Phenomenal. Great staff. We caught frogs, did a ropes course, swam, boated, and sometimes hid in…read moreour cabin to play video games. It was a perfect week. The staff are young, energetic, and amazing. Our (hyper active twice-exceptional) kids were *well* taken care of all week, so mommy and daddy could visit with other adults(!), and go on quiet hikes, and exciting adventure activities! However, a member of my family was offered (multiple) jobs at the camp, and learned that the staff are paid $325 per week, for working 6 days at 12-16 hours per day. Since the staff are given camp food and housed in shared cabins, there is some sort of math that makes this non-criminal. This is exploitation, and not the sort of thing I would expect out of an allegedly philanthropic organization. I will still be returning.

My daughter enjoyed her time at Camp Sequoia Lake. The location is beautiful and peaceful. Camp…read moresits right next to the lake.

Absolutely love this camp!! So many wonderful cabins, platform tents and tepees for small groups to…read morelarge events. The Dinky creek runs through the property which makes for the best background sounds!! Archery area Large mess hall Bathrooms -Biffys Mountain Biking Canoeing Team building Challenge course Swimming CampFire area But 100% great night sky views!!!

Spend at least once a year here on a group camping trip and it is always a great time. The views…read moreare great, the creek is peaceful, and making memories is the best! The bathrooms are as clean as a bathroom in the woods can be and I have encountered far worse. The showers are heated so that is a plus. Nearby swimming pond is a short hike from the camp site and is one of the perks of staying here. Looking forward to many returned visits!

I totally recommend you stoping by their cafeteria !! They have the best cheese burgers!…read more Absolutely delicious! And anyone is welcome!

Best camp everrrrr like when I was going up to the camp it did look like a lot but I was wrong it…read morewas beautiful and the people there are so nice the air is sooo fresh like I could literally live there but other than that I highly recommend this camp .

Love this place. My kid is benefitting alot from their program. The price is pretty reasonable…read morecompare to some of the other programs.

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For the kiddos who love skating, this overnight camp is a must . They enjoy regular camp activities…read moreas well, not just skating. This camp is fantastic!

Skylake is a 5-star, sensational camping experience. Our three children have been attending for…read moreseveral years now, and consider it their "home away from home." They typically attend for a two week session and have consistently returned thrilled, having tried many new activities, having loved their counselors and made many new, great friends. Activities include: Horses, Archery, Paddle Boarding, Swimming in the Lake, Banana Boats, Biking, Rock Climbing, and Tomahawk Toss. Our kids report that the food is great, the songs and campfires are fun, the activities are great and there is nothing about it that they don't love. As a parent, it is easy to stay in touch...the Director (who is wonderful) posts a detailed summary each day on their password protected website of what is happening at Camp each day, and about 100 candid photos are posted each day to show what is going on around the Camp. The pictures are a great way to (sometimes) see candid shots of your kids and still feel in touch. The kids are able to get letters everyday and larger "care packages" once a week so you can stay in touch. We have interacted with the owners, nurse, and camp management on several occasions and have been impressed every time. These folks are great professionals! We will continue to send our kids to this remarkable Camp and commend Skylake for being such an oasis. Keep up the great work! Skylake is a dream...a 5-star camping experience!

Was a camper for 4 years, a counselor for another 4-5 years, family camper for at least 12 years…read moreand now I send my children there - the place is magic! My favorite activities as a camper were tennis, archery, canoeing and campcrafts. As a counselor I tended to drift towards watersports - waterskiing, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboards... As a family camper my favorite activity is anything where my kids are having fun and I'm in the sun! Skylake is a magical place where friendships are born that sustain through your lifetime, a time of meaningful personal growth away from the "you" you are at home, where you are free to explore who you are, who you want to be and what is important in the world. Highly recommend giving it a shot if you can! You won't be sorry.

