The place is clean, not loud. Trailer spaces are great. Big. Not on top of each other like other…read morecampgrounds. Has music on the weekends and even 2 teens loved it. People running it are great! It's in an out of the way place, not a waterslide, pool, kid ride place. But a really nice campground you can actually " camp" in. Best secret around!

Beautiful, beautiful campground with lots of fun amenities…read more Wine tasting and snacks Friday and Ooni pizza, live music, sangria and bonfire Saturday. Shuffle board, frisbee golf, and community garden that is thriving! Lots are very level. Multiple restrooms and showers that are clean and spacious. The couple running the place are warm and welcoming!

Amazing place ever and I love it make me happy and go fishing and swim and big ship and all that…read morestuff

The Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association has certainly blossomed from its humble beginnings. This…read moreis no small part to the efforts of Amy Tripp, the BOD and the yearly staff which seems to continually get better. The boats for the young sailors has increased in size and quantity. The facility is tight and perfectly set up. The boats are immediately adjacent to the water. They are in very good shape. The house is just right for the current size of the program and the new outside tents are perfect for the lesson groupings. The Covid precautions are smart, sensible and reassuring. An added dose of common sense this year is found in the staggered drop off and pick up times. Every day has been easy in and easy out. The instructors are down to earth and knowledgeable. They herd cats and keep the kids competitiveness to a perfect mild roar. They make sure the kids are having fun! Isabella is the second child I have put through a summer session of sailing at the lake and she loves it. Truth be told she has asked when it would start since school let out. An important note is that unlike many other sailing schools they keep it at 2 to boat. This means, quite simply, that everyone actually gets to/has to sail, not just ride in boats. This is very important because sailing is best learned by doing. If your in the lakes region, go for it. Be sure to sign up well in advance as spots book quickly.

The best. Don't hesitate to send your child to camp here. Also excellent day on the lake to rent…read morethe boat! Merrymeeting lake is gorgeous and so quiet. Perfect setting. The water sports are incredible.

From the owner: The ultimate wakeboarding, waterskiing, wake surfing, wake skating summer camp for teens!read more

William Lawrence Camp (WLC for short) is a fun, well rounded, and relaxed summer camp for boys…read more It's a great environment to grow up in and I spent 6 summers there as both a camper and staff member. WLC is a traditional summer camp. If you are looking for a camp for your son to become a soccer star, this isn't it. If you want a place for him to go to make friends, explore the outdoors, and be active, WLC is perfect. Each week campers signup for the morning classes of their choice. In the afternoons, they are given a "free swim" period when they can wander the camp and do whatever they want. From swimming to archery or rock climbing, there are dozens of options. The staff is a mix of longtime staff, former campers, and international staff. The international staff are a constant source of vibrancy, introducing the boys to rugby, cricket, and other culture. Former campers are allowed to grow into responsibility as staff. Longtime staff like Nat Crane and Scott "Goose" Giessler keep the traditions alive. This sums it up best: every time I'm in the area, I return to camp for a visit. When I do, I'm welcomed with open arms and a smile. It's great to be among friends and family sharing fond memories- which is what WLC is all about.

William Lawrence Camp is an outstanding boys' camp. We had looked at several camps for our son, and…read morehe spent two summers at a different camp. That other camp is excellent and highly respected, but it does not compare to William Lawrence Camp (WLC). WLC is exceptional with its expansive grounds, outstanding activities, and small camper-to-staff ratio. Our son enjoyed the camaraderie, grew in maturity and confidence, has great memories, and looks forward to returning to WLC.

I cannot say enough lovely things about Sue and the program she runs. She is kind and compassionate…read morebut firm in her instruction. My daughters have flourished under her tutelage. She teaches personal responsibility, and the girls know that hard work is rewarding. The facilities are stunning and well kept. I cannot imagine a kinder or better riding instructor than Sue. My girls have become stronger and wake up each day excited to go to the barn and learn from Sue and her gorgeous horses.

Sue and the staff were very accommodating and the service was top notch. This a very clean and…read morescenic property. The trail ride was the best that we have done. We groomed my horse, set the tack, went into the ring before going on the trail ride. Once finished, we took off the tack and then fed our horses a snack. I highly recommend. Derek

"It's in your soul." That's the slogan for anyone who's spent a summer at this sleep-away camp on…read moreLake Winnepesaukee in New Hampshire. Over 100 years operating as a boys sleep-away sports camp on Lake Winnepesaukee surrounded by the White Mountains, it has some of the best views in the country. A great summer adventure for any kid looking to experience a unique summer sports adventure; campers are exposed to a variety of sports and mentored by an international staff comprised of mainly sport-specific counselors, the campers will experience a summer like no other!

Camp Winaukee is a special place for boys and young men to spend their summer. It's a place that…read moreprovides a rare opportunity of experiences for kids to grow, learn, and have a blast in a safe environment, while they develop meaningful relationships and life long friends. The campus, on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, is absolutely majestic. Yes, there are some bugs...but that's merely an insignificant part of being out in nature and such a beautifully isolated place! Another truly unique feature of Winaukee is that their camp is divided into a Mainland (for younger campers) and an Island (for teenage boys): this allows for two different, age-appropriate cultures that really can't be found at any other camp. Winaukee is a sports camp - pretty much anything you want to play, they have it, along with skilled coaches and periods throughout the day to train and improve, and a waterfront with all the lake activities you could ask for. The training can be as intense or as recreational as you want, it really just depends on how serious you want to be. Beyond sports, there are so many additional events and activities that give the Camp its true spirit: camp fires, community rallies, inter/outer camp competitions, amazing off campus trips to places like Boston and even Canada, and many other traditions that can only be understood if you've been lucky enough to be a part of them. Unfortunately, any place is going to have occasional unpleasant experiences; however, for about 98% of the kids, they leave in tears at the end of the summer because they aren't ready to go home.

