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

After researching every sleep away camp in New England online, we decided on Camp Birch Hill for our 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!" read more

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If you are in the market for a premier camping experience for your son(s)/daughter(s) you will find it in Camp Birch Hill! One summer we found Camp Birch Hill and now my son's entire year is spent counting the days from one summer ending until the next year's summer session starts. It doesn't just have all the amazing activities, field trips, etc., it's a haven for kid's to hang out, be themselves & make friendships that will last them forever all over the world. We love Camp Birch Hill! read more

Our daughter has really enjoyed going to camp birch hill for the last 3 summers, not including 2020 due to Covid. We just signed her up again and she's really looking forward to going back. The counselors are great and it's a family owned business run by really nice people. I recommend for kids that like to be active for sure. read more

My 8 year old son, Tucker Whitman, attended Camp Birch Hill camp this summer and I want to share what an incredible experience he had there. His first words to me, when I saw him, were that this camp was EPIC-AWESOME. I was a little concerned, having him go to away to camp since he is an only child and had never been away from us for any length of time. However, Camp Burch Hill quickly made him feel like he was part of their large family (thanks to the talented counselors and staff that created a special atmosphere of belonging to him). Tucker has been to numerous camps but has never had such friendly/funny councilors that constantly would make him laugh and teach him things. He said the the counselors, no matter what age group they were assigned to, all took the time to help him and get to know him. I love that the Camp Burch Hill program gives the child a huge pool of activities to choose from. Tucker has always been into standard sports, like basketball and hockey, but was able to explore new activities that he never had the opportunity to do before (like water skiing, rock climbing, and horseback riding to name just a few). With the counselors help he was able to reach his goals (examples - getting up on water skis, climbing to the top of the wall/ring the bell, etc.) and felt a feeling of accomplishment which I am certain he will remember for the rest of his life. Tucker really enjoyed the cabin life and how everyone worked together as a team. One event in particular that he mentioned was the lip sync contest, which allowed the campers to be creative coming up with songs and then acting them out on stage. He said they rocked it out and it was a blast!!! Tucker has only been home for a month but I have already seen positive changes from him because of the experiences he had at Camp Birch Hill. He is more independent and his confidence in making decisions has improved. I want to thank all the amazing people at Camp Birch Hill for making Tucker's experience there so wonderful and one that he will remember for the rest of his life. I highly recommend this camp to everyone! Larry read more

Five summers ago, we spent 2.5 months looking for the "best" camp to send my brothers, aged 8 and 12 at the time. We emailed about 20 camps trying to get a feel for a camp that offered a plethora of activities, ran for most of the summer, but most of all, would provide a great summer for 2 boys that had never gone away to day camp, nevertheless sleepaway camp. We decided on Camp Birch Hill and hoped for the best. Well, two weeks later when we called the boys, we could not believe how quickly they fell in love with the community. We were so thankful (and relieved) to hear their scratchy voices, sore from cheering on their peers, because that meant they were having fun (to say the least!), and even more thrilled (though slightly disappointed) when they wanted to go back to camp and not talk to us anymore. Words cannot express my gratitude for what Camp Birch Hill has done for Chris and Alex. Though Chris aged out of camp, Alex is going back for his sixth year, and I honestly can't remember a time when he didn't talk about how perfect camp is and how he wishes he were at camp every day. Camp became a haven for both the boys away from the chaos of the school year and for the boys to just be carefree kids. There were so many overwhelming camps to choose from that first year, and I cannot believe how lucky we were by choosing Camp Birch Hill. read more

All camps are created equal right? Obviously that's WRONG. All camps are certainly NOT created equal but when judging most folks make the mistake of focusing on the surface - like love - some people make the mistake of falling in love with a "face" without getting to know what's i the heart. Here I will simply say that you can go to Birch Hill's website to get a look at her gorgeous face, her natural beauty, her unrivaled physical charm and appeal. But what you won't see on the computer is the heart of Birch Hill which is its' owners, its' counselors and its' staff that have more love and compassion than most of my son's relatives! Simply put - even if this, a crown jewel in the heart of the most gorgeous natural landscape on the east coast....even if this camp was nothing more than a patch of dirt with a lake and some tents, the magic that the staff brings is enough to make it seem like the most beautiful place on earth.....it's the insides that count, and while the outsides are pretty darn beautiful, no camp anywhere can compare to the heart and soul that have propelled this family owned and operated camp for over 60 years. GO BIRCH HILL!!!!!!!! read more

