Our experience with Camp Laurel South has been incredibly positive in many ways. Our two daughters…read morehave gained independence, confidence and life-long friendships there. Roger and Dagni care genuinely about each camper; they truly love and support each of their "children" at camp. The staff members are professional, always smiling, cheering and hugging. Their enthusiasm and spirit is contagious. Our children became better tennis players at camp, their swimming skills improved and their endurance levels climbed; but more importantly, they developed new passions, friends for life, and an incredible sense of spirit and adventure that I know will never fade. The variety of activities on A and B days is diverse, and always improving; from sports to arts, nature to science, cooking to fishing, there is something for every type of child. The field trips are highlights, the food is delicious, and the facilities are breathtaking. Camp Laurel South is a magical place that exposed our children to experiences and friendships that simply cannot be replaced. Best parenting decision we've made!

From the owner: Camp Laurel South is a private, co-ed summer camp located in Maine…read more 200 boys and 200 girls attend each four-week session during the summer 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.

My daughter enjoys going to camp Immokalee YMCA. She has been going for over 3 years now, and she…read morecan't wait to go back. Her first year was at the age of 10. As parents it was supper scary. The campers are not aloud to have cell phones. I thought that would be super hard that we couldn't hear from are daughter for a week but the camp has emails available and you can send notes to your daughter or if you need to speak to your kid they will let your child call home. During Covid-19 the camp handled it like pros. I'm super happy my daughter is available to enjoy going to camp for the summer and make new friendships. Mya we will miss you babe girl this is your 3rd year I hope you have fun and I can't wait for you to come home and tell your story's from camp and the friendships your made this year. Swap life Shrek is the theme this year. Have fun babe girl. See you soon

My kids have attended camp here for 3 years and they LOVE it. My daughter won't even consider…read moregoing anywhere else. My son can be a bit hyper and he did well too. Highly recommended!

Great I kept hearing weird noises and seeing some weird guy but good overall and everyone was…read moresaying don't come on Friday the 13th idk why

Best area summer camp!…read more Camp Crystal, run by the Alachua County School Board, gives Alachua County kids the opportunity to attend a semi local sleep away camp. Area parents will love the shortness of the sessions (Sunday- Friday for one week campers, or Sunday- the following Friday for two week campers.), the short drive there (30-55 minutes depending where you live in Gainesville), and the lower cost (under $600 a child.) Kids will love the beautiful grounds, fun atmosphere, and the awesome classes (kayaking, paddle boarding, water sports, wake boarding, art, frisbee, newspaper, soccer, lacrosse, yoga, and so much more!) Because it is such a desirable summer camp, registration is not easy. Those who have attended a session can continue attending that session without much effort (with just a commitment and later payment) vs others (first time registrants or those looking to change sessions) who must be online at a precise moment and move quickly to try and snag the few available spots. Registering for the first time can be a stressful hassle, but it's absolutely worth it! Once your kids have attended this camp, you 100% understand why everyone is so desperate to have their kids attend. My daughter just completed her fifth year, while my son just completed his second year. Both absolutely loved it! My husband and I enjoyed the short week of no kids life, but loved being able to see and hear how they are doing through the Camp Minder email system, and the photos published nightly. Camp Crystal is truly the perfect taste of sleep away camp for us lucky enough to live in Alachua County!

Love this place my daughter went last year for the 2week July 4th session and she had a blast and…read moremet some really awesome friends, this place is the real deal you sleep in what looks like little houses but it's more like a screened in porch so you get the experience of real camping without the mosquitoes and the girls are completely unplugged. Sending my daughter back this summer as her request she wants everything just like last summer, and this year her little sister wants to go too

From the owner: Are you looking for a dynamic Christian camp for girls in North Florida featuring a fantastic…read moreaccredited equestrian program? Dovewood is one of the top summer camps for girls where each camper has fun, develops self- confidence and grows spiritually, physically and mentally while selecting from over 24 activities to enjoy.

