We couldn't be happier with our first ever camp experience for our 5 year old! We are so impressed by the organized, friendly, diverse, and energetic NEOC team. My daughter had the best time at her two weeks there and we are already looking forward to next summer!"
NEOC (K-1st grade)
I love the positive feedback my sons receive from their counselors on their way to the car after camp. It means a lot to my oldest, who is very hard on himself. I can't believe the team keeps the fun going outside all day. It's so great for my boys to be away from screens! Archery is a big favorite for both of them. They come home so tired, in a good way!"
NEOC (6th-8th grade)
I loved my son's experience (and so did he) of being outside all day long, and really taking advantage of all that Elm Bank has to offer."
NEOC (4th-5th grade)
My daughter just finished her 2 weeks at NEOC and I just wanted to send a note to say that she had a wonderful time ... it was her first time doing an outdoors camp and she loved it. Thank you for organizing such a great camp program for her age group. We will definitely be back next year!"
NEOC (K-1st grade)
I just wanted to thank you for a great week last week for my son! He had a tough first day, but when I called to talk about it with the staff, everyone was so responsive and helpful. His next day was so much better and just kept getting better from there. By Friday, he was rating it 4.5 out of 5 stars and saying he'd come back next year!"
NEOC (6th-8th grade)
I loved, loved, loved the slower paced, all outdoors, and no screen or electronics orientation for my son. Brilliant! And loved Elm Bank — a glorious place for a camp. Our family had a great experience."
NEOC (6th-8th grade)
Our daughter loved NEOC so much that she says we need to sign her up every single year until she's 16, and at that point she wants to train to be a counselor there! We found it very well-organized and well-thought-out, and enjoyed the continuity from week-to-week. And we loved the counselors. I can't say enough about how kind, engaging, and all around wonderful they were with our daughter. She still talks about them often and misses them. Our daughter especially loved canoeing, shelter-building, weaving with various botanicals, ponding, and archery. And, of course, Friday s'mores!"
NEOC (4th-5th grade)
This camp was made for my son. He loved everything about this experience — being outdoors, exploring the woods, learning more about nature, the amazing counselors, and getting to meet new friends. He truly adored the counselors, and looked forward to camp each and every day. He cried when we left on the last day, begging to keep going. He actually made a comment that if school was like NEOC, he would be happy to go every single day. Thank you SO MUCH for creating NEOC — this has been an experience of a lifetime for our son — and we cannot wait to sign up for next year!"
NEOC (4th-5th grade)
We absolutely loved the experience our daughter had. It was so special for our first time ever as parents and camper so we didn't know what to expect but we were blown away by the education, care, and FUN our daughter had."
NEOC (K-1st grade)
My daughter's favorite part of the day was extended care, after the buses had left with the majority of the campers. This is completely due to the fantastic counselors, who showered her with attention and fun — she thrived in their company! I can't say enough about how kind, engaging, and all around wonderful they were with her. She still talks about them often and misses them."
NEOC Extended Day
My daughter's favorite activities were ponding, identifying rocks, and s'mores. She loved the big, warm welcome she received from counselors upon arrival. She loved earning badges! She really appreciated having a choice on her activities for the next day."
NEOC (4th-5th grade)
My boys loved playing in the woods! It was what they looked forward to the most when we first showed them the website, and it lived up to their imaginations. The shelter building was their favorite, but they also just liked the hikes in the woods."
NEOC (4th-5th grade)
My son has greatly enjoyed camp so far — all the outdoor activities, the counselors, and making new friends. He specially mentioned the hikes, playing "camouflage" in the woods, and archery as a special highlight."
NEOC (6th-8th grade)
Very supportive counselors — it was my daughter's first ever camp experience and I was a bit worried about how it would go … but the counselors were so sweet and supportive that first day! It went really well!! Thank you!"
NEOC (K-1st grade)
Loved how the campers jumped into big activities on day 1 and 2, like archery and canoeing. Also love the energy from the counselors. All the familiar faces help build comfort and rapport!"
NEOC (4th-5th grade)
My son is LOVING his experience at NEOC and comes home regaling us with stories about his day and bubbling with energy as he talks about what the next day might bring (Armpit Fudge?!?). Thank you for creating such a fun and fulfilling experience."
