Here’s what our parents and campers
are saying about Vanderkamp:

“My week was action packed and it was wicked fun!”           -- Camper

“You have no idea how many times... Vanderkamp is discussed by our children... One mention and they are talking about the friends they made, the activities, what they like best, what they hope to do next summer... I am so happy Vanderkamp is available. You run a wonderful program.”                                           -- From the Mother of Three Happy Campers

“My son had a terrific time at his first experience...I don’t know if you can improve on an already exceptional camp.”                                                      -- Camper Mom

“I want to return to Vanderkamp because I never felt so close to God and it was tons
of fun.”                                                                                      -- Camper

“More than once our son has said “it was nice to meet other kids that are like me.” Exactly what we had hoped for!!”                                                         -- Camper Parent
 
 My 9-year-old came home saying, “I felt really close to God.”    -- Camper Parent
 

“Our children’s entire experience was positive. Considering it was their first time, they felt like they made strong friendships. Our daughter said, “I feel like I met my soul sisters” and “it was the best away from home experience I’ve ever had.”    -- Camper Mom
 

“Our son connected with his counselor...and grew immensely from that relationship.”
                                                                                                  -- Parent of a Teen Camper

“Vanderkamp provides a wide variety of learning experiences from self-exploration and self-motivation to spiritual enlightenment.”                             -- Camper Parent

“I learned that if you try a new activity you can get better at it if you work at it.”
                                                                                                    -- Camper

“The Vanderkamp staff are very friendly and welcoming -- I feel comfortable leaving my children in your hands.”                                                            -- Camper Parent

“I want to come back because it is awesome to learn about God and make new friends.”
                                                                                                     -- Camper

“I wanted to thank you for directing a great camp. My children are both eager to return. I was nervous 'letting them go' and am happy to find my fears were in vain. Vanderkamp is truly a great place for kids..”                                                     -- Camper Parent

“My personal relationship with God was strengthened. I learned about service, giving, encouragement, and studying.”                                                 -- Teen Camper

“At camp I learned you can become friends with people you would never expect to be
friends with.”                                                                              -- Camper

“Our daughter has had a great experiences..... She has grown tremendously in confidence
and independence. Vanderkamp is firmly a part of her heart now.”         -- Camper Parent

“You learn to be kind. You meet a lot of new friends and get to know each other...”
                                                                                                    -- Camper

“This is a Christ-centered, faith-rich program.”                      --Camper Parent

“She not only learns skills like canoeing safety, she feels safe sharing her faith with fellow campers and counselors.”                                                         -- Camper Parent

“I am coming again because Vanderkamp is awesome. It was my best week ever.”
                                                                                                    -- Camper

“At Vanderkamp, youngsters learn and have fun through traditional camp activities, but they are also guided...to closer walks with God.”                             -- Camper Parent

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