Member Testimonials

Best camp!

The summer camp participants use the outdoor pool for swimming!

I mean, can I come?? They swim every day and it's lessons too! Jam packed days of activities, fun, friends, my kid is an absolute ninja and she's having the best summer of her entire life. The counselors are amazing, their energy is the best I love them all. The theme weeks are great.

To sum it up - I picked my daughter up at 540, and I was informed never to do it again. Don't come till 6. #bestsummerever

This camp keeps the kids outside all day and busy! Thanks for letting them be kids.

My grandsons were verbally abused and mentally abused at a different daycare. From October till June (this minth) they refused to even talk about daycare until their friends were talking about the camp and daycare program you have at our local ymca. I have to tell you I truly appreciate all of your staff family. There was an issue with another camper and the councilors took care of it in minutes and they completely resolved the issue and my grandsons we great after that experience. They are.both special needs.. but they both tell me that all of you just make them feel special.. so thank you for the people you put into place for all of the children no matter what their needs are.you are all ready to help . I have been singing you praises to everyone I know.. including the boys Dr's who are now referring their clients to the ymcas in their areas for wonderful understanding and patience, and willingness to do whatever is necessary to make all of the kids feel safe and happy to be there.. the activities you have for camp is just amazing! My boys truly enjoy them all. They have never been as social as they are being now learning all of these new things and playing with all of the new people they meet there. You have blessed me and my family with peace of mind when they are in your care. Thank you a thousand times for everything each of you do to help not just my boys but all of the children to enjoy their time and just be kids..

Everything. The staff and director are awesome and they make it fun for the kids with all kinds of activities. The director is great-Ms. Harvey keeps all the families in the loop of everything that goes on at the ymca and she responds to any questions the parents have.

Kids came home raving about camp

My daughter enjoyed the the day camp activities! She was introduced to things she had never done before!

The activities
the hours
the engagement with other students

It is very close to where we live.

Love the weekly themes and the age-appropriate activities. The counselors are fun and enthusiastic, and they inspire respect by respecting the campers. The camp is extremely well run. The leadership is responsive and helpful. Our family has a several year history with the summer camp and after school programs. We'll be back!

The kids are involved and my daughter just loved all of the planned activities and schedule in general. A+++

Great time for kids of all ages! So many activities to keep kids engaged all day long

Clean, organized, terrific and friendly staff, fun activities, convenient hours

Directors especially Jenny.
Leadership especially Haley.
Counselors especially Christian.
Great program structure & execution—both Camp & Before-&-After School Care.
YMCA Mission & Values.

fun counselors, lots of activities, great overall

Safe, engaging environment and staff.

My son loved it

We love that our kids stay active throughout the day. The counselors are engaging and there's a wide variety of activities to do. I would love to see more outdoor sports and skill building for all camp attendees. I would also love to see transportation available from the Midlothian site to camp Thunderbird. Travel can be prohibitive for my children due to both parents working in the home.

Love you guys! The best around! Love all of it!

Loved the flag football camp--that is hard to find for middle school aged kids as it's switching to tackle for the 11-12 and up. Would love you all to consider a fall/spring league for that age range so we can avoid tackle until high school!

Love ninja warrior camp and wish it was offered at Swift creek!

Organized

That children are able to move around, play outside, swim, make a mess while staying safe and having fun!

The staff team for Saponi is AWESOME! Love to hear the stories my three share with me from each day's adventures. The pride they show when sharing where each bead came from or reading the (positive :)) "let's chat" sheets - is very uplifting. Thank you for keeping my kids raised right during the summer!

Awesome

My child has been with the YMCA since she was 2 yrs old, first in Charlottesville and now in midlothian. I have loved them from the start…the teachers have always been great and Wednesday loves all the counselors.

My son loved basketball sports camp!!!

All the staff I’ve encountered have been genuinely kind and friendly. My kids have loved the camps and the outdoor swimming pool.

Everything!! Every day after camp our son talks about his Amazing day!! He gets to swim every day, make new friends and engage in new activities!!