“Kroka is a magical place. Pure and simple. I love walking the boardwalk and crossing the threshold into the village. Each site tucked into the edge of the forest but united by the open green space. And add to that, the unplugged experience.” (Parent of a student on Farm Magic)
“This was (his) first time at Kroka and when I picked him up he was beaming with joy. He had a wonderful experience in every way – the activities, the teachers, the group of friends and the food – all exceeded his expectations. He is looking forward to another visit next year!” (Parent of a student on Cape Cod Ocean Bonanza and Vertical!)
“(Her) first words… when she arrived at the top of the boardwalk were, “I don’t want to leave Kroka!’ I deeply appreciate that Kroka is offering her such a home that she feels alive and aligned with herself, and loves it so dearly. She returns home with a renewed sense of responsibility, initiative and simplicity – all of these come from her being inspired! Thank you all, We Love this Campus!” (Parent of a student on Earth Crafts and Climbing Rocks)
“What is absolutely amazing about Kroka is how far it goes beyond being “just an outdoor camp.” My son always returns from camp feeling loved, supported, and growing in confidence.” Most children do not know what they want to be when they grow into adults. (He) says repeatedly that he wants to be a Kroka Counselor and help kids. We are beyond grateful!” (Parent of a student on Treasure Island)
Quotes from students
“Each time I come back to Kroka I earn a new perspective or wisdom which only proves to me the depth of the fountain of gifts that this world has for us. Each year I get more tangled in the briar of the earth’s wild places. Kroka has taught me to be ever the more grateful, especially for the simpler pleasures in life like going for a morning swim with the mist and rising sun.”
“The challenges were tough, rewarding, and exciting. The counselors were great, enthusiastic, hands-on, and interesting. The ceremonies were memorable and touching, especially the midnight lake plunge on the final night. And the group was amazing!”
“The fact that us students were able to be so independent and make decisions as a group was something that I found very unique. I also very much appreciated how we were learning something new every day, from bike skills, to navigation, to knot tying. But by far the most unique experience was the ability to explore the trail systems of the Green Mountains and meet amazing people along the way.”
“Three weeks out in the wild left me craving more. The friendships I made, the views seen, the knowledge absorbed, the experiences had, it all changed me. Being out there with the Earth and the elements, it has this energy to it, something that you cannot tap into anywhere else.”
