"When discussing the accommodations needed for my Deaf son, Lisa immediately began to work on hiring a Deaf counselor fluent in ASL to communicate with him. She made the whole process stress free for me as a parent.

Lisa and Sam's caring nature is evident in the way they treat their staff and camp families. My sons look forward to their summers at Camp Tuscaloosa and thanks to Lisa and Sam's compassion and kindness I can take comfort in knowing that my Deaf son is accepted and included just as his peers."

- Stephanie Renart

"Isabella had an amazing time at camp!

The variety of activities kept her engaged and excited every day. The swimming lessons were a big hit, and she learned how to swim. The counselors were fantastic-friendly, attentive, and clearly passionate about what they do.

We'll definitely be back next year!"

- Shay Lauletta

"Attending Camp Tuscaloosa has been an incredible experience for Lexi. From making new friends to enjoying the variety of activities offered, every day was filled with fun and excitement. Sam and Lisa, the camp owners, are amazing and always made the entire experience unforgettable."

- Karen Marro

"Having gotten to know Sam and Lisa over the last several years, it's clear that they are very passionate about what they do. With their commitment to our children and to the Town of Hammonton, they have quickly become a great asset to our community."

- Anthony Argiropoulos

"My son has been attending Camp Tuscaloosa for 4 years going on 5. Lots of changes were going on in his life when he began. Lisa and Sam were wonderful.

They supported him and helped him develop into a great young man who now wants to become a counselor next year. He can't wait for summer to enjoy all the activities and the friendships he has made. This is because of the great counselors and especially Lisa and Sam who have created an atmosphere of fun. They treat all the children as if they were their own. We're looking forward to another great year!"

- Steve Mahon

"Camp Tuscaloosa is a summer staple in our family. Our kids look forward to camp all year. They can't wait to see their friends, play all kinds of games, and make memories that last a lifetime.

As a parent, I trust the Seitles family and their staff to give my kids a fun and safe summer, EVERY summer."

- Michelle Curcio

"Tuscaloosa Summer camp played a vital role in providing a safe and fun environment for my child to have fun during many summers.

Love the fun events! Keep up the fantastic work."

- Stephanie McCall Perez

"Julia is very excited to return to Camp Tuscaloosa. She can't wait for all of the fun activities. Some quotes from Julia: 'There was this one time at summer camp we did a podcast with Mr. Saaam.' and 'You can take Julia out of Camp Tuscaloosa, but you can't take Camp Tuscaloosa out of Julia.'"

- Agnes & Julia Schleyer

"Camp Tuscaloosa is a wonderful experience for kids of all ages. Aside from the great friendships made with other kids, children are provided with guidance and other useful life skills from Sam and Lisa and the myriad of counselors there! You rock READ/Camp Tuscaloosa! Thank you for all you do for our kids!"

- The Mattle "Motley" Crew: Roslyn, Joe, and Ryan

"I loved when the counselors would play pie face, it was so fun. I also loved being on a real life podcast with Mr. Sam."

- Lily Griffiths (age 9)

"I don't even know where to start. Lisa and Sam are such caring and compassionate people. Their passion for the education and childcare of the READ kids is unmatched! I have had two children go through the Read program. Their confidence sky rocketed both socially and academically.

Lisa and Sam had always made each of my children feel seen and heard. Even during a very hard uncertain time for my family they were more than amazing. I will always appreciate their kindness. It was a blessing to know that my children were being taught and looked after by such wonderful people. Thank you Miss Lisa and Mr Sam for creating such a comfortable environment for our children to grow and learn!

Do the parents love the READ friends?

YES we LOVE the READ friends!"

- Sara & Randy Wetzel

"Janet and I feel that Read was huge for our daughter Addison's early development. We were very concerned about how she would open up as she was very shy. Miss Lisa, Mr Sam and the entire staff quickly brought her out of her shell and she has flourished both academically and socially ever since. I refer anyone I come across with small children to Read. I'm confident that their children will have as wonderful of an experience there as Addison."

- Butch Harmon

"My boys Seamus and Hawken both attended READ preschool as well as Camp T. They had a wonderful early childhood experiencing learning how to socialize and play inside an environment that was always positive and caring. Pulling into the property and experiencing a large open field of grass and beautifully lined old trees was the first thing that drew me in. An environment tucked into nature and connected to play based early childhood learning and development was everything I was looking for. Sam and Lisa, and their staff have always been accommodating, supportive and flexible when life makes things difficult. Their ability to provide a structured and safe space for young children to explore and experiment with a variety of educational tools felt perfect for my family. To this day, Seamus and Hawken still feel a connection to this place and their teachers even though they are now in grade school. It has been an asset to their personalities, development, and independence."

- Kim Clements-Duffy

"Lisa and Sam are magical unicorns. I cried every day thinking about sending my baby to school but was immediately put at ease when we had our visit at READ. You can tell that they love what they do and treat every child like their own. The world has Bluey and Ms Rachel, but Hammonton is the only place lucky enough to have Miss Lisa and Mr Sam."

