Wilderness

At least once per session, each cabin is required to go on an overnight with their cabin group and counselors. Cabin overnights are assigned according to age and ability. Our junior cabins will start with overnights on our camp property and progress through to more demanding overnights as they become seniors. Senior cabin overnights include hiking Mt. Marcy or an overnight canoe trip.

One of the advantages of attending FLC is the opportunity to venture into the Adirondack Park on several types of wilderness trips. These trips are offered to all campers, regardless of age, and include hiking, rafting, fishing, kayaking and mountain biking. Trips can last from one afternoon up to a few days and are offered on an elective basis to all campers. The trips are planned so that they are age appropriate and are led by our long time and experienced Trips Director and qualified staff.

Campers can paddle or hike across the lake to visit the FLC Nature Center. Junior campers can even camp overnight here, where they learn about nature, pitch a tent and build a fire. Campers also might even get to try their hand at the old sport of ‘hatchet throwing’ in a safe and supervised environment!

Our Mountain Biking program provides riders of all skills the chance to get out into the wilderness under the power of a bike. With our own fleet of mountain bikes, campers can safely suit up and adventure into our miles of trails where they will improve their skills, confidence and appreciation of the beautiful forests that surround us.