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 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.

Amazing, magical place. My daughter cannot stop talking about it. I have no doubt that she is…read moregetting an amazing Christian experience, growing in her faith while having SO MUCH FUN.

horrible rundown, dirty, small portions of food and only…read morewater to drink one dinner mashed potatoes was the only thing they got. tents are dirty a lot of bugs

I went to camp Echo Lake for a work weekend. There was about 40 of us coming from all over. We…read morestayed in the cabins and utilized every aspect of the entire camp. The cabins were really nice and clean upon arrival. There were bathrooms and sinks in the cabins which was awesome. A small bathhouse was not far away with really nice showers. The only thing I could say was they were advertised as heated and defenitly were not! The kitchen staff was incredible in serving up three meals a day with snacks in between. They were amazing at catering to vegan and vegetarian's as well! The camp staff in general was awesome. We had several classes including mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and yoga. The staff helped set up materials and walked us through how to properly use them every step of the way. The staff even set up an area for Olympic games and transported water as well. This camp had such a great set up, so many things to do and see, and a staff that made a huge difference in making things run smoothly!

From the owner: Camp Echo Lake Is a full season co-ed sleep away camp in New York's Adirondack Mountains.read more

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.

Camp Glen Brook serves farm to table meals to their summer and winter camps, as well as school…read moreprograms. Chef Taylor makes the best bagels in New Hampshire and the brick oven pizza is amazing!

Three weeks of summer camp at Glen Brook and my daughter returned confident and ready to take on…read morethe new school year! No computers, no phones- instead she spent three weeks outside in nature. Sending her for a second summer, and she is already excited about being a counselor one day. Camp Glen Brook, you deserve these five stars!

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Kenwood & Evergreen has truly been our daughter's "home away from home" for the past two…read moresummers--and she's already counting down the days until she returns. The counselors are exceptionally well-trained, receiving a full week of preparation focused on safety, team-building, and camper connection before the kids even arrive. From counselors to campers to parents, everyone is welcomed like family. The camp places a strong emphasis on inclusion and encourages kids to step out of their comfort zones, try new things, and take pride in their accomplishments. We were initially nervous sending our daughter away for three weeks that first summer, but on her first phone call home, she BEGGED to stay the full six weeks. Camp has structure, but it's structure inside a framework that's different from home or school. At K&E, the kids have a safe space to grow in ways we didn't even realize were possible. Our daughter is creating lifelong friendships, learning the importance of teamwork, & having an absolute blast in the process--and for us, that's absolutely priceless.

Amazing place to camp! The people and staff are incredible and attentive. The cabins are livable…read moreand plentiful in space. It's gorgeous in scenery!

Visited this camp for a church men's retreat and the place was pretty amazing for the overall value…read moreand what you got. They have various sleeping quarters and while I'm not sure what's the worst quarters they have I did get assigned one of the houses that had multiple rooms with private bathrooms in each. I've been to camp facilities in the past where you have to walk through the woods at 3am for a potty break at a designated outhouse. The fact that Spofford had private bathrooms in each room of the large house was a really nice treat. While it wasn't a 5 star hotel it was a pretty amazing compared to other camping facilities I've visited in the past. The sanctuary they have is absolutely beautiful. It's so nice inside it almost seemed like it was brand new or relatively new. The camp is situated right next to a lake for summer fun although it was cold during my visit so nobody ventured into the water. The camp offers several simple activities to keep yourself entertained. The cafeteria is really nice, large and food is fairly good. They had an unlimited supply of coffee on hand for us which was a neat treat. Overall it's really a nice camp for the value you get and what is provided. If you come expected a 5 start luxury facility then you will be sorely disappointed but if you've been to other camp facilities this place is pretty top notch.

My daughter started going to this camp when she was 9 years old. She has had a tremendous…read moreexperience. She keeps in touch with a few other girls and visits them during the school year. She will be going for 6 weeks this summer and can't wait. Sue and her staff are amazing.

Great camp! My son went for the first time last summer and will be back this summer as well. This…read moretime he's coordinating to join a really sweet friend he met there last summer, who he has kept in touch with ever since. Camp Emerson is the most kid-centered place I've ever seen. The number and range of activities are amazing and there is great flexibility in allowing kids to try new things and adjust their schedules when they find what they love. As a result my son really stretched himself and had some amazing new experiences. The Camp's management of food allergies is unparalleled. My son felt safe and included the whole time and loved the food. The Director was so accessible and reassuring. All of my questions got answered and I felt totally comfortable while my son as there. We highly recommend this special place!