Eagle Lake Day Camp at Glen Eyrie — Local services in Colorado Springs

Just don't. I went to excursions 3 a couple years ago, and it gets and F on everything.

Food was all the wrong colors (burgers were yellow and green), and we ate mostly stuff that you can get for a dollar or less, in either a broken down shed (no joke here) or under a tarp (also not a joke). One night was rice and beans (eaten out of a communal bowl, with no utensils), another was the wacky burgers, and another was a "taco" that would have made a mexican cry. The 14 year olds in charge of cooking (also not a joke) burned the oatmeal so bad it changed state of matter, and they added too much water to the "just add water eggs".

Lodging was worse. We slept in a tarp with 4 of the oldest bunk beds you will ever see, and I woke up cold and wet every morning.

Activities ain't a different story. Other than rafting, the other activities were all rednecked on site, and got a little interesting. Little training was often given even for activities where injuries are likely to occur (people who had never mountain biked were just shown how to use a brake on a standard bike, then sent onto difficult biking tracks).

No one at camp was aged over 25 when I went. No one. Take this as you may. Most of the crew was also paying to be crew, and was under the age of 16.

Hygiene was also very bad. Porta potties were the primary bathrooms, and the shower rooms were in terrible shape. My youngest sister forgot her toothbrush, and no one really cared, even after she told the counselors. She went a whole week without brushing her teeth (whilst the only thing they sold at this camp for a reasonable price was insane amounts of sugar and candy). 9/10 people in my group fell ill within a week of camp, and some were sick for weeks after, myself included.

Sermons were also pointless and fruitless at times. From a Christian standpoint, it was extremely weak. For anyone who knows even basic theology, it was lacking and there were few takeaways. Jesus loves you, submit your life to him. That's basically it.

Long story short, I could go on forever. Unless you want to be sick, wet, cold, and depressed, don't go to this camp. You can get better treatment if you commit a crime, and that...

I can't even begin to describe how disappointed I was with this camp. I sent both my kids there on separate weeks. They both had a miserable experience. Don't get pulled in by all the different activities they list on their website - they will barely be allowed to do any of them. Zip line - one ride, water slide - one ride, rifle range - 3 shells -- ALL WEEK!!! Why do they even have these things? Is it just to taunt kids with all the activities they can look at? I would caution any parent with a special needs child to avoid this place at all cost. The inexperienced and inattentive staff will not be able to care for them. The counselor in my epileptic son's cabin was rarely there and the other boys found it amusing to try to induce a seizure by blinking their flashlights at him all night. The counselor would disappear all night. They succeeded. I was never notified, but at pickup this same counselor informed me that my son had trouble getting along with his cabin mates. This place has ruined the camp experience for both of my children who never want to try...

If you are interested in giving your child a fun and rewarding Christian experience, this camp is the place to be. There are various positions one can have at the camp, i.e., as a camper for one week, as a crew member for several weeks, or as a counselor for several weeks, etc. Younger children start out as campers, and many will return several times as a camper. If they REALLY like the camp experience, they may volunteer to return at an older age to serve on the crew (in various positions). A more mature Christian may even serve later as a counselor. We have four children, and they have all been campers, and three have returned later to serve on crew or as a counselor. It has been our experience with our children, and other friends and relatives' children, that the camp is not only a lot of fun, but also, these latter servant positions can be even more life changing. The extended time with fellow crew and counselors for several weeks helps one to grow more in their faith, while developing more lasting relationships...