My 7y old attended BAK summer camp two summers ago and absolutely loved it. It's a very…read morefree-spirited place, with warm and attentive staff. They spent lots of time outdoors in Prospect Park in live painting / drawing sessions, had a wonderful field trip and learned a lot. She still has vivid and happy memories of performances and songs they learned. Made her relaxed, rested and inspired. Will go again next summer!

Just checking in after our 3rd summer with Brooklyn Arts for Kids and yes, it's still the best…read more It's such a gift to have a place where each kid is acknowledged and respected as an individual, and can be free, creative, and inspired. The space just buzzes with creative energy. Truly a special part of our lives!

Fantastic place. My kids go to a summer camp here and they're having the blast everyday. Teachers…read moreare so sincere and take really good care of children. They prepare so many exciting activities for each day and my kids come home with a smile on their face. I'm sure regular school days are awesome too! Also, It's in the very convenient location! There are many choices of buses and subways to take. Shops, restaurants, and cafes are around.

We love Kiddie Korner. Our eldest started there aged 15 months and our youngest aged 7.5 months -…read moreand both continue to be very happy there (eldest is now 4 years old). Here's what we like: - Welcoming/warm atmosphere: the staff all seem to genuinely care about every child and support their individual needs. - Curriculum: with babies/young toddlers, we initially just wanted a safe and loving environment for them while we were at work. But we've also enjoyed seeing them learn and grow in every way. New concepts, numbers, the alphabet, etc - and of course, lots of songs - they cover it all. - Activities: art, yoga, "science lab", and Music Together - these have been great for our littles ones. - It's also nice to feel a part of the community, even though we're not Jewish. Many of the families are from different cultures/backgrounds. And it's kind of fun to hear your child pick up bits of Hebrew. The only real drawback is that October can be challenging with so many Jewish holidays (not all of them observed by other NYC schools). But we still love sending our baby and our preschooler to KK.

My son is about to start his 3rd year doing home run baseball camp in Brooklyn - he's thrilled and…read moreso are we. The head coach is professional and encouraging, the counselors know their stuff. My son has so much fun and has learned new skills each summer.

Home Run Baseball camp is the apitomy of what I would look for in a camp…read more 1. Most important-Fun! My son plays travel baseball and had done baseball camps but this camp he always came home beaming because they make sure to play lots of actual scrimmage, games and know how to have fun. 2. Energy: The coaches and staff are pumped to have your kids and can tell they always bring the energy. 3.Its more than baseball: if you ever listen to Coach Mac (John McCarthy) and staff talk to the kids their talking points are always about sportsmanship, respect, leadership things that may not necessarily be taught in the class they are talking to your kids every day about. 4. family run business: if you look at the emails this is a family run business not a large entity and is a not for profit. 5 Give back: I've had the honor to speak with Coach Mac the owner and he exemplifies it's all about giving back. His goal is to give of himself 100% to each of your kids on and off the field. He will never talk about all the not for profit work he devotes his life to giving back to needy kids outside of this camp but this is the type of owner and organization I would want to support.

We were visiting family in NYC this summer with a 2- and 4-year-old, and quickly realized two…read morethings: apartments here are not big enough when you have to entertain 2 energetic toddlers, and AC is life. Honestly, my little ones started testing my sanity by our 3rd day on the trip, but then my SIL recommended I take the kids to PlayWell that morning...and they loved it. We dropped in for two hours and the time flew by. Both kids were so happy, got to burn off their energy, and I didn't even get the "I'm bored" complaint! The highlights: 1. The Ultimate Heat Escape: It's spacious, bright, super clean, and beautifully air-conditioned. A total oasis when it's melting outside. 2. Caters to different interests: The variety of activities is top-notch. They have high-energy set-ups like swings and a zip line, brain-boosting pegboards and puzzles, and pretend play activities like a kitchen and wooden train sets. 3. Smart layout: The space is designed with different zones, so kids can actually get a little separation and quiet space if they prefer, especially nice for the younger kids. 4. Perfect for all paces: It easily handles everyone from crawlers to high-energy kids who like to run or bounce around. We've been to a lot of play spaces, and this one has been one of our favorites. A must-visit!

Went for a child's 4th bday - so fun! They had so many different activities for children of all…read moreages and a nice set up for bdays. We appreciated how clean, safe and friendly it was.

Sent both my kids to this wonderful school. I trust this place with my heart and soul, they used to…read morebe in 5th ave but moved 3 blocks up on 8th Ave and 41st. The whole staff is very professional and my kids always felt so happy in this school.

