Decoma Day Camp - Northbrook, Illinois

JOEY BURDA

Been to this camp since 2012. I’m now activity staff and it’s AMAZING I was a camper until 2021 and that’s when I worked as a schlepper and I gotta say it’s the best job for me, staff is amazing, campers are fun and funny, and the planning is fantastic. During a sunny day everyone is out doing something fun and when it’s a dark rainy day it still doesn’t stop us from having fun, we watch movies, play games, draws and have a lot of laughs. This is the only job I’ll work for in summers

J A

My family found a home away from home this summer at Decoma. The counselors called our kids before the camp started to say hello! Then on the first day, the bus rolled up to our driveway and two warm and friendly counselors led the kids by hand to the bus. The leadership has the right priorities of safety and fun in mind at all times. The kids swim twice a day and are having the time of their lives this summer! Thanks Decoma!

Jacqueline Hagopian

Decoma has exceeded our families expectations. The staff genuinely cares about the children and are well trained. The children are never bored and come home exhausted. They swim twice a day and have so many activities.
The owners go above and beyond to make sure their campers and parents are happy. My husband and I trust Decoma and will continue to send both of our children to Decoma next summer. Thank you Abbey, Sammy, Gary and your entire staff. The kids loved it. - the Hagopian family

Audrey Krolicki

My 5 and 3 yr old children had an amazing time at Decoma! For my 5 yr old, this was her first time being away from home all day. The staff and management were SO caring and sensitive to her needs. Her counselor was the sweetest. She had an amazing time and made so many friends! For my 3 yr old it was his very first time being dropped off. He looked forward to camp every time and would come home saying that he had so much fun!! I love that this camp is family owned - they care about every single camper like it’s their only camper. I had all kinds of questions, requests, needs - they addressed everything so promptly and professionally. We loved this camp so much that we already signed my kids up for next year!

Rachel Weile

We sent our 3 1/2 year old daughter to Decoma last summer and she (and my husband and I) LOVED it. Gary hires a well-trained and caring staff that LOVES working with children. Most of his staff are either teachers or college students studying to be teachers. The high school staff clearly are there for the kids, not to make a fast buck, and it shows in their attitude when with my child and others (from what I observed).

My daughter would come home from camp singing camp songs, excited to tell me about her day. I loved the fact that she was able to swim each day. She was always comfortable with the water, but after being able to swim each day at Decoma, by the end of the summer, she was even more comfortable with it, which I really liked.

From the caring bus driver, bus assistants, to camp counselors, everyone was super sweet and made her first camp experience at Decoma one that she (and us) will never forget. We can't wait to see what's in store for camp 2014!!

P.S. - These bad reviews that others are writing are nonsense....I've known Gary a long time, and I strongly believe that he would NEVER do or say some of the horrific things that were stated in the bad reviews.

Dana Rebecca Gordon

I cannot say enough about Decoma Day Camp! My two daughters who are 3 and 6 had the best summer EVER! We felt so incredibly confident in the Deutsch family that our city family attended camp in the suburbs. Gary, Abbey and Sami go above and beyond for their families and I know my girls are counting down until 2021! The staff, activities and grounds are simply the best and each day was more and more fun. Thank you Deutsch family for the best (and safest) summer!!

Brooke Milton

This is the second summer I've sent my son to Decoma, and it gets better every time. The staff and programming are truly outstanding. Each day is packed with fun activities for the kids, and there's never a dull moment. I'll be sending my kids there every summer. Barb and Gary are the nicest, warmest directors. A plus!

Susana Sancen

We moved to the area a few months prior to the shut down/quarantine and my girls, 7 and 9, didn't have much time to build new friendships in their new school. I found Decoma and from my very first call with them, they were some of the most amazing, caring people I have come across (Sami). They worked with me to get the girls enrolled and even when my oldest (being the extremely reserved child she is, picky eater, etc.) felt like the "new girl" on the first week, the staff and Counselors went out of their way to make her feel comfortable. My girls had a blast, made friends and immediately told me they want to go back next summer, all summer long!! Decoma is amazing, truly! They have been this Mama's saving grace this summer and during this COVID time. My girls and I felt safe AND WERE safe. I cannot thank them and recommend them enough.