They don't answer the phones, nor do they call people back! I called so many time ...morning,…read morenoon. Perhaps they don't need excess money.

After researching every sleep away camp in New England online, we decided on Camp Birch Hill for…read moreour 11-year old son. We made our choice based on the activities, the goal of having silly fun, and the testimonials. The camp provided so much more than we expected. The diversity of activities allowed him to break out of his comfort zone and try new things. The cabin set up created an instant comradery that made it easier for the kids that were attending by themselves. He left feeling close to all of his bunkmates, and even shared some tears on pick up day. He adored and idolized his counselors. They are such a great group of young adults that work together to make the experience for the kids life altering. For example, after the camp there was a noticeable change in our son's confidence. He struggles with social anxieties and has a hard time being himself. Following the camp he started a new school in a different town, and he quickly acclimated and had no problem making friends . We credit Birch Hill for setting him up for success. A summary of our camper's review: "the best two weeks of my life, the food was amazing, and I miss everyone!"

Staying at the nearby Summit Resort decided to take the Summit Connector trail to blue trail then…read moreto yellow trail and back to the connector. This is about 2.5 miles total with some areas that are relatively flat and easy and some moderate uphill pieces.

Took our kids to the natural playscape today and it's just a dream. Lovely and wonderfilled…read more Perfect way to spend an afternoon.

For ninety years, boys (and for the past thirty years girls, too,) have flocked each summer to Camp…read moreRobin Hood on the shores of Broad Bay, to make new friends in the cabins, to challenge themselves on the fields, to step out of their comfort zone on the stage, and to form bonds that last a lifetime, and in some cases generations. I'm proud to say my family has been part of the Camp Robin Hood family for more than 40 of those years! My brother attended camp when it was all boys - and then in 1987 when girls were added, I was one of the first girl campers (at the time, there were less than 20 of us). I spent 15 summers as a camper, counselor, Group Leader and Waterfront Director. Now the girls and boys camps are equal in size (around 400 total campers) and my oldest daughter will be starting her 4th summer while my twins will be going for the first time. Many traditions are still the same (color war, count-offs, 16 laps, hiking Mount Washington, etc.) while facilities have been updated (new dining hall, several new cabins - others have been renovated, new lodge, updated office, and more) and more activities have been added (Ga-Ga, 9 square and more). I am grateful that my children will get to spend 7 weeks together, away from the hustle and bustle of their school lives with NO SCREENS, enjoying all the White Mountains have to offer. For me, one of the most exciting parts has been watching the never-ending cycle of camp friendships continue, campers often continue through the ranks as counselors in order to "give back" similar memories and experiences to the future generations of the camp. Additionally, the mid-western feel to the camp is a nice change from the fast-past New England world where we live. As a camper, I looked up to the counselors and even the Directors. The Directors today are former campers from the 1970's themselves, and former "camp parents" as well. They have brought Robin Hood traditions forward while continuing to enhance what they offer in the 21st century. And they understand the responsibility they are entrusted with each summer, caring for our children. As a parent, I have found the communication from the Administration both helpful (in preparing for camp and for my children's return after camp) and comforting, when I just want to know my kids are having fun and adjusting to life away from their parents. We have a few sayings at Robin Hood, like "live 10 for 2"(live 10 months of the school year for the 2 months of summer) and there's "magic in the trees". There's nothing quite like the sunset over Lake Ossipee or like camp friends that remain friends for life. There's nothing quite like Camp Robin Hood. I know my family is looking forward to being a part of Robin Hood for at least 90 more years...

When I went to this camp (about 20 years ago), I was 7 years of age. It was one of the most…read moretraumatic experiences of my life. Truly. They had an old ghost story that went like this: Years and years ago the youngest camper went for a swim in the lake at night and drowned. He was a local kid and his mother went crazy. Her name was Annie. To this day, every July 4th, Crazy Annie comes out of the woods and takes and kills the youngest camper in retribution for the unfair drowning of her son years ago. As I was that youngest camper, Crazy Annie was coming for me! It was brought up at many a camp fire and none of the campers or counselors told me it wasn't a real story. Remember, I had JUST turned 7 less than a month earlier. Already scared of the dark, I was petrified my entire time there. The night of July 4th, Counselors in training (CIT's) positioned themselves on top of my cabin, under it, in the nearby woods and elsewhere awaiting my arrival back to my cabin. As I walked up the hill to my cabin, counselors and campers wished me farewell and good luck. I was frozen with fear. As the CITs spent hours screeching my name from outside, I can't tell you the horror I felt. I was too afraid to leave the cabin to go to the bathroom! My counselor dragged me out yelling anyway! Other cabins laughed and locked their doors in case I tried to run for shelter and help. That coming weekend was parents' visiting day. When my mother arrived I had no clean clothes and a temperature of 103 degrees Fahrenheit . I would categorize this as child abuse and gross negligence. Be very careful to ensure this camp has changed enormously before sending your child there. Horrific.

I cannot say enough great things about Camp Laughing Loon!. Both of our boys spent a week or 2…read moreeach summer at this day camp. It is on the lake so the kids swam and canoed in additon to arts and crafts, games and regular camp activities. This camp has an "old school" feel to it which is exactly what I wanted for my kids. It is type of camp I attended as a kid, not fancy, just a solid, wholesome feel to it. I wish the they offered the option for a longer day as 9-4 is hard to manage if you work out of town but would still highly recommend.

From the owner: Camp Laughing Loon is an authentic summer camp. Started in 1918, we are currently in our 98th…read moreseason of providing summer fun for kids!