The 5 star "Woohoo! As good as it gets!" is a major understatement for Frost Valley YMCA. Years…read moreago my folks originally discovered Frost Valley through the Indian Guides and Princesses program in NJ, then went up for family weekends (with three other families) twice yearly for many years. We went in October for apple picking and hayrides, then returned over New Year's weekend for ice skating and cross country skiing. They had a wonderful New Year's Eve program for families. I was also a summer camper, CIT, and summer camp staffer. I regard my time at camp as some of the best times of my life, and I keep in touch with many of the amazing folks I worked with there. Many of the camp past staff continue to support Frost Valley years after their time there, and return every few years from as far away as Australia for reunions. This dedication to the place and each other is a big part of what makes Frost Valley so special. There are four main ways to visit Frost Valley: summer camp, family weekend, with a school or other educational group, or for a day trip. No matter how you choose to visit, you'll find gorgeous natural surroundings, a plethora of beautiful lodging choices from rustic to hotel-like options, and a warm, knowledgable, dedicated staff. Frost Valley is just one of those places that seem to shine with a special light. They're pioneers in the area of environmentalism and constantly strive to bring the magic of camping to underserved communities. From the sound of the babbling brooks to the endless array of stars in the night sky, this is a place that will last in your memories forever, if you let it.

We sent our daughter (age 12) last summer and she won't be going back. There's a massive lack of…read moresupervision, some of the teen counselors are great and some completely ignore the kids and are there to socialize so it's just luck of the draw. Biggest problem is that the area is crawling with ticks (and lyme disease) and the Frost Valley doesn't seem to take any precautions - aside from our daughter being reminded once or twice at bedtime to do a tick check. The kids go on an overnight campout where they hike through tall grass and then camp outdoors in tall grass - against all Department of Health guidelines. Not recommended. I see another parent had the same issue as well, which inspired me to write this review as well.

Oh, French Woods, how I miss you…read more I attended French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts for three weeks in the summer of 2005, and I have to say, the experience was unforgettable. Though it is mainly a performing arts camp, they have everything you could possibly imagine in terms of activities and specialties. To ensure that campers really get to hone in on things they want to spend more time doing and also to ensure that campers get to try new things, the camp has a major/minor system. The first full day of the session (each session is 3 weeks) is six-minor day, when you audition for musicals, dramas, instrumental and choral ensembles, as well as attend callbacks. Six-minor day is also used for swim testing (that also includes water-skiing, surfing, kneeboarding, wakeboarding, etc.). When you arrive at French Woods, you pick your three majors sometime within the first three days of camp (including the first day of the session). If you are in a show, that counts as a major and a minor. Minors are activities you pick every morning during breakfast that give you an opportunity to try new things. Departments range from competitive team sports (basketball, softball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, hockey, lacrosse, etc.--some of French Woods teams compete against teams from other camps), visual arts (drawing, painting, graphic design, photography, jewelry, traditional crafts, ceramics, tie-dye, silkscreen, stained glass, leather art, etc.), circus arts (acrobatics, firestaff, clowning, etc.), theatre (musicals, straight plays, costuming, puppetry, acting/audition technique, on-camera acting, play/screenwriting, etc.), dance (ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern, swing, pointe, bellydancing, etc.), music (ranging from choral, a cappella, orchestra, concert band, rock shop (where you can form a band and use their recording studios), videography, radio, magic, rocketry, and the list goes on! For more information, visit www.frenchwoods.com.

Great Camp! The kids are so talented. There are so many things for kids from 7-17. Well staffed,…read moregreat food & all they can eat. Lots of adult counselors. Many nurses on duty at all times. 2 full time doctors on staff. The camp is located in a beautiful area in the mountains. I can't say enough good things about Frenchwoods.

This place is okay. The bunks are definitely run down... But it's still fun to get away from your…read morefamily for the summer when your a young teen. They offer so many activities to name a few: Horse back riding Basketball Swimming Row boat Hockey Downside is the DAMNED bugle that blows at like 6 in the morning. It plays revelry. I feel bad for all the neighbors that live nearby. BONUS- best fireworks display for the 4th of July!