- Jess & Matt DeRose

"We can't thank Lisa and Sam enough. Our oldest attended READ for preschool and was MORE than prepared for kindergarten. We were seriously impressed by how much she learned in such a short time. Our youngest is currently at READ and LOVES it. She has grown by leaps and bounds during her time there. Both girls will be attending Camp Tuscaloosa over the summer and they can't wait. The atmosphere that Sam and Lisa create is second to none.

Everything they come up with is so fun and creative. The most important part though, is how much they and their staff care about the kids. To say they have the patience of a saint is an understatement. We are so glad that our family gets to be part of that something special that Lisa and Sam have going on. Those that have not had the pleasure are truly missing out."

- Lisa & Tom Burdak

"When we found READ Preschool it was like finding a diamond in the rough. The staff here really go above and beyond. The kids come out well prepared in their education. The most important thing to us was outside time and more fun, hands on, educational experience. Our kids loved their time there. Science was always the most exciting for them.

The staff understood that kids need to move around and not every kid learns the same. Sam and Lisa have a passion for this. They also really listen and work with you when you have any concern. They have gone above and beyond for our kids. I cannot say enough good things about READ."

- Virginia & Todd Orme

"The owners of READ, Ms. Lisa and Mr. Sam are easily a couple of the best people we've ever had the pleasure to meet.

My daughter's first group experience was at pre-k with the Seitles family and she loved every minute of everyday and came home a happy kid! Their fun way of learning made my daughter love waking up and going to school. Ms. Lisa and Mr. Sam have the best personalities and are made to do what they do. They are always smiling and having fun and that makes learning even better for the kids. They also run Camp Tuscaloosa, the best summer camp in the world. My daughter learned how to swim and enjoyed all the fun activities they planned for the whole summer. The event days were always something to look forward to, especially alien day where you can find a dancing alien at the entrance to camp in the morning!! Things like that set the fun mood for the day and my daughter jumps out of the car excited for the day ahead. They also plan activities and fundraisers throughout the year which we always try to attend because their events you don't want to miss! I could go on and on about the Seitles and how genuinely kind they are, but I'll end this with a huge THANK YOU and we can't wait for what's in their future!"

- The DiGuglielmos

"READ Preschool was amazing! My daughter Lorelei looked forward to going every single day. When she graduated she cried because she had to leave it behind.

Sam and Lisa were incredibly welcoming, friendly, knowledgeable, and fabulous! They created an educational environment that was enticing and fun, yet structured. I watched my daughter learn, grow, make friendships, and chase curiosity (as well as toads). Lisa and Sam's dedication, patience, resilience, and care were exceptional. They weathered meltdowns, tantrums, Covid, family stuff, and came out stronger each time.

They are true gems and leaders in the child care community. Cheers to many many more years of success on all levels!!"

- Melissa Good

"We have been a part of the READ/Camp Tuscaloosa family since 2019 and cannot say enough about Sam and Lisa. The love, care, and compassion we have felt at each stage/season with Sam and Lisa, is immeasurable.

My youngest began READ Preschool at 3 years old, and then COVID hit. In a time when we all were struggling and unsure of what that meant for our kids and their schooling, Sam and Lisa became our solution, not just for my 3-year-old, but my 5-year-old who was in kindergarten at that time. Not only did they accommodate the virtual teaching for their current students, but also took in the older children to assist with their virtual learning. The sense of relief we felt as full-time working parents to have not only a solution, but a wonderful experience for our children, is something we will never forget.

It was then we felt the compassion, love and dedication from Sam and Lisa.

Being the mom of a child with ASD/ADHD can be challenging, but Sam and Lisa made us feel confident and at ease with sending our oldest there also, where he thrived and had the best time!

My sons have also attended Camp Tuscaloosa each summer since and have loved each day and have made so many memories. Sam and Lisa are the most compassionate, dedicated and caring team I have ever met. They not only manage their business well, but do it with integrity. You can also find them throughout the town at the events for the children with smiles and enthusiasm every time!

Thank you, Sam, and Lisa, for what you bring to your school, camp, and Hammonton!"

- Tania DiGerolamo-Simone

"Ms. Lisa and Mr. Sam have been such a blessing to our kids!!

Our oldest son started preschool at READ at 2 1/2. This year being at his public school pre-k(age 5) his teachers are amazed at how great of a student he is. As much as we would love to personally take the compliment, my husband and I always tell his teachers and his friend's parents, "He went to READ." His behavior at school and how he loves to go to school, we 100% thank READ for preparing him for his school career. Our youngest is currently enrolled at READ and we love watching her break out of her shell. We have noticed she is really enjoying to learn and play with all of her friends at school.

Ms. Lisa and Mr. Sam make you as a parent feel so comfortable and relieved to know that your child is always in the best of care while in their classrooms. Their compassion and kindness is out of this world! We are truly so blessed to have them in our kid's lives! Happy anniversary! We can't wait to see what the future holds and glad to be here on the journey!"

- Kayla & Mike Zsoldos