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!

This is a well organized camp with great trips and a full schedule. My daughter has had many great…read moreexperiences and made a lot of friends. I highly recommend the Caedmon Discovery Camp.

From the owner: The Caedmon School Discovery Camp is a travel based program dedicated to the discovery of the many…read morewonders in and around the five boroughs of New York that make this an amazing and unique city. Our facility is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, and we take full advantage of the many attractions available to entice, engage, and expand the horizons of naturally curious children. From the top of Manhattan's Empire State Building to the attractions of Coney Island, our groups will participate in age-appropriate trips and activities, guided by experienced Caedmon teachers and other talented specialists.

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.

My teen attended the summer camp and had fun with the other campers. We traveled from out of town…read moreand stayed in a hotel for the week as a special experience for her. One of the days my daughter stated that she kept asking for help and was ignored by the teachers for over an hour. I double checked the class to confirm it stated all levels of sewing experience and it does, to include beginners. While my child has experience sewing for 10+ years and previous sew camps, it is my expectation that if she asked for help, she would not be ignored. On the last day, my teen was unable to put the dress she had sewed on as they forget to include a zipper in the pattern. She stated that she mentioned multiple times that week, what about the zipper, and was ignored. She bought a zipper on their field trip and my understanding is it was the teacher's responsibility to help create a pattern (i.e. include a zipper). My daughter's dress was ripped - she ended up crying before the fashion shoot as the straps were ripped as were the sides. A floor length dress made out of satin is impossible to put over your head, without a zipper. My daughter felt as if she was being gas lighted by one of the teachers when the other teacher realized the mistake as they tried to figure out how to get the dress on her, pin it with safety pins, etc. and the teacher blamed it on my child stating she never asked for a zipper. My daughter didn't want me to reach out but I met the owner and thought she was nice and figured she had no clue what transpired and she would want to learn from this so the team could improve. I reached out the next week, left a voice mail and never received a call back. I specifically stated I wanted to speak to the owner, listed her name and shared my number and that I wanted to share some feedback from the teen camp. What could have been an amazing experience ended really poorly with a bad taste. While my daughter had fun, she should have left with a dress that wasn't ripped and for $900 I would expect the teachers to make sure the dress was actually functionable and that the child would leave with a completed product that works. If the class states all levels, someone should have made sure this dress had a zipper and my child didn't leave with a dress ripped on both sides and the top. Very disappointing.

My daughter loved the classes! What she made was really nice and fashion show she had was very fun!…read moreGreat experience and amazing teachers! I will tell all my friends about this school!

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!

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!

Used to be an unbelievable program, but after substantial staff turnover including both the…read moreteachers and the office --- its not really kid friendly anymore. If the staff changes back, would be great, but I can't see continuing given how they interact with kids.

This is for the BBT class for the kids…read more Mr Elias's focus and coaching of the techniques, including saying when it was not done correctly. Also the playfulness that made it fun for the kids.

Hello Claire, I am…read moretruly grateful for the amazing birthday party. At first, I was a bit worried since I was not home planning and orchestrating the event myself. After seeing the pictures and videos, I feel totally satisfied with the outcome. Everything looks wonderful and the art projects were perfect. The kids had a wonderful time. Thank you for hosting this perfect birthday event.

By far the best class my son has ever taken in Manhattan. Claire brings art to life for these…read morechildren- she is using so many materials and at the same time really teaching them about science, history, culture. She makes everything so fun and exciting. I am obsessed with her and this class. I would recommend to everyone!

This is the 92nd Street Season Opener Series with Swing Out Loud: Women Move the World with LaTasha…read moreBarnes. The Radiant Queen LaTasha Barnes with unmatched energy, and beauty; opens the 92nd Street Y 90th Anniversary Season & paying homage to Harkness Dance that continues to elevate excellence talent moving the Art form forward. Being a member of the 92nd Street Y, since the late 80's (my daughter attended their summer camps); has never failed on keeping their programs enriched, engaging, entertaining and inspiring to come back for more. JOIN AS A MEMBER NOW! Or, get a recommendation to become a Yelp Elite Squad member and get invited to AWESOME and INCREDIBLE EVENTS. Or you can sign up for the 92nd Street Y upcoming events/shows/programs.

I came here for an event. Easy enough to find, only a few blocks from the subway. Plenty of…read morerestaurants and bodegas and shops in the area. Building is beautiful. Nice enough auditorium for lectures, and lounges with interesting exhibits. The staff was great. There was this adorable woman manning the auditorium doors, and she was so sweet and friendly and getting really into the events, dancing etc. Nice community space.

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.

We just had my daughter Abby's 6th birthday party there and it was incredible! The kids all had a…read moreblast... The coaches were so kind and helpful and really engaged with the kids! I highly recommend hosting a party there. Thank you Kids in Sports! -Melissa G.

This program is wonderful!!! Most specifically Coach David who works on Friday mornings with the…read moreyounger ones is magnificent! He is engaging and fun and so incredibly patient and kind. I can not say enough wonderful things, the students love the class and Coach David!!