You cannot find a better, well rounded day camp in the area. The kids experience horse riding…read morelessons, arts & crafts, nature, theater dance & music, sports, archery, rocketry, Project SOAR (climbing, repelling, zip lining, etc), swimming lessons & free swim and LOTS more. This is a family run camp with a significant number of repeat staff and campers. The 2-week sessions give the campers a chance to become comfortable and competent. Many campers attend multiple sessions & I believe this is because the staff truly enjoys their work and the campers. It is such an awesome place, if only I was young again....

From the owner: Metrowest Premier Summer Day Camp for Children ages 4-12.read more

I WOULD STRONGLY ADVISE AGAINST SENDING YOUR CHILDREN HERE!…read more When we first found out about Camp Atwater, we were ecstatic to send our 12 year old daughter there. We, like many of the other parents who sent their kids here, were looking or a Black space for her to thrive in. We live in a predominantly white area. We read all of the reviews of all the people who loved Camp Atwater so much, they returned there to work the summers and continue the tradition they were raised on. We gladly forked over the $3K and sent our girl to camp. Upon visiting her on Family Day, she disclosed that Camp Atwater was nothing like the website or the testimonials promised. The food was terrible. The staff was curmudgeonly. The camp had just received funding, yet the structures/living quarters were falling apart. Camp counselors that worked directly with the kids watched and encouraged fighting. The other girls only talked about sex the entire time (I don't expect the camp to do much about this, but this compounds the problem if everything else is in total disarray). By the time we brought her back to the campgrounds, tears were streaming down her face and we decided to take her back home. We went to the office and lodged a formal complaint that I'm sure never got reopened after we left. Of course when we asked for a refund of the rest of our registration fee, we were denied. SO DON'T LEARN THE VERY EXPENSIVE LESSON WE LEARNED! There WERE kids there on a scholarship/reduced rate. So if you can get that, then maybe consider it. Otherwise, lower your expectations. Camp Atwater delivered on none of its promises and now I have to write this review against a Black owned business. And while that hurts me to do, I just want people to know what awaits their kids there.

Great non-profit camp for kids 8-17 interested in LARP, gaming and meeting others with similar…read moreinterests. Heroes (campers) spend their days adventuring and exploring the grounds, making choices that will impact the story moving forward. It's an inclusive community for those wanting to get outdoors and bring the stories of literature, history, and myth to life (while swinging a foam sword). I've worked there several summers. It's home to many campers and staff, finding the magic of The Story School calls them back to answer the call of adventure! They also offer scholarships, sibling discounts, and multi-session discounts to make camp accessible. They are also hugely focused on inclusion within the LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities. I wish we could host camp all year!

From the owner: The Story School is an interactive, immersive, and inclusive nonprofit summer camp for heroes ages…read more8-18. Campers are transformed into heroes at this overnight eduLARP camp. Stories from history, mythology, and literature come to life in an engaging plot that reacts to the choices of the campers. Level up your character by solving STEAM puzzles, navigating moral challenges, battling monsters with foam swords, and making lifelong friends. In-person camp is a two-week overnight adventure. The Story School also offers online roleplaying adventures, D&D games for all ages, and birthday adventures to top it off. What adventure interests you? Contact us today!

Our kids LOVE Camp Thoreau - it's been 2 years & they plan to stay as long as they can until they…read morecan be counselors there! Really great counselors & activities!

From the owner: An engaging outdoor camp and tennis camp nestled on 35 wooded acres in Concord, MA. Our natural,…read moreoutdoor environment is the perfect setting for our low & high ropes course, climbing wall, two swimming pools (shallow & deep), playing fields, archery range, & plenty of rainy day space. We off full & half day summer camp, as well as tennis camp.

It was excellent working as one of the staff there and i will always miss it. Thank you and have a…read moregreat day.

Our kids have been coming to this camp for a few years now and they love it. It is a…read morenon-denominational Christian camp that runs all summer long. They have many fun activities for the kids to do and a pool that the kids really enjoy. Every week has a different theme and the crafts and games are centered on that theme. They have Wacky Wednesday where the the kids dress up in accordance with the theme of the week. Other activities include drama, archery, drama and character building. As I said before, this is a Christian camp and there is some learning of scripture, but they accept all faiths. The counselors are wonderful. There is also an over day option on Thursdays that for a little extra money the kids make s'mores by the campfire, do skits and have extra swim time. Over day ends at 8 pm. The camp also posts pictures and videos daily on Facebook so you can see what the kids have been up to all day. I highly recommend this camp. Our children are happy and safe. It's a wonderful way to pass a summer!

