Sandy Hill Camp & Retreat Center is a family-owned, ACA-accredited overnight (sleepaway) camp on 643 acres overlooking the Upper Chesapeake Bay in North East. It offers one- and two-week traditional camp sessions for ages 8 to 16, with campers choosing among sailing, waterskiing, a ropes course, archery, sports, creative and performing arts, horseback riding, pool swimming and a zipline. Established in 1995, it emphasizes a safe, nurturing waterfront setting.
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★★★★★B. SmithMy 11 year had the time of her life and wants to do 2 weeks next summer. Great activity and food selections! Fantastic and special camp ❤️
★★★★★ThayerFun camp, very entertaining, fun experiences, nice staff, good food, and so much more. I have been going to Sandy hill for 4 years and I have always loved it there.
★★★★★Laura SannerMy girls and I attended our 2nd Girl Scout overnight camp here Sat-Sun. The space and activities are amazing. They added a salad bar to the lunch and dinner meals which had excellent variety. You won’t got home hungry!
★★★★★Valerie Nittoli JenkinsMy kids have gone to this summer sleep away camp twice now and keep asking to go again and to go longer (they've done the 1 week option each time). They enjoy all the activities, counselors, and making new friends. The camp offers various activities each camper can choose to do all week and cabin activities that take them out on the water and/or challenge them to get out of their comfort zone. Kids enjoy the food and say it's as clean as it can be given that they are outdoors. From the parent perspective, I love how responsive the staff is. They quickly respond to every email I send. Their website and emails are chock full of information and hyperlinks to take you to pages with answers to your questions or guides. They have spent a lot of time and effort answering all your questions in these guides and website and making it easy to figure out. I also think the grounds are well kept. Checking in process is quick, despite the mass of people arriving around the same time. I highly recommend this summer camp, but don't just take my word for it- believe the ones who go every year (my kids) and keep wanting to return.
★★★★★Olga SpyresWe had a fabulous time. Sandy Hill is in a really beautiful location. Our host and the staff were welcoming and professional. Thank you for thr many wonderful memories we made.