This place runs a ski and snowboard camp during February/March school vacation. It is the absolute…read morebest. They gave an 80-90% retention rate year to year! A week of room and board, 5 days of ski lift, 4 hours of ski instruction daily. Option of skiing, skating, swimming or tubing nightly. All for $850 for the week. Love love love this camp!

From the owner: Tohkomeupog is a traditional overnight boys' camp located on 1000 acres of New Hampshire wilderness…read moreand surrounding the sparkling waters of Purity Lake, an undeveloped, virtually private lake. Our program is a blend of traditional camping, individual and team sports and aquatics. We offer weekly overnight hiking, canoe, rock-climbing and mountain biking trips. Our dedicated staff is exemplary with over 90% returning each year; the vast majority started at Tohkomeupog as campers. At Tohkomeupog, we firmly believe that a camp experience should be one of lasting value. We strive to create an environment in which a boy can express himself with confidence - and then in that confidence, try new things. Positive attitudes, firm friendships, and friendly spirits support each camper's attempt to expand his horizons - physically, mentally and socially.

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

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.

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.

My son is 18 and will be headed to college in the Fall. I mention this because when we spoke about…read morehis summer plans for this year, the one thing he insisted on doing was returning to the place that helped shape the caring, empathetic and kind young man he is today. Wigwam was more than just a summer on a lake playing games, eating amazing food, splashing in the water and and enjoying being a kid. It gave my son life-long friends, confidence and a deep sense of community. Wigwam was the place where he first developed a passion for water skiing. He was merely 8 years old when he first went to Wigwam and it quickly became his home away from home. Bob, the owner, is one of the most caring, kindest and warm people you will ever meet. His warmth permeates the entire camp culture and is seen in the way the staff and campers treat each other. This year my son will return as a counselor, a truly full circle moment. To see him guide and support young campers the way he was supported and guided means so much to us. We all are forever grateful to Wigwam!

No place better on Earth. My brothers and I spent many summers (10+) here as campers and…read morecounselors, and I've sent all three of my own sons. This is a truly special camp and community that somehow has managed to keep the magic alive for more than 100 years. If you're the parent of a boy, don't think twice - just send him! He will thank you now and for the rest of his life.

Camp Wildwood is a hidden gem. I sent my 8 year old twins for the first time this summer. The…read moreentire experience has been amazing. Even in the year leading up to the summer Louis was been beyond responsive and attentive. No question is ever a bother. At one point I was hesitant to send the boys to camp at all and he even did a home visit to reassure me and the boys about the upcoming summer. We just returned from visiting weekend. Although I have only received positive communication from my children thus far I didn't know what to expect. My children are both happy, comfortable, learning and thriving. They are very well cared for and loved by EVERYONE. As a first time mom (especially) this is so reassuring. The entire administration and staff are friendly, welcoming and loving to each individual child. I already signed up for next year and can't wait to see and hear about the rest of the summer when my kids return! My 6 year old also had the best time on visiting day and was made to feel comfortable. If he could have stayed and spent the rest of the summer I'm sure he would have! We love Camp Wildwood!

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...

When I went to this camp (about 20 years ago), I was 7 years of age. It was one of the most…read moretraumatic experiences of my life. Truly. They had an old ghost story that went like this: Years and years ago the youngest camper went for a swim in the lake at night and drowned. He was a local kid and his mother went crazy. Her name was Annie. To this day, every July 4th, Crazy Annie comes out of the woods and takes and kills the youngest camper in retribution for the unfair drowning of her son years ago. As I was that youngest camper, Crazy Annie was coming for me! It was brought up at many a camp fire and none of the campers or counselors told me it wasn't a real story. Remember, I had JUST turned 7 less than a month earlier. Already scared of the dark, I was petrified my entire time there. The night of July 4th, Counselors in training (CIT's) positioned themselves on top of my cabin, under it, in the nearby woods and elsewhere awaiting my arrival back to my cabin. As I walked up the hill to my cabin, counselors and campers wished me farewell and good luck. I was frozen with fear. As the CITs spent hours screeching my name from outside, I can't tell you the horror I felt. I was too afraid to leave the cabin to go to the bathroom! My counselor dragged me out yelling anyway! Other cabins laughed and locked their doors in case I tried to run for shelter and help. That coming weekend was parents' visiting day. When my mother arrived I had no clean clothes and a temperature of 103 degrees Fahrenheit . I would categorize this as child abuse and gross negligence. Be very careful to ensure this camp has changed enormously before sending your child there. Horrific.

Great camp experience, with great instructors and counselors. Seen noticeable improvements in the…read moreabilities of the campers.

Last year at 9 years old we sent our son to Bridgton. We live in Florida so it was a huge…read moredecision. Our son being the oldest of 3 boys, we thought of many benefits. Our younger boys get more time with us, our oldest gets to mature and learn responsibilities. The college campus setting is a plus, as opposed to cabins. He would get to experience living in that setting. We wanted him to have experience outside of Florida in another part of the county. Having access to the lake, fishing and boating more pluses. Lastly, as a hockey player being able to play hockey over the summer and against boys from all over would be incredible. We were hesitant, is he ready, will he be ok??? We dropped him off and never looked back. The campus, the counselors we met were incredible, coupled with Koop's leadership and experience - WOW. Fast forward to seeing our boy after 21 days at camp. Would you go back? "Yes, I had the best time ever". Here we are again, 10 year old ready to go have the best 3 weeks of the year! If you have any worries, there is no need.

Wonderful camp. I really enjoyed being a camper there…read more Terrific water activities, camping and mountain climbing! We also learned about God's great love for us. One of the most beautiful spots in the world! I recommend this camp to all my friends and relatives.

From the owner: New England Frontier Camp is an inter-denominational independent Christian organization, located in…read moresouthwestern Maine on beautiful Kezar Lake. Since 1965 we have offered outstanding, life changing, adventure camping for boys and young men. We offer summer programs for campers aged 6 to 17, Labor Day weekend Family Camp, as well as retreat facilities for groups in the Fall, Winter and Spring. Campers will be under the guidance of trained and caring counselors during their stay at New England Frontier Camp. It is our desire to provide your son with a camping experience that is exciting, memorable and fun and most importantly, life changing as a result of an increased awareness and knowledge of God.

A friend from college had her wedding on this campsite. It was the perfect weekend getaway. As a…read morechild, I never attended camp, so it was nice to live out my Parent Trap dreams. We slept in the cabins for a weekend of fun with friends. There is a volleyball court, basketball court, and a lovely lakeside view.

My daughter will be attending Camp Wazi again in the summer of 2022 for the 4th year. Her first…read moreyear at Wazi was at 7 years old and I will never forget the 4 hour car ride home in which she did not stop talking about all of the amazing things she did and all of the wonderful friends she made. At Wazi, she tried all kinds of activities that she had never even heard of, such as archery, and came home with new interests. She also matured tremendously over that summer as these young kids are given the opportuntiy to choose which activities they would like to do, take care of themselves and make all kinds of decisions on their own. My daughter felt safe and happy all summer. During the 2021 summer, they did an amazing job of letting the kids enjoy a mostly normal camp experience even though COVID was still around. Highly recommend Camp Wazi for any child as there are so many activities to choose from and it is a nice small camp with a great staff!