Situated on 443 acres of pristine wilderness with an 80-acre private lake, Camp Little Notch in Fort Ann, NY is an Adirondack summer camp that features traditional camp sessions for girls ages 8-17 and specialty camps for girls ages 13 and up, located just 17 miles from Lake George village and 70 miles from Albany.

What Makes Camp Little Notch Special?

• Breathe in the fresh air. Hear loons on the lake. Splash in the creek. See the clearest night sky. This is the beauty of our pristine wilderness setting, located on 443 acres in the Adirondacks.
• Experience Harmony with Nature. We create a camping experience that is rustic and unplugged. We believe camp is a place for girls to be screen-free and make genuine, face-to-face connections, all while developing an appreciation for the natural world.
• Since our inception, Camp Little Notch has been a place by girls, for girls. Each session, we develop an intentional community where girls feel safe and supported - a space where they can try new things, be their authentic selves, and make memories that will last a lifetime. We put a special focus on developing camper’s autonomy by having them play an active part in deciding what experiences they have at camp. Our small group sizes allow this to become a reality.

What activities are available at Camp Little Notch?

• Expand your horizons on our low ropes course. Build community through teambuilding games. And, a CLN camper favorite - play Carpark Games. The Carpark is our main field in camp. Sometimes it is used for its namesake of parking cars, but mostly it’s where campers get to run and play!
• Swim, canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard on our private 80-acre lake. Learn paddling skills under the direction of waterfront staff and play games both in the swim area and on boats.
• One of our campers’ favorite spots on camp is our arts and crafts building, Imagination Station - affectionately known as “I Mag”. Here you’ll master classic camp crafts like tie dye, candlemaking, and friendship bracelets - plus try out new forms of artistic expression that our talented staff lead you in!
• Experience all that our unique wilderness setting has to offer through nature study and exploring our hiking trails. Learn and practice the principles of Leave No Trace for low-impact camping. Become a steward of the environment. Hone your shelter-building, fire-building or compass skills. And enjoy one of our most special opportunities - creekwalking.
• A huge part of the CLN mission is to provide wilderness experiences to our campers. Every Wednesday night, all of our campers go on an overnight somewhere on camp property. We are lucky to have 3 primitive camping sites dotted along the perimeter of our lake, so campers are able to get the canoe trip experience all without leaving site! Campers may also choose to sleep under the stars at the beach, or hike a trail to pick out the perfect primitive sleeping site. The decision on where to camp is determined group-by-group using girl-directed group decision making. On overnights, campers sleep in pop-up tents or completely in the open air. With help from their trained and experienced counselors, campers also cook their dinner, dessert and following morning’s breakfast over the campfire.
• Each evening after dinner we gather together as a whole camp to participate in activities that promote community, laughter and fun! These could be anything from an all-camp twilight swim, to capture the flag, to crazy scavenger hunts. And you can’t forget the campfires! Sunday is an opening campfire to get campers excited for the week ahead. Then, Thursday night is our highly cherished Final Campfire ceremony that takes place at Green Cathedrals - a truly beautiful piece of camp. We use this time to reflect on our time at camp and appreciate all that its given us.
• On Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, the choice is totally yours! “Camper Choice” is a time of staff-led electives where each camper gets to decide their own individual activities, choosing from a distinct set of options each time. These activities are determined entirely based on the skills and creativity of our staff members! Past Camper Choice options have included everything from sandcastle building and poetry writing, to bird watching and improv games, to yoga and card games.

Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program

Want to learn what it takes to be a leader at camp? Enroll in the Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program to find out! Under the tutelage of a dedicated staff member, you’ll learn more about yourself and strengthen your leadership skills in areas including group dynamics, decision making and conflict resolution. CITs will take these skills and apply them in a camp setting, with a strong emphasis on the “learning-by-doing” philosophy. CITs will get to shadow a variety of staff roles, work with campers of all ages, and explore what areas of camp interest them most. Over the weekend, CITs will participate in an overnight camp-out off-site. By the end of the two weeks, CITs will work with their staff mentor to create and independently run their own hour-long program. In addition to registration, CITs must complete an application and interview to prepare for the program.

CIT is designed to be a leadership training program first and foremost, so while prior camp experience is a great plus, it is not a requirement. If you’re new to CLN but looking for leadership training, you’re welcome to enroll!

Backpacking Overnight Trip | Ages 13-17

July 17-22 | $1200

This session is perfect for any girl who is looking to expand her horizons with a new challenge. During this program, campers will spend two days and one night backpacking and camping overnight in the Adirondack backcountry. The group will cover about 6 miles per day while taking in the beauty of Pharaoh Lake, located near Schroon, NY. Before embarking, campers will spend time in camp preparing for their excursion, and will also participate in traditional camp activities at camp before and after their overnight adventure. This program is not recommended for new campers; campers should be comfortable with primitive camping and prepared to hike while carrying about 20% of their body weight. Space is limited to 10 campers and a minimum of 5 campers will be required to run this program.

Hudson Adventures Trip | Ages 13-17

July 24-29 | $1200

This session is perfect for any girl who is looking for a mix of time spent off-site exploring the Adirondacks along with a few days spent in camp participating in the traditional Camp Little Notch experience. During this program, campers will spend two full and exciting days off-camp exploring the Hudson River. Their first adventure will take them on a 17-mile whitewater rafting trip down the river. On their second adventure, campers will enjoy nature in a unique way, boarding railbikes and pedaling 7 miles of the rails alongside the Hudson River! The rest of the week will be spent in camp participating in some of their favorite camp activities like creekwalking, arts & crafts, and swimming and boating. Campers of any experience level are welcome to participate in this program, but comfort in water that is over your head while wearing a lifejacket is required. Space is limited to 10 campers and a minimum of 5 campers will be required to run this program.

Mountain Climbers Trip | Ages 13-17

July 31-August 5 | $1200

This session is perfect for any girl who is looking for a mix of time spent off-site exploring the Adirondacks alongside a few days spent in camp participating in the traditional Camp Little Notch experience. During this program, campers will spend two full and exciting days off-camp hiking local mountains -- Sleeping Beauty Mountain (5 miles) and Buck Mountain (6 miles). The other days will be spent in camp participating in some of their favorite camp activities like creekwalking, arts & crafts, and swimming and boating. Campers new and returning are welcome to participate in this program as long as they are prepared to take on this physical challenge. Space is limited to 10 campers and a minimum of 5 campers will be required to run this program.

A deposit of $250 is due at time of registration.