Camp Kodiak reviews

Our son was diagnosed with Asperger's (mild) and we would not have trusted any other camp to look after him. We had to have an "interview" initially. His first two years were a bit rocky although he certainly had fun (insisting he go back for the 2nd year was one of the hardest things we've done as parents). He's now gone 5 years and really enjoys it. The transformation in his self-confidence has been remarkable and it has really helped his socialization. This is a remarkable camp and we are fortunate is it so close. Dave has done an amazing job getting the land and putting everything together. I'm startled by some of the negative comments but they seem to mainly be from disgruntled campers and a couple of parents. It's true that with this kind of camp you cannot please everyone. But camp Kodiak is truly an amazing place with the most diverse set of activities we've seen and we are so happy with our son's progress.

My 10 year old son attended last year for the first time and had a great time. He is going back this year and is really looking forward to it. We drive all the way from Illinois and it is worth every minute. He loved the food (and he is a picky eater), enjoyed the activities and made lots of friends. When we picked him up at the end of camp he was SO happy, it was really awesome. His letters were very overwhelmingly positive (he tends to emphasize the negative). After reading the reviews on this site I asked him specifically about the counselors and Dave and he had no negative feedback.

We registered my boys at Camp Kodiak last summer in spite of some some of the ratings on this site, and I'm really happy we did. Both of my boys had an amazing summer at camp and returned home with more confidence, improved social skills and friendships that have continued throughout the winter months. Their teachers are amazed at the changes they have seen. At last kids are calling and the boys have been busy almost every weekend. This is a first for both of them. Until this year neither of them had ever been invited to a birthday party or a play date. Now they're almost too busy and the phone never stops ringing. We can't begin to express our gratitude to the folks at Camp Kodiak for the amazing work they have done with our boys. Camp has been a life altering experience for both of them.

Kodiak was everything my wife and I had hoped it would be, and more. Our son had the time of his life and can't wait to go back. His social skills improved so dramatically that his teachers really can't believe the change.

Camp Kodiak is truly a place to feel at home. The counselors are so nice and they come back year after year. There are hundreds of amazing things to do! My favorites are horseback riding and waterskiing. I also love campfires and evening activities. I made a ton of great friends and I can't wait to go back next summer!

Camp Kodiak is my favorite place on earth!!!

Overall solid camp that anyone can take something positive from.

This is such a great camp. Kodiak is set in the most beautiful place I have ever seen. I especially loved the overnights, the high ropes courses and the weekly Friday night dances. All the kids there are so nice to each other. My counselors were so nice and helpful to all of us. The food situation was pretty good. Sometimes I hated the main thing that they were serving but they always had other choices and I could find something that I loved. I can't wait to go back next summer.

We just came back from camp and the summer was boring. A counselor always ignored me and yelled at me. This camp is like North korea

I sent my son to camp and he came back a changed kid! He couldn't stop talking about all the great activities he had done, the great counsellors he had, and the new friends he made. Three years later, every spring when it starts to get warm he can't stop talking about going back!

I’m very disappointed in the comments made. This will be my 3rd summer at camp as a counsellor and a 3rd summer for my 2 kids.As a parent and a counsellor I see nothing but FANTASTIC things at this camp.Of course not everything is perfect, what is? My kids absolutely love it and so do I.It has been an amazing experience.As for Dave.What do you think would happen if he didn’t discipline or have rules?There is 280+ campers at a time, no discipline would = disaster.I'm I not right? Not all kids need the some kind of discipline or any at all.I have seen Dave do nothing but wonderful things for these kids. It’s a great camp!!The Food is not that bad. It’s not like Mom’s cooking that’s for sure but we must all admit that there is some favourites.As a Mom of 2 campers and a Mom that is there with her kids and can see what goes on,I would recommend this camp 100%.As for those with such negative comments and thoughts,why don’t you try and see the bright side of things instead for the dark side.

I am confused by the negative comments on this bulletin board! I did a lot of research before sending my kid to Camp Kodiak and it's very highly regarded by my son's pediatrician and psychologist. The staff I met were positive and professional, and dealt with my son's homesickness with compassion and care. When I picked my son up at the end of the summer, he went on and on about the friends he had made and how much he loved camp. His teachers noticed a huge improvement in school and his increased self-confidence has carried over into the school year. He loved his time at Camp Kodiak and we are happy to send him back for another summer!

I have been to this school only twice. The people(kids in particular) are cool but some counselors rn't that great. half the activities you are forced to do even if you have a fear of something they have to do with. Most common is fear of hights. The food is not that good and you barley get enough to last 2 hours without goin hungry. ALL the food is sugar free(exept the tiny desserts). Lastly the directer Dave, is an AWESOM person to know.

