My child did not have a good experience at camp. I had reached out and was told someone would get…read moreback to me but they never did so I am going ahead with my review. My daughter was bullied in the camp--people putting lotion in her tampons, throwing things at her to be cruel and on and on. I had checked a couple of times to see how she was doing and if she needed to talk to me and was told it was best not to do so, that she was fine. Then I discover that she had been asking to call me and was told she could not. If she had called me, I might have been able to address the troubles and get something done to stop them. It was a bit traumatic for her and she has been talking about it for a year afterwards. I don't know why they didn't bother to follow up. But I would not send my child there again. What a giant amount of money to pay for a child to be abused by troubled kids.

My daughter went to this camp the full time she could, from 9-14, then Teen Adventure, then came…read moreback as a counselor for several years. The whole camp program helped her become the amazing woman she is now - being in community and nature for these few prized weeks a year cemented her independence and positive outlook. Working was a little more challenging, but instilled such competence and appreciation for the spiritual aspect of community. Now my youngest has been attending for several years and loves his time there, being outside and making new friends. He doesn't even complain about being without electronics for the two weeks - he's too busy to miss them!

My daughter has attended this camp for 9 years. Most recently she was advised to attend counselor…read morein training (CIT) in order to be a counselor by administration staff. She went through CIT and was advised to apply for the following year. She was given the run around after she did everything she was told to get hired and never received a call back. Camp Allegheny please do better for your Christians.

I went to camp here many, many years ago, my kids went to camp and I just got home from Adult…read moreWrangler camp..I cannot praise the staff and volunteers enough; every need anticipated and provided for. It was well worth the time and price. I cannot wait to go back!

I attended my second weekend retreat at Camp Horizons for my daughter's Girl Scout troop and I'm…read moreback with that fifth star! We were blessed with beautiful May weather which allowed us to partake in all of the whimsical delight Camp Horizons has to offer which includes: - Impromptu games of gaga ball - Watching fish jump out the crystal clear lake - Petting horses, goats, donkeys, bunnies, and more - Reading on the cabin porch - Letting loose in a flower and herb garden and creating living art - Flexing archery skills - Swinging from a tree - Skits and s'mores around a camp fire - Whispering from a bunk bed ... and so much more! As an adult, it was so wonderful to see kids being kids. The staff was wonderful, kind, and patient and my super picky daughter RAVED about the food. I even saw her try things she would not touch with a ten foot pole here. I guess that's camp magic for you!

We sent our 11 year old son to Camp Horizons for the first time this summer. He's super shy and…read moredidn't want to go, but we felt he needed an experience away from us (and screens!). He struggled at first with homesickness, but adjusted well with the support of his counselor. He came home talking about his new friends and the fun he had with the various activities. He enjoyed the food as well. There was some amount of roughing it (said the showers were cold and the cabins small) but it is a rustic camp, after all. As parents, we thought the camp was very well organized and they regularly posted pictures on the parent portal. My son is even open to the idea of going again. That may not sound as impressive as my saying that he's begging to go again, but it's a huge step forward considering that earlier this summer, he was threatening to barricade himself in his room to avoid going.

Great summer camp experience for my son! My son just finished his 5th year at Camp Varsity and he…read moreabsolutely loves it. He talks about it all year long and can't wait to go back. This camp is did everyone. The campers have activity packed days filled with swimming, competitions and a weekly day long special trip. My son has climbed Old Rag, swam in the Rapidan, fished and many other things. This camp is simple and fun. No cell phones. Highly recommend this camp.

Summer camp is done right at Camp Varsity. Our kids enjoy every aspect of their experience there…read more Multiple daily activities, games, crafts, hikes, stories, horse-back rides, seeing nature in all its glory and of course, playing in the lake! The staff is incredible... welcoming each week's campers and making every camper feel welcome and help to build the anticipation of endless fun. With no electronics and only "snail-mail" to keep in touch, the kids really get a chance to develop independence and build life-long friendships. Our kids are always exhausted and full of stories when we pick them up...and they never want to leave!!! The owners grew up going to CV and are committed to continuing its traditions...and enhancing the camp experience for the future. We'll always take our kids here (330 miles away by the way)! CV!!!

Camp Nawakwa is one of my two favorite places on the planet (the other is it's sister camp, Camp…read moreKirchenwald). If you are looking for a great experience for your child, I cannot recommend Camp Nawakwa enough. While I was a Camp Kirchenwald staff member myself, I still loved attending Harrisburg Area Confirmation Camp throughout high school. Nothing beats the views from Upper Temple.

I went to camp nawakwa when I was a little girl, and now, my son has been going to camp nawakwa for…read morethe past 10 years. It is an oasis. I cannot imagine a better place to send a child for a wholesome camp experience. And, my son loves the food.

