Explorations is the best camp in Montreal, hands down. We have 3 kids and tried many camps, and…read moreExplorations camp is special because of its variety and the way they cater their programs to each age group. This summer will be our third year back as a family. For our youngest daughter, we love that their program has a lot of physical activity and outdoor lessons. They do cool hands-on projects every day, often combining arts and science, and they have a music teacher who she adores. Once she reached the Grade 2 level at Explorations last year, I couldn't believe the things she was doing - things like origami, coding, and even woodworking. Every day she came home excited to tell us about something new she had tried. Our middle child has been doing their Intermediate/Senior program for a couple of years now, and they're a bit more specialized, picking three activities to do in July. Our son is really into tech, so I thought he would pick all robotics and coding classes, but he's also been choosing some performance arts. The music band activity they run is phenomenal (we ended going to the NDG Music School throughout the schoolyear because our son got hooked). He also loves their comedy class, and it has made a HUGE difference for him to be doing performance activities with other kids. This is what convinced us that Explorations the best camp in Montreal. There are other camps with theatre, and other camps with electronics, but I don't know of another camp where kids can choose to do both. They also have a bunch of arts like pottery, fashion design, and animation -- which our younger daughter is really excited to try when she's old enough. Our older daughter is nearing the end of highschool, and she tried the Panorama Program at Explorations last year. It's for older students and seems to be totally focused on science (seems like their only camp level that does not have loads of variety). So probably not a good fit for your child if they don't like science at all. The Panorama students travel to different places around the McGill campus, and it was great for our daughter's independence. She honestly didn't tell us too much about it, but she liked it enough that she wants to go back again this year, which speaks volumes from a teenager who says little. They have sports, too. I don't think it's their focus, but the younger kids do have a dedicated phys ed teacher and lots of active time, and the older kids have some choices of sports activities like fencing and archery. They have soccer, basketball, and dodgeball as options for kids to do during the break times (our son says their dodgeball system is great). So if your kid is purely an athlete and just wants to chase a ball all day, then Explorations might not be for them, but if they want to do sports as part of the day, then Explorations definitely accommodates that. So we love that Explorations camp is fantastic for all three of our children, at very different ages. The variety that the young kids get is frankly unbelievable. The choices for the older kids are really good for letting them have freedom to learn almost anything - and you may be surprised by your kid's choices! And I actually don't know of many camps that do a special program for older teens, so Explorations camp stands our for serving all ages of kids with activities that seem perfect for them. *Note: these comments are about their camp in July. I just looked at their website, and I think their programs in August are more specialized with fewer choices, but they still look great. We are also going to sign up for their Winter Break and March Break camps for the first time this year, and we'll update this review to comment on those programs.

From the owner: Known for excellence in arts and technology for over 40 years, Explorations is one of the best…read morecamps in Montreal. They take pride offering learning activities that are both fun and challenging. Their activities are run by experienced educators, using high quality equipment. Small group sizes mean that kids get individual attention and space for creative freedom. They have an amazing variety of activities at all age levels, with an impressive safety record. Winter Camp and Spring Camp offer programs focused on technological activities, with outdoor breaks for physical activity. Explorations Summer Camp has courses in technology that include: AI, Coding, Robotics, Physics, Biology, Engineering, 3D Printing, and Video Game Design. Courses in arts include: Pottery, Fashion, Animation, Drama, Sculpture, Photography and Videography, Drawing and Painting - and much more. Beyond arts and technology courses, they offer social and strategic activities, such as Dungeons & Dragons, Chess, and Advanced Board Games. Enrichment Courses are available on Sundays throughout the school year, and registration for camp during the breaks is now open. With small class sizes to ensure individual attention, space is limited, so register today. So much is available through Explorations - you'll have to check out the website to see it all for yourself!

A really nice place to work out at the gym or participate in some activities such as tennis,…read morebadminton, squash, racquetball, swimming, etc. Big parking lot. Staff is professional albeit are very busy. Getting booked for an activity took more time than it needed to take. Changing rooms are functional albeit cramped. I like there's a number of stores to visit, excellent for last minute purchases for something we need such as a swimming cap or a tennis racket, etc.

Professional staff, trendy gym. Tennis, racquetball, badminton, squash, swimming, etc...read more

This review is for the summer camp... The past few months have been tough on my older son's health…read moreso much that doctors recommended him to stay in town and pass on traveling this year. Therefore, although our summer vacation was already planned, I had to cancel everything and find another alternative: day camps. Because it was kinda not planned and at the last minute, I had a lot of "we are already at full capacity for the summer" or "unfortunately we are not equipped to handle kids with special needs"... I've decided to give it a try a little bit further from my area and yay! The Centre Communautaire de Loisir de la Côte-des-Neiges agreed to give us a one week trial. Firstly, I really liked the location, just steps away from the metro. Kids usually arrived at 9AM and left at 4 PM and they also had a day care (from 7 AM to 9 / from 4 PM to 6). The groups are age-organized. The center is very well-equipped in terms of sports facilities, there's a huge gymnasium with basketball courts, a pool, etc. They organize numerous activities outside of the camp: On the second day, they had a horse riding activity (my older son had to stay home for this one but my other one went and really enjoyed it). The fourth day they had an outing at the museum.... and unfortunately for me, they realized that day that they couldn't further the experience, as my son required someone dedicated specifically to him (which I kinda knew). Although the experience lasted just one week, he really enjoyed being with kids (being at home/hospital for months is probably not the funniest for a nine-year-old) and he has still made some great memories. My little one kept going and was really sad when the camp ended last week, which is a good sign for me! The team was very friendly and professional. They have advised that if I get in touch with them sooner next year, around February, they will be able to organize themselves for my son next summer. I recommend The Centre Communautaire de Loisir de la Côte-des-Neiges for its human side.

The Chong Lee Taekwondo family is 2nd to none. They've brought out the best from our daughters over…read morethe past 10 years. And there's no doubt they'll continue to excel in all facets of their life thanks to the lessons they learn from Grand Master Evangelos, their other Masters and their Taekwondo peers. Manager Sheila Lee and her daughters run the school with utmost professionalism, cleanliness and efficiency. Highly recommended is an understatement.

From the owner: Chong Lee Taekwondo offers a tradition of excellence in martial arts training. Our philosophy,…read morecurriculum, instructors, facilities, and benefits set us apart from other martial arts academies. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced martial artist, we welcome you to join our community and start your journey toward physical, mental, and emotional well-being.