Tranquillity Camp reviews

THIS IS THE BEST PLACE EVER! You can go to any camp, some counslers will be bad some will be good. I am a good counsler and I loved my campers. Cleanup is no big deal its just so the kids learn to clean up after themselfs so they dont like in a pig stye. I have been going to camp for many years and i have made the best friends of my life. now i cant stand my home friends and i love it. I will be going to camp for a very long time still. My mother went to camp my sister went to camp and now i go to camp. I'm even with one of my camp friends now that i've been friends with since 2003. this is the best place ever and i make more friends every year and it instills the best values a child will ever learn. I LOVE CAMP AND I STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU SEND YOUR CHILDREN HERE. i love it and its unlike any camp, its better in that its tradition enrtiched and just spectacular.

You really get what you pay for with this camp. My son thought it was the worst. They don't even have a tour prior to signing up. They say word of mouth is all we need and there's a waiting list. That's because of the cost....Its cheap. Spend the extra money your kids are worth it.

This will be my daughter's 8th summer at TY.It is her home away from home and instills solid values;not filled with spoiled brats. The kids are respectful. They keep in touch through the winter and love each other deeply. There are many activities and they keep adding more each year. There are now filtered water fountains. The complaints about the water have to do with the sulfer content of the ground in upstate NY. For anyone who knows about this,people spend a lot of money to go to sulfer springs for their medicinal value. The matriarch of the camp said she lived well into her 90s because of the water...the kids learn to live with it as needed. The food is the best camp food around. The vegetables, fish and kosher meat and chicken are always fresh. The Friday night dinner is like being at home and has multiple courses; not a starch based camp menu. The property is huge with room for expansion. Generations have attended considering the camp has been around over 90 years!

Fist thing first, it’s not bad for the money. It is an affordable alternative, if you want your kids to get a camp experience. Facilities are OK, some bunks better then others, depending on the age group. Younger kids have older bunks. The new bunks are great. The food is great, kids did not complain, just the wate, it stinks, literally. The bad thing, there is NOTHING to do. The kids hang out all day and talk, there is not structure. Given all that, my kids loved it. The counselors are mean, because they are probably bored out of their minds. As a parent, I want my kids to experience different activities and have some variety. If you can afford more money, send them somewhere else

THIS Is THE WORST CAMP YOU COULD IMAGINE. First of all, the water tasted like garbage. it could have been puke for all i know. Also, you had to do chores all day like scrubbing toliets and cleaning the floor. THIS IS A CAMP PEOPLE!! You don't pay to do chores!!! The counselors were horrible! They would allow their "Boyfriends" to come into our bunks at night while we trying to sleep and then they blasted their music while having a party. Then they would wonder why nobody got any sleep!!!!! Worst of all, was the activites. There were NONE!!!!! Everybody would just sit around in a circle all day watching the counselors have fun!!!!!!!

Awesome experience! Went here from 7 - 13 years old and I'm now 51! This is a camp that instills patriotism, respect for yourself and others, and is FUN! The leadership believe in American values and your kid will not just 'go to camp' -- he or she will gain a lifelong experience to cherish. This camp is simply the BEST! It is timeless... Roy sends

i love this camp i'c been going for 3 years now and they'v been the best 3 summers of my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I LOVE CAMP TRANQUILLITY. i went here for 2 years and they were seriously the best two summers of my life!

there is no place id rather be, ive made the best friends i will ever have there! sometimes u get a bad counselor but u wont even notice cause the times are so much fun and ull never want to leave

plain and simple i've gone to like 5 different camps and this is my favorite, no doubt in my mind,BEST CAMP EVER

i went to this camp for three years and it was the best camp i ever went to. i reccomend this camp to everyone.some counslers are very good and some are bad.

With grass so green and sky's so blue. this is the best camp ever. i been their for a long time and i have to say, i have had good counselors and bad counselors. the bad counslers now that i think about them made my group even tighter. the facilities are so nice. the sport center to the new boys house make this place so wonderful. the activities are fun, you do see repetition but only the good activities. softball and tether ball are the biggest. tether ball for the kids but a ty softball game last forever. the personal attention that the kids get is good. the staff live with the kids so there is easy communication. ther is no better camp.