NEOC (4th-5th grade)
My daughter loved her first day! Despite not knowing anyone at the camp, she came home talking about two new friends she'd met, as well as really lovely interactions with counselors and fun activities. It's very early, but at this point, she is really happy (and eager to try canoeing and archery). It was wonderful to hear from her that (at least to her understanding) there's a specific counselor dedicated to helping kids feel connected, included, and comfortable. I love that!"
NEOC (4th-5th grade)
The big canoeing day on Thursday of River Runners camp was a huge highlight. Each day of the week was thoughtfully preparing my daughter mentally and physically for the big day. She had a deep sense of achievement. The s’mores gathering and patches made it extra amazing for her. She proudly shared her patches with family."
River Runners
My son really loved the Friday s'mores. He also really liked the morning meeting times when he got to participate in the songs and chants with everybody. He truly looked forward to extended day after camp."
NEOC Extended Day
My son is so happy to go to camp everyday and tell us about it when we pick him up each afternoon. He said today “I love NEOC” which is great to hear as a parent! It feels like a well run and warm environment so far."
NEOC (K-1st grade)
Our daughter loves NEOC. She enjoys every activity and was particularly proud of the patches she earned this year. The patches are a great idea. She is so excited to return to NEOC next year and earn more patches. It was a nice touch to give returning campers a special patch."
NEOC (K-1st grade)
My daughter felt a sense of community which is hard for her as an only child who also lives out of her school's district. This experience has been so positive on her confidence to make new friendships and has just made her so happy. I notice her anxiety melted away and she was just embracing the adventures and excitement around being a kid. Thank you!"
NEOC (4th-5th grade)
The counselors were the highlight of my son's experience at NEOC. We could tell he really valued spending time with them. It was his first summer camp experience ever and although he was initially nervous he ended up having a wonderful time and has asked to attend again next year! He came home singing the songs, telling us about new activities he got to try, and he still carries his canoe patch around with him. Thank you for creating such a welcoming and fun environment for him to explore this summer!"
NEOC (K-1st grade)
This was my son's first time at NEOC and he really enjoyed it! The games, the campers, and the size of the camp really suited him — he came home super happy every day. Another thing that he liked was when his group went canoeing and he didn't want to, he was allowed to join another group and plant a flower (he's taking good care of it and named it George the Dinosaur). It was nice that he wasn't forced to go and that you all gave him that agency — he felt really respected! Thanks!"
NEOC (4th-5th grade)
A favorite part of the day of mine is when we do sign-ups. It is interesting to see campers of all ages interact with each other in their favorite things and playing games. Making things with other campers that are not just in my group is fun. I also really like canoeing. It is very peaceful and enjoyable and I can watch wildlife closer then usual. Making things is great too. I especially liked learning how to make slime. And it is cool that the compass, binoculars, and candles are usable. Going into the trails are amazing as well. Learning how to shelter-build is a great skill to have. Last but not least, I am very grateful for learning how to make friendship bracelets."
NEOC (6th-8th grade)
It was a wonderful first experience for my daughter. Thanks to everyone!"
NEOC (K-1st grade)
My children said this was their favorite camp and they can't wait to attend next year. I really liked what I saw with interactions of campers and counselors. The counselors walked them to the car and talked and joked with them along the way. At some other camps my children had fun but the counselors seemed to not to engage with any of the kids as much"
NEOC LINX Camps Services: Early Drop-Off
Our kids — in the River Runners and 2nd grade programs — had a great experience at NEOC! Each day they would (without prompting) share many details about activities, friends they made, and camp counselors they loved being with. Canoeing, archery, slip and slide, and Friday s'mores were the favorites but they enjoyed all of the activities!"
River Runners
River Runners was an amazing experience! My daughter can’t wait to come back next year. Thank you. My daughter’s favorite part of the day was playing tag on the canoe :) Also, the Thursday’s Charles River canoe trip was the highlight of the week."
River Runners
It makes a huge difference that counselors know each child by name. Details like that are why we love NEOC. My kids also loved the camp songs. Thanks for a great few weeks of camp!"
