For the past 18 years, I have been visiting camps in my capacity as the director of camper placement for the American Camp Association, New York & New Jersey. I have visited hundreds of camps and think that Regis Applejack stands out for its warmth, nurturing environment and wonderful Quaker values. This is a camp where any child will feel that they are part of a community and can be themselves! Located on one of the most beautiful waterfronts in the Adirondacks, Regis is an amazing camp for a child to discover the benefits of an overnight camp experience.

Yesterday I climbed a nearby mountain and sat on the top for a couple of hours. As I sat there, I thought about all the fun times I have had at camp. I have so many memories from the last six summers. As I thought about it, I realized that, in retrospect, many of the happiest days of my life took place at Camp Regis/Applejack. Within only two months a year, I made some of my closest friends – both campers and staff… The conditions at camp force people to learn to live together, accept each other and understand each other… I owe a lot of my good qualities to the summers at Camp Regis.

The unspoiled Adirondack surroundings, the “safety first” philosophy, the wide variety of activities and the multi-cultural/multi-ethnic atmosphere all combined to help me feel I chose the right place.

Karen had a wonderfully happy and productive summer. We are very pleased with her attitude, outlook, and enthusiasm. Her bunk and counselors were super and that makes for a terrific summer.

I made lots of new friends and learned how to waterski.

We’re family … not just another camp!

Camp Regis, its collection of staff and kids, the beautiful location and its, oh, so, special atmosphere and environment, collectively make a genuine, wholesome and unique contribution to anyone connected with and having a feeling for its cause. No matter wherever I go or whatever I do, Camp Regis will always be the most influencing factor in my life … and for that, I again want to thank you.

Dear Kitchen staff: Thank you so much for your great food, especially the vegetarian meals. I really loved it.

As you know, I don’t hesitate to refer to Regis as my second home. For so many years, it’s been my security, a rock, perhaps more than anything else, a resting place for me to stop and replenish my energies, my faith in people, my love for life. Regis has a security and a reality all its own.

Having spent eight of my best summers between seven and fifteen years old at Camp Regis Applejack, I couldn’t recommend a better place to send children. It was there that I developed my love for folk music, people from other cultures and my lifelong commitment to world peace and the environment. Aside from its extraordinary setting in the Adirondack Mountains, the uniquely supportive atmosphere encouraged each child to develop and explore new skills and experiences at their own pace.