The Goddard School on Bey Lea Rd has provided both of my sons with a safe and nurturing learning…read moreenvironment since they were infants. The school also offers quality educational and extracurricular programs and I feel like my children are set up for success as they enter their school years.

From the owner: At The Goddard School located in Toms River, we're more than just a daycare. The Goddard School is…read morea private preschool, offering childcare to infants and toddlers to pre-k. Our programs are designed to nurture each child's curiosity in a safe and caring environment.

This camp is incredible! As a former camper myself, I grew up at this camp and my experiences there…read moreover the years have only got better and better. I have made friendships there that will last a lifetime and have even worked here after growing out of their program. This place is truly one of the happiest on earth and I recommend it to anyone considering sending their child there.

My children have been attending this day camp for years. Every year their experience has gotten…read morebetter. Instructional swim, cooking, crafts, soccer, tennis, and all the other activities you would expect. The difference here is the camp director and staff. They have made camp an experience of a life time.

My children have attended smart start for a few years. Wonderful staff. Clean environment. And most…read moreimportantly they are learning. Both socially & academically.

My son has been attending Smart Start Academy for 6 months now. He loves his teachers and his…read moreclass!! They are the best teachers and so attentive to all the children. He is learning so much in the toddler classroom!! I highly reccomend this day care!!

I love this place! BaseCamp provides an opportunity for both children and adults to exercise in a…read moreunique way via "adventure fitness". This is a warehouse type unit with various obstacles including: monkey bars, cargo nets, ropes to climb and swing, rings, mini trampolines, ladders, rock walls, peg walls, foam pyramids, balance beams, ramps and four different "warp walls" (ninja warrior style). Each week, the instructor changes the "obstacles" and helps students learn the proper techniques by which to conquer them. There is a focus on cardio, agility, balance, upper and lower body strength, and coordination. Various "parkour" techniques are taught which I feel is a huge attraction for kids. I have noticed significant progress in my children in a little over a month. They have better balance, coordination, and are building strength. Each class ends with them sweaty and tired! Classes run about 45 minutes and includes "open gym" time which gives a chance for students to work on whatever they want. The Membership package is monthly and includes two classes and one open gym session per week. The Owner Operator and main Instructor Chad, is knowledgeable and keeps the students engaged and focused on the workout. There are also one, two or three junior assistants (older teens/early twenties) who are stationed throughout the room to assist the kids through the workout. The facility is always very clean and well kept. There are two clean bathrooms and a water fountain as well. This is also a veteran owned and operated business. I highly recommend trying BaseCamp Adventure Fitness!

Horrible communication. I am a former competitor on ANW and was in the area for a bit and called…read morenumerous times to see when open gym time was and no one ever answered the phone or replied to my messages.. It's no wonder these ninja gyms don't thrive.

Absolutely do not send your child to this camp…read more 1.The marketing is a lie, it is not a marine science camp - it's a beach camp. No crab traps, fishing, fossils, bones, dissections or anything cool. It's playing games on a beach and the kids aren't allowed to even go into the water for relief. 2. The staff are not given adequate resources to meet expectations and they do their best but holy heck it's terrible. My kids are bored after one day. The staff reads curriculum out of a book but there is no real interaction with sea life other than putting minnows and crabs in a kiddie pool. This is for toddlers. 3. It is unsafe with no heat relief. No access to any facilities for heat or storms. The camp should have a plan for all of this but they don't. There are no lifeguards if not already on a guarded beach. 4. They say the kids are part of actual data collection but it's taking the pH level and some animal counts and given to one of the counselors and the kids barely interact with this data otherwise. 5. It says on the website that topics include chemistry, biology, engineering, geology, etc. Lies. The most exciting thing they did was build boats out of trash. There are no experiments, no special guests, nothing. They play ninja and play in the sand. The counselors have nothing to work with and I feel bad for them. 6. They charge you via PayPal if you're late even a minute to pick up your kid. Sketchy. PayPal??! The instructors awkwardly kick rocks and say they're sorry but they won't get paid unless I give them money with PayPal. Imagine a company not paying their employees to work. What a disappointing and terrible place to spend money with no infrastructure or protocol for your kid. You're better off sending them to the YMCA where they can at least go inside to drink water when it's a hundred degrees or get a band aid.

