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Our Families Tell All
 
I know you do not hear this enough, I wanted to let you know just how much my children enjoyed day camp this year. This was both their first year of camp and each day they both looked forward to going. Owen has grown tremendously independent and has raved about his teaches in the PS2 class. Marissa on the other hand has come leaps and bounds from when she moved in with us just two months ago. She lost her mom in January and basically lost her way and got caught up with the wrong group of friends during her time of sadness. If you remember she was the camper that came to camp for the first week with heavy eye make-up and stick straight hair (which she straightened every morning) skinny jeans and the hoodie (in the middle of summer). Thanks to the councelors of TQ 7B she has learned how to be a kid again. Yes she does have her moments, but I am just glad that you guys have had a hand in helping my niece deal with her mom's death in a positive way. She is more talkative and participates in almost everything we do now. And for this we cannot thank you and your staff enough. With my husband being in the Army, we move almost every 3 years and this has been one of the best experiences we have had since moving to New York City, except of course the Aviator for Owen to play hockey. We will be seeing you next summer, and maybe during the school breaks for mini camp. We proudly tell everyone who asks what our kids do during the summer while we work that we send them to Mill Basin Daycamp. It is well worth the money I invested this year. And its always nothing but the best for my kids.
Thanks
Charity Collins
I just wanted to say thanks so much for giving both of my children the best summer, as always you guys have out done yourselves. They had a great time, and this was my son's first summer there, and he really enjoyed himself. looking forward until next summer. Thanks again, have a great year!!!!!
sent with appreciation and love,
The Bennett Family!!
see ya next year
Great pictures... first time in years that I finally saw Briel in more than 1 picture. Thanks for making her summer (and mine) so much fun.
You and Edith and the entire staff are so wonderful and truly appreciated!!!! We love ya
Eileen Freeman
Thanks for a wonderful summer. Justin and I are leaving on our last vacation of summer tomorrow (Fri) afternoon. I saw Myles at the Ball, which by the way was wonderful, he told me that a good time to pick Justin up was right after lunch at 12:50. So Justin's last day of camp will be shortened by a few hours. He was so excited today coming home with his lost hat. He says he doesn't know who found it but that it was on the table when he came in today. I want to thank you again for taking the time to look for it as we would be unable to replace it this year. Tomorrow I will also be signing up for next summer and we are all looking forward to another wonderful summer.
Lynn and Eddie Aleman
Hi Jack!
Initially we weren't sure if we wanted to do summer camp this year. My mom owns a daycare center and Ethan (ps2) could've attended that for free for the entire summer. But he grew up there and we wanted to give him the opportunity to experience a true summer camp. Although MDBC was more expensive, it turned out to have been an excellent decision. Ethan truly loved the experience, and you do a wonderful job with the camp. There is a reason why this camp has t he best reputation in Brooklyn, and in my experience all things (good and bad) come from the top. I love how involved you are.
One more thing. I have to commend 3 people in his group.
First is of course Lera. All the counselors were wonderful, but Ethan really attached himself to Lera, and when I told him tomorrow is the last day he started to cry saying "but I am going to miss Lera." as much as he loved all his teachers I think that really says something that Lera was his first thought.
The other two people he really fell in love with is Karen and Sally. For some reason he cant pass by Karen without giving her a hug. I asked him why and he said "I love her!" he is Four, so things are simple as that. When I asked him who his favorite teacher was he told me Sally. I asked him why. If you guessed "because I love her" you are correct.
Everybody was great, but these 3 are the ones who connected with Ethan the most, and I just wanted to let you know how fabulous they are.
We already registered for next year.
Viktoria Altman.
thank you and your fabulous staff. Maria was so excited listening to the voice mail you left her and your singing happy birthday to her. She really enjoyed her self every day. Unfortunately her asthma was triggered and she missed last week but she was so happy to come back the last few days.
I would like to let you know that this year the camp experience was wonderful. My child Allen Gonsalves had
such wonderful counselors I couldn't ask for any better.
Thanks Again, The Gonsalves Family
H Jack
It was indeed a fabulous summer. Thank you for making wonderful for both my kids as a camper and as Staff.
Sincerely
Kimberly Bacchus
Dear Jack & Staff,
Thank you so much for another great summer @ camp. My Son Frankie D’Agosto had a blast and made such wonderful friends. Your staff as always are great to the children and my son loved all is counselors this year. They really made camp so much more fun for him.
Looking forward to seeing you guys next year!!!!!
Andrea D'Agosto
Jack and staff
Another summer well done! Thanks again for another wonderful summer experience for my twin daughters Azaria and Jaida. They only missed one day of camp in 8 weeks and I had to beg them so stay home (because they were sick) They truly enjoyed it, you have a fabulous staff. They are already registered for next summer.
I feel like I'm dropping them off at Uncle Jack's house every morning...lol...
Thank you again
PS. How many costumes do you own?
Lilly Clouden
Jack,
You are truly a godsend. My daughter has had the best summer by far this year. As I put her on the bus, I cried tears of happiness knowing that you and your staff gave her memories that will last a lifetime. I can’t thank you and your staff enough for the stupendous job you do each and every day. I will miss you all very much. Take care and have a good fall/winter/spring until next summer.
Sincerely, Anna Metcalf
Michelle Metcalf EG-6
To Jack and All Staff of MBDC:
I'd like to express my deepest appreciation for the years of summer enjoyment you've given my daughter, Olivia Morgan. I'd also like to thank you for all the summers of freedom I've enjoyed as a result of having somewhere trustworthy to send her.
Your commitment to children is admirable. I wish you many more years of growth and success.
All the best for the rest of this summer and for all summers to come.
Marcia Lawrence
Jack,
I just wanted to shoot you an email and thank you for placing David with such amazing counselors. Dane, Daniel, Luke and Harrison of AB-2B were daily topics of conversation in my house and they made David want to go to camp every single day. Even my nephews in Pennsylvania want to come to MBDC to meet these guys! They are personable, friendly and incredibly helpful. If they are there again next year, please make sure David is with them.
