The best. Don't hesitate to send your child to camp here. Also excellent day on the lake to rent…read morethe boat! Merrymeeting lake is gorgeous and so quiet. Perfect setting. The water sports are incredible.

From the owner: The ultimate wakeboarding, waterskiing, wake surfing, wake skating summer camp for teens!read more

I cannot say enough lovely things about Sue and the program she runs. She is kind and compassionate…read morebut firm in her instruction. My daughters have flourished under her tutelage. She teaches personal responsibility, and the girls know that hard work is rewarding. The facilities are stunning and well kept. I cannot imagine a kinder or better riding instructor than Sue. My girls have become stronger and wake up each day excited to go to the barn and learn from Sue and her gorgeous horses.

Sue and the staff were very accommodating and the service was top notch. This a very clean and…read morescenic property. The trail ride was the best that we have done. We groomed my horse, set the tack, went into the ring before going on the trail ride. Once finished, we took off the tack and then fed our horses a snack. I highly recommend. Derek

Fantastic boys camp! My grandson has been attending for years, he's 15 now so sadly this will be…read morehis last year as a camper. The friends he has made will be life long! He talks about the awesome staff and all the sports, outside trips, this year they're going to Canada for a week.

"It's in your soul." That's the slogan for anyone who's spent a summer at this sleep-away camp on…read moreLake Winnepesaukee in New Hampshire. Over 100 years operating as a boys sleep-away sports camp on Lake Winnepesaukee surrounded by the White Mountains, it has some of the best views in the country. A great summer adventure for any kid looking to experience a unique summer sports adventure; campers are exposed to a variety of sports and mentored by an international staff comprised of mainly sport-specific counselors, the campers will experience a summer like no other!

As good as a camp can be. I was a camper there for years and they were the best summers of my life…read more I made some of my best friends there and had experiences I never would have otherwise.

I attended this camp during Session 2, and my experience was extremely disappointing. I am writing…read morethis review from my own account and not using anyone else's. For the amount of money families pay to attend this camp, the conditions and management were unacceptable. Campers are expected to clean bathrooms and help serve food, which is understandable in a camp environment, but the level of cleanliness was far below what should be considered acceptable. The senior bathroom had holes in the walls, an excessive amount of bugs, toilet paper constantly left on the floor, and visible stains on the toilets. I understand that this is an outdoor camp, but the amount of bugs and the lack of cleanliness was honestly unacceptable. During one week of the session, only 2 out of 6 showers in the senior bathroom were working, despite there being around 150 seniors using those facilities. The showers were either broken or flooding, and it seemed like nothing was done to properly fix the situation. The food service was also frustrating. When campers were assigned to serve food, the portions we were instructed to give were extremely small. It was disappointing to see campers being responsible for serving food while also feeling like people were not receiving reasonable portions. Another major concern was how serious situations involving camper safety were handled. During the session, there were allegations involving a counselor named Esme regarding inappropriate photos being taken in a cabin, ( taking pictures of naked girls.) While I understand rumors need to be investigated carefully, the reaction from staff was concerning. Multiple girls in the cabin were extremely upset, crying, and having panic attacks. The other counselor in the cabin was also reportedly distressed and wanted to contact her parents. Despite the seriousness of the situation, it appeared that proper steps were not taken immediately, such as a thorough investigation, and many campers were left feeling unsafe and unheard. There were also serious issues with how Cabin 3 was treated. A group of six girls from Cabin 3 were repeatedly targeted and given negative labels, including being called names like "Blood Clots" and "3 Jacks" by other campers. Cabin 1 and Cabin 2 reportedly made comments about Cabin 3, including calling them fat, and staff did not appear to properly address the bullying. However, when girls from Cabin 3 made mistakes, the consequences seemed extremely harsh compared to the situations. The group was made to sit in different areas around camp for six hours straight. One camper was reportedly made to sit alone in the woods, which felt excessive and inappropriate and neglectful. During this punishment, campers were not allowed to get their own food and had to have it brought to them. When one camper had chip bags near her, a staff member commented that it was "disgusting," which felt unnecessary and hurtful. There were also situations where campers were accused of being disrespectful or irresponsible when they genuinely could not hear instructions. For example, during waterfront activities, the group was yelled at for not listening, even though they explained they could not hear the staff member. Later, after attendance, the group was confronted and told, "I can't believe you did this. We have heard so much about this cabin. I tried giving you a second chance." Comments like this made it clear that staff had already formed opinions about these campers. What was most disappointing was seeing grown staff members discuss and criticize young campers in front of others. If there were problems with Cabin 3, those issues should have been handled privately and professionally instead of becoming something other campers knew about. It was embarrassing to see a camp that claims to create a safe community handle situations in a way that made certain campers feel targeted. Overall, this session was a very negative experience. The lack of cleanliness, poor communication, questionable handling of serious situations, and the way certain campers were treated need to be addressed. A camp that charges families a significant amount of money should be providing a safer, cleaner, and more supportive environment. Also they deleted my review it's embarrassing deleting my review because you did this to yourself

