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Willow Lake Day Camp, Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey
Willow Lake Day Camp Testimonials, Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey

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Let your child experience the Willow Lake difference!

Each year our camp families write and tell us of the wonderful summer their campers had at Willow Lake. Following are a handful of quotes our camp parents shared with us about their children’s summer. Read why Willow Lake is the best choice for a summer day camp experience for your child!

"Willow Lake provided my daughter a safe environment where she could try new, exciting activities under the guidance of an encouraging staff. This summer has helped her become more confident and independent while having a fun time doing it."
-- Luciana Daniels, Short Hills

"Jason couldn't wait to tell me what a great day he had -- he would yell up the driveway as he got off the bus."
-- Edie Davidson, North Caldwell

"She loves every single activity and always came home with a smile on her face... She is having fun, making friends and playing sports... She learned how to swim in 3 weeks!!!!!
-- Sari Lee, Livingston

"We tried several other camps and Willow Lake is simply the best. It's everything a summer camp should be... We were so impressed by the staff, the personal attention, the family feeling, and all the fun offered."
-- Erika January, Maplewood

"The camp is beautifully run and seems to really care... My child had a fantastic first summer! ... Being in the nursery group, I loved how nurturing the camp was to the little ones."
-- Samantha Fliegler, West Caldwell

"Willow Lake has the best of all camps. Lush, green surroundings with so much fun packed into a day... Both my boys were very proud of their achievements -- high ropes, cooking, etc. They had a blast."
-- Amy Talbert, Short Hills

"My daughter loves it -- she is disappointed to wake up on the weekend, because she would rather go to camp."
-- Abbey Roth, Livingston

"It offers everything my child enjoys and keeps him busy the whole day."
-- Jacqueline Exelbert, Montville

"Willow Lake provides a warm, loving environment where kids have lots of fun and have the chance to grow, learn and explore... We were thrilled that he improved 2 swim levels this summer. The art projects he brought home were outstanding. Benji looked forward to camp every day."
-- Jennie Rothman, Maplewood

"'This was the best day ever!' I heard that every day as my child got off the bus."
-- Stacey Blumenthal, Montville

"Great environment to get exposed to new sports and skills. Program was very well organized. I like the e-mail updates and photos on the website... He wanted plenty of sports and plenty of time outside... Nick's swimming improved so much. I was very happy with his progress."
-- Linda Hadley, South Orange

"This camp was a great investment in my child's self esteem, self reliance and social skills. We loved it."
-- Nancy Amar, South Orange

"When I said, 'Amanda, do you want to go back to camp next summer?' She said, 'Willow Lake ... .YES! YES! YES! I LOVE WILLOW LAKE CAMP.'"
-- Allison Vogel, Livingston

"My daughter has 'the best day ever' over and over the whole summer long."
-- Sara Kotlaz, Short Hills

"Lots to do -- never a dull moment! ... He loved all the sports this summer, especially hockey."
-- Pamela Schuckman, Mountain Lakes

"For Parents -- Willow Lake is a safe & well organized camp for children. Willow Lake is a thrilling, fairy tale-like happy place... As a parent I notice all the little details that amount to a lot -- the DVD of the nursery show, all the shirts, hats, backpack, projects and trips. So much is included that makes the big $ bill easier to swallow!"
-- Jill Bocina, Morristown

"The camp is very accommodating and counselors take a special interest in each child. I love that they call with good news!... My kids love it and have made wonderful friends."
-- Jennifer Raz, Livingston

"Day in and day out, Sam had a great time. He loved everything -- and had a blast on the bus. His swimming improved a great deal. He loved the show that was put on in July."
-- Mike Kresch, Short Hills

"I cannot make any suggestions as I feel your camp, staff, administration and facilities far surpass any day camp I have yet to see. My husband and I are avid, experienced campers for many years & are overly impressed with every aspect of Willow Lake!"
-- Donna Henderson, Denville

"Willow Lake was exactly what my children wanted -- a place to explore new activities, make friends and have fun."
-- Edith LaChac, Caldwell

"Both my children LOVE Willow Lake. It is a fun, caring place with great people and activities without pressure or intense competition."
-- Elisabeth Bedore, Livingston

"Willow Lake is awesome! The staff and facility are amazing!... Our daughter's peanut allergy has been handled wonderfully."
-- Mark Lowenthal, Maplewood

"It is an inclusive, warm, and fun-filled environment where all kids can thrive and enjoy a very diverse range of activities... He enjoyed all the sports and yet there was no pressure... I think this will boost his confidence in sports going forward. Counselors were clearly good at fostering team spirit."
-- Allison Yurman. Short Hills

"I tell all my friends to send their kids to Willow Lake."
-- Michele Levine, Livingston

"This was Daniel's first real day camp experience and he loved it from Day 1!"
-- Cyndy Wyatt Marin, Short Hills

"Willow Lake allowed each of my 3 boys to bloom by giving them a safe, welcoming, fun environment to exercise some independence and participate in amazing activities like tubing, high ropes, basket weaving and nature. They love it."
-- Brooke Lefferts, Maplewood

"Fun-filled, action-packed days!"
-- Abby Edelman, Montville

"A true camp experience -- well rounded and so picturesque."
-- Karen Conn, Short Hills


 
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