Camp Laney is a traditional overnight camp for boys ages 7 to 15 in Mentone, on the Little River atop Lookout Mountain. It runs four two-week sessions plus shorter options for the youngest campers, with daily horseback riding, waterfront and swimming, adventure sports, a ropes course, tennis, team sports, archery, and riflery. Established in 1959 and ACA-accredited.
The practical details
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★★★★★West MartinWe have had a couple family members attend Camp Laney through the years, including myself. It is well run with fantastic personnel, activities, and grounds.
★★★★★Josh LeFanI could tell you 1 million stories about growing up at Camp Laney, as well as name some of the great friends I’ve made while I was out there! I could also show you just as many pictures! However, Google Review does not give me that much space. Seriously though, the cultural knowledge that I gained from everything including the high ropes course, horseback riding, archery, the dances, canoeing, and of course, who can forget Bombardi!!! Looking back now at almost 40, I think, “What an AMAZING PLACE… truly. Camp Laney is the place for me!!!❤️
★★★★Scott TidwellI spent two weeks at camp Laney at the age of twelve, that was in 1973 or '74. I remember having a great time at crafts and playing in the river, canoeing and swimming. I got a little homesick and members of the staff consoled me and made me feel better. I loved the sense of freedom I had there. I went to my first dance there and was petrified to ask a girl to dance. With a little prodding from my counselor I overcame that fear and was able to ask a pretty young girl to dance. I remember that I was on top of the world after that night with a newly found sense of confidence. I really enjoyed my stay at camp Laney and I hated to leave when the two weeks were up. I think back on those days of freedom and fun often and wish I could turn back time one more time. If you're thinking of sending your young man to a summer camp I highly recommend Camp Laney. It will be a summer that they will enjoy and remember for the rest of their lives. Thank you Camp Laney, Scott Tidwell. 57yrs old.
★★★★★Rab StewartI spent at least a portion of every summer at Camp Laney from the time I was 8 until I was 21. Unless you've experienced how fun it is to attend and work at camp, it's very hard to describe its greatness. I would encourage all parents to give their sons the opportunity to spend time at Camp Laney. It's a great combination of excellent people and facilities. Thank you Rob and Whitney for all you do to create life-long memories and friendships.
★★★★★Dan WhalenMy son absolutely loved this Camp. It was his first away camp ever and he didn't want to come back. They really make sure that there are plenty of counselor's to take care of all the kids and make them feel comfortable. He will come back to this camp for as long as he's allowed.