I was excited about the possibility of my son attending Ramapo because of its mission and…read morereputation. Unfortunately, our admission process became much more complicated than expected. As an OPWDD family, coordinating approvals, support brokerage, and Fiscal Intermediary (FI) requirements can already be extremely time-consuming, and navigating those systems often causes significant delays that are outside a family's control. I was hoping for greater flexibility and collaboration during the enrollment process, but instead felt that the process became increasingly difficult and ultimately decided not to move forward. I appreciate the importance of ensuring campers are a good fit, but I believe families navigating complex disability-service systems would benefit from more understanding, clear communication, and flexibility throughout the admissions process.

Ramapo Country Day Camp is one of the best run organizations I have ever encountered. Our kids…read morelove it here. The management and staff are cheerful, knowledgeable and incredibly responsible. They treat everybody like family.

Best camp around! Groups led by teachers. Gorgeous surroundings! Beautiful lake with inflatables…read morethat are tons of fun for all ages. Boating, ceramics, nature crafts, dancing, drama, martial arts, gymnastics, boom Ball, basketball and so much more! So much fun to be had here at DCITP. Been around for over 40 years. Highly recommended!!

This is what summer camp should be! I sent two boys to Day…read moreCamp in the Park and they had such a great experience. The camp is located inside Harriman State Park at Lake Tiorati so my kids were really away from the city in the woods. The lakefront is amazing and my boys really learned how to swim. They loved the large inflated playground in the lake! The counselors took good care of my boys and they learned so many outdoor skills--boating, fishing, sports, woodworking. They came home every day, delivered via camp bus tired and happy--what more could a mom want? Highly recommend!

Spent four years as a camper and one as a member of their AIDES program. Excellent place for boys…read moreto develop their character, make lifelong friends, and create incredible memories.

tldr: great views of nature, friendly staff, and good accommodations…read more Came here with a group of peers for a bonding overnight stay in late fall. Food was good and accommodated dietary restrictions, and sleeping accommodation provided a bathroom and mattress but no sheets (we brought sleeping bags and pillows). Everyone really enjoyed the big swing and Alpine tower activity. Our group was large enough that they split us up to do each activity - my group enjoyed the firestarting/survival shelter activity but not as much as the swing/tower. The swing is doable for anyone, and you can decide how high you are pulled up before swinging. The tower is challenging and only one or two of our 15-person mini-group was able to reach the top. Plan to wear clothes that you can move around a lot, and walk in the woods in. They did not have a large indoor meeting to sit 30-40 people, but we were able to fit in a room off the main cafeteria, with some people sitting on tables/the floor. The campfire at night was set up ahead of time for us, and they included materials for s'mores. The guide was sure we'd have enough supplies but we ended up running out of some parts (they're called s'mores for a reason!). The staff there ran a cultural sensitivity activity for us, which we enjoyed with everyone in our large group.

A great camp built on tradition! The counsellors and senior staff really care about the campers and…read morereally prioritise their safety, wellbeing and development. Fantastic location with a private lakefront, sports courts and arts and crafts facilities.

My granddaughters went to sleep away camp for this very first time. They were almost 7 and 9 yrs…read more old. This camp is beyond excellent!! They went for 1 month, and loved everyday!!! I sent my children to Camp Echo and Sequoia which was nearby. This camp was far superior!!! We loved the fact that they had the 1 month option. I loved the daily letters and photos on Bunk 1, and Instagram photos!! I was one happy Grammie!! Kudos to Camp Lakota and their staff.

Camp Hillard is a top outstanding run camp.The Libmans do an outstanding job running the camp…read more. Activities are of a wide variety and the swimming program and the sports programs are second to none. Instruction in both areas are great. Campers go home each day with a smile on their faces.

Camp Hillard is an amazing Day Camp. Both of my children have been going to Camp Hillard for…read moreyears. My oldest started at Camp Hillard in 2009. Camp Hillard is a warm, nurturing, safe and fun environment. Their staff is amazing with all children. There are so many activities for all ages, activities are all age appropriate and safe while the children are having fun. Their swim program is one of the best around. Their children learn so much in a short amount of time. My 2 girls look forward to going back to camp each summer. I highly recommend Camp Hillard to anyone looking for a Day Camp.

Great camp with a variety of activities including swimming, crafts, archery, music etc. The kids…read morecome home happy and exhausted. The staff are lovely and admin team communicates well. We have been going to CH summer camp for 4 years- I feel my kids are safe there and highly recommend it!

This is my daughter's second summer and loves the day camp so much. She can't wait to turn 8 to…read moretry over night. Would for sure recommend this.

