Camp Skylemar reviews

A fabulous place to send the boys for the a camp getaway. The staff are great.

An undescribable place for young boys to become men. This is a camp of friendship and amazing people. My son had the time of his life here and I will be sending him ack for years to come.

Camp Skylemar is just what we were looking for. The Directors and staff are caring, involved, and take a personal interest in each camper and their family. The counselors and activities not only keep the boys engaged but teach the sport and more importantly, sportsmanship! Top priorities include safety and long lasting friendships. This is the ideal place for any boy who wants to learn sports or who may want the competition, who are self-sufficient or need a little extra attention. We could not be happier that we found Skylemar, and plan for it to be a constant in our sons summer for as long as possible!!

Skylemar is truly a unique place for boys! The kindness and friendships that develop each summer are tremendous. The staff is first class and they always maintain a nurturing and positive environment. The owners totally understand boys and they hold the highest quality standards for the entire camp. It is extremely important to them that everyone works together to have a ton of fun. The amazing lifelong memories makes Skylemar a very special place!

WE LOVE SKYLEMAR year-round. Our two boys attended camp for the past two years and are going back for their third summer. THE BEST SPORTS CAMP in the world in a culture of caring! We cannot get over HOW CARING THE ENTIRE PLACE IS. Once you meet Shep and Arleen, you see that the values come from the top. Their attention to fairness, friendship, and fun, they train their staff to understand that BEING AT SKYLMEAR IS A PRIVILEGE. Not just a summer job. It's an opportunity to help boys grow into better people for their whole lives. As a result, our boys have not only grown in skills in all their favorite sports, but have grown as young men. A haven of beauty on Trickey Pond, Skylemar is first-rate: with magnificent views overlooking the mountains inspire you as you emerge from your bunks each morning. Our boys call Skylemar their second home. And what a magnificent place it is, inside and out. When asked, what would you change for next summer, each of our boys says, Nothing!

Truly a great experience for my son, he came back with more confidence and is now excited to try new things. Before Skylemar he was reluctant to do new activites, now he jumps in. Everytime he talks about Skylemar he just lights up. He can't wait to go back to see all of his friends, not to mention Shep, Arleen and all the rest of the staff.

Absolutely THE BEST CAMP EVER! Shep and Arleen (directors) care so much the campers, families and employees. Everyday is a new Adventure at Skylemar, there is something here for everyone. All the programs focus on developing strong values in boys. It is in a beautiful location and the facilities are wonderful. My son has enjoyed many summers at this camp and he talks about his experiences all year long. He is counting down the days until he is back in Maine! The SPIRIT and TRADITIONS are always alive at Skylemar!

I spent five amazing summers as a camper at Camp Skylemar. I loved every minute of it. The activities are awesome. The evening activities and special events are great. Skylemar has the best staff. Everyone is really friendly and they all work very hard to make sure the kids are having a great time. Some of my favorite moments at camp have been, learning to water-ski, play hockey & lacrosse, catching my first fish, learning to put up a tent, acting in my first play, and improving in golf, tennis and basketball. The counselors are awesome. Most of them are college athletes and really know how to teach. Shep and Arleen are always around to talk to and have fun with. They do a great job making sure everyone has a great summer. You won't find a camp with nicer people. Everyone is so friendly and nice. They really make you feel like you are a part of the Skylemar family everyday.

I can not say enough to compilment Camp Skylemar. 3 out of our 4 children have gone there, and if it was co-ed our daughter would have gone as well. The directors treated our sons as if they were their own and treated us as if we were family not clients. Our sons have not only created lasting friendships with other campers, but they have also enjoyed staying in touch with the a good number of the staff members. It seems as if our sons come up with a positive connection with their Skylemar experience every day.

A wonderful place for boys and staff. I can not speak enough about the benefits of summer camp and skylemar is one of the best period. They are so much more then just a sports camp. They have everything and really care about each and every kid.

this camp means everything to me. this coming summer i will be going for my 7th strait year for 8 weeks like every other year. my two little brothers who are 9 have been going for a combined 11 years already. there has not been one summer where any of us has gone for less than 8 weeks and we dont plan on stopping. this camp means the world to me and my family, and i can't stress enough about how you should send you kids there. me, and my two little brothers ages combined are 32 and we have been giong to camp skylemar for 18 years combined.

