Notes From Happy Parents
“I love Ellen because she is not pushy, she is well organized and she listens very carefully to you. I’ve heard from some of my friends that they have used other people and before they knew it they had tons of camp material coming to their house – so overwhelming. We spoke to Ellen and from literally the 100’s of camps we narrowed it down to three camps. Only those three camps were allowed to send us their information. Without thought I would call Ellen first.”
Abbey, Larchmont, NY
“I referred to Ellen as my “camp therapist!” She was wonderful!”
Tracy, Scarsdale, NY
“Love, Love, Love!!!!!!!!!! We have heard nothing but rave reviews. His letters go on and on about all the new friends he’s made, the sports, the counselors, it’s AWESOME he says! Needless to say he wants to stay the whole summer. Great job, Ellen. We’re very pleased! Thanks so much for the great placement and for checking in.”
Jennifer, Brooklyn, NY
“U are the best!”
A Livingston, NJ Mom
“Mia just loved … [camp] so much and so did we. We can’t say enough about it. They were really wonderful to deal with, especially with Mia’s gluten free diet. The people are just amazing there and Mia had the best summer of her life. She can’t wait until next summer to go back…Thanks again for convincing me to look at it!”
Denise, Port Washington, NY
“I really appreciate your insight. I would never have found it without you! … You really have been amazing about finding a gem for us!”
Julie, Queens, NY
“You did it again!!!!! Alexander just got back and had the experience of a lifetime. I can’t tell you how positive his trip was. He loved every minute. He made great friends and saw and did incredible things! You are the best!”
Carolyn, West Hartford, CT
“It was absolutely terrific. Thanks for your spot-on advice.”
A NYC Dad
“I thought that Ellen was outstanding. She really understood Jonathan and what we were looking for in a camp. She went way above & beyond the call of duty helping me deal with issues that arose and questions I had. I’ve recommended her to many of my friends, who have all had an equally positive experience.”
Lisa, Scarsdale, NY
“Emily had a fantastic summer. She loved it and can’t wait to go back. We were thrilled… It was a dramatically different experience than we had at her first camp. … Thank you again for your support and advice.”
A Los Angeles, CA Mom
“Thank you so much for knowing exactly what I was looking for.”
A Fairfield, CT Mom
“We really enjoyed working with Ellen and would recommend her without question. She simplified what initially seemed like an overwhelming process. Ellen was patient and took the time to find camps that were just right for our children.”
Nancy, Shelburne, VT
“We were so happy with Ellen’s quick and thorough response….Our daughter’s pre-college enrichment program proved to be custom made for her. She had the time of her life!”
Bonnie, Scarsdale, NY
“It is so clear that you listened to everything I said in terms of what we are looking for and I really appreciate it.”
Linda, Larchmont, NY
“Ellen, you have been an invaluable resource… You have gone above and beyond so many times for me. I will never forget your kindness and professionalism. You are the best. My only hope is that I can refer you to LOTS of people… “
Chris, Scarsdale, NY
“Owe you huge!!! Olivia just finished first session and LOVED LOVED it! What an amazing camp! Thank you!!!!!!
A Chappaqua, NY Mom
“Lizzy had a life-changing experience. She loved it. Loved the girls in her cabin. Loved the activities. Loved the food. …She came home so much more grown-up and independent and confident. It was great for everyone. And she is returning next year. Thanks for your help in assisting us to make, what was clearly the right choice!”
Patricia, Montclair, NJ
“I wanted to thank you so very much again for all of your help… You have been fantastic and I have and will absolutely continue to recommend you to friends and echo the same sentiments to them as well.”
A Livingston, NJ Mom
“We just had our call with her and she loves camp. She has made lots of friends and is trying all sorts of new things…. [The camp] is exactly what we hoped for! … Now, my little guy can’t wait to go… Thanks again for your help in the process. You definitely got this one right!”
Jodi, New York, NY
“Thank you Ellen! I couldn’t have found a better fit for my son. …Nick had a great experience… and he is eager to return… I appreciated the attention you gave in finding the right fit based upon the information I shared.”
Elizabeth, Bernardsville, NJ
Loved your super personal follow up!”
Erin, Brooklyn, NY
“Ellen Wylie was amazing! She found a camp for our two children that met all of our needs and she did it last minute. … [It] was the perfect camp for us. As a first-time sleep-away camp family we could not have felt so secure in our decision to send the kids… had it not been for Ellen.”
