North Country School & Camp Treetops invites local residents and neighbors to “Flapjacks on the Farm,” the organization’s annual community-wide pancake breakfast, on Saturday, May 10 from 9-11 am. This free, family-friendly event provides a unique opportunity to experience the North Country School & Camp Treetops campus and a working, educational farm outside of Lake Placid.

“Our annual Pancake Breakfast allows us to open our doors and share what makes our community so special,” said Todd Ormiston, Executive Director of North Country School & Camp Treetops. “We look forward to this event every year as a chance to connect with our local friends and neighbors over a delicious, locally-sourced breakfast served by our students and prepared by our talented staff.”

A large percentage of the morning’s meal will be sourced directly from the North Country School & Camp Treetops farm, sugarbush, and other local and regional farms. In addition to the breakfast, attendees can enjoy tours of the campus barn—home to several new lambs born this spring—as well as hayrides, face painting, and a mini farmers’ market featuring local nonprofits, the School and Camp store, and a spring plant sale, with seedlings started by North Country School students as part of their Edible Schoolyard programming.

A new addition to this year’s event is the Creative Response fundraiser, led by students in North Country School ceramics teacher Becca Miller’s Community Pottery Projects class and NCS teacher Lauren McGovern. McGovern and Miller, along with students, have crafted handmade ceramic pieces and artwork that will be available for sale during the breakfast, with all proceeds supporting the purchase of products for Lake Placid Thrive & Thrift’s shelves. This effort connects students’ creativity with real-world impact, raising awareness about important community needs.

The event highlights the school’s commitment to sustainable living, experiential education, and community engagement.

“This fun spring tradition allows our students from around the world to engage with our local communities,” said Dr. Ashley Waldorf, Director of North Country School. “We look forward to welcoming local families to explore our beautiful campus, meet our students and faculty, and meet some of our resident farm animals.”

“Flapjacks on the Farm” is free and open to the public.

About North Country School & Camp Treetops

Located on the outskirts of Lake Placid, NY, Camp Treetops and North Country School sit on a 312-acre campus amid majestic mountain peaks in New York State’s Adirondack Park. Since 1921 and 1938, respectively, they have been nationally renowned for pioneering educational programs rooted in progressive practices and experiential learning. Both Camp and School guide children to engage in the natural world, take on intellectual and physical challenges in a nurturing community, and cultivate independence and creativity. For more information, visit northcountryschool.org and camptreetops.org.