At first camp was really hard, but the support of the staff really helped me get through it. I believe that camp was a very positive experience and can't wait to go back. I also made so many wonderful new friends that I will keep in touch with and love forever. SG (15) Chesapeake Virginia
I cannot express how grateful I am to have gone to Kingsmont. My life has changed so much, and definitely for the better. I made so many close friends while adapting a healthy lifestyle to bring back home. I feel so comfortable in my own skin, and that is 100% thanks to Kingsmont! My counselors were so supportive, along with the members of my division, and other divisions as well. There was such a great atmosphere surrounding the camp that it was impossible not to have fun! Before my first summer I was lazy, I didn't exercise at all, and I didn't socialize very much. Upon returning home after that summer I joined the softball team and the swim team, and I was more out-going and confident. After 3 summers I am definitely a better, healthier person than I was before. I am forever indebted to Kingsmont. RS (18) Atlanta, GA
I enjoy being at Camp Kingsmont because you get to lose weight but have fun doing it. You get to connect with people who share the same feelings towards themselves and you make friendships that will last forever. DF (15) Westford, MA
Camp to me was a whole life lesson in itself. Not only did I make friends for life, but I also grew as a person. No longer am I so down on myself or afraid to try something new. My counselors were some of the most supportive, genuine and sweetest people in the world. They always encouraged us when we were hesitant and aided us with any other problems we had. I loved trying new sports I’ve never played or even heard of. The evening activities were enjoyable always; I always looked forward to them. Camp was the best thing that ever happened to me. VB (15) Boca Raton, FL
Since I first came to Camp Kingsmont I have lost a lot of weight and I have more friends who are both boys and girls. I have become much more confident, wear so many more styles of clothes and still feel great about myself. I can honestly say that Camp Kingsmont has changed my life. Now I do not have to spend all day worrying about what people are thinking. Thank you. KQ (13) Hartsdale, NY
Camp Kingsmont has really helped me! When I was 10 years old I weighed 135 pounds. I have been coming to camp for two years since then and am proud to say I now weigh 115. I love Camp Kingsmont and I have made so much progress. I have also made great friends and I look forward to coming back next summer. CF (12) Boston, MA
I love Camp Kingsmont. It’s been my second home for years. The friends that I’ve made I’ve kept all this time. Camp to me is a place where no one is made fun of or harassed because of what they look like. It’s a safe haven for kids who have always been afraid to be outgoing in fear of someone picking on them. It’s just a great place to be. The directors and counselors make everything fun and exciting and the kids are really accepting. It’s nice to be with people who have gone through some of the same things as you. It’s a good feeling to know you have people you can talk to. Going to Kingsmont all these years has made me so much more confident and less self-conscious. Camp has made my life so much better and if it wasn’t for Kingsmont I wouldn’t have even half the confidence I do now. EL (16) Webster, MA
I had a fun time at Camp Kingsmont. I am looking forward to the ropes course and white water rafting. AM (14) Orlando, FL
Last year was my daughter’s first year at any kind of camp. She did the research and asked to attend Kingsmont. She was attracted to the camp because of fitness goals that campers set, not necessarily weight loss. She has really made a conscious effort to eat balanced meals and exercise. – Boca Raton, FL
At first I was hesitant about sending my daughter to camp, so far away from home. This will be her fourth summer and she’s been looking forward to it for months. The bond she’s created with other girls going thru similar weight issues has made a world of difference. I am so glad we addressed her issues at a young age. She is confident and more outgoing, and we can’t thank you enough. – Hartsdale, NY
We love Kingsmont. It has been a great experience for our daughter. She has made lasting friendships and looks forward to returning to camp every year. – Webster, MA
My son had the best time at Camp Kingsmont. He did not complain about anything. He loved the food and the counselors. He is looking forward to returning to Camp Kingsmont. Even though he lost 12 pounds in three weeks we were more impressed with his improved attitude and maturity. – Orlando, FL
My daughter went to camp in the summer of 2007. She went for four weeks. Those weeks changed her life. Not only did she lose weight, she gained self-esteem, self-respect and an amazing sense of self-worth. Being surrounded by people, campers and staff, who truly understand what it feels like to constantly battle a weight problem was life changing for her. She has made so many friends and has seen several throughout the year. Not a day goes by in our house that she doesn’t bring up great stories of her four weeks at camp. This year she can’t wait to spend the entire summer at Camp Kingsmont. – Hingham, MA
We couldn’t have been more pleased with our daughter’s camping experience. When she came home from camp she had a new sense of self-confidence that everyone noticed just as much as her weight loss. This was her first year at Camp Kingsmont but it will not be her last. – Elmwood Park, IL
Camp Kingsmont is awesome. My daughter has matured beautifully ever summer she has attended. She has met people from all over the world and has been comfortable around all of them. Camp Kingsmont has helped me teach her to look further than our small town and closer in herself to see just how wonderful she is. I believe having my daughter involved with Camp Kingsmont is one of the best things that I have ever done for her and will stay with her, assisting her in living a long healthy happy life. – Dover Plains, NY
My kid loves camp. – White Plains, NY
Kingsmont was the best money I ever spent, period! The change in my son both physically and confidence wise was priceless. My son will continue to attend Camp Kingsmont and hopes to become a counselor someday. The Kingsmont family is amazing. – Boston, MA
Camp Kingsmont gave my son the gift of self-confidence and self-esteem. He came home fifty pounds lighter and with a new belief and faith in his ability to shape his life. – Brooklyn, NY
Last summer I worked as a counselor for the division two boys. I will be returning as a personal trainer and weight lifting instructor for summer 2009. It is very meaningful for me to help younger boys and girls through the same weight loss struggle that I have experienced. I am excited to introduce the campers to weight lifting which is an activity I fell in love with and that has led to my successful weight management. Camp Kingsmont was by far one of the best experiences of my life and I only wish I had joined the Kingsmont family years ago. — JL
I have always thought that keeping active and thinking positive is a key ingredient for a healthy lifestyle. Camp Kingsmont is not just a job for me; it is family, not just for staff but for all who are part of the Kingsmont community. I look forward to summers where I can put all of my knowledge towards something that is both rewarding and exciting.