Camp Ramsbottom

Between the ages of 9 — 13, my weekdays in June — August were spent at this oasis of a summer camp. Surrounded by hundreds of other campers my age, here, camp nurtured my love for the outdoors. Never once was I unhappy about being dropped off here to enjoy the splendors that is Ramsbottom.
Early mornings are spent sitting in tribes and villages (according to age) while staff takes attendance for the day. Here, daily activities are reviewed for each activity and contests are competed in for points tallied weekly to distribute pizza parties. From here children ages 9+ (correct me if i’m wrong) are able to walk freely around the camp visiting its various areas, while younger children are lead around in groups.
A Pool, Indian Lore, Pioneering (ropes courses, etc), Arts n’ Crafts, Theater, Nature, Archery, Cooking, Rocketry, Fishing, Sports, Riflery, Mini Golf, Petting Zoo.…to name a few.. . are the activities provided at the camp. Awards are given out in a ceremony each Friday in regards to contests throughout the week or particularly outstanding campers for each activity.
Groups meet for lunch in the middle of the day (meals provided if indicated) where attendance is taken again. One thing this camp is good at is not losing or endangering children. Attendance is taken 3 times throughout the day…some activities have age limits and training requirements before participation is allowed (such as archery and riflery).
Staff is extremely friendly and outgoing, activities never boring, safety-​oriented, nature-​friendly. Great experience for any child.. . and even staff!!!