Camp Equinunk reviews

CampRatingz rating: 3.8 / 5 · 27 ratings

27 reviews from families.

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Review posted 6/29/14

Originally posted on CampRatingz.com

Staff
1 / 5
Activities
1 / 5
Facilities
1 / 5
Monetary Value
1 / 5
Personal Attention
1 / 5

Don't go here, the staff sucks and your child will end up doing the same activities day after day. You also don't get any attention from the staff and if there was a conflict between two campers, they always side with the one who's family is putting more money into this place, no matter how wrong they could be.

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Review posted 10/20/11

Originally posted on CampRatingz.com

Staff
5 / 5
Activities
5 / 5
Facilities
5 / 5
Monetary Value
5 / 5
Personal Attention
5 / 5

this is going to be my 6th summer at equinunk. i couldnt imagine going anywhere else. camp is my summer home. US'14

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Review posted 4/2/11

Originally posted on CampRatingz.com

Staff
5 / 5
Activities
5 / 5
Facilities
5 / 5
Monetary Value
5 / 5
Personal Attention
5 / 5

This is going to be my 5th summer going back to Equinunk. 5th. I love this place so much and it is my home. The friends you make will last you forever and Equinunk is amazing. US 13!!!

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Review posted 10/14/10

Originally posted on CampRatingz.com

Staff
5 / 5
Activities
5 / 5
Facilities
5 / 5
Monetary Value
5 / 5
Personal Attention
5 / 5

this was my 7th and most likley final summer at camp before i started the summer. this year was an upper senior year, you lead the camp, it changes your whole views, for anyone coming to camp please come here, at first youll be like wow this seems cool but u dont understand unless your in the spot. the traditions are amazing and now i am debating on coming back since this year was amazing, i grew an amazing bond with my friends that i thought i would never have, now i know these kids will be with me forever. now i miss camp like crazy and want to come back, i keep thiinking about it and want to just relive the summer. always camp equinunk, US 10

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Review posted 11/16/09

Originally posted on CampRatingz.com

Staff
5 / 5
Activities
4 / 5
Facilities
5 / 5
Monetary Value
4 / 5
Personal Attention
5 / 5

2009 was my son's first summer at Camp Equinunk. All of the camps my wife and I visited had impressive facilities and a great program. What truly set apart Equinunk was the extraordinary level of child care provided by Richie, Sheryl, Adam and their counselor staff - as was clearly evident by how well they know their campers when touring us around. No other camp director (the few that actually toured us) even came close to knowing as much about their campers as Richie and Adam did. The personal level of commitment to our family and son this summer was overwhelming. The first week of camp our son certainly had is fair share of tears. Not only did his group head call every night the first week, and then a few times a week after that, Richie and Adam would frequently call. The friendships made with his bunkmates and counselors this summer are truly special and almost everyday we hear the "countdown" until next summer. Furthermore, we will be sending our 7 y/o daughter to Blue Ridge!

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Review posted 2/2/09

Originally posted on CampRatingz.com

Staff
5 / 5
Activities
5 / 5
Facilities
5 / 5
Monetary Value
5 / 5
Personal Attention
5 / 5

if it was not for this camp who knows hat i would have been doing i love this place and its the only place where i fell right and i can just be my self. its a place where reality is no issue. t makes me sad that this year will be my last year as a camper because i would give anything to relive the entire exsprianse over again. if parents you are reading this, i hope you can grasp what im saying its more then just brotherhood and tradition its a paradise and a heaven for me, i could not think of any place that could compare with equinink. the friends you make hear last a lifetime you truly build character at equinunk, there was a time when this great camp was gonna close down and if it wasent for richie who gave this camp one more chance i would never have been a true equinunk man. sure you have home friends who are great but at equinunk there your brothers every one is equal and treated with respect. thats about all i can fit.yours truly Ben S us09RFSus09RF?,GF "seniors unite for equi

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Review posted 12/29/08

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Staff
2 / 5
Activities
3 / 5
Facilities
4 / 5
Monetary Value
2 / 5
Personal Attention
2 / 5

If your son is a true athelete than this is not the camp for him. My son attended several summers and became bored with the same routine everyday. The level of play was not very competitive and the sports instruction was fair. The counselors are juniors in high school. These are not experienced staff at all. The counselors where not mature enough to deal with tough situations for example one boy peed on another one while he was in the shower. My son got attention from his head counselor but never got the right time of the day from Richie. When my son was unhappy we never received a phone call from Richie. That truly surprised us because the motto of the camp is that they are truly their for the kids. This is not the case. Just remember that what they are selling you is not the truth. Buyer beware!!!!

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Review posted 12/13/08

Originally posted on CampRatingz.com

Staff
5 / 5
Activities
5 / 5
Facilities
5 / 5
Monetary Value
5 / 5
Personal Attention
5 / 5

Equinunk is the perfect camp for all boys, whether or not their prime interest is in sports, all boys will have fun here. No doubt this camp caters to your every need, and will make your child feel more than comfortable.

