Willow Lake Day Camp –

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 is a place for children to grow, learn, experience new things and explore their interests. At Willow Lake my children grew socially, physically and intellectually!"
-- Staci Weiss, Livingston

"My daughter is now swimming on her own with confidence."
-- Zahava Silverberg, Montville

"Willow Lake has been the best experience for our son. It taught him good sportsmanship and how to work as a team player. Plus he learned how to swim with confidence!"
-- Carole Schachter, Randolph

"Fun all day! Each of my children are so excited to tell me about the excitement of their days."
-- Michele Landau, Livingston

"My son had the best time! Each day he would tell us about the activities he did ...from walled soccer to super science. He was so excited to show us what he made in ceramics and basketry. WLDC offered Dean such a wide variety of activities and events."
-- Dyan Zinzi, Montville

"My kindergartener threw her arms around me after the first week of camp and said, ‘Thank you for making me go to camp!’ Both children made new friends and challenged themselves in ways I didn’t think possible. My 2nd grader--who is afraid of heights--tried high ropes and liked it."
-- Sheryl Reba, Livingston

"Everyday my daughter Gianna had something exciting to say about camp, whether is was a personal goal or something that was happening that day. ...It was very clean and organized - The staff very energetic and professional. People are very warm and friendly and ready to help if you have a concern."
-- Georgana Porcek, Boonton Twp.

"Both kids woke up each day enthusiastic about getting ready to get to camp--never had a bad day!"
-- Jessica Frank, Montclair

"Experiencing so many different activities gave my son a chance to try new things... He had a great summer there and wants to go back ‘forever.’
-- Gail Savloff, West Caldwell

"My daughter enjoys Willow Lake more and more each summer. This will be her fourth summer (she will be in second grade) and she can’t wait until camp starts again! ...My daughter always had a smile on her face throughout the entire 8 weeks. ...She loves to swim now--thank you!!"
-- Nicole Knepfer, Montville

"He says he had a SUPER AMAZING summer! He can’t wait to come back next year.
-- Rachel Greenberg, Millburn

"Gabi seems to have more fun each year--she is still enjoying camp even as an older camper."
-- Peggy Romano, Livingston

"Fun, fun, fun--and more fun!"
-- Marjorie Zucker, Short Hills

"My son had the best 7 weeks of his life. He said it was like all of the best play dates he ever had all at one time."
-- Janet Christmann, South Orange

"Great place for your kids to become more self-confident and develop new friendships."
-- Catalina Maione, Sparta

"Megan had a wonderful summer at Willow Lake. I was worried about changing her camp, but the transition was seamless."
-- Elaine Blitz, Towaco

"My sons came off the bus happy each day. I didn’t hear one complaint all summer. Tubing on Lake Hopatcong was a highlight. The counselors were great--they were so into playing with the campers and being involved in every activity."
-- Nancy Goldenstein, Livingston

"Totally fun-filled and run by organized, very caring management. Excellent counselors and CITs--overall cannot imagine a better day camp experience."
-- Daniel Cohen, Short Hills

"My daughter says ‘Willow Lake has Everything.’ My son loved all of camp but especially the sports--all in all it was a terrific summer for both my children."
-- Marjorie Berger, West Orange

"Best summer ever! He loved the zip line and going out on the big lake."
-- Jodi Sokaler, Pine Brook

"My kids had a great summer playing sports and learning new skills and making new friends. They were exposed to activities they probably would not get from being with us like ropes, ceramics, hockey, boating, fishing and nature which totally engaged them."
-- Brooke Lefferts, Maplewood

"One of the best experiences my six year daughter has had thus far! ...My daughter is swimming like a fish and gave up many of her fears of trying new things..."
-- Shani Rhodes, Livingston

"Being only 4, I was worried about Charlotte adapting to the new environment and long day. The loving, fun environment of Little Willows was outstanding. ...Willow Lake is a very kind place and that kindness overflowed to my kids."
-- Alison Busch-Vogel, South Orange

"A summer at Willow Lake is the best experience I can offer my child. Nothing I could do on my own would be half as much fun. My four year old, Ben, came home day one and said, ‘Mom, Willow Lake was so great--I didn’t even want to come home.’"
-- Allison Schuckman, Mountain Lakes

"As close to a sleep away camp in feel, with being a day camp."
-- Abi Spierer, West Orange

"Willow Lake packs in the most fun any kid can dream of!"
-- Nancy Scanlon, Hopatcong

"Absolutely FANTASTIC!! He learned so much and has matured tremendously from his experience at Willow Lake."
-- Marni Sherman, Montville

"Nurturing--fun--fosters a spirit of adventure and confidence."
-- Karen Lilienfeld, Livingston

"Willow Lake was an incredible experience."
-- Kim Brazinsky, Montville

Click here for testimonials from 2007