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Quick, short-form reviews, gathered from additional sources.
Mac Rand, Alumnus & Owner emeritus (alumnus)Camp Pathfinder was the best thing that ever happened to me I first attended Pathfinder at age 11 in the mid-1960s, after my father and older brother had already spent many years there. Pathfinder, in a few words, changed my life forever. It taught me to push myself harder than I thought I ever could, while making lifelong friends. It taught me how to be a part of a tea... Show More |
Thomas Mackey, former staff (alumnus)A thankful staffman The staff are the highest quality to be found and no expense is spared in investing in them. The esprit de corps, skill and professionalism is unmatched. As a result no person who interacts with Camp Pathfinder can be left without being better for the experience |
Peter 2019 (parent)Proud Parent I wanted to take a minute to say thank you to you and the entire Pathfinder community for Mason’s fantastic summer. Mason came back from his time at Pathfinder with minor outward changes that came from significant inward growth and development. Someone who doesn’t know Mason well might not notice them, b... Show More |
Greg Lansky (alumnus)I hope to see camp again To this day I still hold my memories made and skills learned here to be some of the most important and treasured. This is such a unique place, and one that I always hope to see again. |
Chris Thurber, Phillips Exeter Academy Child Psychologist (parent)Nowhere else Nowhere else are human bonds forged more deeply than at Camp Pathfinder. Other camps shape boys. Pathfinder defines them. |
Zach Dean (alumnus)Campsick When I'm at camp, I don't get homesick. When I'm at home, I get campsick. Favorite place in the world- shaped me into the man I am today. |
Mr. B. Hickey (parent)Thank you Pathfinder I have been remiss for not writing earlier to thank you, Glenn, and the entire Pathfinder 'family' for all that you do. As we come to know Pathfinder we understand many of its unique characteristics that make it an ideal place for our son. His time spent there has had a very discernable and very positive impact... Show More |
John Munro, Head of Middle School Nichols School (alumnus)Positive start to the year - Fall School Group review The Pathfinder experience for our seventh graders has consistently led to a positive start to the school year. I have worked with Mike Sladden and his team of guides to design a program that ties directly to our school's mission. The community-building activities, based in a pristine, technology-free setting... Show More |
Davin Reddington – faculty advisor, Wilson Outdoor Club (alumnus)A Life-Changing Journey - Fall School Group Review “The most appealing aspect of Camp Pathfinder is that it offers a combination of all of the elements that a school group seeks in an expeditionary learning experience. Pathfinder presents three essential components: a diverse array of activities; an energetic, engaging and experienced staff; and a technolo... Show More |
2nd Lt. Edward J. Hubbard USMC (alumnus)I learned more than I could have anywhere else When I look back on my life as I developed into who I am today, Pathfinder stands out as the defining experience that helped me grow the most. In my ten summers as a camper and staff on the lakes and rivers of Algonquin Park I learned more about camaraderie, courage, and dedication to goals than I could have an... Show More |
Happy Camper (camper)Best memories I've had in my life Dear Sladds, This year at camp was so much fun, even more so than the last. Even though I was only a first year Ottawa, me and my friends managed to get a thirteen day trip to Temagami! Our trip was amazing, and I experienced some of the best memories I've had in my entire life. I can't wait to go back next ... Show More |
Dr. John Herman, Boston - Alumni & Parent (alumnus)What I miss about Pathfinder "I miss a loon's call at dusk, the sputtering light of a Coleman, bug juice, Treasure Hunts, rinsing off soap in a frigid plunge in Source Lake. I miss scrubbing a wrinkled aluminum pot spotless, splitting cedar, starting a fire with one match in the rain, running a long portage and dipping a tin cup in cool wa... Show More |
Camp parent, Buffalo, NY (parent)Incredible 'can do' attitude "Pathfinder has been such a big part of his life and his approach to life. Problem-solving, taking responsibility, this incredible 'can do' 'let's get this done' attitude I see him take sometimes. We're indebted to you and the Pathfinder experience." |
David, Camp Parent, Parkland, FL (parent)What a good experience "He had a great time on both of his trips, and goes over the pictures regularly. What a good experience for those guys! Thanks for the great opportunity you’re offering all of your campers, and my sons in particular. They will carry that experience the rest of their lives." |
Founded in 1914, Pathfinder has a long and distinguished history, one that rightly informs the camp experience today. The camp facility is, frankly, stunning, occupying an island of its own. The structures sit beneath mature pines, with technology limited to basically to the kitchen. As such, it’s as authentic a camp experience as you could hope to find, and a traditional camp in the best sense of the term. On one hand that term refers to the activities, including canoeing, tripping, camp craft, water sports. More importantly, it refers to the culture of the camp. When boys arrive, they participate within an environment and community that is much, much larger than themselves, one that includes the many generations of campers that have come before. They feel a world away, yet part of a community that is formed around a clear set of values, including conservation, positive mentorship, team work, challenge, and growth. At Pathfinder, boys have time to focus on a different set of priorities, something that has been a core element of the camp experience since it was founded, though arguably more needed today than ever. Campers leave feeling that they’ve accomplished something, while having also become a part of something, a sense which they carry with them throughout the year. Pathfinder is, plainly put, one of the best all-boys’ programs in the country.
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