Took my seven year old grandson here last week. Worth every penny! He walked the plank, flew down…read morethe zip lines and lived all of the different tree houses. The only thing I would say negatively; I don't believe the axe throwing station should be available to anyone under at least twelve and with better supervision. There were two young boys just chopping at the target and they could not throw the axes safely. A potential accident waiting to happen. Otherwise it was an amazing day for both of us.

What a fun place for kids and adults. Filled with zip lines and tree climbing and axe throwing,…read morearchery, trampoline jumping. You can bring food as there are tables to sit. There are snacks and drinks sold and indoor restrooms. It's an all day fun place. You may host birthday parties in the tree houses as well. Music plays throughout the place which is nice. Staff is very friendly.

My kids have been going for the past 4 years and we were overall happy with it until this year…read more I noticed it's gone downhill. My daughter was especially not happy because the other campers in her group were not friendly with her, and even told her that they didn't want to be friends. she felt isolated and tried to get help from the other counselors, but they were not interested. I spoke to the director in detail as well, and asked if she could speak to the girls and see what's going on. Kids need to learn compassion and be inclusive, and it should be the counselor and directors job to make sure all the kids are happy. She did absolutely nothing. It was very upsetting that I paid so much money for this camp, but the admin didnt care about the kids at all. I also sent multiple messages and left voicemails, and Never got a response about this. My kids will never go back to this camp again.

This wasn't my first choice to tour, but I'm really glad I did. I saw a lot during the visit. What…read moreI love most about the school is how low the turnover rate is--most of their teachers have been there for a while, and that says a lot about the center. Everyone seemed genuinely friendly, and it didn't feel staged. The kids were playing normally, and some misbehavior was happening like you'd expect, but the staff handled it appropriately based on what I saw.

I wanted to like this school but the staff is very unfriendly and rude to parents. When they need…read morechildren to fill the school, they will be nice as can be. But as soon as kids are enrolled, they are too good for everyone and can't even return simple e-mails. Not the environment I want my children growing up in.

***DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE**** I don't post things like…read morethis lightly, but I feel a responsibility to share our experience in case it helps another child or family. Chesterbrook Academy - Newtown Square has been the worst childcare experience of my 13 years as a mom. In our experience, the environment was cold, harsh, and deeply unsettling. When children are sad or crying, they are placed in a so-called "cuddle corner" and intentionally ignored--no one is allowed to speak to or comfort them until they stop crying. Teachers follow a strict "no response" approach, meaning kids who are screaming, throwing, or clearly distressed are simply ignored. The level of rudeness, judgment, and lack of warmth from staff has honestly left me bewildered. My child came home crying many days, saying the teachers yelled at them--and I personally witnessed teachers yelling at children right in front of me. Leaving your child in someone else's care is already incredibly hard. You expect compassion, patience, and basic emotional safety. That was not our experience here. I can't speak to other Chesterbrook locations, but Chesterbrook Academy in Newtown Square is one I would strongly urge parents to avoid. If sharing this helps even one child have a safer, more loving experience elsewhere, it's worth it

Oh how quickly this place went downhill after the previous principal left. If your child does not…read moremeet their standards, there are teachers who will verbally judge and criticize your family. Severe lack in communication (no reports for injury, no pickup ID confirmation for non registered adults, etc). Management is struggling, and they cannot keep their teachers around for more than a certain amount of time. Just so sad and disappointed.

Recommend for kids as it's got arcades, mini bowling, big playground, for kids birthdays with a big…read moregroup. The games need some updating as some are a little older. Lots of parking, would recommend for kids younger than 10

We were looking for a place to take the kids on a really cold day. Most of the indoor playgrounds…read morerequire a timed appointment, but this place didn't so we decided to give it a try. First of all, I think the price is a bit high for the little it includes. I think it was $12 per kid (adults free) but all that gets you is access to the climbing/slide area. You have to buy a card for all the games, rides and other activities. However, it was nice to let our kids run around for a bit, although of course they didn't want to spend time in the climbing area when there were games and other attractions all around. One other nice thing is you can leave and come back all day long. We choose to grab lunch elsewhere and come back for some more fun. Don't think I would be back but happy it was available when we needed somewhere to go!

I recently starting coming here more often because Delaware members can access Pennsylvania YMCAs…read more All you have to do is sign a liability form and then every time you check in, you tell the staff that you are from the Delaware branch. All of their work out facilities are on the second floor (except the pools). They have a large studio where almost all of the classes are held, a walking track (which overlooks two basketball courts below), and a HUGE fitness center. My favorite part of this gym is the fitness classes they offer; which include HIIT, Zumba, Combat, Yoga, Pilates, and more!! The instructors are fabulous and I haven't met one that I haven't like yet.