My daughter went to sleep away camp here for four years (would have been five but...Covid). Some…read moreyears she went reluctantly, some excitedly, but she always came back from camp glowing with happiness, proud of her achievements and independence, and with lots of new friends (and this year, a boyfriend!). This past year was probably her last, which saddens me greatly - I felt it was beneficial for both of us to spend two weeks apart without even cell phone contact - it was good to miss each other! Love how old fashioned the camp is - reminds me of the sleep away camps I went to and loved as a girl. One hundred percent recommend.

Camp Sloane is a winning choice…read more Both of my children have been attented Camp Sloane for years. The counselors are wonderful, the grounds are lovely and the energy is great. In recent years, I have communicated some concerns re: tick prevention to the camp's leadership. They have received my feedback constructively and have made some smart changes. For that reason, and because my kids adore Sloane (and always have), I am delighted to give it the highest rating.

My daughter has been at Gardnertown farm for 8 years and has never been made to feel like she is…read moreinept or belittled by anyone there. Gardnertown is a family owned establishment and they treat their clients like family. My child has learned how to respect horses and their boundaries and how to truly take care of them.

I have been coming here to Gardnertown Farms for the past 4 years I got to say it was the best…read morething I did, the Trainers and the School horses are fabulous they taught me so much, now I am showing its is so much fun and your trainers support you so much. The facility is beautiful 2 indoor rings 2 outdoor rings stalls are beautiful they have a beautiful big grooming stall and wash stall with hot water I ride all year round. The horses are taken well care of the owners are so nice they will bend over backwards to accommodate you and they have camp for the kids in the summer and the kids love it I love coming in to the facility and seeing all the kids with smiles on there face while they are riding .

This is a review for the summer camp, only, where my seven-year-old Onondaga Chief has been going…read morefor two years in a row. Adam Wallach and Ken Barer do an incredible job of running the camp, marketing it, communicating with parents, rallying kids for weekly spirit days -- and generally rockin' it. The kids swim twice day and are given just the right amount of freedom for their age. My guy was thrilled to ride his bike around on trails independently (without a grownup following closely) in mountain biking. Picky eater though he is, he seems to eat decently well, carbo-loading every day at lunch. Kids get occasional treats like fruit sushi, which the kids get to make themselves, trips to an ice cream truck, and cold (not-too-unhealthy) popsicles in the afternoon. Our guy kept telling us about eating fresh strawberries at lunchtime that were picked, he said, from the camp's own strawberry patch. (I can't verify this claim; it did seem like it'd take an improbably long growing season and an awfully, awfully large patch of strawberries to supply all those hungry kids for the summer.) Counselors keep the kids hydrated in the heat, buses are shockingly timely (MTA should take note!). Bus counselors do a great job of communicating bus arrival times. Activities are varied and interesting, including options like "mining," water works, pottery, archery, crafts, farming(!), all manner of sports (tennis, soccer, baseball, etc..) -- and there is always something new going on. My guy was excited to go from the moment he woke up each morning. Yes, the camp is guilty of blatant cultural appropriation -- but we get that at this point, there's monetary value in the branding that makes change difficult. At least they're changing the logo in coming years. We'd be thrilled if they actually taught the kids a bit about the tribes of the Haudenosaunee / Iroquois Confederacy that the groups are named after. (Our son reports that there is some sort of small "museum" on the grounds with a few artifacts found on-site.) We did some of our own research. All in all a fabulous, fun way to spend the summer. Our guy is counting the years until he gets to be a counselor himself.

Stay away!!! This place has a "happy camper policy" for refunding if your kid is not happy. There…read moreis a chance that your kid is bullied or hurt and you want to get out of this scam. They do not gove your money back. Stay away and keep your hard earned money!! We had the worst experience ever. Terrible camp director and unresponsive staff.

Not a good experience. Management disorganized:I made appointment for clinic which was confirmed by…read moreclub and when I showed up was told I never made reservation. customer service: front desk on Fri and sat afternoon apparently has a problem with customers interested in tennis. Approach with caution!

My parents have been members here for as long as I can remember. My dad has always been an avid…read moretennis player and my mom started taking lessons so that she could share something my dad loved. They both play in several leagues and have a couple days a week that they're in on a regular basis. Apart from tennis camp as a kid, I've never been much of a tennis player so when I'm there, usually I stick to the fitness area. From that perspective, there is nothing terribly special about the offerings but it's pretty much got whatever you need. I've never been in when it was crazy busy in the fitness area so I'm not sure how well people manage with one squat rack. The people who I see have always been friendly though and happy to let you work in. Even though the fitness space isn't huge, it does a nice job of giving you what you need without taking too much space from the tennis courts. Plus they also have a separate space for fitness classes if that's something you're interested in. Overall, it's a good option if you'd like to play tennis and be able to work out at the same place or even if (like me) you're not hitting the tennis courts.