About our Ranch Camp in Lake Placid, New York
As a resident you will live in supervised "Bunkhouses" or dormitory style living. Delicious buffet style meals insure that you have a nutritious, well-balanced diet. Once weekly chuck wagon BBQ's offer fun and entertainment. Professional leadership, high quality horses, great food, and outstanding campfire philosophy are all hallmarks of our success!
Our climate controlled barn with automated fly control system, beautiful indoor riding facility and viewing room with fireplace, a cross country course, a large outdoor riding ring, and 200' x 300' practice arena along with 3 other outdoor riding rings offer numerous riding options.
Lake Placid Academy is located at the XTC Ranch in Lake Clear, New York. XTC is the Tri-Lakes Largest Luxury Riding Resort.
Exclusive all girls (ages 7 to 17 yrs.) equestrian camp nestled in the 6 million acre Adirondack Park. Groom, Feed, and Ride the same horse your entire stay. Instruction in Flat, Equitation, Dressage, Jumping, Cross-Country. Western lessons also offered: games, rodeo, reining and trail. Enjoy overnight trail rides, white water rafting, theme parks and the great outdoors. Offers 2 to 8 week overnight programs.
Teen Travel
Imagine two weeks spent at beautiful horse ranches. This is a two week travel program (co-ed high school age). This camp is designed for the older camper who is not interested in a "routine" camp experience.