Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community Oct 17, 2006
Pros: A wonderful place for a child to grow.
Cons: NONE
Summary: Our 15 and 13 year old loved their GRP experience. The camp setting is deep in the woods, surrounded by mountains, streams and waterfalls. The counselor to camper ratios are great. Our daughter did the base camp while our son did the Blue Ridge ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Apr 27, 2012
Pros: Staff, Facilities, Food, Location, Property
Cons: It is not year round, and I am too old to be a participant!
Summary: As an ex-teacher, a trained medic, and now a professional member of the camping world, I have nothing negative to say about the Green River Preserve. The staff, facilities, directors, and property are heads above anything else that I have experienced in ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Apr 26, 2012
Pros: Staff not too cool for school.
Location is striking.
Facilities.
I.T. solid.
Director is passionate.
Cons: More rigorous physical adventure?
Would like to see journal writing.
Summary: As a young person I attended residential camps, day camps and wilderness camps. As a young man I began working for 6 years in the Y Camps and then many years at Outward Bound Schools across the country. With a terminal degree in Education I have taught ... read more
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Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Mar 10, 2010
Pros: Beautiful land
Cons: Sons thought their counslors were drunk and/or stoned most nights.
Very small food servings.
Summary: From the brochures and the tour, GRP looked to be the perfect place to send our children for the summer. It was the worst decision we ever made though. We met with the owner and he seemed to be very nice and well educated in the sciences and nature. ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 2, 2003
Pros: Beautiful Scenery.
Cons: Staff
Summary: Our daughter and 2 friends attended the camp last summer. They were a bit dissapointed in the activities planned for them. Granted it rained most of the time they were in camp, but they felt like the Camp had little or no contingency plans for rain days. ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 21, 2001
Pros: Good camp for bright, inquisitive, nature oriented kids
Cons: No pool or lake, only a tiny fish pond
Summary: A parent/visitor perspective: Green River is a camp for academically gifted kids (not geniuses- just above average- IQ or achievement test scores are required). As North Carolinians, we know many kids who have attended this camp and loved it. They really ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 21, 2000
Pros: Wookies
Cons: Dookies
Summary: Summer camps are an important part of any child's life. I feel that they shape the youth's individuality and ability to deal with others in close quarters. What I'm trying to say is, I went to this summer camp when I was 13, and man did I get a lot of ... read more
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Apr 27, 2012
Pros: Scientific education is an integral part of the daily fun.
Cons: This beautiful setting is so far away from home.
Summary: I believe that Green River Preserve is an excellent summer camp. I was the most surprised by the education of all the camp personnel. My 3 girls cannot wait to go again for the 3 time to enjoy the hiking, swimming, and most of all education
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Not rated yet by the Epinions community Apr 23, 2012
Pros: Beautiful setting, smart, caring counselors, mentors, and managers.
Cons: They don't take parents!
Summary: It was a terrific experience for my first-time camper and he can't wait to return this summer! He came back bursting with pride about himself and with knowledge about our natural
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Nov 19, 2005
Pros: Friends, hiking, food, activities, camp-out, having fun, trying new things, and the great atmosphere.
Cons: NONE!!!
Summary: I love this camp! It is one of the most life-changing experiences you will go through. Everybody there are awesome people that know so much and the friendships you make will last a lifetime. I have been going with my friend, Drew, for the past 6 years!
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