Amazing place ever and I love it make me happy and go fishing and swim and big ship and all that…read morestuff

The Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association has certainly blossomed from its humble beginnings. This…read moreis no small part to the efforts of Amy Tripp, the BOD and the yearly staff which seems to continually get better. The boats for the young sailors has increased in size and quantity. The facility is tight and perfectly set up. The boats are immediately adjacent to the water. They are in very good shape. The house is just right for the current size of the program and the new outside tents are perfect for the lesson groupings. The Covid precautions are smart, sensible and reassuring. An added dose of common sense this year is found in the staggered drop off and pick up times. Every day has been easy in and easy out. The instructors are down to earth and knowledgeable. They herd cats and keep the kids competitiveness to a perfect mild roar. They make sure the kids are having fun! Isabella is the second child I have put through a summer session of sailing at the lake and she loves it. Truth be told she has asked when it would start since school let out. An important note is that unlike many other sailing schools they keep it at 2 to boat. This means, quite simply, that everyone actually gets to/has to sail, not just ride in boats. This is very important because sailing is best learned by doing. If your in the lakes region, go for it. Be sure to sign up well in advance as spots book quickly.

Everything went well, the lodge at the place was very nice and warmed up and the bed at the other…read morelodge was very Comfortable and we also liked the BBQ that we had for lunch and that is my favorite lunch, We enjoyed the food and enjoyed doing bible study at this place and we also thanked god for this place.

A perfect place for church retreat! We just had our church retreat during the Labor Day Weekend! I…read morewanna say it is better than any retreat places I've been to! People who serve are very nice and thoughtful! Sweet people and sweet place!

They don't answer the phones, nor do they call people back! I called so many time ...morning,…read morenoon. Perhaps they don't need excess money.

After researching every sleep away camp in New England online, we decided on Camp Birch Hill for…read moreour 11-year old son. We made our choice based on the activities, the goal of having silly fun, and the testimonials. The camp provided so much more than we expected. The diversity of activities allowed him to break out of his comfort zone and try new things. The cabin set up created an instant comradery that made it easier for the kids that were attending by themselves. He left feeling close to all of his bunkmates, and even shared some tears on pick up day. He adored and idolized his counselors. They are such a great group of young adults that work together to make the experience for the kids life altering. For example, after the camp there was a noticeable change in our son's confidence. He struggles with social anxieties and has a hard time being himself. Following the camp he started a new school in a different town, and he quickly acclimated and had no problem making friends . We credit Birch Hill for setting him up for success. A summary of our camper's review: "the best two weeks of my life, the food was amazing, and I miss everyone!"

I grew up going to Wanakee as a camper and worked there for a couple years. It honestly is one of…read moremy favorite places in the world- everyone is so kind and accepting and loving!! A really wonderful place to spend your summer!

From the owner: Wanakee is a summer camp and retreat center serving New Hampshire and beyond. We provide seven…read moreweeks of summer camp programming for children, youth, and adults, as well as events year-round. Wanakee's focus is on building and nurturing strong communities of radical acceptance, where campers of all ages can grow personally, socially, and spiritually. We are owned by the United Methodist Church.