My 2 daughters have both attended since before COVID…read more Oldest is now a counselor, and youngest with a couple more years. Traditional summer camp, swimming, arts/crafts, LOTS of singing. Very welcoming, staff is great. Love it!

For ninety years, boys (and for the past thirty years girls, too,) have flocked each summer to Camp…read moreRobin Hood on the shores of Broad Bay, to make new friends in the cabins, to challenge themselves on the fields, to step out of their comfort zone on the stage, and to form bonds that last a lifetime, and in some cases generations. I'm proud to say my family has been part of the Camp Robin Hood family for more than 40 of those years! My brother attended camp when it was all boys - and then in 1987 when girls were added, I was one of the first girl campers (at the time, there were less than 20 of us). I spent 15 summers as a camper, counselor, Group Leader and Waterfront Director. Now the girls and boys camps are equal in size (around 400 total campers) and my oldest daughter will be starting her 4th summer while my twins will be going for the first time. Many traditions are still the same (color war, count-offs, 16 laps, hiking Mount Washington, etc.) while facilities have been updated (new dining hall, several new cabins - others have been renovated, new lodge, updated office, and more) and more activities have been added (Ga-Ga, 9 square and more). I am grateful that my children will get to spend 7 weeks together, away from the hustle and bustle of their school lives with NO SCREENS, enjoying all the White Mountains have to offer. For me, one of the most exciting parts has been watching the never-ending cycle of camp friendships continue, campers often continue through the ranks as counselors in order to "give back" similar memories and experiences to the future generations of the camp. Additionally, the mid-western feel to the camp is a nice change from the fast-past New England world where we live. As a camper, I looked up to the counselors and even the Directors. The Directors today are former campers from the 1970's themselves, and former "camp parents" as well. They have brought Robin Hood traditions forward while continuing to enhance what they offer in the 21st century. And they understand the responsibility they are entrusted with each summer, caring for our children. As a parent, I have found the communication from the Administration both helpful (in preparing for camp and for my children's return after camp) and comforting, when I just want to know my kids are having fun and adjusting to life away from their parents. We have a few sayings at Robin Hood, like "live 10 for 2"(live 10 months of the school year for the 2 months of summer) and there's "magic in the trees". There's nothing quite like the sunset over Lake Ossipee or like camp friends that remain friends for life. There's nothing quite like Camp Robin Hood. I know my family is looking forward to being a part of Robin Hood for at least 90 more years...

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.

No, we didn't go to Camp Cody for Sleep Away Summer Camp in October, but we DID go to Camp Cody as…read morea very cool destination for a wedding! We stayed overnight in one of their camper accommodations, walked the grounds to see the archery, tennis, basketball, soccer, and hockey venues, and stood in awe at the magnificence of Lake Ossipee. The grounds are gorgeous, and we loved the different camp features that served as wedding venues- the big dining hall for meals, the wedding ceremony on the beach, the cocktail hour on the waterfront lawn, and the gala reception in the rec hall. Our overnight accommodations were neat and clean, and we really enjoyed the Camp Cody experience, as short as it was.

From the owner: Camp Cody is a premier New England summer camp with 2 and 4 week sessions for boys and girls, with…read morea camping heritage that goes back to 1926. At our spectacular location on beautiful Lake Ossipee amidst the White Mountains of New Hampshire, campers develop independence, build self-confidence, make friends and have great experiences, rich in fun, friendship, learning and adventure.

i'd highly recommend this spot! great paths that are marked creatively & well. great variety in…read morescenery. really nice woman working inside. also has bathrooms and wifi. options to choose longer or shorter paths too.

I love walking the trails at Tin Mountain Conservation Center!…read moreThey have a beautiful Nature Learning Center where they have weekly Nature programs offered to the public. They also teach environmental education in the local schools. Very cool non-profit, worth visiting for sure!

