Gorgeous grounds. Retreat center and youth camps owned and well-maintained by non-profit…read morefaith-based youth development organization Young Life. The drive from NYC is perfect in October. So blazing beautiful. No cell service aside from AT&T but theres wifi.

I joined this trip as a first time volunteer. I did not know what to expect as I had never been to…read morethis place. I was greatly surprised as the level of order, care and love for the youth! The staff was amazing in how they diligently worked together to make it carefree fun for the youth. Preparing every meal with precision, attractively and love three times a day for 5 days! perfectly. The top notch menu catered to the youth, the endless activities and the absolute beauty of this place was amazing. The acres of grounds kept perfectly! The concern for our comfort. What a place for the youth to feel absolutely free and not be concerned about anything. To keep the youth focused on non stop activities and relating to each other, no phones were allowed! Good thing! I saw a deer or two. No bears : ) . I strongly suggest you take your teen there to renew, refresh and know what it is like to just feel free.

Ramapo country day camp is the best camp ever!! My girls don't get enough of it! Everyday they go…read moreto sleep and can't wait for the next day to do it again! It trully is "THE BEST PLACE ON EARTH"! I wish I was a kid again just to go there! Everything you think a kid wants and needs is there! Staff is amazing as well! Very clean atmosphere and run very professionally. They really know how to cater to the kids. Everything they wanna do they get to do it! Thank you RAMAPO COUNTRY DAY CAMP! Keep up the great work! Btw... There back to parents night is awesome as well! Great food and the vibe is amazing!

I was excited about the possibility of my son attending Ramapo because of its mission and…read morereputation. Unfortunately, our admission process became much more complicated than expected. As an OPWDD family, coordinating approvals, support brokerage, and Fiscal Intermediary (FI) requirements can already be extremely time-consuming, and navigating those systems often causes significant delays that are outside a family's control. I was hoping for greater flexibility and collaboration during the enrollment process, but instead felt that the process became increasingly difficult and ultimately decided not to move forward. I appreciate the importance of ensuring campers are a good fit, but I believe families navigating complex disability-service systems would benefit from more understanding, clear communication, and flexibility throughout the admissions process.

All four of my children went to Camp Hillcroft for years. The Buttinger family know their business…read moreand how to make each child's experience individualized and awesome. There is a huge range of activities offered. Certified swim instruction is included in the programming, which was really important for my family. My children made friendships that will last a life time. 5 stars isn't even enough!

Great all around day camp for campers of all ages. What I…read morefind fantastic is that the counselors for each group are hand selected, and are from countries from all around the world , and is a fantastic way to show kids that no matter where you come from, you can get along and have fun with people that you might not ordinarily have interactions with. In addition, Greg and Sally do a great job every year of showing all the campers about what it's like for kids and families all around the world who are not as lucky as they are. From an activities perspective, I don't think you'll find another camp with such diverse things for the kids to do, from zip lines and wall climbs, to archery and helping out with the animals.

Scheduled a trail ride with the owner, Laura. We were running a bit late and called to let them…read moreknow. Once we arrived, Laura and her husband came out to greet us. They are both very friendly people and Laura cares greatly about the horses. Our trail guide was Molly, a young woman who boards her horse at the farm and does competitions. Molly was extremely friendly and carried my camera the entire ride so she could take photos of my boyfriend and I. The horses are extremely well-trained and great for my boyfriend who was riding a horse for the first time. The pricing is very reasonable at $40 per person per hour. Even though we were 15 minutes behind schedule, we weren't rushed at all and Molly even went over the hour limit. It was a very gorgeous ride through the property of the farm - woods & field. Highly recommended!

Thank you very much Laura and his colleagues, each one of them was very patient explaining to us…read morehow to ride a horse, there is a chance we will come back to play again

Very well organized and run. They follow covid protocol like a science. Teachers and other staff…read moreare sensational.

Went to summer camp here when I was younger and I loved it. I still have many memories and is where…read moreI learned to swim good. Also back then real dodgeball was a thing and it was the best. They do arts and crafts too, canoes, many many activities. Great place. No idea how much my parents paid but hopefully someday I can afford to send my own kids here. I remember it being expensive but idk the numbers

Spent four years as a camper and one as a member of their AIDES program. Excellent place for boys…read moreto develop their character, make lifelong friends, and create incredible memories.

tldr: great views of nature, friendly staff, and good accommodations…read more Came here with a group of peers for a bonding overnight stay in late fall. Food was good and accommodated dietary restrictions, and sleeping accommodation provided a bathroom and mattress but no sheets (we brought sleeping bags and pillows). Everyone really enjoyed the big swing and Alpine tower activity. Our group was large enough that they split us up to do each activity - my group enjoyed the firestarting/survival shelter activity but not as much as the swing/tower. The swing is doable for anyone, and you can decide how high you are pulled up before swinging. The tower is challenging and only one or two of our 15-person mini-group was able to reach the top. Plan to wear clothes that you can move around a lot, and walk in the woods in. They did not have a large indoor meeting to sit 30-40 people, but we were able to fit in a room off the main cafeteria, with some people sitting on tables/the floor. The campfire at night was set up ahead of time for us, and they included materials for s'mores. The guide was sure we'd have enough supplies but we ended up running out of some parts (they're called s'mores for a reason!). The staff there ran a cultural sensitivity activity for us, which we enjoyed with everyone in our large group.

Amazing camper experience…read more At Tranquillity Camp, we uphold our generational traditions and intentional simplicity, assuring our long standing practice of always doing what's right. For more than one hundred years, Tranquillity has been a special place full of compassion, family traditions, and endless but flexible activities. We are a home away from home for passionate staff and returning campers to renew the forever friendships and revisit the lifelong memories made here.

I attended this incredible sleepaway camp from 2007 to 2018, and I truly mean it when I say it…read morechanged my life. This camp wasn't just a place I spent my summers--it became my second home, filled with people who are now my lifelong friends and chosen family. From the first year I went, I felt something special. The intentional simplicity of life at camp--no screens, no stress, just nature, fun, and connection--taught me the value of presence, friendship, and joy. I met my now-fiancé (soon to be husband!) here when we were just 10 years old. Our story started in the barn, sports center and many camp activities/ campfires, and we can't wait to one day send our own children to experience the same magic. Camp gave me memories I'll cherish forever. It's more than a camp--it's a place where people grow up, grow close, and grow into themselves. If you're looking for a place that will shape your child's life in the best possible way, this is it. I'm endlessly grateful for every summer spent here