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July 20, 2012 By Camp Camp 4 Comments

Well, here we are, just 30 days away from the start of ‘Camp’ Camp 2012 (according to our swell new countdown clock!)… I can’t believe it’s approaching so fast again – OR that this year will mark my 16th year at Camp. Egads! I am admittedly always a wee bit (or more) overwhelmed this time […]

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This place changed my life. I am a better person because of Camp.

Geoff L., Los Angeles, CA

The openness of everyone’s attitudes and acceptance was intoxicating.

Brandon W., New Orleans, LA

The food was outstandingly amazing! …I loved that there were so many vegan options.

IlanaRei G., Malden, MA

My friends never stop talking about it, and now I know why!

Jason S., Brooklyn, NY

Totally fabulous. …The spirit of Camp is so joyful and fun and silly and accepting all at once.

Daphne B., Hamden, CT

The diversity within our community is astounding, and I feel that everyone was welcome…and especially appreciate that the whole age spectrum of our community was included, from the energetic (sometimes scared) kids to our esteemed elders.

Lori M., Merriam, KS

I’ve always felt welcome and included at Camp, perhaps more there than in many other places at home.

Jen V., Cincinnati, OH

…one of the most supportive and LGBT-friendly environments I have ever experienced.

Warren H., New York, NY

It is the most fun I have all year. And I love the people.

Michelle R., Brighton, MA

Everything was amazing!!!

Gary E., Ogdensburg, NY

Thanks for continuing to make ‘Camp’ Camp a place for us to relax, unwind and be ourselves!!

Scott T., Chicago, IL

I laughed more in one week than I did all year.

Richard H., Montreal, QC

There is no place on earth like ‘Camp’ Camp, and I feel renewed and light-hearted there in ways I don’t feel at home or in any other community.

Debbie D., Holden, ME

With all the talk about “community,” I’ve never experienced a feeling of gay community anywhere but at ‘Camp’ Camp. That alone is enough of a draw for me.

Bill S., Norristown, PA

It’s affordable and awesome!

Samantha A., Norfolk, VA

I’m not a terribly social person and large groups can make me uncomfortable. That being said, I never felt safer in a group of people so quickly before.

Shelley D., Nashville, TN

The food was fantastic throughout the week, and there’s always lots of fun things to do all day long.

Tony J., Tampa, FL

‘Camp’ Camp is a safe, embracing, loving, exciting, entertaining, outgoing, respectful, joyful, honest space. I cannot pass that up.

Christina K., Lawndale, CA

You have built a wonderful community. …I came away very impressed.

Estelle D., Cambridge, MA

I love the grounds; they are so beautiful and serene. It made it easy to do nothing and just enjoy the nature sounds.

Linda B., Cincinnati, OH

I just love Camp. It gives me the opportunity to totally & literally unplug. No cell phone, no computer… total vacation time for me.

Charles L., Colrain, MA

Everyone was so friendly when we first arrived. I was hooked! …’Camp’ Camp feels like home.

Lisa M., Wallingford, CT

I keep returning for the community and sense of peace, love, and all around decency.

Lyndsey F., Santa Rosa, CA

I was most surprised at how welcoming, caring, and lovely each and every Camper and Staff member was. …Thank you for continuing to offer this wonderful environment after all these years.

Sage W., New Orleans, LA

I’ve been to festivals and conventions, and even camp as a kid, and been overwhelmed by the number of people, and felt lost in the shuffle. That didn’t happen here! Returning Campers and Staff, as well as other first-years, were very friendly. I never felt alone or isolated.

Nicole Y., Ann Arbor, MI

It’s like I’ve been recharged. …It is the one place where I can be my truest self. You can’t put a price on that.

Michael G., Brooklyn, NY

Loved it!

Todd B., Greensboro, NC

I met some really amazing and very special people that I otherwise would have never crossed paths with. My heart doubled in size in just one week.

Gina Y., Houston, TX

…Everyone made me feel very welcome, from Staff to Campers.

Adam H., Lafayette, LA

I’ve traveled a lot, and I’ve never found another place as warm and welcoming as ‘Camp’ Camp; not even close!

David P., Endicott, NY

I’ve never had as much fun anywhere as I do at Camp.

Linda R., Manchester, NH

Camp really is the “Best Time Ever!” Sounds corny, but it’s true.

Wendy H., Raleigh, NC

I love the Camp experience and always feel rejuvenated after attending.

Sherron W., Edison, NJ

All the important things, the take-aways, I got from summer camp as a child remain still as an adult. I get a chance to make new friends, try new things, and rekindle my spirit.

Mary Beth K., Columbia, SC

It’s a week I wait for every year.

Michael L., Tucson, AZ

I learned so much and created some beautiful things in my jewelry and pottery classes. We are very fortunate to have such amazing teachers in all of the activities at Camp.

Barry R., New York, NY

I love this place!

Stephanie V., Exeter, NH

It is the most positive experience I participate in and makes my year!

Michael S., Astoria, NY

Cheers to all who put in such effort to make a safe, wonderful, and fun environment. Flawlessly executed direction and organization. …Extremely well done.

Heather L., Brookline, NH

Thank you all for the gift of a wonderful week. I appreciate your patience, care, generosity, understanding, attention to detail, hard work, creativity, openness, effort, and LOVE!

Thom H., Salem, MA

All the evening activities were outstanding. So much fun!

Glynn G., Lowell, MA

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