Camp Kirchenwald is literally my favorite place on the planet. While I often feel closer to God…read morewhen I am able to tune out other distractions in nature, it's the people of Camp Kirchenwald that have shaped my faith and the person I am today. I have learned countless lessons about community, service, growth, leadership, and God from Pastor Youse, Winnie, Zach, Mike, my fellow staff members, and our campers. Despite the fact that I have spent the past nine years formally studying education, I learned more about teaching from being a Kirchenwald counselor than all of my coursework combined. I treasure the memories I have of the church in the woods and my Camp Kirchenwald Family, and I carry them with me everyday. I cannot wait to someday send my own children to Kirchenwal

The retreat weekend was relaxing and so welcoming . The food was fair but the staff was helpful and…read morefriendly and rooms were clean and roomy!

The camp and staff are EXCELLENT! However, the food is…read moreAWFUL! I saw another review where the person said the food was good. So I guess it's a personal preference. Dinner for me was burnt broccoli, rubber chicken and past the prime tomatoes. I feel a more professional job could be presented.

SMA is amazing! My daughter initially went for one 2-week session then asked to extend for another…read moresession that same summer. Note: she did NOT want to go to camp at all, in the beginning, so her asking to extend showed how great the program is. She went back the following summer and is sad that she is now too old to attend. Now, she's looking forward to when she can become a camp counselor there!

From the owner: Stone Mountain Adventures (SMA) is a co-ed, overnight teenage summer camp located in the heart of…read moreCentral Pennsylvania. We serve teen ages 12 to 16 years old and offer outdoor adventure activities, water sports, creative arts community service and sports. Every day, we create opportunities for teenagers to challenge themselves: to ride a horse, to rock climb with good technique, to wakeboard or waterski, and most importantly of all, to develop lasting friendships. Building confidence is our goal; freedom to explore, positive reinforcement, and a superstar staff are our tools. We welcome you to join us this summer at SMA Teen Summer Camp!

My church does youth camp here! The staff are unbelievablely awesome! The food is really good! The…read moreactivities are fire ! I love doing early morning runs and the terrain is so beautiful. Cannot recommend this place high enough!

Ran like a for profit business, not a evangelistic ministry. Parents, Campers, please DO NOT WASTE…read moreYOUR TIME going here. Or worse, risk injury or loss due to the total lack of genuine passion for serving campers, which is critical for a honest, safe and fruitful camp experience. It doesn't exist here. Staff, you will regret serving here, find a different place to serve, and don't be afraid to interview the camp you want to serve at before you go, ask people who have served there before in the same position, and see what their experience is. People with a good experience will be glad to give this information to you.

Camp Nawakwa is one of my two favorite places on the planet (the other is it's sister camp, Camp…read moreKirchenwald). If you are looking for a great experience for your child, I cannot recommend Camp Nawakwa enough. While I was a Camp Kirchenwald staff member myself, I still loved attending Harrisburg Area Confirmation Camp throughout high school. Nothing beats the views from Upper Temple.

I went to camp nawakwa when I was a little girl, and now, my son has been going to camp nawakwa for…read morethe past 10 years. It is an oasis. I cannot imagine a better place to send a child for a wholesome camp experience. And, my son loves the food.

I love so much about this school! The main selling points were the excellent, creative curriculum…read moreand the beautiful, clean facilities. The teachers and staff are all wonderful -- they show how much they care about and enjoy working with kids every day. I also appreciate that the school communicates so well with parents and builds a strong community with activities, such as book club, that bring in parents to connect with each other and engage with teachers on a regular basis.

