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.

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!

We live on the UWS of Manhattan, and our 8 year old daughter just completed the two night "Rookie…read moreWeekend" at Tripp Lake. Overall takeaway: Tripp Lake Camp is a lovely and sweet place, with long-standing traditions, and filled with bright-eyed and confident girls having fun. There was a lot of positive energy, and purposeful intent. My wife and I are glad that we took the time to drive up to Maine, and grateful that our daughter had this positive experience/introduction to overnight camp. Leslie, Janet and Stacy were all incredibly warm and welcoming, and our daughter said that the counselors and other girls she met made her feel safe and at home. She also had a lot of fun, made a few friends, and was excited that she was able to participate in some of the Tripp Lake camp traditions (including lots of singing, and a play put on by some of the other campers). After picking her up Sunday morning, our daughter told us that she definitely wants to go to Tripp Lake for the full summer next year. We took her to visit a few other girls camps in Maine after finishing Rookie Weekend, and all were quite nice. We decided to stop by Tripp Lake again before driving home, and were fortunate to come during "sing song" practice, and to see a camp meal where the girls were all singing. We got a good sense of the camp spirit. Thank you again to Tripp Lake for giving our daughter such a wonderful first overnight camp experience.

Our daughter has had an amazing experience at Tripp Lake Camp. This summer marks her second year…read morein attendance. She loves the activities- horse-back riding in particular, and it is reassuring to see pictures of her smiling ear-to-ear every evening when they post pictures of that day's activities. We are very pleased with the staff and counselors who have taken our daughter under their wing.

Our daughter went to Laurel South this year for her first sleep away camp experience. She was…read morenaturally nervous about the experience but the staff and atmosphere there just made it so easy for her to ease into the experience. The energy is infectious and they do a really good of communicating with parents. Bottom line: You get what you pay for and we got a lot of value for our money here. We feel extremely lucky to have the ability to send our daughter here. I know it's not for everyone as camp is expensive but they are providing 24/7 care, meals and extras. Thank you Laurel South for making this experience wonderful!

Camp Laurel South is the most outstanding 4-week traditional sleep-away camp. Our oldest just aged…read moreout after attending for 7 consecutive summers. The group of friends he made over the years has already had 2 mini-reunions since returning home just 2 months ago. He has made friends for life from around the world. Our youngest is already counting the days left before next summer, which will be his 5th consecutive summer. The camp itself is spectacular. It's on a picturesque lake. The choices for activities are endless and include: sailing, water skiing, kayaking, archery, rocket making, gymnastics, cooking, drawing, swimming, fishing, tennis, soccer, baseball, and so many more. The grounds are beautifully maintained. Roger and Dagni take care of each child as though s/he was one of their own. Because the camp has such a stellar reputation, Roger and Dagni have their pick of counselors to hire. The counselors are excellent with kids, have extensive knowledge and experience with their skills, and come from all over the globe. Many work as coaches at schools during the school year. Our kids rave about the food and constantly tell us that we need to get the recipes from camp. There are chaperoned flights from many major US cities making travel to/from camp worry-free for parents. We also love that the camp offers 2 independent, 4-week sessions. The campers start and end each session with the same group of kids. The consistency of having the same kids at camp from start to finish has allowed our kids to form strong friendships and really feel part of the Laurel South family. If only adults could be campers!

This camp is absolutely the best choice for girls to be for an overnight camp. The sense of…read morecommunity is unbelievably strong. The girls are forced to be out of the ordinary world by giving up on modern convinces such as phones, mirrors, electricity, etc.. The values instilled at this camp are incredible and help shape these young ladies into the very best version of themselves.

This place is beautiful. From the minute you turn onto the road leading up to the camp you know you…read moreare arriving somewhere special. The road travels along a picturesque lake and when you arrive on the grounds you will be happy you chose this destination. Everything is well organized, clean, and comfortable. We are here for a weekend wedding. I highly recommend you consider learning more about what this camp has to offer!

