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We get stacks of letters from our campers and families filled with praise for our programs and counselors — words like amazing, awesome, fantastic, enthusiastic, responsible, good-humored, patient and caring. We greatly appreciate these letters and thought you might want to see them too. Here are extracts from just a few ...

Student Testimonials

Tennis Camp

If you love playing tennis, than what could be better than doing it all day? — Alex F., Maryland

The private lessons were great. I learned a serve in 30 minutes which would take weeks at a different camp. — Jon M., New York

JKCP was an awesome experience. I could not have asked for a better three weeks. — Ari C., New Jersey

I lost the match but I’m still having fun! — David W., New Jersey

JKCP was amazing! Every kid should do it at least once. — Lane S., Florida

Good people, good training, great time. — Tracy L., New Jersey

I couldn’t think of a better way to improve my tennis game. — Zach P., Florida

Great experience for all ages and skill levels. — Chris M., Ohio

I had a great time and began to love tennis here. — Maria Teresa B., Pisa, Italy

This camp was everything I expected and more. The people are great; the counselors and coaches are fantastic. There’s always so much going on. — Arshiya Zehra F., New Jersey

JKCP made me strive to be the best I can be; the counselors and campers all helped me achieve my goals. — Josh B., Georgia

It was one of the best experiences I’ve had, accomplishing my goal in becoming a better tennis player. And the people here are amazing. — Sarah G., Pennsylvania

The pros are excellent and knowledgeable. I improved my game 100% in one week. — David B., California

Golf Camp

I had a nice time. The pros are really, really good. — Adrien G., Paris, France

I’ve been coming to this camp for nine years. It’s the best camp for golf and tennis. Now that I am going to be too old, I will miss it! — Andrew A., New Jersey

I learned so much at the golf camp: it made me have a more positive attitude to want to play. — Louis L., Pennsylvania

I attended your senior program at Haverford College for the weeks of July 9th to July 29th. I attended golf camp for two weeks and tennis camp for one week. I really enjoyed my time at your camp and felt that I was learning a lot. This really must have been true since when I got home, I tried out for my high school golf team and I made the team. Only 6 kids make the junior varsity team from my school and I was chosen as one of them. I want to thank you because I would not have made the team if it was not for your great golf camp. The golf teaching professionals are really helpful. My swing improved and so did my putting. I will definitely be going back to golf camp at Haverford College in 2007 to improve my golf and tennis skills. I hope you have a great winter season, and I am looking forward to next year. Sincerely, Jason S., New York

Canyon Ranch for Teens

Returning to the Canyon Ranch program each summer is the highlight of my year. — Julie W., Michigan

Out of many summer programs, this was definitely the best. — Natalie M., New Jersey

Like no other camp in this world. — Anna K., New Jersey

Canyon Ranch was the best decision I ever made. — Leah S., Singapore

Canyon Ranch is a great experience and I feel thankful to be able to learn so much from this camp. — Alyssa Q., New Jersey

Out of my 13 summer camp experiences, a JK/CR summer is the best by far. This camp really helped to bring me out of my shell. I made a lot of friends and grew into the person I am today. — Arielle K., New Jersey

JK/CR is the best camp I’ve ever been to. It’s truly a life-changing experience. — Hadie H., Missouri

Canyon Ranch gives you the tools to live a healthier life. It is your chance to use them.— Aline G., Mexico City, Mexico

This is an amazing program that really helped me grow physically, mentally and spiritually. — Alyssa H., New York

I wish I could have stayed longer. There were so many activity choices. — Rachel J., Washington, DC

A wonderful experience to re-evaluate my life and use the things to better my life in a healthy lifestyle..— Lauren D., Indiana

Beauty starts from the inside and here they truly believe that..— Natania S., California

Canyon Ranch was a life changing experience. I learned to live a new lifestyle. It isn’t for just two weeks, it’s for life. — Regina W., Illinois

This is the only camp I have ever returned to. — Mara C., New York

JKCR not only helped me change my way of life but it also helped me to inspire my friends and family. — Lauren B., Georgia

It is an experience that I will remember always and take with me through life. — Katie H., Connecticut

