My children have been going there for over 5 seasons collectively. Camp Director Johnathan is the…read moreincredible driving force behind this wonderful camp. His entire staff is impeccably trained - everyone always has a smile and warm/welcoming words (and it's not fake, it's the culture there). Not only are the facilities great (GAGA pits, 2 pools, high ropes course, giant zip line, archery, arts & crafts, drama, etc etc and fields for: baseball, soccer, flag football and lacrosse...the kids even get to play dodge ball) but the staff is simply amazing - incredibly supportive and patient, always there to help and encourage. Campers not only learn how to win but more importantly they learn how to lose and have sportsmanship. The camp has an underlying philosophy based around helping each child become their superstar self - excelling at something. They also teach how to be social with their peers, how to be a good citizen, how to take responsibility...basically how to be a good person in all aspects of their lives. The five pillars of Oak Crest's "Code of Living" are" · Integrity · Responsibility · Leadership · Resilience · Fellowship In addition to all of this - Oak Crest offers free lifetime camp experiences to children of Military/Police families that have fallen on hardships!

As an employee, I cherished the memories and friends made at this amazing camp. As a mom I am…read moregrateful for all the wonderful experiences our kids had at Oak Crest. Beautiful facilities and well prepared staff. If you are looking for your kids to become confident, independent and learn something in the process, choose Oak Crest or one of its sister camps Tamarack or Pine Grove.

Most of the staff are very young kids and it is very unorganized. My cousin attended and got a lot…read moreof anxiety because of this.

As the last day of camp finishes today, I just wanted to alert this Yelp community to the amazing…read moreexperience Camp Riverbend (in Warren) has provided for our daughter this Summer. Obviously there was some hesitation with allowing our daughter to attend any camp this year, but the Breene family that runs the camp was amazing not only from a logistical point of view but also in providing a safe "normal" environment for kids to enjoy. We have joked (but not really joking) that other entities should take notes on not only how to do proper communication but then effectively implementing and providing an environment in which all participants could feel safe. If the Breene family can provide this type of atmosphere under the circumstances they faced this Summer, imagine the experience they can provide when, hopefully, things are a bit more normal next Summer! Please consider Camp Riverbend for your child's next Summer camp experience.

Great coaches and baseball skills training! Kids like to come and train longer than required to. My…read moreson enjoys the training and building his baseball skills! Thank you!!

Write this review as an update to my original month ago, it is a continued excellent experience as…read moremember here as our family continues to come for twice a week for 48 weeks a year. Every aspect from staff to facilities to programming to to member administration have all been tops and perfect. They have all the skills, experience and tools with which to carry out their mission realized every hour of every day. It is such an important instrumental part of the community and we are so lucky to have their organized support therein. First the swimming: the aquatics program is infamously strong for every person of every skill from limited abilities all the way through Master swimmers with a few Olympians along the way. But really it is the everyday swimmer who comes and enjoys this experience with others simply and quietly that makes the quiet community so happy. Aquatics instruction can be variable but is generally very good. As always, the key is communication with the instructor and student both. They are every type of instruction in every type of format for every type of swimmer. There are three pools: warm, less warm, and cool (for the athletic types). If it's always wonderful for having very shallow, one for splash padding and acclimation as well as a infrequently open slide (seemingly just 30 minutes each Friday). Gym is extremely well equipped with every imaginable type of equipment and then some all in good quantities and state of repair. Shout out to the janitorial staff who do the unseen work of keeping everything as great, clean and sanitary as it needs to be. Thank you also to the maintenance and and engineering staff and supporting contractors for keeping his facility as good as we always hope it to be. The front desk does all welcoming individually with the card scans as well as having the green green rings for the under 12 swimmers to indicate they have passed the deep swim test. Member services are complete. The staff is knowledgeable, aided by how the IT system can keep up with all the requests. That system is online and self-service so takes care of most of your needs. Parking is always platiful with a vast space which has never run out of parking even during the annual car show days which takes more than half the lot. The lot is also used for a large number of community events so be sure to watch out for them as some are free to the public, not even only members. Life is better with the GSCYMCAband especially the Somerset Hills location.

They're rude, especially the ghetto woman who answered the phone. She hung up on me when I had a…read moresimple question. She was sooooo rude and I wouldn't recommend this wannabe Robert wood fitness center bootleg gym

I joined recently because my insurance allows me to sign up for any gym in the area…read more The Rahway Branch of the YMCA was a nice surprise. It is walking distance from my apartment. It has nice equipment-- a row machine, an elliptical machine, a stationary bike and several treadmills. The pool is well maintained at a good temperature. The staff is warm and welcoming.

One advice: train the receptionists better and make sure they have the same AND right information…read more When you're new to the YMCA and want to sign in for a membership, depending on who I was seeing, they had different versions about the costs and the methods of payment. Being nice and patient when you're receptionist should be a basic requirement. I strongly suggest they allow drop-in class for the group classes, in order you can try them, at least once. And add more fitness classes (like yoga, zumba, pilates, etc.) after workday. On another note, yoga teachers (Jenniera and JoAnn) are good!

