Great idea in the 70's. Still ran like it. I had three kids in the camp last year. Problem after…read moreproblem. I will share three to keep the reading to a minimum. 1st. my 8 year old daughter we not feeling well and she went to the nurses office. The nurse thought it was a good idea to ask her if she had her period. My daughter has no idea what that is and for them not to ask the parents is completely ignorant and unexceptionable.2nd. They lost our payments and could not explain why. They have no management systems to handle the billing and was a horrible experience. 3rd. I was in the office trying to handle one of these problems and the lady was extremely condescending to me and completely disrespectful to two young staff members in front of me. Needless to say he lost three campers for many years to come. Don't look at as old world charm and more like ran down and horribly ran.

This is a great day camp. When I first moved to town, it was recommended to me and we scheduled a…read morevisit. After, both of my children attended when they were in 3-8 grades for most of the summer. It is a sweet, old-school camp that has an overnight camp feel, without the overnight. Swimming, arts and crafts, and more!

My daughter recently attended a birthday party here where the goal was to make a blanket made of…read moreyarn--great party favor, right! The only issue was that it didn't seem as though enough time was given for 9/10 year olds to successfully complete the task within 2 hours... that also included pizza and birthday cake time... and you know, just having fun! I believe some of the children's attention span wandered... and it was absolutely freezing in there... that didn't help the overall experience on a very cold, raw, rainy January day. Some pros were that there was plenty of parking in front on a Sunday. The assistant, Adrianna, was a very pleasant, helpful gem.. and the blankets (those that were finished) came out really cute and soft. Great idea, a little rusty in the execution.

I have heard great things about the "paint party" concept, but have never done it prior to coming…read moreto the Paint Party Studio. I went with girlfriends & family for part of my cousin's bachelorette party. We had a BLAST! We brought some wine & snacks, and had the best time. Eileen was great to work with to set up the night - and very accommodating. The people that help run/teach the class were awesome - Lucy was so much fun! We are still talking about what a fun night it was. It was more about getting together and doing something different rather than painting something to bring home and hang. Will be back! Thank you for a great experience!

Fantastic Art studio where kids go to make art and have fun! Register early for events like summer…read morecamp because they sell out extremely quickly and then you will have to get on their waiting list in hope that a spot opens up. Great location with plenty of parking and a fun park right across the street. Downtown HOPEWELL NJ is a great place to hang out, shop and have lunch or dinner at the many great restaurants in walking distance from each other and Art Sparks.

A wonderful place! My son has been taking lessons there for several months. He can be shy and quiet…read moreat times; however, Julie, owner and teacher, is sweet, patient and welcoming. We also had my toddler's birthday party there and, when we had to reschedule the date due to inclement weather, Julie was extremely flexible. The party was a huge success, despite the fact that many guests couldn't attend. I can not recommend Art Sparks more highly. So glad we found it!!!

It's that time of year again - annual retreat for work!…read more Last year was our inaugural retreat and as 2024 Retreat Planner I created an immersive arts n crafts Afro futurist healing experience. I was really amped that our ED continued that tactile, creative vibe this year by booking us some time at the pottery. The last time I sat at a potters wheel was in 8th grade and my mom STILL has the flower pot cum remote control holder 32 years later. I was psyched to get back to it. Here's the rundown: A LOT is possible in a little over an hour. Our instructor Karen was phenomenal. A former teacher, she had a real knack for instruction and worked well with our group of adult learners. So much so that she glossed over our 12 yr old giggles about the ahem "shapes" all of the pottery wheel clay starts as. IYKYK. And if you don't, you'll find out. We had the opportunity to make 2 pieces: one from the wheel and another from the table. Once the pieces are done and colors selected, Karen will fire in the kiln for pickup at a later date. The space is gorgeous - yall know how I pine for my college days in New England. Close your eyes and it's like you're in the verdant forests of Vermont. The space is clean and well-lit with enough room to move around. It's easy to lose childlike wonder and fearlessness as we age. I love places where adults can explore, make mistakes, and fall in love with a new craft or hobby. And Karen has a wonderful way of making you feel confident, artistic, and determined as you learn something new. I definitely see myself coming back here alone or with friends. I can't say enough wonderful things about this experience!

The owner is lovely, she treats all of her clients with respect and she handles your finished work…read morewith care. You will get back a finished product glazed properly, that is still in the shape you left it in. So these items can be given as gifts later on.

The owners Nitin and Archana are scammers, beware. Especially any promos, please beware they will…read moresay something and actually make you sign something totally different. These people think they are in India where they scam customers and think they will get away with it. For your money that they scam you out of, they will give you the run for your money. Absolutely disgusting!

This place is awesome. They had my kids making custom Minecraft items in no time. Kids learn to mod…read moregames and interact with each other in a fun way. The staff is very kid friendly and know how to keep the kids engaged. I highly recommend this place for anyone who is looking to give their kid an edge in becoming more computer savvy.

Last year my son went to idTech Camps for the first time. He went for two weeks, taking game design…read morecourses. My son loved the camp. He learned a lot and really liked being around other kids who are passionate about technology. The staff to student ratio is great, so kids get the help and direction they need. The facilities are good, allowing each camper to access the equipment he needs. It's a pricey camp, but worth every dollar. My son is going back this summer.

My now 14-year-old son has attended ID Tech Camps for the past three years. The first year he did…read moreit as a day camper and the second two he had the full experience of the overnight camp. What a tremendous experience. This has given him an opportunity to be around like-minded kids and not only have an educational experience, but a social one as well. As much as he enjoys hanging out with the other campers, he's a huge fan of the instructors too and truly looks up to them. Based on his comments and what I've seen when dropping him off and picking him up, the instructors relate well to the campers. That's a huge plus. As a parent, my expectations for what he gets out of the camp are realistic and have been met every year. I don't expect my son to walk out of there an expert in whatever course he took that week. As long as he had fun, was challenged and inspired, and made some friends if even for a week, it was a worthwhile experience. He's already looking forward to doing it again this year.

Have had the Meraki team come on two different occasions to my school to engage with parents…read moreseparately. The adults had a wonderful experience as they got to work on their creative side. They felt the experience to be therapeutic. The Meraki staff are extremely knowledgeable and friendly.

My boys now 7 and 12 attended Steve and Kate's camp in Princeton last year (2024) and loved it…read more They attended camp again this year and are having a wonderful time exploring baking, STEM, and outdoor activities. Each day they offer something different. One day when I picked my boys up, they said "why did you come so early, we were having fun." Steve and Kate's offer camp hours from 8 to 6 and provide snack and lunch, which is a bonus. The camp councilors are respectful and friendly. I know that my boys are in good hands when I drop them off for the day.