I love this place. It is my special home away from home filled with beautiful memories. Would not trade my Experiences here for anything in the world. What a beautiful place for children to spend time! read more

Just registered my 9yr old son for his second summer at Camp Birch Hill and I thought I'd leave a review! I can't say enough great things about this camp. Parents have a lot of options when it comes to camp; there are a lot of things that we consider when looking at summer camps for our children. Cost is a big factor for many and Chrissy and Rich here at Camp Birch Hill don't think that should even be a factor so based on that they say on their website they work with you to do their best to help ensure that your child can have the Summer Camp experience, no matter your income. So ask about that if you need to. The other major factor is safety; "Will my child be safe away from home for 2 weeks?!" This was huge for me since my son's first camp experience was just last summer. We had never been away from each other for that long. I was a wreck for the first few days! He, on the other hand didn't want to leave! He was 8 at the time, and that is young to be away from home but these guys at CBH are the experts and they know how to make the little guys feel safe and the camp really is like home away from home based on what my son tells me. They even have two resident Labs! One might be a Golden Retriever, I'm not sure but they tag along on activities and if your child is used to having a family dog, they will be a great comfort. The staff seem to return year after year, so this will also be a comfort to your children, I assume. My son reported that that food is great! I saw for myself that the cabins are clean and cozy and they have two staff that sleep in the cabin with them and that made me feel good, knowing that adults were there with them all night. I think some parents worry about something happening to their children at the hands of adults when they are away from home, I don't worry about this at all at CBH because there are always multiple staff around and all the staff I have met seem to be responsible and bright young adults with a positive attitude and a natural and nurturing way with children. Some of the staff and kids are from other countries which is great exposure to different cultures for kids! I called Chrissy about halfway through the 2-week session and she said it's normal to worry and want to make sure my son was ok and that he was doing great! That made me feel so much better. My son truly had a BLAST, he loved the water activities (sailing, etc) and horseback riding and mountain biking and he came home with a new edge on life! Being away from home and independent, developed him in a way that was obvious to me as his mother. When we started talking about camp for this summer, we looked at a lot of camps and without hesitation, he selected Camp Birch Hill. I was happy to make that work because I want him to have that experience again and again and with the same people and at the same camp, so he feels comfortable and it will all be familiar and somewhat predictable for him. He also really loved some of the staff and I hope he'll get to see some of the friends he made last year again! That's what Summer Camp is all about. You really can't go wrong with Camp Birch Hill for a worldly, yet family-oriented and wholesome Summer Camp experience for your child. read more

This will be my daughter's 3rd year going to Camp Birch Hill. We happened upon finding this camp by accident in a local newspaper in Vermont. I have to say, for my daughter, this was the best accident we ever made. Camp Birch Hill is an amazing, safe, wonderful, welcoming, awesome place where my daughter has learned and grown. Camp Birch Hill has shaped her life in a very positive way, she has made lasting contacts, and memories that will never fade. The camp is clean and organized, the "admin" (parent side) is streamlined, clear and easy. The staff are simply wonderful. My daughter used to go to another summer camp, but since finding Camp Birch Hill, she has no interest in anywhere else, and I'm totally fine with that! read more

I had the pleasure of working at this summer camp for nearly a decade. As a certified educator working in the public schools I can attest that Camp Birch Hill is an excellent opportunity for students to increase their social skills, learn how to collaborate, and most importantly, have FUN! So much emphasis and pressure has been placed on students today. To get into college it seems like you need to be taking ten AP classes and be part of 15 after-school activities. Camp Birch Hill gives students the opportunity to unwind and become themselves. The biggest differences I find between Camp Birch Hill and other camps are that campers make their own schedules and counselors don't yell (except for safety concerns as "Safety Never Takes A Vacation")! I have many friends that work and run other summer camps in New England and I have heard many stories of counselors yelling at kids for no reason other then a power trip. You won't find this at Birch Hill. You can't go wrong! read more

A wonderful experience for our son, His first time away for camp and he was very comfortable. He can't wait to go back.