My review is based on my experience there back in 1973. I went for two 1-week junior camps in June…read moreand again in July that summer. I had the time of my life! I can't believe how much it's changed. We didn't have nice buildings or beds. Everything was VERY rustic, but wonderful. My favorite memories were of the horseback riding, canoeing, and arts & crafts. Of course Kulaqua was spelled with a "Q" at the beginning back then

The best Summer Camp in Florida! Both my kids have attended 4+ years! This is the place where…read moreyour kids can make a lifetime of memories.

Scouting is in my blood- I love nature, kids almost always love me & I am not afraid to get dirty!…read moreI am a new volunteer to this council and this was my first time at one of our local camps, located in Orange Park, this camp had to be here long before any of the neighborhoods! Great waterfront access & there is a pool. A climbing tower! I didn't explore too much- there was a leader training I was popping in to show my support for a friend who was teaching the course. She was set up in campsite 8 and unfortunately the campsites need some serious maintenance- poison ivy is overgrown in most of the sites! Fire pits have not been raked and cleaned. In my old council, our Order of the Arrow helped the Camp Rangers every year to clean up and do service around the camps. I have no idea if that is done here, but it needs some tlc. I can't wait to see more of this camp!

I lived next door for years but today was my first experience at the Boy Scout owned facility…read more Founded in the early 1920's the large parcel of land has 8 huge campsites and several halls. It has a sparling blue pool that is next to the beautiful waterfront area and dock. I saw a a chery area and even a climbing wall. The place was well kept up and the restrooms were clean. Great place for fun activities. For the kids and family.

Great experience for Girl Scouts!!! We've been there a few times throughout the years! We love…read moreranger john!! He's so nice and helpful! We loved the yurts and cabins! Also... definitely do the obstacle course! Best time ever!!

If you remember watching "The Parent Trap" as a kid and thinking that's the kind of camp you want…read moreto go to, then Mah-Kah-Wee is for you. It is a rustic, outdoorsy camp, no cell phones allowed here! Camp Mah-Kah-Wee is a Girl Scout camp. They offer programs throughout they year for girls and have overnight camps during the summer. I have been to Mah-Kah-Wee many times over the years with my daughters, and I really appreciate that we have a facility like this so close to home. The camp surrounds a lake so there are many water activities like canoeing and kayaking available during the summer. There is also a swimming pool. They offer all of the standard camp activities like archery and crafts and they also have an obstacle course. My kids love this place. During the summer the week-long camps are themed so you can find something to match your child's interests. As for the facilities, the best place to stay is in the cabins. They have air conditioning! In Florida you NEED air conditioning in the summer. I've also chaperoned overnights in the tents, which aren't so bad, and a building they call the Eco Center, which is a bit more like a enclosed porch... no AC there. Overall, it's a great place. I highly recommend it. The prices for overnight camp are very good and the kids have a great time.

Surprised to see such a nice clean room. It was a very pleasant day with 15 plus tables going on a…read moreFriday at noon. For a local parimutual/poker room it's run very well

You might not know the following because I didn't even know it, but OcalaBets is where they raise…read moresome of the horses for the Kentucky Derby. The whole Ocala area is serious about horses! In fact, a cop pulled me over and the first thing he asked me was, "Do you love horses?" I told him they were my life and he let me off the hook. I wasn't in Ocala or at OcalaBets for horses though. I was here for a poker tourney. After the tourney, I went to the bar and ordered some food, which was Steak Tips & Rice. It was served in a bowl that slopes downward toward you, which is always cool. If being a Pro Skater or Surfer is Cool Level 10, it always makes me feel like I'm at Cool Level 8.7, which is pretty high! And the food was delicious. I kept searching for one more grain of rice so I wouldn't be done yet, but eventually I was done. This made me sad. But then I chose to focus on the positive memories and I was happy again. The service here is strong. Everyone is friendly and efficient. Even the chef came out to say hello. The atmosphere is also a big win, but that's only if you're comfortable in a horse racing/poker environment. I would look past that anyway and go straight to the bar for food. It costs nothing to go and my meal was superb. Definitely recommended!