My children recently attended the Black Range camp for 2 weeks. The camp was incredible with activities such as skeet and rifle shooting, horseback riding, hiking, archery, sports games, Indian lore, cattle drive, and visiting a mine. My children rate this camp 5 stars. I rate it 4 only because this is the first time they were away from home and direct parent communication with the children is discouraged. I was told that kids are never homesick at camp. Care packages and letters are well received but if you call the Camp to check on your children they will not give you much information. All of the kids seemed to have a great time and most of the kids at the camp return each summer. The age range of attendees is 8-18. Young adults are there for overall supervision. Older kids do a fantastic job of caring for the younger kids. Everyone seemed to get along well and there was an air of friendly competition between the "tribes." Kids were divided into 4 tribes and competed against each other throughout the 2 weeks. A Nurse Practitioner attends the entire time to deal with any mishaps. She returns annually. Parents are invited for the last Camp Fire to watch skits and awards. The level of creativity amongst the kids is astounding. For kids leaving home for the first time, and at a young age, it was worrisome to me that communication was somewhat lacking. There is a land line, and Greg, the owner of the camp, is very good about answering and responding to all inquiries. My kids will be returning again next year and I will have less hesitation about sending them. Greg was right, the kids were NOT homesick. read more