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Review posted 10/12/08

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Staff
5 / 5
Activities
5 / 5
Facilities
5 / 5
Monetary Value
5 / 5
Personal Attention
5 / 5

this camp is amazing. it will b my 4th summer and i cant stop going back. the bonds r so true. us12'. so much tradition. counclers and staff great : )u get so close with the girls and cbr. sophie <3. cadetes 08! this camp is so athletic. u get as much personal atention as u need. its pricy but u get ur moneys worth and more! its a very nice camp both girls side and boys. staff is amazing u become so close they r so helpful. great medical. all the bad comments r from kids who dont actully go there i promiss! people say colledge or high school kids are ur life long friends cbr and ce kids are. its all togetehr a great camp!

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Review posted 8/24/08

Originally posted on CampRatingz.com

Staff
1 / 5
Activities
1 / 5
Facilities
5 / 5
Monetary Value
1 / 5
Personal Attention
1 / 5

Owners are arrogant @$$H.... who only care about the money. If you expect a your child to get extra attention, your absoulutley wrong because Richie is self centered, along with Sheryl. You are wasting time and money if you are sending your children to this camp. If you care please do your children a favor and send them elsewhere!!!

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Review posted 8/20/08

Originally posted on CampRatingz.com

Staff
5 / 5
Activities
5 / 5
Facilities
5 / 5
Monetary Value
5 / 5
Personal Attention
5 / 5

this camp is amazing, I could not imagine spending my summers else where. when i think of love, friendship, camp spirit, and tradition camps blue ridge and equinunk are the only places that come to mind. thank you for enriching me in true camp blue ridge and equinunk culture and traditions.

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Review posted 6/14/08

Originally posted on CampRatingz.com

Staff
4 / 5
Activities
3 / 5
Facilities
4 / 5
Monetary Value
3 / 5
Personal Attention
1 / 5

Brotherhood and tradition are the backbone in this camp. However, the kids are spoiled brats and there is definitely not a lot of personal attention to the campers.

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Review posted 6/2/08

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Staff
5 / 5
Activities
5 / 5
Facilities
5 / 5
Monetary Value
5 / 5
Personal Attention
5 / 5

GREAT CAMP AMAZING SPORTS NO BULLIES UNBELIEVABLE COLOR WAR AND TRADITION DEFINTLY A CAMP TO KEEP ON GOING BACK TO

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Review posted 12/31/07

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Staff
2 / 5
Activities
3 / 5
Facilities
4 / 5
Monetary Value
2 / 5
Personal Attention
2 / 5

Owner is as arrogent as them come. Caters to alumni and although new comers $ is welcomed forget about special attention. Richie refers to himself as King Solomon with all his wisdom. That should say it all.

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Review posted 11/23/07

Originally posted on CampRatingz.com

Staff
3 / 5
Activities
2 / 5
Facilities
4 / 5
Monetary Value
1 / 5
Personal Attention
2 / 5

This camp is pretty good overall, but there are some real spoiled snobby kids there who run around like they own the place to watch out for.

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Review posted 11/2/07

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Staff
1 / 5
Activities
1 / 5
Facilities
1 / 5
Monetary Value
1 / 5
Personal Attention
1 / 5

Terrible camp. Bullies galore. This camp will have no alumni if they keep this up. Keeping kids here just because their parents went here. Owner is a pompous you know what. Riding a wave of Alumni's kids. Sooner or later people will figure it out. It is time for Owners to retire. They are disinterested, only in it for the money, not for the kids.

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Review posted 10/18/07

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Staff
2 / 5
Activities
3 / 5
Facilities
3 / 5
Monetary Value
1 / 5
Personal Attention
2 / 5

While this camp ahas had a great run under the directtion of Kevin Daley, it appears the camp is going in a different direction. It was a well run camp but quite frankly I would be concerned in what direction they are going. The head counselor was very attentive and had the respect of the counselors. Ownership is phasing out and is very unpopular with staff. Camp has great traditions but I would question their direction with out Kevin. There are other camps in the area that have stability at the administrative level that you may want to look at. There are over 50 camps in the area. They have also raised tuition again this year and cut back another day. There are better values out there.

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Review posted 10/2/07

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Staff
5 / 5
Activities
4 / 5
Facilities
5 / 5
Monetary Value
5 / 5
Personal Attention
5 / 5

This will be my boys 2nd and 3rd summers at Equinunk and it has been nothing short of amazing. The attention given by the owners, and also from the boys former head counselors exceeded my expectations. Of the dozens of camps visited when looking for a camp for my family, Equinunk stood out as a camp that would give exceptional care to my children and the direct involvement by the directors. Every summer has been better than the last and the dedication by the adminstration continues to impress me. If you are considering a sleepaway camp for your children you must give then a call.

