Testimonials
From 2012...
Pali helped form the foundation for who I am today. Because of Pali, I am goofy, outgoing, confident and compassionate. I have learned to accept everyone for who they are and to surround myself with people who accept me for who I am. Pali Adventures changed my life for good. Thank you ♥My daughter wanted to go back so badly, she wanted me to lie about her age. Seventeen is too old, right? From crying about going, she ended up crying about leaving. Quite a compliment to your program.
Everyone, who I have met at Pali in the last two summers, has changed me from a nervous and unhappy, person to the crazy, confident, happy kid that I am today! Thanks Pali!
I just wanted to let you know how much my son enjoyed his time at Pali. He has been to other great camps, but I think Pali tops his list and he is very keen to go back next summer for the same double session with his new found friends.As a mom, I really appreciated the extra TLC you and your staff bestowed upon him in terms of his travel from Guatemala and weekend stay between sessions. Since we live internationally, its great to find a camp that accommodate some of the challenges that come with that. You and your staff do a splendid job of that!It was a privilege and pleasure to have met you at the airport. Again, our grateful thanks for all of your care and attention to make his camp experience a special one.
I remember 2 summers ago, my first time at Pali, I was excited and very nervous at the same time. I remember going through the gates and driving along to see a bunch of people out by the haystacks screaming “WELCOME TO PALI!” I felt so happy and I knew I was meant to be there. After my parents left, I decided to go over and join the people greeters screaming, “WELCOME TO PALI”. I’m a pretty out going person, so after I shouted for a while, I said “Hi, What’s your name?” to the guy next to me. These words changed my life forever. That’s how I met some of my BFF’s. We had so much fun together! I was so happy to have some friends and be at this amazing place. I love Pali so much and miss it every day. This past summer, when I was driving home, I was crying because I wanted to stay so badly. I love it there. It’s my favorite place in the world. I can’t wait to go back this summer!
Our daughter had the most incredible summer. She has been to various camps over the last years, and decided that she did not like any of them. We had given up on her doing "sleep aways". She agreed to try a one week Pali session last year, and had a wonderful time.This summer she wanted to go to for two weeks...and she did session 1-2. Then, she came home deciding that we must cancel the rest of her summer commitments, so that she can go back for session 6, and then again sessions 8-10.She looked happy in every single picture. She loved all her specialties, the staff beyond amazing, and had so many new experiences. She somehow even acquired an Australian accent! She has already asked us, and we have agreed, that she will spend the entire summer at Pali next year.Thank you for all the extremely hard work of all the staff - clearly the camp is made exceptional by the people not just the place.
I have always felt loved and cared for at Pali. I will keep the friendships and deep bonds formed here for a lifetime. I consider Pali as my HOME and all the people as my FAMILY!
The counselors are such excellent role models. He appreciated being treated age appropriately also… given more flexibility the older he gets. Loved the website and portal. Great to be able to download photos onto the desktop for free.
From my first day at Pali, I loved it and wanted to live there! Whenever I think of Pali, I think, "That is my family." I have noticed, throughout everything, Pali will always be there for me. Thank you for making me a better person. Thank you guys for making me, Me.
We were really impressed with level of attention, courtesy and caring extended to us during the drop off and to my son during his stay. He cannot stop talking about it. Thank you.
Pali has become part of an annual routine. Once out of school, it is time to see my Pali family. It's fun to meet all the new people, see the new counselors, and see how the camp has progressed. Every summer is an adventure!
You guys were great this year. I feel as a parent I had more communication than in past years. Great job! I forgot to request my daughter be with a little older kids as she is pretty mature. You listened to her request and called to verify it was ok to move her. Thank you so much. It had a huge impact on her stay.
Camp was, as always, fun, exciting and busy! Culinary was the best and so tasty. What I really love about Pali is the environment and amazing counselors! The counselors really helped with every aspect of my week!My son talks about all the great kids he met. Mostly he felt he fit in. People accepted his “weird”.
