Ann Travis started The Summer Lady advisory service over 25 years ago to help parents find the best summer programs, domestic and worldwide, for their children, ages 8-18.

The Summer Lady recommends summer camps that are designed for children of all ages with a wide range of interests. In addition to camps we have summer programs that include: language immersion, academic enrichment, community service, business & entrepreneurship, outdoor adventure, teen travel, specific sports ,film/photography, theatre, dance, art, marine biology/animals, internships and more. Summer camps not only teach children to become confident and capable individuals but also provide many wonderful memories they will never forget. The Summer Lady is here to help you find the perfect program that best suits your child’s interest and family needs. Overnight camps blend a safe caring environment with fun and adventure all while teaching independence, social skills, healthy competition and creativity. These programs are designed to be exciting and educational, allowing your child to learn strong values while having the time of their life. Your son or daughter will participate in activities such as land sports, theater, arts & crafts, outdoor adventure and water sports that will benefit them throughout their lifetime. Staff members are carefully selected by their skills, knowledge and experience as caretakers and motivators. Staff leaders convey the importance of team building and cooperation by teaching children and teenagers about both individual and community values. The Summer Lady is your best resource for matching your child with the program that best fits their needs and interests. By working with one of our knowledgeable specialists, we can match your son or daughters strengths, interests, ideals and needs with the right program. Contact The Summer Lady about day and sleepaway camps and programs for children of all ages today! www.thesummerlady.com / 516-374-6383.

North Country Camps - Lincoln for boys & Whippoorwill for girls - are located in the Adirondack region of New York State. We are a fun and adventurous program offering many activities in camp and an extensive wilderness trip program - hiking, canoeing, bicycling and sailing in the Adirondack and Lake Champlain region.

Morning Activities are chosen weekly, and afternoon activities are chosen daily based on individual interest. While children live with their peer group, activities are individual choice, allowing the campers to try new activities and deepen their skills in many areas. Because the campers are in activities they choose, they are able to make friendships across the full age range at camp. We have a counselor to camper ratio of 1:3, and 85% of our campers return each season.

The majority of our campers attend for the full 7 1/2 week season. We offer a 5 week option, and first-time campers of any age can choose to register for 3 weeks with the option to stay longer. The camp fee covers the cost of participation in every aspect of camp life, including horseback riding and wilderness trips.

Chartered buses travel from New York City and Albany to camp, and we can meet campers at airports in Burlington, Vermont; Montreal, Canada; Plattsburgh or Albany, New York.

Lincoln and Whippoorwill are two separate camps with their own living areas, dining halls, waterfronts and playing fields. We share horseback riding, and the ropes course get together regularly for activities and events.

No two girls are alike, why should their summers be?

Camp Kippewa is a unique all-girls overnight camp for ages 7 to 15. Girls select from a wide array of activities to create their own weekly schedule, participating in six activity blocks daily. The caring, nurturing ambiance at Camp Kippewa sets a girl at ease with who she is, giving her the confidence to make friends easily and feel comfortable about trying challenging new activities.
The Arts program offers over 20 disciplines of Fine Arts & Crafts and Dance & Theater. Onsite horseback riding facilities host an unbeatable Equestrian program where campers can ride daily. Lake Cobbosseecontee is the perfect setting for top-notch Water Sports instruction in waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and kayaking. Our program also offers a variety of Land Sports including our popular tennis program, gymnastics, soccer, softball, lacrosse and more. Campers enjoy the natural setting of Maine with ocean sailing trips, beach days, wilderness hikes and canoe trips.
Our brother camp, Camp Cobbossee, is just ½ mile down the road. Siblings see each other weekly through brother/sister lunches and shared special events such as Carnival.

The YMCA Camps (Ockanickon for Boys, Matollionequay for Girls and Lake Stockwell Day Camp) will provide your child with a top quality program in a safe, supportive environment led by adult role models. Through the single gender nature of our overnight camps, our campers experience something different and uniquely supportive. Boys interact with men who are strong and compassionate, assertive and attentive. Girls interact with women who are tenacious and tender, confident and caring. Boys and girls can be themselves and reenter the world with renewed confidence and empathy. In our co-ed day camp, boys and girls see balanced role models who prepare campers for everyday living, offer diverse points of view and allow campers to participate on an equal footing.

Our YMCA affiliation means we include the Y’s 4 core values in every aspect of our programming, demonstrating the importance of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Through safety inspections, ACA accreditation, staff training and background checks we strive to ensure the safety and well-being of every child. Our experienced counselors and programming promote friendships, positive self-esteem, healthy development and encourage individuality and independence. Our variety of fun, positive camp experiences will impact your child for a lifetime.

Our professional staff provide campers with a positive environment, as well as fun, safe and age-appropriate activities that aim to foster new relationships, build self-confidence and teach new skills. Inclusion, sportsmanship and learning to treat others with caring, honesty and respect are key values that we model for campers.

Modeling Camp invites all aspiring models to come "discover the model you" this summer." Explore the exciting world of modeling and fashion at this empowering summer camp. Each day, campers learn about the modeling industry from leading professionals, top models, and top agencies.

Featured on Good Morning America and NBC News, Modeling Camp helps campers learn about modeling in a fun, interactive, and non-competitive environment. Campers walk away not only with knowledge of the industry but with valuable life skills that can be applied to everyday life.

Campers are introduced to the industry step by step. They are coached by America's Next Top Model star Midori Amae, they have their own professional photo shoot with a top fashion crew, and they get to interview one-on-one with the top modeling agencies in LA. Ford Models, Elite Model Management, and Wilhelmina Models have all signed campers from Modeling Camp, and you could be next. Modeling Camp is the ideal camp for all fashionistas. Come join in for the summer of a lifetime!

Sheridan Fencing Academy, home to the 2013 World Champion, offers after-school classes and summer camps for kids of all ages! Our highly-popular week-long summer camps offer an exciting way to spend the summer--beginners get a wonderful introduction to the sport and more advanced fencers get to improve their skills and take their game to the next level. Our varied array of activities and exercises keep the camp fresh and exciting. Sign up for just one week or for several to get even more out of your summer!

The YMCA Camps (Ockanickon for Boys, Matollionequay for Girls and Lake Stockwell Day Camp) will provide your child with a top quality program in a safe, supportive environment led by adult role models. Through the single gender nature of our overnight camps, our campers experience something different and uniquely supportive. Boys interact with men who are strong and compassionate, assertive and attentive. Girls interact with women who are tenacious and tender, confident and caring. Boys and girls can be themselves and reenter the world with renewed confidence and empathy. In our co-ed day camp, boys and girls see balanced role models who prepare campers for everyday living, offer diverse points of view and allow campers to participate on an equal footing.

Our YMCA affiliation means we include the Y’s 4 core values in every aspect of our programming, demonstrating the importance of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Through safety inspections, ACA accreditation, staff training and background checks we strive to ensure the safety and well-being of every child. Our experienced counselors and programming promote friendships, positive self-esteem, healthy development and encourage individuality and independence. Our variety of fun, positive camp experiences will impact your child for a lifetime.

Our professional staff provide campers with a positive environment, as well as fun, safe and age-appropriate activities that aim to foster new relationships, build self-confidence and teach new skills. Inclusion, sportsmanship and learning to treat others with caring, honesty and respect are key values that we model for campers.

Camps include a fun variety of sports including soccer, basketball, baseball, flag football, dodge ball, kickball, capture the flag, floor hockey, team handball, watermelon, reindeer tails, and many other gym games and camp activities.