I didn't go to camp. I just went to the camp grounds for a photo op. So this is not for the camp…read more This is for the ambiance and location of the camp. When you first come onto the camp, they have a cute fake town. There is a sign with a Sheriff on it and some fake stores (one real store but was closed). They had fake train tracks and just cute playtown fun. Great for photos. It is also near a hiking trail. This is just a great place for photos :)

It is a truly well planned camp which my grandkids have attended for two years together. The…read morecounselor for our grandsons in Junior Camp was the same young man as last year well trained, truly talented,compassionate, very responsible. Our grandsons really liked him very much! This year: the only family disappointment was the lack of daily pictures which was promised like last year. Despite the above concerns, the camp is located in a beautiful environment; well planned and supervised; safe and fun.

Gosh, I just popped on here to see if the camp was still around after all the fires a few years…read moreback, and I'm so glad it is. My daughter started going to this camp 25 years ago and stayed for 10 years! She got her 10-year jacket, which she still has, and used her GAC blanket through college. She looked forward to camp every year and every year she would come back a very happy, content, and more independent than she was when she left. Worth every dollar we spent!

*** "Gold Arrow Camp is absolutely f-i-n-e" ... ***…read more At least that is the one-liner my 10yo keeps saying. He went there for a 2-week sleepover this summer. Twas his very first stint staying at an overnight camp. He enjoyed it so much, that he wants to ret'n for 1mo! From what he tells me, he likes the variety of activities: archery, hi-ropes, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, sailing, riflery, ziplining, hiking, backpacking, waterskiing, wake boarding, mountain climbing, camping, art & crafts. The bus picks up the kids at the Cheviot Hills Rec Center. Then you do not see nor speak with them until they return. The only correspondence permitted is via email or USPost. They also post daily picks of the kids at play to the web site. Twas a great way to help build a kid's sense of independence. That was my motivation to send mine here. We're both happy. I only had marbles and a fishing pole when I was in camp! (lol) *** Gold Arrow is pricey but it is a great way to cut the cord. ***

I can't say enough good things about this camp! There are endless activities to keep the kids…read moreengaged, good food, amazing counselors, excellent communication! Our son had the BEST time and can't wait to go back!

RW Ranch camp is an oasis of green, among the serene golden hills of Sanger, California. My two…read moreboys, ages 7 and 10, just finished their first sleep away camp experience at this camp and they loved it! The activities are second to none. They especially enjoyed the on campus "Atlantis", and "the blob", a giant floating obstacle course and air mattress. "Outcamp" trips to the local lake is another crowd favorite. Campers ride a house boat out to the middle of the lake from where they launch the waverunners, jetskis, waterskis, tubes, etc. The food was great, with lots of healthy and kid friendly options, and the campers also access laundry once a week. But it's the staff that takes this camp to the next level. From the moment the buses arrive, the warmth and energy from everyone on staff is almost palpable. Even during the hottest of days, infectious smiles are a testament to the fun being had -- campers and counselors both. Imo, the positive vibe starts from top down. This Establishment is family owned and deeply cared for. The employees - from office to kitchen and housekeeping staff - does their job proudly and with a smile. In my observations, this kind of teamwork comes from each feeling valued. Having said all this, this is not some utopia. These are real people. So sometimes they get sick, or tired, or are otherwise not at their 100% best. To me this is human. Let's remember that some of the counselors are newly-minted adults. While my boys's experiences were not without snags, there were plenty of great experiences ( eg fabulous counselors, even if not from their bunks) to have made their experience a truly memorable one. Last but definitely not least, what a thoughtfully run medical staff! Together, the visiting camp physician, nurse, aide, and camp infirmary mom dole out scheduled beds, coordinate meds for even when campers go off campus, all while caring for the sick and injured campers. And, given that the doc and nurse also eat and sleep among the ranks, a truly intimate and caring environment is created for all. And. No disclaimers here. There was absolutely nothing in it for me to write this review. Just telling it like I see it