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 every day 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 every day when I came 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
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