Kimberly farms has taught me a lot and I have been there for 7 years the horses are great and the…read morepeople there are very nice and kind.

This sleep away camp was very disappointing and dangerous. My daughter was a camper last summer…read more She was so excited to go and experience a horse camp experience. On the registration, you were required to specify riding ability, age, height, and weight. My daughter has been riding for about 4 years and is a fairly experienced rider. She also is 5'10. I questioned the camp if they would have a horse for her to ride and it was confirmed they would. Upon arrival, my daughter brought in her bags to the bunk house that was probably 500 square feet and would sleep 15 girls. The bunk beds were so thin and the ceiling so low, that my daughter could not even sit up in her bed. She bumped her head every night. At the time I dropped he off, I didn't realize that not only was this the bunk house but also were the girls did everything. They are in this small area too. The week's weather was quite rainy. The instructor had the girls riding bareback in the rain. All the horses were mostly ponies and looked sickly and were left outside in a small corral even at night. At night, when it was time to go to bed, my daughter informed me that the bathrooms were locked and they would have to squat outside. I asked if they at least supplied flashlights and they didn't. My daughter lasted 2 1/2 days. When she was calling home and was miserable, she didn't tell my husband and myself any of this information. The last straw was when she called and told m husband and I that the campers were driven into town for dinner and there was not enough seats in the van so the girls had to sit on the laps of other girls. When my husband finally went to pick her up after the 2 days, the director locked herself in her farmhouse and refused to speak to him. No money was returned to us, no apologies, nothing. Maybe at one point this might have been a nice camp, but now it seems that it is not run well or even cared for. When my daughter told my husband and I all that went on, I felt terrible I kept her there that long. The week she was there, 3 other campers left as well. This camp truly needs some help.

My three boys all LOVE Camp Chingachgook! There are great programs, outstanding supervision, and a…read moreprime location on beautiful Lake George. YMCA Camp Chingachgook is a wonderful place to build friendships, learn about nature and stewardship of our land, and develop wonderful new skills that will last a lifetime. Check out their wonderful family programs as well- we love the Labor Day Weekend Family Camp!

My parents asked me if I wanted to go to this camp I never heard of. I said sure, why not? It was…read moreone of the best decisions of my life. I was at Camp Chingachgook in the very late 50's or early 60's. Three years in all. The scenery was magnificent, the swimming lessons were helpful and the HUGE trampoline was a delight. The food was very good, too. But by far the two most memorable experiences were our overnight camping and canoeing trip on the lake and our lengthy and exhilarating hike up a mountainside on a steep incline ending up in a flowery meadow with incredible views, then back down through a forest. I'm considering a trip back. I would love to know the name and location of this trail. Camp Chingachgook will be a five-star memory for your kid.

My 14 year old son has been an every other year camper at Farm & Wilderness's Camp Timberlake, and…read morehas reported having a great experience each time. He got familiar with animals and barn duties in his first year, hiking for long treks (16 and 26 miles in the High Peaks of the Adirondacks!) in his second year, and bouldering in nature in his third, all the while making strong bonds with fellow campers and counselors. He looks forward to coming back as a counselor one year, and I couldn't be more excited for him. My 9 year old daughter had the opportunity of attending Firefly Song for her first time this year. She came home with wonderful memories of the camp community, and revealed in describing to us her daily routine -which included chores, Quaker inspired silent meetings and songs, and swimming in the lake every single day! She can't wait to keep going back.