This is an animal gym for animals…read more The pool is too hot for serious lap swimmers. This is, sadly, typical for YMCA pools. But what is not typical? Abandoned Band-aids and wax earplugs in the water, hairballs that never get cleaned or filtered away, water that is too cloudy to see through after the summertime day-camp kids have their way with the place, and off-the-charts unhealthy indoor air quality (don't swim here with asthma). Plus there's the one lifeguard who asks for your phone number. Every time he sees you. Nothing in the building ever gets cleaned. The locker room mold is off the charts, and dust and lint accumulating on the air duct vents suggests a serious fire hazard. Speaking of nothing ever getting cleaned, please do not touch the plastic turf in the weight room unless you want to smell like it for days. The residue of Axe body spray, Drakkar Noir, and eau de dirty sock/foot sweat from people who take off their shoes and stroll around like they're the beach has steeped the turf to the point that it will literally stain your sneakers. A handful of the weight machines are already out of service less than two months after being purchased. Not sure if this says more about the clientele or the fact that the Y bought these machines from Temu. This place gets so crowded during peak hours (which is most of the day) that it's nearly unusable, and the crowding is compounded by (1) bad behavior and terrible gym etiquette which goes (2) selectively enforced by YMCA staff. Forget about using the weight sled; two boys are lounging on it. You wanted to use the landmine press? Sorry, a woman has built herself a dumbbell nest right in front of it. You want to use the plyo boxes? Too bad; a guy is draped across them while FaceTiming his naked girlfriend and you're about to be on camera. You'd like to walk on the track? Unfortunately, a woman and her small children need, for some reason, to walk five abreast and will give you a death stare every time you try to pass. Don't even get me started on the number of inappropriate and incorrect exercises the personal trainers have their clients doing. I guess it's convenient to have a physical therapy business across the room because yikes. It's no wonder the Upper Main Line YMCA won't give us reciprocity to use their facility. This is a human zoo. For what you get, this place should cost $5 a month. I will never get over the nerve of the Rocky Run YMCA spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a lobby facelift when they are so badly in need of capital improvements to infrastructure, staff training, and some gym staff who actually know what the hell they're doing.

They let me drown when I was 4 and didn't tell my parents. When I woke up on the side of the pool…read morethe life guard yelled At me for being in the deep end alone. If she had been paying attention, I probably wouldn't have drowned

From the owner: The Garrett-Williamson Foundation provides quality educational and recreational programs for…read morechildren. The Foundation owns and operates Garrett's Way childcare and learning center serving infants 8 weeks of age through Kindergarten and Camp Garrett summer day camp serving youth age 5 through 15.

If you are looking for a place to micromanage the order in which your child eats the food you pack…read morein their lunch, this place is for you. Lots of impractical rules, including the one where PF goldfish are considered "unhealthy" snacks, and therefore are banned. CCHD is in there on a regular basis. Keep looking, the prices are low & the registration is easy for a reason.

I could not believe how much fun my children had last summer at Discovery. They did day trips to…read morethe shore and even overnight camping experiences. When it rained they went to the movies or had other off property indoor activities. Swimming was daily fun while being carefully supervised. Ms. Robin has a long history of studies ranging from early childcare development to food & nutrition safety. Kudos to a job well done. My kids are bugging us to go back for the 2016 season.

Goshen friends is such a wonderful community for little ones. Our daughter was only able to have…read moreone year of preschool and we are so grateful we chose goshen friends for that one special year. She was well prepared for kindergarten and developed such a positive outlook on school. It is a warm and welcoming environment for not such the students but also the families. It felt so natural to start our youngest there in the 3's class this year after completing the "by my side" program together the year before. We look forward to the festivals and holidays gatherings. We've made so many friendships that will last years beyond our time there.

From the owner: The program at Goshen Friends School is based on the philosophy that children learn best through…read moredynamic play. Throughout the school year, our young learners ages 2-5 are engaged in a variety of activities that are designed to help them grow socially, emotionally, creatively, and academically. Goshen’s experienced teachers honor each child’s individual spirit, helping them to grow independently while teaching them the value of friendship and teamwork. Year-round, students learn and play both inside and outside. A robust holistic and experiential curriculum in all classrooms includes thematic, play-based lessons that nurture pre-reading, pre-writing, pre-math, and pre-science skills. All students enjoy “specials” classes in art, music, and Spanish, as well as an outdoor education class that takes advantage of the school’s 10-acre campus with nature-based activities like story walks, treasure hunts, gardening and yoga. The curriculum engages the youngest students in preschool through the oldest students in pre-kindergarten with opportunities for hands-on learning that spark children’s natural curiosity and desire to learn. Goshen Friends School offer preschool and pre-kindergarten classes for children ages 2.7-5 years. Additional programs include lunch bunch / extended day (after care), a popular summer camp, and By My Side, a gentle introduction to preschool for toddlers and their grownups (often referred to as a Mommy and Me).