How long has Camp Green Lane been in operation?

The camp was originally founded in 1926 as Camp Ridgedale, and was renamed Camp Green Lane in 1946.

How many campers are in camp?

There are 340 campers -- evenly split between boys and girls -- and an additional 60 kids in our “Greek” division -– the 15 and 16 year olds.

What is the counselor-to-camper ratio?

Less than three to one. There will be at least three staff members in each cabin. The number of campers in a cabin varies from six for our youngest campers to twelve or thirteen in our teenage cabins. There is an adult supervisor for every four to five cabins.

Do you have medical staff in camp?

Yes, we have resident doctors who spend various amounts of time living in camp (they either have their own kids in camp or they were once campers themselves), as well as three RNs in camp full time. The nearest hospital -- Grand View Hospital -- is 7½ miles away.

Are you an accredited camp?

Yes, we have a current American Camping Association accreditation.

How is laundry handled at camp?

Our laundry is sent out once a week to a professional service. We ask that you send an eight-day supply of clothing to camp with your child. Do not send anything that MUST come home in perfect shape. The clothes will go through a lot of wear and tear in seven weeks.

Are the campers allowed to call home?

Starting the second week of camp, they’ll call home at the same designated time each week except during Color War week. They will not need a phone card and can call to any phone number you request.

Where do the campers come from?

About one third of the campers come from North Jersey and Long Island; another third come from South Jersey and suburban Philadelphia; the remaining third come from all over the country –- Florida, Connecticut, Arizona, Colorado, and Michigan, just to name a few of the states.

Are there any fees other than tuition?

TAC -- Transportation, Accessories, Canteen -- averages about $325 and covers most of the extras in camp.

Extra fees apply if you choose to have private equestrian lessons, private tennis lessons, or go to the golf course.

Staff gratuities are not permitted.

Are you a ‘uniform’ camp?

No, but campers do need to have “officials” for out-of-camp trips, inter-camp games, etc …