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Review posted 9/30/07

Originally posted on CampRatingz.com

Staff
1 / 5
Activities
5 / 5
Facilities
5 / 5
Monetary Value
3 / 5
Personal Attention
1 / 5

Kevin Daly - the person who runs this camp is not coming back, he was the backbone of this camp, been there forever, Richie (owner)drove him away. Beware!! The owner of this camp is so full of himself and doesn't know what is happening at his camp, Kevin was the one to run it, now he's gone. The counselors are young and inexperienced. They tout that most have grown up at camp...that doesn't make them fit to deal with children. They keep problematic kids there just because their parents are alumni. lots of kids with big time social issues. kids are allowed to run wild. Too bad, the camp is beautiful and the facilities are fantastic,and the spirit of camp is wonderful. Just hope your child is perfect...and the others attending too because they will get no help from these people. Do not trust these people to take care of you child!!!!

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Review posted 9/20/07

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Staff
5 / 5
Activities
5 / 5
Facilities
5 / 5
Monetary Value
5 / 5
Personal Attention
5 / 5

my summer home this will be my sixth year and it is truly amazing equinunk and blue ridge are different from every other camp. Please look at equinunk and blue ridge

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Review posted 8/23/07

Originally posted on CampRatingz.com

Staff
5 / 5
Activities
5 / 5
Facilities
5 / 5
Monetary Value
5 / 5
Personal Attention
5 / 5

THE BEST IN THE WORLD! STAFF,ACTIVITIES,BUNKS,MEALS AND COLORWAR ARE ALL AMAZING. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG ABOUT CAMP.

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Review posted 8/8/07

Originally posted on CampRatingz.com

Staff
5 / 5
Activities
5 / 5
Facilities
5 / 5
Monetary Value
5 / 5
Personal Attention
5 / 5

Equinunck is such an amzing place. Kids are very spirited and the owners are great. Ive never seen so many smiles. Everyone is treated equilly, and the boys are very good looking! So if you have a daughter send them to blue ridge, the boys are hott!

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Review posted 8/5/07

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Staff
5 / 5
Activities
5 / 5
Facilities
4 / 5
Monetary Value
3 / 5
Personal Attention
5 / 5

As a brit, I worked at this camp for 6 summers on boys side. I found a real home from home, that taught me about life, others and myself. Due to the experience that I found, I became a teacher. I am greatful to Steve and Richie for all they have given me. The staff in my day were second to none and the care that they offered was amazing. Love to all. Sibs.

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Review posted 6/25/07

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Staff
5 / 5
Activities
5 / 5
Facilities
5 / 5
Monetary Value
5 / 5
Personal Attention
5 / 5

I went there, my kids went there, my son just went back as a counselor at 19, 2 years removed, to be with 5 of the 6 kids in his bunk his first year. I play golf with my counselor from 34 years ago. It is one of the few camps which becomes a special permanent part of every camper for life. Read the book "Equinunk, Tell Your Story" if you want to truly understand this very special place.

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Review posted 4/30/07

Originally posted on CampRatingz.com

Staff
5 / 5
Activities
5 / 5
Facilities
5 / 5
Monetary Value
5 / 5
Personal Attention
5 / 5

Blue ridge and equinnunk is the most funfilled camp. the activites are fun energetic and great. staff is always topnotch and the food is amazing. the personal attenion is like no other. this camp is brother sister but boys and girls are seperated by the lake the boys and girls see eachother every sunday, socials, disco,cabaray, and canteen. we have a lake thats heated and a pool.the bunks are clean and so are the campgrounds. the mess hall is large and after every meal we sing camp songs. there are no camp bullies, everyone at camp get along. this camp has been is the new york times 2 times and highlights magazine 4 times. every friday we have 10 minute serviecesfor the sabbath.also on sabbath wew get the "B" award. the B award is an award witch 1 kid from eachgroup gets aweek to show care, kindness, campmenship,ect. this camp is awsome funfilled and all thats good i give it a 100!

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Review posted 7/31/06

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Staff
1 / 5
Activities
1 / 5
Facilities
1 / 5
Monetary Value
1 / 5
Personal Attention
1 / 5

Overpriced... terrible food uncaring directors who are cheap bunks are old, ugly, dirty, full of bugs and mice... it's a mix of children with lots of medical and psych. issues no supervision very poor experience not enough activities and poor planning of activities Beware don't go there!

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Review posted 6/11/06

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Staff
4 / 5
Activities
4 / 5
Facilities
4 / 5
Monetary Value
4 / 5
Personal Attention
4 / 5

A strong camp overall. Some cabins were getting run-down, but new ones have been built over the past few years. They consistently add new facilities and activities each year. The administration is very in touch and does a good job providing for both camper and staff needs.

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