Only camp I would send my kids to. Most amazing staff, food, entertainment, and best of all- they…read moreare training soldiers for Christ

Both my boys 7 and 9 are attending for the 1st time. Today is day 3. It's really hard not to speak…read moreto them but they seem to be adjusting fine as far as the pictures show. I will add to this review on Saturday, when we pick them up.

My family was not into traditional camping, so Roscoe Campsites provided us with an elevated…read more"glamping" experience that myself, my wife, and our 3 kids (and 2 dogs) all enjoyed IMMENSELY. Kaylie, Kyle, and Scott were unbelievably attentive and helpful, and the area impressed us so much, we're now looking into buying a cabin in Roscoe Highly recommend.

We made or reservations back in March and stayed May 23rd - 27th…read more It was a nice campground and you can tell they are doing a lot of really nice improvements. We were a little disappointment through. When we made the reservations back in March we had a choice of several sites. I asked for her recommendations for the best river site. She recommended R6 and it looked great on the map. When we arrived he told us R6 was not a great site and needed work. I'll say so......look at my photos of site R6. So we ended up across the street and down a few sites. See map in photos I attached. It was a mud pit even on the dry days. No grass or privacy. I asked if any of the concrete pad sites were available as I would pay to upgrade but he told us they were sold out. (However the one across from us was empty our entire stay.) The staff was very helpful and friendly. Not the fault of the campground but the family in the cabin by the river had a small dog that started barking at 6:30am through the day. It was annoying seeing them sit there next to the dog and let it bark.

Best camp in the mountains!! Fun happy place to make a lifetime of great memoriesread more

Incredible atmospher, family spirit and sports facilities. Never quite seen anything like it and…read moreonce you step foot in the gates you'll truly see how you leave the ordinary and enter the extraordinary. From a counsellor, I have never met such a group of amazing people and I know full well that their work translates to your kids perfectly, and they do everything in their power to make sure your children have the best summer of their lives, every summer.

Great camp with amazing facilities I've experienced this camp first hand and let me tell you it is…read morefun. The reason I gave the camp 4 stars is because of the bunks/Cabins I may sound spoiled but for the price the camps bunks need a/c. the temperature in the bunks change drastically many nights the weather in the day was very hot which made the bunks very hot and the heat needs like 5 hours once the sun goes down to cool to a reasonable climate sometimes in hot conditions many kids fall asleep on the porch and wait till the climate cools but that takes a long time. Please camp directors act fast because us kids need quality sleep. You may be wondering why I gave this four stars while's I'm just complaining about the bunks but other than that issue everything else about this camps is hands down legendary from the trips to the lakefront and the sports it is the place to be.

I am a former counselor at Camp IHC and it was by far the greatest experience of my life. This…read morecamp has created an environment where there is so much support, joy and satisfaction on a daily basis. It all starts with the leadership of two of the most genuine and caring camp Directors, Joel and Lauren. They constantly go above and beyond to ensure that the experience for every camper and every staff member is something they will cherish forever. That was the case with me! I have been out of the camp world for a few years now and I miss it constantly. One of the reasons I wanted to work at Camp IHC is that they only take the highest quality staff. If you come to Camp IHC as a staff member and underperform or don't give 100% you will not make it there. They only want the best since that what the parents, campers, staff and the Camp Directors have come to expect. The formula obviously works since that is exactly what they get every year! Joel and Lauren have a remarkable talent to discover the best people throughout the world and bring them to one of the most desirable summer camps in the country. I've worked alongside some of the most kind, caring and talented counselors who remain my close friends to this day. Camp IHC builds these lifelong relationships and I am forever thankful for the experience. The facilities, amenities, living conditions, and the food are all superior to anything I have ever seen or experienced from any other camp. I recently read a review saying that the food was "not edible" from a disgruntled former counselor. I couldn't disagree more. The food was incredible with an amazing daily variety of options. Never once did I see a camper go hungry. Another falsehood she mentioned is about the doctor's hours. They have a state-of-the-art Health Center that is open 24/7 with experienced full-time staff always available to take care of the children and counselors. Camp IHC has thought of everything to make the summer experience incredible and they constantly succeed. That is the reason the kids and counselors come back year after year. Camp IHC has one of the highest retention rates in the industry. This is a Camp that will let you be amazing! If you want to be a counselor and know that you can give it all you have, this is the place for you. All others need not apply!