This is the only location in New York that I know of that offers aqua cycling, which is one of my…read morefavorite workouts. The instructor is nice and the bikes are in good condition. However, the experience could be better. I am not a full member of the YMCA - I pay for just the aqua cycling classes. They expect you to buy a full package (8 classes), but don't offer refunds if you have to miss one. There's limited availability on Tues and Fri nights. Also, the aqua bikes are in a swim lane of a pool that's used for lap swimming, so it's not the most relaxing situation. In addition, the gym facilities are pretty old, especially the locker rooms and common areas. I would consider taking more aqua classes if they offered more days and instructors, but I don't think I would be interested in using their other equipment or becoming a full member.

My wife and I are moving from the area and are sad to be leaving the YMCA! Overall, this is a…read morefantastic option for weight workouts (free weights, machines, bench/cables, squat racks), classes, the pool, and the cardio space. The gym is fairly large and takes some time to get used. There is an elevator for use to go up and down all 5-ish floors of the building. Hours - could have been more convenient if it opened earlier than 6am on weekdays and 8am on weekends. Availability - there are plenty of cardio machines and weight stations available. If specific machines are not available or being used, there are plenty of alternative options. But RARELY has this happened. Pool - is super convenient to have and does get busy earlier (the first few hours after opening) than later. There are multiple lanes. Lockers - nothing super fancy. It looks a bit like a high school locker room, but with a steam and sauna. It's always been clean and I have no complaints here. I think the only recent issue has been that many of the water fountain filters needed to be replaced for a couple of weeks. They have fountains (like in an airport) that show filter status - and it had been on red (needs replacement) for a while.

Nory is an amazing camp. This is my son's second year there and we've made the decision to never…read moreever stop sending him. He wakes up happy to go to camp every day. Recently I picked him up and he told me that he wants to go to Nory when he grows up because they treat him nicely there. It warmed my heart. Love Nory so much!

I am so happy to share this review about NORY in the Upper West Side. We are new to the city and I…read moream so glad I found NORY. My kid has loved spending the winter break here everyday. The instructors in the class are kind and fun, the instructions for parents were super clear, the check in and check out processes are smooth and easy. The other kids coming in seem to be happy as well. I can make reservations for camp days online and They also have early drop off and extended pick ups available The projects they have done every day last week are interesting and engaging for the kids. My 5 year old comes home and demonstrates them every day. It has been fun watching him be so happy and engaged there. Apparently he even made a friend or two. And, most important thing is - everyone I have interacted with at NORY has been so kind - yes, each and everyone! I wish they'd also expand to do afterschool programs in the UWS, because I would want to sign up my kid for that... But meanwhile, we hope to be back in the next break season for camp again! Thank you NORY team.

This morning, I saw a group of little children entering Central Park through the West 69th Street…read moreentrance. I became curious because I've been thinking about preschool options for my daughter, so I decided to stop and observe for a few minutes. I parked the stroller and sat on a bench some distance behind the group. The children were about to play together, and I simply wanted my daughter--who is almost 11 months old--to watch other little kids having fun. I thought it would be a lovely experience for her. Unfortunately, it didn't feel welcoming. The teachers seemed very young, and I sensed from their expressions and body language that they wanted us to leave. Trusting my instincts, I quietly left. As we walked away, my daughter kept looking back. She didn't understand what had happened. The experience made me a little sad. I was once a teacher myself, and I always believed that kindness, patience, and making people feel welcome are just as important as teaching lessons. Children learn not only from what we say, but from how we treat others. I hope every place for young children is filled with warmth, inclusion, and compassion. A school should be a place where the next generation learns to embrace others--not to make them feel excluded. Every child deserves to grow up in an environment where they feel surrounded by kindness, love, and a sense of belonging.

We did a couple weeks at Kids in the Game on UWS. Though the counselors seemed relatively nice,…read morethis is not a camp well-suited for preschoolers. I thought this was a sports camp and they hardly did sports, the counselors did not seem to know how to manage young campers and my exuberant 3 year old did not want to attend. I think perhaps this program gets fun for older kids who get to go on weekly field trips.

