One of the best camps in the US, without question. I spent many happy summers at Manitou, and now…read moremy son is a camper there as well (along with many other second and even third generation boys). For kids who would enjoy playing sports all day, and making lifelong friends, Manitou is the camp to choose.

i came here for half of a summer (4 weeks) and loved it so much that i told my parents i wasn't…read morecoming home and planned to stay for the full 8 weeks. i think i spent a total of 3 summers here and often wish for the days when all i did was eat, sleep, play sports, and laugh with my friends. i look back at my summers at camp manitou as some of the best times of my life. wake up for breakfast, sports in the morning, lunch, sports in the afternoon, dinner, and sports at night. just about every sport imaginable was available from the lake (sailing, windsurfing, scuba, waterskiing) to the courts (tennis, basketball, track) to the fields (soccer, football, lacrosse, baseball, archery) and everything else in between. life in the bunks was filled with hazing and brotherhood, atomic sit-ups, and teenage boasting. through the trials of college league and color war we became intense competitors. that competitive nature was never more evident than when we competed against other camps because manitou ran the table in all sports. kennebec, androscoggin, cobbosee, y'all were our bitches. nostalgia abounds

I have nothing to compare it to, but we booked the Portal and thought it was challenging and…read moreintriguing activity on a rainy day - 2 adults and one 14 year old. The teen and her mom worked so well together solving the puzzles - that was a joy to witness. Our guide was chill, helpful without giving anything away, and very friendly. This isn't some slick corporate production but instead made by game masters using hand-crafted props, challenges, and maps. Really clever! For the Portal, yes, wear hot bright colors b/c those colors really pop.

We came and went to do The Portal. We enjoyed the room. Not anything over the top. Props are pretty…read morebasic. Worth stopping by.

Went there for a school field trip. Unfortunately I went during November so it was freezing but…read morethey had heated cabins. The cabins had 2 bathrooms and 2 showers. Overall was an amazing experience

Incredibly engaged, funny, professional staff. Huge pristine grounds that are so pretty it makes…read moreyour soul ache for more. Well maintained equipment... what more can you ask for??? And, the perfect weather didn't hurt either!

My two sons are counting down the days until their 4th summer at Laurel begins. There are so many…read moreoptions out there, and I truly feel like we hit the jackpot with Laurel. While the facilities are second to none and beyond impressive, that is not what makes Laurel so special. The best part about Laurel are the people, beginning with the directors Jem and Debbie Sollinger. My kids truly love Jem. The attention that Jem gives to each camper is remarkable. He is front and center in everything going on at camp. While I'm not there to witness myself, the daily scroll through the photos paints a great picture. And it doesn't stop with Jem - the staff training is incredibly thorough and intentional. They really know how to work with kids. One of my sons struggled with some cabin relationships, but the connection he had with his counsellors and campus leaders was exactly what he needed to navigate through. Camp is a regular conversation topic in our house and each year they come back giving their summer a 10/10. They truly live "10-4-2"!

Camp Laurel is the best decision we ever made for our children!…read moreThe directors, programming, activities, facilities and community are top quality. Nothing compares to it. The friendships our boys have made will last a lifetime. Laurel attracts wonderful families. My husband and I have also made connections with parents of campers there that are very special. We feel lucky to be a part of the unique Laurel spirit. Trust in the Directors of a camp is crucial and we have the upmost faith in Jem, Debbie and Keith. They are professional, genuine and a lot of fun. They understand that every child is an individual vs just a number. The facilities are beautiful. The food is healthy and excellent - my kids say better than at home. The cabins are always well balanced. The environment at Camp Laurel allows campers to be who they are. The staff is carefully chosen, impressive and intelligent. They encourage the children to try new things and step out of their comfort zones from home. Building confidence and skills is a gift that Laurel gives it campers.

Great place to enjoy some disc golf. You can rent discs with a deposit or bring your own. For one…read moreprice you can play all day. There are maps of you need one along with a score card. This course is moderately hilly and moderately wooded with a well defined fairway. The course is well marked and easy to follow. Feel free to bring alcohol. Just enjoy responsibly and pick up after yourself. Dogs are allowed just require a leash. I had some much fun on this course. I can't wait to go again. This is a moderately hard course great for players of all skill level. Stop by and find your new weekend activity.

I had my first windsurfing lesson this week and it went so well! Ian, the owner and John my…read moreinstructor were so helpful, thorough, great at communicating and really patient and helpful. Very happy with my experience and excited to go back for another lesson to practice more.

No structure. Kids run the camp. Girls form clicks. Hard to be accepted if over12 yrs old. Find…read moreanother camp.

Solid place to hold a wedding - this is a girls sleep away camp that can be rented out. Pretty…read morecool. The camp is really nice with tennis courts, a radio station, a pool and a lake amongst other things. This looks way better than the camps I grew up going to. Went here for a wedding which was a cute venue. The camp staff acted as servers I think and the food wasn't too bad - buffet style with a giant tray of steaks and some of the best strawberry shortcake I've ever had.

We love all things Wavus! This place has impacted and changed our lives for the better! My two…read moredaughters have flourished here from the ages of 8 and 10 to now 17 & 21...camper and counselor both.

I really wish I had a different rating to give. I went to a single sex camp for years and loved it…read more But I sent my ten year old daughter this summer and she broke some fingers (which happens!). However, the medical director was very difficult to deal with (had to send multiple emails to get simple responses), which certainly isn't ideal in an emergency - and she relayed inaccurate information about the extent of my daughter's injuries. (In addition, and this doesn't matter for my kid bc the timing of the prescription antacid she takes doesn't matter for its efficacy, but my daughter was given a double dose of medicine at night as opposed to a dose in the morning and then a dose at night - I flag it in case that matters to other parents). We ended up bringing my daughter home after surgery because there was not much she could do at camp - and no one at camp followed up to see how she was doing. (I even had to reach out to see if they were going to mail her laundry back.) I know our experience was unique - and I hope no one else has it - but sadly I can't say that I trust the camp nor do I have faith in the depth of the community spirit.