Palmer's Camp Ramah is a picturesque, safe and secure, all-around wonderful summer haven. From the…read moreyear-round staff, to the summer staff and from the campers' parents, to the campers, themselves, there exists a spirit of RAMAH - "LOFTY" - self discovery and accomplishment and learning! Once you have spent time at Camp Ramah, you will always return, for Ramah quickly becomes a place of "family" and of "home."

I recently attended a wedding at Camp Marshall and what a unique, rustic venue it was! The…read moreceremony, cocktail hour, and reception were held on the grounds across various settings with plenty of parking for guests. The ceremony occurred in a large open field with deep bench seating arranged in a way that made it very easy to view the exchange of vows. A well-manicured lawn and forested backdrop helped set the stage for this country chic, burlap, and lace-themed wedding. A couple of steps up to the lawn itself hid the bride well-enough for the big reveal as she walked arm and arm to the altar. Following the ceremony, guests filtered over to the main barn area of the camp. Not sure who is in charge of signage (the camp or the couple) but a few more/larger signs might have made it easier to determine exactly which barn/outbuilding we were supposed to relocate to. Drive slow because "holy potholes, Batman!". Depending on the car, you could really scrape up your undercarriage on the roads through camp. Hadn't thought about the offroading needs of my car when deciding on a vehicle to bring. In any case, the guests did find their way to the reception area and were greeted by the warmly lit, rustic interior of the Camp Marshall barn. Very large space for tables, chairs, buffet, DJ/dance floor, and bar area. Large barn doors acted as an effective method of temperature control for the fall-like evening. High ceilings made for a dramatic setting. Exposed wood combined with string lighting and flowers was an aesthetic success. (To top it all off, I hear this was an affordable venue to rent out!) Sounds like a winning combination! Looking for a rustic-themed wedding? This may be your venue! From the website, it looks like there are a number of ceremony locations to choose from on the grounds.

Camp Marshall has really gone down hill in the past few years, as other reviewers have correctly…read morestated. Our daughter has attended camp for the past 8 years but this will be her last. Chronic staffing shortages plague the camp. Counselors are all new and are only there for a summer job so their interest in and commitment to the job is not genuine and their attitude and care and concern for the campers is lacking. Many of the counselors are not much older than our daughter. I get that staffing shortages are a problem everywhere, especially at summer camps. But camp management and the Board of Directors really need to step up recruitment efforts to get some quality staff. The last straw was being informed by our daughter that a long time director left, and when I inquired about this to a member of camp management, the response was vague which has me even more concerned. This director was well liked by campers and was very responsive to my complaints and with an issue our daughter had. I get that I'm not entitled to know exactly why a member of the management team left but to not have some sort of announcement is really unprofessional and not transparent at all.

Since I've been wanting to get a little better at obstacle courses, I decided to check out a gym…read moredesigned just for that. Apparently, some of the customers/staff here have been shown on America's Ninja Warrior! Definitely adds to their credibility. Also, from their ONE session solely on how to control your balance, helped with an obstacle I had today at a race. I was able to walk across a beam without falling into the water. Honestly, their training works and I hope to learn more before my next race in August. Even though it doesn't look like much when you go inside, it's more than enough to get you by in the races. If anything, they do have OPEN gym days, where you can just come and goof off, but sign the waiver online before coming on in!

I feel lucky to have this obstacle gym so close to home! Both kids & adults can enjoy fitness…read moreobstacles in a judge-free environment. Half of the gym is set up for kids with smaller scale obstacles, the other half is larger scale intended for adults. However, both kids & adults are free to attempt any obstacle in either area. No lines, no "order" - just pick an obstacle & try it. Don't feel self conscious, because nobody cares if you fail & they sometimes cheer if you succeed! I have taken my 8 year old on 3 occasions now, and on the last trip decided to try some myself. Conquered the jumping spider wall, floating logs, bungee run & 8 ft warped wall. Anyone over 35 is not allowed to attempt the 12 or 14 foot warped walls; there have been a couple Achilles injuries. They offer memberships, classes, and drop in rates. Individuals are required to pay an annual $25 insurance fee; on your first visit this is all you have to pay. Bottom line, this place is FUN. And every ninja needs to practice :)

Amazing place for kids to go and be creative for camp. The owner is kind and helpful. My kids want…read moreto go back all of the time! A precious experience.

From the owner: Feather Press Studio is a two-story art and print studio. Aspiring artists of all ages can explore…read moretheir creativity in an intimate studio atmosphere that supports the joy of play and discovery through art-making. Daytime, after school, and evening classes for kids, teens and adults are offered throughout the year.