NEOC (4th-5th grade)
My son's time at NEOC was legendary. Every day I picked him up he was smiling, dirty, and full of stories about all of his fun activities and the amazing counselors. He told me over and over again it was the best camp he’d ever been to and at 13 that’s a a tall order because he’s been so many over the past 8 years. He loved it so much we added two weeks! His patch is proudly displayed in his room. He wants to return next year and honestly part of the reason why is because he thinks of NEOC as a little summer family. Congratulations for doing what you do. These kids feel it and appreciate it, and I do too as a parent. They are only young once and you help them rejoice in what it means to be young and carefree and full of wonder. Thank you!!!!"
NEOC (6th-8th grade)
My son LOVED River Runners. It was such a great experience and a real summer camp highlight this year. Thanks for another great summer!"
River Runners
Thank you for an incredible summer! We love NEOC! Sign-ups (especially beads) during general camp and canoeing during River Runners was absolutely amazing. My camper wants to do two weeks of River Runners next summer — she loved it so much!"
River Runners
My son was in River Runners and loved it. He loved the time on the water every day."
River Runners
Will definitely recommend to others, and everybody does a great job."
NEOC (6th-8th grade)
Our kids loved camp this summer. Thanks so much!"
NEOC (6th-8th grade)
My kids loved having choice time in the afternoon. It was a time when they could decide what they wanted to do, and be with their siblings if they wanted to be."
NEOC (6th-8th grade)
My daughter said that NEOC did a great job of encouraging friendship and inclusion."
NEOC (6th-8th grade)
I cannot express how much my child enjoyed her week at NEOC. She was excited to wake up every morning. The counselors are truly phenomenal and my daughter felt safe and supported. We will definitely send her next year. Thank you so very much. My daughter said 'every part of the day is my favorite'. She especially loved the canoeing."
NEOC (4th-5th grade)
My oldest daughter really liked the canoeing and the archery. Both kids seemed to really like the friendliness and enthusiasm of the counselors. The slip n' slide and the patches were also a big hit."
NEOC (4th-5th grade)
My daughter loved your camp and was disappointed she wasn't attending for additional weeks. :)"
NEOC (4th-5th grade)
3rd year and the counselors continue to be amazing. Very engaged and great energy every day."
NEOC (4th-5th grade)
Thank you for running this camp a week early! Perfect for private school kiddos who get out super early! My son really enjoyed camp. He loved all the sports, as well as the nature focused activities."
NEOC (4th-5th grade)
What you do with your counselor training is unmatched. Our kids have gone to a lot of camps and these are just the best counselors of any place we have gone to. They make them feel welcome and supported and our kids have a great time! They loved canoeing and archery the most."
NEOC (4th-5th grade)
This was our first experience with NEOC and we absolutely loved it. Will definitely be back next year. My kids loved theme day. Any engagement with counselors was always a highlight and of course canoeing!"
NEOC (4th-5th grade)
We were absolutely blown away by our experience at this camp!! The location was beautiful and a magical place for kids to spend their summer days. The counselors were beyond our expectations - everyone we interacted with was kind, caring, knowledgeable, informative, enthusiastic. We have never experienced that at a camp before and we are so grateful. Everything was so well organized. I never expected my 5 year old to have a chance at archery or my normally shy 8 year old to have a chance to perform on a stage. They were only there for 2 weeks and they had the time of their lives. Thanks so much for giving my kids an incredible summer experience."
NEOC (4th-5th grade)
Such a fun week for all 3 of my kids! The counselors and traditions were their favorite part. See you next year!"
NEOC (4th-5th grade)
Even though it’s a rainy week, my child has enjoyed so much of the camp days! I am so glad they get to be in the nature for a whole week. It’s amazing."
NEOC (4th-5th grade)
The staff is absolutely amazing!!!!"
NEOC (4th-5th grade)
When we dropped her off each morning, she couldn't wait to get to camp! She also loved learning new skills such as archery, making friends, feeling loved by her counselors, and earning badges!"
NEOC (4th-5th grade)
My son had the absolute best experience. He has disliked so many, if not all, of the previous camps we have tried. This has been the best experience for him and for our whole family -- to see him coming home so happy. I am not sure what your secret sauce is, but keep it up! He wants me to write that he 'enjoyed the WHOLE day the most!'"