Thanks for another great summer!
Best Regards,
Janina Casey
Every morning when I am stressed out from the kids, work, traffic, etc I always look forward to making that turn into your driveway.
I know no matter how I feel just before that turn, that once I see you in your outfits, I will smile and sometimes laugh out loud.
Thank you for the smiles,
Karen Cofresi
I just wanted to thank you and let you know this was definately Nicholas' best summer yet (AB-2B)! He was so excited to come to camp every morning and was so happy when we picked him up. He would be smiling and laughing and wanted to tell us all about his day. Even the terribly hot humid days didn't slow him down. The counselors were all amazing - Nicholas still cannot say who was his favorite, he loved them all. I'm sure you realize nothing is better than seeing your kid so happy. You guys never let us down!!!!
Have a great year,
Shelagh LaMendola
My heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you for yet another fantastic summer at MBDC! You truly are one-of-a-kind. You make what you do look so easy, yet it is not...by any means. Keeping children (and their parents) happy year after year is not an easy task. It only happens because of people like you...again, I thank you so very, very much.
Oh yeah, and thanks for sending my daughter home crying this year (again). Her tears that camp has ended and she can't wait until next summer only reinforces the fact that MBDC delivers such an amazing camp experience that the children are sad when it ends. Not many camps can boast about that I assure you. You are most definitely in a class all your own!!
Many blessings and see you next year!!
Chrissie
Good evening Jack,
First of all I love the pics you just sent out, and both of my children had a great time tonight.
My children are already looking forward to nex year, and they can't wait for my little one to join them. I wouldn't have been able to do it with out your help.
I hope you have a wonderful year.
Sincerely,
Alison Mayleas (Tyler & Emily too!)
Wow! Thank you so much the kids have a ball. I must say you did a great job this year and it's seems every year @ camp it gets better & better. I am so looking forward to next year.
My son had a blast at the Royal ball last night!!!!
Andrea D'Agosto
Dear Jack,
I can't believe this is the last week of camp. I thought it would be a good time to tell you what a fabulous summer my son Jason had at MBDC. It's hard to believe he started MBDC before entering Kindergarten and now just finished up his first summer of Teen Quest.
I wanted to tell you (although you already know) what an outstanding summer of trips and activities you planned for the kids. For those like mine that don't want to attend sleepaway camp, I can't imagine it any better than this. I think what you do for the kids is amazing, and the Sleepover this past Friday was awesome. Jason and his friends had a blast. I don't know if I should thank you or not because returning to school is going to be difficult after the summer they had.....only kidding! :-) You left nothing out. Two more years to go...what great experiences the children at MBDC have had.
Thanks again for making this such a wonderful summer. Of course, I would never leave out Edith. We love her and she's terrific at everything she does. MBDC has become a second family to ours.
Sincerely,
Susan
Dear Jack,
My daughter is Alexandra Baker in AG-IB and today is her lat day of camp for this season. When my husband and I were researching what to do with Alex for the summer as we both work full-time, we knew we wanted her to have experiences beyond the four walls of a typical day care program.
As a former Principal, Superintendent and now Deputy Network Leader of a Children First Network, my standards for Alex' care and education are quite high. She is a student at one of my Network schools so she does not have school friends in the neighborhood. Instead, she attends dancing school and gymnastics in the neighborhood and it is from parents I met through Alex' extra curricula activities that I first learned of MBDC. My husband and I attended one of the open houses in the Spring and immediately enrolled her.
Jack, it is hard to convey how happy we have been with Alex' experiences a MBDC. Alex wakes up every morning excited about the day to come. When I pick her up in the afternoon, she tells me all about her day and the friends she played with and the activities she participated in. She is well on her way to being an independent swimmer and I have watched her become a more confident and independent 6-year-old. This is all a direct outcome of the amazing program you have crafted and the staff you have so carefully selected to care for my child as well as the other 1400 children at MBDC.
I would also like to compliment your office staff. My experiences have been extremely positive, as well. All of my questions were answered expeditiously and I always felt welcome at drop off in the morning and when I picked Alex up in the afternoon.
So, Jack, I thank you. MBDC will be Alex' summer experience as nothing else, in my opinion, could even come close!
Warmest regards,
Ann Marie Lettieri-Baker
Yesterday Justin came home with his camp pictures. We were all thrilled, Justin is very happy to show us his friends from camp and we have a great picture of him to remember his wonderful summer he had at Mill Basin. Wanted to let you know it is wonderful that you provide the pictures and to thank you also.We will be registering Justin for next year as he had such a wonderful time.
Again Thank You for having such a great program.
Lynn and Ed Aleman
Janet posted something on your Wall and wrote:
"my son is having the best camp experience this year, he cant wait for next year!!!!"
"I love Mill Basin Day Camp - my daughter is having the best summer of her life!"
Kat Doonan is having an amazing summer this year. I'm sure you hear this hundreds of times a day from the parents!
Hi Jack,
I came into work this morning to find your email about the teens possibly going bowling today... I just want to again thank you for all you do for the children. Without your generosity my son would never have a chance to experience summer camp. I spoke to you briefly while waiting for the children to return from Splish Splash. I was asking hole old your children were and talking to you about the Broadway show, American Idiot. Your camp is wonderful. I have gotten 3 people to join this year. i would continue to spread the word. i do work full time, but if there is anything I can ever do to help out please just ask.
Sincerely,
Toni Freda
(Alexander Freda's mom)
Jack,
My son Atticus has been having a wonderful time at camp so far.
I just want to reiterate what you are hearing from other parents! We are so happy with his experience.
Your staff have been so helpful -- everyone from Edith and the office staff to Karen in the Pre School program and all of Attie's counselors as well.
Thanks for helping to make life long memories for our son and our family.
