Camp Hale is a residential summer camp on Squam Lake in Sandwich, NH operated by the nonprofit United South End Settlements to serve Boston children, including many from the inner city. Founded in 1900, it hosts 225+ campers ages 5 to 18 across boys' and girls' sessions (a girls' session was added in 2012). Activities include swimming, canoeing, paddleboarding, archery, hiking, field trips and team sports.
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★★★★★Dewayne JonesBeautiful great all around camp sight for children!
★Jonny VaillancourtGood luck putting your kid in the van that drives these people around. They almost rear-ended me with my one and a half-year-old in the car while I’m trying to pull into my driveway with my blinker on prior to pulling in. Stopped about 1 inch from rear, ending me, and then sat there, I don’t think I’d trust them with my kids, but if you’d like to, you can take the chance
★★★★★Silas scottIt was the best camp I ever went to. I really miss it I recommend sending your kid there they would love it its a camp in Boston you go to newhampshire on a bus and there's a half way spot. Miss camp hale.
★★★★★Ashley CataniaI just spent the summer 2021 being one the camp nurses and ALL of the staff are hardworking, caring, and truly love what they do!! Such a refreshing experience. I highly recommend Camp Hale as an overnight camp for young children. HooYah!
★★★★★David DiazMy son has been going to Camp Hale for a few years. It is a very good experience at many levels. Boys and girls come up energized and in good spirits. I highly recommend it.