I spent 3 summers as a counselor at Camp Skylemar and cannot say enough about what a wonderful place it truly is for both the campers and the staff. Everything good you could possibly wish for for your son happens at Skylemar during those 8 weeks of summer. The staff that they hire are consistently great and the directors, Shep and Arleen, are always there for every single boy no matter what. The days are scheduled so that there is ALWAYS something going on from the first morning announcement to the last one at night. Love all the kids, loved my fellow counselors and staff, loved the directors, wish I could be back every summer! Send your boys here if you can, you will NEVER regret it.

I was a counselor at Skylemar last summer and LOVED it. I can’t wait to come back next year. The place is incredible. I had never been to Maine before, and just couldn’t get over how beautiful it is. The camp is really well taken care of, and the facilities are solid. The lake is amazing. The owners of the camp run a really great program. They treat all the counselors well, help with anything and are very fair. They teach you all about kids, and helped me to get much better at coaching. The owners are really into safety, which makes a lot of sense. The guys in my bunk were awesome, and it felt really cool to know that they looked up to me. The job’s hard, but I always felt appreciated. The food’s great too! I ended up with lots of new friends, my body was in great shape, and now I know I want to be a teacher someday. Skylemar’s awesome. I wish I went to camp like this when I was a kid.

Camp Skylemar is an amazing camp! The food, staff, and the owners are all great. The only negative thing I could think of is that they need to switch up their evening activities. The kids go back every year already knowing what is going to happen. I'm sure it gets a little boring. They need to get creative and wip some new things up! I'm sure the kids would love to have a few surprises. You will never have a summer quite like a Camp Skylemar summer.

The Facilities are garbage. They label themselves to be a top notch sports camp but they can't even supply mediocre fields or equipment.

This camp is amazing your kids will love it i came at age 13 and i was in bunk 11 crazy huh but it was awsome everyone is so nice the counselors are like big brothers to me and your bunkmates are like brothers. this was my 1st year at this camp and i was so nervous on the car ride up but when they came off that bus i meet a brother of mine it feels so great . the sports are great and the staff is aways there for you. the facilities are amazing. But overall the camp is the best thing ever .

My kids have been going to Camp Skylemar for over 16 years combined and each year is better than the last. The owners are down to earth and totally clued in to boys. My kids are safe, happy, challenged, supported, encouraged and there is nowhere they'd rather be than there. They have made lifelong friends there. The counselors are excellent--great at the sports and skills for which they were hired and kind to the kids. This is not a camp where kids just sit around in the bunk--they is always something fun to do and always someone fun to do it with. There may be other camps in Maine with better facilities but the people, both staff and campers are unmatched. I cannot say enough good things about this camp. Bottom line: if you have a son and he likes sports and spending time with quality people Skylemar is the place for him!

Skylemar is the greatest place in the entire world. I went there as a camper starting at age 10 and then worked as a junior counselor. I just kept going back. There was nothing else I would rather do during the summer then spend it with the greatest group of guys in the world. The camaraderie and friendship at camp is absolutely amazing and the friends I made when I was 12/13 are still my best friends today. The staff is incredible and give the opportunity for kids to become friends with college students and those bonds stay forever. Color War at Skylemar lasts 5 days at the end of the summer and contains the greatest outpour of emotion anyone will ever encounter. The competitiveness is tremendous and every sport is intense, however after it is over everyone jumps into Trickey Pond to reconcile and become best friends once again. Skylemar will always occupy a special place in my heart. This box limits me to only 1000 characters, but I would need an endless amount to describe Skylemar.

i just got done working at skylemar. i had the best summer. the kids were great. the staff is AMAZING i made some of the best friends ill ever make this year at camp. as a counselor at that, i cant imagine bieng a kid there. id go back next year if i have the chance. skylemar we love to see you. nestled on those clear blue waters...skylemar waterfront staff 2009

Lovely, lovely people run this camp. The staff is beyond good. We wish we could find a girl's camp for our daughter that is just as good.

Kind, Caring people. Lot's of fun in a safe friendly environment. Small family run camp, where everyone knows everyone,life long friendships are created and with great traditions. The Best Staff!

Probably the BEST camp o the planet. From the first minute you arrive, you become part of the skylemar family and tradition,

The owners really care but the facitilty is faltering and getting worse. The healthcare of the campers is a bit appalling. The food is good. The waterfront program has been going downhill.

The owners are very nice, down-to-earth people. There is a team spirit and a feeling of inclusiveness at this camp.