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’s activities and staff are amazing! From sports, cooking, arts and crafts to science, your supportive and encouraging counselors made every activity a blast!"
-- Victoria Miller, Short Hills
"Fun, nurturing, spirited. A truly well rounded day camp that suits the needs of all types of kids."
-- Asha Roth, Millburn
"The swim program exceeded my expectations. My daughter’s happiness from
the first day is beyond my hopes. The bus counselor is phenomenal -- made us comfortable immediately and reads my daughter’s mood perfectly."
-- Abbey Roth, Livingston
"I cannot think of a better way for my kids to spend their summer. They absolutely love Willow Lake and wish camp ran as long as school. They often ask why camp is so short... My son was totally swimming in less than three weeks!"
-- Alison Schuckman, Mtn. Lakes
"Willow Lake Day Camp has been wonderful for both my boys. It has given them self confidence and strengthened their social skills."
-- Carole Schacter, Randolph
"Sabrina and Tara had a great summer at Willow Lake. They made new friends, matured in so many ways and learned new skills. The girls were happy and could not wait to go to camp every day. They were encouraged to try new sports and activities but in a nonpressurized way."
-- Reva Chada, Livingston
" I think Max said it best, ‘I don’t ever want camp to end!’ ... The swim program is great -- within 2 days Max was putting his head under water which had eluded him despite 6 months of swim lessons leading up to camp."
-- Adria Fishkin, West Orange
"Amazing experience has helped our daughter build confidence and independence. She is having a GREAT summer doing things we probably wouldn’t have done with her. WOW -- and she loves it!"
-- Abby Edelman, Montville
"Now that Jacob is 9 and many friends left for sleepaway, I was worried that he would not enjoy camp as much. But now that he is older, they can do so many fun activities on the lake and the sports are more challenging and he’s had one of the best summers
yet."
-- Brooke Lefferts, Maplewood
"Willow Lake provides a variety of fun and exciting activities tailor made for any camper. They have a counselor staff above and beyond any other camps. Every summer, my camper enjoys Willow Lake more and more. He gets to try new things each year in a fun and non-pressured setting."
-- Heidi Cohen, South Orange
"Our daughter gets on and off the bus with a smile every day. Every day she is full of stories -- from what she did in super science to newcomb to cooking to free swim, etc. She is happy, tired and dirty when she gets off the bus -- just the way she should be after a day at camp."
-- Alyson Kaplan, Whippany
"It was such a wonderful experience for both my sons. They felt comfortable and happy everyday. My children are in the Little Willows and I was nervous that the long day would be too much for my sons. It was perfect! They loved it! The combination of nurturing and encouraging independence, which is such a delicate mix, was done with such accomplishment."
-- Suzanne Reiss, Montville
"On the first day of camp, my son camp home and said, ‘Mommy, you made the
right choice sending me to Willow Lake!’ (his exact words)"
-- Betsy Steckelman, Montville
"Wonderful experience! From cooking to boating and sports galore -- she was exposed to it all!"
-- Cheryl Karch, Short Hills
"I loved the structure and learning Ryan was able to experience. His highpoint was going out on the boat on the lake. The swimming program was excellent."
-- Julie Fedroff, Millburn
"Amazing summer packed with many different activities. Staff is the best -- very caring and attentive."
-- Karen Chioccarello, Pine Brook
"I think the program is fabulous."
-- Racquel Falco, Sparta
"It is the best camp in the whole universe! ... We are always very pleased with how much fun our camper has. She is always excited to return every day and every summer!"
-- Georgana Porcek, Boonton Township
"Jessica loves everything about camp. She says even the rainy days are fun."
-- Dana Kaplan, Springfield
"Both our children had wonderful summers at WLDC. They made great friends, learned lots of new skills and were just so excited for the bus to come every day!"
-- The Araten Family, Short Hills
"Cory loved his first summer at Willow Lake. He particularly enjoyed all the sports activities and his counselors. The camp is so well organized and staffed and handled all the rain this summer beautifully."
-- Jill Johnson, Montclair
"My daughter had the best experience. She developed a lot of skills and became a more mature and self confident child ... The facility is clean; counselors are great and treat the kids and families like GOLD. I am still in awe of the way you ran this whole place."
-- Cecile Gorostica, Succasunna
"This summer has been a wonderful experience and well exceeded our expectations for growth, adventure and awareness. The staff is extremely skilled, polite and professional. Every day my daughter RAVES about camp! Your staff truly understand the children and parents can feel comfortable and confident their child is well cared for, safe and happy."
-- Donna Henderson, Denville
"Willow Lake is a nurturing environment where my son was able to grow socially and physically, feeling proud of his accomplishments along the way."
-- Kim Stiller, Pine Brook
"What do you say when your child just says that being at Willow Lake makes them feel happy!! He continues to expand his horizons and push his boundaries all while learning and having fun."
-- Marni Sherman, Montville
"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
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