All Inclusive* Program Prices Starting At:
$1,200/person - Adult Double Occupancy
$1,150/person - Child Double Occupancy
* Includes lodging, meals, program activities and access to optional daily activities and recreational equipment. Learn More about the Great Camp Sagamore experience.
Program Overview
Great Camp Sagamore's famous Grandparent - Grandchild Camp is a wonderful way to spend time together in the heart of the Adirondacks. Our 'grands camp' experiences are designed to bring families together in a safe, comfortable, and beautiful natural setting. This program includes a wide variety of activities designed to embrace the connections between grandparents and grandchildren while fostering a respect for our natural environment and this National Historic Landmark. During this five night program, embark on a memorable adventure tailored to all interests and skill levels while having fun and learning in a camp that is not a hotel or resort, but a piece of history. Enjoy music and songs all week with Dan Duggan, nature-inspired art projects, and canoeing, hiking, stream exploration and games with Great Camp Sagamore’s Environmental Educators. Programming will be appropriate for grandchildren ages 10-14. Please scroll to the bottom to find a link to the option for grandchildren aged 6-9.
Program Activities
Daily morning, afternoon and evening activitities such as: nature hikes, stream walks, paddling on Sagamore Lake, and music & art classes/
Daily “Kids Club” which is an hour in the afternoon where grandkids get to hang with Sagamore’s program crew and play games, while grandparents get a chance to relax.
Evening activities including a barn dance, campfire and sing-along, a family music concert, and “Creativity Night”, a chance for you and your grandchild to share your interests and gifts with fellow campers.
An afternoon of free time to visit nearby Adirondack attractions or stay in camp to canoe, hike, work on a special creative project, or choose from several optional activities.
Program Instructors
Cari Ray - Program Director
The Grandparent-Grandchild camp will be led by Sagamore’s Program Director, Cari Ray, along with Sagamore’s talented staff of Environmental Educators. Together they will lead guided hikes, paddles, games, stream explorations, nature talks and much more. Cari believes in the importance of intergenerational bonds and loves to share her passion for the outdoors and the beauty of the Adirondacks with people of all ages.
GCS Outdoor Educators - Safety First
Camp should be fun, but also safe. Grandchildren attending camp are always under a watchful eye. They are under the combined supervision of their grandparent(s), Sagamore’s talented, well-trained Outdoor Education staff, contracted Instructors, and Counselors in Training. All Sagamore staff are certified in CPR, adult and child first aid. Many are also wilderness first aid trained.
Dan Duggan
- Music Instructor
Dan Duggan, nationally touring performer and teacher, is rapidly being acknowledged as one of the finest dulcimer players and composers in the country. A recipient of the prestigious National Hammered Dulcimer Championship, Dan's renditions of traditional Irish and American tunes reflect his study and understanding of their original context. Whether re-creating 18th century harp pieces or vibrant 19th century dance tunes, Dan has engaged audiences nationwide in an excursion of musical styles and moods.
Website - Meet Dan Duggan
Peggy Lynn - Music Instructor
Peggy Lynn, singer, songwriter, and educator, brings an infectious enthusiasm to all her endeavors. Peggy ranges from folksy to blues with equal ease, alone or harmonizing with others. With a sultry, yet powerful alto voice, Peggy gives a clear message of the passion underlying her songs. While her style and range give meaning and emotion to all her work, her most powerful message is for the contributions and burdens of women.
George Steele - Environmental Educator
For more than 40 years, George Steele has been an environmental science education consultant. He lives at Seek-No-Further Farm just south of Amsterdam, NY, with his wife, Anita Sanchez (author and environmental educator), their two sons, Alex and Timothy, two dogs, two cats, and a hard to count number of chickens.
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