Leslie, Bronxville, NY
“I think that you are fabulous!”
Jennifer, Irvington, NY
“I do not have the words to express our gratitude and elation…. He had the best time of his life at … [camp]… It turned out truly to be the perfect place and he cannot wait to go back! How can we ever thank you for this gift?!!!”
Laura, Greenwich, CT
“Thank you for alleviating my concerns… I just want to tell you that I cannot thank you enough for your help. You are amazing!”
Linda, Rye Brook, NY
“It is the perfect camp for our family! He is having the summer of his life… Thank you for all of your assistance and finding the perfect camp for us.”
A Livingston, NJ Mom
“Ellen, you provided a terrific service in helping us choose [my daughter’s camp]…. You matched Brooke’s personality and goals with the camps you recommended and were always available for questions.“
Roz, Scarsdale, NY
“Jack had a great summer. The supervision was excellent. …[The director] was very responsive and accessible. Jack loved… [camp]! Ellen was very helpful. She was knowledgeable and genuinely seemed interested in helping me find the right camp for my son. I highly recommend her!”
Jill, New Rochelle, NY
“Ellen: you are amazing!!!!”
A Pelham, NY Mom
“I cannot thank you enough for the summer you gave to my son… I was in tears as children ran to hug him and say goodbye. He… does not have a similar experience at home and making friends is very difficult. But by honing in on what he loves and surrounding him with kids that love the same things you set us up for a successful experience…Thank you so much for making my child feel “just like the other kids.”
A Westchester, NY Mom
“Ellen–once again–you did it! His community service trip was the perfect follow up to the camp you previously helped us to select. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!”
Donna, Brooklyn, NY
“Ellen was so helpful, honest and patient with my daughter and me. After one bad summer at a different camp, we finally found a sweet camp that’s perfect for my daughter! Thanks so much!”
Cindy, Hartsdale, NY
“I’m so happy that I got in touch with you. You’ve been invaluable and a pleasure to work with.”
Joanne, New York, NY
Rave Reviews From Camp Directors
“Ellen Wylie is a unique and special referral agent and someone I am proud to partner with in finding the right campers… Ellen is the best of the best! She takes the time to truly know each family and each child that she is referring and works diligently to find programs that are the right match. When Ellen sends me a referral it is a family that knows and understands who we are and what we do and a child that would fit well in our camp environment.
…Ellen is honest and truly wants what is right for her clients and for the programs she supports. She doesn’t take the approach of inundating families with tons of material (to cover her bases) but instead truly works to help her clients to find the few programs that are the best fit. When I speak with camp parents about their experiences finding… [us], the ones that have had the opportunity to work with Ellen tell us that the process was great and easy.”
Camp director in the Northeast
“From the outset, Ellen stood out as different with the highly detailed individual notes she sent about her referrals. She helped us to understand what the referral was looking for and demonstrated her true knowledge and rapport with her clients. She has been a boutique operation with genuine interest in her clients’ well being and has never taken a factory approach of mass mailings. Whenever we speak with one of her referrals, they know who we are, they know her and the material is welcome and appreciated. She has a very warm and personable approach in this business.
… Ellen stands out from her peers… and has always been easy to work with, a class act, …and always with the client’s interest standing ahead of any financial self-interest on her part- she has a true longer term perspective.”
Teen Program Director
“As a former camp owner, I am now looking for camps for MY CHILD… I figured I would call my favorite camp lady and the BEST in the business.”
Former Camp Owner
“Once again, you send the best information in the referral business. What helps is the detailed information about the children so that when I call to follow up, I already have a sense about the child (or children) that I will be discussing with an individual family.”
Camp Director in the Northeast
“I love your approach and the level of detailed info you provide. Unparalleled in this field.”
Teen Program Director
“Receiving a referral from you is a pleasure. It is clear that you have taken the time to look closely at each family and analyze the situation to create the best match. I so appreciate that as I am sure that the families you are working with do as well.”
Camp Director in the Northeast
“I can’t wait for more of your families… they are always SPOT ON!”
Camp Director in the Northeast
“Thanks for …the incredibly detailed notes. There is simply no one in the industry who does the background work that you do!”
Camp Director in New England
“Thanks for taking so much time and individual attention. You are a rock star.”
Camp Director in the Northeast
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