5 Top Reasons to Work with Spectacular Summers
You'll receive superb personalized service from a highly regarded advisor
Our individualized and personal approach is what makes us stand apart from other referral agencies. Spectacular Summers is a high quality boutique advisory service which carefully selects the camps and teen programs that it recommends to each family. We are a selective referral agency, yet still maintain an extensive portfolio of outstanding summer camps and teen programs to recommend to our families.
Choosing the right camp is much easier with our help and extensive knowledge
With Spectacular Summers, you will work closely with an experienced referral agent, who will listen to you and work tirelessly to help determine the best fit for your child.
Parents who attempt their own searches often become overwhelmed by the vast amount of information that is online. We have done the research for you and can recommend the best summer program for your child.
An experienced referral agent will listen carefully to determine best fit
We spend every summer on the road personally visiting camps in action, observing activities and interactions and assessing programs and facilities. On our tours, we speak to directors, staff members and lots of campers. During the “off season,” we constantly meet with directors and review the different camps’ programming, improvements and services as well as trends in the industry. Our first-hand knowledge and experience allows us to deliver the service you would expect from a superior advisory service.
You will benefit from our nearly two decades of camp advisory expertise
We have spent many years getting to know and working closely with directors, cultivating relationships with camps and teen programs, processing feedback from parents, campers and teens and hearing heartwarming stories about our clients’ summer experiences. As a result, we have the tools to match your child to the perfect environment.
We provide a wealth of information about overnight camps and teen programs
Our hands-on knowledge about the camps and teen programs that we recommend coupled with our thoroughness, follow-up and attentiveness to clients is unparalleled by other advisory services. We take what may at first seem like a daunting or overwhelming task away from you and make the process of selecting the best summer program for your child fun and stress-free.
We think about summer every day and love talking to families about summer programs all year long!
Summer Camps
Does your son or daughter love sports or want to hone a craft in performing arts? Some kids are eager to learn new skills, lose weight or simply make new friends. Whatever type of camp you want, whether it’s a traditional camp (day or overnight), boys, girls, brother-sister or a coed camp, a special needs camp or a specialty camp, we can help you find the right summer program. Plus, we can recommend camps for the full season or a shorter stay.
We conduct extensive research so you don’t have to. Regardless of your budget or the type of camp you are looking for, working with Spectacular Summers will make selecting the best summer camp so much easier.
Listen to what our clients say about their children's amazing summers
Patricia, Montclair, NJ
“Lizzy had a life-changing experience. She loved it. Loved the girls in her cabin. Loved the activities. Loved the food. …She came home so much more grown-up and independent and confident. It was great for everyone. And she is returning next year. Thanks for your help in assisting us to make, what was clearly the right choice!”
Tracy, Scarsdale, NY
"I referred to Ellen as my 'camp therapist!' She was wonderful!”
Denise, Port Washington, NY
“Mia just loved … [camp] so much and so did we. We can't say enough about it. They were really wonderful to deal with, especially with Mia's gluten free diet. The people are just amazing there and Mia had the best summer of her life. She can't wait until next summer to go back…Thanks again for convincing me to look at it!”
Teen Programs
Exploring the world with new friends
Teenagers want a summer program that opens new worlds, inspires and excites them. They might want to travel, do community service, sharpen key skills at a sports camp, concentrate on performing arts, or even try an adventure trip. As they get closer to college, we can also recommend language and cultural immersion trips, internships and academic programs.
From within the US to around the globe, our extensive knowledge base will make it much easier to find the best teen summer program that will meet the needs of your teenager.
Hear about our teenagers' unforgettable adventures
Donna, Brooklyn, NY
"Ellen--once again--you did it! His community service trip was the perfect follow up to the camp you previously helped us to select. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!"
Carolyn, West Hartford, CT
“You did it again!!!!! Alexander just got back and had the experience of a lifetime. I can’t tell you how positive his trip was. He loved every minute. He made great friends and saw and did incredible things! You are the best!”
Bonnie, Scarsdale, NY
"We were so happy with Ellen's quick and thorough response....Our daughter's pre-college enrichment program proved to be custom made for her. She had the time of her life!"