This is the best camp on the earth and i love my whole bunk and this year we r goin up the hill so said cause we r leavin the lane. The food is the best conserolus so nice and the best activitites so much everyone she go 2 this camp and have the time of there lives my kids or defitly going to this camp

Camp is seriously the best place on Earth.I cant live without it. I miss the perfect clouds and all my friends. I miss evrything so much its like im in depression. I cant belive someone wouldnt like it. it so incredible especialy the views. i even got a picture of hot pink lighting over the mountains at night. eastview is the best bunk evr and i was sad to leave it but its ok cuz next year ill be up the hill in gama and setting breakfast, the bad part is waking up early but if its for camp its worth it. Another thing is next year ill be able to go to prom. ive only been going to camp for 2 years but evry year i wasnt here was boring. my whole year i wait for the day i can come back if any eva peps are reading this i miss you so much you will be able to no who this is from if you know the inside joke im trying to get up to 1000 words the limit just plz read this its worth it i love anyone who went to camp i cant wait to get back ill miss you !!!!!! love, Mariah Carey (sariah carey) <3!

this is a great camp i cant get enough of it especialy if your a wealthy jew and the hive is buzzin with hunnies(howl0

I LOVE THIS CAMP. THOUGH SOMETIMES THE STAFF IS BAD, YOU STILL HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME. THE FOOD WAS OKAY THIS YEAR. BUT MY COUNSLERS WERE GOOD AND BAD. MY FAVORITE CONSLER WAS CORKY. I RECOMMEND THIS CAMP TO EVERYONE WHO WANTS TO HAVE A GOOD TIME.

I love this camp soooooooo much i cant even explain to all off you that hate it i dont really understand. I left the camp crying to stay! Right now im counting down the days till i go back!! This is the best camp ever!! I made soo many new friends this year and i cant wait to see them all again next yearr and also make new friends!!! So overall this is suchh a great camp!!!!!!!!!<333 I LOVE TRANQUILLITY<33

camp ty has been my home away from home for 5 years. theres no place id rather be during the summer than up thte mountain in earlton for this once in a lifetime expierience

just got back from 3 weeks, cant wait till next year to go for whole summer. The best time I ever had.

This camp is rich in tradition and really teaches your kids the tright lessons- it is awesome and great value

I love this camp. It will mark my 4th summer. I have made so many nice friends here, and the food is spectacular. The counselors are extremely nice and they know how to have fun with their campers. So many sports/ activities to do there. The camp itself has over 1000 acres and every inch of it is beautiful. Camp TY is the best camp on EARTH!!!

I love this camp. The best camp ever, great ppl, great food, great activites and fun stuff 2 do there!!!!!!! I <3 TY!

This camp was okay, I'm going again for 5 weeks (2nd and 3rd session.) I loved it though, the food was GREAT!!!! The counslers don't really care about the campers. (Most of them.) One night I remember it was like 3 AM and they had a lot of other counslers in their room. They were being VERYYYY loud. I put my I-pod on. Oh well!! Fun camp though.

Tranquillity is the best camp in the entire world. The school year can't go by quick enough, I really do live 10 months for 2. The friends I've made at camp are my best friends in the entire world, I couldn't imagine my life without them. We all forward to spending our summers together at TY year after year. We love our counselors, the food, the activities, our bunks, the sports center, Lake Pearl,tetherball, sing, stunt, sundays on the field, cheering after meals and everything else. Everything about this camp is amazing. I love tranquillity

I didn't want to come to this camp and as a result my mother forced me to go. That was the best thing she has ever done for me. I have made some of the best friends in the world from here, and I have become a better person from being there. The director, head counselors, and staff really all helped me in that awkward stage in my life of growing up. I really appreciate everything they have done for me even when they forced me to write a letter home. It's been a place where I can go to as a second home, and a place that I never want to leave. Whether it's doing clean up, going to activities, or just hanging out with my friends this camp is a simple place where people don't judge you and treat you like a normal person. I look forward to many more summers there, and even more memories that will last a lifetime. Did I mention the new houses are amazing?

This Camp is great it teaches alot to your kids about self resonsibliy, and how to keep them selfs clean even in the coldest of water

THIS WILL BE MY 5 SUMMER AT TY. IT IS THE BEST PLACE ON EARTH. I CANT WAIT FOR THE SUMMER. I HAVE MADE MY BEST FRIENDS THERE. THE COUNCELORS ARE COOL. NEW HOUSES ARE AMAZING. CANT WAIT TO USE THE NEW SOCCER FIELD.

I spent 15 years at this camp, as a camper and then as a counselor. This is definitely a place to make lifelong friends. The camp is one of the oldest in the country, so they must be doing something right. Although its true that the facilities are not top rate, they are constantly making improvements with the help of a loyal alumni. I grew up as an inner city child and was always thankful to be in the country for 8 weeks every summer. I was able to get a taste of what its like to live with other people, to socialize with suburban children, and have a large family (which I do not have at home. I pretty much grew up at camp and my advice is to make sure your child is open-minded and friendly; then the clickiness which some people described, is not a factor. I plan to one day send my children here as well.

you do not do anything there the counsolurs i had were cruel and unjust to me they made fun of me and so did my cabin mates you do nothing there and they do judge you by how you look.