Camp was the best ever. I made new friends and had awesome counselors! Watersports was the best of all time. All the counselors were so nice and patient trying to teach me to waterski. I tried so hard and go up on my 2nd try! I so excited to go back next year!!!
My son was not happy about going to Pali. First thing he said when we got in the car for the way home was I’m coming back next year. It is 4 weeks later and he is still talking about it.
Camp was extremely fun! It was by far the best camp I've ever been to! Girl power was epic and I loved everything I did. All of the Evening Activities were fabulous, but the best part of all was how welcoming everyone was!
He hasn’t stopped talking about camp! He’s spent 2 summers at Pali and is now talking about being a counselor one day!
The first time I tried paintball was at Pali. After my first game, I fell in love and now play for a sponsored paintball team. At Pali, I have played over 65 times in The Secret Agent Camp. I can’t wait to come back to Pali next year, for Sessions 4 and 5, and play some more. Thank you Pali for changing my life!
My son has a bloody nose and was not feeling well at night. Your counselor stayed up with him and read to him and told him that if he wasn’t able to sleep to come over and wake him up no matter what… as a mother I have to tell you that I think he went above and beyond to make my son feel safe and cared for.
I can't imagine my summer or even my life without Pali! It truly is my favorite place in the world. I always love the showcase, it's where all the hard work in Acting and many other specialties get to finish out hard work and have fun with what we have made! I have made my best friends at Pali and we all talk about Pali throughout the year. It's so hard to leave Pali, knowing that I won't be back for a whole year and that I won't see so many of my friends for a year, but the anticipation makes Pali so much better! Pali is my home! I have so many memories and I will keep them forever!
Everything was better than I even anticipated. My daughter knew no one but made friends right away. The nurse was amazing. Fabulous!
Pali was so great, exciting and raid-ful! Extreme action was the best. It was always fun, exciting and energizing! I can’t wait to go back!
You guys have excellent service!!!! Everything was beyond expectations.
My first time at Pali, I was freaking out because I was so excited. As I drove in, I saw all of these nutty people in the weirdest outfits. I think I had at that point fallen in love and I hadn't even gotten out of the car. When I got out of my car, I got to see the overlook for the first time. Honestly, it was one of the most breathtaking sights ever!Later on that day, I met all my cabin members and counselors. I had an absolutely incredible cabin! I made so many friends that day who, to this day, are so close to me. When I got Rockstar, I felt so accepted. These were my people. No one ever judged me. They just cheered me on and they became my friends, even though it felt like they were more of family. My counselors were great! I would trust them with my life. They helped me so much. They really understood me and were there for me.I have now been four years and every year has been yet another life changing experience. This upcoming summer, I will be a CIT, in the hopes of being a counselor in the future. I know how it feels to be accepted by people and how much of an impact all of the Pali counselors have made on my life. I would love to be that impact for all the other campers. Pali isn't just about having fun at summer camp; It's so much more special than that. It's a place where you can be yourself and not have people judge you, where you can excel in anything, where you can make new friends for life, but overall, Pali is a second home that I personally wish was my first home. I love this place more than anything in the world!
My daughter loved the girls in her cabin. She said they all became friends quickly and no one was left out. She did not go with a friend... but left with many new ones. My daughter also loved her counselors. I met Vanilla during the sign-in, and she was quite wonderful and down-to-earth. She also mentioned items from our camper enrollment information, which showed that she had not only read it, but remembered it and could relate it to a specific camper. We love you guys!
Going to Pali was definitely one of the best, if not the best, decision I've made in my life.. so far.Pali has changed a lot throughout the years: New counselors, activities, specialties, food, games, and fun. But one thing that NEVER changes is the feeling of welcome I get, when I step out of my car and into the Hot Zone. Pali truly is my home. I can't even imagine my life without Pali. I have met SO many incredible people here. My best friends in the world, I met at THIS summer camp. Our paths wouldn't have crossed if it weren't for this incredible place.I NEED Pali. After extremely hard school years, after being stressed, after being so far past the edge, it is a relief to finally come home.No time is ever enough on Pali Mountain. I wish I could live there year round and stay with all my friends, and laugh all day, and enjoy myself and not have a care in the world.
