Pricey NYC summer camps in crisis as vomit apocalypse strikes
New York Post • • health
Key Points:
- Several high-cost sleepaway camps in the Poconos and Catskills, including Tyler Hill, Timber Lake, and Trail’s End, have been hit by a severe stomach bug outbreak, affecting hundreds of campers and staff and overwhelming camp health facilities.
- Parents, who pay around $18,000-$19,000 per child for summer camp, expressed frustration as the illness disrupted the final weeks of camp, traditionally filled with activities like color wars and tournaments.
- The outbreak reportedly began at Tyler Hill shortly after visiting day, with symptoms spreading to nearby camps, possibly linked to intercamp sports events, leading to quarantines and canceled tournaments.
- Camps have implemented intensive sanitation measures, including disinfecting sprays and designated puking stations, while also administering vitamin supplements like elderberry gummies and lemon shots in attempts to combat the virus.
- Despite the disruption and parental concern, many affected campers are expected to return and complete the summer session, highlighting the resilience typical among children at sleepaway camps.
