One of the best ways to learn about life at Camp O-AT-KA is to read the firsthand experiences of campers, parents, alumni and staff.
"I so deeply appreciate my son having had the opportunity to come to such a wonderful camp with your very generous scholarship for the past
four summers. I was drawn to the Camp O-AT-KA Web Site when I first began researching camps in the late winter of 2005 because your
Mission Statement really resonated with me. The accompanying photos of happy boys, rustic and charming lake front buildings, including St.
Andrew's Chapel, greatly impressed me. At that time I was thinking about sending my son away from home for the first time. Positive male
mentoring was at the forefront of my mind since I am a single parent. Later that spring I was so excited and happy for my son when I learned
he would be able to go to this special place for a whole month in the summer of 2005.
Four years later I am still in awe of Camp O-AT-KA, but from the perspective of a grateful parent whose son has had the benefit of your moral grounding of campers, which I hope will serve him well throughout life. This ethical environment Camp O-AT-KA provides as part of your
overall program - with moral teaching built seamlessly into daily activities - has been invaluable for building my son's character."
Brookline, Ma (4th year)
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Press & Publications
Family Life Magazine reviewed hundreds of camps for their annual article on the top ten youth camps. Here is what they said about Camp O-AT-KA! "This is one of those camps that has stood the test of time. Since its founding in 1906, O-AT-KA has been clear about its mission – to help young boys embrace enduring values. Its extensive program does just that..." Read more!
David Elkind, Ph. D., acclaimed Child Development Expert, singles out Camp O-AT-KA as the type of traditional camp from which children can benefit most. Elkind asserts, “Learning is most effective when it involves play, love, and work. This kind of learning is more likely to occur in a traditional camp..." Read more!
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