Testimonials
About Our Counselors – From Passages Parents
"A hidden benefit of the camp is time that the kids spend with the counselors. The counselors are great teenagers and are just the type of kids that I'd love for my kids to grow to be like."
– Mrs. Lorenzo
"I am so incredibly impressed with how well run your program is. Your staff is outstanding. They are the friendliest, funniest group of teenagers/adults I have seen in a long time. I never doubted my son's safety in their caring hands. I have always heard great things about Passages and now I know they are all true. Thank you for a wonderful week and we will be back next year with our daughter as well."
– Mrs. Greenwood
"I give the highest marks in all areas. You all work hard,
play hard and pass along great values to out kids."
– Mrs. Walker "You
should be so proud of the counselors you have at the
camp. Every single one of them is the nicest and most
enthusiastic person I have met in years and my daughter
loved them all. Thanks for letting us be a part of your
wonderful program."
– Mrs. Poole "Most
cheerful group of people I've ever met."
– Mrs. Talley "The
counselors and CIT's are great role models. I know our
son is learning not only technical skills but also those
important intangible things."
– Mrs. Wray "It
means so much to us parents to have our children spend
time with good role models, like yourselves. Thanks
for being there for our kids."
– Mr. Roe "I
am so impressed with the emphasis of the "soft"
skills as well as the "hard" skills at Advance
Camp. Those "soft" skills are the LIFE skills
that are often harder to teach but are so important.
That is what makes your camp awesome and unique –
your staff excels at both."
– Mrs. Corey "The
office staff, counselors, and experiences were all excellent!"
– Mrs. Thourze "My
son stated that he felt that they were like one of the
gang and not a lot of bossy adults."
– Mrs. Umphlet "Thanks
for making a difference in our son's life and for being
Positive Role Models (for all of us.)"
– Mr. Martin "You
brought me to tears as I realized that you are among
the elite teachers who totally dedicate themselves to
having a positive impact on children. I am touched by
this level of dedication to our children and consider
it an incredible gift. Thank you."
– Mrs. Pumphrey
About Our Counselors – From Passages Campers
"They were awesome and they made you accomplish stuff you
didn't think you could do."
– Chip, age 13 "I
just thought they were all great and I could trust all
of them."
– Eliza "The
counselors were great, they were fun and they pushed
me to do things I wasn't sure about doing."
– Sarah "They
are hilarious and nice. They rock!'
– Reilley
On the Topic of Fun – From Passages Campers
"Passages is rockalicious"
– Kathryn "Awesomest
camp in the world."
– Henry, age 8 "It
was totally the best time of my life."
– Willie, age 9 "I
never knew I could have this much fun getting water
logged and dirty."
– Will, age 9 "It's
the best camp you will ever go to."
– Samantha "Passages
is cool and I had the best time of my life."
– Olivia, age 9 "You
never get bored."
– Ann, age 9 "It
was the most awesome time of my life."
– Chip, age 10 "It
was sooo fun"
– Caroline, age 8 "Awesome
– my favorite activity was everything."
– Kelsey, age 10 "It
was really, really, really fun."
– Jeremy, age 10 "If
you don't come you can't say you had a good summer."
– Jacob, age 9 "Passages
is the best recipe for a summer camp."
– Jaz, age 9 "They
were, fun, experienced and worked hard for you to achieve
your goals. The best counselors ever!!! Non-stop fun!!!"
– Matthew "I'm
coming back for two weeks next year"
– Stephanie, age 9 "Of
course, I would want to come back, it was so much fun!!!!!!!"
– Haley
About Challenge at Passages – From Passages Parents
"Passages was the perfect way for my child to spend a week at the river (more like in the river) learning new skills and challenging himself. He came home everyday soaked, muddy, exhausted and very energized and happy. He loved it!!"
– Mrs. Farrow "Congratulations
on such a wonderful program and for enabling our girls
to feel so empowered and good about themselves."
– Mrs. Brand "Swayne
has come out of his two years of Passages with far more
than River and Rocks Skills (both of which he is justifiably
proud of)…He has come home with greater self
confidence, pride and self reliance…he has overcome
fears and pushed himself, and been happy trying."
– Mr. Martin "Along
with skills learned, he met many interesting people
and took away life skills that he will use forever."
– Mrs. Thomes "The
only camp my son has ever requested to come back to."
– Mrs. Miller "We
have heard great things about Passages for years. Knowing
some of the counselors, we felt tremendous confidence
in the quality of instruction, attention and kindness
our son would be exposed to."
