Why Camp Backcountry

Top Reasons to Come to Camp Backcountry

Finding your tribe
Winning Color Wars
Going on a horseback trail ride
Goat snuggles with Big Mama, Burt, Fred, Ginger, and Lola
Making s’mores in a solar oven
Building a giant fort
Exploring the Fairy Forest
Getting to belt out silly camp songs at the top of your lungs
Surviving as an insect during Predator vs. Prey
Adventures at Fort Wildwood
Finally getting to become a Leader-in-Training
Beating the camp time record on the orienteering course
Searching for the legendary Backcountry Bigfoot
Making memories that will last a lifetime

Why parents choose Camp Backcountry?

“I loved the confidence that my child gained.”

“With how much kids are indoors and on screens these days, I loved that my kids were outdoors all day in nature!”

“My daughter comes home dirty, tired, and happy!”

“The counselors have been TERRIFFIC each of the 4 years we have attended.”

“My daughter participated in several other day camps and an overnight camp over the course of the summer but Camp Backcountry was her favorite.”

“My kids wouldn’t stop talking about all the fun they had while at camp, and they learned so much about ecology!”

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