“Spring Otter loved camp as he has for the previous two years. He gets more excited about it than anything I’ve ever seen. He feels more confident and sure of himself after the summer and wants to make it a way of life. It seems to connect him to his spiritual side and to nature in a profound way. Thank you, thank you!”

- J. Holland (VT)

J. Gianforte (NY)

“Two weeks after getting home, Sunset Pine still missed what he called ‘the structure of the day at Night Eagle.’ He wants to remain next year for a month.There hasn’t been a single comment about anything that he wished had been different. He enjoyed the people, the food, the activities, the tipis, the sweats, the moose, the bear, the grasshoppers, the hikes, the atmosphere, the bare feet, etc. He still has his medicine pouch around his neck. I suspect the only way it’ll come off is if it rots off someday. Night Eagle was the highlight of his summer, and probably one of the highlights of his 12 years.

- M. & D. Becker (ME)

“Thank you so much for the perfect experience for Ian. He hasn’t stopped talking about it. Friday night was the first night he slept in the house (a week after he returned from his stay at Night Eagle) and he wasn’t happy about that. He’s been cooking breakfast over his campfire for his family as well as his Dad’s employees. He had a perfectly wonderful time. Thank you again.”

L. Lacroix (NY)

“It’s a wonderful thing to see how much Smiling Deer has grown by his experience among the boys and men at Night Eagle. Thanks for making it possible. We hope to see you next year!”

N. White (VT)

“We are so thankful for all you have given Zach through the experience at Night Eagle. I hope that all he’s learned to love about himself and the world through Night Eagle Wilderness Adventures’s eyes will remain in his heart and soul forever.”

C. Pacyna (LA)

“Justin’s life has been changed by camp. He now spends his time buying feathers, leather, wood, carving tools, etc. We attend archery lessons every Saturday and practice in our back yard. He is so knowledgeable about names of wood, American Indian culture, survival skills, etc. I am impressed!”

How can I begin to thank you for the extraordinary time Sun Spirit had at camp?! Words feel inadequate to the task but I will try.

“When I first saw him when I came to pick him up - bronzed, calm, radiating contentment, bare butt showing from the side, bare, dirty feet -I was struck. Such a vision of happiness.

“Then, as we took 3 hours to say good-bye, it was such a pleasure to hear all that he learned about, what he did, and to see him go up to each person, have some words and give an embrace. He felt so connected to the community: 'I learned so much. I can’t wait to tell everyone what I learned!'

“So if I didn’t say it strongly or clearly enough, thank you for creating an experience that is so different, full, flexible, and outdoors. Sun Spirit loved it and we couldn’t be happier.

“It is an amazing experience you have constructed. I feel so fortunate for our family, that you exist, for Cam’s sake. I’m so happy for Cam that he had such a good time.”

- E. Shorb (NJ)