Adirondack Woodcraft Camps is a summer camp for boys and girls located in Old Forge, New York. Since 1925, Adirondack Woodcraft Camps has called the Adirondacks home. AWC has existed in peaceful harmony; in perfect time with the natural cycles of the park for over 70 years. Woodcraft was founded and directed by William "Chief" Abbott for 50 years. He passed on his legendary camp to the Leach Family in 1976.

The Leach Family is uniquely qualified to operate the camp. Patriarch Jack Leach purchased AWC as he was nearing retirement after 20 years as Superintendent of Town of Webb Schools in Old Forge, N.Y. Soon, sons John and Dave, both professional educators, joined their father and continue to carry on the Woodcraft tradition today. Both spent previous summers working for "Chief" Abbott and grew up just seven miles from camp.

Originally a camp for boys, girls began attending AWC in the summer of 1991. Focused on building self confidence as well as an appreciation for the outodoors, AWC offers campers an experience in camp, as well as on the trail.

One of the highlights of each summer is the awarding of the Chief's Knife to the best all around camper. The campers themselves vote to determine the winner. It is called the "Chief's Knife" in memory of the founder, William "Chief" Abbott, who each year would carry a handmade knife that he would award to the best all around camper.