This camp rocks. Our son had a blast. Terrific people, tons of activities. Cannot say enough…read moregreat things about the camp. I found it by chance on the Internet, took a chance that the reviews were accurate, and we were very happy.

From the owner: Awosting is a traditional summer camp full of happy campers, mature, experienced and…read moresafety-conscious staff, and activities practically guaranteed to make a boy's summer more fun!

Rundown, understaffed, and poorly run camp. Kids were packed into hot and dirty cabins and felt…read morelike their basic health and hygiene needs were not taken care of. My first time campers stuck it out for their whole two-week session, but 4 out of the other 12 girls in their cabin actually left early and the camp didn't seem to care. Interestingly, 3 out of the 4 who left were returning campers, and from what we understand, the camp has recently run into many financial difficulties and has cut back drastically on the quality of activities, facilities, and staff. So even those who may have enjoyed the camp in the past can no longer overlook the drastic decline. Activities were very basic with little to no instruction using rundown equipment / minimal materials. Cafeteria food was terrible, portion sizes were stingy, and the cafeteria often ran out of many food items. Hygiene essentials like soap and paper products were not refilled in a timely fashion. My girls' cabin went at least 3 days with no toilet paper, soap, and paper towels and so they had to walk to either the public bathroom or another cabin to use the bathroom (even late at night). Kids were required to shower in bathing suits bc the shower curtains were too flimsy and see-through to provide enough privacy and towels provided were not big enough to cover their bodies to and from the shower---so they said they never felt fully clean. There was a girl in their cabin that regularly stole things from other girls and the camp did not do much to discipline her or prevent her from continuing the behavior. There generally didn't seem to be much adult supervision and oversight. The kids seemed to mainly interact with teen counselors and it was very telling that even on pick-up and drop off days, we as parents did not get greeted or instructed on where to go by any kind of director or other adult. They allow the kids only a 5 min phone call each week, and though the kids are also allowed to write and receive both electronic and mailed letters, the camp loses track of a lot of mail and can fail to print electronic correspondences -- I know of at least 4 letters that the camp lost or did not print for my campers, who could have really benefitted from hearing from home during moments of homesickness. Two-week sessions are priced at $4800 per camper plus a sneaky $125 per kid non-refundable "canteen fee" which is supposedly for kids to purchase merchandise, but which the camp basically pockets since they do not make parents or kids well-aware that they need to use it or lose it. It really seems that the camp is trying to squeeze every cent out of families without any regard to quality of experience.

Where do I even begin about this camp?! My four summers at Chinqueka were no doubt the best of my…read morelife. As soon as I walked into the camp my first summer (2022), all the girls and counselors were so so welcoming. From singing dining hall songs to fun team activities (go Coyotes!), I've never felt more at home than I feel at Chinqueka. While the facilities are not perfect, it's as good as you can get with a sleepaway camp (there's 100+ girls and only a handful of facilities staff - what do you expect?). I've learned how to do so many things at camp (Ex. starting a campfire, leadership skills, archery, setting up a tent, canoeing, various swim strokes, etc.), and I genuinely don't think I would be the person I am today without this camp. If I could give this camp infinite stars, I would. If you're even slightly considering sending yourself or your child to any of the Ebner camps, please do so, as these will be the best summers of your life.

Amazing! I have been going there for two years (this year will be my third), and I absolutely love…read moreit. The counselors are really nice and supportive of the campers, the food is great, and the activities are fun. So far, I have done arts and crafts, dance, ASL, friendship bracelet making, jewelry, animal husbandry, improv, volleyball, outdoor living, and baking. There is also a banquet (you must wear a dress or other formal clothing), at the end of the session, a talent show, Performance Hour, Optional Rec, and a dance (ages 11 and up). The bathrooms are very clean, we take showers, and we make rules for our cabin with our counselor/s. We clean the entire cabin every day after breakfast. Overall, I think you will have an excellent experience if your daughter is between the ages of Mm 10-15.

With all the hard work Miss Diane puts into the Pratt summer camp program the children who attend…read morewould never have had the chance to experience such a wonder fun filled nature learning summer. Every day my 7 year old grandson comes home thrilled to pieces sharing his exciting day! Grandma Bennett

The Pratt nature center is a truly special place!! Children can learn about nature and the outdoors…read moreand explore. The nature preserve is filled with Fields, mountains, rivers, lakes, trails. there's even a small farm. The staff is amazing!! A hidden treasure in New Milford.