The best childcare place in the neighborhood. They are very interactive, not like some daycares…read morethat just give toys to the kids and let them entertain themselves. This is like a school but with play based learning. And they pay a lot of attention to hygiene as well.

My son attended this after school program while in pre-k at K280. It is fantastic. The kids have a…read moregreat time, make sweet friendships, and learn a lot about sharing, cooperation, how to play with each other, how to be kind and patient with their friends, etc. The director Jenny is wonderful- very experienced with this age group and knows how to connect with the kids and keep them engaged. They handled the crazy 2020-21 school year beautifully and found creative ways to make the program happen safely during tough circumstances. I highly recommend this program, I always felt like my son was in good hands and getting personalized attention.

With few programs in NYC targeting early childhood social skills, A Playdate Everyday guides young…read morechildren to build skills needed to initiate play and build strong friendships! My daughter, Alyssa, attended the after school program during her pre-k year. I always found myself waiting around for an extra 15 minutes when it was time to pick her up because she was happily engaged in play with her peers. The program is well thought out and crafted in a way that provides an appropriate amount of guidance and exploration. Through this program, children are naturally encouraged to build gross motor skills, verbal and non-verbal communication, collaboration, and problem solving. As an early childhood educator myself, I hold Ms. Jennifer, the program, and her staff in high regard and highly recommend it for parents of young children as they are developing the skills needed to be successful in the 21st Century. Presently, a year later and in Kindergarten, Alyssa still references skills and scenarios to build new friendships in school, at lunch/recess, and on the playground. Thank you for this support for my child and as a parent. I truly see the importance of providing social opportunities for Alyssa to continue developing strong language skills and hope to see the program continue to flourish!

Pretty cool place it has Tennis playing for kids and adults , Basketball , soccer ,Volleyball and…read moreLacrosse, etc sports , And there a Fitness gym with two television set on News12 Brooklyn .An there a big indoor swimming pool which leads from 3 feet and the other side leads 12 feet . I usually love to go to Coney Island beach during the summer months but unfortunately when the winter months are here i cant go to the beach because its cold , so i come here to the indoor pool during the cold winter months . Thanks to Christina K. for signing up my membership . every time I'm off from work i come here to relax in the gym or the pool , just get away from my problems to relax my mind .in the indoor pool area there a life guard on premises and there place upstairs for parents or guest to watch and sit down when there swimming lessons in sessions !!!! P.S. There have lot of Kids activities , like summer camp and after school camp . There affiliated with the YMCA. i was doing some research i never knew YMCA started in London, U.K. (lol I'm reading this comment on someone review about the y , name : Mike H. , he mentions he rather leave his kids with Michael Jackson instead of this place or let his kids play on the highway , lol . Brooklynites mouth have no filter lol smfh , perfect example judge Judy she don't sugar code sh*t lol she a true brooklynite ) Very Convenient by the mta transportation: Bus: B44,B36,B3 Subway: (If you take the b44 bus to Northern Williamsburg direction you can transfer catch the 2,5-Trains at the Flatbush Avenue ,Train station to Manhattan and The Bronx ! , Or the B3 bus to Avenue U , Train station. Q-Train line . personally i believe the B44 bus is much faster than the B3 bus to transfer to the subway !!!!).

It's a cost-efficient gym and that's the only reason it's not a 1/2 star. But the pool has many…read moreissues, there are 3 lanes, fast lane, middle lane and slow lane when it comes to swimming but the rules don't get enforced, you constantly have little kids and old people in the fast lane just hogging it swimming like they're on vacation. This makes getting an intensive workout in difficult when it comes to the pool, they need to enforce the rules. If people constantly have to pass you in a lane, you don't belong in a fast lane. Second issue is the gymnasium, you barely have time to play your favorite sport. They will dedicate hours of time to useless sports like tennis, soccer, pickleball? It's very inconvenient and not worth it. One thing I did like is the Sauna, the Sauna I had no problems with, it was never full and it does its job.

I heard about this place through a friend who was learning how to swim. As I am ending my 1st level…read moreof swim, I can say that I enjoy this very much. My swim instructor, Michael R, has been supportive and kind throughout the whole process and very patient with dramatics. If you would like to learn to swim, even at your big age, I would encourage you to check this facility out. There are so many activities for all ages to engage in. Tell a friend, tell a friend, tell a friend. The only complaint I have is the number of classes in one pool. It can be annoying to bump into another class space, especially when you are nearing the deep end of the pool.

My son takes swimming lessons here. Things seem semi organized. The staff looks pretty young but…read moreknows what they're doing. The locker room needs a facelift. The pool is a pretty decent size. My son enjoys it and thats all that matters to me.