I have had the privilege of attending Camp Moss Hollow as a camper and a staff member during the…read moresummer and the winter and I have to say that it has changed my life. The people that I have met and the lessons that I have learned could never be replaced and I highly recommend this camp for any child that is looking for more then just a trip to the woods. Key Points: 1. The staff really cares about the campers and they do their best to provide a safe and welcoming environment. Of course you may have your not so great counselors but those are balance out with tons of good ones. 2. The food is off the hook and the salad bar along with the new AC units in the dinning hall have made the meals more tolerable on those very hot days. 3. The program is filled with creative activities that the campers really enjoy and each week it's something new. 4. The Pool! On those 100 degree days nothing beats it. Things to work on: 1. I wish that the camp could have more extreme adventure activities such as paintball, mt. biking and archery. I understand that liability is an issue but that would be a great addition to the program. 2. I wish the camp ran for 2 week sessions like it did when I was a camper. Five days is just not enough. All and all the kids seem to have a good time and for the cost... you can't beat it.

I have many fond memories of this place. I was a camper here two summers in a row as a teen and…read morewished I could have gone every summer after. Sadly, we moved away before my daughter was a teen so she missed this wonderful opportunity. God bless the people who made it possible for me to go. I know my mom couldn't afford to send me on the salary she made in those days. I want a place like this for grown ups. If anyone knows where it is, send me a message. :-D

Our daughter LOVES this camp!! She has found life long friendships and is growing in confidence…read more She loves riding and hiking and all of the activities. The women who run this camp are also alums and care about the traditions and passing them down. It is a magical place and I feel so fortunate our daughter can experience it. It is beautiful.

My daughter went to this camp four or five times for durations ranging from two to four weeks…read morebeginning in 2015 when she was nine years old. I was drawn to it because it's in a rustic setting and away from the inundation of technology. The cabins don't have air conditioning or bathrooms - they use outhouses - and that's not a complaint. I actually love that. There are structured activities such as swimming (in a swimming hole, not a pool), archery, hiking, singing, dance, tennis and more. The campers have a regimented schedule of waking up, doing chores, doing activities, having downtime/free time, and bed time. Children are divided by ages into different cabins, with each cabin being staffed with one or two young women approximately 18-20 years old who is a "counselor." Many of these counselors are prior camp attendees and some counselors are from other countries. Your camper's mileage may vary depending on which counselors they have in their cabin, but in general most counselors were very pleasant. There are rules in place but they are selectively followed. There's not supposed to be any food in the cabin, but everybody's parents and family sends tons of food (candy, snacks, etc) and it's all in the cabins. Campers aren't supposed to have cell phones but as the years went on, more and more campers had their cell phones to the point when she last went in 2022, she was the only camper in her cabin without a phone. Since I didn't let my daughter have her phone at camp, she naturally felt left out when other girls were scrolling on social media and texting their boyfriends instead of playing games and whatnot. On her last visit, in 2022, my daughter did something wrong. She took zyrtec and pepto bismol with her, against my knowledge, and had it in her cabin. She should have checked it in at the nurse's office and the nurse should have distributed it to my daughter as needed. Other campers warned my daughter about this, she didn't listen, and eventually other campers turned her in. This happened at the two week mark of a 4 week stay. The weird thing is that the other camper who turned her in also claimed my daughter was offering Advil to other campers, but Advil was verifiably not in her possession (the zyrtec and pepto bismol was on her window sill - no advil or other medicine was with her when the camp director made an unannounced cabin sweep). When confronted by the camp director as to whether or not other campers told her to take the medicine to the nurse, my daughter made the poor decision to say they had not and that was the straw that broke the camel's back, sealing her fate to be sent home. Regardless, I'm 100% about accountability, so when the camp director contacted me about this and told me she was going to have to send my daughter home 2 weeks into her 4 week stay, I supported it completely, despite the fact that we essentially lost $1,800 since there would be no refund and understandably so. My daughter was very upset about missing out on her last two weeks and also embarrassed about the entire situation, but long story short we turned a negative into a positive and she learned and grew from the experience. My daughter wrote and snail mailed a very heartfelt handwritten letter and apology to the director and mailed it off in August 2022, after a month of reflection and introspection. She waited for any response from the camp director, but none came. In March 2023, I texted the camp director and asked if she had ever received it - no response. Later in March, I emailed her and inquired if she had received my daughter's letter - no response. At that point, I took the hint that Camp Strawderman wasn't interested in my daughter despite her having been a loyal camper and her having developed friendships with other campers and counselors that extended back to early childhood. In 2019, my daughter broke her ankle while roller skating *the week before she was scheduled to begin camp.* The camp director issued a refund minus the deposit, which was nice, but for something as outside of our control as a broken ankle would it have really killed them to issue a full refund? My daughter doesn't ride horses all year. She doesn't take horseback riding classes. When you sign up for camp, you can pay extra for "horse riding" or pay less for "no riding." I always paid for "riding," but as years went on it became clear that the "riding" was not for inexperienced riders. The camp puts on legitimate horse shows and instructors get frustrated especially as my daughter got older and other girls were very advanced into horseback riding. The only reason I kept paying for riding was because my daughter was interested in grooming the horses and interacting with them, not necessarily learning the nuances of horseback riding to the extent of participating in a competition. I asked specifically if my daughter could groom horses if we didn't pay for riding and was told no (I have the email).