My husband and I have been searching for a safe, secure, trusted, and fun place for our 5 year old to attend for the summer, we are fairly new to to upstate New York area and were having trouble finding a place that was both stimulating and safe. Many of the other options in the area and surrounding, while affordable and packed with activities, were lacking in security, safety, and experienced staff/counselors, we just didn't feel at ease anywhere. A friend told us about Gate Hill, and yes, at first the sticker shock can be a lot, but truly, TRULY worth it. We went in for our tour yesterday and met with Andy and Erin, both are professional, kind, patient, and made us feel very confident in our choice to attend. The facilities are immaculate and the daily roster leaves no time for boredom. Each day is packed with more options than a cheesecake factory menu! There are trained and seasoned counselors, lifeguards, a nurse, and more to ensure children's safety, full lunch menu options, and carefully curated groupings for children, (children are grouped by age/gender/locality) to ensure they're all active at the same levels and can continue their friendships well beyond the summer program. We are thrilled to join Gate Hill and can see why families return year after year. Thank you for a wonderful lasting impression,...
Read moreI went there as a kid back in 1965 when it was still a sleep away and again in 1966 when I believe they changed to a day camp? It was terrific experience that I've never forgotten. I believe the camp theme back then was everything to do with Native American culture. The cabins were each named after a different tribe. I think mine was Zuni ? The head councilor was a big guy who liked to wear a big Native American head dress. Does anyone there remember this time then?...
Read moreWent to Club Gate Hill today with my daughter, sister, and nephew. It was such an amazing experience. The camp was spotless and they made it easy to have safe fun while keeping our distance from others. The staff was great. Today meant so much to my daughter to have a day of “normalcy.” She said, “it was the best experience of my life, better than Disney World!” That means to much to our family,...
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