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7/25/17 |
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I visted this camp for 4 nights through a "Sleep-A-Week" program with my old day camp. And let me tell you, it almost scared me off sleepaway camp for life! The bunks were disgusting and cramped, and the showers had mold. The pool was foggy, and the activities were... less than desirable. There were barely any water refiling stations around camp, and I was almost dehydrated! About half of the activities were held in little hut lke things. But, the icing on top of the cake was the food. It was awful! One day they sevred mac-and-cheese. Almost half of my cabin got sick, and one girl had to sleep in the infirmary! Tjis was not while I was there, but ONE BOY LITERALLY DIED FROM "GASTROMINAL ISSUES! DIED! If you care about your children and want to give them a valuable camp experience, DO NOT send them to camp Nah Jee Wah.
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"Bacteria killed 11-year-old boy, summer camp tells parents | NJ.com" - http://www.nj.com/bergen/index.ssf/20... |
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"11-Year-Old New Jersey Boy Dies Suddenly After Falling Ill At Jewish Camp – The Forward" - http://forward.com/fast-forward/37681... |
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8/2/13 |
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I don't really like this camp. I am a student from JCH and got a virus, and so did THE WHOLE ENTIRE TZ GROUP! We all think its because of either the food or there was a virus already going on there. I am sorry but I don't like this much! I loved the big swing activity and the banana boat, but that's all I liked. the rooms and bunks were OK. But I am sorry I don't like this camp from the virus!
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5/20/13 |
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I just finished my NJW and im so sad camps over! but the good thing is I'm going to the upper camp CLC! NJW is the most amazing camp in the world. i have made my bestest friends and the counselors are awesome! the food is actually great! the activities are so much fun and the bunks arent so bad. i would recommend this camp! you will have the best summer and when camp ends you will want to go right back!!!! NAH JEE WAH OUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME! The evening activities are really fun too! also the division activities one time in Hannah we got to do a fashion show for our counselors and cover them in Newspaper! it was so much fun! the infirmary isnt so bad they really take care of you if your sick or hurt. the nurses are really nice too. the pool isnt too cold and the lake is so much fun! theres a trampoline in the middles with a swing and a huge slide with an iceberg you climb and a lot of boats and things and its just the best time ever! i recommend going to this camp you will have a
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1/12/13 |
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I've been going to nahjeewah for 2 years and I love it. I don't know where to begin! Well first of all, the activities are soooo much fun. Activities include: creramics, cooking, games, newspaper, arts and crafts, den, lake, pottery, woodshop, athletics, drama, den, high ropes, chemistry, biology, astronomy, dance, and even more! We eat 3 meals a day with 2 snacks. Sure the food isnt te best by camp isn't all about the food! There is a wide variety of food: breakfast-any cereal you can imagine, eggs, bagels, French toast, French toast sticks, ect.... Morning drinks include hot cocoa, orange juice, and water. Lunch-Mac n cheese, pasta, salad bar, pb+j sandwiches, pizza, grilled cheese, ect.,.... Dinner- lasagna, baked ziti, sloppy joe, Chinese food, pasta, salad bar, pb+j sandwiches, ect.. On a scale of 1-10 the food gets a 7. Bunks: on a scale from 1-10 bunks get a 8.5. The only problem is that the bunks aren't so spacious. I think there isn't enough room but we manage. I ? NJW!!!
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10/2/12 |
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Being a non for profit camp, nah jee wah is not going to dig too deep into your pockets. The food is quite acceptable for camp, and the medical attention is pretty good. After sending my child there for one summer we have decided to give it another try. My one major complaint is the camp director, Anne Tursky, is very unapproachable, and not friendly.
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9/6/12 |
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It is my children's 3rd summer at nah-jee-wah and they adore this camp. It is all they talk about for 10 months! they don't mention the food and they don't go for the food--they go for the friends.The aren't malnurished so....