My daughter came back elated but exhausted
Secret Agent camp was so much fun this summer! I loved Clover because he made SAC really fun and enjoyable. I can't wait to be a Secret Agent again next summer. Hoorah!
He could not stop talking about Pali when he got home. It was truly one of the best experiences he has ever had and he wants to come back next year for two weeks. Loved it!!!
Camp was so much fun! Everyone was so nice. I was in Secret Agent Camp and it was AWESOME!!! Spags was extra helpful in the cabin because he knew how to lead the cabin and was really fun. He was fair and had a great sense of humor, like most of the other counselors! I loved camp!
I’m particularly pleased that my son didn’t come home with a sunburn! I’m guessing there were lots of reminders.
I can't wait to come back to Pali next summer! All my counselors helped me so much this week. My cabin really became a family by the end of the week.
Everything was wonderful. The updated pictures daily was great, it gave me a sense of well-being since my child was so far away from home.
Pali has truly helped me become the person that I am today. I really found myself there because I was so welcomed and accepted. There was never any need to be anyone, but me and that was the best feeling. I could be a Rockstar or a Chef. I could be a professional Wakeboarder or a Secret Agent. I could be ANYTHING I wanted.
The bonds created at Pali are so special. I cherish every person I've met through the years, you guys are such a big part of my life, you don't even know. The counselors and kids both come from around the world, and bring their views and culture with them. You learn so much from each other, and truly grow.Pali has made me a better person. Thank you Pali for being such a big part of my life and taking me in every year and loving me for who I am. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to meet the most incredible human beings I've ever met. Thank you for the laughter, for the tears, for the memories, and joy. Thank you for existing. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for everything.
Both my children described Pali as the ”Best week of my life”. They both came home with a confidence I’ve never seen in either of them. I can’t wait to send them back for a longer stay. They both really loved the experience and the friends they made! It made my heart swell! Thanks for everything!
Camp was AMAZING! Everything was so new and exciting. Girl Power was AWESOME!!! I love playing paintball now. I would do it for a triple session everyday during electives. I can't wait to go back!
My daughter attended Pali in weeks 8 and 9. Of course, she had a fantastic time and plans to attend again next year. Thank you - your camp will be remembered and talked about throughout her lifetime.
Camp was unbelievable! Rockstar was so much fun and I learned so much. My favorite part of Pali was Gunner and the amazing Evening Activities!
I wanted to thank you so much for my daughter’s stay in cabin 4 last week. My daughter had such a wonderful time at Pali! She will never forget her experience! She is already talking about going back next year! She made a lot of friends and loved her specialty of Acting! She absolutely loved the counselor in her cabin! She felt welcomed and had so much fun. She talked non-stop on our 3 hour trip home from the airport about how much fun laser tag was and the Miss Pali pageant. Thank you again for taking care of my daughter. We will definitely be back next year!
Even though I have only been at Pali for three years, I feel like I have been there a lifetime. Pali has been the place where I can truly be myself. I remember the first year I went to Pali I was having a really hard time with my friends and with school and everything. I went to Pali and all my problems seemed to fade away. People who were there loved me for who I was, not for what I looked like or acted like. I have made so many memorable relationships and had so many experiences at Pali that I'm never going to forget. Every time I come home from Pali I wish that the Pali world was the real world and that I could stay in it forever. I have never been in a place where it was so easy to be me. Thank you Pali for letting me be myself, because that's all that I could ask for. ♥
Thank you so much! My daughter had a fabulous time! She has been talking non stop about everything and everyone. She didn't know any other kids going there but made many friends over the week.She is looking forward to the first day of school next week to wear the cute little romper that she made in Fashion Institute and to tell everyone there about her experience.Thanks for taking such great care of my kid. We'll look forward to the dvd and I'm sure she will be back again next summer!