Very nice. Provide prompt feedback of the kid. Update student status daily and academic improvement…read moreweekly. A good place to learn Chinese everyday as well. All teachers are very responsible and nice to kids.

From the owner: Professional, nurturing and stable staff with zero turnover rate! Your child will thrive and grow…read morewith so many hands-on learning. And on top of that, foreign language (Spanish and Chinese Manadrin) are taught here

As a first-time mom, choosing a daycare for my firstborn was one of the hardest decisions I've ever…read morehad to make. My daughter started at Kiddie Academy of Colonia when she was only 5 1/2 months old, and I was so nervous about leaving her. From the very beginning, though, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome and reassured me that she was in great hands. The professionalism of the entire team is outstanding. The atmosphere is warm, caring, and positive, and the building is always spotless, clean, and very secure. Knowing that my daughter is safe every day gives me so much peace of mind. The biggest confirmation that I made the right choice is seeing the smile on my daughter's face every morning when we arrive. Her eyes light up when she sees her teachers, and that means everything to me. Over the past month and a half, I've watched her grow so much. Her skills have developed tremendously, and it's clear that she's learning, thriving, and being genuinely cared for. I am so grateful for everyone at Kiddie Academy of Colonia. Thank you for creating such a loving, safe, and nurturing environment for my daughter. I couldn't have asked for a better place for her to begin her learning journey!

From the owner: Kiddie Academy of Colonia, an educational daycare in Colonia, offers age-specific child care…read moreprograms. Our flexible, standard-based curriculum encourages children to progress in school and in life. We pride ourselves in providing a daycare that focuses on developing positive character traits for kids, while providing a nurturing learning environment. Our programs can range from infant and toddler to kindergarten and school age. Read our child care reviews, take a virtual tour and learn more about Kiddie Academy to find the best "daycare near me" for you and your child.

As someone who had never kayaked before, I was optimistic, but still skeptical of how the…read moreintroductory class would be, but after John walked us all through the basics and fitted us with the proper equipment, I'll say that in the end I had a really awesome experience! John was really great at making sure every member of our group felt comfortable out on the water and patiently looked after everyone since we paddled at slightly different speeds. And, bonus!, he's also a super personable guy who is fun to chat with while slowly cruising around. If you are looking to try your hand at kayaking I would highly recommend this!

My husband and I took an intro to kayaking class with John. He explained the different types of…read morekayaks and general rules before we got on the water. Then he showed us different techniques for safely navigating on the water. After each demonstration he gave us time to practice and checked to make sure we all understood what we were doing. I was very impressed that he knew all 20 or so of our names! I feel much more comfortable in a kayak and look forward to getting out on the water soon. I will definitely be taking more classes with Kayak East. Thanks.

In my opinion, this day care is THE BEST DAY CARE in town (and neighboring towns). Let me start off…read moreby saying, that similar to many parents, I researched many daycares before choosing a location. In addition, my child attended two other day cares before we landed here. The way the teachers interact with the children is wonderful to see. The teachers are firm and consistent in their approach to bad behavior (ie. removing the child from the space, talking to them, explaining why, etc.). They are kind and patient, they teach, they have fun (art, shaving cream, dancing). It's truly the BEST DAYCARE IN TOWN. My daughter has learned so much!!!!! Examples - ABC's, sign language, how to write, even some Spanish colors, and so much more. The Director, Johana is phenomenal, as well. My daughter was having a behavioral issue 2-3 months into joining. She was ok with the other children but she was not listening to the teachers and displaying behavior that was not her normal behavior. I believe this was because we just changed daycares and in parallel I was transitioning her into her own room / bed. Johana sat me down and explained all the issues and the impact it was having. She gave some recommendations on what we could work to implement, together, to try and rectify the problem. She was also very clear on how long we had to try and implement a solution (before we would need to change schools). All things I truly appreciated because there was over communication on the problem, a willingness to work together to try and resolve the issue, and a clear deadline. In the end, I was finally able to get through to my daughter and her morning statements of "I don't want to go here!!!" changed into "I can't wait to tell Ms. Caila XYZ" or greeting Mrs. Johana on the way to excitedly join Ms. Temu's class. Their willingness to try and work with you (as a parent) and their dedication to providing a safe, fun, and educational place for all the children is impeccable. You won't regret sending your child, here.

Can't say enough wonderful things about Lightbridge Academy, my son thrives and is always happy to…read morecome here. As a parent one of the most important things is to know your child is safe and well taken care of and this is exactly what we feel here. Nothing can compare to having peace of mind knowing that our son is in good hands. Also, the staff and teachers are wonderful and easy to communicate with. We are beyond happy with Lightbridge Academy! Keep up the good work! :)