Women’s Weekends
Alumni & Friends Retreat
A weekend of reconnection, tradition, singing, and reliving silly fun with new and old friends.
Friday, August 20 – Monday, August 23
$675 - $825
Pricing depends on housing space selection
Women’s Wellness Weekend
A time to unplug, reconnect, and rejuvenate through nature, evenings of songs around the campfire, star gazing, stress-free living, and the company of like-minded women.
Friday, August 27– Sunday, August 29*
$600 - $700
Pricing depends on housing space selection
*Option to extend ($150)
Reading Retreat
A weekend to dive into your books amongst the trees with the background sounds of the lake lapping at the shore. Hours with no agenda but the next page, and no one asking you what’s for dinner.
Friday, September 3 – Monday, September 6
$600 - $700
Pricing depends on housing space selection
Registration is handled through CampDoc, and credit‑card transaction fees apply. Eagle Island passes along only a portion of those fees. ACH payments have no fee. Full credit‑card fees are:
• Credit Card — 3.95% + $0.30 per successful charge
Family and Friends Connection Week
Extend your stay by adding a week (August 23-27). Join us for one or both weekends! Enjoy daily meals, crafts, service projects, campfires, and a sunset boat ride. An optional morning/afternoon boat is available for off-island adventures.
Choose this "Family and Friends Connection Week" in CampDoc during registration and choose whether you would prefer a Cabin/Tent or a Historic Building. All adult (18+) friends and family are welcome to attend this session so you can show off your island home!
$795 - $895
What’s Included in Women’s Weekends?
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, are prepared by our kitchen staff and served buffet or family style in the Dining Hall.
Shared lodging in a platform tent, cabin, or one of our historic buildings. Learn more about our lodging options.
Access to our beach/swimming area, guarded by our certified lifeguards during designated hours.
Alumni & Friends Women’s Retreat
Relax with Friends
Camp alumni and friends are welcome to relax, unplug, and reconnect on Eagle Island. Come and mingle with old friends and new while enjoying all that our beautiful private island has to offer.
Relive Memories
Take a sailing lesson from one of our experts in the morning, relax on the lodge porch with some friends in the afternoon, then finish off the evening with s’mores around the campfire and sing along to some of your favorite camp songs.
Enjoy the Island
Structured and unstructured activities on offer include:
arts and crafts
nature hikes
swimming
canoeing and kayaking
evening programs
service projects and more!
Learn Something New
Enjoy all the island has to offer, with programming including sailing, paddling, swimming, yoga, craft workshops, guided nature walks, and more.
A weekend with no agenda but the books you have been meaning to read. Enjoy our Adirondack chairs on one of our historic porches, a rock sticking out into the lake, floating in one of our boats, or one of our window benches with views of the trees.
Women’s Wellness Weekend
A weekend full of optional facilitated workshops and programs showcasing a variety of wellness as well as local women-owned businesses, which may include: massages, crafts, nature learning, yoga, and more.
Experience Nature
Women aged 18 and up are invited to come and take a weekend away from their busy lives to experience the peace and calm that living amongst the trees can bring.
Reading Retreat
Group book discussions will take place throughout the weekend. Titles will be announced soon.
Relax and Rejuvenate
This is your weekend!
You may decide to spend your time reading a book on one of our historic porches overlooking the lake, relaxing in the Lodge with old and new friends, or strolling the Lakeside Trail. Massages may also be available for an additional cost.
Choose to join us for camp activities such as paddling, crafts, archery, nature walks, boat tours, and more. Or opt out of them all and simply enjoy a day with no agenda.
Adult Weekend FAQs
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Any woman over the age of 18.
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Eagle Island campers, staff and friends over the age of 18.
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‘80s, ‘90s, ‘00s Eagle Island campers, staff and friends over the age of 18. Unlike our other adult weekends, staff will not be able to help with transporting items such as luggage to/from the ADK/Islanders tent area (the only lodging available for this weekend). Campers will need to be able to transport their gear.
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Get ready for a blast! Daytime and evening programs are on the menu every day. Structured programming can be yoga, guided hikes, or sailing. Unstructured programming may look like swimming, self-guided hikes, or crafts whenever they're up for grabs. Need some downtime? Snag a spot on our historic porches, dive into a good book, or chat away in the Lodge. Oh, and on Wellness Weekend, treat yourself to massages and facials for an extra indulgence. During Rustic Retreat programs, your time on the island is catered to you and your group!
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Boats that do not require a boat trailer, such as canoes and kayaks, are welcome. You will need to paddle your boat to our beach, which is less than one mile away. Personal motorboats (including jet skis) are not permitted at this time.
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Guests need to register individually but are able to request a friend to bunk with in the CampDoc profile.
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All meals are prepared by the kitchen staff. More can be found on our Meals & Snacks page. Food that does not need refrigeration is allowed in lodging but must follow storage guidelines outlined in the Camp Policy. There are no other cooking facilities on the island.
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Our camp is located on a 31-acre, wooded island (we are the only thing on the island) on the Upper Saranac Lake, a short boat ride from the mainland. Most of our programming happens outside and on the waters of Upper Saranac Lake. Campers sleep in platform tents, cabins, and/or historic buildings. Meals, evening activities, and rainy day activities take place in our historic buildings. There are multiple washhouses on the island with flush-toilets, showers, etc. (More details on our facilities can be found at www.eagleisland.org/housing.)
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We’re excited to welcome our wellness facilitators in the cabins or tents. If you prefer lodging in another building, a small fee applies. Please contact campdirector@eagleisland.org for details.
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Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate any furry friends on Eagle Island.
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Each guest should bring a day pack to carry around supplies they will need throughout the day, such as bug spray, sunscreen, and most importantly, a refillable water bottle! Please use the packing lists below.
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Registration is handled through CampDoc, and credit‑card transaction fees apply. Eagle Island passes along only a portion of those fees. ACH payments have no fee. Full credit‑card fees are:
• Credit Card — 3.95% + $0.30 per successful charge
All cancellations must be submitted in writing via email to Danielle, Executive Director, at dlacavalla@eagleisland.org. Cancellations before May 1 qualify for a tuition refund minus the non-refundable deposit. Refunds are processed within two weeks and will match the original payment method (credit card, ACH, or check). No refunds are available after May 1 however there are other options for families to consider:
Partial Credit: Hold 50% of the tuition for a 2028 program.
Donations: Contribute to Eagle Island's mission to support future campers.
Protection Plan: During registration, opt-in during registration to cover costs in case of cancellation or interruption due to a covered event. Details on CampDoc.
There is no refund for camper rule infractions, disruptive behavior, or voluntary withdrawal. Participants must indicate their refund preference within two weeks of the cancellation/refund request.
Being financially inclusive has always been and continues to be a core value at Eagle Island. The cost of the weekend covers the actual cost of the event and also is a small fundraiser for youth programming and youth financial assistance. We don’t want financial constraints to hinder your access to our adult programming. If you find it challenging to afford the tuition, please email Danielle (dlacavalla@eagleisland.org) and we can craft a solution.