Sandy Hill overnight camp for kid that's not sporty?

[Anonymous]

Does anyone have experience with Sandy Hill for a kid that's not into sports? I'd like DD to try overnight camp but she's more into arts and crafts than capture the flag... TIA.

[Anonymous]

Have you looked at arts-focused sleepaway camps? We'll be trying one for our artsy kid next summer.

[Anonymous]

No, I haven't looked into arts-focused sleepaway camps - any to recommend?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, I haven't looked into arts-focused sleepaway camps - any to recommend?

PP here--this will be our kid's first sleepaway. We're going with Appel Farm, but there are others out there also (we wanted one that wasn't too hardcore arts/theater since our kid is young and just wants to have fun, so Appel Farm seemed like a good fit based on feedback in this forum).

[Anonymous]

OP again, wow, some of these art camps are expensive so I hope they are worth it!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP again, wow, some of these art camps are expensive so I hope they are worth it!

I'm the PP, agreed! Most specialty camps tend to be on the expensive side, I think? We are just doing two weeks but yes, we hope it's worth it.

FWIW, I have a friend who sends her kids to Sandy Hill, and they like it (they're somewhat sporty girls, though).

[Anonymous]

Look at Girl Scout camps. They have various themes and there might be an art themed Girl Scout camp. They are more affordable and well run.

[Anonymous]

OP here - I checked the Girl Scout camps in the region and none seem to have specific arts focus.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here - I checked the Girl Scout camps in the region and none seem to have specific arts focus.

Girl Scout camp Winona does have an Artistas session for girls currently in 3rd or 4th grade. It’s mostly the typical camp activities, but with an extra emphasis on arts and crafts. It can be a great first sleepaway camp option.

[Anonymous]

My son who is very sporty went to Sandy Hill last year and loved it. He’s going back again this summer. I have a daughter who is not sporty and wouldn’t hesitate to send her. There are tons of choices for activities that don’t have to do with sports- cooking, arts and crafts, magic, escape room, horseback riding and more. They’re all listed on their website. It’s a very well run camp. I was super impressed.

[Anonymous]

I think that Sandy Hill is a fine choice for not sporty kids. There are plenty of non-sports activities, including acting, guitar, photography, cooking, recreational swim, etc. Plus, she might try something new that isn't a team sport, like ropes courses, archery, or water sports.

All three of my kids have gone, including one non-sporty boy, and all have liked it. In fact, my sporty girl prefers to do non-sports activities at camp. She gets enough sports during the year.