Best,
Jodi
My 5 year old grandson is attending your summer camp program for the first time.
He sings praises about all the fun he's having and friends he's making.
I visit your website everyday to view your daily photos in the hopes of finding him while he's enjoying himself. Been copying and collecting pictures of him so at the end of his camp adventure, I can present him with a photo album, reminding him of all the wonderful times he had at MBDC.
From the pictures, I can see that your environment appears well planned for, providing a great setting for fun and different activities for varied ages. Posting your daily pictures makes this granny, a happy "camper".
Just want to thank those of you, who work very hard everyday.
Dealing with children is a rewarding job, but quite challenging.
Want you to know how appreciated you are.
Have a great day and try to stay cool.
It's me, James' Mom - I wanted to thank you so much for talking to the kids in my son's group during the 1st week of camp - whatever you said was great because my son quotes you a lot. Maybe these kids all need a pep talk from you once in a while. Some of the kids this year curse the counselors, some of the counselors, in passing, curse each other playfully and of course my son hears and repeats it all! I try to raise my son as a kind person and as a respectful little boy but some parents do not think like you and I do. Maybe the kids need another talk from JACK!!! Thanks as always - you really are the best. I appreciate you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!
this summer has been a wonderful for experience for Thomas and us too. He'll be back next year for sure. Have an awesome rest of the summer!
i just wanted to say that i enjoy looking at the pics on the website. it is so nice to see everyone having such a great time.....YOU RUN THE BEST CAMP IN BROOKLYN!
THANKS FOR BEING SO EXCELLENT!!!!
Melissa is so excited about her first overnight as i am sure most of the explorers are smile
thanks so much for all.
you da bomb! 
best regards always
lisa
Hello Jack. Thank you for all of your updates. I just want to let you know that Steven is loving going to camp. He let's all his friends know how wonderful it is going to your camp. Thank you for all of your hard work in providing such a memorable camp experience for my son!!!
All the Best!
Lucy
No Jack, the compliments go out to you & your staff!
You guys did a wonderful job. The forsighte to rearrange trips so the kids won't be miserable I really appreciated! I'm not sure the other camps in the area would have gone through the trouble to do that.
Thank you for caring!
Kimberly, Kamryn & Kurston Bacchus-Larode
We can see why you’ve been in business so long and continue to keep growing every year.
The fact that you add something new every year is amazing. Michelle is so excited about Drama, Karaoke and Bingo.
She’s been telling all her friends at school about it. Keep up the good work.
Thank you!!! And a "hats off", no "hats on" (corny I know  ) to you and the ENTIRE staff of MBDC...only you wonderful, hardworking ladies and gents can pull a day like this off and STILL the campers came home happy. The campers are in a league of their own and staying home was not an option for them---hello? can anyone say BOREDOM?!! WAY TO GO CAMPERS!!
It's important for us parents to hear that about our children and those charged with their care. The weather has been dreadful and yet my son, Jack has come home happy.
Thank you, Jacqueline Tansey
Hi Jack, I want to say, you and your staff did a fabulous job this camp season. Edith and the office staff is always so willing to answer questions and be helpful to us parents and I appreciate Edith's patience so much. Mark and Sal were always on the ball with whatever problem I needed to have addressed or solved. The camp counselors were awesome I thought Mark and Christine from Teen Quest were superb in making me feel comfortable with all the sleep away trips. Phil from Stars Boys is Wonderful. I completely trusted that my son was safe and he would have fun in Phil's group. You, Jack as the kids would say is "The Bomb". Your greetings in the morning was always exciting. Your leadership is outstanding and you provided the best camp experience for the children. You are always willing to listen and be of assistance and I appreciates that. I will always recommend Mill Basin Day Camp to friends and family. There were two campers, one who traveled from New Orleans and my little niece who attended this year because of my sons experiences at your camp last year. Have a wonderful summer and a great rest of your year.
The Morales Family
Dear Jack and Staff,
This was our son Samuel's first year at this camp. He was in EB-6A. We just wanted to tell you that he loved it. We did not have to worry from the time he got on the bus because we knew he would be taken care of. The bus driver and bus counselor of bus 15, were wonderful. Whenever there was a problem or concern it was immediately addressed. On one of the overnights our son misplaced his money, I called the camp and within a few minutes Kevin gave my son money. (of course I gave it back to him when the kids got home). We also loved the way the website is designed where you keep us up to date on all activities. The gala at the end of camp was great. My son had a great time and I thought it was a great idea. I just wanted to take a moment to say thanks. We will certainly be back next year.
Thank you,
Marc and Ilia Liff
Thank you Jack and staff for another wonderful summer. Steven had a blast this summer and made some life-long friends. As always, you and your staff have made it a fun & memorable summer and we look forward to next year!!! Steven has also expressed interest in working for you, that's how much he enjoys being there and doesn't ever want to leave!!! Thank you for a truly pleasant summer and for all the wonderful places you've taken my son!!! Have a great year and looking forward to the summer of "2010
~ Angela and Steve Fattore
Good Morning
Today is the last day of camp and I wanted to Thank all the staff at Mill basin camp for making my son's 4 week enjoyable. He truly loved it. He wants to come back next summer. You will definitley see us next summer. Thanks again for making it a fun time for him.
Rachael Ali-Permell
JACK, EDITH, AND STAFF:
I CAN NOT BELIEVE SIX YEARS HAVE PASSED, SINCE SAMANTHA JOINED MILL BASIN DAY CAMP.
