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8/8/18 |
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My child has been to many city run and private camps over the past five years but Camp Naorca is unfortunately the worst camp that my child has been to. According to my kid, on the first day, they sat in the sun in circle and listened to the rules for half a day. They were not allowed to sit in the shade. The counsellors ate cupcakes and freezies in front of the kids and when asked whether he could have one, was told they were for counsellors only. My kid got yelled at by the bus monitor because he fell asleep on the bus ride back. Apparently, kids are not allowed to sleep on the bus. The campers were instructed not to apply sunscreen prior to swimming at the outdoor pool. There are no playground structures, no canoeing and no rock climbing. Overall my kid found the camp to be very boring and we will not be signing him again next year.
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7/26/16 |
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This is a great camp for city kids to enjoy nature and the day-camping experience. My son has gone to NAORCA for 3 years now. It's been amazing for his self esteem. He's made strong friendships, enjoys the activities, and loves his counsellors. The group songs make him feel like he belongs, he enjoys the ghost stories, learning about nature, archery, singing on the bus, swimming, and the cookouts. I can see that he might get bored of some of the activities after a few years, and he sometimes complains that there's no area with AC to cool off on the hottest days. But he comes home happy and totally exhausted, which is usually a sign of a good day for him.
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2/13/16 |
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Not a good camp, same activities every year does not change. Gets very boring. The Senior staff do not really care if the child has fun they are just waiting for the summer to be over and for there next pay check.
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2/25/14 |
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Went to Naorca as a kid and loved it... went there for 6 ears in a row!
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3/27/13 |
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The camp is in a great location but it's potential is wasted. Negatives: 1)the camp is only from 9am to 4pm. When you factor in the time spent getting off the bus on arrival, lunch time, getting to the swimming pool and back, getting ready to get on a bus to go home at the end of the day, there is not that much time left for "camp life" itself. 2) Because the camp is finished so early , most of activities (including swimming) are done during the hottest time of the day and under brightest of the sun. 3) The swimming pool they use - at Irving Chapley CC - is dirty and quite far (requires busing to get there)- I'd rather my kids not go to the pool at all than go to Irving Chapley. 3) Individual counselors can be well-meaning and enthusiastic but the general atmosphere created by management is not very friendly. Overall, it seems that the camp exists to mostly provide comfortable employment to people running the camp rather than to give kids genuine and fun camp experience.
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7/23/11 |
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I went there from when I was 7 up to about 10 and I hated it. Worst experience of my LIFE!
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5/25/11 |
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I have been at Naorca for 9 years as camper, volunteer and staff. So much is amazing about it that makes me (and most of my colleagues) keep coming back year after year.
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8/8/10 |
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loved it, went ther for over 5 years now, i just signed up for LIT this year...out trips only suck if the weather is bad, then you have to stay in ur tents...lol
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8/11/09 |
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i love this i have been going for 5 years and the staff is totally awesome i learned so much in there and the forest. My favourite part was the out-trips. Naorca will always be in my heart
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2/13/09 |
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This camp is pretty good!!!! I've gone one year as a oathfinder, and another as an LIT!!!! And this year I'll hopefully get accepted as a leader! And btw ( awww I lost the game ). Lmao :p. ...
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1/11/09 |
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I went to this camp as kid and Loved it ! I have the fondest memories and long lasting friendships. I remember learning swimming skills and passing the swim test to go in the deep water it was a great feeling! I loved the games and the counselors and went there from blue jays to eagles
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5/28/08 |
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I Love this camp!!! I had ben Attending it for 7 years!! woot woot!! Remember all the What whaaaaaaaats with Steve and the craaaaazy song we would sing as we were coming to camp!! "OOOOO were form Naorca and were on the best team..." Iwent there from t-birds to being an LIT It was great!!! Ill never forget the great times!!!
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3/27/08 |
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WOW! I LOVE CAMP NAORCA!! I have been there for like 5 years and CANT GET ENOUGH!! Love the location!! The games, activities, and THE COUNSELORS!! Can't wait to go back and be a counselor in a few years!!! Can't wait for DODGEBALL and OUT TRIPS!!! My FAVOURITE camp!!
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7/6/07 |
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Great Camp. Bin here for 5 or 6 Years. Skyhalks to Eagles... BOO YAH!!!
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5/10/07 |
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I from NAORCA and I love it! Love being outside, Love the staff and LOVE the good times! If you like nature and making new friends this is the camp for you. The staff connect everything with nature and make it fun.
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4/20/07 |
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you kiidin'? I LURVE this camp! i attended it for 5 years and I'm SO gonna be a counsler in a few years! cool camp songs! "I swallow 2 mallows and a juice down..."
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1/26/07 |
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i've been to this camp for two years and after your first year there, it gets boring because all the games are the same and basically everything you do is the same each year. it's an ok camp.
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12/4/06 |
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this camp is good but as u gett older u begin 2 grow out of the stuff they do
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