Hello, Riders!

Do you know where you’re heading to camp this summer? If horseback riding is your passion, then perhaps today’s Blog post will introduce you to your next summer camp experience. We’re shining our summer camp spotlight over to the eastern border in the state of New York where we can focus in on Forrestel Riding Camp.

This beautiful institution sits on an 800-acre, working farm near the western tip of upstate New York—just an hour away from Niagara Falls. There, horse aficionados are provided with miles upon miles of cross-country trails to ride. Enjoy hours of exploration among the birds and the deer and oak trees!

With an obvious focus on horseback riding, Forrestel’s riding facilities include a gorgeous historic barn complex, multiple schooling rings with well-maintained grass footing, a sand ring, a wonderful outdoor hunt course, an exciting cross country-course, and a spacious indoor arena. Expect to do lots of riding when you sign up for a summer stay at Forrestel!

But this camp has more than horses! Offering a slew of traditional summer camp activities besides horseback riding, you can also enjoy Archery, Arts and Crafts, Canoeing/Kayaking, Drawing, Fishing, Pottery, Mountain Biking, Baking, Small Animal Care, Rocketry, Stable Management, Team Sports, Tennis, Woodworking, and more.

Food at Forrestel is grown directly from the farm and cooked on site! You can’t get any more fresh than that! Lunches and dinners have salads and vegetables as well as plenty of meat, pasta, milk, and juice. Cold milk and fresh fruit are offered nightly as a pre-bedtime snack!

Girls at Forrestel Riding Camp sleep in large cabin-like tents that are set up on wooden platforms raised off the ground. Typically, tents house six campers and two counselors. Bathroom and showers are nearby. Look into Forrestel Riding Camp for Girls further for your own summer escape and, as always, thanks for reading!

- John

Hey, Camp Folks!

Summer’s on its way! And as the season approaches, the question must soon be answered—what camp will you be attending? Take a look at the summer camps we’ve previously featured on the Everything Summer Camp Blog and enjoy reading about another one today!

We’re shining our summer camp spotlight over to the Lone Star State of Texas where Camp Huawni has sat on more than 100 acres ever since 1965. That’s when Earl Adams came along to the piney woods of eastern Texas where he achieves his lifelong dream of starting a summer camp! An educator all his life, Earl wanted to provide children with another experience beyond school—one in which the kids didn’t feel so tied down and felt free to explore their personalities!

Earl—or ‘Daddy Earl’ as he’s called around the campgrounds—proceeded to cut down logs, build cabins, and dig an enormous hole for a swimming pool. And when he was done he named the site Camp Huawni, named after the small Cherokee Tribe that previously inhabited the land.

His hard work provides kids with a plethora of fun including Swimming in the pool or enjoying the thrill of the waterslide and zip line that drops you in the waters of Critter Pond. You can also enjoy such fun as Archery, Arts & Crafts, Basketball Point Challenge, Capture-the-Flag, Dodgeball, Frisbee Golf, Hiking, Sand Volleyball, Soccer, Wiffleball, and more!

Living in a cabin with about ten other campers promotes face-to-face communication, collaboration, and creativity. The charm of summer sounds from the crickets and frogs sing Huawni campers to sleep each night with a breathtaking view of the night sky right outside your bunk window. With way less light pollution than the city, the stars shine like you may have never seen before at Camp Huawni.

Take some time to look into Camp Huawni for yourself if it sounds like it could be a good fit for your camper and, as always, thanks for reading!

- John

Hey, Camp Folks!

Summer is knocking on the door. It’s definitely time to start thinking about the camp you’ll be attending in the upcoming season! Take a gander at our featured summer camps with whom we’ve formed great relationships here at Everything Summer Camp and read about another one today!

We’re shining our summer camp spotlight over to the eastern border of New Hampshire. There, we’ll focus in on Camp Cody.

Located on the shores of Ossipee Lake, Camp Cody features a mile-long stretch of private waterfront. The campgrounds are tucked away and remote, surrounded by tall pines with the White Mountain National Forest all around. 

Camp Cody campers enjoy Canoeing, Sailing, Swimming, Wakeboarding, Water Polo, Waterskiing, and much more on the waterfront. They sharpen their skills in Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Fencing, Hockey, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball for Land Activities. And campers also get the opportunity for Adventure Trips, Outdoor Cooking, Rocketry, and Survival Skills.