I REMEMBER HER FIRST YEAR. SAMANTHA WAS ONLY SIX, IT WAS THE DAY OF THE BLACK TIE GALA. SAMANTHA WAS GETTING READY FOR CAMP THAT MORNING. SHE MADE ME DO HER HAIR, AND DRESS HER FOR THE GALA, THINKING SHE WOULD NOT BE COMING HOME TO CHANGE. SO THERE WAS LITTLE MISS SAMANTHA DRESSED FOR THE GALA, WAITING FOR THE CAMP BUS. WHEN THE BUS PULLED UP EVERYONE WAS IN CAMP SHIRTS AND SHORTS, THERE SHE WAS ALL DRESSED UP AND NO WHERE TO GO. LOL. THE BUS DRIVER WAITED AS I QUICKLY CHANGED HER. SHE WAS SO LITTLE, CUTE AND SO EXCITED. YOU, EDITH AND THE STAFF HAVE ALL WATCHED HER GROW OVER THE YEARS INTO A BEAUITFUL TEENAGER. SAMANTHA HAS MET SO MANY WONDERFUL CHILDREN AND ADULTS, AND HAS BUILT NUMEROUS, STRONG FRIENDSHIPS, THAT CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR AND BEYOND. SAMANTHA HAS HAD SO MANY WONDERFUL EXPERIENCES, THAT WILL STAY WITH HER FOR A LIFETIME. SHE HAS TRAVELED AND EXPLORED MANY DIFFERENT PLACES, EXPERIENCED MANY WONDERFUL THINGS ON TRIPS, WITH LOTS TO TELL ME WHEN SHE WOULD RETURN HOME.
I CAN NOT THANK YOU AND THE STAFF OF MILL BASIN DAY CAMP ENOUGH FOR ALWAYS, ALWAYS KEEPING THE PARENTS / GUARDIANS UPDATED WITH ITINERARY
E-MAILS DURING THE OVERNIGHTS. EVEN THOUGH IT GAVE US PARENTS A BREAK, YOU WERE THOUGHTFUL ENOUGH TO KEEP OUR MINDS AT EASE. YOU HAVE NOT ONLY KEPT SAMANTHA, BUT HUNDREDS OF OTHER CHILDREN THAT ATTEND THE CAMP SAFE, SANITARY, HAPPY, AND ENTERTAINED, AND ALWAYS WANTING TO RETURN FOR ANOTHER SEASON. TONIGHT IS THE GALA FOR TEEN QUEST I'M SURE SHE WILL HAVE A SPECTACULAR TIME AS ALWAYS.
HATS OFF TO MILL BASIN DAY CAMP FOR THE 2009 SEASON KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!
MILL BASIN DAY CAMP IS THE BEST !!!!
NUMERO UNO = #1
GAIL ABT
P.S. SAMANTHA PLANS ON CONTINUING HER RELATIONSHIP WITH ALL OF YOU, AND STAYING PART OF THE MILL BASIN DAY CAMP FAMILY 4 MANY YEARS TO COME.
To Jack & MBDC Staff,
Just want to take the time to say Thank You to you and your staff. This was my son Justin's first camp experience and he had a BLAST!!! Thank you for your dedication and hard work. Justin has already expressed that he wants to come back next year. So with that, we will see you next year!!!
PS-A very special "Thank You" to the counselors of Group AB-2A.
Lauren Farnell
Jack,
I wanted to say thank you, once again, for the wonderful job you did this past summer. My daughter & I were both sad when we got up this morning since it’s the last day of camp. You’ve went above and beyond in all that you did this summer. My hats off to you and your staff for running the best summer camp in all of Brooklyn. Metcalf, Anna
Dear Jack
I want to say thank you for making my son have such a great camp experience and how happy he was with all the fun trips, the friends he made and the exciting things he was able to do.. Also my thanks to your wonderful staff for taking care of him and doing all the fun things with him to make is day so fun!
P.S.. I sent an envelope this morning in my sons camp bag and want to make sure all the counselors received my tips enclosed in the addressed envelopes with there names on it.
Last and final thing today is my sons last day and would like if you can send me his camp picture when it comes in. If you recall you took the photo for me and was going to give it to your photographer because Frankie was not in the day you have the photo’s taken for the children who missed it the first time.
See you next summer!!!!!!
Andrea D'Agosto
Just wanted to thank you for the best summer ever! Every year camp gets better and better!
There is a reason that you are known as the best day camp in Brooklyn and that is because you really have it all together. I love the structure and everything about MBDC.
Thanks for the Gala last night. Josh and Melissa had a blast! Can't wait to see the pics.
Thanks again for offering such a great place to send our children year after year.
NOBODY DOES IT BETTER THAN MBDC!!!
much love and thanks
jack and lisa wadler
can't wait til next summer! :)
To Jack, this Godsend of a Staff and the entire MBDC Family,
I want to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for all the hard work, dedication and love, yes, love, that you guys put into this camp and the children each and every year. It is a true comfort to any parent knowing you are sending your child off to camp each day to a place where they are nurtured yet given the freedom to discover who they are. My children without fail always end their summers at MBDC camp a little older and a lot more sure of themselves.
Also, I feel it worth mentioning that it didn't go unnoticed (at least by me) that with the economy being the way it is, MBDC didn't allow itself to compromise it's reputation that it has worked so, so hard to build for so many years by scaling back on anything that they've have been know to deliver each year--needless to say our money was once again, even in these tough economic times, well spent.
My son Glenn has shared many years with MBDC (roughly 5-6 years) and although he has made a decision that he no longer wishes to attend summer camp--I do believe Glenn will walk away with so many memories that he will reflect on from time to time... especially during summertime since MBDC has been such a big part of his summers.
Good news...my daughter Lauren doesn't EVER want to leave MBDC and, soooo...you still have a "Testa in da howse". See you next summer!!
thanks Jack.
Just want to let you know that this is our fifth year with you guys and my daughter is always looking forward to summers at your camp.
Great job!
Mrs. Levin
There are times for complaints, but praise must also be given. Since my daughter is in Pre-K, I was extremely nervous about sending her off to camp. I would just like to say that I was very impressed when I brought my daughter, Jessica McIntosh, to camp on Monday for pictures. Just by observing the goings on while I was there, I now feel so much more confident and happy that I chose MBDC for her first camp experience.
