Camp College has been a PHENOMENAL experience for my son! My child has an IEP and severe food…read moreallergies, so I was initially very worried about sending him to camp without designated Special Ed support. It turns out my worries were completely unfounded, as the entire staff at Camp College immediately put my mind at ease. Nurse Amira managed my child's Allergy Action Plan like a pro, and the staff in turn took careful safety precautions to ensure that there were no accidental exposures. Anthony, Christine, and Stacie were wonderful about making accommodations so that my son could participate alongside his neurotypical peers, and he even had a special "buddy counselor" who he absolutely loved! Both Science and Arts camps were exciting and engaging, with new projects and experiments being returned home daily. Camp College is truly a family, where each child is respected, included, and cherished. I cannot recommend this organization enough!

Hands down - best camp in greater mercer county. The amount of programs is a bit daunting, but when…read moreyou realize this is with the specific purpose of catering to each individual child they serve - its worth it! Staff and management are amazing. Our two children particpated in specialty camp and were shy and hesitant. Day 2 - they ran off with pure joy and excitment! Each day we returned was a fresh adventure. Crème de la crème of child enrichment/adventure during the summer time!

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.

From the owner: Since 1980, Steve & Kate's Camp has put kids in charge-allowing campers to choose from a variety of…read moreactivities in real-time, including sewing, stop-motion animation, coding & gaming, sports & recreation, maker crafts, water play, baking, and more. As children are empowered to make their own choices at camp, they discover new reserves of confidence, resiliency, and creativity as they learn to make course corrections & trust themselves and as they go. Families can buy any number of days, to use at any time-no weekly reservations required. Or, buy a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. Either way, any unused Passes are automatically refunded at summer's end.Ages: 4-12 | Lunch, snacks & all hours (8am-6pm) included. Save your spot at Steve & Kate's Camp this summer by registering today.

I have to say I was skeptical about going here but was well worth it! Its a bit of a drive but it…read moredid not disappoint. There are so many rhododendrons and there is a Sequoia tree! Plenty of places to snap some pics and wander the grounds. Lunch on the chairs of the fragrance garden is a good choice!

Tyler Arboretum is a beautiful wedding venue and one that I'd recommend a million times over. The…read morefood is so so good and I really feel like they provide a reasonable and fair value in terms of price- you really get a lot for your money! You won't working with Tyler Arboretum and JAM catering!

TNSC is a wonderful little museum and environmental education center located in the Watchung…read moreReservation, with many nature and outdoor programs and workshops for children & families as well as adults. It's a great place to take kids, and admission is free! The museum has exhibits, hands-on interactive displays, a cool night theater show, and a children's discovery/play room. You could also observe many beautiful and exotic bird species fly to and fro around the bird feeders out back through a large window. Upstairs are classrooms and a small library area. There are many hiking trails, including the Sensory Trail, a child-friendly 0.3 mile loop with special sensory exploratory features such as talking kiosks, musical play, and garden structures. There is also a playground and picnic areas in the vicinity. In addition, if you care to explore other parts of this 2,000+ acre reservation, drive or hike to nearby Watchung Stable to see the horses and riders; and for sure visit the Deserted Village of Feltville, a can't-miss area of Watchung with historic buildings dating back to the 18th century, and is a cool stroll.

Free place to visit alert. I came here with cousins and when you don't want to pay $$ for…read moreadmission for a lot of people, this place is amazing, will probably take you a half day. They have a park nearby too which is walking distance. The center itself is cool, has a kids toy play area, a reading section and another section to learn of different animals - fake and real. Lots of parking in the area and when you're done, there is food nearby, about 15 minutes away. Definitely recommend if you are on a budget because family trips get expensive.

