What clients say about Camp Emerson in Hinsdale Township (MA)
My 11 year old went last year he love it he’s looking forward to go this year he even want my 16 year old to go ,great staff kind friendly ,I really recommend this camp !
I went summer 2024 and did not enjoy it. An important aspect for me when choosing summer programs is how they accommodate dietary restrictions. On the website it says that they accomodate vegans and vegetarians, but they had the same thing about 4-6 days in a row for breakfast and dinner, and once I was given a plate of raw tofu for dinner. Other than that my experience was okay; the staff was welcoming and I found some of the programs interesting, but don't go here if you are vegan or vegetarian.
I can't say enough good things about this camp! Every single moment has been planned to offer your child the best opportunity for fun, friendship, growth, belonging, skill building, and a sense of community. My children arrived at Camp Emerson feeling nervous, then homesick and hungry for their electronic devices. However, over the next few days they realized they truly enjoyed playing in nature, being silly, creating, learning, and making new friends! They learned what it's like to unplug and find their inner strength in an environment that caters not only to fun, fun, fun (which there is a ton of!) but also to nurturing interpersonal relationships in beautiful, healthy surroundings with activities galore! Their time at camp provided our kids with so many experiences they never would have had otherwise. Also, there are people there from all over the world. We think that is one of the highlights that this camp offers. The counselors were energetic, kind, responsible, and truly loved our kids. There were tears at pick up! Seeing a stranger care for your child that way- there is almost nothing as heart warming! Our children can't even remember all the cool things that they did at Camp Emerson, but it seems that they are constantly telling us some new tidbit about their time there. Every second was obviously well utilized. They have each kept in touch with campmates who they hope will be forever friends, and we are sure they will. We look forward to what next year will bring and are looking to further extending their time spent at Camp Emerson! Highly recommend!
Excellent camp with a wounderfull team led by Sue. We are so lucky to have our kids spend the summer of 2022 in the camp, they have so much fun and made many friends, keep it up Sue
Parents beware if you have a child who takes daily medicine during camp. The nursing staff at Camp Emerson has a history of using their judgement of whether or not your child actually needs their daily medicine or not. Resulting in major withdrawl symptoms and trauma, and in some cases, hospitalization. Any competent health provider knows to wean a patient off of an SSRI- the nursing staff at Camp Emerson did not.
As a Camp Emerson alum myself, I couldn’t imagine sending my kid to another camp. I knew from first hand experience that the Lein family puts the safety and well-being of their campers above everything else. My daughter signed up for one session and a week in asked to stay for a second session. She talks about camp almost every day. She made lifelong friends and gained independence during her summer at Camp Emerson.
What a lovely place ... and so caring. I attended a weekend conference last September and the staff and owner were so kind and understanding of my vegan diet. They approached me whenever I entered the cafeteria to inform me of the food selections for me. The place is clean, friendly, and accommodating. If I love this place, I can imagine how kids and their parents must feel about the place. 5+STARS!
Our son just had his first summer. He had soooooo much fun. He can’t wait to go back next year and he wants his sister to go. The list of available activities is great and challenges body and mind.
This is our second year sending our daughters (11 & 9 years old) to Camp Emerson for 6 and 4 weeks and our first year sending our son (7 y/o) for 2 weeks. This Camp is absolutely magical and so very well run. The director, Sue, is an amazing leader. She is nurturing, kind, empathetic, informative and just an overall great person. The camp counselors they have are so invested in making sure each child feels special and is taken care of. They are so much fun and the kids talk about them all year round!
The friends my children have made have become family friends who we see and talk to during the year. We actually had a camp friend travel 7 hours with their parent to stay with us before the start of camp so the kids could ride the bus there together!
I would highly recommend for anyone looking into sleep away camps for their child to give Sue a call. She loves hearing about your child and family!
My son has had an outstanding camp experience at Emerson and has made life long friends. Sue Lein and her staff made us and our son incredibly comfortable with a high level of diligence and care for his food allergies (dairy, tree nuts). As any parent with food allergies knows, concerns are abound and details matter. Sue was wonderful and enabled our child to have 3 outstanding summers of camp. Last year, he even called to say he wanted to stay an additional 2 weeks.
None of the other camps we investigated were capable, willing and ready to ensure that our son wouldn't be without risks. Camp Emerson did. I cannot rate them high enough. If you want your child to have a great experience AND be safe with his/her food allergies, this is the camp experience for them.
The best part- not all kids who attend Emerson are dealing with food allergies. But Sue Lein is making it a priority for her program to ensure that a great option exists for kids and parents who deal with this daily challenge.
Thank you Sue Lein for making us part of your family and camp experience. We are forever grateful.
The Siegel Family
Ambler, PA
I went to Camp Emerson last summer. It was incredibly amazing. I got to do so many new things, like wake board and tubing and sailing. It was a great experience to not have to worry about my food allergy and the food was so good. The counselors were very nice and I got to learn new tricks for editing photography and the field trip to Ramblewild was one of my favorite things too. I recommend this camp to any kid wanting to go to an amazing overnight camp.
This a wonderful camp that I would highly recommend. The staff is very friendly, and the location is beautiful. The selection of activities is enough to make your head spin, more than anyone could try in one stay. We've been here two years in a row now, and plan on coming back again.
Great camp. My daughter loves going here. They have a wide variety of activities from swimming and sailing to sports to theater. The owners are fabulous and have a real passion for kids and the camp experience.
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