This was the first time my son did not make a big fuss about going somewhere that's not near me…read more Before hand he went to 2 different daycares and he always threw tantrums because he didn't want to be there. Fortunately we did not have this problem with Big Chief. They were very kind and my son had a blast at camp. They provided lunch so taking my child in was very convenient. One thing I wish they did was send in pictures of the fun they were having as I'm sure it would have been beautiful memories. Otherwise 10/10.

Big Chief is local legend that has enriched the community for generations. I had to comment to…read morerespond to negative reviews who are making false claims against this business that has been operating for over 70 years. I went to Big Chief as a child and have sent my own children. Many families have done the same, and will continue to do so. Miss Luanne is an expert at what she does. She hires caring, loving staff who encourage and challenge children to be their best selves. Don't be swayed by disgruntled reviews, do whats best for your child.

Posting to inform parents considering Camp Coleman. I grew up going to Coleman and decided to…read moreenroll my two children this summer. At orientation, the camp owner saw my pre k child feeling nervous. My son hadn't even met his counselors before the camp owner decided it would be mandatory for me to hire a babysitter to babysit my son in order for him to attend camp. I calmly explained that my son can be shy especially in new surroundings. My suggestions for success for my child were completely dismissed and were met with smug comments and complete lack of empathy. It was shocking and disappointing to see Coleman heading in this direction. If you are considering Camp Coleman, I strongly advise going elsewhere, where ownership cares about your children and not just your check. What kind of camp is this!?

I attended Coleman Country Day Camp every summer from ages 10-14 and I vividly remember having an…read moreabsolute blast and making a ton of great friends. I got a chance to visit them last summer when my family took my little cousin there for a day tour. I was blown away by how much they've grown both in sheer size of the property and all of the cool features they've built. Walking from the parking lot brought back so many memories. It's kind of wild how your brain can instantly bring you back to specific moments from over 20 years ago. The wildest thing that I saw they had built was their new American Ninja Warrior Course. It wasn't any rinky dink diy job either... it felt like I was on the set of the actual show! All of the staff members I met were outstanding young men and women. They were all professional, polite, and enthusiastic about their job. I remember my counselors back in the day having those same qualities and it's clear that Coleman really hires good people. I accredit my current skills in swimming and archery to the wonderful instructions that I received day in and day out when I went. Looking at the prices, they've certainly gone up since I was little but everything sure has. I'm sure if you ask my parents, they'd tell you that it was worth the cost because when the bus dropped me off in the evening each day, I was very happy but also completely exhausted. I would eat dinner, head to my room, and knock out immediately. Prior to my camp days, getting a kid like me to bed was darn near impossible. If you're looking for a phenomenal camp for your child, I'd give them a call to explore your options or to simply learn more.

I cannot say enough positive things about Merrick Woods! MW has been a HUGE blessing to my girls…read more Not only do they wake up early each morning looking forward to another exciting, fun-filled day at MW, but I can go to work and not stress or worry for a minute wondering if the girls are safe/bored/alone/insert your worry here. As a parent, you will always feel safe knowing that your kids have certified, caring teachers surrounding them. The kids even take swim lessons and reach American Red Cross levels of safety and skill. You also will not realize you are even in Merrick or Long Island for that matter once you enter the sprawling, wooded campus! We are very grateful to MW !!!!!

Both of my sons went to pre k here , and my oldest went to kindergarten as well. Great staff and a…read morequality education . It is pricy, but you get what you pay for .

My daughter attended last summer for camp and had a great time. I put my son in the 2s program…read morethis year and it's been a wonderful experience for us! He's learning more than I thought he would at this age and is excelling because of the amazing staff. Ms Samantha's 2s class has been a great start to his school experience!

It's 5 stars for me! We sent my son here when he was 3 & 4 for the pre-K programs and we are doing…read morethe same with my daughter right now. The staff is on their A-game. Good communication, punctual and polite. Some of the staff are local Bellmore residents. They take care of my daughter as if she was their own. I really love the program and appreciate all that my daughter has learned so much in the past 1.5 yrs, educationally and socially. She was a Covid baby so it's nice to see how she has matured and grown thanks to the support of teachers and staff. They also offer a lot of additional support like camp during school breaks and mom / dad events. Make sure to check them out! Thank you South Shore!

Terrible experience the counselor I meet was overworked and underpaid. I asked them how much they…read moreget paid why is it only 3.50 an hour?!? Then later on I saw children in cars without car seats without staff address it. Absolutly baffling.

I cannot recommend CRU more! I have been sending my daughter for 5 summers now and she cannot wait…read moreto go back. She always has an awesome time and does not like being picked up at the end of the day. Its also been nice that, for the most part, she's grown up with the same kids each summer and has maintained those friendships outside of camp. And the campus staff is always so engaging and fun and responsive if any concerns. There are so many on campus activities like water slides and foam parties, a big "Shingdig" carnival/bbq every summer, woodworking, edible art, dance, arcade, talent show, and so much more. They have on campus vendors come like pony rides/petting zoo, brain show games, magic shows... And the trips! The optional trips are always amazing. They change it up every summer so the kids have variation. My daughter likes to go on every single trip! Overall, camp tuition is on par with other summer camps of the same ilk. Whats super nice is they have payment plans where you can start paying in September and have months to pay it off. There are also a few different times you can get crazy early bird discounts. The administrative team is so super friendly and helpful any time you need something. If want a real CAMP experience that your child is going to look forward to going to every day and cant wait to go back to the next year, look no further! If you want your kids to have a good summer and you want to have peace of mind I would definitely recommend this place.

It's bittersweet that my almost 5 year old is moving onto Kindergarten in September. It's been an…read moreamazing few years! She has learned SO much coming here and made such a great group of friends! All of the teachers and staff are so wonderful! Highly recommend Wind N Willow!!

We are so happy we enrolled our daughter here and highly recommend it to everyone! She is currently…read morein the 2-3 year old program and loves it. She looks forward to going to school and can't wait to tell us all the fun things she did and learned. We can't say enough good things about the staff, they truly are so caring and take the time to get to know each child individually.

My mom put me in when I was about 10-9 years old and I still go, and it's honestly amazing! I have…read moreso much fun there, and the trips we go on are awesome. The hotel experiences there might be the best part. I cannot wait to go back this summer, and the counselors are so sweet and caring.

My nephew went to Crestwood as his first camp experience. He had the time of his life and can't…read morewait to go back