This was my kid's first summer camp. He liked the activities like swimming. They also took care…read moreknowing he was car sick in the beginning and suggested he not eat breakfast but snack on cheerios in the bus to camp.

Deerkill is by far the best day camp in the Rockland County area. My kids both learned to swim…read morethere at a very early age and I now have the confidence when we are at the beach or a pool to let them enjoy the water without fear. The staff (from counselors to instructors) is also fantastic and a group of very experienced professionals. The directors are always developing new programs and bringing in the latest activities for campers of all ages. One of the newest additions to the camp is the climbing wall and zip line. My kids could not get enough of them. My kids are also huge fans of animals and the fact that Deerkill has a pony, and a couple of friendly alpacas is a great plus. Overall, I would recommend Deerkill to anyone that would like to provide their kids with the opportunity to have summers they will never forget making life long friends along the way. Thanks Deerkill, the kids can't wait to be back again this summer!!!

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.

I enrolled this winter to learn to swim first time as an adult. The classes with Physique Swimming…read morewere really amazing. I not only learned to swim but really developed skills to become a swimmer for exercise. I'm so glad I signed up and I so enjoyed coming to class every week. Thank you guys so much!

I have taken private lessons with three wonderful instructors:…read more 1. Coach Nyrie - Tailors lessons to make you feel comfortable in the water and develop an understanding of how your body moves through the water. Her passion for teaching shines through in each lesson. She is patient, observant, encouraging, and will help you meet your swim goals. 2. Coach Cam - He will have you swimming "long and strong." He encourages you, reads your frustrated thought bubbles, pops them, and helps get you back in a positive mindset. 3. Coach Anna W. - Her warm personality makes you at ease. She is attentive, observant, and there to help you meet your goals.

Ms Lam Montessori is an OUTSTANDING children's program for toddlers. My granddaughter goes there…read moreand loves the teachers who are very kind lovely women. The programs are wonderful and is mandarin immersion learning as well. They also have after school programs which are all excellent for toddlers as well. They serve breakfast and lunch and have a roof top garden and outdoor play area when weather permits. Positive lovely environment for toddlers. They have 2 locations in Brooklyn NY, Brooklyn Heights and Williamsburg They have grades Toddler thru Elementary And a mi Casa program starting at 18 mo. What a great school for your kindos!

We are eternally grateful to have found a school like Ms Lam for our kids. Both of them have been…read moreattending since they were 2 years old and the teachers, staff and admin have helped them grow into children who love learning, are creative, independent and excel in academic areas as well. The Mandarin immersion and cultural aspects of the school are also a big draw for us. My kids are speaking fluently in Mandarin as toddlers to preschoolers. Their performances for the Lunar New Year and Christmas are shows I look forward to every year! Cannot recommend this school and magical experience enough. Highly encourage parents to schedule a tour as we were able to quickly learn so much about the school and what they offer.

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!

Good trip, though a lot of open water. I prefer more winding and challenging canals and streams…read morewhere there is more wildlife too. But this is a personal preference and we've been on other tours with John that are more backwaters. One other thing: the lifevests were drop-topped and bunched up against the seat backs, which made them uncomfortably high around our heads to paddle in.

