This place was nice! We went for a group outing of seven people. When I called earlier in the week,…read morethe guy said we didn't need a reservation and could just walk in for Saturday. We all planned to meet there at 5 PM, but when we arrived, they told us we actually needed a reservation and had to come back at 6:45. Thankfully, West Hartford has plenty to do, so we walked around, grabbed some food, and returned for our reservation. One thing to know is that you pick the pottery you want to paint it's not a place where you make the pottery yourself. That has pros and cons, depending on your preferences. I'm honestly not that artistic when it comes to freehand painting, so I picked a simple snowflake design (probably the cheapest option at around $14). My friends picked reindeer, cookie trays, and other fun items. Painting was fun, but you have to leave your piece for 2-3 weeks to be glazed, so don't expect to take it home the same day. The space is small, but I liked the intimate setting. The staff was also very nice, and overall, I had a good experience. I would definitely go back.

I have not had a hand in pottery since high school so this was a nice activity to do and spend…read morequality time with friends and family. Claypen is located on Farmington Avenue in West Hartford Center between Walden and Dale streets. Lookout for the sessions posted outside if looking for something specific. I was attracted to the Studio Ghibli theme they were having and immediately made a reservation. I honestly didn't know what to expect until I arrived there. Upon check in, we were shown where we'd be seated and were told that we select any ceramic on the shelf and will be provided the paints and can even replenish it ourselves from the shelf. As well as take as much time as we needed to complete our design. My daughter did her own thing and drew Sanrio on different sides while I wanted to paint Haku and my friend, Totoro. I think it all came out really well!! I looked up an image tried to copy it onto the jar. Originally using a pencil and lightly tracing it onto the surface to not affect the image, although I was told that the pencil burns off during the baking process. We were also instructed to paint more than 1 coat so that the paint will show. The whole process was easy enough. When finished, everything can be brought to the counter for payment. Essentially the painting is free, it's the ceramic that needs to be paid for. I would think that the piece is averagely priced. If wanting to be sure, definitely ask before picking a piece. I'd certainly do this again.

My son had a wonderful summer during a weird time in our world right now. Victoria and staff made…read morethe experience fun and organic-a place where kids can go and be kids! Given they couldn't do trips this year, they brought special activities to camp (petting zoo, bounce houses, etc) and really introduced normalcy back into kids lives. I commend them so much bc it's not easy accomplishing what they did! Most importantly my son was always safe and covid protocol were followed at all times-temperature checks, masks worn by counselors, sanitizing the hands, etc. We feel really lucky to have met them this summer and are so glad we could show our son some fun!!

This camp was fantastic. Simply organic fun. My children had such a wonderful season and look…read moreforward to more great times! Thank you for bringing back the true spirit of what the Hamptons are really about.

It's amazing! 10/10 recommended! This love this place! And it is so fun to learn here, and I love…read morehow everytime I do a class I learn new things! It's so cool! And I love doing all the variations of activities here at NESS! It just makes this place more interesting! And I love how I got to make new relationships with some people and also do it with my friends too! Amazing place and such a great way to spend your summer time!

Excellent summer camp experience! My son loved his instructors as well as the program.read more

This camp rocks. Our son had a blast. Terrific people, tons of activities. Cannot say enough…read moregreat things about the camp. I found it by chance on the Internet, took a chance that the reviews were accurate, and we were very happy.

From the owner: Awosting is a traditional summer camp full of happy campers, mature, experienced and…read moresafety-conscious staff, and activities practically guaranteed to make a boy's summer more fun!

