Member Testimonials

The counselors are amazing!

My daughter has been attending Children's Island Summer Camp since the first week and I have been so impressed with the operation. I would like to recognize both the directors and counselors... Namely Lily who I believe is the director of the Seal Pups as well as Will and Avery (two of the counselors that Harper has raved about!) The others have been amazing too I just cant remember all the names. I feel completely at ease knowing they are keeping Harper safe and happy every day.

I’ve offered my son to stay home on random days that I had off and he didn’t want- he begged to please go to camp! He loves not just the camp so much but the staff, he always comes home talking about them; how nice they are and that he can’t wait to play with them the next day. We are so incredibly happy about our choice of camp 🙂

The ranger program at Children's Island is a great program. My son loves the opportunities it gives him for fun and learning through patchwork.

My daughter had a great time at Children's Island this summer - it was great to see that the camp spirit is strong after 70 years!

So far I'm really happy with my decision to return to the LVO YMCA. I was a member more than ten years ago and moved back within the last few years. I should have rejoined sooner! The facility is still as clean, the staff are still as professional and supportive, and the members seem incredibly respectful of the building and the equipment thus far. The only reason I've given a 9 vs. a ten is that some of the equipment in the fitness center is limiting for my workouts (there are some machines missing now that existed many years ago, like a tricep extension machine, bicep curl machine, and a Smith Machine, in addition to what's there now) and I've noticed that there's a reluctance to turn on the fans on hot/humid days. Other than that, I'm really happy I came back!

Communication the staff friendliness structure

Love the heated pool

Or kids had a great time again this year! They really liked the pool this year It's amazing that you were able to bring back sailing. More sailing options could be nice. The kids were also saying it would be nice if there were any lights at all in the lodge (maybe battery or solar?).

Great place to work out, convenient and always clean

Because I am very Happy with the Poolsnd the People / Instructors that I have worked with

My daughter absolutely loves the Rangers week at Children’s Island. It’s a must do camp for her each year. She loves the counselors and the ability to earn beads and badges. Izzy and Pilar were awesome!

My daughter loved Children’s Island! Choice time was her favorite!! Charlie and Avery were amazing counselors!!! So kind and funny!!! This was her first time attending but wants to go another week this August.

Loved the focus on nature and mix of activities-it was great to keep her off of screens all day :)

We loved the mix of inside and outside activities. The pool time and Gaga ball were talked about a lot as super fun!

I enjoy the water aerobics classes. I was disappointed to have been turned away from a class last week due to not enough lifeguards.

Clean, friendly, varied choice of classes

James had such a great time on CIDC this year. He loved exploring the island’s wildlife and had so much fun with his councilors and friends!!

My daughter is in gymnastics camp this summer and after school program during the school year. Staff is great and she loves it!

Scottie has always been so helpful and awesome with the kids!

I am so grateful that my son Gary attended this summer camp. They are the best — they take good care of Gary. They have great team members, who are very helpful, supportive, and respectful. The atmosphere is always positive. Every time I pick my son up, he tells me how awesome his day was, how much he loves going to the pool, and how he enjoys all kinds of activities.

There are a lot of options and they work with me financially so I can Afford them as a single mom! My child has learned to swim and I felt I could Afford to sign her up for multiple sessions!

Love the afterschool program and camp. All the counselors are incredibly,; thoughtful programing and organization; very clear communication. All around a fantastic experience and I appreciate everyone involved.

I like how program offers fun and age-appropriate activities for everyone. Kids get to make real, lasting friendships, and the counselors are fantastic — supportive, fun, and great role models.

Children’s Island Day Camp is the most wonderful program for Hendrix, especially the Rangers program. We’ve watched Hendrix grow and understand the responsibility of the Ranger to care for the island and we are so proud. We are also very excited about the sailing program this year.

Well run. Good people. Counselors are wonderful. Really care about the kids. Lots of varied activities to make sure everyone has fun. Sailing program is great ! Ranger late nigh is a nice touch.

My grandson comes home happy and worn out. Quite often he falls asleep right after dinner.

Keep up the great work!

My daughter absolutely loves her seal pup counselors. On the last day of camp, after two weeks, she was so sad to say goodbye to them. She loved camp so much she begged to do an additional week! She has learned and shown so much more independence since going to children’s island. We will likely send her to this camp every summer.

My daughter has been enjoying YMCA camp for the last few years in Salem and Beverly, but Children's Island Camp is such a unique and enriching experience for her. The best part is the large amount of unstructured free play the kids have to explore, swim, and play. It is so important for their imaginative and cognitive skills. She is having an absolute blast.

It’s so rewarding seeing both my children come out to the island and love it just the way I did. Thank you all for continuing to run a truly remarkable program.

Superb facilities well maintained and great staff.

Substantial amount of parking space, clean facility, good maintained equipment, professional staff, knowledgeable instructors, high level of safety in pools and convenient location.