Kids' Adventure Camp in the Catskills - for boys & girls 12-16 years old*

Canyoneering     Rock Climbing     Hiking     Caving      Rappelling     Camping    Tubing     Scrambling    Swimming    Traversing     Orienteering....

July 13-17   (see below for August 12-14 3-day camp)

Come join us for five fun packed days of adventure and four nights of camping in the beautiful Catskill and Shawangunk Mountains   

Day 1 - Wasting no time getting started, we'll make a stop en route to the Catskills in Cold Spring, NY and scramble up Breakneck Ridge that gains 800' in the first half mile and offers spectacular sweeping views of the Hudson Valley. Lunch on trails. Continue drive up to North South Lake, Haines Falls, NY. Set up camp. Explore, swim, play ball. Dinner at camp. Games. Sleep.

Day 2 - Breakfast at camp. Drive to the beautiful Mohonk Preserve near New Paltz for a day of rock climbing, rappelling, spelunking & exploring in the Gunks. Lunch at the cliffs. Dinner in funky Woodstock. Return to camp. Games. Sleep.

Day 3 - Breakfast at camp.  Hike, orienteer, swim & explore local trails with waterfalls. Dinner at camp. Games. Sleep.

Day 4 - Breakfast at camp. Kaaterskill Falls is the highest waterfall in New York. Just the site of it is enough to satiate most adventurers, but not us. First we'll hike to the top and then, with the support of our certified climbing guides, rappel back down next to the 180' crown jewel of the Catskills.  Want more?  How about a Tyrolean traverse where you'll pull yourself across a line  from one end of the cirque to the other while on a safety belay.  Lunch at falls. Dinner at camp. Games. Sleep.

Day 5 - Breakfast at camp. Hike our favorite trail in the region, Devil's Path.  Although this mountainous trail is very challenging, the fun crevasses, rock scrambling sections and views from the top will more than compensate for your hard effort.  Dirty and sweaty after our hike, we'll get cleaned up and refreshed while tubing the rapids of the picturesque Esopus River. A snack in Phoenicia and we're on our way back home.

Cost:  $945 includes all the above, all technical equipment, camping gear (kids provide sleeping bag and pad), food and round trip transportation from the Huntington, NY area. 

Register by May 15  for the July camp or by June 12 for the August camp and save $50.  Additional siblings that attend save $50. (only one discount applies).

View our payment and cancellation policy.

Space is limited to 12, so please contact us early to register.

*Exceptions to the minimum age are made on occasion.  Please check with us.


3-Day Kids' Adventure Camp in the Catskills for boys and girls 11-16 years old

August 12-14

It's not too late for your child to enjoy an active adventure in the great outdoors this summer.  Our Adventure Camp for August has been redesigned to fit into more family's schedules and budgets and includes three full days of exhilarating activities and two nights of camping that are sure to be every bit as fun and exciting as our one week camp.

Where:  Camping two nights at North South Lake, Haines Falls, NY and adventuring at various locations in the Catskill and Shawangunk Mountains.

Activities:  Camping, hiking, waterfall exploration, caving, scrambling, swimming, white water tubing, orienteering, ascending the highest fire tower in New York State by way of the Hunter Mountain Chair Lift and more.


Cost:  $349  Includes the above mentioned activities,  camping equipment (kids provide sleeping bags and pads),  meals and round trip transportation from Long Island.  $25 discount for returning Adventure Campers.

 For more details or to register, contact us by email or at 631-835-7599.

 Click here to view photos from the July Adventure Camp.



Kids' Mountain Bike Camp -- for boys & girls 11-16 years old*

There's no better way to have some great outdoor fun, gain fitness, improve self confidence and explore Long Island's best trails than to get out on your mountain bike.  Our single and multi-day camps teach the skills necessary to ride safely and confidently in a supportive and non-competitive environment.

Required equipment:  mountain bike, helmet, cycling gloves and eye protection.  Click here for more info.


  • experienced mountain guides
  • maintenance workshops
  • stretching and strengthening
  • all levels welcome
  • bike rentals available
Space is limited to 10 kids, so please register early.


 DateDays
 Time  Location
 Price
 April 191
12pm - 2pm Pedal for the Planet- Stillwell Preserve, Syosset Free
 April 26
1
9:30am - 12pm
 Cathedral Pines, Middle Island
 45
 May 2
1
9:30am - 12pm
 Rocky Point    CANCELED DUE TO RAIN
 45
 May 10
1
9:30am - 11am
 Mother's Day Family MTB Ride - Edgewood Preserve, Deer Park
 50**
 May 24
1
9:30am - 11:30am
 Stillwell Preserve, Syosset
 35
 May 30112pm - 2pm Ride the Ridge - Glacier Ridge, Farmingville
 Free
 June 7
1
9:30am - 12pm
 Rocky Point
 45
 June 27
1
9:30am - 12pm
 Rocky Point  FAMILY RIDE  Click here for more info
 45
 June 29 - July 35
9:30am - 11:30pm Stillwell Preserve, Syosset
 195
 June 29 - July 3
56pm - 8pm
 Stillwell Preserve, Syosset 195
 July 6 - July 10
5
9:30am - 12:pm
 Glacier Ridge, Farmingville 225
 July 20 - July 245
9:30am - 11:30am Stillwell Preserve, Syosset
195
 July 27 - July 3159:30am - 12pm Glacier RIdge, Rocky Point  (click here for schedule)
 215
 August 3 - 7
4
9:30am - 11:30am
 Stillwell Preserve, Glacier Ridge, Rocky Point (click here for schedule) 165
 August  21
1
9:30am - 12pm
 Glacier Ridge, Farmingville
 45
 August 24 - 28
5
9:30am - 12pm
 Stillwell Preserve, Caumsett SP, Glacier Ridge, Rocky Point (click here for schedule)
 215
 August 30
1
9:30am - 12pm
 Rocky Point Family Ride. Click here for more info.
 45/19
 August 31 - Sept 4
5
9:30am - 12pm
 Stillwell Preserve, Caumsett SP, Glacier Ridge, Rocky Point (click here for schedule)
 215

If your child is unable to attend all sessions of a multi-day camp, he/she may register for individual days at $45 per session. 

Special for last week of camp--Bring a friend and both save $10 on each session

Bike Camps are limited to 10-riders, so registration is mandatory.  Please contact us to confirm that room is still available.  Click here to register online.

Payment may be made by check or online.


Complete our waiver and bring with you to camp.

Printable registration form.

Click here for directions.

View our Bike Camp Check List for what you'll need to bring.

*Exceptions to the minimum age are made on an individual basis based on riding experience and proficiency.  Please check with us.


Adventures by Design,  5 Overdale Court, Huntington, NY  11743

631-835-7599