This place has been on my radar for a while, and I'm genuinely kicking myself for not coming…read moresooner. We visited on a Friday afternoon during the school year and it was the perfect day for it, not crowded at all, staff was warm and attentive everywhere you turned, and there was just so much to explore across two floors. As a homeschool mom, I am always on the lookout for places where kids are learning without even realizing it and this delivered completely. My little ones were engaged the entire time, bouncing between exhibits and coming back to do things on repeat. The water table on the second floor was a huge hit (dam building = instant obsession), the crawl-through body exhibit had them giggling the whole way through, and the immersive hall with the giant projector and the orchestra activity where they put their faces into the performers? They talked about that the whole ride home. We timed our visit to catch the 3 o'clock otter feeding and training, definitely worth planning around. Maybe 30 people gathered and it was totally manageable and really sweet to watch. What surprised me most was how engaged I was as an adult. I was genuinely learning things alongside my kids, which is not always the case at these types of places. It felt appropriate and interesting for every age in our group. A few things to know before you go: follow the directions on their website for the specific parking garage , it's about a 5-minute walk and was only $5 for us. Strollers and wagons are totally doable with elevators throughout. They also have a café if you want to make a full day of it, and rotating special exhibits (always check the website ahead of time so you know what's on and whether it fits your crew). We stayed about two and a half hours and left happy. Already thinking about when we're coming back.

I'm not an avid science museum fan but had a fun experience at Allentown's Da Vinci Science Center…read more It's the new location for the museum which use to be located outside of town so visiting gives you easy walking to other downtown attractions and museums. Everything was interactive and modern with just enough text and things to immerse myself in to keep my attention. I especially loved that there are live animals I can see including otters! Some of the fish seemed a bit crammed in their tanks. :/ And I was excited to see the live animal reveal...but it was a cold day and this happened on the upstairs pavillion outside so, being a California guy who had checked my coat in the free coat check lockers, it was too cold for me to stick with it. There were all kinds of heaters out there that weren't on which would have made a big difference to me (or anyone who gets cold easily) had they turned those on. I was there with a group of ten with adults and kids ranging from 4-16. Everyone had a good time and had plenty to do and interact with.

Since originally enrolling over 7 years ago the ownership changed hands at the end of 2018. The new…read morechanges to the center have only added to the value and experience for my children. My oldest has been enrolled in KA of UF for over 7 years. Starting fulltime at 12 weeks old and since moving to their before/after care. Newell Elementary School provides bussing to and from the center which makes it convenient to have one place to drop off and pick up both kids. My youngest has been in for over 3 years and was fulltime through the pandemic since I was an essential worker and required to be in the office. The policies they implemented, intense cleaning regiment, and open communication they provided throughout made me feel comforted that he would be safe and healthy during the pandemic. KA has always treated my family like family. From the moment you walk in you are greeted with smiles and pleasant hellos which are only echoed by the teachers when dropping your kids off in their classrooms. You can tell the teachers truly care for your children and their well-being. The hallways are covered with artwork and pictures of fun activities that change throughout the year. The classrooms have even more artwork revolving around a theme for the season. The education program is great, with the school year having weekly themes that have a logical flow for the children to follow. Besides the administrative staff, Naylon (the owner) is there (almost) everyday and her door is always open to listen to your compliments, concerns, or issues. The entire staff is always very open and honest about issues, potential closures, or illnesses. There is always important information provided through the Tadpole app to keep you informed. Including fun events that they put on periodically throughout the year like trunk or treat, muffins with mom, donuts with dad, magic shows, and more. Always hoping yoga with goats will come back. As an added bonus, KA of UF also has cameras which is always a nice comfort. I enjoy peeking in on my youngest periodically to see what kind of chaos he is causing.

This school sets the standard for how early Education should…read morebe done. The staff is amazing and the teachers are unbelievable. I have 2 children that both look forward to going to school every day and sometimes don't want to leave when I came to pick them up! I watch my children get excited about the things they are learning and they can't wait to explain it all to me. Their summer camp is amazing also. They take field trips once a week and have fun and exciting things for the kids to participate in every day. If you're looking for a daycare or preschool look no further. There is no where else I would rather send my kids.

Went to open house today and meet senior staff. Was very impressed. Camp is rustic, just what I was…read morelooking for.

I attended an event here. Decent place. Lowered vehicles beware of the stone parking lot!read more

My boy has been going there for as long as I remember, probably 7-8 years. He LOVES it! We LOVE it!…read more It isn't just the programming and how well the camp is managed. It's the people who are doing this, Doug and his team. They are the reason LakeView Day Camp has been a huge success since Doug took over. Doug and his team are in this to serve the families, not just to have commercial success. The programming is brilliant. We've said many times that we wish they did adult camps on weekends. :-) If you haven't checked it out, I'd highly recommend it. Go on a tour or an event. Meet the nice people. Experience the property (gorgeous) and the activities. You will agree with us :-)

Daughter has been going here for years and she really loves it. The staff often returns year to…read moreyear and many are local teachers. They really try hard to accommodate any issues and things do happen so tell them if there is an issue so they can help. They have corrected bus issues or stepped in to address other minor problems over the years and always left us feeling like they really care about their campers. Doug, the owner is very visible and works hard to leave campers with a positive experience whether they are 5 or 15 years old. They have a beautiful camp with a lovely lake, a hot lunch and healthy snacks like fruit. They just put in a huge new pool 2 years ago. They have a nice teen program as well.

