Member Testimonials

My daughter just loves the activities and counselors. She is an autistic child with ADHD, so hard to please - but she is so excited about camp that she cannot wait to go the following day. She is sad on the weekend because she misses her counselors.

Great first summer camp experience! The counselors were super engaging during drop off/pickup and the fun never ended all week. My son had a fabulous time.

My kids love camp!! Ms. Lydia does an excellent job managing it all and my kids adore her (and they love all the other counselors too!). Great all around!

Kids enjoy the teachers. They love that is indoors since it is so hot out during the day in VA.

Per my son, they have a variety of things to do and he’s likes that it’s a good balance of outside camp and indoors. He says the counselors are fun and cool.

Rose had such a wonderful time at the Tuckahoe YMCA last week. We love coach Luda and miss her!

Good variety, liked that it included swim lessons and free swim. Good value for money.

The variety of camp themes, the space availability, the activities such as swimming and plenty of outside play, the option for full day camp, and the price. It’s the best all-around option out there.

Good kid/teen environment, very interactive, opportunities for leadership.

My son loved all the programs. Especially swim day

My kids enjoyed each day. They made new friends. Pick up and drop off was easy.

The only piece of feedback I have about Camp Tuckahoe, is that no one ever asked me for an ID when picking up my daughter; unlike CTB and the specialty camps (which always asked).

That’s a level of security that I love - so please incorporate that into Camp Tuckahoe!! Thank you!!

Staff is amazing and the programs are great!

My son loves camp. I think the multiple activities in a day and the staff are what really make this experience!

The swimming indoors and water activities outdoors

Very flexible schedule for working parents. Kids have fun throughout the day and I feel my child is safe and happy. However, I wish there were more drawing, painting or arts activities for kids who are not swimmers or into athletics. Also, reading time etc. Just suggestions. Thank you for everything you guys do.

Combo program is wonderful for kiddos who are enthusiastic about sports, but enjoy an afternoon of adventure too!

My child LOVES camp!

My son loves going to camp everyday. Stacie, the camp director, has been a wonderful resource - from making sure he is in a group that fits his needs to just simply making us comfortable through open communication. I also think it is great that swim lessons are included because that is an area of weakness for my son.

The variety and friendly staff.

Staff is extremely friendly and helpful. They feel invested in my child

I love that you keep the kids active all day, there are no screens, and they come home TIRED! Also wonderful that you provide swim lessons and opportunities for the kids to swim throughout the week.

I like the variety of activities that my child participates in each day at summer camp. Also, the values that are taught; responsibility, respect, etc. It makes my child's day when he gets to help in something or when he's recognized by a counselor for good deeds. I think the summer camp program overall is well-rounded.

They keep the kids really active with lots of outside play and music and games and free play time as well. They also help children learn independence and following directions but they offer support and help when needed.
My daughter has grown so much from just being in camp 2 weeks! She’s more independent and wants to manage her own things as much as possible, and she’s not yet 5 years old!! This camp definitely gets young children ready for school and beyond.

Everything

The summer camp is really awesome. My little one enjoys going each and every day and has an awesome time.

I love that it’s a WHOLE day - as a single mother I need that to get to/from work and work 8 hours (a lot of summer camps are only half days!)
I love that they learn all kinds of outdoor activities like hiking and archery!

I love that they learn about different sports/games

I love that they teach the kids how to swim (all kids should learn this!)

The camp instructors are always super nice

I feel like my child is safe when I drop her off at at the YMCA! (Most important)

I love how easy it is to drop off/pick up your child

Gigi loves the dress up days 👍

I love how easy it is to sign up for a week at a time online.

Easy drop off and pickup, my kids are having a blast. Concern: I was worried to not see more masking on the kids playing indoors in the video that I saw. Some were not actively engaged in exercise at the time. Also, my sons mask broke one day, I forgot to send him a back up which is my fault. But I was surprised he told me he was not offered a disposable one by staff. Safety and mask wearing is my number one priority for summer camp.

Good

The variety. My kids love it!