The best indicator of a camp's quality are the reviews from actual parents of campers.  Typically, camps will print an italicized quote without reference to where the quote came from.  At the MLDC, a number of parents have volunteered to offer their reviews of the program as well as display a photograph of themselves and their child(ren) with. None of them have received any form of compensation, discount or other favor for their comments. Click here if you would like to speak with someone who has attended our camp from your own town!

Kathy and her daughters Melissa and Jessica Stow, MA "We keep coming back to Marcus Lewis year after year, mostly because the girls always have a great time, but also because I know they are safe. The staff takes the time to get to know my children and I feel as if everyone at Marcus Lewis is looking out for the their best interests. My girls have tried many other camps in the area, but always get bored and complain "Do I have to go?" This NEVER happens at Marcus Lewis." [Full Review]	Eva & Doug with their children Katherine and Michael Acton, MA "The best part of my summer day is picking up two children who burst into the van with smiles and a litany of fun and exciting events to share. For two years running, Marcus Lewis Day Camp has been the reason for this happening. At the completion of the camp year the first words as they enter the van is, "Can we come back next summer?" [Full Review]
Roberta and her daughters Abby, Anna and Jessica Groton, MA "My three daughters - ages 8,6.5 & 6.5 - had limited camp experience prior to attending MLDC. Since they are young and reluctant to try new things I only enrolled them in the 1/2 day program for week 3 of the camp. Well, after a very tumultuous drop-off the 1st day (which the MLDC staffers handled brilliantly and calmly) I was convinced that the rest of the week was going to be like pulling teeth just to get the girls to camp. Yet, when I picked the girls up on the 1st half day, they jumped in the car and exclaimed 'we don't want to leave...Can we stay??" they went on, 'we're going to miss this activity and that activity!' 'Mommy," they pleaded "can we please go full-day the rest of the week and do extended day?!" [Full Review]	Christen and her daughters Casey and Ashley Westford, MA "From the first time I placed a phone call to the Director of Marcus Lewis Day Camp, I knew this was a well run organization. Not only was my phone call returned the same day, we were also invited to attend a Camp Fair as well as an open house! Upon reviewing the requirements of the counselors and the group size, I was impressed. My nine year old daughter was nervous to try out a new adventure, but after meeting and seeing the camp, her anxiousness disappeared and was replaced by the continued questioning of "Mom, how many more days till camp?" [Full Review]
Jane and her children Carrie and Nick Winchester, MA "The Marcus Lewis Day Camp has been a great find for our family! My children, now ages 7 and 10, have been campers at MLDC for two summers and I expect many more ahead. The opportunity to take horseback riding lessons was what first attracted us and that continues to be a great part of the experience, but we also very much appreciate the wonderful variety of activities, the emphasis on positive values and behavior, the responsible and engaged staff, and the safe, fun, and beautiful environment." [Full Review]	Carol and her daughter Jacquie Littleton, MA "This past summer was our daughter's third year at The Marcus Lewis Day Camp. Each year when we have signed her up, she has always asked for more weeks at camp and so she spent 6 weeks there last summer and enjoyed every week of it. When school ends, she counts down the days until camp starts. She has made many friends with not only campers but with her counselors as well and looks forward to seeing them when she goes back each year. If you asked her to describe camp at MLDC, she would say 'it's awesome'". [Full Review]
Sarah and her children Leah and Sam Harvard, MA "I had never considered sending my children to summer camp before the Marcus Lewis Day Camp came to Harvard. As a part-time working mom, I didn't think I could afford to send my children to camp. However, not only did I find the camp experience an incredible value compared to the other group lessons my children have been involved in, but the sheer joy that they derived from the camp made it much much more than worth it. My children absolutely loved it!" [Full Review]	Kathy & Bob with their children Maggie and Charlie Jamaica Plain, MA "My 8-year-old daughter Maggie had the time of her life at Marcus Lewis Day Camp. She is a horseback riding enthusiast, and I found the camp after searching on the internet. It is one of the few camps to offer riding for younger kids. The riding program was excellent, but the thing that surprised me most was how much she loved everything else, too. Maggie enjoyed the boating, swimming and nature activities as much as the horseback riding. The counselors were FABULOUS. They did a great job of making her feel comfortable right away. When I picked Maggie up the first day, she had a huge smile on her face and told me, 'Even the bus ride to the stables was fun!'" [Full Review]
