I went to camp there for 13 years. 3rd generation camper. Best summers ever. Dedicated staff and…read moreadministration. Great facility that they are always adding to and improving. Also an amazing alumni community provides incredible support. Have camp friends going back 60 years. Where boys can just B!!

I can't even tell you how disgusted I feel after reading that last posting. That individual…read moreobviously was not cut-out for the competitive, testosterone filled environment that makes Camp Bauercrest one of the most unique and exciting places that I have ever been. I attended camp from 2000-2007 and came back as a counselor for the summer of 2009. I can honestly say, without hesitation, that it was the best experience in my life. Being forced to coexist with other boy my age was probably the greatest source of social development that I experienced until I arrived at college. In addition, my counselors were not degrading or mean at all but in fact were, and still are, some of my greatest and most respected role models. Honestly, I think that this last person is an individual who was not a good fit for camp and instead of just spending his summer on the hillside and then forgetting about it, he now, 20 years later, feels obligated to bash the place as redemption. Camp has improved drastically, they have a new pool (so you aren't "forced" to go in the Lake), a new rec hall, and a completely new administration. It's a great place for young boys who have a competitive spirit and who are looking for a strong sense of camaraderie. I still talk to a number of individuals from my "year" and would not hesitate to ask any of them for a favor if I was desperately in need. Before you write off Camp Bauercrest entirely I strongly encourage you to head up to Amesbury for a free-tour. I went on one when I was 9 years-old and completely fell in love with "The Hillside". We are, The Crest.

My daughter started as a camper there while in elementary school and loved every minute of it. She…read moreparticipated in their musical theatre camps over the years and now she is a camp counselor there and still loves it. There are so many of their former campers that became counselors there which truly adds to the family vibe, The owners truly care about all the campers and make it fun and inclusive for all. Tons of activities for the kids to participate in throughout the summer, including field trips to various local places. Your kids

My son has been going to Sandlot Sports for the past three summers. He loves it, and I love the…read moreflexibility in being able to do one, day, multiple days, or a full week. Camp counselors are great and the kids love them. Lots of variety in the activities. Highly recommend.

Kathy and the crew are awesome. I learned how to ride with Kathy when I was about 12 yrs old. I am…read morenow 65. She taught me English and Western riding. I was able to attend horse shows with her and had the most positive experiences. Love ya Kathy. It's a family at the farm. MeriEllen from Massachusetts and now NH.

As we all get older, we create bucket lists. My wife and I sat down and put together a bucket list…read more One of her items which she considered to be a simple one was for us to go horseback riding. She had been horseback riding as a kid and really wanted to relive that experience with me. I on the other hand had never been on a horse before. I didn't want to tell her that I was feeling nervous or that I had some concerns about getting on a horse. But I did tell the lady who owns the farm privately and she helped me get comfortable. She helped select the horses from my wife and I, and although my wife had experienced as a child, the owner stated our older bodies are much different now and she picked a nice gentle horse for my wife and I. She took extra time to show me how to properly sit on the horse, keep my feet in the stirrups and hold onto the reins. In talking with friends they explained at most farms you normally get led by a human being around the circle a couple of times and that's horseback riding. At Spring Tide Farm they took us out and we rode the horses! The owner was a patient woman who was so kind to her animals as well as us humans. She explained she's been doing this for 50 years and the horses are like her children. She explained that her love for horses, not only extends to her horses, but those that she boards. The time seem to fly by, my wife and I had a great experience together. Time for the next thing on our list.

I was a camper, a CIT, counselor and a lifeguard. For kids…read morethis is a great environment. Tons of outside activities, arts and craft room, in a large swimming pool. They teach classes for swimming and when I was there they had a swim team. Each group is categorized by their age. In the middle of the summer we would put on a show for the parents to come in and see. When I was in my teens we would have her own swing pool one time during summer, we have sleepover and hope run a candy stand that was near the golf course. We stairwells I have a waterslide and a baseball game between the teams and counselors. Not sure if that still happens When I was a CIt in a counselor I believe we had uniforms. I believe we would help with the activities that would happen during the week. as a counselor would get paid. Ihope they updated some of the things. The events on the weekends would usually be business groups. We have different groups at different locations. Do you have lifeguards around the pool, staff to help with the food and people at the front to great.

