I've been fortunate to have worked at Camp Laurel South for the past seven summers. From the…read morefacilities, to the location, to the programs, and the people Laurel South is not only the premier 4-week camp in the county, but also a premier job experience. What started as a way to spend a summer in college, has given me something that I never really saw coming and has changed who I am in the best possible way. Part of what makes Laurel South so special is the standard they set for themselves starting with the facility. The property is so naturally special and the facilities somehow make it even better. From a waterfront that is beautiful but looks even better with a buzz of ski boats and insanely fun inflatables to their amazing courts and fields that leave college athletes wanting to bring them back to school with them. They cut no corners and it shows, the provide everything a child (or a staff's inner child) could imagine, and more, to provide the summer of a lifetime. Laurel South has become my second home and serves the same to so many people who work there. Along with that, the people have become my second family. The staff comes from so many places in the world and we all come to this place with one goal; to take care of children. When you come together as a team of nearly two hundred people with one goal, its inevitable to get close and develop relationships that last a lifetime. Some of my best friends are from camp and its common for people to keep in touch, travel to visit each other, or even travel the world together. The bonds you make with people while working here are second to none. What this experience has done for me is hard to put in words. It's not just the campers that grow up here, the staff grow here too. You put your heart and mind so fully into a job and really learn what it means to achieve something day by day and long term. When you have that feeling of what its is to be so fulfilled in a job, you find yourself pushing yourself to that standard everywhere else in your life. I find that I'm a better at everything I do because of the experience I've had here. Laurel South has helped me develop my work ethic, leadership qualities, and how to channel passion in to focus and productivity.

Our daughter went to Laurel South this year for her first sleep away camp experience. She was…read morenaturally nervous about the experience but the staff and atmosphere there just made it so easy for her to ease into the experience. The energy is infectious and they do a really good of communicating with parents. Bottom line: You get what you pay for and we got a lot of value for our money here. We feel extremely lucky to have the ability to send our daughter here. I know it's not for everyone as camp is expensive but they are providing 24/7 care, meals and extras. Thank you Laurel South for making this experience wonderful!

This camp is absolutely the best choice for girls to be for an overnight camp. The sense of…read morecommunity is unbelievably strong. The girls are forced to be out of the ordinary world by giving up on modern convinces such as phones, mirrors, electricity, etc.. The values instilled at this camp are incredible and help shape these young ladies into the very best version of themselves.

This place is beautiful. From the minute you turn onto the road leading up to the camp you know you…read moreare arriving somewhere special. The road travels along a picturesque lake and when you arrive on the grounds you will be happy you chose this destination. Everything is well organized, clean, and comfortable. We are here for a weekend wedding. I highly recommend you consider learning more about what this camp has to offer!

Camp Wigwam has supported our son and our family. We love hearing about the new friends he's made,…read morethe new skills he's learned, and we love seeing how how joyful and confident he is there. A part of him lights up in this environment that we didn't know existed.

My son is 18 and will be headed to college in the Fall. I mention this because when we spoke about…read morehis summer plans for this year, the one thing he insisted on doing was returning to the place that helped shape the caring, empathetic and kind young man he is today. Wigwam was more than just a summer on a lake playing games, eating amazing food, splashing in the water and and enjoying being a kid. It gave my son life-long friends, confidence and a deep sense of community. Wigwam was the place where he first developed a passion for water skiing. He was merely 8 years old when he first went to Wigwam and it quickly became his home away from home. Bob, the owner, is one of the most caring, kindest and warm people you will ever meet. His warmth permeates the entire camp culture and is seen in the way the staff and campers treat each other. This year my son will return as a counselor, a truly full circle moment. To see him guide and support young campers the way he was supported and guided means so much to us. We all are forever grateful to Wigwam!

