This was my kid's first summer camp. He liked the activities like swimming. They also took care…read moreknowing he was car sick in the beginning and suggested he not eat breakfast but snack on cheerios in the bus to camp.

Deerkill is by far the best day camp in the Rockland County area. My kids both learned to swim…read morethere at a very early age and I now have the confidence when we are at the beach or a pool to let them enjoy the water without fear. The staff (from counselors to instructors) is also fantastic and a group of very experienced professionals. The directors are always developing new programs and bringing in the latest activities for campers of all ages. One of the newest additions to the camp is the climbing wall and zip line. My kids could not get enough of them. My kids are also huge fans of animals and the fact that Deerkill has a pony, and a couple of friendly alpacas is a great plus. Overall, I would recommend Deerkill to anyone that would like to provide their kids with the opportunity to have summers they will never forget making life long friends along the way. Thanks Deerkill, the kids can't wait to be back again this summer!!!

A great camp built on tradition! The counsellors and senior staff really care about the campers and…read morereally prioritise their safety, wellbeing and development. Fantastic location with a private lakefront, sports courts and arts and crafts facilities.

My granddaughters went to sleep away camp for this very first time. They were almost 7 and 9 yrs…read more old. This camp is beyond excellent!! They went for 1 month, and loved everyday!!! I sent my children to Camp Echo and Sequoia which was nearby. This camp was far superior!!! We loved the fact that they had the 1 month option. I loved the daily letters and photos on Bunk 1, and Instagram photos!! I was one happy Grammie!! Kudos to Camp Lakota and their staff.

My daughter has been going here for about a year and is in the same room where the accusations from…read morethe other user came from. At no point have we been concerned about her well being. The staff is amazingly attentive and is always willing to listen to any concerns we may have. Coming from the mental health field, Children's Safe Stay provides an emotionally intelligent and safe environment for children to not only play but learn as well. Their staff treats these children as their own and ALL interactions I have had with all of them have been nothing but pleasant. We pick our child up every day happy and she is never afraid to go with the teachers upon drop off. We interviewed many other daycares and we are so glad we chose this one.

the staff here truly care about the children. everyday my child is excited to see not just friends…read morebut the teachers as well. they have always keep me well informed on my child's daily schedule and they always have fun activities going on that my child loves being a part of. i would highly recommend this daycare

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.

I STRONGLY recommend Victory Hill Therapeutic Horsemanship! Interaction with the animals -- they…read morehave goats, chickens, and ducks, too -- was delightful. Time with the horses was intimate and healing. Laurie and her team are fantastic! Knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and most of all, thoughtful; they ensure a safe and uplifting experience for both their clients and animals. Few, if any, equine assisted activity facilities in the area are as detailed and thorough. Again, I STRONGLY recommend Victory Hill Therapeutic Horsemanship! Whether you have horse experience or are wary, VHTH will provide an exceptional, positive experience for you.

My experience with Trail Blazers as a parent is beyond words. I can say that Trail Blazers has…read morecontributed to the excellent young woman my daughter has blossomed into. My daughter is now twenty years old and has moved from the role of a camper to a full blown counselor. My son is twelve years old, loves the camp as well and has been going for the past 4 years. My children attend winter, spring and summer sleep away camp with Trail Blazers! Trail Blazers camp inspires children to become team-players, builds character, confidences, life long friendships and ultimately prepares children for leadership roles! I would recommend this camp to every parent looking for safe and functional environment for their child.

From the owner: We provide outdoor adventures during all seasons and for all ages. As the oldest program of its…read morekind in the US, we offer exciting programming for school, organizations and individualism alike.

I went to Timber Tops as a nine year old and really enjoyed the activities. They kept us very busy!…read moreThe counsellors were warm and caring. Highly recommend.

I go to CTT and I LOVE IT. I have made a family there and I recommend it to any girl. If you are…read morescared of going to sleep away camp don't be. The staff is SO NICE and will help 10000000000000/10 recommend!

What a special place! Our son (13) attended for the first time this summer, and it was a wonderful…read moreexperience for him. Inclusion is tricky to get right, but Camp Round Lake seems to have cracked the code. The staff was well-trained and exceptionally kind to our homesick kiddo. He made connections with other campers, which is not easy for him, and came home joyful and with newfound independence and confidence.

My son is spending his second summer at Round Lake and we are so happy that we found this camp! He…read morehas developmental delays and we never thought that we would be able to find a sleep away camp for him. Having grown up going to camps every summer - I was devastated thinking my son wouldn't get that opportunity. I looked at special needs camp but they didn't seem a fit, and I knew mainstream camps weren't an option as there wasn't enough support. Round Lake has been perfect. The camp provides the support he needs but in a integrated setting. He loves camp and has made such great friends. And when he got back after his first summer, I could immediately see the positive impact sleep away camp had on him- he came back more independent, more confident and so, so happy! For anyone looking for a camp that provides extra support but in a mainstream environment - you should be looking at Round Lake!

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.