"Wouldn't it be amazing to create a private school using the same "choice" philosophy for academic instruction that you employ with Camp Horizons?

Because of your unique program, our son has enjoyed the past two years at camp so much. We were doubly impressed with the high quality and genuine care given to him and would love for him to attend every summer."
Sincerely,
C.B.

"I'd like to take this opportunity to say what an impressive organization you run. From the very first contact with your staff at the open house, it's been a positive experience. On that day, Paul went from,"I don't want to go to any camp!", to, "Boy, I can't wait ‘til it’s summer."
Thanks,
S.B.

"Your program has been so great for our son. He enjoys choosing what to do at camp and feels the activities are fun. He likes being able to alternate Tennis and Swimming with creative activities like Marshmallow Clay, and Rocketry.
A.M.

"Two things make Horizons a great camp for our son - the ability to focus exclusively on what he likes to do and the quality of the counselors and the relationships they form with the campers. They're just a cut above the average group of camp counselors in creativity, maturity, dedication and fun!"
B. & S.B.

"One of the great things about Camp Horizons is that it provides a “no-risk” sampler of activities for our child to try. This has prompted him to experiment with Sports and Arts - two areas that aren't usually his first choices - and this has been a real boost. Thank you! It's great that he's been able to have these new experiences."
E.M.

"Overall the camp is a great way for children to have an opportunity to try activities they have an interest in. The staff is professional, respectful and flexible. My daughter enjoys her entire day at camp."
S.M.

"This is the first summer that there has not been, "I don't want to go to camp!" or, “It’s too hot and the bus ride is too long!"
A.O.

"We are thrilled with Camp Horizons! Our child has grown and thrived during his 8 weeks spent at camp. Thank you."
G.S.

"She is having the summer of her life. Thank you!"
M.D.

"Visiting Day this year was attended by Peter's grandmother. At the end of the visit she said, "Put the deposit down for next year, I don't want him to be closed out!"
J.W.

"My son loves all of the free choices and is thriving at camp. It's an individualized and successful program."
G.S.

"This is the best summer my child has ever had!"
L.S.

"Camp Horizons has helped my daughter become independent. This unique program allows her to enjoy the activities that she is interested in and doesn’t get the opportunity to do during the year.”
I.G.

"The whole experience for my child was even better than expected. It was well run and organized. The opportunities to select classes and be responsible for yourself is wonderful. Thanks for making it work so effectively!"
C.S.

"Horizons has been a wonderful opportunity to allow our children to grow, and to create and experience what you don't learn in school all year. They feel very accomplished from the Sports, Swimming, Ceramics, Rocketry and Photography classes. They are very proud of their projects and new abilities."
R.S.

"Keep up the great job you are doing. It's a great camp for everyone! It's nice to know that my son is so well cared for when at his “home away from home."
S.G.

"Your reputation is exceptional. Your camp is convenient, and your staff seem to have respect for their jobs! Therefore, the activities are fun and structured. Why go anywhere else?"
B.L.

"Thank you for all you've done for our son. It's great to know that when he isn't home, he's with people who care about him and see the good things about him. You are all terrific and we appreciate everything."
F.G.

"Your CIT program is top notch. My daughter's self-esteem soared this summer. We can see the obvious efforts you have made to achieve a nurturing camp staff. Thanks!"A.J.

"My son loves camp so much that he plans on joining the staff next year!"
J.R.

"Our children have enjoyed themselves so much. They wake up each day excited about coming to camp. Thank you for a wonderful camp experience. This is the best money I have ever spent."
S.L. and P.L.

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"Usually in the summer I go to camp but I don't really like it. Camp Horizons is different because you get to choose everything you want to do so you're never forced to do something boring. The counselors are really nice and care about all the campers. The staff is very friendly. There is an activity for everyone. Even though this is only my first year at Camp Horizons, I already love it."
C.M.

"I thoroughly enjoyed my summer camp experience. This is a camp for independent children who want to follow their own path. Of course, camp is wonderful if you know people and have friends. But this camp puts a lot of emphasis on children never feeling left out or alone. This makes camp a superb choice for any child. This is an exceedingly multifaceted and diverse camp, but everybody manages to blend and get along well. This makes camp special. This camp truly stands out and has been a wonderful and welcoming caring environment."
S.A. – a Counselor in Training

"Camp Horizons is a great camp! The counselors are very fun and care about campers. There are many activities to choose from such as Capture the Flag, In-Line Skating, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Pottery Wheel, Rocketry, Photography and Many Others. I have been to many camps and I think this camp is the best! I recommend this camp to anyone who likes Sports, Arts and Crafts, and most any activity you could think of."
E.D.

