Camp Evergreen

★Heidi Fyfe

My daughter started attending Camp Evergreen at age six. As a shy child, I was nervous she might not fit in, but she absolutely thrived. For years, camp was her favorite place in the world, and she dreamed of one day becoming a counselor. She worked her way from camper to junior CIT to counselor, and the memories she made during that time were priceless. Unfortunately, when management changed, so did the atmosphere. The new leadership created an environment of favoritism and division, and my daughter—who had once felt so at home—found herself singled out and targeted by the owner. Camp shifted from a place she loved to one that left her feeling anxious and defensive. By the summer after her sophomore year, things had deteriorated so badly that she cut ties entirely. The most upsetting moment came just this week, when my daughter and a friend returned to collect an item from a 2020 time capsule. Although they were invited back by current staff, the owner treated them like intruders, personally escorting them off the property and watching them leave. This was an unnecessarily hostile end to what had once been a beautiful chapter in her life. I’m certain many children still have incredible summers here, and I truly hope they experience the same joy my daughter once did. But this review is directed solely at the current management, whose treatment of staff and alumni is deeply disappointing.

★★★★★Liz Coulter

I wanted to share my experience as a parent that sent both my children to Camp Evergreen from when they started in kindergarten to becoming counselors in high school. If your a parent looking for a summer program that offers so many experiences from swimming to wood-shop, archery, nature walks, sports, camp plays, late nights with creative themes and activities all in a outdoor settings this is the place My kids looked forward each year to seeing their camp evergreen summer friends and couldn’t wait to find out who their counselors would be. The counselors are so invested in providing the camp evergreen experience for the kids and pass on the traditions of this unique place. As a parent I watched my son and daughter flourish each summer as campers only to want to pass along their special experiences as counselors to younger campers. I’ll always be a big supporter and so grateful for the wonderful memories camp evergreen provided my children.

★Donna Haros

My heart breaks for more recent campers who attend Camp Evergreen- you have missed out on the golden years of what this camp meant to many children, who then became Jr CITs, CITs, and then staff. My son attended from age 5 til age 17-- under the previous management my son benefited and enjoyed being a Jr CIT, CIT and Counselor. My daughter attended ages 5-14-- when the new management came in. This place used to feel like all the benefits of a sleep away camp, without the sleep away. The staff years ago were invested in every camper being themselves and making lifelong friendships. Since Ali Loscutoff took over many former campers don't stay as staff. Today 2 former campers returned to open a time capsule they buried 2020 to retrieve an item. They were asked to leave. The spirit of the camp clearly is not a priority for the new leadership. In the past I had tried to diplomatically share with her that her management style was pushing people away for her only to dismiss me.

★★★★★Kurt Landry

My kids love their time at camp. They always come home with stories of having fun and making new friends. It’s always awesome knowing they are having such a great outdoor experience free from screen time.

★★★★★Tina McLaughlin

Both my sons attend Camp Evergreen and they absolutely LOVE it! My oldest has been going for a few years and it's really wonderful to see how much he's grown, in building both his confidence and wonderful friendships. A special shout out to his counselors last summer, Keegan and Matty, who really made his summer! Thank you for helping our shy-guy really bring out his silly side! Looking forward to another great season in the coming weeks. Thank you again to the Counselors and team at Camp Evergreen!