The last two weeks have been the best days of my life. — Claire K., New York

I look forward to JK/CR all year. It is the perfect place to get inspired, meet new people and change the way you view the world. — Allison K., Florida

Canyon Ranch is not only about bettering your mind, body and spirit, it’s about making friends, loving life and creating amazing memories. — Michelle G., New Jersey

There is always something more that you could get out of Canyon Ranch. Each year is so unique. — Felicia K., Texas

Canyon Ranch is an amazing experience that I could never forgot. Everything I learned will always stay with me. — Whitney F., Arizona

JK/CR was not just entertainment for two weeks. It changed my life forever. — Maddie K. New York

A lot of people think JK/CR is a spa, well it’s not. It is a place to meet new people and learn about being healthy. — David B., New Jersey

With all the sports and girls how could a guy not love it? — Nicholas V., New Jersey

JK/CR is filled with endless opportunities to benefit one’s self inside and out. — Alexandra G., Massachusetts

I had an amazing time at camp this year; it was a lot of fun. I learned a lot and made many friends all over the world. The selection of classes was great because I tried new things I had never done before. Julian Krinsky/Canyon Ranch was the best camp I have ever been to. Thanks so much! — Ava D., New Jersey

Ultimate Tennis and Ultimate Golf

This program has really helped improve my tennis. Not only does the tennis in the morning help, but the classes in the afternoon help work on my mental and physical parts. — Rebecca R., Washington, DC

The best program that I’ve gone to that includes a little bit of everything. — Sarah S., New York

Hands down — loved it! — Laura K., New Jersey

This camp has really helped me change my lifestyle, from improving my tennis to the way I look at myself. — Rebecca R., Washington, DC

Exploration

Before coming here I thought it was going to be like school. Now I wish school was like this. —Allie C., Pennsylvania

These last two weeks have been one of the best experiences of my life. — Sam S., California

JKCP Exploration Program is the place for everyone from computer game design to paper sculptures! — Vivi K., Pennsylvania

This camp is filled with fun, creative activities with excellent kids and leaders. — Rachel B., Pennsylvania

Every night we do an activity. That makes this camp better than others. — Jessie K., New York

Camp was so much fun and there are so many kinds of people to meet. — Sarah S., Pennsylvania

I can’t tell if this is camp or heaven. — Jason S., Florida

This is truly a sophisticated program for young adults and I loved it. — Yemisi M., New Jersey

JKCP really is a world without strangers! The counselors are great. — Amber W., Pennsylvania

Each year they listen to the kids and improve the camp. — David L., Pennsylvania

I was lucky to come to this camp and be a camper. — Sunnie P., Daejeon, Korea

I was never a fan of sleep-away camp but JKCP changed my whole perspective of camp. — Danielle C., New York

JKCP was a great find. It was the first camp for me. — Jonathan B., Pennsylvania

This camp is made for everyone. People that are comfortable away from home and first time campers. — Aaron M., Connecticut

I’ve had two years here, and I’m coming back for a third. — Avery S., Connecticut

When the photographer came for the fashion show, I felt important and like a model. — Wanjire K., Pennsylvania

I didn’t want to go home; my summer was that fun. — Molly S., Maryland

Enrichment

I have been attending JKCP since 2002 and each summer gets better. This is my second home. — Felicia C., Florida

Never a dull moment. —Alya F., Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Every year is a whole new experience. — Sidney S., Pennsylvania

What I love about JKCP is that it’s okay to be different and unique because everyone is so fun and welcoming that you can’t help but have a good time. — Danielle G., New Jersey

This experience is something that you can take with you wherever you go. — Felicia K., New York

JKCP was an enriching and fulfilling experience. My time spent here was priceless. — Naylia I., Karachi, Pakistan

Meeting so many different kinds of people really opened my eyes to the world. — Becca F., Washington

From the moment I got up to the moment I went to bed, there was never a dull moment, never a time with nothing to do, and never a time I didn’t wish I came to JKCP. — Alyssa C., Colorado

Business

I increased my knowledge about the business world and learned so much. I can not wait to teach to potential students. — Stephen W., Florida

