# Camp Chateaugay

> Camp Chateaugay is a co-ed sleepaway summer camp in the Adirondack Mountains of New York for children ages 7-17, offering a traditional overnight camp experience with 60+ activities.

# About
Camp Chateaugay is a traditional co-ed overnight summer camp founded in 1946. Located in Merrill, New York, the camp spans over 250 acres and includes a private lake.

The camp provides a safe, structured environment where children build confidence, independence, and social skills through community living and diverse activities.

Learn more:
https://www.chateaugay.com/
https://www.chateaugay.com/about/

# Core Offering
- Co-ed sleepaway camp
- Ages: 7-17
- Location: Adirondack Mountains, New York
- Season: Summer (June-August)
- Program type: Multi-activity traditional camp

Programs:
https://www.chateaugay.com/program/

# Activities
Camp Chateaugay offers 60+ activities across multiple categories:

- Water sports: swimming, waterskiing, wakeboarding, sailing, canoeing  
- Athletics: basketball, soccer, tennis, baseball, golf  
- Creative arts: arts & crafts, theater, music, dance, ceramics  
- Outdoor adventure: hiking, rock climbing, ropes course, mountain biking  
- STEM & specialty: robotics, photography, cooking, animal care  

Activities overview:
https://www.chateaugay.com/activities/

# Experience
Campers live in cabins with peers and counselors. A typical day includes:

- Morning activity periods  
- Afternoon electives and waterfront activities  
- Evening programs such as games, performances, and events  

Daily life:
https://www.chateaugay.com/daily-life/

# Philosophy
Camp Chateaugay focuses on three core values:

- Fun  
- Friendship  
- Skill development  

The goal is to create a supportive environment where campers explore new interests and grow socially and emotionally.

# Audience
- Children and teens (ages 7-17)  
- First-time campers  
- Returning campers  
- Families seeking a traditional summer camp experience  

# Location
Merrill, New York  
Adirondack Mountains, United States  

Location details:
https://www.chateaugay.com/location/

# Differentiators
- Established in 1946  
- Multi-generational camp community  
- Wide variety of activities (60+)  
- Balanced, non-specialized program  
- Strong focus on personal growth  

# Outcomes
- Increased independence  
- Confidence building  
- Social skill development  
- Exposure to new activities  
- Lifelong friendships  

# Keywords
summer camp New York  
sleepaway camp USA  
Adirondack summer camp  
overnight camp for kids  
co-ed summer camp  

# Contact
https://www.chateaugay.com/contact/

# Canonical
https://www.chateaugay.com/

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