"Personally I love the Y. The staff are competent and caring. The programs are varied and well run. Beyond that, I am always impressed by the kindness I see to all members by staff. They make the Y inclusive and make us all feel special. Thanks."

Patricia Doyle

"The camp counsellors were simply amazing. Greeted my son every single day with a smile and a genuine passion to see him smile back. My son really required this attentive, loving and intentional approach....I am grateful for the time my son was able to be a part of this year's camp cohort."

Parent-1 from 2021 YMCA of Eastern Ontario Summer Day Camp.

"The leaders were responsible, intuitive, and fun. Both of my children had a great experience. They got along well with their peers, enjoyed their day, and seemed to make marked personal character growth. The {values} beads are a unique and excellent motivator."

Parent-2 from 2021 YMCA of Eastern Ontario Summer Day Camp.

"As a mom of special needs kids, I felt that my children were welcome, encouraged to participate and I appreciated the excellent communication between the staff and me."

Parent-3 from 2021 YMCA of Eastern Ontario Summer Day Camp.

"Good summertime activities for the children. Chance for them to continue to learn more English and socialize with children their age as well as interact with the adult leaders."

Parent-4 from 2021 YMCA of Eastern Ontario Summer Day Camp.

"The programming was creative, different, fun and affordable. There were so many leaders that bonded with my child, I felt she was always given the right kind and best attention....I honestly can't say enough how much I saw my daughter enjoy her experience this summer."

Parent-5 from 2021 YMCA of Eastern Ontario Summer Day Camp.

"My son is 14 and had not found anything that he truly enjoyed until he went to camp. He was motivated to go every day and wants to be become a counsellor and lifeguard. I'm thrilled he found something he really enjoys!"

Parent-6 from 2021 YMCA of Eastern Ontario Summer Day Camp.

"I wanted my daughter to have more of a 'camp' experience instead of 'daycare' and we got just that. I loved the theme weeks, options for hot lunch, the trips, the activities and to participate in swimming lessons. I really saw how the youthful leaders could energize day-programming for kids.

Parent-7 from 2021 YMCA of Eastern Ontario Summer Day Camp.

"I believe in supporting our local organizations. for many many years. The YMCA has been doing an awesome job in providing facilities to our Kingston Community, and to those who are unable to financially afford these programs."

Joan Simeon

" I believe in supporting our local community organizations as it is important to sustain the local economy by providing jobs to the youth and community people. YMCA is doing awesome work in providing facilities to our Community, and the people who are unable to afford these facilities. "

Vishesh Malhotra

"Personally I love the Y. The staff are competent and caring. The programs are varied and well run. Beyond that, I am always impressed by the kindness I see to all members by staff. They make the Y inclusive and make us all feel special. Thanks."

Patricia Doyle