<p>ecossaise: I went to Saratoga Springs, so I’m a bit biased in that direction, but everyone I knew there said that the site was their favorite, including a few people who had originally gone to Lancaster. Of the PA ones, I’ve heard that Carlisle is a bit more low-key, a bit quieter, and that Lancaster is louder and very focused on the traditions.</p>
<p>I’ll add that Saratoga Springs has fewer students (250, if I remember correctly, as opposed to 500-600 at the PA ones), which I think is a good thing especially for new, younger campers because it fosters a real sense of community. There’s a reason that unlike the PA sites, which rarely keep the same camper for consecutive years, Saratoga is known for having campers come back.</p>