NEOC (4th-5th grade)
Great camp, well organized and really fun for our kids!"
NEOC (4th-5th grade)
It was so much fun, thanks for an amazing experience. The badges were great motivators too."
NEOC (4th-5th grade)
This was my kids first experience with NEOC and my youngest's first camp experience in general. They absolutely loved it!! The counselors were exceptional and they came home so happy each day. Thank you all! They loved the badges and canoeing."
NEOC (4th-5th grade)
I love the energy at drop-off and pick-up. The music makes it so fun and, while my kid doesn’t give me a ton of info, it seems like he had an amazing summer!"
NEOC (4th-5th grade)
NEOC far exceeded our expectations! Our kids loved their camp experience and cane home tired, dirty, and happy each day. Our only regret is that we did not sign up for additional weeks this summer! My older daughter loved canoeing and my younger daughter loved s’mores!"
NEOC (4th-5th grade)
Incredibly caring and respectful approach to meeting the needs of our super-sensitive camper."
NEOC (K-1st grade)
We’ll definitely be coming back! Favorites were s'mores and making a lizard bead creation. Our daughter had a wonderful time!"
NEOC (K-1st grade)
The counselors were very friendly, responsible, and engaged with my camper. They really went out of their way to communicate with us about how he was feeling, and gave him a 'break' card to empower him to help himself."
NEOC (K-1st grade)
My daughter says her favorite aspects of camp were s'mores and making new friends. She loves the badges, and she is excited to return next year."
NEOC (K-1st grade)
Caring, skilled counselors make such a difference. Thanks for taking good care of our child."
NEOC (K-1st grade)
Great experience! Can’t wait till next summer."
NEOC (K-1st grade)
Thank you for another great summer! Favorites were canoeing, s'mores, games, and making new friends!"
NEOC (K-1st grade)
Infectious and joyous camp counselor energy. My child's favorite was being wild and free in nature, in a loving and safe environment!"
NEOC (K-1st grade)
Both my children had a wonderful experience at NEOC this summer. They’ll be back next summer for more badges and fun!"
NEOC (K-1st grade)
So well organized and fun! Thank you!!"
NEOC (K-1st grade)
My son loved his counselors and was immediately made to feel comfortable by their warm and welcoming demeanor. He loved walking into the woods and seeing elements of Elm Bank and nature, for instance discovering the fairy houses and seeing the model trains. He loved the super hero theme day and creating his group's hero and theme song!"
NEOC (K-1st grade)
My girls had a great time. They made friends and had a lot to share with us about the experience."
NEOC (K-1st grade)
The communication and organizational side of things was great. Overall, the camp strikes me as really well-run. Thank you! My sense is that my son had some flexibility, which is great. Given how contained the space is where NEOC is located, I think he was allowed to roam a bit more than he might have at a different camp."
NEOC (K-1st grade)
Very sweet camp experience. My daughter LOVED the counselors. They were all so sweet and nice. She also loved the water play!!!"
NEOC (K-1st grade)
Counselors are amazing. My kids were so happy!! My son LOVED the canoing!!!"
NEOC (K-1st grade)
The camp was spectacular. Extremely well organized. Everyone was very caring and delightful. We felt extremely comfortable leaving our children there. The communications when any issues arose (all minor ones) were timely and excellent. Our children will be back next year."
NEOC (K-1st grade)
Our son had a blast at NEOC! He felt so supported by his counselors, was proud of himself for every badge he received, and came home happy, filthy, and exhausted every day - I genuinely don't know what else we could have possibly hoped for in a camp!"
NEOC (K-1st grade)
We can't thank you enough for giving our daughter such a wonderful and memorable summer. We are missing NEOC hard over here right now! Her favorite thing by far were her counselors. She loved the activities and friends, but she really, really enjoyed connecting with her counselors. She wanted to look through all the photos week by week and she pointed out all the counselors that she worked with. You all must have done something right :) She is your biggest fan and has asked me for reassurance that some of you are coming back next year! Thanks again... until next summer!"
NEOC (K-1st grade)
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