Every year at Pali just gets better and better. I love it there! I love Pali. It’s like something I look forward to while I’m leaving Pali. I wait all year and it’s the best thing ever! Honestly, Pali is the one time where I’m really happy.Growing up a teenager sucks sometimes, but going to a place where you can start out new is amazing! If you ever need someone to talk to, all the counselors are great and will listen to you with no judgment. I love the feeling of being happy. Pali holds a special place in my heart!
My daughter loved every minute. She just wanted to come home, grab her dogs and then move back in for the summer!!! Thank you so much. And Ian, the pictures were fabulous. They mean so much to us to log in and see Chloe clearly having the time of her life.Again, those pictures with the shaving cream? The kids look so free and joyous. My daughters need that time. Cuz Mama ain't letting anybody spray shaving cream in MY house!
This was the best camp that I have ever been to! Girl Power was awesome and Ajax was so much fun! I can't wait to be back at Pali again!
I just wanted to say THANK YOU SO MUCH for posting these wondeful pictures. It gives me peace of mind wondering and worrying about our child...By seeing these pictures it gives me comfort, knowing that our child are in really good hands with Pali.It is priceless seeing our child with big smiles and having a great time. I am just worried that she might not want to come home with all the fun she is having. LOLIn Filipino we say "MARAMING MARAMING SALAMAT SA INYONG LAHAT". "Many Many THANKS to All of You". Have a great day & God Bless!!!
Camp was so freaking AMAZING! Broadcast was awesome! I really liked how we learned everything. Ms. Pali was very creative and original. I love this camp!
First of all a great big thank you to everyone!!!! My daughter had a incredible week with all of you ... the stories and giggles are a tribute to a wonderful staff and a great camp atmosphere ... Thank you honestly isn't enough to express how she feels, but thank you!!!
From 2011...
First of all, a great big thank you to everyone!!!! Abby had an incredible week with all of you ... the stories and giggles are a tribute to a wonderful staff and a great camp atmosphere ... Thank you honestly isn't enough to express how she feels, but thank you!!!
My compliments to you and your staff. Arriving into camp and having the drop off experience so well organized, without a blip and effortless was wonderful. It truly takes the anxiety of the child away and comforts the parent as well. Thank you soooo much!
I wanted to thank you again for accommodating Maddie last week at Pali. She had the most wonderful time (as always!!!!). When I picked her up on Sat, she asked if she could stay another week. Maddie was very impressed with the Hollywood Stunt show...
I just wanted to drop a note to let your organization know how much I appreciate the care you took with my most prized 'possession' this last week. Samira enjoyed her trip immensely. She is still talking about it, she created memories this summer that will last a lifetime.
We just wanted to thank you for making our kids first experience at Pali a great one!! Lauren was in Cabin 5 and really loved both counselors, Uno and Dolly. She said they really made everything fun, especially the Oreo party!!
Evan was in Cabin 11 and really liked both his counselors, Aha and Thunder. He said that Thunder snored, but he still slept well! His favorite thing was all the dancing, which we noticed in the photos. They are both planning their time back for next year
She said that this was the best experience she's ever had. Thank you for making it the best for my daughter. We will be sending her again for a fantabulous Pali Adventure Summer next year!
We have created a scrapbook of Brittani's experience. She still continues to talk about her experience and how she learned to make friends. Wow, she went away shy and came back changed - thank you Pali!
Samantha's most repeated comment each time she speaks of Pali...is you can be yourself. No one is there to judge you and that is the welcome and warm return you will get from Pali.
The day we picked Nicolaus up, from the minute he got into the car he coud not stop talking about Pali. I think it is the most I have heard this child speak in the last few years..LOL!
Absolutely! She said all the counselors she encountered were awesome. She mentioned she never had an In & Out burger, so Gunner & ToTo made it happen & it was the main topic of her first letter. She loved it!
He and we agree that we wouldn't change a thing! (Except maybe letting 40-somethings come as campers!!) Thank you for a WONDERFUL experience for all of us!
Thank you for a WONDERFUL experience for all of us! 
