course my input may be a little dated as I went there, camper and worker from '48 to '59, as in 1948...most formative experience of my life...many enduring friendships...life values instilled, and I learned how to swim!
The cabins need some work but next year will be 70 yr anniversary. Great staff led by director who has been there forever, food okay (my kid like anything) bathrooms were fine (250 kids using them all day-PLEASE!)activites great and a value for summer camp.
Lourdes Camp is the best place to get away from your parents! The bathrooms and cabins might not be THAT nice, but, hey, its camp. Also, you're outside having fun the whole day. If you go, PLEASE take my word and sign up for ROPES COURSE. Just go onto... Lourdescamp.com
For a camp that has been open for over 50 years, it is a true summer camp. The camp appears to be old and rustic, because it is old and rustic. I went there as a camper for 8 years, and some of my best friends then are still my best friends now. Majority of the staff worked at camp, so they know how to give the true camp experience.
My kids have gone to Lourdes for five years and love it. It's alomost 70 yrs old and may look it but it speaks of tradition. As for seperating the 13 and 14 year old boys and girls, I'm for it!
The staff there is fantastic they are having such a good time working there it leads to a positive camper experience the area is beautiful, so much fun to be had there.
It's a great camp! I loved it! Yeah the foods not that hott but it was one of the best times I've ever had! I wish I could've go every summer! It was amazing and fun! If you get the chance GO!! I LOVED IT!!!
I went here as a kid for many many summers and I have to say that it was truly my favorite part of the whole year. I loved everything.. the ropes course and the "party boat" if they still call it that were so much fun. I formed some of the closest bonds of my life. Ten years later I still keep in touch with camp friends. The food isn't wonderful if you're picky but for camp food it's not bad at all. There's so many fun activities at night too like dances, talent shows, etc. I always had fun and was never bored. I don't think I got homesick for a second. The counselors are pretty great too. It's not very religious, although I believe you can attend mass, but it's still a great camp. By the end of the week my very first year, nearly everyone knew my name, I had 20 penpals, and the director/owner knew my name. I was always very impressed and never wanted to leave. I don't see what people are complaining about on here bc I know my friends and I were in love with it!
Not the greatest. First of all, why bother seperating the teens of opposite gender? I could understand that if the camp was a lot more religious in it's program, but it's all about making friends and having a good time, very little religion involved at all. The food was terrible and the cabins? Horrible. The only good part was the staff.