Such a great camp everything is run professional , the kids love it beyond grateful !read more

From the owner: Since 1980, Steve & Kate's Camp has put kids in charge-allowing campers to choose from a variety of…read moreactivities in real-time, including sewing, stop-motion animation, coding & gaming, sports & recreation, maker crafts, water play, baking, and more. As children are empowered to make their own choices at camp, they discover new reserves of confidence, resiliency, and creativity as they learn to make course corrections & trust themselves and as they go. Families can buy any number of days, to use at any time-no weekly reservations required. Or, buy a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. Either way, any unused Passes are automatically refunded at summer's end.Ages: 4-12 | Lunch, snacks & all hours (8am-6pm) included. Save your spot at Steve & Kate's Camp this summer by registering today.

Horrible school . I hate it so much . Admistration is weak as vice principals yell at parents ,…read morethey make students feel uncomfortable and will not let you voice your opinion . The teachers don't follow policy and do whatever they want and many teachers do not teach at all properly and expect studnts to be experts . Get better tecahers and administration ! My kids will never go here

I would rate this high school 0 stars, but unfortunately, I cannot. This school is the worst high…read moreschool I have ever been to. They don't care about you what so ever. When something is reported, it is always going back on you like karma. They have the stupidest policies "the teachers have to follow". And yet when something is reported against you, "it is always for the best for the student." The staff and teachers are bitchy to you when they see you "have an attitude" when you are just defending yourself. Once you get to realize someone is pushing you around and bullying you, there is never enough of it. Because you cannot tel or trust in the teachers or the staff. Kids with an IEP (Individualized Education Program) are always to be considered "troubled kids" or "autistic ones" or "mentally insane ones". Brendan Connelly, the Case Manager, accuses students of not being strong enough for your classes, he also states some students are "lazy" when in reality they are just tired of not understanding concepts enough. He forces kids to "leave their comfort zones". He makes kids choose options or he will pick for them even if the kid doesn't like it. He also said there was a program for vocational-technical schools that will provide credits for college. Many IEP kids didn't want to do it, but of course, he made them go and he secretly signed them up for the program. They will discriminate you, they will just trust me on this one. When you are in fear of your safety by someone they do not handle it correctly. I'm only a junior, and I can tell you many of the worst experiences I have. The people are judgemental, they are racist, they are discriminatory, they are the dumbest people to ever work with, they don't believe anything you say, not even if you are in fear of your own safety. When someone threatens you, they don't have your back, all they do is base their handlings by books."Well, no one has testified anything else and they have no recollection of these events, so therefore also since your history." Ahhhh history, history, history. That's right, history. They discriminate kids for their history and mental health history. They think they can be trusted with the fear of coming to school and your safety. You think you can trust your teachers with the problems you have, but nope, don't trust them. All they will do is look at your past. They discriminate behind your back, they talk about you behind your back, they judge you for every little thing and mistake you do. It shows you they have no pity for any of their students. Probably why they have the absurdest rules. 3 lates to class and it is afterschool detention. 3 lates to the school, a Saturday detention. They have no empathy towards others, staff is horrible, they rely on the "rules the school has. The lunches are terrible. They serve the same thing every day. Bullying and harassment towards other students are never handled. And if it is, it's probably to "show them how much we care". Although, if you report someone or something, it is either never handled, or never even checked. Or they can suspend you for "dishonesty/lying. It is sad to me that a fear of safety, mental health issues, bullying, and harassment reports are considered a "disruption" and you get suspended just for defending yourself and others.... it is sad to see they have no empathy towards others. It is sad to see that the staff there think that your mental health problems should be disciplined. If you want your child to suffer throughout high school, don't put him/her here. Trust me, just don't. If you want your child to get crappy lunches, crappy staff, and crappy teachers, and get suspended for being in fear of your safety, go for it.