"Camp Horizons has many strong points which drives me to come back every summer. One of the many reasons is that the schedule is so accommodating with what my interests are. Another nice thing is that the counselors seem to enjoy what they are doing and they always are willing to help a camper in need. Those are only some of the many positive reasons I enjoy coming back again, but don't take it from me…I've only been here for 8 years!"
R.G.

"I love camp. This is my first summer at Camp Horizons and I must say it has been the most favorite summer of my life. What makes camp great is the nice staff and that there are so many choices of activities. I have made so many great friends that I know I will keep through the years. I have attended different camps, and I must say Camp Horizons has been, by far, my favorite."
K.I.

"Camp Horizons is made special by the counselors and campers, both of whom make sure that you fit in from day one. You are given so many choices regarding how to spend your summer that you will always get to do something you like. I have been going to Camp Horizons as a camper for 6 years now, and have been happy with my summers since the beginning."
S.R.

"I like Camp Horizons because it is different from all other day camps. The ordinary day camp will have campers in a group going from activity to activity, but Camp Horizons lets us choose whatever activities we like. Another reason why I returned to this camp is because two of my best friends come here. It is also very easy to make new friends here."
B.L.

"This camp rules!"
J.T.

"I like Camp Horizons mostly because of the awesome counselors. All of them are extremely nice and fun to be around. I also like getting to choose what I want to do, and like being able to do that with people that I have common interests with. It is much more fun to not only be doing what you like all day, but also being with people and counselors who feel the same. All in all, Camp Horizons has always been a great place to spend the summer."
T.G.

"This is my first year attending Camp Horizons. Camp Horizons is known as the "Camp of Choice." That's why I enjoy every day here. There is something for every camper to enjoy, especially choosing their schedules rather than following the same group of campers. Also, in Camp Horizons, many counselors are extremely kind and helpful. There are many cool campers and I have made many friends that I get along well with. I will always remember Camp Horizons because it has been a great experience."
K.I.

"I have been attending this camp for 9 years and love every second of it. The people in it make it a wonderful camp! My fellow campers are always considerate and friendly, and my counselors are always helpful. At the end of every school year, I am always excited for another 2 months at camp. I am always eager to meet up with the many friends I have made here."
K.L.

"I have been going to Camp Horizons for 6 years and I would never go anywhere else. I love everything about it. The counselors are friendly and always have fun with the kids. I like how we can choose our own activities. I don't really like sports, but I wouldn't want to be in an all art activities either. Here, I can take one period of Swimming and the rest Art.”
R.M.

"Camp Horizons has introduced me to many different types of Sports, Arts and Crafts, and other activities that I would not have had the chance to participate in at any other summer camp. The environment of Newark Academy provides many different choices for campers' activities. The Art Department not only offers serious “art-like” Drawing and Easel Painting, but also offers crafts for enjoyment like Kissin’ Critters. Of course, Camp Horizons is great for kids who love Sports and campers who want to take activities of all kinds. I personally love Camp Horizons because of the great friendships I've made and the fun activities. I hope to continue my Camp Horizons experience when I am old enough to be a counselor."
B.S.

"Camp has been enjoyable for me since I began in the 5th grade. Starting in the morning, where every camper, whether their parents drive them or they take the mini-bus, is greeted by counselors at the door. Once you arrive you can talk to your friends in the auditorium. Then after the morning announcements you follow your very own schedule. The counselors are very friendly and are willing to help you when you need it. In Rocketry, you build rockets and then get to launch them with your family watching! Now that I'm older, I enjoy having the option of attending the shows on Friday afternoon, or continuing with my schedule."
A.R.

"Why I love Camp Horizons:
Everything about it is what makes summer, summer!"
A.F.

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"Spending the past 16 summers at Brooklake Day Camp and Camp Horizons has been a rewarding life experience. Getting to know all of the campers and their families, working with the wonderful staff, and ensuring that everyone's needs are met, keeps me busy and very happy! Camp is a very special part of my life!"
Holly (K-1 Head)

"Working at Camp Horizons is so much fun!!! Seeing the campers enjoying themselves and learning new skills is such a rewarding feeling. In addition, working with Neil, Al, Holly, and the entire staff is a most wonderful experience; the closeness and camaraderie make each summer a special one for me."
Evan (Assistant Camp Director)

"I have been the office manager at Camp Horizons for 22 years. I keep coming back each summer because I can't imagine my life without this camp experience. I have met so many wonderful people at camp, and over the years we have developed terrific relationships. I love to see a former camper who is now a young adult and part of our staff, and relive old camp memories. Camp Horizons provides a safe, fun, interesting, enriching experience for everyone. Come join the fun!"
Marsha (Office Head)

"Spending the past 16 summers at Brooklake Day Camp and Camp Horizons has been a rewarding life experience. Getting to know all of the campers and their families, working with the wonderful staff, and ensuring that everyone's needs are met, keeps me busy and very happy! Camp is a very special part of my life!"
Holly (K-1 Head)

