I went there for 6 years (had to take 2 off in the middle). It was fantastic; coming from across…read morethe country as an 8 year old was terrifying, but I made lifelong friends. Since new management took over, it has been declining in quality and losing traditions. My CT year was tough due to clashes with management (who asked our opinions as longtime campers then told us our opinions were irrelevant regardless and they didn't really care). My younger sister didn't go back this year after 5 years due to the changes being made - and she doesn't even remember the old owners! It's still a fantastic location and a great experience, with awesome counselors. However, it is getting more commercialized and losing the 100+ year old camp charm, and starting to feel more like a stereotypical summer camp. 5 stars: locations and counselors! 2 stars: commercialization 1 star: losing traditions, owners rude and not open to advice from longtime campers and alumnae :(

Went there for 7 years, changed my life and made life-lasting friends. This was before the new…read moremanagement took over, however, and I know loyal campers have mixed feelings about this. I have heard good things though and would still send my children there

"It's in your soul." That's the slogan for anyone who's spent a summer at this sleep-away camp on…read moreLake Winnepesaukee in New Hampshire. Over 100 years operating as a boys sleep-away sports camp on Lake Winnepesaukee surrounded by the White Mountains, it has some of the best views in the country. A great summer adventure for any kid looking to experience a unique summer sports adventure; campers are exposed to a variety of sports and mentored by an international staff comprised of mainly sport-specific counselors, the campers will experience a summer like no other!

Camp Winaukee is a special place for boys and young men to spend their summer. It's a place that…read moreprovides a rare opportunity of experiences for kids to grow, learn, and have a blast in a safe environment, while they develop meaningful relationships and life long friends. The campus, on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, is absolutely majestic. Yes, there are some bugs...but that's merely an insignificant part of being out in nature and such a beautifully isolated place! Another truly unique feature of Winaukee is that their camp is divided into a Mainland (for younger campers) and an Island (for teenage boys): this allows for two different, age-appropriate cultures that really can't be found at any other camp. Winaukee is a sports camp - pretty much anything you want to play, they have it, along with skilled coaches and periods throughout the day to train and improve, and a waterfront with all the lake activities you could ask for. The training can be as intense or as recreational as you want, it really just depends on how serious you want to be. Beyond sports, there are so many additional events and activities that give the Camp its true spirit: camp fires, community rallies, inter/outer camp competitions, amazing off campus trips to places like Boston and even Canada, and many other traditions that can only be understood if you've been lucky enough to be a part of them. Unfortunately, any place is going to have occasional unpleasant experiences; however, for about 98% of the kids, they leave in tears at the end of the summer because they aren't ready to go home.

My son George (age 12) just loves it here! At Walt Whitman!…read moreWe stayed in a more local camp last year (Covid and last minute with one of his best friends) in sleepaway. This was a compromise as George went with a best friend new to sleepaway who needed a last minute spot. George got back and said never again I have to go back to Walt Whitman - nothing compares! I called Jed and Carolyn right away and explained George's desire! He and the bestie are now going to Walt Whitman for this summer and are super excited! Just great people, great sports, great friends, great counsler a, great food, perfect accommodations a! Just everything is 5 And beyond! The level of service is just beyond compare! Love love love! Jed, Carolyn, Stephanie, Matt and all of the counselors are just the best!!!

I attended CWW in the late 70's/early 80's. I spent 3-4 summers there. I generally enjoyed the…read moreactivities and especially liked that there were a variety of opportunities to learn new skills and hone old ones. I commend the camp for having everything from soccer to art to sing-alongs to sailing. I wish I had been more confident at the time I was there because I spent most of my time feeling like an outsider. I was teased because I had eczema. I was teased because I was different--I attended public school and came from a middle class family. I didn't have the latest and greatest clothing or sports equipment. My last summer there was the worst. I was ostracized by my bunkmates and routinely left behind. Counselors didn't seem to notice but then I was the quiet type and too embarrassed to speak up about what was happening to me. I hope things are different now and I hope counselors are trained to instill kindness and caring in all campers and to address things when they happen instead of laughing it off or encouraging it.

There's nothing quite like a summer at Camp Mowglis (pronounced mow= rhymes with now, glis = like…read morethe TV show Glee). Boys age 7-15 step into a golden age at this overnight camp on the shores of one of the cleanest lakes in the world. Mowglis focuses on building confidence, independence and strength. There are no electronics, but lots of music, games, classic traditions, weekly hikes in the White Mountains, canoe trips... If it's a match for your child, a Mowglis summer could be more powerful & memorable than his college experience... well worth the investment, at a crucial stage of life. Visitor weekends provide time for the whole family to connect. My son is the third generation in our family to attend this beloved camp.