I wanted to like Camp Huckins because my daughter enjoyed attending for 3 consecutive years and…read morebecause it's located nearby. But I can't because: 1) The nurse had no idea that health insurance cards are protected health information (PHI) by law (HIPAA). 2) I hand-delivered 2 letters for my daughter in summer 2024. One got to her; the 2nd did not. This was a heartfelt father-daughter communication, so I complained. The registrat (AL) said she'd bring the matter to the director's (SM) attention that evening at dinner. I heard nothing. 3) I decided to stop sending my daughter and received an email from Huckins asking why. This time, I informed the director (SM) directly. She did not reply. Since their medical staff is poorly informed and their director doesn't care enough to even reply to parents, it seems fair to question whether one should entrust their child to those people. Finally, I should note that the registrar (AL) is an excellent communicator who responds quickly and fairly. She geniuinely seems to care.

The best, by far. I could not ask for a better place for my child.read more

If you have a daughter and you want to offer the gift of a lifetime, send her to Camp Tapawingo…read more The camp instill values that will last a lifetime and friendships that will endure the test of time. I am a former camper and just returned from a reunion with my camp friends. The love, spirit, tradition, and commitment to each camper is alive and well after 100 years. Tap Girls forever!!!

I went to Camp Tapawingo for 8 wonderful summers in the 80s and early 90s and now I am super…read moreexcited to send my stepdaughter to experience the joy that is Tapawingo. Tapawingo is a supportive, close knit environment that ensures that everyone has fun and is included. There are no cliques, every single camper and counselor care about one another and the bonds that are formed last a lifetime. Plus, Maine is a beautiful place to spend a summer and enjoy nature.

Fantastic boys camp! My grandson has been attending for years, he's 15 now so sadly this will be…read morehis last year as a camper. The friends he has made will be life long! He talks about the awesome staff and all the sports, outside trips, this year they're going to Canada for a week.

"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!

As a recent camper here in 2022, I loved my experience as a camper. The staff and campers were…read morewelcoming and open to my ideas, and I really like the band experience. 11/10, hope I can come back next year!

I spent many many summers here as a teenage camper and many more as a counselor...I even met the…read moreman who would become my husband here! The camp itself is beautiful, set over an idyllic maine lake with two beaches - one for swimming and another for watersports like wakeboarding and waterskiing. It's surrounded by pine which makes for a scent that constantly reminds you of where you are and how lucky you are to be there. The programs are amazing and there is really something for everyone. From water sports to theatre to fine arts to cooking to land sports and even a high ropes course, everyone can find something to love and excel in here. But what makes this place the most amazing is that it attracts campers and staff from all over the world, resulting in a group of people who might never meet spending the summer together - bonding over lip syncs, campfires, ice cream sundaes and lobsters. You never forget the people you meet here, or the time that's spent here because it is a saturated experience. You are free to emote, to live, to thrive in a way that is different from being "home." You can be you without the pretense of who people think you are. If you are able, you should consider sending your teenager here. They will be forever changed for the better (and have a couch to sleep on in every country during their future semesters abroad!)

My daughter has been going there for a few years already. She is going in as team leader next year…read more She's very excited. Gives her that opportunity to do outdoorsy things, Help her experience new things, outside of the city.

Camp Walden is my version of heaven on earth. It's tucked away in the Denmark woods of Maine. And…read moreit was the first all-girls summer camp in the United States. It was first and it's had over 100 years to be the best. Which it is, so... do yourself a favor.

Camp Sentinel is home away from home for me. My grandparents came to the first family camp in 1949…read morewith my dad and 2 uncles, and when my grandkids come to camp, we will have had 5 generations connected to Camp Sentinel over the years. The nature that surrounds you is breathtaking and the stillness that you can feel brings you peace and renewal to your soul. The friendships that are made here turn into lifelong family friendships. No matter how long it's been since you have seen a camp family member, the relationship picks right back up where it was before and grows stronger. There's a bond like no other when you come to Camp Sentinel and all you have to do to be a part of it, just reach out and say hello.

From the owner: Camp Sentinel is located in the foothills of the Ossipee Mountain range in Center Tuftonboro, New…read moreHampshire. Established in 1949, Sentinel offers fun, quality Christian overnight and day camp for youth, adults, and families. Sentinel hosts year-round rustic retreats for groups up to 200 guests (55 in the winter). Visit us at campsentinel.org