Parents tell us…
What parents say about our programs:
“I cannot say enough! This experience for my son was amazing! Not only sooo much fun for him but educational! We will be back next year!!!! Thank you thank you.”
“Luke had so much fun-He was so sad on the last day!! Thank you!”
“Loved it! Wants to go again next year!”
“My daughter loved every minute.”
“We love that we discovered Boat Camp.”
“My son had a great time and loved discovering new things and new places!”
“This was my daughter Kayla’s first year at boat camp and she loved every minute of it! Thank you for doing such a wonderful job.”
“My daughter has been coming to boat camp for 3 or 4 years. Every year has been great but this year was her favorite. She attended teen week and liked the fact that there was some different things from past years. She is already looking forward to next year and hopes to someday be a camp worker.”
“Our kids LOVED their camp experience—I think this is the best camp in the greater Newburyport area. So unique and offers an incredible experience. Extremely well staffed with enthusiastic and capable counselors. Hope to do this camp for years.”
“My son loved boat camp!!!! Thank you so much for giving him a wonderful camp experience!”
“We will be back next year, and little bro wants to come too.”
“I was extremely satisfied with the program- Luke has done a lot of different things and this was one of his favorites!”
“Greatest camp experience around!”
“As a mom and former elementary school teacher, I am always incredibly impressed with everything that goes on at Boat Camp. You have some master teacher’s there and the kids learn so much while having fun. I also felt incredibly comfortable leaving my daughter in your care both this year and last (and I don’t leave her very many places). There always seems to be enough hands to help out and keep all the kids safe.”
“My son came home excited to share his experiences every day and couldn’t wait to go back the next day.”
“My son LOVED BOAT CAMP!”
“Our oldest son loved it so much that he wanted to participate in the week following when he was “scheduled”. There was not room in the following week, so he begged us to take him to the dock every morning of the next session ‘just in case (one of the other scheduled campers) didn’t show up’!!!”
“My son loved it and came home with little stories every day.”
“It was the first time he did anything like that where he was eager to go each day and at week’s end asked me when he could do it again.”
“We’ll definitely be back next summer.”
“She loved every day.”
“My daughter enjoyed every minute: from catching fish to shark sightings to tales of murder on the Isle of Shoals and of course, the swimming! She will be back next year.”
“We hope our kids do BOAT CAMP every year!”
“I have never had Tommy talk so much about something that he has taken part in. He loved every minute!”
“My two sons loved the camp. It was well run. The staff was great.”
“It was phenomenal. My son went in with a little bit of base knowledge and learned so much. He knows the terms for salt content, depth ability, etc.”
“My son really enjoyed learning so much about the movement of water while he was also having a lot of fun.”
“This is absolutely my daughter’s favorite camp she’s ever been to!”
“Our son loved the river runner’s program!”
“Our son loved the Young Scientist program and our daughter loved the Erica Lee (second summer). Wonderful experience for both!”
“Your camp was truly the highlight of our children’s summer. Both children wished they could go for another week and when asked to rate their experience gave it a 10 out of 10. What more could a parent ask for!
“Jack had a great time and is already looking forward to BOAT CAMP for next summer. It is one of his favorite activities of the summer.”
“Great enthusiastic staff. Kids seemed charged up and excited by the experience. The free fresh fish dinner was a bonus.”
“I expected it to be a bit more scientific, however, my son had a great time, and that’s really what counts in the summer.”
What parents say about our crew:
“I was highly impressed with every crew member I encountered at BOAT CAMP. My son had such a wonderful time and had only very complimentary remarks about each and every one of his crew. I am looking forward to sending him again next year. Thank you all for all your hard work and dedication!”
“My husband went on the boat and was quite impressed. In fact, he was hesitant to send our son to BOAT CAMP in fear that he would be bored. He for sure thinks otherwise!”
“Everyone was just wonderful!!
“Everyone was truly wonderful!
“It seemed like everyone was very enthusiastic and involved with the environment as well as understanding of my child’s needs… My child LOVED the camp.”
“I felt everyone was great! No complaints at all…my girls loved everyone!!”
“All were very friendly and welcoming to both the kids and the parents. It is clear how much the captains, instructors, crew and staff all enjoy what they are doing.”
“Drop off and pick up were organized and safe. We were very impressed.”
“My daughter loved boat camp and can’t wait to do it again next summer! All the staff were wonderful!”
“I found the staff to be friendly and professional. My daughter seemed to really like all of the crew.”
“The boys and I have no complaints! You guys are great!”
“Everyone that we came in contact with was very kind and professional—the staff couldn’t have done anything better!”
“My child thought they were very friendly and a lot of fun.”
“Both of our sons loved the staff. They were friendly, engaging, and taught them how to do so many things, fishing-related and not. They learned how to fish as well as how to make fabulous string necklaces and bracelets!”
“Absolutely fabulous. Amazing ability to keep our son engaged and excited. Loved it!”
“Kate is always pleasant, approachable, flexible and efficient.”
“My son found them to be very friendly. He loved Captain Rob!”
“Every one was friendly and fun.”
“My daughter enjoyed all the instructors and I found them very professional.”
“The whole staff was friendly and welcoming. Really fostered learning and made all of it fun.”
“My boys truly enjoyed their week at Boat Camp. We will definitely look into future programs.”
“Matthew thought the entire crew were fun, funny, helpful, and very knowledgeable. He had an amazing experience and is looking forward to doing it again next year!”
“Loved Them All.”
“Very friendly and polite. Outstanding Job!!!!!”
“All awesome!”
“Everyone is fantastic. We love how you make learning an enjoyable experience.”
“My daughter came home daily with wonderful stories about the days activities. Capt Rob and the CIT’s were all fun, informative and have added to Graces love of the ocean and its creatures.”
“My son really enjoyed Captain Rob. He simply says that he is awesome. He is equally fond of Kate.”
“Based on what my son came home and told me, the crew made a real effort to get to know and talk to the children. They seemed to have learned a lot about my son, and they were truly interested in what he had to say.”
“Everyone was lovely to work with, and both my children felt happy, interested, and engaged the whole time. The website registration was by far the easiest of all the sports/camp registrations we’ve done: very professional! Love it.”
“Great! Molly wants to be a marine biologist now.”
“Great captain, crew and staff. The feedback I got from my son was that everyone was helpful and friendly. I think the fact that he was looking forward to getting out there each day speaks volumes.”
“Rachel declared it ‘the best camp ever’ and she’s been to a lot of different camps!”
“My daughter enjoyed her interactions with all aboard the Erica Lee.”
“Extremely friendly, welcoming, professional. Very enthusiastic and fun to be with during the day. Took good care of my camper the day she was seasick and helped her work through some nerves the next day – thank you!”
“My son enjoyed Capt Rob and his wife and son – says ‘they must really love their jobs.’”
“I only saw the crew at pick up but found them to be engaging to the children and working with them right to the last second of the class. The kids really seemed to be enjoying themselves and happy. The crew addressed the kids individually which makes them feel good. Jack had only positive things to say about his crew.”
“Rob and Kate were kind, knowledgeable, and professional. The students on staff were energetic and were great role models.”
“The enthusiasm for sharing the sea with the children in a fun and educational manner is what truly came through. You have a gift and a unique program going, indeed. We feel so fortunate to have found you.”
“I would love to see BOAT CAMP have a presence in the Newburyport public schools.”