From the perspective of a Camp Horizons' counselor, I can sincerely say that this camp's intent is to be welcoming, attentive, and caring. Everyday, counselors and staff are encouraged and supported to do their best and be their best. The campers truly come first at Camp Horizons. There are many campers who are befriended by counselors and fellow campers and whose self-esteem is boosted all summer long. There are opportunities everyday for campers to shine, experiment with new interests and perfect old ones, to play team sports and to learn a new sport. Because kids choose their schedule, they are happy to be here. The counselors who are here lend a real richness and diversity to the camp. The owner and director of the camp have mastered the skill of bringing out the very best of the people who work for them with encouragement and appreciation for their hard work. Their passion for making Camp Horizons the best place for kids is infectious, and all of these aspects benefit the campers who attend Camp Horizons.
Linda (Office)

"There is not a better staff that I would rather do a better job for. The pats on the back and the thank you’s that I constantly receive are glorious and appreciated."
Joan (Art)

"Camp would not have been as much fun for me without the sense of humor you provided. I consider myself blessed to have been able to spend the summer with you."
Lynnette (Spanish & French)

"Camp Horizons is a camp where I have made many long-lasting relationships with new friends. Because I was always with campers who liked the same things I liked, the bonds that I made at Camp Horizons have lasted and many of us keep coming back summer after summer. It is hard to find a camp that compares to Camp Horizons."
Brent (Former camper and now Assistant Counselor)

"As a head counselor of Kindergarten boys, I have the opportunity to help them develop their self-confidence and team spirit every summer. They keep me laughing and smiling, as only a group of 5 year old boys can!"
Cindy (Kindergarten Counselor)

"Camp Horizons provides a fantastic experience for everyone involved. Campers enjoy a wide range of activities from Pilo Polo to Quiet Games. This fabulous facility allows campers to enjoy a summer filled with top notch, activities. It seems like I've been here forever (18 summers) and have loved every moment!"
Beryl (Gymnastics)

"Fantastic... Caring... that's what Camp Horizons is all about! The Sports Program is really tops. With so many diversified sports offered throughout the day, it gives every camper the opportunity to experience the fun and the diverse skills of each game. The first part of every period is set aside to teach the skills of that sport and to have the campers practice those skills, then they take time to put their skills into action. The campers love learning new sports, and I am impressed with all the campers and how cooperative they are during each sports period."
Rob (Sports Counselor)

"Golf, Soccer, Touch Football, Pilo Polo, Softball... these are just a few of the terrific sports that are offered at Camp Horizons every year. The enthusiasm of every camper gives me the drive to work so closely with them. I am so impressed with the wide variety of sports that are part of each camper's schedule, and I love teaching each camper the skills of each sport. Our campers are truly the best.
Noah (Sports Counselor)

"Camp Horizons is the one camp I know that has something for everyone! What a great summer treat for kids to be able to choose what to do each day. They can have fun outdoors at any sport, or be inside (in air-conditioning) enjoying the widest variety of Arts, Drama, Singing, Photography, Rocketry, and much more. Camp Horizons is a super place for kids of all ages and interests."
Faye (Social Worker)

"Camp Horizons is a wonderful place. The campers and staff are so special. I look forward to every summer to be with people who have become family."
Kathy (Office)

"As a mother of two boys and a first year staff person, I couldn't be more pleased with Camp Horizons. On a daily basis, I see the staff, from the owner and director to the counselors, treat the children with caring and respect. Children really are the priority here at Camp where a child's individuality is both nurtured and appreciated."
Lois (Art)

"Camp Horizons is the only place to be in the summer! Good friends, great people and a real sense of family. What else could anyone ask for?"
Wendy (Tennis)

"There are phenomenal activities to choose from at Camp Horizons - ones that probably wouldn't be offered at a traditional camp, such as Plastic Model Making, Weight Lifting, and Pottery Wheel. I love the fact that the camp teaches children responsibility and fosters their individuality."
Nachama (Art)

"Camp is FUN, noisy, active, energetic, friendly, always changing and I can think of no place I'd rather be in July and August!"
Don (Rocketry)

"Camp is…I can try this! Camp is...I can do this! Why not??? Choices.....Choices....Swim, Soccer, Baseball, Art, Rocketry and, of course, Photography!"
Joel (Photo)

"As a former camp magician, I can say that Camp Horizons is the finest camp on this or any other planet, and I've seen them all!! To sum it up, Camp Horizons is magical!"
Bobby (Magic)

"Camp Horizons is the absolute best summer experience a child could have. It's fun, exciting, friendly and challenging… a great place to make new friends."
Perry (Photo)

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