Our son absolutely loves camp. Everyone is so friendly and caring here. They are very thoughtful and really give their all into the camp. Our daughter will attend next summer with our son and we can't wait! read more

DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE. The camp owner, Michelle, is more concerned with optics of the camp rather than the wellbeing of your child. I have heard many terrible stories about this camp from other parents in the past, and I should have listened. read more

My son has been a camper at SLDC since he was 5. The love and care that Michelle, Mitchell and their entire team have shown him the past 7yrs is beyond what I expected from a Summer camp experience. Milo has made life long memories, & cannot wait to go back year after year. Both my husband and I are thrilled with Milo's experience at SLDC it has taken my very shy boy and helped build his self confidence. Both Michelle and Mitchell are ALWAYS available to me or my husband when we call or text and lead with such kindness, I know my son is in great hands. Best decision to send Milo to SLDC and looking forward to more years ahead. read more

Wonderful day camp!! Wish I had an opportunity to go to a camp like this as a child. Top notch facility, my kids have been coming here every summer for the past 10 years. They love it here and now they are counselors. I highly recommend it. read more

Spring Lake Day Camp - Day Camps Near Me - Ringwood, New Jersey

This camp EXCEEDED expectations for any camp exerience. My girls (9 and 10) are finishing their 4 week session this week and I am sad to see it end- so imagine how they feel! What an amazing opportunity for children to be children. I have no idea how Michelle and Mitchell (owners) pull off a flawless, impeccable, precisely organized, but reasonably flexible, camp experience but they do. Customer service in the camp arena takes on a new meaning after Spring Lake. The girls come home laughing every day and are bursting with fun stories. They have become better swimmers and they love their plake day (pool-lake with an inflatable bridge/slide across it). They muse about what they will pick next for "option" (like selecting electives in school but better). I loved their excitement surrounding adventures with zip-line and ropes course. They were thrilled when they hit the bulls eye in archery (complete with a medal), and I received as a gift a lovely brown sugar bath scrub made during spa option. We are planning for more weeks in 2016 already because 4 was certainly too few!!! Thanks Mitchell and Michelle for welcoming my girls into your amazing world! This is the way camp should be! read more

Greatest camp & facility hands down! SLDC rocks! There is no camp like it. read more

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Let me just say first, my kids love this camp. Ok, now what do I think of it as a parent? First off, the owners/directors rub me wrong. Everyone is so friendly when you are coming to see it, but then that impression fades over the years. Then they come off as cocky and stuck-up. Enough said there. I don't know how much they actually teach the kids, especially during swimming instruction, which seems to get canceled every chance possible. Counselors have been ok, especially the group leaders, who seem to take their jobs seriously. Back to the counselors, the girls' side counselors seem much more competent and friendly than the boys' side, including the bus counselors. The bus drivers have always been friendly and competent. To be fair, I also have to add that the camp does seem to be very organized, so they are doing something right. In short, your kids will love it, you won't love the bill or the owners/directors. Think carefully before you start here, it is outrageously expensive and your kids will want to go back. read more

SLDC is an incredible day camp. Our daughters have attended for over ten years and have loved every minute of it! They have had warm and friendly counselors as well as attentive and caring group leaders. Both girls tried out for their high school swim team and made Varsity their first year. We just found out today they both earned their varsity letters, not an easy feat for first-year swimmers. The girls owe this all to the fantastic swim program at SLDC. Thank you Mitchell, Michelle and the fabulous staff at Spring Lake Day Camp. read more

We love SLDC! My daughter spends her whole school year talking about camp! We have been sending her for the past 3 years. The owners, the staff, the activities, & the facilities, are all top notch. Most impressive is the swim program. She has gained so many skills in the pool in a relatively short period of time! read more

As Grandparents of a Spring Lake camper entering Kindergarten, we recently attended visiting day at Spring Lake Day Camp and were totally overwhelmed with ALL the WONDERFUL activities , the BEAUTIFUL immaculate property, the LOVELY water facilities, the delicious looking and nutritious catered lunches the children receive, the many smiling HAPPY kids of all ages ... and possibly best of all... the SAFE, CARING atmosphere provided by the EXCELLENT organized, friendly and accessible management, from the hands-on fully involved owners down to the numerous responsible counselors! This could easily be a sleep away camp ( with the addition of a few bunks, lol).And...only about a half hour's easy drive from our Livingston NJ residence! Our Granddaughter, who lives in Manhattan, is sooo fortunate her mom chose Spring Lake! read more

Best camp around. Amazing staff and awesome owners. Spring lake has always met my families needs. No place my children rather spend their summers. So thankful for this amazing place. Counting the days till summer 2017 read more

What a great run camp very safe and secure. Staff very efficient and extremely happy and pleasant to the children. The children look forward to going, it's fun read more

Best day camp hands down. The owners are the nicest people. This will be my son's 4th year and he loves it. Yes it's expensive but you get what you pay for. My son has learned to swim, rock climb and has made friendships that go beyond camp. The food is wonderful and they cater to special needs. We own a beach house but my son would rather go to Spring Lake for the entire summer. Is there enough to do? you name it and they have it. Oh and did I mention IT'S THE BEST DAY CAMP hands down! read more