My kids attended Camp Moe summer camp last year and they had an absolute blast! The activities were…read moreso well thought out for every day, they always had something so creative and fun to do. The camp is run with amazing care and attention to detail. I highly recommend this camp!

Such a great camp! My nieces go here and absolutely love it. The location is great,10/10 would…read morerecommend!

This camp Is amazing! I sent my daughter here and she has millions of fun stories to tell. She made…read moreso many friends and the staff Is extremely welcoming and kind! Her favorite part was swimming and jumping into the lake with her friends. she had the best time of her life! She can't wait to go again next year!

From the owner: Camp Laurel is a private, coed children's camp in Maine where 240 boys and 240 girls come each…read moresummer to learn, laugh, play, make friends and have a great time! Children come from all over the country and enjoy a full spectrum of activities in a family environment featuring more than 40 programs in six core areas: Athletics, Waterfront, Inter-Arts, Tennis, Adventure, Equestrian.

Really enjoyed my visit with the owner, Jason, and the center "mascot," Gigi. Lots of work in…read moreprogress, painting exhibitions in assembly, and other art for sale. I was able to acquire a variety of jewelry items in different mediums for a very reasonable price, all made by local artisans and Center volunteers. Estate pieces are also available, priced below FMV, and lots of plans in the works. The atmosphere lends itself to creativity. The pottery pieces for sale would make great/universal gifts. I did buy a piece created by an artist who is now branching out on his own, thanks to Jason's coaching. It's contagious. :)

This business is amazing. One thing I love that they do for our students in our school system is…read moregive them support when it comes to doing projects. As is high school's junior my son had a project HE needed to do for chemistry class called the mole project. He was able to go to the village center for the arts where they had all the materials he needed as well as a certified instructor there who helped the kids with the project. Recently I saw that they were helping our middle schoolers with a social studies project. What an amazing thing they do and it's all free of charge towards students. Support small businesses and support these guys!

You can clearly see how they are blinded by the money and care more about that than your kids &…read moretheir health. In the health center, when a kid feels bad, most of the times they give them candy from canteen or gatorade cans, because they think the kid is just homesick. For staff members, the pay is ridiculously low. Working from 7.30am until 10pm or later everyday for 3 months, you'll get $2000, some staff only got $1600 or less. That includes every 4 days the same food which is not very nutritious and humid bunks in poor condition, especially for your kids. As a staff member you get 1 rest hour during your day, and 2 hours in the evening before curfew. However, on activity days you sometimes have no rest hour and no free time in the evening as well, for sometimes 2 or 3 days.Imagine treating your staff members like this! As an international staff member, this didn't allow me to talk to my family for 3 days, and if you try and they find out, they will confiscate your phone for 24 hours, 3 days or give it back "when they feel like". The director, Hylton Wener tries to be very very intimidating to staff members and you have to applaud for everything he says or I bet he's in a bad mood after and will close the shower house for 2 days again. When you want to report something as a staff member that bothers you, they don't care or don't do anything about it. Eventhough they comfort you in the orientation week to report things that make you feel bad, uncomfortable or anything you're not sure about.We had campers making bombs from bug-spray and throwing it at staff members and other campers, when we reported this, the management and directors didn't even say something to the campers and they just kept doing this. But if a staff member is one minute past curfew signing in to go to bed, his/her photo will be taken by the nightwatch and get a warning or get fired. They take advantage of you as a staff member being in the weaker position. When the 2nd session of kids arrived, there was poor communication about a lot of things. Our division Alex Cochrane leader didn't speak to 2 of 5 counselors because he didn't like them, and every step wrong was reported because they're not his favorites. When the kids leave as 2-weekers and no more kids are coming, watch your back for staff who will get fired for absolutely no reason, because this is their time to save money. If Hylton or management does not like you, they will find a reason to fire you, their way of treating staff and counselors wouldn't even be legal in third world countries. In a better management, they would know the ratio of staff:campers upfront and make the contract for staff members around this ratio, and not giving them a contract until september to fire them in august when there is too many staff. Sometimes a camper gets kicked out of camp as well, fighting with other kids is a reason. This year, the son of the director hit another kid a black eye and yet he still got chosen to be boy of the bunk and stayed in camp, where other campers did get kicked out. Before you send your kids here and pay between $7000 and $10000 or think about going here as a international staff/ counselor. Think about it real good. You're better off somewhere else.

I love Kenmont & Kenwood Camp!!! Had a great summer, hoping to return for many more!!read more