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The staff have done an incredible job this summer. The leadership are some of the best I have seen in YMCA camp. I have been happy to drop off my son every day knowing he is going to have fun, be safe and learn something new. Big shout out to swim instructors too. Such a huge part of summer camp and we are grateful for the confidence our son has in the water because of camp swim lessons.
To sum up what I love about Camp Braveheart: Everything! The children are kept clean, cool, hydrated and dry, a very difficult thing for any parent, especially in the summer heat and when water activities are involved. The children swim every day, the most important physical activity for them to know for their own safety. My daughter is 5 years old and has gone from not being able to swim away from the edge of the pool, not being able to tread water, and not being able to swim to the bottom of the pool to swimming 40’ across from one side of the pool to the other unassisted, treading water, and swimming 4.5 feet down to the bottom of the pool to grab toys. I drop her off on the playground and pick her up from the playground every day. The pickup is very easy and efficient. The perimeter of the playground is secure with a fence and gates, and camp counselors manage all access points. About the staff: The greatest group of people you can imagine, all of them trained and hyper focused on the care, safety, and well being of my child. My child calls me and her mom by her camp counselor’s name by accident in the evenings. She absolutely loves the counselors, and I am so grateful that they care for her every day. I could write a book of gratitude about every aspect of this camp. One important thing to note: it is up to me as a parent to provide a clean and dry swimsuit and towel, a full change of proper clothes, a healthy lunch and additional snacks to the ones that the camp provides each and every day. This makes for an uninterrupted and unforgettable day of newly discovered fun. These are essential to help the counselors thrive in being able to focus on not only safety and security, but fun, adventure, engagement, and pure joy.
I would recommend Camp Braveheart to any parent.
I loved how the kids were always engaged! There were always activities to keep them occupied. The staff was very attentive! My child loved it.
My son loves the archery and the swimming at camp braveheart
My son comes home every day describing all the fun he had and always looks forward to returning the next day!
The safety provided for the child often. The activities that the children do
My daughter has really enjoyed summer camp at the Northside Y this summer. She really likes the daily swimming. Camp staff has been very helpful and friendly.
Loved the easy drop off and pick up, swimming daily, lots of varied activities
My daughter has so much fun at camp. She’s met so many wonderful friends and loves her counselors! Great job, thank you!
My daughter loves it. She enjoys being with her friends, learning to swim, and the many activities they do during the day.
Very interactive with the kids. Love how the staff work with everyone to learn more about the children
The kids never complained about being bored. There was a wide variety of activities. They only had good things to say about their teachers!
Very inclusive, very fun, lots of activities
Excellent! Staff are very professional. The days are structured with lots of art activities and outdoor time with swimming instruction EVERYDAY day. My child learned to swim thanks to YMCA summer camp! Thank you!
The staff was very respectful and responsible!
The swimming classes! The Lego play time, singing.
We enough sending our son to camp every year !
Staff are amazing and caring my twins are so happy being apart of this program
Keep the kids busy. My son never got bored
My daughter comes home everyday excited! & never has anything negative to say about her day thank you all!! -Deja :)
My son has been going to this camp for years and I am always amazed at how well it is run and always comes home having the best time!
Love that the kids move around throughout the day and have different activities to participate in. We also love the staff!
Teach them how to swim
The counselors having the patience to deal with the kids. Even if they don't, it doesn't show.
My child came home happy and exhausted! They keep the kids busy and engaged even on the hottest days where they needed to play indoors. The camp counselors were all kind, fun, patient, and genuinely seemed to enjoy their job. Highly recommend this summer camp!
We enjoy the daily swimming lessons and team building/routine for the younger kids
Kids have a lot of fun and learn good skills for life, and personally I can go to work known my child is in a good place and safe
My kid loves swimming with friends at the Y! Best summer camp in the area!
The hours of operations was the only summer camp I could find that aligned with my work schedule. The staff seem nice to the kids. The opportunity for the kids to learn/practice swimming is good.
Great programd and nice counselors