Rhonda and her daughters Kayla and Caryssa Lancaster, MA "I learned about the Marcus Lewis Day Camp through a flyer that I received in the mail this past Spring. There are not a lot of camps available for children over the age of thirteen, so I was very pleased to find a camp that offered programs up until age sixteen. As I have always worked full-time, my daughters, aged fourteen and twelve, have participated in a variety of Summer camps and recreation programs. Our experience this past Summer with the Marcus Lewis Day Camp has truly been the most enjoyable and fulfilling." [Full Review]	Gabrielle and her daughter Elena Wellesley, MA "I want to express my thanks and gratitude to everyone at the Marcus Lewis Day Camp for making my daughter's first weeks at the camp so smooth and enjoyable. I am truly amazed at the amount of attention and care that has gone into every detail of her schedule at camp." [Full Review]
Elizabeth and her son Christopher Harvard, MA "The Marcus Lewis Day Camp promises much and more than delivers. I was initially apprehensive about our 6 year old son Christopher attending a new camp with counselors and campmates that he did not know. After the first day I was convinced that he was in very safe, nurturing hands in which he could explore new challenges like boating, fishing and the arts." [Full Review]	Gail and her children Caroline and Olivia Westford, MA "What a wonderful camp experience my six and seven year-old daughters had this summer at Marcus Lewis Day Camp! This is the first time we enrolled our girls in day camp.  We came across the program one day while browsing the web.  The website itself was very informative. There were so many activities to choose from and we were impressed with how the daily activities were driven by the campers choice and not by a predetermined schedule.  We decided to enroll the girls for one week to "try it out".  We went to the Open House prior to camp starting.  There the girls got to meet several counselors and learn about what to expect over the summer.  The facilities at the Bromfield School were impressive and the grounds were inviting.  I wish there was a camp like this when I was young!" [Full Review]
Dave & Carla with their children Caroline and Molly Littleton, MA "This was a great summer for our two girls as they had their first experience with day camp.  It was a learning experience for all of us.  The kids did one session at the Marcus Lewis Day Camp.  It was great!  They loved every minute of it.  They couldn't wait to get there each morning and wanted to stay longer at the end of the day.  The counselors were fabulous with both girls.  Our older daughter is more quiet and reserved.  She had more doubts about going.  Her doubts disappeared the first day.  She loved being able to choose her activities.  She especially loved learning about the skills involved with the canoes and kayaks." [Full Review]	Michael & Lucille with their children Brittany and Jackie Harvard, MA "Brittany and Jackie had been attending another day camp for the past few years. They were a bit nervous about changing camps because they were so familiar with the other camp. After just a few days, it was obvious that we made the right choice." [Full Review]
Barbara and her children Katie and John Littleton, MA "I am so glad I chose to send my two children, ages 8 and 9, to The Marcus Lewis Day Camp this summer. It was their first experience with all day camp, and they absolutely loved it. My son was the most timid about going to a day camp, and when I picked them up after the first day his first words were "It is so cool here, Mom! Can I go next week, too?" There were several aspects that make this camp so special for my children and other campers." [Full Review]	Meghan (Mom is taking the picture...) Groton, MA "When my daughter Meghan first went to Marcus Lewis Day Camp she was nervous. That first morning driving over there we talked the whole ride of what we thought it would be like. Then in the afternoon when I picked up, the smile on her face told me it was better than she thought. She has continued to go for 3 years now, and loves every day." [Full Review]
Rebecca and her son Jordan Littleton, MA "Marcus Lewis Day Camp has been a wonderful experience not only for Jordan, our now eight year-old son, but for our entire family. This is far from being just another camp. Marcus Lewis Day Camp is run by a wonderful director who is caring, warm friendly, hard working and a mother herself. From Jordan's first day three summers ago, she and the staff made all of us feel very comfortable and excited about the camp experience." [Full Review]