The Julian Krinsky Business Program not only developed my knowledge of the business world, but also gave me tremendous experience in running a business due to its many hands-on-activities. — Ross L., Massachusetts

Julian Krinsky’s program confirmed my passion and interest for business and opened my eyes to a variety of aspects I have never explored. Being able to talk to entrepreneurs with first-hand experiences has inspired me to find my place in the business world. — Courtney M., Pennsylvania

The business program was so much fun. I had the best three weeks ever, with all the field trips and discovering a whole new amazing world. Meeting all those important people made me feel important and want to become important also. It was incredible. — Simon L., Caracas, Venezuela

Business was great. Krinsky really made it come alive. We had great learning experiences in the business program. Meeting real business people was the best. — Benjamin L., Illinois

Cooking

In Julian Krinsky Camp, I really liked how hands-on the cooking program was. It taught me how to REALLY cook. — Jason T., New York

I really enjoyed the free-spirited nature of this amazing culinary experience. — Sam C., New Jersey

Cooking was so much fun. I had a great time and the teachers and assistants were so nice and helpful. I learned so much from them. — Jake W., Michigan

I enjoyed the hands on cooking experience. I am leaving here with a whole new education and the ability to cook. — Alexa F., New Jersey

The best part of the program was the chef’s attitudes toward cooking, the love for food from chefs and students, and the environment. — Sarah R., New York

I liked everything. It was perfect. Since we receive a cookbook at the end of camp, I can go home and cook for my family. — Zachary C., New Jersey

Drama

My experience here has improved my confidence on stage, and maybe off stage too. — Charlotte B., Pennsylvania

Yesh Shabbat

Camp is the highlight of my year. — Ashley B., New York

I love being in a place where I can have fun, be with friends and practice my Judaism. — Alison L., New York

An extremely well run program that focuses on developing each camper socially, religiously and athletically. — Alana W., New York

Yesh Shabbat is an intense sports program, a Jewish environment, and the experience of a lifetime. — Philip T., New York

JKCP is an amazing way to achieve your goals, meet people from all over the world and have a great time. — Brittany G., New York

JKCP was a great balance between Jewish religion and sports. — Nicole A., New York

Krinsky is my home away from home. — Ilana R., New York

Summer Internships

It’s a great head start in determining the life you want to pursue. — Josh W., Massachusetts

Career Builders gave me the opportunity to expand my horizons, believe in myself, and have confidence in my future. — Michael B., New York, NY

Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to be a part of your excellent summer internship program in Philadelphia. I truly enjoyed being a law intern at Silver & Silver and I hope that you keep offering this invaluable program for years to come. I sent the company a thank you letter. Once again, thank you for everything. — Lauren E., California

Model UN

Model UN was an extremely interesting program. It will satisfy all UN ambitions. — Konrad C., Florida

By coming to this program, I have received many different perspectives of the world around me. — Ankit S., Virginia

This experience was a perfect balance of academic and social interactions, resulting in the best summer of my life. — Sarah T., New Jersey

An innovative and exciting experience. Friendly staff, well organized. I would recommend this camp to all my friends. — Sarah M., Ottawa, Canada

Parent Testimonials

Tennis Camp

My daughter had a great time. Her only regret was that she was there only two weeks. I was very happy I sent her to your camp. — The Hechtlinger Family, New Jersey

I love this camp mostly because of the flexibility and specialized care. Julian took my son to breakfast when he was homesick. — The Alvarez Family, Madrid, Spain

The program did an excellent job of preparing my child for her high school tennis season. It instilled discipline, commitment and technique. All this coupled with a well-balanced social environment. — The Feldman Family, New Jersey

From the start and registering, to the finish and picking up my son, it was smooth, efficient and pleasant. Everyone associated with your camp was friendly, helpful and willing to go out of their way to accommodate. My son feels ready to compete for a spot on his school tennis team now. — The Winner Family, New Jersey