Everything at this camp is fascinating! I have made so many great friends and they will probably know me forever. The activities are really fun too.

I was both a camper and counselor at Tranquillity and no other experience I've had can compare to my time there. The incredible memories I have are a result of the simple yet meaningful days I spent with my camp friends. Tranquillity boasts beautiful scenery, amazing facilities and traditions that you cannot find at other camps. While the staff is young, they are home-grown; their love for Tranquillity ensures that they will work their hardest to give each camper the same experience they had. The alumni remain active because fond feelings for this camp never fade. I recommend sending your children here for a real camp experience. There is more to Tranquillity than what initially meets the eye - do not mistake simplicity for inadequacy. The Tranquillity experience is like nothing else.

Tranquillity is my home away from home. I can't imagine my life without camp. I had been to 2 other sleepaway camps before going to Tranquillity and neither compared. I've been at TY for the last 8 years and I never want to stop going back. My friends from home don't understand how someone could love camp so much, but even after spending just a short time at TY it's easy to see the friends you make at camp turn into family. The lessons and traditions of camp make it so special. It doesn't matter what brand of clothes you are wearing or what your parents do for a living, Tranquillity is a place to be yourself for 2 months and have an amazing time without any pressures. It truly is a privilege to be able to attend such an amazing sleepaway camp. Sending you children to Tranquillity will be the best decision you will ever make, it truly is a remarkable place

The Directer was very rude and the staff poorly trained. The bunks were filthy and there were times when they had no nurse on site. Poorly run overall, no accountability for counselors.

It was awesome, I'm Marsella D. and I was in East, they boys are kute,the food rocks and it's sooo much fun.What else could make a better summer? Tell me..<3 M.D.

its a good camp but u cant bring any thing like psp or a cell phone my 3 summer second best 1st was best espechily my consler

Tranquillity holds a very special place in my heart- I am a second generation Tranquillityite. Having just finished my tenth summer overall and my third on staff, I can tell you that there are no friends that I have like my camp friends. I had the privilege of being one of the first to live in the brand-new boys' bunks, and it was a factor in making this my best summer yet (and I don't say that every summer). I highly recommend this camp to all who are interested- I spent seven incredible summers here as a camper and I would not trade those summers for anything.

I went there a long time ago, so perhaps things have changed. I have many horror stories though from my three years there, including a too young 15-yr old head counselor when I was only 8, being forced to share a bed with another girl because they ran out of space, being forced to eat food I despised, and "hiking" to a candy store on a busy road on Shabbat (for years this is what I thought hiking was supposed to be). I know many people love this camp, but perhaps you have to be a certain kind of kid and get lucky with counselors you have. Although tradition can be great, I think it mires this camp down, because there are many traditions left (although perhaps now gone, I don't know) that are very antiquated and cruel, such as handing out different size "T"s at the end of the session depending on how good a camper you were. It was always clear that it depended on popularity and was quite hurtful to many of us.

Went to camp for 9 summers, made lifelong friends.Beautiful dining room,sports complex,and new boys bunks. Wish I was still there !

1st year was the best year ever!! Made TONS of friends!! 2nd year my friends from the previous year were in one crowded bunk, so I was stuck with really mean girls. I HATED it. I wished I could go home. 3rd year, not sure if i am going or not. My mom went, and I want 2 make her proud.

I wasted two summers of my life at this camp. everyone there is spoiled and not willing to make new friends. there are absolutely no activities, and the living conditions are brutal. the only thing i did there was cry.

i love ty!! i am going on to my fifth summer! i cant wait to see everyone and have an amazing ntime like every other summer! see you in summer of 2007

I can't wait to send my kids here so they can have the same amazing experiences I had when I was at camp. I still miss it, espcially when summer comes around. Not a day goes by that I don't think about TY. Looking forward to visiting my kids every summer so I can relive some of those memories.

I love camp Tranquillity more than anything in the entire world. Coming to TY was the best decision i ever made. I made the best friends in the world, and the directors are amazing. This summer will only be my 5th, and i regret the fact that i'm not going on my 7th or 8th summer. Tranquillity is amazing and i'll be going back for years to come.

