My son went to Barking Cat last summer for just two classes and still asks to go back. Karen (the…read moreowner) is very imaginative with creative learning. I'm sure we'll be back!

Barking Cat is exactly what you want in an art studio for children. Karen has boundless energy and…read moreenthusiasm and an endless list of engaging projects, and she has an amazing rapport with young kids. My younger son has been going to Barking Cat since he was three, and it really is the high point of his week. He'll talk about the projects he did there all week, carry them around, take them to bed within. And I can see that she has a similar effect on other kids there. Barking Cat is an undiscovered gem. There are classes for a range of ages and the prices are quite reasonable. If you live in Windsor Terrace or Kensington and have a small child with any interest in art (or even one who doesn't seem to) you should look into it. It seems like attendance has dropped off a bit after the pandemic, which is a shame. Kids are missing out on the best art experience of their childhoods.

Today was my daughter's 1st time here and we were 8 mins late. At first it seemed as if they were…read morenot expecting me but after a few mins the lady came back and took my daughter in. Honestly i expected them to just teach her for the remaining 20 mins being that they had other kids there whom had arrived early for their turn. But they gave her an amazing introductory class that made my daughter very comfortable and wanting to go back. DO NOT FORGET BUG SPRAY, like i did! While my daughter rode her horse i spoke to the staff whom were very nice but serious about what they do. Which was reflected in the way the other parents there spoke about their experience there. We will definitely go back. Very happy to have found this place in nyc!

Poorly run place. Riding instructors are volunteers, unpaid and poorly treated. The owners are…read morerude and condescending to volunteers. I witnessed volunteers getting abused and talked down to. Most of the volunteers left because of bad treatment. Don't bother to volunteer here there are better places than this.

My daughter attended this after-school program last year, but we have since moved. I thought it…read moreworth a review as she really enjoyed this place and loved all the instructors. Somehow her obsession with all things anime and Hatsune Miku did not wear on the instructors, who seemed attentive, helpful, and accommodating. The children are taught how to use TinkerCad, Gimp, and 3D print. You can also learn Ableton and other programs. This is really a place for future engineers, programmers, and designers. Two snacks a day are available to tack-on automatically to your account (I believe we paid $45 per visit) at $2 so $47 is your end visit fee. Kids stay from 3:30 - 6:30. This was great for my home school kid who was not getting much socialization in. She did make a couple of friends. I wasn't really as involved a parent as I could have been, but I did notice that parents who wanted to hear about their child's daily progress were filled in. Desk people and instructors were very open and communicative (even though busy). Shout out to Andy, with whom my daughter seemed to have a lot of laughs with, or so she said. If you've got a $200 per month budget and a burning desire to instill a love of technology in your kid or just want to avoid the fear of a broken arm resulting from karate or football, this might be the place for your miniature human. edit: I believe it might be just 3:30 - 6:00.

My daughter is 10 years old, and she recently had a private Minecraft party at the Brooklyn…read morelocation. I can't say enough about how happy we were! The instructors were wonderful--facilitative, interactive but not domineering or over-directing. The girls were able to play for 2 hours in a networked environment with excellent equipment, and they had a blast! They also got to try out Minecraft on a VR rig which was an exciting add for them. She has also participated in their summer day camp program, and was very happy with both the Minecraft Architecting program and the DJ program. It is a wonderful way to expose her to different technologies and tools with great guidance to see what she is interested in!

My son had been cooped up, in front of his computer trying to virtually learn without having any…read morephysical activity during the day. I discovered Game Lab and the various flexible programming they provide for children. The mid-day recess sessions and the after school sessions have become an absolute game changer for my very active son. After just 2 weeks of attending Game Lab's programs, my son is almost back to his old smiling self. He looks forward to running around in the park with his kids playing organized games by attentive safety monitors. I am looking into additional programming for my tween (11 yo) with Game Lab this summer. Thank you for this very thoughtful program from a parent who was desperate to find uncomplicated yet very well thought out program for kids to RUN AROUND!

So glad to have this place downtown now! Brooklyn Game Lab is the solution I was looking for, for…read morecreative, outside-of-the-box, problem solving and enrichment. I love this place for my girls, 5 and 7 years old. The game lab offers after school classes, but in June I was interested to try their all-day summer camp. (Bonus that they offer early drop off and late pick up, for working parents.) When I came to pick up my daughters, they didn't want to leave. They felt triumphant that they had played and explored new games that stretched their problem-solving skills, teamwork, and social negotiating skills with other children, with whom they worked on creating their games. Staff are professional, caring, very careful with finding out kids' needs, and patient. My girls look forward to going back.

This is a GEM of a place to take your young kids. I have 2 kids under 5 and am always looking for…read moresomething to do with them when the weather is not favorable. This indoor playground is fantastic. Owner is kind, smart and kid friendly. The space is safe, fun and has divided play areas. There is a small stage for kids to perform, a sandbox, a mini soccer goal and ball, an area for kids under 2- but my favorite part is for the parents. A small seated area that you can bring your tea or coffee and sit with a book or laptop and catch up on whatever you need to. Plenty of toys around. They have various prices and packages to fit your need in 1.5 hour blocks that were perfect for the little one. The area is sanitized daily and is kid safe with corners and furniture clearly designed for little ones. Super happy and satisfied and will be a back many more times. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

The teachers are the best. They're so engaging and have a way with toddlers. I appreciate how much…read moreattention and care they give my daughter and they bring great energy to the classes.

MyGym is the new highlight of the neighborhood! Their classes are just fantastic, and it's one of…read moremy kids favorite things to do all week. The teachers are high energy, kid friendly, and clever in how they include each little one in the activities. The activities are creative, smart and fun ways of developing motor skills appropriate for that age. They have multiple classes each week for each age, some open play slots, and seasonal events which are very fun. It's also managed very well. Registration is online, they send email updates about special events, etc. I can't rate this place highly enough!

SHORT REVIEW: FIVE STARS…read more This is our second "semester" with Robofun and it is a great haven for children where they learn many skills for their future. LONGER REVIEW: I recently attended a tech event which focused on the future of AI and Big Data. When someone asked a big data person from IBM: "What are the important skills that children need today?" he replied: "Empathy, Teamwork, Aesthetics and Creativity" These are all of the things that Robofun provides for my daughter. At first glance it looks like the kids are just having fun but the work that the children do teaches them skills that they can apply to their future selves. The founder, Laura Hart, is a graduate of Harvard Graduate School of Education and she genuinely cares about children and what's best for them. She's also a nice person so naturally her staff and teachers are great at what they do. They care for the kids and teach them skills in a way that helps build the children's confidence and create really unique projects. I usually get pretty bored at summer camp presentations but at RoboFun, when the children presented their work, I was so impressed with the robots they created where they coded, how some composed music, how they worked closely with their teammates, and proudly presented their projects. This is an excellent learning environment for my children and they cannot wait to attend every day! FIVE STARS

The Minecraft course is fantastic and I'd recommend that all you gamers try it out! And for the…read moreparents it supports nonviolence so the kids can just focus on creating! And mr mark is such a good, kid friendly teacher. My kid says he is really nice and kind.

My kids have been going to ESF for the last 4 years and love it! The instructors are top notch, the…read moreactivities are engaging and varied and the Riverdale campus is gorgeous! It is a chance to let city kids spend the summer with grass and space. I have found the counselors to be very good and the administrative team is amazingly helpful and supportive with anything that arises. I highly recommend this camp!!!