Member Testimonials
Friendly and professional staff, clean environment. Lifeguards were very consistent with the implementation of safety rules outside at the waterpark!
Bodhi had so much fun at camp! He came home worn out and dirty, his favorites were swimming and learning how to play Gaga ball. Bodhi was so sad when the week was over he even wanted me to sign him back up for the subsequent week (which unfortunately was full). Bodhi’s counselors were fun and engaging, the counselors in the pick up line seemed like they were having a great time and were polite and efficient with drop off and pick up. We had a great experience and will definitely do it again next year.
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        Ipswich Family YMCA (incl. County Rd. Children's Center) - Childcare (Early Learning)
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        Ipswich Family YMCA (incl. County Rd. Children's Center) - Childcare (Early Learning)
      I like the balance of free play and planned activities. My child loves the crafts and show-and-tell. HOWEVER, please make sure that you do show-and-tell on tuesdays after holidays too!
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        Ipswich Family YMCA (incl. County Rd. Children's Center) - Childcare (Early Learning)
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        Ipswich Family YMCA (incl. County Rd. Children's Center) - Childcare (Early Learning)
      We love that our son gets outside frequently throughout the day to play. They also have creative themes for the week such as farmer's market and camping. They also take advantage of teaching the class about the natural world around them with bird feeders and naming different plants/ leaves.
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        Ipswich Family YMCA (incl. County Rd. Children's Center) - Childcare (Early Learning)
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        Ipswich Family YMCA (incl. County Rd. Children's Center) - Childcare (Early Learning)
      I like that the program and activities are age appropriate for my child.
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        Ipswich Family YMCA (incl. County Rd. Children's Center) - Childcare (Early Learning)
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        Ipswich Family YMCA (incl. County Rd. Children's Center) - Childcare (Early Learning)
      AMAZING Teachers!!!!
The staff at both Cedar Mill and Camp Dory were great, fun and clearly brought a good attitude to their work - thanks so much for a wonderful summer!!
The continuous engagement with the kids and programming that was for the full day. Very minimal down time.
Two weeks later, and my son still talks about the things he did and the friends he made at camp.
Desk personnel friendly and helpful, facilities clean and comfortable, and enjoy the steam room which is well maintained.
It’s a great Y. We love bringing the kids here to play in the pools. A++
Clean facilities and helpful staff.
The setting was beautiful, the team was friendly, Oscar was reckognized, and felt excited to go to camp each day. Dori was one if his favorite camps of the whole summer.
I have been going with my great granddaughter to watch her swim with her mom or grandmother. They were so kind to let me go in to watch.  I use to go to a Danvers hotel tha t use to have exercise in the pool for the elderly.  It was always busy but some how was eliminated .  I am89 and like it for strength and balance. I use a cane but think I can get in easy with your stairs .  I can also watch my little one.  Everyone is so helpful and so socially and friendly.  The facility is very well set up clean and easy accessible.  Look forward to using the 
Facility.
Maybe an e mail of the best times for open pool would be helpful
Thank you
Maralyn Klibansky
I like that the program is a longer day than other local camps. The variety of activities that my child can participate in keep each day and exciting, new adventure.
The communication was excellent. I was also super impressed with the new structure at Camp Dory. My daughter liked this year better than the last few. Great job making sure they were picked up by people on t5he approved list!!
The Ipswich has a wonderful staff from those that meet you at the door to the trainers and those that are there to help. The facility is well equipped with work out machines and the environment is friendly. Nick was very helpful in directing me on the right path to a fitness program. Matt is an excellent trainer and does a great job with the functional workout program during the week. Matt takes a personal interest to assure that everyone is participating in the program correctly and is an excellent motivator.
The counselors are awesome and our kids love it! It's probably best for 3rd grade and under - I feel like they're starting to outgrow it. Not having access to the lake this year dampened the fun - no one's fault, and the water slide made up for it a bit
Loved the water slide and new pavilion.
Loved the Olympic theme this year!
Loved the mystery bucket activity
I like how kids are outside during camp. Always changing activities.
Friendly counselors, great working with Cody!
Camp Dory is amazing! My boys absolutely love all the outdoorsy activities and the counselors are so wonderful and patient. They have been attending Camp Dory for three years and always have a great experience!
It’s a great spot. The counselor seem wonderful. My granddaughter enjoyed herself. She’s been tending the camp for four years.
My children always love all the activities that you guys do. I think that having Cody as an addition this year has been huge as he does have child psych backround and he is excellent at navigating conflict. I do think that some of the counselors need a little bit more training, on how to identify inappropriate behaviors, and how to deal with them In the moment. Jack the counselor will also be greatly missed!
I like the variety of activities. The kids are very active at camp.
Really great emphasis on being kind and helpful while also giving the kids a ton of options to get their crazies out. The staff is really supportive and got our kiddo to go from being terrified on boats to loving them!
Fantastic staff, incredible water park, and we love the classes our child is enrolled in. We wish there were more open gymnastics classes for toddlers
great staff, clean facility. love outdoor pool
Came to use water park. Wonderful!
 
  
A lot of good classes. Helpful and friendly people working there.