This is the best camp you will ever find. And for all those of you who hated it it was probually becuase you werent freindly, outgoing and willing to make freinds. I have spent some of the best days of my life at this camp...words can not descibe how much I wish it was summer already so that I can have an amazing time. Sending your kids here will be the best decision you will ever make and those people who think this camp is for spoiled rich japs are wrong sure alot of people are jappy and i cant say i dony contribute. But alot of my freinds arent at all and we all have a great time together. Sure we pull a prank once in a while but honetly who doesnt? WORDS CAN NTO DESCRIBE HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS CAMP!

Weird. Its SO rich with traditions and stuff, which is really cool in a way, but can make you feel left out if it is your first summer there, don't know anyone, and did not have parents and grandparents that went there. Still, an amazing community, really neat how involved the alumni are. If you can get into the traditions and stuff, I think its possible to have an amazing time. My three weeks there were not the best of my life, but I went the worst year to start out, the waiter year. So...It could be the right place for the right kind of person.

Decent food, good location, but the counselors are varied. I went there for six weeks and would have like it more if the counselors had actually paid attention to what was happening in my group

This camp is the best! i spent 12 amazing summers there. I met great people and made best friends. TY is my family. It's my home. My kids (when i have kids) will be going there.

The ten best summers of my life were spent at Camp TY. I look forward to sending my children here in the next few years.

There is no other camp that compares to TY. I am the person I am today because of dear old(may she rest in peace) Pearly C.

My experience at this Tranquility was unforgettable. I will always remember the ten summers as a camper, counselor, and head counselor that I spent there. It is truly a home away from home for me and always will be!

This camP has a spirit about it, where those who go to this camp never forget their wonderful experiences, and form relationships that last a lifetime!

I have gone to this camp for 2 years and it sucked. I had no fun and all i wanted to do there is go home. A lot of the kids were idiots and i would recommend it to nobody.

I grew up at this camp. I have made a lot of close friends and will definitly send my unborn children there. The water does taste like sulfer but who cares. It is so much better than these luxury country club camps that all these little rich kids are going to. It teaches you about yourself and the world. The administration were alright but they didn't appreciate my services when I was a counsler (the Best there ever was!!) and I payed attention to all of my campers needs. In all seriousness this place is unbelievable and you will never have an experience like it ever again!!

its an awesome camp!! although i only went for 2 weeks. next time ill go for a six week session. great place to have fun.....make friends and get the best out of your summer.good food and nice councelors and nnice kids. very social life and great weekends!!! nice bunks nice view and nice pools ( although they are kind of cold)i have nothin bad to say about the camp! great place to spend your summer!

i went to this camp a long time ago. the staffing waas terrible. they paid no attention. the food wasnt that bad which was surprising . i vaguely remember this camp, but i remember those friday nights in that steaming hot barn , watching plays which i never was casted in. its a great camp and it started off my sleep away experiences, even as an extremely young camper. the water tastes terrible but i really would recomend this camp.

This camp really does create everlasting friendships. I have made some of my best friends here, and I will continue to be close with all the people that I have come across. Yes some of the counselors sucked, but some were the reasons why camp was so amazing. I look foward to spending my summers there, and when I am finally done I plan on sending my children there. Tranquillity is truly for the rest of your life.

When I was a camper at this camp, the councelors NEVER paid any attention to me. I did a 3 week session. In those three weeks, I had my towel stolen while I took a shower, got hit with a ping pong table from which I still have a mark (it has been many years), and I spent about a week in the infirmary for a severe sunburn that the nurse told me to use aloe on to make it feel better. The bunks were not too bad, but the staff pays virtually no attention to the campers as they were often hid away in their own rooms. The food was not that good. The water that comes out of the fountains tastes like sulfur. They do have good rainy day activities. I guess you get your money's worth because the camp isn't all that expensive. The administrators at the camp are all VERY nice. Hopefully, since I was last at the camp, these things have improved.

This camp is the best in the world, I have been going for 9 summers! it rocks, the people are awesome, and the activities are fun. Everyone should go here!

I WENT TO THIS CAMP AND IT IS HORRIBLE!! I HAD THE WORST SUMMER OF MY LIFE THERE, AND I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS CAMP TO ANYONE. I HAVE BEEN TO OTHER SLEEP AWAY CAMPS, AND THIS IS BY FAR THE WORST ONE.

Great Place for kids to grow. learn and create a lasting friendships, Great caring staff. I have nothing negative to say, Only Great things!!

this camp is amazing. ive met great people here and it is so much fun, if your looking for a great camp to go to this is the one. every one is so nice and i have great friends. woooooot =) stunt night is fun =]