After one good summer at Timberlake, we uncovered the ugly underbelly at Farm & Wilderness…read more In 2023, when other camps had moved on from all Covid protocols, F & W insisted on three days of covid testing from their campers at the outset. When they finally extracted a positive test from a cabin mate of my twin boys, the 5 remaining cabin kids were separated from the camp, made to wear masks indoors and out for 10 days. About half of their session. Despite testing negative consistently. When asked why in the year 2023 they were going well beyond CDC guidelines with their policy, there were no good answers. "Unfortunately, Covid isn't behind us yet, but we gave your cabin an oreo cheesecake and they loved it." Farm and Wilderness could be a great version of itself, outdoors and unplugged and accepting and spirited, but unfortunately they are entangled in a strange ideology where they think they can control what is not controllable. Predictably it backfired. Every kid ended up with a debilitating case of norovirus at the end of the session and my twins came back upset from a summer of isolation and pariah-like exclusion from the campers. Lasting bonds weren't made and refunds weren't offered. It's their policy to make, obviously, it's just not grounded in the child's actual experience. It's grounded in fear.

Cool spot to go for a easy hike. Because the area is so large, it was really peaceful even though…read moreit was busy (full parking lot) when we visited. The ranger working at the visitor center was very helpful, recommending different areas to go. She even pointed out some areas of the park that have blueberries and raspberries for picking. Turns out that there was quite a lot of berries. We were fairly early in the fall season so there were some good views, but I can imagine that it will be nice @ peak times. We didn't have data in most parts (Verizon & Tmobile) but the visitors center @ the front does have data outside.

My husband and I only visited to do a hike on their property, where they have 30+ miles of trails…read more The visitor center wasn't open at the time, so this review is just for the trails/general property, and also to comment on the very friendly and helpful staff we met on our way up. This place seems awesome and I love their mission - I'd go back if we were in the area again.

Our two daughters have been attending Wa-Klo for three years, and I cannot recommend it highly…read moreenough. Their time at camp is perhaps their favorite time of the year. They experience so much growth while they are there, forming friendships and exploring activities that they don't usually have the opportunity to try in their everyday lives. They stretch their abilities, have fun, and also learn how to be considerate individuals who look out for one another. The environment is incredibly supportive and caring, and the break from screens provides a much-needed reset. They talk about camp all year long. Choosing Wa-Klo was one of the best decisions we made for them!

As a former Camper who attended three summers at Camp Wa-klo, for four weeks each, I can say I…read moreloved my sleep-away camp experience! A typical weekday would be waking up to revelry, circling the flag pole to welcome the day, eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Roy-Kit, singing many fun camp songs, cleaning the cabin, having inspection, attending 5 activities throughout the week (soccer, lacrosse, tennis, archery, horseback riding, fitness, gymnastics, theatre, dancing, sailing, windsurfing, swimming... to name a few) with one rest period in between to hang out with friends, write letters, take a nap, etc. Outside of the weeks' activities I thoroughly enjoyed our evening and weekend gatherings. When you first attend camp you are placed on either the White or Green Team tribe and throughout your camp experience there are various all-camp competition events, movie nights, drama performances, dances, and council fires where staff and counselors award achievements associated with weekly activities, tribe success and much more. You also have opportunities to go off-site as a group to hike Mt. Monadnock, grab ice cream from Kimball Farm, go water rafting, visit Six Flags, attend the Jaffrey Fair, etc. I also really liked the camp uniform. The green and white apparel made it easy for all the girls to feel comfortable in what they wore. There were some civies days, and an all-white closing ceremony (so I would still pack other outfits) but the main area to show off one's personality was in the cabin by decorating around your bed, shelves, and trunk. I have only GREAT camp memories and would continue sharing... Instead, I invite you to sign up and experience a summer for yourself!

4 generations of our family have enjoyed and benefited from their Wiyaka experiences…read more Try a week or more in the woods, living in a tent, hiking, swimming, boating, fishing and lots more. Couldn't recommend anything better for a young person discovering themselves and their way.

