Sleepaway camp for girls -- recommendations needed

[Anonymous]

My husband grew up going to sleepaway camp. I didn't. To this day he says it was the time of his life. I've come around to the idea, mostly as a break from technology and a way to gain independence.

Our boy will probably go to the camp my husband attended. But we're looking for a girls camp. I'd like to find a place that cares more about building character and confidence and instilling values than grooming athletes. Would be great if it had a good amount of arts and a great natural setting. No fancy facilities necessary.

Is there a camp you think we should consider? Mid-Atlantic/Northeast is preferable. DC to Maine.

Thank you!

[Anonymous]

Do you have a budget? Want it to be close to son’s camp? If you haven’t thought about that you should. Getting kids to separate camps far away from each other is a logistical headache and bigger expense

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My husband grew up going to sleepaway camp. I didn't. To this day he says it was the time of his life. I've come around to the idea, mostly as a break from technology and a way to gain independence.

Our boy will probably go to the camp my husband attended. But we're looking for a girls camp. I'd like to find a place that cares more about building character and confidence and instilling values than grooming athletes. Would be great if it had a good amount of arts and a great natural setting. No fancy facilities necessary.

Is there a camp you think we should consider? Mid-Atlantic/Northeast is preferable. DC to Maine.

Thank you!

Netimus!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My husband grew up going to sleepaway camp. I didn't. To this day he says it was the time of his life. I've come around to the idea, mostly as a break from technology and a way to gain independence.

Our boy will probably go to the camp my husband attended. But we're looking for a girls camp. I'd like to find a place that cares more about building character and confidence and instilling values than grooming athletes. Would be great if it had a good amount of arts and a great natural setting. No fancy facilities necessary.

Is there a camp you think we should consider? Mid-Atlantic/Northeast is preferable. DC to Maine.

Thank you!

Not all girls, but Frost Valley in NY is all of what you mentioned! Their motto is "Build Strong" as in build strong kids.
My dd comes home more independent, well rounded and grows by leaps and bounds every summer.

[Anonymous]

I went to Camp Tockwogh on the Chesapeake and loved it. My best friend went to an all girls camp in Maine called Camp Mataponi that she loved.

[Anonymous]

Keystone in Brevard, NC.

[Anonymous]

OP here -- yes, the boy's camp is in Maine. Originally we were only looking in that vicinity, but he's four years younger than the youngest girl, so I realized there would only be an overlap of one, maybe two camp years and thought we should expand our search to places that would be easier to access.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My husband grew up going to sleepaway camp. I didn't. To this day he says it was the time of his life. I've come around to the idea, mostly as a break from technology and a way to gain independence.

Our boy will probably go to the camp my husband attended. But we're looking for a girls camp. I'd like to find a place that cares more about building character and confidence and instilling values than grooming athletes. Would be great if it had a good amount of arts and a great natural setting. No fancy facilities necessary.

Is there a camp you think we should consider? Mid-Atlantic/Northeast is preferable. DC to Maine.

Thank you!

Netimus!

Seconded.
https://www.campnetimus.com/

People also like camp Alleghany, but I've heard more bullying stories from there than other camps.
https://campalleghanyforgirls.com/

[Anonymous]

They are all filled up for the summer

[Anonymous]

OP -- yes, to clarify, we're looking to check some out this summer and send our oldest next summer.

[Anonymous]

If your boy is already in Maine, I'd find somewhere in Maine. My wife grew up going to Wohelo in South Casco, and it sounds like what you're looking for.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If your boy is already in Maine, I'd find somewhere in Maine. My wife grew up going to Wohelo in South Casco, and it sounds like what you're looking for.

Disagree. Flying up and back is an added cost, and Maine camps are significantly more expensive than mid atlantic ones.

[Anonymous]

Rim rock in WVA

[Anonymous]

Third vote for Netimus

[Anonymous]

Strawderman in VA