While I was there, I observed Jack overseeing all that was going on; campers were playing, swimming, taking photos, groups coming and going so orderly, etc. It was really refreshing to see that the owner was on site, and out there with watchful eyes. It is obvious that he can be anywhere in the camp facility, at any time, taking notice of the way things are running.
I must also add that Jack really seems to listen to the parents’ concerns and does his best to implement change where it may be needed. Prior to sending my daughter on the bus, I was quite concerned. I had heard a lot of negative feedback about the bus service, and I personally knew a few parents that had stopped sending their young children on the bus in the prior year(s). My concerns were that the children were not being seat belted in, and that at times the bus would pull away before the children were seated, sending the children stumbling in the aisle. In addition, I had heard that there were bus counselors that seemed to be talking, with no concern of getting the child on / off the bus. I have to say, that while Jack informed me that seatbelts are not required on the children on the bus, he stated that all pre-school children would be buckled in. In addition, I was uneasy about my pre-school child going on the bus with much older children, so I had requested that she sit up front.
It has only been three days so far, but each morning the bus counselor has taken my daughter’s camp bag while she got on the bus, and seat belted her in directly in back of the bus driver. In addition, I was quite impressed that there were not only teenagers watching over the children, but women of all ages that care for our children on a daily basis. What’s more, is that when I went into the camp office, a full staff was there. I must say that Jack really was straight forward with us parents. I definitely am glad that he is in charge, and I now feel more confident in the large staff that is under the direction of him, Edith, Karen and the others.
Thank you all for doing more than "Just a job" with our children.
Sincerely,
Elissa McIntosh
YOU HAVE GOT TO GO HERE! LOVE THIS CAMP AND CAN'T WAIT TO GO THIS LAST SUMMER....NEXT YEAR I PLAN ON WORKING THERE...THEY TREAT ALL THE KIDS AND THE STAFF GREAT AND IT'S SOOOOOO MUCH FUN! IT DOESNT GET BETTER THAN THIS! - Debbie L.
In a bad economy, spend your money on something your kids will love and a place where you can feel sace about leaving your children. I have never seen my kids more excited to get up in the morning. The camp owner, Jack is truly a special person who cares about each and every kid and their families. There is a reason they have over 1400 campers every year. Oh yea, how many camps in Brooklyn, NY do you know that have outdoor AND indoor pools! Love, R. R.
the camp rocks this is my 7th or 8th year and i luv it everything and everyone is so nice i cant put it in words i made bff's there that rock (jordan dana brinnia cesca olivia melanie sabrinia etc) parents dont listen to the negative comments so far its been a blast and i cant wait till more luv sheri
im starting mill basin this summer, and when i went to the open house i was like wow! the councelors and kids i met were extremly nice- unlike my other camp where the kids were snotty and stuck up and the councelors didnt care what you did. the pools and everything are really cool. if you havnt registered there yet, you really should! Marc Stein
Don't trust a website...see for yourself!...Don't you think there is a reason for 1300 kids wanting to go there? Give them a call. Better yet take a look! Our kids (3 of them) have loved it for 3 years! Cuz4Eva
This is my second year I have not gone to mill basin because I have moved. I MISS THIS CAMP SOO MUCH! I LOVE YOU ALL! THIS IS THE BEST CAMP TO SEND YOUR KID! IV'E BEEN GOING THERE SICNE I WAS 4 YEARS OLD! FOR THE PEOPLE WHO ARRE NEGATAVIE ABOUT IT, GO SOMEWHERE ELSE WE DONT WANT YOU HATERS HERE!love-----------------lissy <3
the camp is absoluly amazing.The owner interacts with the kids.. outside everyday in different costumes, the couslers and rest of the staff are hand picked and great with the kids. The camo has everything and is always improving. i would reccoment this camp to any and everyone
Wow, my first year here and I had a BLAST!! It had to be the best campo ever. The hate described here was what happened in my old camp, but this is awesome. So many activities, and everyone is treated fairly by the counselors. I made some of the best friends that I still have today, and I know next year teen quest will be twice as good!!!! LOVEEEEE-----------------Melissa
The very best! Anyone writing negative things about this camp is being ridiculous. The staff and ownership of Mill Basin Day Camp are the most caring people we've ever come across. There are reasons that this program has grown so popular and is now the largest camp program in Brooklyn. Read the negative reviews and see that they were written by disgruntled campers who probably didnt get there way. As a parent of 2 kids in camp, one that is invloved and speaks daily to other parents, I can tell you that no one, and I mean no one cares about the kids in their charge more than they do. The value of the money you pay goes way beyond just swimming and sports. They do so much with all the campers and spare no expense when it comes to security and safety. The best way to judge is to go see the people who run the program and decide for yourself if that's where your children shouls be. You'll see very quickly that MBDC is for you!
Wonderful camp. This is my daughters 3rd year and loves it. My son this is his 2nd year and is doing okay. The counselors treat both my children with respect and concern for the health and safety. They also have very helpful with my son in many aspects. I highly recommend this camp to all. John Montagne
Everyone has mixed feelings about MBDC because it's sometimes a hit and miss. I've been going here for 9 years and I love it, but there were some counselors that I didn't like at all and there were some that I absolutely loved. Sometimes the trips aren't good, sometimes they're awesome. In the end, I always end up having a great summer. Despite what everyone says, I love it, and when I'm older, I definitely will become a counselor.
I LOVE this camp!!!! There are fun activities for evey1 evryy age!!!! Swimming, basketball, hanball,computer,trips luv it last year was my first year and im going back until i cant go anymore!!! which will b after i finish counseling!!! Jamie Roitberg
Okay, I don't know what everyone's saying. This camp is absolutely amazing. Forget the facilities. There's very few people who truly don't like this camp, and I guess they're the ones rating it. Anyway, the camp has really great counselors most of the time, and we care. I'm a counselor there. Yeah, that's right. I went there and I liked it enough to go and become a counselor. Mill Basin will always live in everyone's heart that gave it a chance - Maria :)
Omg!!! I love this camp and i stilll go there! It is sooo much fun cuzz i have been going there for 6 full years! It is the best! All the other camps are bad but MILL BASIN DAY CAMP ROCKS! also, you kinda have to have friends cuzz its hard to make friends in like 5th grade and stuff so get there as early as possible!
