Sam Hoar teaches map and compass skills.

Ready to paddle to Alderdice Lean-to

War Canoe fully loaded with 14 paddlers

ATIS Junior Program

2019 Trip Information & Schedule
Health Form & Waiver 

The Adirondack Trail Improvement Society's Junior Program was inaugurated in 1935 when Alice (Jo) Johannsen served as the first "Trail Hostess". Jo's sister Peggy joined her sister in 1937 with one or the other serving most years until 1946. After that, the title was changed to "Trail Counselor". Since then the program has grown in both numbers of counselors and participants to encompass a wide range of activities.

The current staff consists of a head counselor, senior counselors, junior counselors, and counselors-in-training (CITs) who all work together to lead trips. Counselors are chosen for their wilderness expertise, leadership ability, and ability to work with children.

The season starts with High Peaks Camp, which was inaugurated in 1965 and has been extremely popular ever since. Then during July  and August up to six activities are offered each weekday, including day and overnight hikes and canoe trips, as well as swimming, rock climbing, nature exploration, and orienteering excursions. An introductory "Discovery" hiking program is offered for 4-7 year olds, as well. Two other highlights of the program are "Capture the Flag" on Monday evenings, and the two ATIS Picnics at the Lower Lake in the middle of July and August.


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List of trips commonly done by Category (i.e. "A","AA","B","C", "Canoe", "Overnight",     TRIP LIST

List of Driving Directions for ATIS Parents (thank you for all you do)   DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO ATIS TRIPS

Alderdice camping group

Group ready for a traverse of the fixe Dixes.

Nature Activities group

Rock Climbing gets creative on a rainy day

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Adirondack Trail Improvement Society
PO Box 565
Keene Valley, NY 12943
(518) 576-9157
atis@atistrail.org
(Above email not always checked daily. In season, call the listed phone for more immediate trip and sign-up information.)​