Camp Jeanne d’Arc
Highlights
- All-girls camp on a mission to build strong girls!
- "Family feel", technology-free camp for girls 7-16
- International campers and staff
- Traditional values based camp
Overview
Nestled in the picturesque beauty of the Adirondack Mountains in Upstate New York, Camp Jeanne d'Arc offers a perfect blend of tradition, adventure, personal growth, and downtime. With over 100 years of history and tradition, Camp Jeanne d'Arc brings together the magic of sleepaway camp with the timeless values of Jeanne d'Arc (Joan of Arc): faith, endurance, courage, and confidence. Our campers are surrounded by a supportive community of women and girls in a family-like environment, where they can step out of their comfort zones, explore new activities, and build meaningful connections with nature, themselves, and others. Whether sailing on Chateaugay Lake, stepping up as team captain, participating in an overnight campout, joining a mindfulness workshop, or signing up for the summer play, campers experience endless opportunities for fun, growth, and self-discovery.
7-16 yo
From June 26 to August 12, 2025
2 weeks
From $4,750
English
Max 120 campers
Girls Only
Shared
Activities
Campers enjoy traditional camp programming, yet having the ability to choose some of their schedule. Our activities are designed to challenge and teach our campers while having fun under the direction of our trained and experienced staff.
Academics
Campers ages 14 and older have the opportunity to join an immersive Leadership Program designed to help them grow in confidence, responsibility, and purpose. Through hands-on leadership roles and guided mentorship, participants develop skills that stand out on college applications—such as making impact, communication, teamwork, goal setting, and problem-solving.
The program blends real-world experience with personal reflection, helping young women recognize their strengths as leaders and community builders. Participants may also earn certificates of achievement and letters of recommendation to support their academic and extracurricular goals.
Schedule
A typical daily schedule at camp is exciting! No two days are the same! There is always something new and interesting to enjoy.7:15 am – Reveille (Wake up to the morning bugle)8:00 am – Flag Raising and Breakfast9:30 am – Activities! Enjoy all the fun Camp Jeanne d’Arc has to offer, with a snack in between1:00 pm – Lunch (Yummy!) and collect mail2:00 pm – Rest Hour (Take a break on your bunk to rest, read, listen to music or write home)3:00 pm – Choice Activity. Choose something new every day, or do your favorite again5:00 pm – Cabin Time6:00 pm – Dinner (Served family style, so take what you want. There’s a yummy salad bar too!)7:00 pm – Evening activities (More activities after dinner, usually as a big group)8:00 pm – Campfire and Goodnight Circle (Sing and relax before bed)9:20 pm – Taps (Don’t forget the milk and cookies served to you before lights out)
Accommodation & facilities
Located on Lake Chateaugay in the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York. Our camp is comprised of 100-acres of woods, fields, and waterfront; a perfect outdoor playground. All of our Swiss Chalet-style cabins are different, having their own personalities. They have the rustic charm of Snow White and the Seven Dwarf’s cottage, with the modern convenience of electricity, large screened windows and indoor bathrooms with hot showers!
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$1,000 non-refundable deposit due upon registration
In each cabin, a minimum of 2 counselors are assigned. They live in the cabin, with private living quarters, and are there to ensure campers are safe and having fun. Each camp activity is lead by at least one member of staff (over 18 years of age) who is trained and experienced to lead. In addition to counselors, we have director level staff who oversee all of camp operations. Our camp to staff/counselor ration is 1:3. Male counselors, if any, are carefully screened and accompanied by the female counselor at all times.
Each must pass a rigorous hiring process, background checked, CPR/First Aid certified, and prove proficient in leading assigned camp activities.
Camper staff attend pre-camp training (10 days) prior to camp. The training covers wide array of camp topics which include mental health training, camp safety policies, dealing with homesickness, identifying/stopping bullying, identifying abuse, etc.
We are a camp of inclusion, acceptance, and respect. Any form of discrimination is unacceptable.
We are a no tech camp, which includes cell phones.
Our daughters have been going to CDJA for years and couldn’t be happier. From the different sports and art activities, to the multiple friends they’ve met over the years CJDA has been a key part of their summers and something we are certain they will never forget. Amazing place. Amazing staff. Cannot recommend it more.
Camp Jeanne D’Arc in the NY Adirondacks is the GREATEST girls camp ever!! It was founded for girls in 1922. I spent many summers there making friendships that have lasted 40 years and counting. My daughter will be in her fifth summer and loves it just as much! Counselors and campers come from US and abroad. The camp directors Randy and Sandy are warm and committed to making sure the girls treat each other with kindness and participate in activities to build confidence while having fun. Girls are able to be themselves at this camp in a way I have not seen or heard anywhere else! Randy provides excellent communication about camp information and updates on happenings at camp before, during and after camp. You can even see photos everyday of your camper. The grounds are beautiful and expansive on the shores of Lake Chateaugay. The cabins are modeled after Swiss chalets nestled in the trees around camp. Views of the mountains are stunning and the air is always fresh and never too hot or too cold. Girls can choose from swimming, SUP, sailing, canoeing, waterskiing, tubing, horseback riding, archery, BBs, arts and crafts, theme nights, team competitions, talent shows, and tons of 100-year old traditions. The strength of quality programming at this camp is the true hidden gem. Lots of different session lengths-starter sessions, 2 weeks, 3.5 weeks, 5 weeks, and 7 weeks. Tours and camp visits available. Call or email Randy! We love this camp!!
In my (13 yo) daughter’s words: “Camp Jeanne d’Arc changed my life. Between the never ending friendships, new skills, and important lessons, this is a magical place. Those three things might sound like something that a grill could take away from any camp, but don’t be mistaken. The second you step foot onto JDA’s oasis and breathe in the fresh, forest-infused air, you will see what I mean. This sleep away is alive with a special sort of energy that you will remember forever. Through Jeanne d’Arc, I have learned how to be a more faithful, confident, and courageous young woman, and it is awe-inspiring to see other girls grow in the same way. Camp Jeanne d’Arc will always hold a special place in my heart.