In short, if you have a quirky child who may require extra attention then this may not be the camp…read morefor you. However, if you have an easy going child who rarely has a hiccup in life then definitely consider Dwight Summer Camp. This is our 6th summer attending a local camp and in past years we have been to Bank Street, Oasis and FastBreak. PROS: Dwight's facilities are gorgeous (i.e., indoor pool, a basketball court, enclosed outdoor space etc.) and their curriculum for Adventure camp was impressive (i.e., seeing a Broadway play etc.). CONS: Unfortunately our experience did not end well. My child is ADHD which I discussed with the camp prior to signing up. I was assured this would not be an issue and reminded that the camp has a low student to counselor ratio and that their staff is comprised of experienced staff working in the field of education. My child does take medication so all things combined, it sounded like a recipe for success. In reality I was called on two occasions and told my child would need to be picked up from camp immediately. On one occasion the person calling stated "we aren't sure what happened but we can discuss when you get here." Call me crazy but as a customer the very least they could do is figure out what happened BEFORE calling me. On another occasion the camp director expressed that I was on speaker phone and "did I want to say anything to my child." My child can be anxious and sensitive so I responded by saying I would speak to them in person since I suspect they may have hard time verbalizing themselves if they are emotional. The director responded with "well, they were doing a good job of verbalizing how much they don't like this camp." Umm, well... my child is 8... and probably upset... maybe even scared... (and, yes) behaving poorly given the circumstances.... but YOU are an adult AND the director so maybe try and show up with a bit more compassion. This is a job for which you are paid to do and I am helping to pay that salary. At the time of that call I was in another state for work but expressed I would reach out to the sitter and ask them to pick-up my child. The director then expressed that my being away might explain my child's poor behavior. Ouch... I felt a bit helpless being half away across the country and that definitely felt like a kick when I was already down. I fully admit that my child is rambunctious, sometimes difficult and never perfect. They are also kind, smart, loving and desperate to feel like they belong. I've gotten my fair share of calls or requests "to speak." It's never fun and more often than not I feel disappointed but I show up, I listen and I work hard with my child to ensure the next day is a better day. Having been at this for several years I've encountered many people who lack compassion and probably should find another profession. I expect it. But in the years I have been doing this, never has a camp or program demanded I pick-up my child. In the 3 weeks we attended Dwight we had more good days then bad but the bad days were handled so poorly that I am certain we won't be returning.

Our family is thrilled with Dwight Camp. Truly as good as it gets. The counselors are inspiring,…read moreresponsible and caring; the kids are sweet and fun-loving; the activities are a healthy mix of routines and surprises; lots of swimming for fun and instruction; and nice to have an indoor option when it's too hot or rainy. The overall vibe is wonderful, everyone is smiling (in a genuine way). And to top it off, the staff are very helpful and accommodating if unusual or difficult situations arise. The director helped me when my son was struggling a bit with wanting to go to camp,, she was a lifesaver.

My name is Yeran mena I am 16 years old I played basketball in my country rep sun two months ago…read morethat I do not play well just throw balls to not lose the habit and I am crazy to find a covered court or something where they give practice can you help me can I go to practice? I'm from Bronx but I have enthusiasm and desire to play and practice basketball more in my country I did it daily help me if I can leave me the information I know a little English I am using translator

This team of guys are the real deal. They are all professional, personable, and experts in the…read morefield of basketball with a real vested interest in the kids that they train. Collectively, Ross, Tim and Nate have played on three Division I College teams, two NCAA Final Four teams, possess professional experience playing on 2 D-League and 3 European teams and in assisting coaching 3 Division I College teams. Their passion for the game and level of work ethic is infectious to the kids and can be seen in the results they deliver. Their techniques and drills are tough, but extremely effective. I HIGHLY recommend them. P.S. their summer and holiday camps are awesome!

My ten year old daughter just finished her first day at the UES location and she had a blast! She…read moreespecially loved the freedom she had to choose her own activities. "It was so cool that when I finished lunch I could go do whatever I wanted, I didn't have to follow a group like in other camps." Her favorites were the giant slip and slide, the film studio, and the game show at the end of the day. She also liked how she could always go get a snack from the counselor in the cafe whenever she was hungry. "There was fruit and goldfish and homemade yogurt things. It was great!" The setup of this camp allows children to really take ownership of their day, from what they choose to play, to when they eat a snack, to who they spend their time with. It is a very unique idea for a NYC camp, and it was the perfect place for my daughter. She can't wait to go back!

This is our first summer with Steve & Kate's and my 8-yr-old daughter and all of her friends really…read morelove it. I don't know about the other locations, but I think the person who runs this location (Mike) really goes above & beyond! My daughter loves all the activities and the counselors are all great. I've spoken to a bunch and they all seem to be college seniors or work in education (not the teenagers that some other camps seem to have). We didn't know what to expect since I couldn't find any reviews and didn't know too many people who went last year, but this has truly exceeded all of our expectations!