– Mrs. Varner
About Challenge at Passages – From Passages Campers
"Passages is my favorite camp because at the end of the week I always feel great about my accomplishments and I don't want to leave."
– Stephanie, age 11 "I
had a great time at Passages, and I mean GREAT!!!"
– Cooper "One
of the best things in my whole life that I've ever done!
IT was one of the best weeks of my life."
– Riley "The
coolest things I learned was how to be confident in
myself, and that if you try you can't fail"
– Francesca "It's
the best camp ever and if you're shy you won't be anymore."
– Caitlin "I
hope I have enough stamina for next year!"
– Tyler, age 10 "It's
like a roller coaster, your knowledge grows faster and
faster."
– Parks, age 13 "I'm
proud of myself."
– Aidan, age 8 "It
was the most adventurous thing I have ever done."
– Richard, age 13 "The
camp gives you the confidence and determination you
will need throughout life."
– Lauren "You
don't know what you're missing if you don't do Passages."
– Will "He
was learning skills he could keep a lifetime."
– Mrs. Miller "There's
nothing you could possibly do to make it cooler than
this year. Yes, I would never want not to come to Passages
every year."
– Hannah
About Safety – From Passages Parents
"A great camp with the perfect amount of fun, hard work and safety."
– Mrs. Gilligan "What
amazing and empowering experiences you all provide the
kids. Thanks to you and the great staff for taking such
safe care of our children as they embark on serious
outdoor adventure. See you next year."
– Mrs. Mills "The
kids were very well taken care of. From the suntan lotion
to staying hydrated and the emphasis on safety –
all outstanding signs of genuine concern for kids' well
being."
– Mrs. Finley "We
feel it was a well-organized, fun and safe camp."
– Mrs. Gilligan "Thank
you for reassuring me about swimming in the whitewater.
I'm glad I did it."
– Hunter
About Communication – From Passages Parents
"From start to finish, soup to nuts, everything and everyone was well organized and informative. You are truly the best camp program I've ever seen."
– Mrs. Kirkland "Communication
– better than school, better than our other camps.
Thanks, everyone!"
– Mr. Moore "I
was impressed by the communications and organization
of everything. I've never seen anything so well organized
and well communicated to parents."
– Mrs. Farrow "Everything
was top-notch – from check-in the 1st morning
through Friday."
– Mrs. Meyhew "I
appreciated that very day when I cam to pick up Jeremy,
at least one counselor told me at least one positive
thing about him and his day."
– Mrs. Theisen "You
guys run one "Class Act" Camp…Every
word to campers, every schedule, the attitude of the
counselors/CITS, even the food (according to Swayne)…It
ALL adds up to one of the best programs I have seen
anywhere for kids."
– Mr. Martin
About Value – From Passages Parents
"What a week – worth every penny."
– Mrs. Latta '"It's
worth every cent. What an awesome way to boost your
child's confidence."
– Mrs. Nelson "The
combination of adventure and great leadership at every
Passages event is priceless."
– The Mordicas "Year
after year, Passages is the best summer camp investment
we've made for our three daughters!"
– Mrs. Douma "As
far as day camps go, it is expensive, but the experience
is priceless."
– Mrs. Lorenzo "I
have already recommended Passages to everyone here at
work as a "must do" for their kids next year."
– Mrs. Mahan "Her
experience with Passages has really added a whole new
dimension to her personality/"
– Mrs. Craighill "No
where in Richmond can you find a more positive summer
experience for your child; he/she will be dying to go
back each day."
– Mrs. Varner "My
son had a blast. He loved everything about it and though
the counselors were "awesome." Within four
months of going to camp last August, he had saved up
his money for this summer. I was truly amazed that you
can find and hire that many 'top notch' counselors."
– Mrs. Corey "We
have been waiting for years to reach the 8 yr age requirement!
When is the 43 year old camp?"
– Mrs. Meyhew "The
experience is so positive and unique and the skills
are lifetime one, and the experience is great."
– Mrs. Goodpasture "Of
all the camps my children have participated in, this
was by far the best."
– Mrs. Gravatt "It's
a fabulous, challenging program that Jacob loves –
we feel it's worth the $."
– Mrs. Nelson "We
will see ya' next year and shout our praises to anyone
who will listen. Keep it up!"
– Mr & Mrs Thomas "You
and your staff are second to none. I am amazed at what
you pack into one week and what the children take away
from your camp is priceless. I can see Marcus has more
confidence and an eagerness to push himself to the next
step."
– Mrs. Gorveatt
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