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8/6/12 |
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i went for 3 years to NJW! i ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!! I'm going to CLC for my first year but i hear its FANTASTIC! the food is good for a sleep away camp and two of my best camp friends are gluten free and they say the gluten free food is actually not bad, its pretty good! i suggest NJW or CLC! the activities are super fun the counselors are so nice and if u don't feel good the Big I (the infirmary) is great and all the nurses so sweet! i have had a great time every year! i have made amazing friends! hope you go, you won't regret it!
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7/15/12 |
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If you like the taste of prison food then you'll enjoy this camp. I used to send my children here but once I visited the camp it totally changed the way I thought about it. To start, it doesn't feel like a camp. The kids are set up in bunks with electricity and bathrooms! The camp my kids go to now they have "shelters" which is basically a roof with screen around it. Now that's a fun and authentic camp experience. When we visited the kids on visiting day the food was disgusting. They say this is usually what they eat. BLECHHHH! GROSS! My children also spoke of "too many activities". It was hard to choose what you wanted and everything was always filled up. The "lake" is more like a pond. It smells bad and the water is red with plenty of duck feathers. Not good swimming water.
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2/3/11 |
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Both my daughters went to NJW for 3 years; fabulous camp, caring staff, great activities/trips; any issues immediately addressed; both made amazing friends for life. Highly recommend. Down to earth kids - no "japs".
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7/16/10 |
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this camp is awesome!! all the staff are great!! the kids are really nice, and if there is a problem they will do their best to fix it! i stayed only for 2 weeks this year, but next year i will be going for a full summer!!
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7/29/09 |
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My daughter loves this camp! She made wonderful friends and the staff and activities are excellent! She couldn't wait to go back again this summer!
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7/22/09 |
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My daughter went here for 3 years and is now in CLC; my 2nd daughter is in her 2nd year here. Having a great time, a bit homesick, but it was immediately addressed. Awesome friendly counselors, mostly from overseas. Great facilities and activities! Wouldn't go anywhere else.
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4/7/09 |
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My older son went for three years and has now moved up to CLC. My younger one went to First Step last year and will be going to NJW this summer for one session. They both LOVE the camp. More things to do then there is time to do them...food? yeah, it's camp...but for camp it's not bad! Great responsiveness from camp staff for us parents (we had a medical issue that needed attention and were very pleased with the way it was handled). Can't say enough good things. I would never send my kids anyplace else.
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2/22/08 |
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Camp was soooooo great! I made so many friends. Everything was great except for the food. I am definitely going back this summer.
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8/7/07 |
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This was ou daughter's first year at camp. She was so happy. The facilities are great. She loved the lake and the ceramics. She said the relgious aspect was made to be fun. The only problem was that the bunk was a little tight,but that was because there were five staff members in the bunk for 15 kids. The bunks were brand new. She said the food was fine and that there was always something to eat even if you are picky. She is excited to go back next year!
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8/6/07 |
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Wonderful camp!! My daughter is in her third year - absolutely LOVES it. She even enjoys celebrating Shabbat - she tells me "they make it fun". Has made friends for life. Had no issue addressing problems with Director if any arose. Food - not so great, but it's camp.
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6/11/07 |
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My kids were verty homesick and did not have the attention that was needed. Now they will be attending a more upscale camp that is actually worth the money you are going to spend on a summer sleepaway camp. In my kids words they said it stunk and they hated it!!!
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3/31/07 |
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Love it went there 5 yrs ago with my bbfl for the first step program. Seemed very nice although my new camp we get second helpings on food!
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2/22/07 |
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it was better then most sleep away camps, food was good. but you could only have one helping which definitly was not enough.
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10/26/06 |
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I loved this camp when I went there. They some some really great activities, but they good ones filled up really quickly. I really liked that way they planned everything. Additionally the food wasn't the best but what do you expect from camp food, its never great anywhere.
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8/28/06 |
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i really liked this camp. i had so much fun! the only problem was that it was a lot of walking, more than 3 miles a day at least but the camp experince was well worth it.
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8/19/06 |
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The best camp ever!great staff,great facilities,individualised where every camper is given the attention they require,I would reccommend this camp to everyone!
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5/31/06 |
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My kids complained of not getting enough attenion. My kids weren't even aloud to go to the nurse more than 3 times a week
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