They finally have the right recipient at this place. Everyone from the director to maintenance…read morestaff are kind, and really care about you as soon as you walk through the doors. I hope upper management do all they can to retain the current staff in a place that has a huge turnover rate.

My review never posted so I'm reposting from my 2020 experience:…read more Goodvibes here writing a review with a heavy heart. I've never been to a NY Kids club (this is not a review of any of the teaching staff here) but I've lost $5000 to them. In Nov I called to enquire about their preschool program for 2s and expressed interest in visiting the school a few days later. The woman I spoke to over the phone told me there was one spot left. I told her I would wait to see the facility but she said I could secure a spot with a $5000 completely refundable deposit if I cancelled before April (as the spot would likely go before my visit). I paid, my mom ended up at Sloan Kettering the next day, then my daughter was sick, and the holidays came and went. But none of that matters. I was told I had until April. I requested a refund and was told ten days later refunds were not given. I spoke with the front desk- the employee who gave me a false verbal policy and processed my payment no longer worked there. Surprise! After the front desk spoke with the district manager I received a terse email 24hrs later requesting me to read their policy. I would have loved to read their policy, if I were given one before payment. I would've loved to have signed something via email or in person but still haven't even walked by the location. Sending me their real policies after payment doesn't matter, as there are no refunds period. I'm asking for a refund for a program 9 MONTHS in advance and I never signed a contract. No refunds. Must be a very in demand place. Update: I hired a lawyer and they promptly refunded my money.

We love Art Farm! Our daughter has loved every second of every class she has taken here. The entire…read morestaff, from Admin to teachers to chefs and to animal caretakers are incredible and so professional. There are not many other places in the city that have this amount of diverse education for the little ones! We highly recommend and support The Art Farm in everything that they do! Send your little one here; you will not be disappointed!

Love the art farm! My 3 year old has done the school break camps and had a great experience. Staff…read moreis wonderful and they have a great mix of activities for the kids throughout the day from art, music, cooking, seeing animals, etc. Also love that you can buy a lunch. Will be doing summer camp as well!

Today, my 6 year old told me that she is looking forward to her Chinese class (which she has on…read moreFridays)! This is her sixth week attending the brand new Chinese school located in the UES. My daughter said she loves the activities they have in the class and learning Chinese with her friends. (It's a small class setting, where kids make friends quickly). As a parent, I am pleased to see that my kid is willing to go to an 1.5 hrs long class late Friday afternoon where even an adult would have trouble maintaining their attention for that long! Not to mention, it's great to see her start reading full sentences from her Chinese book so effortlessly. The school is off to a fantastic start and we feel lucky to have such a great Chinese school located conveniently to us in the neighborhood.

From the owner: LeapUp Learning NYC offers Summer Camp and Afterschool programs including Mandarin Chinese, Public…read moreSpeaking and Debate, Chess, ELA Reading & Writing, Test Prep for ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, SAT, ACT, etc. All of our classes are small in size with both in-person and online options. Our mission is to help children maximize their learning potential and to build a multicultural community that supports families' lifelong learning needs.

Amazing place. We have held several events at this space and it is spectacular! I can't say enough…read moreabout the staff, the decor, the view, etc. Words cannot express how wonderful this place is. The shul is lovely too! This is the place to be. When people hear we are having an event here - everyone wants to come. My only complaint is I wish it was bigger. Because we had to turn people away because we were filled to capacity! I could not recommend the Safra Center more! If I could give it more stars I would!

For now I'm giving this establishment 2 stars. It is a nice place, but i just had a weird encounter…read morethat made me feel uncomfortable. I enrolled my daughter in swimming lessons, this was her second class, and I had a man come up to me asking our names and class info. He said he was the owner and had to take our info and photo for compliance. The whole experience was uncomfortable to say the least. I had to explain to my daughter what racial profiling was because she hadn't experienced that. I feel so sad and angry that this happened. I was thinking of enrolling her for the next two levels but after this, I don't think I will.

There is a multitude of different coding languages for everyone. The website that they have is…read moreextremely helpful and encourages kids to use their own brains to figure out how to do the next step. The teachers there also ensure that students aren't relying fully on them and teaching them in an extremely efficient way. Also, shout out to Ms. O for being an amazing, helpful and fun teacher!

Our son had a great time going to the Coding Space. Its a relaxed space where kids progress at…read moretheir own pace and have guidance at every step. Our son started with simple Scratch coding and moved up to WoofJS. Coding is part of our everyday life and its important that the next generation have the tools to succeed. That is what the Coding Space is providing.