I was hesitant to share our experience, but I feel it's important for other families to hear it…read more From our experience, this camp is not run the way it's presented. They do an excellent job marketing themselves to prospective families, but what we experienced was very different once our son was there - Summer 2025. They hire many alumni as counselors or counselors in training who are too young, and when issues arise, there seems to be very little accountability. In our case, it felt like protecting relationships with counselors' families took priority over protecting the campers. Our son attended as an incoming freshman. We discovered his trunks had never even been unpacked. His bathing suits, personal belongings, and even letters from home remained untouched after confirming MULTIPLE times everything was unpacked. Even more concerning, we learned that one specific counselor had been hazing and teasing both our son and another camper. When we brought this to Woody's attention, our concerns were initially dismissed. We later found out they were already aware there had been issues with this counselor. Rather than removing him from camp, they simply transferred him to another bunk--while still allowing him access to his previous bunk and the same children. That decision completely shattered our trust. We spent nearly $17,000 expecting our son to have an incredible summer. Instead, he came home with an experience that has had lasting emotional effects. We didn't fully realize the extent of it until this year, when he was almost unable to get on the bus to attend a different camp because of the anxiety and fear he carried from what happened. Woody's response was an apology, a bottle of tequila, and a $500 discount toward returning the following summer--as if we would ever consider sending our son back. In our opinion, the appropriate response would have been to take full responsibility and refund our tuition. Every family's experience is different, but this was ours. I hope sharing it helps another parent make an informed decision.

Absolutely shocking, my daughter was misstreated and bullied whilst at Camp Robin hood and the…read moremanagement team did nothing about it even when she was able to give them evidence that it had been happening. Do not send your children here!

We live on the UWS of Manhattan, and our 8 year old daughter just completed the two night "Rookie…read moreWeekend" at Tripp Lake. Overall takeaway: Tripp Lake Camp is a lovely and sweet place, with long-standing traditions, and filled with bright-eyed and confident girls having fun. There was a lot of positive energy, and purposeful intent. My wife and I are glad that we took the time to drive up to Maine, and grateful that our daughter had this positive experience/introduction to overnight camp. Leslie, Janet and Stacy were all incredibly warm and welcoming, and our daughter said that the counselors and other girls she met made her feel safe and at home. She also had a lot of fun, made a few friends, and was excited that she was able to participate in some of the Tripp Lake camp traditions (including lots of singing, and a play put on by some of the other campers). After picking her up Sunday morning, our daughter told us that she definitely wants to go to Tripp Lake for the full summer next year. We took her to visit a few other girls camps in Maine after finishing Rookie Weekend, and all were quite nice. We decided to stop by Tripp Lake again before driving home, and were fortunate to come during "sing song" practice, and to see a camp meal where the girls were all singing. We got a good sense of the camp spirit. Thank you again to Tripp Lake for giving our daughter such a wonderful first overnight camp experience.

Our daughter has had an amazing experience at Tripp Lake Camp. This summer marks her second year…read morein attendance. She loves the activities- horse-back riding in particular, and it is reassuring to see pictures of her smiling ear-to-ear every evening when they post pictures of that day's activities. We are very pleased with the staff and counselors who have taken our daughter under their wing.

Camp Wildwood is a hidden gem. I sent my 8 year old twins for the first time this summer. The…read moreentire experience has been amazing. Even in the year leading up to the summer Louis was been beyond responsive and attentive. No question is ever a bother. At one point I was hesitant to send the boys to camp at all and he even did a home visit to reassure me and the boys about the upcoming summer. We just returned from visiting weekend. Although I have only received positive communication from my children thus far I didn't know what to expect. My children are both happy, comfortable, learning and thriving. They are very well cared for and loved by EVERYONE. As a first time mom (especially) this is so reassuring. The entire administration and staff are friendly, welcoming and loving to each individual child. I already signed up for next year and can't wait to see and hear about the rest of the summer when my kids return! My 6 year old also had the best time on visiting day and was made to feel comfortable. If he could have stayed and spent the rest of the summer I'm sure he would have! We love Camp Wildwood!

My kids went to the overnight summer camp for two weeks and they don't want to come back. They kind…read moreof like the camp ,but they were disappointed how the choice of daily activity was done. They could not spend enough time in water because there was to many kids in camp and spots for favorite water activities fill up fast. Most of the time the temperature almost 90F.

This place is amazing! Way better in person. I was amazed!…read more My son said it was 1000x better than he imagined:)

Wonderful camp. I really enjoyed being a camper there…read more Terrific water activities, camping and mountain climbing! We also learned about God's great love for us. One of the most beautiful spots in the world! I recommend this camp to all my friends and relatives.