OMG! I went here since I was 4 and I loved it! The counselors are like the best ever and the overnights rocked! I love Mill Basin! : The Donna Dou!
Dear Jack, Edith, Kevin and all the wonderful staff at MBDC,
Words cannot express how grateful I am to all of you for making this summer Noah's "best yet" (his words). My fondest memories are those from day camp. I'm glad that Noah will get to have the same experience (as he will be attending your camp for years to come). We love the facilties and the variety of activities and trips. Noah would come home with exciting stories each day. I enjoyed viewing the pictures on the website, as they would allow me to see what went on throughout the day.
It is no wonder that your camp came so highly recommended. It is worth every penny!
Have a wonderful year! See you next summer!
Sincerely,
Lisa Suarez (Noah Sellers' mom - EB5A)
Dear Jack and Staff..
I just want to express my gratitude for making my children's summer the best one yet.. This was their first year at Mill Basin,.My children were in another camp last year and I wont get into the nightmare those people were I was nervous sending them to camp again. But other families that I knew reassured me how wonderful your camp is, and needless to say this was the best choice. My son who was painfully shy has come out of his shell so much I don't recognize him.. Its amazing. I'm so happy with the way you run your camp. Your counselors for your groups AG2A and AB1Aare a special group of kids..You have no idea what this camp has done for my son's confidence. For this, the way my children were cared for, respected, and treated. my family will always be grateful . Thank you .....
See you next year
To Jack And entire staff:
Thank you for giving my daughter Taina Bennett a great and wonderful summer. She had the best time, and the camp is well worth it. See you all next year, her second year in the adventures grop, and have a safe and great year. You have the most profesional and polite staff.
The Bennett Family
Dear Jack,
I just wanted to thank you for a wonderful summer. Jonathans' counselors were absolutely terrific. They worked well together and with the kids. I think this was Jonathan's best season. I would love it if they all came back to be Jonathan's counselors again.
Erin also had a good summer the counselors were great with her especially Jessica Neiberg. She was the best.
Thanks again for everything. Have a happy and healthy year.
See you next summer:)
Nancy Eisenberg
Hi Jack,
I want to thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to send Noah to camp. He had "the best summer of his life" and can't wait to go back next year.
Please thank Edith, Kevin and all the staff for making Noah's summer so memorable.
Best regards,
Lisa Suarez
Hi guys:
I want to thank all of you for taking care of and teaching the Solomon triplets. They have attended your camp since they were five years old, now they will be fourteen. It's there last
year and they will truly miss you guys. Thank you Jack, Edith, David and all the great people that work there.
Love you,
Hope Solomon
Hello guys and gals.
Emily and I just received her pictures from Camp. I had no idea that she was getting them. Just wanted to say thanks. Great package this year!
Enjoy the off season.
Tara and Emily (Bosiacki)
Hello Mill Basin Day Camp Staff
I would like to thank you for providing a camp experience unlike any other that my child has attended. She had a wonderful time! She often spoke of the fun she had with her counselors and friends. Jack's presence in the parking lot wearing the various wigs gave us a big laugh and was a wonderful way to begin the day. Sal's presence and assistance was also greatly appreciated. He made sure everyone was okay.
We look forward to another great year at the camp in July 2009. Thanks for all you have done.
Sincerely, Michelle Brown and Ariana Barrett (Camper who broke her arm in July 2007)
MBDC Staff,
Thank you for another great summer. Angelica (EG-5B), had another wonderful time in your camp. Her counselors: Dana Hirsch, Nicole Passalacqua, Yana Petruschina and special thanks to Samantha Chomin were awesome with her.
This was her first year doing overnight and my daughter is not the type that spend the night without her parents, But, since her brother Marcus was also going with his group and she had a great team of counselors it made it very easy for her to part. She looks forward for next year overnights. All the trip she attend she had wonderful things to say everytime she came home.
Thank you once again for allowing my son Marcus to be employed for the summer he really enjoy working with the kids. He is also looking forward to helping out again next year.
The Gala was great they both had a blash. The pictures were nice memories for both.
Thank you and we look forward in seeing you in 2009.
Have a wonderful year.
Very Happy Camper & Counselor Parents
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Maloney
Dear Jack and Staff,
I want to take this opportunity to "Thank You" for giving my daughters a wonderful summer experience. My daughters had never attended camp 'full time' and I was nervous that they would not adjust well. However, the girls loved every minute of their time there with all of you and could not wait till the next day to return for more fun! It is a great feeling to know, as a parent, that your children are in good hands, safe and happy!
Many thanks to you and your team for all of your efforts and hard work.
We will definitely see you next year,
Lori
Hi Jack:
Yes...the summer season did go by fast...Samantha had an amazing summer this year...as she does every year at Mill BASIN DAY CAMP.
Gail L. ABT
P.S. Samantha had a great time at the Gala as always!
I cannot believe another wonderful summer at MBDC is coming to an end! The Lewis boys had the best summers of their lives. Alex enjoyed another year of being a counselor and bus counselor. He didn't mind leaving at 6:55 AM to meet the bus. I wonder if he'll feel the same way about getting out of the house for school? David loved his first year in Teen Quest. The overnight trips were great and he is looking forward to next year. Summers at MBDC are a great incentive to doing well in school!
Once again I thank you for providing a wonderful place for my sons to spend their summers. We wish you and yours a Happy and Healthy New Year.
