Pierce Camp Birchmont Review

Sending your son to Pierce Camp Birchmont is basically like dropping him into "Lord of the Flies." Returning campers have their own set of rules and new campers are subjected to unwanted phsyical contact which is both painful and has weird sexual overtones. During multiple conversations with the age group leader, I was told "boys will be boys" and then assured there would be consequences for the perpetrators. Finally, owner Gregg Pierce told me he had 1) confirmed the inappropriate behavior, 2) told the boys to stop (for the 3rd confirmed offense and 3) the perpetrators are from "good families" and their families were "horrified" at what they had done. We pulled our son mid-camp after hearing story after story - from camp personnel! - of him getting hit, smacked in the behind (his group leader told me it was in a weird, sexual way), and otherwise hazed. The camp did give us a pro-rated refund so that was the only positive.

I haven't sent my kids (both of them are in college) to the camp but I had a chance to stay there and observe for couple of hours during August afternoon. I wish I knew about this camp when my kids were young. I liked the nature and the fun/active environment where kids can enjoy the summer and grow strong physically and mentally. I was kind of stranded at the shore and all the staffs were so friendly and eager to help me out.
Thank you Laura!
Warmest regards,
Jiyoung

Best summers of my life, thanks to this magical place!

omg this camp is literally so amazing and such a great place to spend the summer and make so many friends

Are you kidding me? It costs $1 per email for you to email your kid when he or she is here. The internet is supposed to be free. This camp invents ways to charge the parents.

Or any work there but looks like an awesome place to send your kids

I went there from 1981-1986 and I was a counselor my last year and it was the best 5 years I ever had away n met some many great people n ended up going to college with 1 of my bunk mates 3 years later n we were frat brothers in AEPI

Truly a magical place. Beautiful, pristine lake, breathtaking views, and very comfortable lodging. A place that still does it "the right way" after all these years. The sports and activities are all great but that is only a small part of what makes this place so amazing. For most adolescents that spend a few summers there, the experience is life changing. It teaches you self sufficiency, work ethic and, most importantly, camaraderie. I wouldn't be the person I am today if not for my time at PCB. I didn't think it could still be done in 2020...teens going seven weeks with no cell phones. The fact that they can pull that off is a true testament to the fabulous people who work to make it all happen. Can't say enough good things about them. All about family and tradition. Things we could all use more of and never get enough of. Few places live up to their motto as truly as they do. "There are no strangers within, only friends waiting to be met."