Camp Dudley

A great place for kids to unplug (no phone for 3 weeks), try new things with new people. The location right on the lake is unbelievable. The counselors have been outstanding role models who took the time to get to know each of my sons.

Our son just returned from his first summer at Camp Dudley and it was everything we wished for and more. He GUSHED about camp for hours, something we have never witnessed before from an extremely social kid. He came back more mature and we were pleased to see he had tried-and loved-new sports and programs, so the leadership development is a plus. But most importantly, he made memories that he'll have for a lifetime. We plan to go back year and year.

My son just finished his second year here and it was once again an incredible experience. Memories of a lifetime. Unplugged from technology and city life and growing confidence and independence in the country, experiencing all new activities. What could be better?

Camp Dudley in a word. Community. From the minute you walk into the gates of camp you are embraced by a family that has grown up together. Leaders and staff have started as campers, and continue to come back every summer because of the energy, love and support that is cultivated around everyone. The people and the place are what keep Dudley so special. I have made life-long friendships, mentors that have given me life-changing advice and created skills for the professional world. Dudley is full of so many traditions that you can only find within the Adirondacks, and the backdrop of Lake Champlain is the cherry on top to one of the most beautiful and peaceful places to spend a summer. Dudley isn’t just with you for a summer, it’s a lifelong village that is with you wherever you are in life.

Unequivocally the best place for a child or young adult to spend a summer. The staff and leadership’s unflagging efforts to create a transformative experience manifest themselves in the character of every Dudley and Kiniya camper. As I reminisce on my time as a camper at Dudley, I think about the life long friends that I have made, the unforgettable experiences I have enjoyed, and the attributes that Dudley instilled in me. I cannot imagine who I would be had I not attended Dudley, and I sincerely believe that everyone who has the privilege of being a camper up on Ol’ Champlain leaves as a better person than when they arrived.