Member Testimonials
Teacher Claire is welcoming and goes at just the right pace. The program is empowering for me as a parent while I’m in the water at the Y and gives me a good baseline for how to be with my son in the water when we are somewhere else in the water. My son is loving the lessons and looks forward to going each week
My kids have been going since they were 5 and they are now almost 12. They love Camp At The Lake and it has been really good for them. They both want to become counselors one day for Camp At The Lake. I always feel very comfortable with them there and they have matured each summer they have gone.
Great experience for my son!!
The coaches are really nice and work hard to improve my daughters form while keeping it fun!
We had another great experience with the Park street Ys swim lessons for our 6 yr old daughter. We had to miss her last week in the session as we were away on vacation, but we'll be back for more lessons - thanks!
New Discoveries has been a great experience for our children. All counselors we have spoken with have been absolutely wonderful. Kids come home brimming with experience and quite possibly too many crafts ;-P
I like that my son is enjoying all the class trips and he’s making new friends
I recently moved from NYC and this camp offers so much at an affordable price.My children loved it!!! They are typically very attached to me but this camp was fun, educational and warm. Swimming 3X a week really tired them out. The amazing staff was the cherry on top!
The ability for my son to be outdoors and to learn how to swim in a safe environment. He has made a lot of progress in a little amount of time getting comfortable in the water. He also had made friends in a little amount of time as well.
Classes taught by Fran adler
The staff was great and very communicative and my child enjoyed camp.
I do think that enabling friends request would be much nicer - part of the camp experience for kids and parents is spending the time with their friends.
My son enjoyed the camp very much, and the inclusion of some swim time was great.
All three of my kids love New Discoveries camp! We have actually been to several other camps around town, but they love this camp most. The camp counselors are wonderful the director is great and everyone is very friendly
The variety of activities!
Access to numerous options for self-care and improving one's health.
Staff is very friendly and on top of everything! The program is wonderful, I have noticed my son whose very shy and timid really come out of his shell. I really love the program and felt very safe and secure to drop my child off to enjoy his full day at camp! We will be returning next year for sure!
My kid love it
Our kids love the counselors and the activities. We think it is fantastic! They go in with a smile every morning and my daughter often doesn’t want to leave.
I like the different themes for each week. The games and the challenges, the art and crafts, the science, the instructors, the decorations, etc. My daughter came home with something new to show us every day. She loved every minute of it. I am sure she will remember this wonderful experience in the years to come.
Stem and swimming!
Great structure - love the swimming component
I love all of the classes and the variety is awesome!
The recent updates have made the Park Street Y a beautiful place to exercise, meet new people, participate in classes, and make new friends. Also swim!
My kids come back every day saying it has been a great day at camp. The counselors are super special - they have a talent for care and coordination
Beautiful experience thank you 😊 my daughter First name removed will be going next year too 👌
Kid is always happy at drop off and pick up. Counselors are kind and engaging. Would recommend for use!
My son enjoyed being outside and doing activities in nature. He really liked kayaking and would have liked to have done some paddle-boarding but was prohibited given his age.
This camp delivers. My son comes home each day tired and always has fun . They combine fun learning experiences while keeping them fully engaged. It’s amazing
The Y provides a variety of classes taught by skilled instructors. The Y is well equipped and well maintained.
The children learn and feel confident in a friendly and patient environment.