YMCA of Montclair
25 Park Street
Montclair
NJ 07042
United States

Member Testimonials

Report a concern   September 8, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by J.D. Camp at the Lake
What do you like about your Camp at the Lake experience?

Always a great wholesome outdoor run around, get dirty be exhausted experience. I LOVE that swimming lessons are part of ever year regardless of age or level. The counselors and Leadership Team have been amazing and have become relationships that have been looked forward too every year.
Thank you!

Report a concern   September 8, 2024 — Rated 9 out of 10 by M.H. YBA
What do you like about your YBA experience?

In the current space the ceiling height interferes with the hoop shots and ability to make long shots.

Report a concern   September 7, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by L.D. Camp at the Lake
What do you like about your Camp at the Lake experience?

We love that the kids are doing activities outdoors all day - no screens! They make good memories and have terrific counselors to guide them through it.

Report a concern   September 6, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by L.V. Camp at the Lake
What do you like about your Camp at the Lake experience?

My son enjoyed everything

Report a concern   September 6, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by H.R. New Adventures
What do you like about your New Adventures experience?

My son had an absolute blast at New Adventures! We wound up adding on extra weeks because he was having so much fun. The counselors were great with the kids and the activities were engaging. Will definitely be returning next year!

Report a concern   September 6, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by L.C. New Discoveries
What do you like about your New Discoveries experience?

Counselors seemed very engaged and enthusiastic. They were happy to be there and so were my kids!

Report a concern   September 5, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by M.G. New Adventures
What do you like about your New Adventures experience?

My daughter had the best time. She loved the variety of activities and the warm environment the staff created.

Report a concern   September 5, 2024 — Rated 9 out of 10 by M.B. Camp at the Lake
What do you like about your Camp at the Lake experience?

My kids had a great experience, it was their first time attending the camp. They already asked if they can do more than one week next summer.

Report a concern   September 5, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by B.P. Camp at the Lake
What do you like about your Camp at the Lake experience?

If you could have an earlier bus for aftercare that would be great or if aftercare could be held at a local location so kids could be picked up earlier, that would be helpful.

Also, if there were indoor options for rainy days, that would be great.

Thank you!

Report a concern   September 5, 2024 — Rated 9 out of 10 by K.D. Explorers
What do you like about your Explorers experience?

My daughter enjoyed the trips that were offered in Explorers.

Report a concern   September 5, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by L.W. Camp at the Lake
What do you like about your Camp at the Lake experience?

Our kids both enjoyed their time at Camp at the Lake and said it was in their top 2 camps this summer.

Report a concern   September 5, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by S.S. Camp at the Lake
What do you like about your Camp at the Lake experience?

My son enjoyed the outdoor activities. The counselors inspired him to do activities, like swimming, when he initially didn’t want to do it. Overall, he liked his experience.

Report a concern   September 5, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by L.S. Camp at the Lake
What do you like about your Camp at the Lake experience?

This was a great camp experience for my son. He has been to many different camps over the years and said this by far was his favorite that he has been to. Everything was very well organized and the communication that we received was great. He will definitely be back next year!

Report a concern   September 5, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by C.S. New Adventures
What do you like about your New Adventures experience?

My kiddos loved camp. It was their first camp experience, they have the best time. The teachers were all amazing
Ms. Gabby was so wonderful and the director Joelle was too.

Report a concern   September 5, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by F.K. Camp at the Lake
What do you like about your Camp at the Lake experience?

Everything was great. The only issue we had was swimmer's itch from the lake....which obviously there isn't anything that can be done for that. We plan on coming back next year!

Report a concern   September 5, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by C.S. New Discoveries
What do you like about your New Discoveries experience?

My daughter loves it always has fun

Report a concern   September 5, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by S.R. Camp at the Lake
What do you like about your Camp at the Lake experience?

My kids loved, and had a lot of fun.

Report a concern   September 5, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by N.B. Camp at the Lake
What do you like about your Camp at the Lake experience?

Staff were extremely helpful especially with our unique needs. We felt our chidren were safe and well cared for while at camp.

Report a concern   September 5, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by C.M. Camp at the Lake
What do you like about your Camp at the Lake experience?

Traditional camp good times- songs, bus ride, variety of activities, organized, on time, good communication

Report a concern   September 5, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by T.U. New Adventures
What do you like about your New Adventures experience?

First camp experience where my son really enjoyed himself! The counselors are engaged and friendly. My son enjoyed all the different topics the camp had to offer and the multiple swimming lessons a week really gave him the last push to get him swimming! Looking forward to attending again.

Report a concern   September 5, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by E.W. Camp at the Lake
What do you like about your Camp at the Lake experience?

My daughter had a ton of fun. Lots of variety. Camp site was beautiful. Directors were kind and communicative.

Report a concern   September 5, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by A.S. New Adventures
What do you like about your New Adventures experience?

We liked the range of activities, including art, scavenger hunts, swimming and games. The counselors were great and my daughter asked to return next year!

Report a concern   September 5, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by K.S.P. Camp at the Lake
What do you like about your Camp at the Lake experience?

My son had a wonderful experience at camp at the lake. We were only disappointed we couldn’t get him in for the whole summer! He has ADHD so we were nervous about him behaving and listening but whatever the counselors did there worked brilliantly and I only heard good things about his behavior while he was there. We even went to family day and got to check out the lake and property for ourselves. The staff were so warm and helpful and we had the best time! I highly recommend.

Report a concern   September 5, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by A.A. Camp at the Lake
What do you like about your Camp at the Lake experience?

My daughter had a fantastic time at Camp at the Lake. She shared her experiences with us at home, her swimming techniques improved, and has more of an interest in the outdoors and challenging herself.

Report a concern   September 5, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by T.D. Camp at the Lake
What do you like about your Camp at the Lake experience?

The communication with the counselors and nurse made it very easy for me to discuss things with my child This was especially important because this was his first time ever at a camp. As h previously had a trach for 6 years, he is experiencing a great deal of new things on many social levels. The camp was a great introduction to so many things that could have late manifested as fears. Instead, he is over the moon about the 8 weeks he got to spend in camp and is already talking about going again next year.

Report a concern   September 5, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by G.L. Explorers
What do you like about your Explorers experience?

The field trips work out really well as a way to break up the week and introduce my kid to new experiences. For example, they tried rock climbing and roller skating for the first time. It says a LOT about the counselors that they felt confident enough to try these things.

Report a concern   September 5, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by M.H. Camp at the Lake
What do you like about your Camp at the Lake experience?

I love that the kids spend ALL DAY outside and in the water. They learned so many new skills like canoeing and paddle boarding. I did not know that swimming lessons were part of CATL, and although both my kids swim well, improving the technique on their strokes is an added bonus!

Report a concern   September 5, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by G.J. Explorers
What do you like about your Explorers experience?

Our daughter loved all the activities and how wonderful the counselors were. She had fun every day

Report a concern   September 5, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by L.T. New Discoveries
What do you like about your New Discoveries experience?

The activities were varied and a lot of fun. The counselors really engaged with the kids. I really loved that swimming was included in the program.

Report a concern   September 5, 2024 — Rated 10 out of 10 by P.C. Camp at the Lake
What do you like about your Camp at the Lake experience?

My son had a blast this Summer. Every morning, he woke up excited to see what CATL had in store for him. I am so grateful to CATL for giving my son, Gray, the best summer. Looking forward to next year.


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