Mowglis is the best! After 5 summers there I believe there is nothing better for my Son. He…read morereally gained an appreciation for the outdoors. They also call this camp "The School of The Open"...check it out. There is a reason it is over 100 years old...STANDARDS...STANDARDS...STANDARDS.

Kingswood Camp for Boys does a few weddings per year, and ours was absolutely magical. Rob Wipfler…read more(who runs the camp) is very professional and helpful. The camp is gorgeous, especially in the fall as the trees start to turn. Weddings there are very DIY, so you'll have to get your own catering, beverages, etc. However, your guests can stay in the cabins overnight on-site which is very convenient and fun. We finished our reception with late-night bonfires. Justin and Stephanie, two camp employees, are super helpful as well. They handled our sound systems, helped clean up from the reception, and were overall wonderful to work with. Plus, your venue fee will go to get supplies for the boys' camp, which is a great cause.

My 14 year old son has been an every other year camper at Farm & Wilderness's Camp Timberlake, and…read morehas reported having a great experience each time. He got familiar with animals and barn duties in his first year, hiking for long treks (16 and 26 miles in the High Peaks of the Adirondacks!) in his second year, and bouldering in nature in his third, all the while making strong bonds with fellow campers and counselors. He looks forward to coming back as a counselor one year, and I couldn't be more excited for him. My 9 year old daughter had the opportunity of attending Firefly Song for her first time this year. She came home with wonderful memories of the camp community, and revealed in describing to us her daily routine -which included chores, Quaker inspired silent meetings and songs, and swimming in the lake every single day! She can't wait to keep going back.

After one good summer at Timberlake, we uncovered the ugly underbelly at Farm & Wilderness…read more In 2023, when other camps had moved on from all Covid protocols, F & W insisted on three days of covid testing from their campers at the outset. When they finally extracted a positive test from a cabin mate of my twin boys, the 5 remaining cabin kids were separated from the camp, made to wear masks indoors and out for 10 days. About half of their session. Despite testing negative consistently. When asked why in the year 2023 they were going well beyond CDC guidelines with their policy, there were no good answers. "Unfortunately, Covid isn't behind us yet, but we gave your cabin an oreo cheesecake and they loved it." Farm and Wilderness could be a great version of itself, outdoors and unplugged and accepting and spirited, but unfortunately they are entangled in a strange ideology where they think they can control what is not controllable. Predictably it backfired. Every kid ended up with a debilitating case of norovirus at the end of the session and my twins came back upset from a summer of isolation and pariah-like exclusion from the campers. Lasting bonds weren't made and refunds weren't offered. It's their policy to make, obviously, it's just not grounded in the child's actual experience. It's grounded in fear.

A consistent provider of family friendly entertainment and arts in the NEK. I support in any way I…read morecan. I'm thankful to have curators of such culture in this area.

Catamount Arts has moved next door to its new digs at 115 Eastern Avenue…read more The new center has two screens, a new gallery, studio space and more. A new community gem.

Liked the place until the managers tried to rip me off on a refund for the canceled COVID summer…read more They lied about the camp's financial situation in an effort to get concessions from parents. The camps are owed by a family-run real estate holding company with millions of dollars in assets.

We were one of the original Family Campers and stayed on for 7 years till our son went to college…read more We still stay in touch with our fellow campmates as well as Deb and Eric, the camp directors. Akeela was one of the more important things we did for our son and ourselves. The first years, we all moved pretty close together up there, and we had to gently pressure our boy to participate. But after a few years, he became more and more independent. Durning the last 2 or 3 years, we hardly saw him. He made friends there and began a life on his own without our constant participation. The staff at Akeela is truly impressive. THEY GET IT! The directors are in this for the love of camp and the kids and that passion is manifest in everyone on the grounds. The camp is safe and supervised allowing us some badly needed time for ourselves. There is a parent discussion group everyday that was my favorite part of the week. It was deeply moving to be in a circle of other parents who share our experience. There is no need to be concerned about what your qualifying camper does or doesn't do. Everyone understands and there is overwhelming support into which we could relax. And I LOVED not cooking, shopping, or cleaning for a week. As you see, I have no hesitancy recommending Akeela. If you are thinking of sending your camper on their own, but want to check it out first, and give them a jump start, it's a no brainer. Many of the families did both. Most, I think. Their kids started going to the regular kid's session, and everyone came to the family camp. I can't speak directly to the regular sessions, except to say that the overwhelming response from the kids that did attend was that they loved it.