This camp overworks the young counselors and pays horribly for the amount of work and…read moreresponsibility they place on their shoulders. The parents are paying so much money and they exploit their counselors and pay them next to nothing and do....what with the rest? There was a Typhoid exposure with a kitchen worker this year and they covered it up and didn't tell the parents or anyone at camp about it until the CDC was alerted to this exposure (most likely from wherever he sought medical care) and came to inspect the camp - which the camp failed on almost all areas. They were given a certain amount of time to get it together and make the camp safe before they were going to take action and shut it down. One of the young counselors (17 years old) had an allergic reaction and their supervisor tried to make them still work instead of resting and recuperating from said allergic reaction. The administration would work the counselors like they weren't even humans. Overall, the camp's conduct and the way they treat the counselors is totally unsafe - which is also unsafe for the campers. It sounds like it used to be a nice camp, but not under the current administration.

My daughter has gone here the last two summers and cannot wait to go back this summer! She is a 3rd…read moregeneration camper. She says it is the most amazing experience of her whole life. She talks about it all the time! She says she loves the camp because she made a bunch of really great friends there, found that she loves horseback riding and sailing, and loves the experience of having time away from her everyday life. I love that these girls get to relax without the pressure of their everyday peer group and screens! She is there for weeks in a rustic environment without electronics and no complaints. Plus she says the food is great. It is a beautiful camp that we feel fortunate to have the opportunity to attend each summer for as long as possible.

A beautiful place w a great history Hearing about Harry…read moreBurroughs and the Newsboy foundation touches your heart. It is amazing to picture those very young men experiencing this absolutely beautiful quiet place after life on the streets of pre-WW2 Boston. It is still lovely and still provides amazing opportunities for both young men and women from poor situations.

I'm on my way to get my granddaughter from that dreadful place. She was bullied from day one and…read morethe staff and director was unable to stop it. They state they have a zero tolerance but allow the bullies to stay and continue to physically and verbally harm her. She is sweet respectful and love making new friends. These girls ruined her experience. DON'T SEND YOUR KIDS THERE!!!

Love, love Camp Winnebago and highly recommend it. My son has had many amazing, fun-filled,…read morecharacter-building summers there. It is extremely well run and is a very special place.

From the owner: Founded in 1919, Camp Winnebago offers a unique experience amidst a caring, dynamic and supportive…read morecommunity. Camp Winnebago is a sleep away camp for boys 8-15 years old located in South Central Maine. Boys make lifelong friends and learn to excel in a wide variety of activities leaving them brimming with confidence, happiness and lasting memories. At the end of summer, campers depart, already counting down the days until their return.

Camp Nashoba North has been a second home for my daughter for the past two summers. The camp is on…read morea gorgeous setting in the midst of the Maine woods, but that in itself would not make us come back every year. You know something is right with a camp when your son or daughter doesn't want to leave , and beginning in November , goes on a campaign to go back/ extend the time there next year/ asks for parents written pledge that she will surely go back if she gets all goods grades.... excitement about this camp's next session begins literally just as the camp session ends!our daughter had only the best experience with this camp. She keeps saying that this camp is the only things she keeps on thinking about year round. The diversity of the children she met there and friendships she formed are invaluable. Activities are prime, starting from water activities on the beautiful lake, such as her favorite, sailing, to club sports, pottery, and rock climbing. Camp also offers a variety of day trips to keep things fun, and evening activities such as campfire, shows, and story times. Food is another reason why I feel so comfortable with this camp. My daughter is a very picky eater but she always finds something good there and has never complained of "food boredom". Flavor and quality of choices is really high. Lastly, the management at the camp is personable , understands, and truly knows and remembers your child especially once they become a return camper. They treat each child as an individual , and this is priceless. I highly recommend this camp to anyone wanting to experience media free, unburdened summer experience for their child or teen. They will never even notice that cell phone/ iPad was kept away the whole time!

Two years in and our son can't wait for year number three. The events offered have been great. The…read morecounselors are encouraging. He is a horseback rider and gets to ride every morning. Being on a lake in Maine over the summer should be part of everyone's dream summer! As a parent it's so hard to be without a child for a month; however, I've found its an excellent time for us all to recharge and miss each other. We highly recommend this camp experience. Oh, and the best is no ipads, no iphone or computer games. It's friendship, building a love of the outdoors and trying new things.

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!