My child had so much fun at this camp.
She learns a lots like coping skills, organizing skills, leadership skills etc
I think it’s very good idea for them to stay away from any electronic tools. They enjoyed the nature. Thank you for the stuffs who took care of the kids. I want to send my child next year again!
Camp Seymour is a fantastic experience for my kids and every year they learn so much about themselves & others. Both will continue to attend Camp Seymour until they are finished with High School.
This was my daughter's second year, and she had a blast. She loves the staff, she had fabulous cabin counselors, and she made some very close friends. Special shout out to the medical staff who helped her through a terrible illness. We have already recommended this camp to friends (some of whom attended this year). It is a very special place for our kid, and we hope to make it to family camp one of these days!! As a former Y camp counselor, this camp has all the feels for me <3 thanks for being a special safe place for my kid.
This was my third grade son’s first experience with overnight camp and we were a little worried about how it would go. Drop off was extremely well organized and painless. I loved how two counselors came to greet us and one stayed to check in about any concerns we might have. I got to check in on him throughout the week by looking through the hundreds of photos from his session of swimming, archery, crafts, sports, climbing and dancing. When I picked him up he clearly had made connections with other campers, wanted to show me all around, and sang all of the songs all the way home. He said the food was really good and the reptile room was a highlight. I had a feeling he would be a “camp kid” like I was growing up, and I think he has found a home for the next many summers.
I liked the independence that my kids were able to exercise. I have a little guy with severe ADHD and social anxiety. He did the 5th grade camp and loved it, and was very eager to try summer camp for a whole week.
But the day of, he became very nervous. He didn't know anyone in his cabin or anyone at camp other than his sister and her friend. He reverted to his shell at drop off, and I was sure I was going to get a call asking me to pick him up early.
But no... not a peep. Despite his reservations and anxiety, he stuck it out. I scoured the pictures every day and while he was his usual reserved self, I saw that he particpated, and in one picture, he even smiled!
I picked him up today and he was again reserved and shy around peers and his camp counselors. But I could tell he had a good time. He told me about all the things he did, even earned 2 buttons, and could not stop talking!
But the definitive proof he had a good time? HE WANTS TO GO BACK NEXT YEAR!
I could not be more proud of him. And I am so thankful and appreciative of what had to have been a very positive experience for him this week!
Camp Seymour was a transformative experience for my son, he enjoyed every moment and came home with the biggest smile. He's so excited to visit again next year.
The enthusiasm of the camp counselors. You can tell they really want to be there and love the job. The positive environment is excellent as well as an emphasis on kiddos really pushing themselves out of their comfort zones and trying new things. It's been such a wonderful experience for my kiddos.
My kids absolutely love this camp. They have attended several other YMCA camps in the area and this is the one they always talk about the most. Even my 14 yr old who is starting to get "too old" for camp, loves this one. The food, the counselors, the location, the amenities, the games! They have gone for 2 summers now, some of the winter camps (even polar plunge), and we will be prioritizing this one over all others going forward. Thank you for making this an amazing experience for my kids and pouring love all over them for the time they are there. It is hard sending our kids away for a week, but this camp makes me feel like they are safe and cared for the whole time. Thank you!
This is the Grandsons second year at Seymour. He absolutely loved his week there this year and last year as well. He attended YMCA camp Bishop this year as well and does not want to return, but Seymour is on the calendar for next year again. I'm glad he has had such a good time there and wants to continue going. The councilors are always so great with the kids there and somehow he knows every one of them and they all know him. Seymour has been doing a great job with camper since I went to camp there in the mid 70's. I look forward to sending great grandchildren one day.