Member Testimonials
I would rate Southeast YMCA Camp a 10 out of 10 for convenience and the familiarity my children have developed with the staff over the years. They’ve been attending since 2022, and each summer, I see growth—not just in the camp itself, but in how comfortable and eager my kids are to go each morning. As a parent, that truly means a lot.
I want to highlight how impactful some of the staff have been. Mr. Rodney is outstanding—his energy and commitment do not go unnoticed. Kristine is exceptional, and Mr. Justin has a genuinely kind spirit that my daughter connects with. This year, I also had the pleasure of seeing how well Ms. Jada worked with my son, which is no small task! She did a phenomenal job keeping up with him and keeping him engaged.
While I have many positives to share, I also want to express a few concerns that I believe are worth noting to help make camp even better. One issue I noticed was during field trips—particularly to public parks. It felt more like "big kids watching little kids" at times, and supervision didn’t appear as tight as I would have expected. On one occasion, I visited unannounced and was able to speak with my daughter for several minutes before any staff noticed. When someone did approach, instead of identifying who I was, I was casually asked if I was a grandparent, which came across as unprofessional and frankly insulting.
Finally, I would love for there to be more communication with parents regarding field trips—just a quick text or call with details such as the location and general timeframes would make a big difference in giving parents peace of mind.
Despite these concerns, I truly appreciate all the effort the YMCA puts into providing a fun and engaging experience for the kids while emphasizing safety, independence, and activity. I am grateful for the impact this camp has had on both of my children, and I look forward to seeing how the program continues to grow.
The counselors are always friendly and in good spirits and the kids love going because of them most of the time! The chants, activities, and field trips are always so fun and creative! The only negative is the lunches and snacks are usually very unhealthy. Thanks for another great summer :)
Proximity, facilities, and the POOL
Everyone there is great, very nice and very helpful when needed.
Pool!
I LOVE the focus on ending generational poverty and the programming and facilities in place to reach that goal.
I also appreciate the two tiered membership pricing.
Awesome for sports
The basketball programs are very well run. I am impressed with the drills, organization, and enthusiasm of the program. Thanks!
Excellent environment families to work out and engage with the community
The councilors greeted the kids in the morning by opening the car doors and escorting them in the afternoon to ensure safety at all times.
Helpful
Great facility
Love it!
Easy commute and the offer a variety of classes for you to choose from
I like the fact that my granddaughters enjoyed their time in Summer Camp, I like that they had structure during the summer while visiting with me their grandmother. I like that the camp's counselors compassion shows when dropping the girls off and picking them up, and I especially like that my granddaughters are looking forward to next year.
Kind and clean!!
My son truly enjoys going to the Southeast Raleigh YMCA. the staff is amazing. They work extremely hard to ensure that campers have a great day everyday! 😊
It’s affordable and my daughter LOVES the counselors and swimming
Outdoor pool
Great instructors
I enjoy the class and Meredith is great. It’s fun and effective at meeting me where I am
The weight floor is not too crowded; I love the Tuesday meditation and Sunday gentle hatha yoga.
Always so clean and everyone who works there is SO nice! Truly enjoy my experience every time I go!
It’s always clean, well staffed and staff members are very friendly and make you feel welcomed.
It's a brand new facility that's very clean and well-maintained. The staff was very welcoming, knowledgeable, and friendly.
Fun activities planned. Nice and friendly staff who like to have fun.
Variety of programs. Friendly staff. Nice equipment
It is a wonderful facility with kind and knowledgeable staff. I love the fitness classes. Also, the pool can't be beat.
My kids loved the SE Raleigh Day Camp. In years and track-outs past we sent the kids to the SE Raleigh sports day camps. However, after attending camp renaissance, we will likely send the kids there moving forward. There was plenty for them to do - my big kid got to go on field trips and the little got to drastically improve her swimming abilities.
The staff are friendly and very helpful! The classes are good and the space is new and clean.