Mill Basin Day Camp

end of 7^th summer… great times and valuable friendships
biggest problem is the sadness when camp ends

My son just finished his 3^rd summer at camp
He had a great time. Loved all the activities and trips. So much fun stuff is on site. Staff was great def worth seeing him make new friends and enjoy his summer. The owner dresses up everyday and all the activities are on site and everything is supervised. The office staff is great and friendly. Never had any problems. A great place for the summer for any kid

My child went to the Summer 2015 Camp. Charges are extremely high. You cannot sent your kid for a 4 wks session because it cost just as much as 8 wks. All the activities shown to me when I first entered the camp were not utilize by my daughter. My daughter attended 3-​days a week for 8 weeks costing me $ 2450 whereas… full attendance cost $ 2600 and does not include transportation… thats another $ 350 added on. THIS IS HIGHWAY ROBBERY… .Kids are the counsellors to these campers. Also an email is sent to every parent stating the amount of tips to give the counsellors which I believe its rude and intrusive… its ranges to about $ 175. Now if I don’t give the «sugested amount… my kid would be labelled. Personally, with all that amount of money we pay… tips should be inclusive! When I asked why can’t they leave it to the parents’ discretion on how much to give? They claimed that parents’ call and ask. then I asked why the «suggested» TIPS amount so high… their answer… its a LARGE PART OF THE COUNSELLORS’ SALARIES! Basically… we pay their salaries plus camp fees.
I HIGHLY DO NOT RECOMMMEND THIS CAMP… I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE TRYING TO KEEP WELL DESERVE LOW INCOME KIDS FROM ATTENDING THEIR CAMP BECAUSE THERE IS A STIGMA ATTACHED TO BEING POOR AND UNDERPRIVILEGED! I WONDER… DO THEY OFFER SOME UNDERPRIVILED KIDS COMPLIMENTARY SUMMER CAMP AS GIVING BACK TO THE COMMMUNITY THAT HAVE THEM IN BUSINESS?
THIS BUSINESS IS ALL ABOUT MONEY AND NOT FAMILY HAPPINESS!!! ITS A MONEY GRUBBING BUSINESS…

MBDC is amazing my son jumps out of bed in the morning with excitement to attend camp, the staff is organized and friendly the camp has so many cool activities for all ages, my son is in the preschool group the director Karen has been beyond accommodating… already signed my son up for next year I would recommend this camp to anyone!

My 4 year old son attended last year and CAN NOT WAIT to go back again next month. I’m not sure about the negative posts here but I have to say that I have had zero negative experiences. My kid came home happy and exhausted every day, arts and crafts in hand, talking about his new friends and all the cool things he did. They took trips weekly and it seems like at camp the activities never stop. Also, I’ve had only good experiences with the staff. I’m really happy for this camp!

it’s all about the money not the kids.
This camp is way overpriced for the services they provide for a child’s summer. Looks good at first impression however it’s a dumping ground for the elite Mill Basin crowd or so they think. Basically they will warehouse a kid in a brick walled room that resembles a prison setting. If you do tour this camp inquire how many trips the camp takes during the summer and how much time your child will have in the pool on a daily basis.
As far as the staff that will deal with your child on a daily basis it’s basically other kids that went threw the camp and now have summer jobs. Staff will encourage your child to buy daily from the concession stand it’s all about the money here. Very cliquish so if your child does not come from the area or is not in with the brat crowd good luck. I am sure after a summer here you see some behaviors you never taught at home. The camp is simply a reflection of Mill Basin and not a place for an intelligent or sweet child.

I am giving this Day Camp 5 Stars for many reasons, My nephews and niece came from Dominican Republic to spend the summer in the camp. My Sister and Brother in law wanted their children to meet and interact with different cultures, wonderful idea but there is one catch, my nephews and niece know very little English, This Camp &every single staff member made sure the children felt comfortable. They were so patient with them and helped the children feel welcomed. The first week the kids were so adamant about the camp because of the language barrier but just a week later they loved the over all experience and the oldest is already asking his parents to bring him back next summer. I have to also say that there was on Counselor in specific that was great with the children especially with the middle child. Junior Counselor Jason, he was so loving with all 3 children and most of all patient. Thank you so much Mill Basin Day Camp, See you next summer.

I am updating my piece on Mill Basin Day Camp to address a nasty –yet quite untrue post by a poster who to the best of our knowledge never worked at this camp. I have been associated with many summer programs and let me tell you you won’t find a better run program than the one at Mill Basin Day Camp. We have a zero tolerance policy on drugs, smoking and alcohol and at no time did I ever see this policy violated. What’s more — there is a very high return of staff and these staffers are most dedicated to the camp.
When I believe in something, I speak out… and I can’t let a false review of a great camp go without a rebuttal. Speaking to parents out there who may be reading this… who are you going to believe… a disgruntled teenager who claims to allegedly have worked here but describes a totally different place, or a respected college educator? Better yet, don’t just take my word for it… ask other parents here in Brooklyn… people you know…(REAL people, not fake Unilocal personalities– you may note that the author of the nasty untrue review has only one review on this site) … or check out the camp for yourself… the owner is very nice and will personally show you around and answer all of your questions and concerns. He does not hide in an unnamed office like the owners of many other summer programs, but is an active participant of the whole process.

This was my son’s 3^rd summer here. If you want your pre-​teen to be yelled at (btw he is hearing impaired but really), left unsupervised at amusement parks in other states, and hang out with a bunch of clique-​ish mean kids; then this is the place for you. Unless you happen to be a part of the «mill basin» crowd (brooklynites know what I mean) save your 3000.00 and take your kid on vacation instead. Why 3 years you ask? This year his friend attended and reported back all that was going on. My son’s father had to drive down to lancaster to rescue him from a day alone at Hershey Park. The counselors make no attempt to keep the group together or include that odd kid that gets left out. Oh and then you get a letter telling you how much to tip. I have to pay you extra for not supervising my kid and yelling at him because he didn’t hear you? Did I mention those things on his ears are hearing aids?