Our son returned to Israel yesterday and as soon as we saw him (he has been away for over four weeks) we could immediately learn from his facial expression that he looked much more mature and relaxed and for that we are tremendously grateful. Julian, you and your name are very famous throughout the US, but it crossed the Atlantic Ocean and landed in Israel through a friend our yours. Since summer of 2004 you became a very significant element of our lives and probably the best one. As you can imagine, for our son to make inroads in tennis is the challenge but, as Jewish parents, for us it is more a matter of education. The fact that he wants to come back to the Krinsky camp year after year is a very significant accomplishment because of the atmosphere, the style, the inter-relationship rules — all of which are critical for a successful upbringing, in general, and in his age, in particular. He, like all his age group, is a very spoiled kid but being ambitious and achieving is overriding and the Krinsky Camp offers the right equation to deal with the ratio between the two. Julian, we feel very strongly that we are blessed to get to know you. — The Hofstein Family, Israel

Golf Camp

Best day camp my son ever attended. — The Lastowski Family, Pennsylvania

Great balance of serious skill development along with the right amount of fun. — The Matsko Family, Pennsylvania

Canyon Ranch

Our daughter returned home with a sense of maturity, sophistication, poise, higher self-esteem and sense of responsible commitment for her being in control of her wellness. Learning healthy habits early in life maximizes quality of life. She received reinforcement of our family goals. Focus on total wellness essential to living a balanced healthy happy life — The Toledano Family, New York

My daughter had a tremendous time trying out new forms of fitness. She returned more confident, happy and with a new appreciation of fitness. — The Wilson Family, New York

There was not one instance that outshined another according to Allie; she felt it was all one grand experience made up from smaller miracles! The minute we were in the car to come home she said, “Sign me up for next year.” My only dislike is that we found out about your camp later rather than sooner! — The Proko Family, Pennsylvania

I can’t tell you what a wonderful time my daughter had at Canyon Ranch camp this summer. I could feel her smile when I spoke to her on the phone, which wasn’t too often — she was having too much fun. Her positive attitude has stayed with her for the summer — a blessing to her family. Thank you again for a fabulous two weeks. — The Wilson Family, New York

Another spectacular two weeks! Our daughter did Canyon Ranch and came home looking “buff.” Thank you so much. — The Detore Family, New Jersey

Junior Enrichment

Our daughter can not stop raving about all her counselors and coaches. She can’t wait for next summer so she can go back. — The Arnone Family, New York

The camp far exceeded my child’s expectations. — The Gilbert Family, New York

This is by far the best summer experience that our daughter has had. — The Bassett Family, Pennsylvania

Our son got off the plane and said, “I really want to go back to camp again next year!” — The Raskin Family, Florida

Summer Internships

Julian and Adrian are a class act: It is a privilege to know them both. — The Frost Family, New Jersey

It’s a unique experience that you can’t get anywhere else — The Wang Family, New Jersey

What a great concept for students who want to put down their school books for the summer and learn in a different arena. — The Gold Family, Tennessee

My son came home yesterday with such a BIG smile on his face. I had to write to both of you and your excellent team and tell you what wonderful programs you have. After three summers with Krinsky, and he couldn’t be more satisfied. He truly enjoyed his experience with Deutsche Bank. I wanted to thank you so much for making that happen for him. His experience there will stay with him forever. He learned how rewarding it is to be in a positive, productive work environment. It was very stimulating and exciting for him. His only regret was that he was not there long enough. He would have liked to have worked another few weeks. (This is my fault for only signing him up for 3 weeks! Oh well, live and learn.) He looks forward to applying to your Wharton Business program for next summer. That program is right up his alley. He enjoyed Penn very much. The campus was very comfortable and he had a blast navigating the city. It was a real treat for him to finish off his last two weeks with golf. He is now shooting in the 80s and he couldn’t be happier. What an incredible golf camp the last three years. You both really know how to make dreams come true! All of the best always, The Frost Family, New Jersey

Day Camps

Your staff is amazingly friendly, energetic and enthusiastic year after year. — The dePapp Family, Pennsylvania

I only have the best things to say. Everyone is so helpful and friendly. Julian gets the cream of the crop to work for him. My three boys have gone to the camps. They all loved it. My little one now at Super Sports loved it. — The Clickman Family, Pennsylvania

My kids love Super Sports. They get to do the activities they want to do, and when they want, to with great instruction. — The Roshkoff Family, Pennsylvania