CAMP EDMO-Oakland

Pretty disappointed in camp edmo. Enrolled my 8yr old daughter. They had no use of any of the indoor facilities at lake temescal which forced the kids to sit outside all day on a tarp or a park bench doing basic crafts. My daughter said the outdoor park bathroom was so disgusting that she choose to «hold it» rather than use the facilities. What they call nature hikes are really just repetitive walks. She also added that «it’s very long and so boring, with a lot of strict «sit down, and don’t move» kind of talk. She made a good case or I definitely would have sent her back. It’s expensive for what is offered and I hate paying for a half baked camp that can’t keep a child’s interest. She’s always loved every other summer camp program she’s been in. From what I personally saw and after hearing her descriptions, I certainly won’t make her return. What a waste of money.

As a mother, former camper, counselor, and educator, Camp Edmo is top notch. The staff is warm, down to earth, and friendly. They communicate well. My 6 year old son came home each day raving about the activities. One morning he told me I should be eating more Special K because of the % of iron in the cereal. Two weeks later he is making drink menus and checking the Vitamin count for the drinks at stores. He is curious and Camp Edmo kept him engaged, interested, and SAFE. Every day he came home with a smile, an art project, a story, an increased imagination, and a handout of all of the activities he did that day. No doubt this camp knows what it’s doing for our young children. THANK YOU!!!