the perfect introduction to wilderness adventure for campers entering the world of outcamp! Designed especially for campers who have completed fifth- and sixth-grade, this week gives young explorers the chance to experience the excitement of outdoor living while still calling Camp Fowler home.

Campers will make their home in Fowler's Wilderness Area, sleeping in rustic log lean-tos, preparing meals together, and gathering around campfires beneath the Adirondack sky. Days will be filled with canoeing, exploring the outdoors, and learning wilderness skills that will help build confidence and independence.

And just when you think the adventure couldn't get any better, the week concludes with an overnight camping experience off of camp's property!

ADK Wild is about trying new things, making friends, working together, and discovering just how much fun life outdoors can be.

Every great adventure has a beginning. Could this be yours?

A Note for Parents and Campers: No previous wilderness experience is necessary. ADK Wild is designed as an introduction to outdoor living, with campers based in Fowler's Wilderness Area throughout the week. Campers should be comfortable sleeping and eating in rustic accommodations, participating in outdoor activities, and trying new experiences.

Catch the Wind. Find Your Freedom.

Wilderness Experience Level 1: Discover 🌲 

Ever wondered what it feels like to sail across a lake with nothing but the wind guiding your way?

This is your chance to find out! Whether you've never stepped into a sailboat or already have some experience on the water, Fowler's Outcamp Sailing Week is an opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence, and experience the excitement of sailing on beautiful Lake Sacandaga and beyond.

With guidance from Fowler's Outcamp staff, you'll learn the fundamentals of sailing, practice rigging and maneuvering your boat, and discover what it takes to work with the wind. As your skills grow, so will your confidence and sense of independence!

When you're not on the water, you'll make your home in Fowler's Wilderness Area, sleeping in rustic log lean-tos, preparing meals together, and enjoying campfires and time with your fellow sailors. Depending on weather and conditions, your week might even include a sailing expedition across the lake for an overnight camping experience!

Sailing is about more than learning to steer a boat. It's about teamwork, trying something new, and discovering the freedom of being out on the water.

The wind is waiting. Are you ready to set sail?

A Note for Parents and Campers: No previous sailing experience is required. Campers should be comfortable participating in water-based activities, learning new skills, and spending extended periods outdoors. Sailing activities and any overnight excursion are dependent on weather and lake conditions.

Separate Sailing sessions are offered for campers in grades 7–9 and 9–12.

Two Ways to Explore. One Unforgettable Journey.

Wilderness Experience Level 2: Explore 🌲🌲

Can't decide between hiking through the mountains and paddling across Adirondack waters? Why not do both?

Paths & Paddles brings together two classic Adirondack experiences in one incredible week! Over five days in the backcountry, campers will trade paddles for hiking boots as they explore the beauty of the Adirondacks by canoe and on foot.

Some days will be spent paddling through beautiful lakes and rivers, while others will take you along woodland trails with everything you need carried on your back. Along the way, you'll develop outdoor skills, prepare meals together, and discover the rewards of exploring remote landscapes with a small group of fellow campers.

There will be challenges, plenty of laughter, and moments when you'll surprise yourself with what you can accomplish. Whether navigating the water or hiking a trail, you'll learn to rely on one another, build confidence in your own abilities, and develop a deeper appreciation for the beauty of God's creation.

Designed for campers who have some outdoor experience and are ready to take the next step, Paths & Paddles offers a rewarding challenge without the intensity of Fowler's more demanding backpacking expeditions.

Grab a paddle, lace up your boots, and discover where the journey takes you!

A Note for Parents and Campers: Paths & Paddles is an intermediate-level wilderness experience. Previous experience with hiking, camping, or paddling is recommended, though participation in a previous Fowler outcamp is not required. Campers should be physically prepared for five days of wilderness travel, including extended periods of paddling, hiking with a loaded backpack, sleeping outdoors, and sharing camp responsibilities such as preparing meals. This trip is best suited for campers who are comfortable being active outdoors and are ready for a greater physical challenge.

Big Mountains. Big Challenges. Incredible Rewards.

​​Wilderness Experience Level 3: Challenge 🌲🌲🌲

Ready to take your Adirondack experience to new heights?

High Peaks is a five-day backpacking expedition for high school campers who are ready to challenge themselves in some of the most spectacular mountain wilderness in the Adirondacks.

With your gear on your back and your fellow peak-baggers by your side, you'll explore rugged trails, climb Adirondack High Peaks, and experience the breathtaking views and sense of accomplishment that come from standing on a mountain summit after a challenging climb.

This is a trip for campers who are ready to push themselves! Days on the trail can be long and physically demanding, with steep climbs, rocky terrain, and unpredictable mountain weather. But the rewards are worth the effort. You'll prepare meals together, sleep in wilderness campsites or lean-tos, and discover what it means to rely on one another when the going gets tough.

With just six campers, High Peaks offers a unique opportunity to build strong friendships, grow in confidence, and experience the beauty and wonder of God's creation in a way few people ever do. There is something unforgettable about reaching a mountaintop together, looking out across the mountains, and realizing just how far you've come.

You'll return to Fowler with tired legs, incredible stories, stronger friendships, and memories of the peaks you've climbed that will stay with you long after the week is over.

The mountains are calling. Are you ready to answer?

A Note for Parents and Campers: High Peaks is a physically demanding wilderness backpacking experience. Campers should be in good physical condition and prepared for consecutive days of strenuous hiking, significant elevation changes, carrying a loaded backpack, and camping in remote wilderness settings. Previous hiking or backpacking experience is strongly recommended.

Participation is limited to six campers due to wilderness group-size restrictions.

Paddle. Cast. Explore. Repeat.

Wilderness Experience Level 2: Explore 🌲🌲

Ever wondered what it would be like to spend your days paddling Adirondack waterways, fishing along the shore, and falling asleep beneath the stars?

Fish & Float combines the excitement of fishing with the freedom of exploring the Adirondacks by canoe! Whether you're an experienced angler or have never cast a line before, this week offers the chance to develop your fishing skills, discover new places, and experience the simple pleasures of life on the water.

Traveling through scenic Adirondack lakes and waterways, a small group of eight campers will journey by canoe, carrying their gear and making camp along the way. There will be plenty of opportunities to cast a line, take a swim, and explore the hidden gems of the Adirondack wilderness. And who knows? You might even reel in the catch of the week!

But Fish & Float is about more than catching fish. It's about learning to work together, sharing stories around the campfire, and discovering the satisfaction of a day spent paddling, exploring, and enjoying God's creation. Along the way, you'll build friendships, gain confidence, and find that sometimes the best moments happen when you slow down and simply enjoy where you are.

No fishing experience? No problem! Just bring your curiosity, a willingness to try something new, and a love for being outdoors.

The best stories aren't always about the fish you catch.

A Note for Parents and Campers: No previous fishing experience is required, and fishing equipment will be provided. Campers should be comfortable participating in water-based outdoor activities and prepared for multiple days of canoe travel, wilderness camping, and shared responsibilities such as preparing meals and setting up camp. While this trip emphasizes exploration and enjoyment rather than strenuous physical challenges, campers should be prepared for extended periods of paddling and the demands of living outdoors.