Disappointing and Unsafe Experience at New Logic Marine Science Camp…read more Our experience at New Logic Marine Science Camp in Somers Point was far from what we had hoped for. We were looking forward to a fun and enriching camp experience for our children, but unfortunately, we encountered several serious issues that left us deeply concerned. There were instances where our child was left unsupervised. This lack of oversight led to a public beachgoer approaching my son and taking his picture. The activities provided were not as described and failed to engage the children. For example, putting sand and water in a baby pool and calling it an ecosystem is what we used to do with our kids as toddlers- not 3rd and 5th graders. We were also told that crab lines would be provided to the kids and they were in-fact not. My kids had to stand around and watch the crabbing rather than participate as they were promised. The camp staff were not as friendly or professional as expected. On both days we sent our kids before pulling them out, one of their biggest complaints was how mean the staff was and that they were always yelling at the campers. Properly trainig the staff so they are professional and responsive to both children's and parents' concerns is strongly recommened given the large amount of special needs kids they have attending their camps. My kids were horrified that a counselor physically grabbed another child by the arm to get them to go where they wanted them to. Our experience at New Logic Marine Science Camp was highly disappointing and did not meet the standards we anticipated. We hope that the camp management takes these issues seriously and makes necessary improvements to ensure a safer and more enjoyable environment for future campers. I tried multiple times to communicate my concerns with the director as well as the owner Sherri but neither would return my calls. We would not recommend this camp based on our experience. We hope this review helps other parents make a more informed decision and encourages the camp to make necessary changes for future improvements.

We've been providing pony rides and petting zoos at Summerhill for decades and I work for countless…read morepre schools and summer camps and can HONESTLY say that year after year, Summerhill never ceases to amaze me! They attention and care they provide is second to none! As with most camps, they hurt many teens which is also great for them to learn but there's also plenty of adults to ensure all goes well! I always look forward to working there because it's such a great day! I highly recommend them and guarantee you'll be equally impressed! If I had young children, I wouldn't hesitate to enroll them!! Anyone who says different more than likely is the type that doesn't accept responsibility for their actions and inactions!! I could ramble on forever but hopefully you get the idea! Don't blame the camp counselors for your own issues! It's like blaming a teacher for a kid that doesn't so their homework and study!

Our daughter has attended Summer Hill Camp for 6 years running and can't wait until the school…read moreyear's over to get back. I am completely delighted with the education and socialization that she receives during her camp experiences. She's made wonderful, lasting friendships with the other campers and really looks forward to every day. In a small camp like this, the staff makes or breaks it. This staff is unbelievable- in addition to being great leaders, truly show them kindness and love. There's great staff longevity too. We see the same smiling faces year after year. There are plenty of activities to keep the kids engaged all day long. The drop-off and pick-up is seamless. The facility itself is clean, organized and adorable. The kids get plenty of opportunities to play and move in the fresh air with plenty of shaded structure and indoor room when the weather dictates. The biggest indication for me that it's a great place is my daughter's unwillingness to leave at the end of the day. She begs daily to be in Aftercare!!  Please don't hesitate to check out Summer Hill Camp. I can't recommend it highly enough.

Kum Sung Karate is a international chain of Karate schools with the headquarters located in Toms…read moreRiver, NJ. Dr. Kum Sung is the owner and master of the school and has been here for decades. He is well known for his karate experience and expertise and is in the hall of fame for karate, From Korea, he was an instructor in the South Korean military services. Drawing on his 50 years of Karate experience, he has created the school on Hooper Avenue, down in Lacey, Manchester, Brick, Ohio and Germany. His videos are on Youtube and he had/has a movie career with the Karate Kid movies, and the Teenage Ninja Mutant Turtles (which he and his son were in). The basic teaching of the school is not fighting but respect. From respect for all things, the school teaches Korean based Tae Kwon Do and other martial arts with the focus again, not on fighting but the art of martial arts. In the two and half years that Master Manny Rivera of the Manchester School has taught my children and meeting everyone at the Hooper school, I'm very pleased with the methods and instructions my children are learning in the art of Martial arts. While I'm sure everyone has an opinion of what they are looking for in a martial arts school, you should certainly consider Kum Sung Karate for yourself and your family. There are many different forms taught and you can learn self defense, weapons, fans, but most of all respect for yourself and others.

Went here for a 2 week free trial (4 classes) for my 2 year old son. Decided i liked it, purchased…read morea groupon for 1 month of classes. Would not honor it because i already used 4 classes in my FREE TRIAL. So now my PAID groupon is no good? She tried saying that in the fine print, it was considered "combining offers" okay fine, then i showed them through my employer and company website, im supposed to have a certain deal as well. which again they didnt honor because it was old??? even though it clearly states NO EXPIRATION DATE. Then they tried to tell me its 160 dollars per month for 1 day a week for a 2 year old....BUT give me a "great price" at 130 per month. Plus a 50 reg fee. This place is a RIP OFF. i called another local karate gym, that doesnt start kids until theyre older, however they charge much less for 1 day a week of classes. They just want money and do not honor any specials or coupons and use sales pitchs to get you to buy in. I dont reccomend.