My ten year old daughter just finished her first day at the UES location and she had a blast! She…read moreespecially loved the freedom she had to choose her own activities. "It was so cool that when I finished lunch I could go do whatever I wanted, I didn't have to follow a group like in other camps." Her favorites were the giant slip and slide, the film studio, and the game show at the end of the day. She also liked how she could always go get a snack from the counselor in the cafe whenever she was hungry. "There was fruit and goldfish and homemade yogurt things. It was great!" The setup of this camp allows children to really take ownership of their day, from what they choose to play, to when they eat a snack, to who they spend their time with. It is a very unique idea for a NYC camp, and it was the perfect place for my daughter. She can't wait to go back!

This is our first summer with Steve & Kate's and my 8-yr-old daughter and all of her friends really…read morelove it. I don't know about the other locations, but I think the person who runs this location (Mike) really goes above & beyond! My daughter loves all the activities and the counselors are all great. I've spoken to a bunch and they all seem to be college seniors or work in education (not the teenagers that some other camps seem to have). We didn't know what to expect since I couldn't find any reviews and didn't know too many people who went last year, but this has truly exceeded all of our expectations!

Our son absolutely loves camp. Everyone is so friendly and caring here. They are very thoughtful…read moreand really give their all into the camp. Our daughter will attend next summer with our son and we can't wait!

DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE. The camp owner, Michelle, is more concerned with optics of the camp…read morerather than the wellbeing of your child. I have heard many terrible stories about this camp from other parents in the past, and I should have listened.

If what's been circulating is true, these guys laid off all their teachers due to COVID19 and not…read morerefunding parents who have paid for the entire school year, so essentially they are looking to make a huge profit during this difficult time. If this is true, no one should ever use them. What they are doing is beyond disgusting

The executives are greedy and focus solely on profit margins. They mistreat, lie, and cut corners…read moreat the employees expense. Once you start asking questions about compensation, healthcare, pto, sick days etc. they find some fake excuse to fire you because they are so afraid of anyone blowing the whistle on their unfair/inappropriate handling of employees. There are MUCH better preschools and classes you can send your child to!

They are well, so creatively wild! Best for those younger than 10, wondering what summer camp is…read morelike?

This is my sons happy place! We live in L.A. and spend a few months in N.Y. every year. My son…read morealways looks forward to taking art classes at Creatively Wild. During the covid shutdown, my son transitioned into their zoom classes. He loves his class with Sally so much that he has asked if he can continue taking the class when we go back to L.A. Thank you to Creativity Wild for providing an inspiring and nurturing environment during your in-person and online classes.

Code Ninjas = AWESOME !…read more We did parents night out which I thought was a great way to introduce ourselves to the place. The themes we have attended were Roblox & Among Us. The kids can use CodeNinja devices & accounts if they want, so no worrying about pesky log-ins - my girl (8) wanted to bring her own account info. The drop off is from 6:00 - 9:00 PM which gives more than enough time for a nice dinner/drinks or laundry duties. Truthfully, it was the most relaxing and seamless drop off activity we have done. Ian who always greets us is so great. I called with a verification code once for my kid to access her account and it was seamless. He was also super informative on the company Facebook page when I had some nervous mom questions in reference to covid (super safe and clean - masks are worn at all times and they update often on the FB page) The summer camp has tons of week long themes that are on trend and aimed at the 7-14 crowd. We have already signed up for two summer programs (each are 5 days/ 4 hours per day priced ~$330) The coding curriculum classes are on our radar for the future - they are priced at $240-300 monthly and seem really enriching.

I was here recently for an industry cooking class focused on learning to make several Portuguese…read moredishes. We started off with cocktails and passed appetizers before breaking into teams and actually preparing the imwnu items we were having for dinner that evening. Unlike many other classes we actually prepared and ate our dishes. Great for team building whether for work or friends/family

I went here for a work event and had a really enjoyable time. We had about 20 people or so and we…read morewere divided into two groups, each making a Louisville salad, some olive tapenade chicken and a chocolate and orange trifle. This isn't an intense cooking class, just in case you're wondering but it really can't be because it's designed as a fun group activity. Therefore, everything is prepped really well and with basic kitchen skills you and your team can prepare the food. I did learn a good onion dicing technique that I used the next day. In any event, our supervising chef was Ryan and he was great. Really energetic and helpful. There was plenty of work to do for all of us and the time went by quickly. When it came time to eat, we were all very hungry. I thought all the food was delicious. I was surprised at how generous the portions were, especially the dessert. Of course that didn't stop me from eating the whole thing. This was a really nice group activity and the staff there do a great job of getting things done so the program moves along without feeling rushed. Definitely recommend this for a corporate event.