Time to find a different t camp for our group. In an effort to take over the local market the…read morediluted product put out at Suffolk is not the great product and facilities we once experienced at Southampton. We just moved on and I will gladly give Southampton a 5

My children have attended Future Stars Suffolk for the past 3 summers & love it!!! One of the best…read moreparts of this camp is that all children have the opportunity to swim in an indoor olympic-size swimming pool every day with daily swim lessons. The pool is clean and well maintained. Our other favorite part of Future Stars Suffolk is the giant indoor air-conditioned sports arena that the children play in every day! I never have to worry about my children over-heating outside in extreme summer temperatures or miss playing sports and being active b/c it's raining outside. The large size of the arena is phenomenal and Future Stars sections it off for the different sports and age groups. All of the counselors at Future Stars Suffolk have been fun, friendly and attentive. The director is excellent, very visible and hands on and the entire office staff is always kind, prompt and responsive to any questions I have. We highly recommend Future Stars Suffolk!!!

This camp Is amazing! I sent my daughter here and she has millions of fun stories to tell. She made…read moreso many friends and the staff Is extremely welcoming and kind! Her favorite part was swimming and jumping into the lake with her friends. she had the best time of her life! She can't wait to go again next year!

From the owner: Camp Laurel is a private, coed children's camp in Maine where 240 boys and 240 girls come each…read moresummer to learn, laugh, play, make friends and have a great time! Children come from all over the country and enjoy a full spectrum of activities in a family environment featuring more than 40 programs in six core areas: Athletics, Waterfront, Inter-Arts, Tennis, Adventure, Equestrian.

I'm a long-time member, and I love this place. Brought my kids here decades ago, now bringing my…read moregrandkids. WT offers so much. It is very large, offers many opportunities.

** This review is for the recent company outing that took place here during the week…read more First let me start off by saying that the property is absolutely gorgeous. From the lake and hiking trails to the numerous playgrounds and pavillions Winding trails offers a variety of options. Close to the interstate you would not know that while you are here. It was that serene and tranquil. My firm had our recent company you outing hee and had a wonderful time using the property for our "Olympic" competition. We were provided with shaded pavillions as a central eating/meeting location and equipment to use for sand volleyball kickball and a relay race (which included a canoe of ride around the lake). There were several other groups on the property but I never felt "on top of them" The grounds were clean and well kept with our plenty of garbage cans and recycling bins to dispose of our catered lunch from Bear's BBQ (which was as good as eating at their brick and motor store in Hartford). It also looked like there were individual families enjoying the property but I am not sure if Winding Trails offers a separate membership for that. If you are looking for a place to hold an event large or small, I highly recommend checking Winding Trails.

Wonderful Camp for our 8 to 12 yr old granddaughters!…read more Highly recommend for a outdoor CT summer experience!

From the owner: Located in coastal Connecticut, on 740 wooded acres surrounding a mile long private lake, we are…read morethe country's oldest co-ed camp. Since 1886, we have provided a fun-filled, traditional summer camp with hands-on learning and fun in the great outdoors. Campers participate in well-rounded and adventurous programs that develop an appreciation for nature and celebrate the uniqueness of each individual. Activities include: swimming, sailing, ropes course, archery, arts & crafts, outdoor cooking, gardening, farming, sports, games, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, nature, wilderness skills, ceramics, woodworking, culinary arts, theater, gaga and more! The best thing about our camp is that you get to make your own schedule and pick the activities that you want to do!

We visited recently just to walk the trails and have a picnic. It is quite a marvelous property…read morewith an interesting history. Unfortunately it is only marginally kept up. No surprise as it would require a LOT of manual labor to put the whole farm into very good shape.

Such a peaceful place to step back; stroll, look, quietly listen, and relax. Well maintained by…read morestaff, 4H volunteers, Scouts troops.

Serene and beautiful. Small but full of color. Enjoy the grounds just be sure to close the gate…read morewhen you leave

On our way to East Rock Park in New Haven, CT, we stopped at the Pardee Rose Garden first which is…read morepart of the park. I was obsessed with all the roses, flowers. Plants, bees, butterflies, and birds. We took a nice stroll around the botanical garden. Noticed a couple having a picnic at the picnic table. It's a lovely spot.