About True Friends Camp Eden Wood
True Friends Camp Eden Wood offers an accessible outdoor escape near the city that genuinely feels remote, making it ideal for parents seeking a nature-immersed experience without long travel. It excels in providing skill-building outdoor activities and fostering an inclusive environment, particularly for kids and young adults with special needs, and is also a well-regarded venue for group events.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking for outdoor adventures and skill-building opportunities for their children.Parents of special needs children seeking inclusive and accommodating camp experiences (due to the sensory room and staff knowledge).Kids and young adults with disabilities looking for a supportive and interactive environment.Groups or companies planning annual picnics or client events.Primarily for 'kids' (suggesting elementary to middle school age, given 'team skills' and 'climbing structures').
Why families love it
- Location feels much further away from the city than it actually is, offering a true escape.
- Strong focus on building team skills through activities.
- Offers fun outdoor activities for kids, including 'amazing climbing structures'.
- Staff is consistently described as professional, knowledgeable, and friendly.
- Features a dedicated sensory room specifically geared for special needs kids, praised as 'awesome'.
- Known for being well-run and supervised, providing a safe environment.
Insider tips
- Consider this camp if you want an outdoor experience that feels remote but is conveniently located near the city.
- Value
- Pricing information is not mentioned in the provided reviews, but the consistently positive feedback (4-5 stars) suggests a high perceived value for the experiences and services offered.
- Accessibility
- Features a sensory room specifically geared for special needs kids.
- Safety
- Programs are described as 'well run and supervised', ensuring a safe environment.
What parents say
"Great place to spend time outside the city without going too far."
5 years ago
"A real camp to build team skills & offers fun outdoor activities for kids! Really amazing climbing structures and staff is so professional and knowledgeable. Nice people here,so friendly! Sensory room,geared for special needs kids,awesome!"
6 years ago
"Feels like it's further away from the Cities than it is! Great staff."
a year ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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