Best Preschool in the North Shore! Such a loving and caring group of teachers! My 2 children just…read moreloved it there and had such a great first experience before starting Kindergarten.

From the owner: The Children's Castle provides a safe and nurturing environment while promoting the physical,…read moresocial, emotional, and intellectual development of young children. Our school provides private Kindergarten, Pre-K, Preschool and Infant/Toddler programs for children from West Newbury, Newburyport and our surrounding towns.

This summer was the first year I've attended this camp and I loved it. It consisted of fishing,…read moreswimming, island and land exploration, boating, a beach day/ bbq on the last day with tons of beach games and activities it was also very informative and educational. Beth and Bob Bishop who run the camp were excellent and great to be around and are overall great people. All of the counselors are also very helpful and fun, as well as the fellow campers. I will definitely be returning to the camp for years to come. I highly recommend to anyone in the Essex county Newburyport area.

We have had a terrible experience with Coastal Discoveries, and I would strongly caution anyone…read morefrom doing business with them. I am from the area where they operate but now live in Arizona. I had signed up my 2 children to attend camp (we paid approximately $1000) Due to the COVID situation we were unable to have our children quarantine for 14 days after arriving from Arizona in time to attend camp. I approached Beth Abbot-Bishop with this information and she offered to send us a refund for both children. However, after 2 months the refund has never arrived and she has flat out ignored MANY phone calls and emails from me asking about her promise.

I feel blessed that my parents sent me to Camp Tel Noar for ten happy summers. My father went…read morethere, and my mother went to Camp Pembroke, which is also owned by the Eli and Bessie Cohen Foundation. I made countless memories and formed lifelong friendships there. In fact, this summer I will serve as a bridesmaid for one of my former bunkmates. Camp Tel Noar has so many great activities, almost any child can find one that they excel at. The have several different arts and craft activities, ceramics and painting, for example, as well as every sport under the sun. Wiffleball, soccer, volleyball, basketball, tennis, kickball... the list goes on and on. Lake Sunset, the lake that Camp Tel Noar sits on, is one of the cleanest lakes in North America. The waterfront activities include swimming, boating, canoeing, windsurfing, and waterskiing. I truly wish I was still a kid so I could keep going back every summer. There is no better feeling than knowing you have the next two months to do nothing but hang out with your closest friends and play sports in the sun. On the other hand, there is nothing worse than crying outside of your bunk on the last day.

I too feel blessed that my mother sent me to CTN when she realized I did not have a proper Jewish…read moreeducation nor was growing up with many Jewish children. Last year I attended the reunion- four of my bunkmates showed up. We were 59 years young and the memories sailed back to the 60's and 70's. I will always keep Tel Noar close to my heart.

Seriously, this is one of the best places to send a kid in the summer. I went here for years as a…read morekid and it was the best experiences of my life. I remember doing swimming, rowboating, canoeing, arts and crafts, archery, riflery, ropes courses, sports, and more- including cool fields trips when I was older! I don't think that it is cheap, but there are several pick up bus stops throughout the seacoast area- usually at local elementary schools. There is financial aid available and it is maintained as a YMCA camp. I just have very find memories of growing up on Kingston lake- there is nothing like the smell of that lake for me. I still go boating there sometimes now, and love looking at the camp and smelling the rusty water. Best.

It was really welcoming with new campers which I was a new camper and I made friends in the second…read moreday,but the reason it's not a 5 is because of the wasting time they take too long on something like busses we were always late because they were slow and wasted time I was late to something because someone went to the bathroom and took way too long so we were like 15 minutes but overall really great and I love this camp so much because of how welcoming it is and how nice the counselors are so thank you.

Our kids LOVE Camp Thoreau - it's been 2 years & they plan to stay as long as they can until they…read morecan be counselors there! Really great counselors & activities!

From the owner: An engaging outdoor camp and tennis camp nestled on 35 wooded acres in Concord, MA. Our natural,…read moreoutdoor environment is the perfect setting for our low & high ropes course, climbing wall, two swimming pools (shallow & deep), playing fields, archery range, & plenty of rainy day space. We off full & half day summer camp, as well as tennis camp.

Kimberly did an AMAZING job at my daughter's birthday party in the park! The kids and parents loved…read morethe fairy, princess, tiger, dragon, and butterfly designs--the artistry was just incredible. Plus, Kimberly is excellent with kids. Thank you so much for making my daughter's birthday so special!

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