We couldn't be more pleased with the care our child is provided. The family environment is…read morecomforting for a full time working parent, and I feel as though her education and development is their priority every day. They make a huge effort to include parents in the daily accomplishments their children via multiple email updates with pictures throughout the day, which makes me feel I'm not missing out on quite so much while at work. The school encourages and nurtures cultural diversity both in the student/family population and within the curriculum. The facility itself is clean/organized and the faculty are always friendly and know every single student by name! Many of the teachers have been there since opening in 2012 when my child started there as a baby, and to me that speaks volumes about the dedication the teachers have to the children and that they are treated well themselves by the employer. Happy teachers mean happy kids in my opinion!! Not only have they retained an incredible staff, there are many families that have also been a part of this school since day 1, some with multiple children as their families have grown, again speaking volumes about the family environment and quality education that is provided. Additionally, they follow strict guidelines regarding food safety, allergy awareness and hygiene-believe me I have received many emails regarding slip ups if I don't properly label my child's food items etc, again reassuring me that my child and the other children in her classroom/school are their priority.

The staff are friendly and seem safety oriented. This is a close place to travel to in the area…read morewith decent snowmaking with nice snow tubing and slopes. It was not too crowded and the guests were orderly (which is not always the case). Food is okay. I recommend getting your tickets online in advance! Keep in mind that due to the borderline temperatures the courses can get icy.

Many years make many differences. After two ownership changes and the final acquisition by Vail…read moreCorporation Roundtop has become less of what it was these past years. The family friendliness is gone. The daycare is gone. The daytime weekly mom's on the mountain is gone. Even the plugs for crockpots are gone. Can you believe even the complimentary check-in for skis is gone It's all corporate. It's all Vail. Yes, your epic pass will work. The mountain hasn't changed. But the people and the vibe that used to make Roundtop a special place for families is nowhere to be seen. A special note to anyone from Vail, who happens to read this. There is is a family of five skiers that grew up at Roundtop because I brought them there. The mothers were able to ski during the week with the babies and toddlers. There was daycare for the babies and toddlers. There were plugs for the crockpot for the lunches downstairs. It's all gone. The only thing left is the purchase price and share value of the corporation. Where do you expect the next generation of skiers to come from?

Ahhh, Woodward. My…read moreson and I just retuned from our 5th year. It has become our Mecca every summer. He for the skateboarding program and I for the volunteer parent staff. I have so many things to say about this place and yet can't even think where to begin. Woodward has numerous programs: Skateboarding, BMX, Inline skating, scooter, snowboarding, gymnastics and cheer (and soon Mountain Biking). The facilities for each discipline are world class. The instructor are world class (and in many instances, literally, they are WORLD CLASS and rated so in the world). The staff and directors are so solid and concerned for the welfare and quality of programs for the kids. There is really nothing that I come away with that is negative. The kids that come into WW for the summer are given the opportunity to learn their sport but also they are given the chance to live within their own borders and decisions (they have no clue how many parental eyes are there keeping them safe). From the youngest campers (7) to the oldest (18). They come out at the end of the week better, not just as athletes but as humans. This past week, a young man (7) who's dad was also a parent volunteer, made the decision, by himself, to try out for the Mini-Mega ramp. The drop-ins for this ramp start at 25 feet and go up to 31. It is immense to me at 6'2". I cannot imagine what it looks like to a 3 foot tall, 7 year old. It was his decision on his own terms. He passed the test and was allowed to ride the biggest ramp in camp and possibly the east coast. The growth from that one choice is amazing. He was surrounded by positive people who gave him the freedom to choose and then given all the support necessary in a safe environment. This is where men and women are made. Not in the hovering of parents but in the ability to make a life choice and have the support of those around you (again, in a safe environment). This is only one of myriad stories. Woodward is special. It's our home-away from our home-away from home. My son lives for his week away and hopefully will be a Junior Counselor next year becoming part of the tradition of a storied and grand place where kids fly, independence is granted and celebrated, and lifelong friendships are made. I cannot say enough about this place. It's not perfect but perfection is overrated. My only complaint is that at some point my son will age out and I will not be able to go for my one week during the summer to see my WW family, skate poorly and enjoy the camp and the strange and wonderful town of Millheim PA. It will rank as one of the worst things that will ever happen to me. If you can send your kid, then you should. It will be one of the greatest times of their lives and they will talk about it forever. Once Woodward, always Woodward. Til next year I will continue to dream of shredding around the bowl and down the snake run. Only 358 days til we return.

I had so much fun at Woodward camp So many activities and I…read morelearned new skills and accomplished my goals