Awesome camp. The staff are great and the activities really help!

suxs my last year

the price of this camp is way too high.ihated this camp.it reminded me of the movie heavywieghts with ben stiller.the directer was a master sadist. and hates kids.the lake was yellow.the food sucks.

dave stooch i mean stoch stinks they have a room for restraing people they say 123 like the other poster said.and then tehy take you to the office and restrain you.camp kodiak stinks.

Camp Kodiak is the best summer camp I have ever gone to. This is my third summer back at Kodiak. There is so much to do at camp Kodiak. My favourite things to do at camp Kodiak are sailing and riding. The food there is super. The staff there are great. I really enjoy the evening activities planned for of every evening. From Colin Brown

This camp was/is a saving grace for our child. He lives to attend this camp each summer and he's made and maintained friendships with many of the campers and their parents. It has been a good investiment, a safe and happy place to be and this will be his 5th year attending. I have highly recommended this camp to other parents of high needs children. The staff training is exceptional and the attention and care given to my child is as good as it gets. It's a one to two ratio of staff to kids, the activities are fun and teach good life skills in a way that is accepted easily by those who learn differently. In the past 4 years I have met teachers, physicians, psychiatrists, psychologist, ocupational therapists and other professionals who have an interest in children with ADD and ADHD. These people have chosen to work at this camp because it is a great training ground and they WANT to be there. We're glad we found it and so is our son!

The councillers are very mean. One told me to shut up, one said I was fat, and they get mad at you for no good reason. This camp should have better councillers and should be observed by the OCA.

i thought the councillers are very strict and kind at the same time the go karts sux and they made you eat food you dont like! i am going there this year and if i dont like it i am going to a different camp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

this camp is ok some people like it some people don't

First of all this camps food was horrible, the kids were mean, when you get hurt the nurses take like 3 hours just to check you. The punishment given out by the councillers are horrible. Like they'll say thats 1-2-3. You out. One time I went to tthe office and my councellour came in looked at me and walked out. I asked the secratery to bring me and my freind back. The councellors are really mean.

I just went there this year for my 4 th year. My counsallors made me go to the office all the time even when i was stress and i said f***! by accident. One time dave Stoch grab me on the arm really hard.

Just finished my 12th year (2nd on as staff after 10 as a camper) and still loving it. Activities are great but after so many years begin to seem monotonous. Some of the facilities have outdated equipment but everything still works. Staff go through extensive training before campers arrive and the results of the training are clear. the 2-1 camper-counselor ratio ensure lots of personal attention. When I was a camper I thought that perhaps camp was expensive but as I grew up and realized how much camp had improved my quality of living I reflect that I'd be willing to pay almost any price to send my future kids to Camp Kodiak.

My 16 year old son had a wonderful experience. He said the counsellors were awesome and he made friends. He has a lot of difficulties so it is hard for him to be comfortable away from home. We were thrilled.

dave isn't so bad but the staff isn't the greatest i prefer day camps because of the food. it is much better. i go 2camp kodiac every other year. it doesn't suck. its fun but not the best

My two children have gone to Camp Kodiak for a total of seven years between the two of them and they both loved the camp. My ten year old is there at the moment and wants to stay for the second session if there is an opening. Having visited the camp over the past four years at least half of each cabin's 9-10 children are return campers for more than two years. The camp must be doing something right. The negative comments in prior ratings do not ring true. My kids think Camp Kodiak is heaven on earth.

I agree the camp is bad i go there Dave Stoch almost kicked my friend out because he took 18 mins to get dress the food is bad the health clinic nureres are mean the only good thing about the camp is the friends

Dave Stoch is terrible. I agree with the other poster saying he is a dictator. The cooks don't seem to know anything about food safety (burgers were black on the outside and PINK on the inside) the food alone made me go vegetarian immediately after leaving there, and they wouldn't let me have the food I wanted, so half the time I only ate the bread (which by the way was excellent). Pottery was fun, and I didn't enjoy much else.

This camp was so much fun!

At Camp Kodiak you get what u pay for.... U pay the money foer either 4 weeks, 3 weeks or the full 7 weeks....you also get to have fun with your friends... even if it's your first year...you make friends realli quickly... When it was my first year... I went up to kodiak with my parents... I was greeted by all the councellors clapping and singing... It was amazing...I made friends the first day I was there....Everyone was really friendly... I was a little afraid to be away from home but I quickly adjusted... The first morning was the best... I had sooo much fun and quickly forgot about how much I wanted to go home... I have now been at Kodiak for 5 yrs... And I do not regret ever going there.... Thank you for providing me with so many activities... CAMP KODIAK IS THE BEST!!!

Dave is terrible and dosent listen to what you say. he is a dictator. the camp is for communists

boo..this camp sux