Camp Cody also shows its campers the opportunity for other activities such as Woodworking, Ceramics, Videography, Music, Crafts, and Dance.

All these activities are made possible by Camp Cody’s sports facilities including their baseball diamond, a soccer field and a football field. They also have their volleyball court, a hockey court, a floodlit five-a-side soccer arena, a floodlit basketball court and six tennis courts—two of which are floodlit. They also offer a modern laser tag course as well as an archery range.

With sturdy, yet rustic buildings across the campgrounds, Camp Cody maintains its remote feel. The cabins are comfortable, housing up to seven campers and three counselors. The cabins are all set up with electricity, fully-equipped bathrooms, and accommodating space for storage and belongings!

Join in on the fun of the summer action at Camp Cody—an awesome place to make your summer escape! If this camp sounds like a good fit for you, look into it more by checking out their website sometime and, as always, thanks for reading, Camp Fans!

- John

Hey, Camp Folks!

It’s definitely time to start thinking about the camp you’ll be attending this upcoming summer! That’s why I like to feature the summer camps with whom we’ve formed great relationships here at Everything Summer Camp. Today, we’re shining our summer camp spotlight over to the eastern border of New York state. There, we’ll focus in on Camp Chingachgook.

Camp Chingachgook sits on the eastern banks by the extraordinarily clear waters of Lake George at the foot of Buck Mountain. In this magnificent setting, campers are given the chance to reflect on the serene surroundings and enjoy their lives separated from all the buzzing electronic lifestyle of modern life.  

You’ll be given some awesome opportunities at Camp Chingachgook where they offer traditional camp activities such as Sailing, Waterskiing, Rock Climbing, Swimming, Tennis, Archery, High Ropes, Riflery, Softball, Fishing, Canoeing, Arts & Crafts, Photography, Mountain Biking and more!

Facilities at Camp Chingachgook have been construction with a modern sort of building while holding onto a rustic kind of feel. Altogether, the buildings and outdoor features provide the perfect atmosphere for activities that range from recreational, educational, relaxing, and rejuvenating.

Chingachgook counselors do an amazing job in forming strong communities in their cabins, creating inclusive and supportive environments for campers to call their home base. Bunks are provided for sheets, blankets, and sleeping bags that campers bring from home. And, centrally located in each unit, bathhouses, are just a small dash from the cabins.

Join in on the fun of the summer action at Camp Chingachgook and enjoy the community, friendship, and memories that you’ll make. If this camp sounds like a good fit for you, look into it more by checking out their website sometime and, as always, thanks for reading!

- John

Hey, Camp Folks!

It’s definitely time to start thinking about the camp you’ll be attending this upcoming summer! That’s why I like to feature the summer camps with whom we’ve formed a great relationship here at Everything Summer Camp. Today, we’re shining our summer camp spotlight over to Virginia, near the state line with West Virginia. There, we’ll focus in on Camp Mont Shenandoah.

Camp Mont Shenandoah sits on 60 acres of rural Virginia forest and meadows in a gorgeous natural setting. This camp was founded nearly one hundred years ago back in the 1920’s. Little has changed since its first founding days and the camp has held onto its strong values of sisterhood and sportsmanship.

Engage in some awesome traditional camp activities at Mont Shenandoah where you’re sure to have a blast! Participate in essential camp pastimes Archery, Arts & Crafts, Basketball, Canoeing, Cooking, Drama and Music, Hiking and Overnight Camping Trips, Hockey, Horseback Riding, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, and more!

While facilities are rustic at Mont Shenandoah in their attempt to maintain buildings that are complementary to the natural surroundings, they do provide electricity for their campers and all the bathhouses offer flush toilets as well as hot water showers.

Each cabin group develops its own community and cohesive personality. Mont Shenandoah takes great pride in their efforts and consideration in placement of each camper. Campers are expected to make their beds in the morning and keeping their locker and bunk area tidy.

Join the generations of Camp Mont Shenandoah campers that have come before you and become an Shenandoah camper yourself so you can enjoy the community, friendship, and fun at this special summer camp. If this camp sounds like a good fit for you, look into it more by checking out their website sometime and, as always, thanks for reading!

- John