Sandy Abbott

Honestly, it’s a place out of a storybook. At one moment you are in a thick forested trail and the next moment the woods open up, and the sun shines through to a grass-covered clearing. There you find hammocks suspended between large birch trees, lovingly-assembled stone campfire rings, boulders suited for scampering… I am talking […]

Where Everybody Know Your Name! “Blanca Penagaricano” “Martine Luther-Hoppenheim” “Lensi La Croix” “Siobhan McNamara” “Mei Nakamura” I could keep going. It’s been over 30 years since I’ve seen these girls, but I will forever remember their names. Why? Because as a 13-year old, I was challenged to name every camper and every counselor, first and last names, in the

A few weeks at Camp serves as a way for kids to feel capable and confident away from home.  They are making new friends, learning to manage social situations, and taking care of their things (sorting laundry, hanging dry towels, keeping track of shoes, etc). Some campers fall right into routine and adjust to camp

The blackberries are at peak ripeness. The baby’s breath flowers are in full bloom. The afternoon breeze is gently blowing. The warm sunshine and 70-degree temp are near perfect. And cabin songs are scheduled for the night’s evening activity. It’s no wonder that the Bluebirds rushed to the table to choose “Walk to the Bridge”

The waterfront at Camp Jeanne d’Arc is located in the narrows sections of Chateaugay Lake, close to the entrance of Upper Chateaugay Lake. Camp’s waterfront site typically features calm waters and light winds, ideal for beginner paddlers and sailors. Campers with more advanced boating skills can journey to Upper Lake for increased difficulty (and fun!).