Camp Robin Hood

Having been a camper and counselor at Camp Robin Hood in the 1980s and 90s, I was looking forward to bringing my oldest daughter to check it out as we look at potential overnight camps in New England for her.
We visited on a nice August morning, making the quick 2 hour drive from Boston.
From the minute we drove in, we were truly impressed by the campus’s beauty. The fields, the courts, the cabins were all well-​kept. Friendly staff greeted us and were ready to show us around. New buildings and updates to existing buildings since my time were impressive — a gorgeous new theatre, new dining hall, new lodge and updated cabins. Just like I when I was there, the waterfront was spectacular — a sandy beach along a bay of lake Ossippee, Lovely docks for swim instruction, kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, sailboats and water skiing — the waterfront was well-​staffed by lifeguards and boating instructors.
The campers and counselors we interacted with at Camp Robin Hood were all happy and enthusiastic about camp. We stayed for lunch, and boy was I impressed with the food choices. Hot lunch buffet style where children have several choices plus a beautiful salad bar with more than you could ever imagine, as well as soup and fruit for dessert. The energy in the dining hall was electric, campers singing and cheering. Dancing as the meal was coming to an end. Campers and counselors alike enjoying the meal and having fun.
At rest hour, we toured some cabins and got to speak with campers. The girls were all so nice. While we loved meeting the youngest campers who are only a year or so older than my daughter, it was the oldest girls who went out of there way to invite us into their cabin and tell us all about their love of Camp Robin Hood. You could really tell it was a special place!
All in all, my daughter loved her visit and is already looking forward to the day she is old enough to be a camper. I love that Camp Robin Hood has the right balance of sports, arts, and just all around fun.