Great gym with a great family atmosphere. Lots of cardio equipment and nautilus machines upstairs…read morethen a huge free weight area downstairs. Also a great pool and basketball court. Staff is very friendly and the members there are your typical small town friendly

This was by far the most meaningful riding lesson that I have had. Gil was absolutely fantastic and…read moreis a natural instructor. He immediately makes you feel at ease and spends time going over not just safety protocol but also shows you how to connect with the horses, develop an understanding. As a result the ride itself was absolutely fantastic. I learned a lot about technique and even more about the things to improve on. The ride itself was almost therapeutic. You learn how to be just in the moment. The sound of the horse's hooves on the earth is a memory that keeps coming back to me over and over again. If you are in saratoga, and you have an interest in horses, this is the place to be. In the last 15-18 years of annual or biannual trail rides, i have never gotten as much out of an experience as I did here.

Gilly and Diamond have need volunteering for Operation Adopt a Soldier for years as our Headless…read moreHorseman and does a GREAT job. Gilly is a very caring person and respects is horse (Diamond) and ALL his horse. I highly recommend him for all your riding and caring for horses you need.......

This center served as my home base for a series of hiking adventures on and around Mount Monadnock…read morein June. I was assigned a lakefront cottage that was extremely spacious and quite comfortable. There are more modern, and more fully outfitted, condos but I enjoyed the scenic view and quite setting of my cottage. Pilgrim Pines is a venue that hosts a variety of visitors. There are summer camps, conferences and, likely, retreats but my visit was with a group of hikers and artists who stayed on property from Sunday through Friday. Meals are held in the main dining room and are served buffet-style which made it easy to enjoy what I wanted and to the leave the rest for others. Guests are expected to place dirty dishes and glassware in a bin which makes for a quick and easy clean up. There is a 2 1/2 mile loop around the lake that can be enjoyed during a leisurely walk or a more ambitious run. There are also trails and dirt roads/paths nearby for additional outdoor excursions. The water was a little too cold for my tastes but the lake seemed to be inviting and would certainly provide a smooth place to canoe. There is a small store on property with hours that vary according to need. It offered a lovely selection of toys for children, sweet treats, Christmas ornaments and other holiday decor, jewelry, original paintings and some items representative of the region. Definitely worth checking out if you can manage to be around when staff opens it up for business. Every staff member I encountered added to the overall enjoyable experience of staying here. It was always easy to strike up a conversation or ask for any assistance. A lovely chapel on property did double duty as a morning yoga studio and an evening presentation spot for guest speakers. The real highlight of the stay, particularly after an exhausting day hike, was the shower. It had great water pressure and hot water that helped to make the muscles feel much better. Due to the religious affiliations of this property alcohol is off limits. Guests are welcome to enjoy the books, games, puzzles and even the TV found in the main lodge but for me the chance to enjoy the outdoors or just curl up with a book in my little lakeside nook was all I needed!

Great getaway every year with our family!! My wife has been coming here her whole life and now our…read morekids love coming to the pines too.

The Southern Saratoga YMCA has truly outdone itself with its recent renovations. From the moment…read moreyou walk in, the space feels brighter, more welcoming, and thoughtfully designed for members of all ages and abilities. The upgrades strike a perfect balance between modernizing the facility and maintaining the strong sense of community that makes the Y so special. The fitness areas are more spacious and better equipped, making workouts more enjoyable and accessible whether you're a beginner or a seasoned athlete. The improved layout helps everything flow seamlessly, and it's clear a lot of care went into making the space functional and inclusive. The courts and program areas feel refreshed and energizing, creating an even better environment for activities like pickleball, group fitness, and youth programs. What really stands out is how these renovations support the YMCA's mission. It's not just about aesthetics--it's about creating a place where people can connect, grow, and thrive. The Southern Saratoga YMCA continues to be a cornerstone of the community, and these updates only strengthen its impact. Truly a fantastic improvement that members can be proud of!

Overall decent facility but it literally has the brightest spotlight installed in the steam room…read more It is brighter than any steam room I have been in (well over 50 in several countries) making very uncomfortable and headache inducing. It ia about 10x brighter than the other branches. I feel like grabbing my sunglasses when I am in there. I am not the only one who feels that way. It seems everyone complains about it. Other than that I have no complaints. Staff seems very nice when I visit there.