[My child] had another great summer...so thank you for all that you do! I am continually impressed by the love and care you put into each and every camper and the incredible amount of thought and planning that goes into the programs. Your hard work is obvious, and appreciated!-IB
Thank you also for providing an incredible experience for [my child]. You, your family, your staff are all so incredible, love the kids, love your jobs and truly work to make the kids and the parent happy! It is so refreshing to see your unbelievably high level of customer service--a model for all! -NC
Just wanted to let you know that [my child] really enjoyed the Explorers program this summer. It seemed to be a good mix of kids - she definitely liked hanging out with the boys, too. She really enjoyed the mix of activities and seemed to feel confident every day…
-BB
Responses from 2009 Parent Survey
On busing…
[My child] loved his Jaguar bus. It was one of his memorable parts of each day.
Our child loved the bus. He got on it happily every day!
I liked the way the bus driver and assistant took time and got the kids settled instead of rushing away.
On Carpool…
The staff was awesome during the drop off and pick up!
On Extended Day…
The extended day staff was wonderful - each member who interacted with our daughter made the additional time spent at camp a fun one!
On Staff…
Several people were very helpful to our daughter, when she was having a little trouble adjusting to her first year at camp. We were really impressed with how proactive both her counselor and the Schwartzwalds were in addressing the problem and doing everything in their power to make camp a positive experience for her.
The staff go above and beyond - their relationships with the campers make the Discovery experience special for my daughter
We could not be more pleased with Nikki, our camp leader. She displayed professionalism, enthusiasm and really made each girl feel important and part of the team.
Sam and Ricky were both fabulous counselors. I could always tell by their comments about the boys that they knew and understood both of them well. I was also thrilled on Family Day that all of the staff members seemed to not only know the boys by name, but to relate to them in a way that made me feel like they had connected with each boy over the summer.
On specialist activities...
We thought all activities were conducted in a safe and fun matter so that each camper could have tons of fun, without us parents worrying about their safety! We loved the end of camp cookbook (great job Amy)! The team work that was learned during the ropes, drama and dance sections were wonderful and tennis was a favorite sport (outside of swimming)!! Great job specialists!!!
…biking was outstanding. Our son became a very strong/independent rider!
Other comments..
The new climbing wall is terrific!
Our daughter really enjoyed the archery.
My daughter especially loved cooking.
On swimming…
I always rave about the swim lessons - for my children they love swimming and are better swimmers every summer!
We had high hopes for swimming, and they were met and exceeded. Our son became a confident swimmer and diver!!!
Could not be more impressed with the boys' progress this summer! Kudos to a terrific pool staff.
On arts & crafts…
[My child] was proud of each item he brought home. The quality of the projects you had kids do were excellent. You really put money into the craft program, and it was noted.
We loved the crafts made throughout camp - the exposure to ceramics and soap making was so much fun for her! Thank you!!!
On Communication…
Your communication goes above and beyond the call of duty. It is something you should take pride in and brag about on a regular basis. Wow. That is all I can say.
Communication is EXCELLENT at Discovery. We appreciate the effort that you make to keep us in the loop. The small environment and personal attention to each camper are really fantastic.
Communications far exceeded all my expectations. I knew exactly what was going on and when. My problem was getting organized for all those fantastic events. Great job.
We could tell this camp had been operating for 25 years - great communication from all levels of management and staff.
The swim program is one of the best things about your camp!! - 2008 Parent Survey
Her wonderful, positive experiences with Discovery Camp in these last four years have proven to be such a rewarding time for her where she really came out of her shell, connected with wonderful counselors and made lasting friendships and I thank you and your staff for that!! - M.F.
Conor had a fantastic time at camp. Thank you so much. He said he wants to go there forever. - S.S.
At the end of each summer, I feel that I can never find words that are appropriate to express my gratitude..thank you for taking the absolute best care of the two people in the world who are most precious to Steve and me. B.S.
Karen is always excellent in assisting at camp, but most especially so since my first time camper had special needs when it came to her food allergies. I appreciated her assistance with late night, cooking activities and overall just putting me at ease to know [my daughter] was going to have a safe and fun time at camp regardless of the activity.- 2008 Parent Survey
Everyone we came in contact with was wonderful. They made a point to recognize Olivia always which always made her feel special. - 2008 Parent Survey
Jakey didn’t talk specifically about the different areas but he had fun every day! He was surprised he liked drama. He told me today that he really enjoyed the games. - 2008 Parent Survey
Thank you for placing Adam with such a terrific group of boys and with a counselor to match. Also, thing you for quickly dealing with any issues that arose with Lindsey – she truly loved camp…We were told while looking at camps that Discovery was a special place, and now we are so glad to have experienced just how special a camp can be. We are thrilled to now be part of the Discovery Day Camp Family.
-Holly
Cara really enjoyed her first year at camp. We cannot believe how much she got to experience in just 8 weeks.
-Stephanie
Just as we suspected, everyone thought you guys were wonderful! We agree.
-Betsy and Jim
Jonah has loved every day of camp. Thanks for making that happen as well…You are wonderful and we really appreciate everything you do to make camp such a good experience for every single child.
-Glynis
Zach is so happy with Adam and today I could see why. He is great with the boys and so supportive and motivating. Thanks for putting Zach in his group.
-Debbie
The Discovery staff is consistently kind, friendly, and enthusiastic. They really go out of their way to make each child feel special, and make the summer a great experience.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORK AARON HAS HAD 5 YEARS OF FUN EVERY DAY.
Sarah had a great experience with everyone!
Brian and Ed were Samuel's counselors and they were great. Really made a difference in his summer.
The guys and gals in the parking lot. (our drop off and pick up staff)
John S. and Ari made my son's summer perfect and fun! Stephanie (in the office) was always helpful.
Karen was excellent in communicating my daughter's needs. She called when needed and always kept the lines of communication open. My daughter especially loved Lindsey in tennis and Kris her group leader. She often spoke about the pool staff as well. In addition, the boys in the carppol line were always super friendly and greeted me with a smile!
The pool staff did a great job instructing lessons and updates were great.
I am always impressed by the friendliness w/ which I am greeted and how safety conscious everyone is.
“Just a quick note to let you know how much Gus enjoyed camp this summer. I think he made some great strides towards independence which will help him…. I also wanted to say that we are very impressed with your staff – especially Alexis, Andie and Jason.”
Kathy S - July 25, 2004
"Discovery has been a phenomenal experience for our kids and for us. The nurturing environment helped our children grow in their confidence and social relationships and gave them a respect for the outdoors.
What a great feeling I had every morning watching my children get on the bus knowing they were going to yet another fabulous day at camp.”
Beth Z - October 2004
“Thank you for the wonderful summer! We appreciate how you made room for our children and welcomed them into your wonderful program! They have both had great experiences at Discovery. Thank you.”
Julie L and Andrew M - August 2005
”We are glad to come back for next year! This was our first year (2005) at Discovery Camp. You guys do a terrific job from A to Z. We are grateful for such a great environment for the kids. Thank you for hiring such great counselors, specialists etc. They are top notch. Your grounds are super and the activities second to none. Thanks again for a wonderful camp experience.”
Pam and Matt H - August 2005
