Camp Robindel for Girls

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Founded in 1951, Camp Robindel for Girls is a 7-week premiere traditional overnight camp located on Lake Winnipesaukee in Moultonboro, New Hampshire. The camp offers a mix of sports, waterfront, equestrian, arts, and individual activities taught by mature instructors. The camp’s facilities are top-notch and meticulously maintained. With a large focus on community and friendship building, Robindel campers feel a sense of comfort the moment they get to camp. While most campers come from Jewish homes, Robindel is a non-sectarian camp that encourages all religions to consider the camp.

To promote a unified community, all campers are required to wear blue and white during camp. Rooted in decades of tradition, popular events at Robindel consist of a Blue and White Sing, Sunday Blue and White Games including apaches and track meets, Sunday night campfires, Tuesday all camp cookouts, and the ceremonial tree planting by the oldest campers. Whatever the event or activity, girls old and young share and cherish the Robindel traditional experience.

Program Description

Camp Robindel’s program is a combination of structured and free-choice activities. The number of elective periods depends on the camper’s age – younger campers get one period daily, intermediate (11-12) campers get two, and senior campers get three, four or five. The remaining activities are pre-scheduled and the entire cabin (often accompanied by another group) attends the same activity.

Camp Robindel takes advantage of the beautiful surrounding New England area with off-site day and overnight trips. Campers can go on canoe trips, beach visits, white water rafting, and more. The length and location of off-camp trips depends on the camper’s age.

To help new and younger campers feel more comfortable, every girl is assigned 4 older "Big Sisters.” One is in charge of the new/younger camper as they travel to camp. The relationship is made during the springtime so that every girl arrives at camp knowing at least two other campers. The camp sisters program makes the camp adjustment period smoother and more comfortable for many campers.

Staff Overview

Camp Robindel features a staff of mature specialists that work within a specific department. Many staff members come from a teaching background and top universities from around the world.

Twelve department heads supervise and organize their department and staff. Six group leaders are in charge of as many as 48 campers and their respective cabin counselors.

Setting & Accommodations

Camp Robindel for Girls is situated on 1,550 feet of shoreline and includes a 700-foot natural sand beach. The camp is located in a secluded cove on south-central New Hampshire’s Lake Winnipesaukee. The site is located about 120 miles from Boston and 300 miles from New York City.

Campers sleep in traditional cabins with windows, screens, electricity, 2-4 stall showers, closets, and toilets. Each cabin houses 12-24 campers and 5-6 counselors. Cabins are typically divided into sections that sleep 6-8 campers.

Campers eat in Robindel’s air conditioned dining hall where meals are prepared fresh daily and served family style. A salad bar and vegetarian substitutes are offered daily. Fresh fruit is available throughout the day and evening snacks are provided. Kosher meals are available on request.

Safety Standards

Camp Robindel has a 24 hour health center staffed by an administrator, four registered nurses and a camp doctor. The health center includes a large day room, several private rooms, and air-conditioned isolation rooms. In the event of a serious illness or emergency, the camp is located a short distance from Lakes Region General Hospital.

Camp Robindel is accredited by the American Camp Association and meets more than 300 safety standards set forth by the organization. The camp is also a member of the New Hampshire Camping Association, American Independent Camping Association and American Camping Association.