Our kids LOVE Camp Thoreau - it's been 2 years & they plan to stay as long as they can until they…read morecan be counselors there! Really great counselors & activities!

From the owner: An engaging outdoor camp and tennis camp nestled on 35 wooded acres in Concord, MA. Our natural,…read moreoutdoor environment is the perfect setting for our low & high ropes course, climbing wall, two swimming pools (shallow & deep), playing fields, archery range, & plenty of rainy day space. We off full & half day summer camp, as well as tennis camp.

You cannot find a better, well rounded day camp in the area. The kids experience horse riding…read morelessons, arts & crafts, nature, theater dance & music, sports, archery, rocketry, Project SOAR (climbing, repelling, zip lining, etc), swimming lessons & free swim and LOTS more. This is a family run camp with a significant number of repeat staff and campers. The 2-week sessions give the campers a chance to become comfortable and competent. Many campers attend multiple sessions & I believe this is because the staff truly enjoys their work and the campers. It is such an awesome place, if only I was young again....

From the owner: Metrowest Premier Summer Day Camp for Children ages 4-12.read more

My higher grade is more for the art center itself rather than the performances. There's always a…read moresmall exhibition at the center of the building and it's nice to see artists can work on their projects late into the night. The facilities look clean and orderly, including the bathrooms and artist studios. I liked seeing all pottery made by the various artists. I also enjoyed the theater itself. While the seating itself isn't all that special, the acoustics are quality. If you expect something significantly higher than community theater here, you may be disappointed. While the performances were fine, they're not really all that polished and feel rather barebones (two actors playing one role in a production was rather strange). If you want a more grander theater experience but without going into Boston, consider Reagle in Waltham. (For all you Yelp police out there, yes, I paid $ here for tickets so I can review)

My first time back to The Umbrella Arts Center since the pandemic happened…read more I saw that they had a dinner and a show option on Thursday nights and the menu looked appealing, so I purchased the meal for $21. Dinner was available for pick up at the concession stand beginning at 6pm, while the show was scheduled for 7:30pm that evening. Traffic delayed me, so I arrived closer to 6:30pm. There was a game going on at the playground the next block over, so there were a lot of cars parked on the street, but parking was still not an issue. Dinner came in a brown paper tote and came nicely packaged and of a good portion size, so I even had some leftover. They had a vegetarian alternative (Nag's Head Roasted Yam, Grilled Zucchini and Squash, Caramelized Onions on Wild Rice (V)), but I opted for the meat - Starter: Hush Puppies with Maple Butter Entree: Pulled Pork Platter with Coleslaw and Collard Greens Dessert: Chocolate Flourless Brownie (GF) Catered by Nosh restaurant and the Concord Market. I was pleased with my meal. Sure the collared greens were a bit plain, but I was just glad to get a decent portion of vegetables with my meat and they were not overcooked. The brownie was individually sealed, and a little messy to eat, but quite good. And I had no trouble finding a seat at a table. In fact I had options. I could have grabbed a small high top for myself, but I decided to sit at an empty spot at the end of one of the 3 long tablecloth covered tables just beyond the concessions and ended up chatting with the pair beside me. I had a great experience at the Umbrella Arts Center! Quotes from the website regarding the show being performed that evening: A heartwarming musical that lifts up the beauty in second chances and the transformative nature of friendship. Percy Talbott is a spirited young woman seeking redemption. But in the small town of Gilead, she finds so much more. Based on the beloved film that took home the Audience Award at The Sundance Film Festival, the musical's rich score is marked by Americana folk rhythms, soaring melodies, and irresistible charm. It reminds us all about the resilience of the human spirit, the magic of new beginnings, and the power of community.

Our daughter, and our family, has had a wonderful experience at Donoma. From grade school classes…read moreto the full team experience, our daughter has loved every minute of her time at Donoma and we can't wait to watch her continue to thrive in such a supportive environment!

My son had a very good experience. Lindsey taught a small class of boys, and she was very nice and…read moreher instruction was excellent. The other teachers were good too. My son grew a lot in agility, strength, and balance. The class was fun as well, and he enjoyed interacting with the other kids in the class. He really looked forward to the class, and it was a great experience for him. I highly recommend Donoma.

BEWARE PARENTS: We signed our kids for 2 weeks summer camp. Our 8 year old girl was bullied for the…read morefirst 3 days (first by one boy and eventually by an entire group of boys) that 'she cant properly play, she should not be playing, she should go home...etc" up to the point she came home in tears after what is supposed to be a fun summer experience. We addressed firmly the matter with the responsible counselor and called the camp manager. Instead of taking responsibility both of them fully ignored the matter and instead blamed my husband for being 'aggressive' (when he was being firm they cant say they are handling the situation well when our kid is bullied for 3 full days and is coming back in tears). Instead of taking control and taking responsibility, they found it easier to punish us as parents and our innocent kids (yes, we have a second older son not at all part of this who was enrolled) by providing a refund without any discussion.

Great place for a kid's birthday in Spring. They all got to play soccer and other games on a big…read moreindoor field, the "coaches" were very enthusiastic and friendly, and then pizza and cake and arcade games for everyone. Super helpful staff and they were pros at managing the party, and all for a fair price. Total success!

I did gymnastics here for a few years and loved it! The coaching staff are amazing and quickly…read morebecome like family! I felt like I was being pushed as a gymnast but not out of my comfort zone or at a pace where I feared my safety! I learned how to protect my self during a fall before anything and always felt safe doing new skills as I 1) had the knowledge of how to protect my self 2) had great coaches to aid in spotting me and 3) had trust worthy equipment! 10/10 recommend

Everything about this place is the best. Not only does my daughter love their classes, but she just…read morehad the birthday of her dreams there. I cant thank Jan and everyone here that makes classes fun and everything to look forward to. I won't lie, we wanted to take our girl to Disney for her bday but she wanted her bday here more - she was the happiest little girl!

My daughter loves this place. she has been with the club now for a few years and she enjoys it. all…read morecoaches and members are great to work with.

My son, who is 11, loves fencing. He just started and wants to sign up for another class. He loves…read morethe drills, games, discipline needed, and has a great time time!