Caroline Lewis
You guys (MBDC) staff are doing a great job, my daughter Sasha Thomas is really enjoying herself. This is a first year at camp and she is just thrilled with the activities, which makes me very happy. Keep up the good work.
Natacha Joseph-Chin
Hi Jack and staff (obviously too many to name!),
Just wanted to let you know that this is my daughter's (Jenna Graffeo) first year at MBDC after 6 years at another camp. She tells me every day how much she loves MBDC and she can't wait til next year when she'll be an explorer and can go on overnight trips. She's already asking if I'll let her go. Also, my son Vincent is working there for the first year (CIT-stars) and he loves it as well. He loves working with the kids and thinks it's a great place. He said it's too bad I didn't send him there as a camper.
So, I just wanted to say thank you for all you do every day to make this experience a great one for them, which in turn, is great for me too!! I'd hate to pick up miserable kids every day.
Enjoy session two!
Sincerely,
Ellen Graffeo
DEAR MR. GROSBARD,
I'M WRITING THIS LETTER TO INFORM YOU ON HOW HAPPY THIS CAMP HAS MADE MY CHILD. WE ARE SO GLAD THAT OUR HUNT FOR CAMPS HAS FINALLY ENDED.
I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A SUGGESTION. IT WOULD BE VERY NICE IF YOUR FACILITY CAN PROVIDE A MICROWAVE SO THAT THE KIDS AND PARENTS HAVE MORE OPTIONS FOR LUNCH. OTHERWISE YOUR CAMP IS THE BEST.
THANK YOU,
CARMEN
Dear Jack and Staff,
I just really want to say thank you to you and your wonderful staff. I send you an email before with some concerns, but i am sending you this one now to tell you how glad and comfortable I am to have my son Ronaldo Rodriguez at MBDC. Your staff is just amazing and I particularly want to highlight on Kevin the Explorers manager. He has been super patient when I keep calling him just to make sure that Ronaldo is behaving well, he was extraordinary to call me on the overnight trip to Lancaster to ask for permission to give Ronaldo some Pepto Bismol for stomach discomfort and assured me that he was going to be okay. I could keep going, but like my son says you don't have so much time to be reading my long emails. In conclusion THANK YOU and THANK YOU to your WONDERFUL staff, who are so dedicated and truly appears to love what they do.
Thanks,
Iris Rodriguez
Thank you so much for a great summer my daughter look forward to going to camp every morning.
Thanks again.
Just wanted to let you know, all day I worried about my poor daughter in the heat, but she came off the bus happy and relaxed and excited about her day. I'll never doubt you again!!
You are all amazing!!
Shelagh LaMendola
(Andriana's mom, AG-2B)
Dear Jack and Edith and all the counselors that have come in contact with my children.
First, thank you for hiring my son Marcus at his first job. I didn't know what to do with him this summer he is to old to send to camp and I didn't want him just hanging around doing nothing. Working at your camp has given him a different attitude toward being responsible. As tired as he maybe from keeping up with his group he is up every morning and hates to be late (never has). I hope he was as helpful to your campers as you being to him. Maybe he can return next year again. Thank you for giving him this opportunity.
Second, my daughter Angelica (Stars SG4) what can I say you keep her so busy she all tired out by the time I get home to her. She has enjoy herself so much and wish that I had put her in for the entire summer(me too). From the arts and crafts to swimming in pool there is nothing she doesn't like. All the trips she has enjoy very much. She made many friends. She loves all her counselors. We know this is the camp for her no more searching for us.
Once, again thank you, thank you, thank you. You run an amazing camp. You have chosen the right staff for this place. We hope you stay in business for a very long time.
AnaMaria & Mark Maloney parents of Angelica & Marcus
Hi Jack and everyone else.....
I just wanted to thank you guys now... even before camp ends... for an AMAZING summer! Hannah is six and had a hard time the past 2 years at camp. It seems that this was the year for her, and the camp choice was the BEST! She is having a ball, has no problems saying good-bye in the morning, and occassionally cries on the way home because the day is done! You run a great, fun-filled camp, and I just wish I was still six!
Thanks again!
Stacey Eisenberg
(Hannah's Mommy)
Build - A - Bear day was such a wonderful thing to do. we are creating caring leaders of tomorrow.
raquel bradley
(danessa bradley eg6]
Hey Jack,
Can I come to camp too and Build-A-Bear? What an awesome idea! Jason couldn't wait to get to camp today and neither could his buddies.
Thanks for taking the pictures and for giving my child a great summer as always.....now if only you had air-conditioned buses (hint, hint)
Regards,
Susan Rosenblum
Hey Jack - just a quick hello to tell you that the Build a Bear day is a nice and unexpected extra!! - Of course the girls are having another great summer - that makes 10 for 10. Thanks for that!
Stacey Abramson
Danessa pointed out the billboard on flatbush ave last night that includes her picture. sometimes we get busy with our lives and important little things goes unnoticed. they say it takes a village to raise a child, i'm happy we're in the same village.
thank you for including her picture in you ad.
raquel bradley
(danessa bradley eg6)
I just wanted to send you a quick note that the Detorfino boys loved camp this year!! I also want to Thank You for the pictures on your website – Although I have to work all summer, I find that reviewing the pictures on your website helps me to see some of the wonderful things that my boys are doing. It makes me feel like I am a part of their camp experience. And they just love when I come home from work and mention that I saw them on your website –
So from all the DeTorfino’s, WE LOVE MILL BASIN DAY CAMP !!!
Regards,
Toni
Hi Jack and Edith,
Cecilia and Randy had a wonderful summer. Thank you! Enjoy these photos from last night.
Debbie Cirrincione-Hanson
Hello Jack,
Today (Wednesday), there was a misunderstanding about the bus and my son was not picked up. When I heard that it was you who went to pick him up, I was moved by your kindness. I sent you an ecard to thank you but I realize that it probably looked like spam and you may not have looked at it. I would have thanked you personally but I know that you are busy and can read email at your leisure.
