Camp Roosevelt Firebird, Bowerston OH

I would NOT recommend a kid here who wants a real summer camp experience. My daughter was never allowed to swim in the lake, cook a smore, take out a canoe or a trail bike ride. (isn't that summer camp?) There are no barn events or even salad bar dining alternatives or lake blob or sail boat or farmers market trip all of which are advertised. The garden is a joke and the kids do not get to be incorporated in making meals as advertised.

The only physical activity my daughter did in a week was take one very small hike.

Maybe this is a good camp if your kid is lazy?

Additionally, it is not a camp of inclusion at all.

I only give 2 stars because the staff are great! My son attended 2021, he had rats in the lodging! I would accept "basic conditions" no problem, but rats is unacceptable, he slept on the upper level on the bunk bed, and said he could see and hear them walking above his head on the logs. In the morning, he would have droppings on his sleeping bag! He also mentioned that the food was not enough and he was not allowed to ask for more food (he is a fast growing teenager). If I knew of course I would have never sent my child to this camp.

I called just to confirm some details, and the guy I spoke with was absolutely RUDE. He was rushing me and told me “can we hurry this up, Iam in the middle of something. ”
I cannot rate the camp it’s self, but the guy I spoke with was horrendously rude. I think he was the owner named Joe.

Beautiful scenery! Joe is Wonderful and I look forward to my kids going this summer!

I was a camper there. I have tried many different summer camps but this is the one.we are not being herded around like goats and the councilors treat us like our opinion matters.for me t h i s i s i t.

Beautiful location. Sweet, caring, accommodating staff, good rustic camp facilities. Relaxing. Spent most of my time in the wood fired sauna and lake.