WARNING: DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN HERE!!!! Let me explain the reason to substantiate this warning…read more I frequent the Milbank Park Street in Bloomfield NJ where this daycare transports their little customers [the kids] to play. Last week I witnessed [2] staff members performing the most outrageous acts of physical, emotional, and mental abuse. One staff member [an African American, very skinny young lady who appeared burnt out & ratchet] pulled a little girl [est. 2-4yrs old] off a piece of equipment by 1 fragile arm and proceeded to yell " You know better than to go up there; you are too little so stay off of this". I was appalled by how she manhandled the little toddler and yelled at her. This particular staff member yelled at various kids during the entire outing to the point where other staff just shook their heads obviously disappointed. The second perpetrator [Hispanic, short, stubby young lady] also yelled at kids. However her acts were the reason I had no choice but to take action and report them. A little boy [est. 2-4 yrs. old] had a non-verbal tantrum [he just laid down on the ground during departure]; the staff member angrily picked him up by 1 arm and yelled "Get up off the ground and stop it". The little toddler proceeded to perform the same act again. This time the livid staff member picked the little boy up from the ground by his shirt collar slightly choking him and yelled " Stand up and don't fall down again". His feet left the ground when she did this and that was it for me. Neither child appeared distraught or upset probably because this is the norm for them at Shiloh Academy. They don't know that it is wrong for the staff to treat them less than human. However, I know it is and I did something about it. How could staff members mistreat these toddlers who have barely been on this Earth that long in such an inhumane way? I wouldn't treat my own dog like that let alone someone else's kids. These staff members are being compensated and trusted to protect and care for these children yet they are the people these kids need protection from. What's worse are the child abuse procedures in NJ. I contacted the Child Abuse hotline and answered all their questions just to be told that they will document what I reported but they can't do anything since I didn't provide identifiable information [I provided adequate description of the staff & kids plus I was willing to point them out if needed]. The young lady referred me to licensing where I was cold transferred to a voicemail box. This was too serious for me to leave a message, so I contacted the office of Allison Blake where her secretary directed me to the office of advocacy. I was then advised the same information as the hotline gave me [not enough identifiable info]; I was told to contact licensing again. I finally spoke with Casey who took me seriously and advised an investigator would be sent to the facility or park to observe the staff within 24 hours. I advised her the best way to uncover the truth was to have the investigator just casually sit in the park and observe so the staff would think he/she was just a patron. As mentioned I have small children who cannot fully communicate yet. As caring adults, we have to protect all children and not just our own from any acts of abuse. They are our future and we need them to grow and develop into healthy adults. Childhood abuse can lead to many issues so when you witness it then report it. I am a mandated reporter and I will be the voice of all children. I will follow-up about the investigation and I will post any information. FOR PARENTS: IF YOUR KIDS ATTEND THIS FACILITY THEN BE CAUTIOUS. COMMUNICATE TO YOUR KIDS HOW TO HANDLE THESE SITUATIONS AND LET THEM KNOW THAT THEY CAN TELL YOU ANYTHING. (SPANISH VERSION) ADVERTENCIA: NO ENVÍE A SUS HIJOS AQUÍ!!! Permítanme explicar la razón para justificar esta advertencia. Estoy ubicado en el Parque de Milbank en la calle N17th en Bloomfield NJ donde esta guardería transporta sus clientes poco [los niños] para jugar. La semana pasada fui testigo [2] funcionarios realizar los actos más indignantes de abuso físico, emocional y mental. Un miembro del personal [una joven afroamericana, muy flaca, que apareció quemada hacia fuera y trinquete] tiró a una niña [est. 2-4 años de edad] un pedazo de equipo 1 brazo frágil y procedió a gritar "ustedes saben mejor que para ir hasta allí; eres muy poca estancia tan fuera de esto". Yo estaba horrorizada por cómo ella maltratado al niño pequeño y ella gritó. Este funcionario particular gritó varios cabritos durante la excursión entera hasta el punto donde otro personal sólo sacudió la cabeza obviamente decepcionado. El autor segundo [Hispanic, corta, rechoncha señorita] también gritado a los niños. Sin embargo sus actos eran la razón tuve más remedio que tomar medidas y notificarlos. Un niño [est. 2-4 años] tuvo una rabieta no verbal [sólo sentó en el suelo durante salida]; el func

My now 13 year old attended Shiloh as an after care program from age 8 to 10 and also the summer…read morecamp program. She loved it there, I would say that her only complaint was not going a pool. I expressed this to the Director Miss T and she explained that they have no help from the state! They are funded by the parents, so I can understand that. They dont get grants and government money, They NEED it! That is really sad but they had water play activities where the children can run around safely in a closed lot near the church. They are a christian GOD fearing school and I LOVE that!