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Treetops, Lake Placid
Treetops — photo · Camp Treetops · Google
§ Pursuits & Outdoors · Lake Placid

Treetops.

Youth Camps·Lake Placid, NY·44.23°N 73.89°W
Est. 1921

Since 1921, turning Lake Placid summers into self-reliant childhoods

Rated4.7 / 526 reviews · Google
Telephone518-523-9329
Found inLake Placid, NY
Charted at44.23°N 73.89°Won the Atlas
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Youth Camps · Lake PlacidEntry revised Aug 17, 2026
§ No. I · Field Notes

About Treetops.

Established in 1921, this summer camp cultivates an inclusive community rooted in child-centered education. It emphasizes fostering self-reliance, building confidence, and promoting a harmonious relationship with nature. The program offers children an unplugged summer experience, allowing them to connect deeply with their surroundings without digital distractions. The camp's unique approach focuses on enabling children to grow in knowledge, creativity, and competence through diverse activities. A central tenet is the importance of direct and constant engagement with the natural world. Campers participate in activities spanning nature and wilderness exploration, arts, waterfront sports, whimsical play, and farm and garden work. Treetops aims to create transformative experiences and build life-long relationships among campers and counselors. The program is designed to allow children to develop a strong sense of community while exploring various interests and developing new skills in an enriching outdoor environment.
§ No. II · The Particulars

Hours, facts & the front desk.

§ No. II

The particulars.

Youth Camps
AccessibilityWheelchair entrance, parking (per Google)
§ No. III

The front desk.

Lake Placid, NY
Telephone518-523-9329Websitecamptreetops.org
§ No. III · Getting Here

Where it sits.

Lake Placid Region
The Address

4382 Cascade Rd
Lake Placid, NY 12946

44.2251°N · 73.8948°W

Directions
Drive In From
New York City303 mi · 5h 30m
Albany136 mi · 2h 30m
Boston240 mi · 4h 15m
Montreal112 mi · 2h 0m
Syracuse174 mi · 3h 15m
Buffalo333 mi · 6h 0m

Approximate by-car estimates from the metros most visitors come from.

§ No. IV · The Plates

Treetops, observed.

7 plates on file
Treetops — plate IPlate I — the leaderPhotograph · Jacobi Ward · Google
Treetops — plate IIPlate IIPhotograph · Kai Yuen · Google
Treetops — plate IIIPlate IIIPhotograph · Nelson Mondale · Google
Treetops — plate IVPlate IVPhotograph · Jacobi Ward · Google
Treetops — plate VPlate VPhotograph · Carlos Vieira · Google
Treetops — plate VIPlate VIPhotograph · Nelson Mondale · Google
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