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Memories That Last a Lifetime

Camp Poyntelle Lewis Village has been enriching the lives of campers for over 60 years. During that time, we have evolved into one of the premier Jewish sleepaway camps in the country. We are very proud of all of our traditions, and do our very best to continue our relationship with our campers long after they leave the gates of their summer utopia.

See what some of our campers, staff and parents have to say about Camp Poyntelle Lewis Village:

This is a unique camp. It’s a small, intimate place where life-long friends begin. Thank you for a great summer. See you in 2010!

Beth, Parent

 
  I like camp because the counselors are really nice to the children.  There are fun activities to do at camp like a motor boat you go on with tubes.  One more thing I like about camp is the canteen.

Melanie, Camper Age 9

For the past 5 years I have grown to become the person I am today because of my experiences as a staff member.  It is not just our job to change the campers, because the campers have changed me.  The smiles on their faces, and the excitement they feel about camp is priceless.  You can't find a feeling like the 'camp' feeling anywhere else, and that is what keeps me coming back!
Jess, Staff
 
  It’s a great feeling to know that my kids are having the best time of their lives at CPLV.  They walk around chanting their Maccabiah songs all year long and it brings back such great memories of mine.
Brenda, Parent and Alumni
We love the camp, the staff, and the grounds.  You all have shown your ability to handle any situation with total professionalism.  We love you all and trust you totally with the care and well being of our 4 girls!
Wendy, Parent
 
I had heard all about the "CPLV family" before coming to camp, and from my first summer I really felt a part of it. As an international staff member I think there is no better place to try something new. Like real family it's hard to leave behind and near impossible to forget.
Ash, Staff
You should go to CPLV because you feel a closeness with the people around you and you have the best time in your life.  You get an amazing experience that no other camp can give you!  Poyntelle gives you a second family.
Joey, Camper Age 11
 
We chose Poyntelle for our children so they could have a fun camp experience and celebrate their Jewish heritage. As each year goes by (this is going to be #6), they spend all winter missing their summer families. They have made great friends to last a lifetime!

Stacey, Parent

My son has been going to Camp Poyntelle Lewis Village every summer for the past 6 years and will continue to do so. He has grown up there and there is no other place that he or I would have chosen for him. The counselors are wonderful as is the entire program. In fact, many counselors take the time from their busy college lives to call my son each year on his birthday. I highly recommend Camp Poyntelle Lewis Village!
Alyssa, Parent 
 

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