Zachariah had a nice time at the Carnival. I also wanted to let you know that Max and the other counselors of Group AB-2A did a wonderful job in making this summer special for Zachariah. Thank you very much. Please send my thanks to all.
Rochelle Fruchtman
Dear Jack & Staff,
The gods of summer must have sprinkled some gold dust on a stretch of Strickland Ave (5945) because you've created a simply magical environment for Dylan.
The trips, routine activities, shows and carnivals and best of all - the build a bear workshop at MBDC have been magnificent. Kudos to your staff as well; they are helpful, attentive and professional. Keep the fresh ideas coming - the kids love it and we parents appreciate it!
MBDC - you've raised the bar!
See you next year!
Tracy & Dylan
Dear Jack:
Once again I have to tell you what a wonderful summer it has been for Alex and David. Alex had a wonderful learning experience as a CIT. He has matured a lot this summer. Responsibility does a lot to help build a teenager who all ready thinks he knows best. David loves MBDC. He will be a very unhappy fellow next week. He can't wait for Teen-quest. I can't believe he'll be there since it seems like it was just yesterday that he was in the Pre-school with Carol.
Thanks again for making it a great summer. Have a Happy and Healthy New Year!
Caroline
To all at Mill Basin Day Camp,
We just wanted to say "Thank You" for another wonderful year. Nico really
enjoyed his group and counselors and had a fantastic summer.
Have a great Labor Day Holiday.
See you again next year.
Guy, Debbie and Nico Rivera
No....thank you for providing such a great, safe, wonderful camp for all our children! Everything you do is with such style. You don't miss a trick. Josh & Melissa had a great summer. Thanks for all!
Jack & Lisa Wadler 
Dear Jack, Edith and all Staff:
My granddaughter, Melody Metcalf, is in PS2A, and I want all of you to know that you have given her wonderful experiences this summer that I could have never given her on my own. I want to express my gratitude and appreciation to all of you.
To Jack and Edith...from the moment I came to Mill Basin hoping there would be a spot for my granddaughter and not knowing how I would be able to afford it...the two of you helped Melody and I and I was so excited for Melody that I left your office with tears in my eyes. Mill Basin Day Camp is the Rolls Royce of Day Camps and I feel that being a camper there is a privilege. If I had unlimited time and resources I could not create a better summer environment. I enjoyed looking through the pictures every day on your web site. The daily smiling faces of many, many children is testament to the excellence in the organization you have created.
To Karen...You have unlimited energy and I am awed by that every day that I see you. Your genuine care and concern for the children is made obvious by your actions, phone calls, discussions and hugs for the children. You are an amazing woman and a terrific role model for campers, staff and parents. Thank you so much for all that you have done for Melody.
To Ardene, Erin, Eileen, Kathryn and Samantha....First of all, I want you to know that Melody loves all of you. I have seen her run to each of you with her arms raised wanting to be picked up and hugged by you. I have seen the smile that creeps across her face when she sees you in the mornings. You have won Melody's heart, and mine. If I had to handpick a staff of people to leave my granddaughter with, I could not have picked 5 better people. I hope that you understand I would have loved nothing better than to give you much, much more to show my appreciation but, I was only able to give what I could afford. That is one of the reasons that I decided to write this letter....I wanted to make sure that you knew how grateful I am that Melody had all of you each day. Even though it is only words...they are heartfelt, sincere words. I think you are all terrific people and your kindness shows in your daily actions.
Late Stay Staff....Boy, do you guys have your hands full. All of the campers got their second wind and you are on your last leg. I don't know how you keep up. You helped Melody feel safe and secure until I arrived, at the end of a long day for all of you. You worked with me until we could figure out what worked for her after having such a long day at her age. Finally, you discovered, the "miracle stroller" which seemed to be the only thing that got her to take the nap that she refused to take all day. Thank you so much for all that you have done.
Lastly...To All of You....I consider you all remarkable people. Melody and I thank all of you from the bottom of our hearts. I wish you all the best in everything that you do.
See you next summer!!!!!!!
Sincerely,
Chris and Melody
Thank you for a truly fantastic summer. Our son Steven has met many new friends and he really had a blast on all those trips. My husband and I are quite pleased with your camp and look forward to another exciting summer in Teen Quest/2008. Thank you for all your fun costumes you wore each day. I think the parents enjoyed it more than the children and as always you put a smile on all our faces. Wishing you and your family a good year too!!!
Sincerely,
Angela & Steve Fattore : )
Dear Jack and Edith,
Thank YOU for another great summer for our daughter Anne (AG2A). She cried all the way home on her last day of camp because she loved her friends and counselors so much. Our only regret is that she missed color wars and the masquerade ball because of our vacation plans. We won't make THAT mistake again!
Have a wonderful year, and we are looking forward to summer 09!
Risa and Mike Baghdadi
On behalf of my son Azrien Wilson and I we would like to take the opportunity to say thank you, for a fun filled summer, memories I'm sure would go a long way into the school year, looking forward to next season.......
The Wilsons
Dear Jack,
Please accept our thanks for a wonderful summer experience for our daughter, Jonay Jackson who is in kindergarten. The counselors and program was extraordinary and as a result we have signed up for next summer. I am sure the time will fly by. We look forward to next summer’s experience at the camp.
Sincerely,
Judy and Jonathan Jackson
Dear MBDC,
My daughter had a wonderful summer at the camp. I would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to everyone who took an active roll in making this possible for her.
Parent of Keyanna Johnston.
Hey Jack,
Thanks for keeping us in mind, yes the summer flew by and once again my daughter Sasha enjoyed her first year at MBDC I assure you that Sasha along with her little sister Maia will be back next summer. Next summer will be Maia's first camp experience, she's heard all the fun Sasha had this past summer and cant wait to sign up.
Thanks again jack and see you next summer best regards,
Natacha Joseph-Chin on behalf of Sasha Thomas
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