Updating after just a few months because the basketball/gym floor was recently refinished and it's…read moremuch better now. There is still a lack of AC but as the weather changes that becomes less of an issue (for now). Just about every staff member I've come across here is very nice, polite and helpful. They treat the kids that come here well and they seem to look out for them -so for those reasons I think it's a great place. Reasonable monthly fees and a variety of classes are a bonus. Fitness center is average but clean with decent machines. You can get a good workout here, take a swim, and play ball here without breaking the bank. They provide clean towels as well. Very cost-effective.

I signed up my child for camp in this facility. I had previously enrolled my child in other YMCA…read morelocations and had a nice experience. In this location they did not have the children engaged in the activities and were not paying attention to them. We paid a lot of money for the camp but it did not meet our expectations. If you are looking forward to having your child have a good time during camp do not enroll them at this location. They reached out to the parents and said that out of 20 kids, there was a group of 10 kids who not engaged or paying attention. I believe if 50% of the children are not engaged, they need to change the activities to make them more interesting to the children.

We sent our 4 and 5.5 year old to camp this summer. They truly had a fantastic time…read moreevery.single.day. Each day the minute they got into the car I would ask them each what their highlight of the day was. Swimming was also a big one! Kimmy Schimmy was a close second. Legos and their electives also at the top of the list. They have a great operation going - I strongly recommend going to an open house to check it out. Better yet just sign up because everything about the camp is truly wonderful!

I highly recommend this camp after sending all 3 of my kids there for 3 summers. My kids, who are…read moreon the timid side, were excited to go to camp each morning. The counselors greeted them by name and escorted them out of the car. Not only is there a fun theme daily but there is also instructional and recreational swimming every day! The highly trained lifeguards taught my kids how to swim, and the campers show off their new skills at the water olympics that take place at the end of the summer. Don't hesitate to send your kids to this camp!

It's honestly kind of hard to find activities for little kids that are legitimate and good. It's…read moreparticularly hard if you search on Yelp, because every activity has less than five reviews. So hopefully this is helpful. Our four year old was enrolled in a different sports activity with a different company, and it was fine. He had a good time, but sometimes I felt like he was just running around and playing and I didn't know if he actually grasped the concept of the sports that he played. But NVSA is different. It really feels professional and organzized. Our kid is in T-ball. In each session, the coach does warm ups, then catching, the batting, then running the bases, then sets up a mini t ball scrimmage! Feels like our kid is really learning T-ball. There is also a nice little play area to entertain siblings while your kid is in class. $20/1 hour.

Love NVSA!! Amazing sports clinics, camps, birthday parties, and even programs for toddler!read more

I love nature. Anytime we get to enjoy a walk outside in such a natural outdoor setting is a true…read morejoy and a privilege, and this was no different at Closter Nature Centre. It's kinda odd that the park essentially is divided by the one-lane road, so crossing the road was a bit of a hazard but once we were on the other side of the park across the road from the pond, the actual trails began. I believe we walked through the red, white, and orange trails which ended up taking about 30 minutes at most. There was good boardwalk coverage in many of the muckier areas, and although it wasn't exactly lush, the enjoyment of nature was such that I finished the walk feeling an overwhelming sense of gratitude. I hope the nature preserve will be around for many decades.

This was a much bigger nature center than I thought. Several lakes, not just the one in the front…read more Parking, two log cabins, many trails, several bridges, clean paths. Nice place to kayak and fish, too. Free Parking and paper maps available

This place is huge!!!! Visit and buy a membership and go often! The staff is kind, dedicated and…read moreknowledgeable! Sign up for a program or hike today!

This is a wonderful place to bring the whole family. They have about 12 different trails, all…read moreseparated in different levels of difficulty. The trails are free to enter but they do request for volunteer donation for non members. Different tiers of annul membership available to purchase at main office that comes with some wonderful perks, such as free access to trails and special events. The main office also has some of the exhibition items like insect box and turtle box. Outside the office there's also bird and butterfly cages. We went to the center for our daughter to participate in butterfly feeding event. Upon arrival we found out we had to buy the tickets for one of the two scheduled events. Luckily there were slots available to the second event on the day. The ticket was reasonably cheap, only $8. It also came with an additional bird's exhibition that took place right in front of office deck. All the stuff members were very friendly, informative and interactive. We spent wonderful couple of hours here on beautiful warm summer day.

This art school is a godsend! They have top notch, kind, understanding instructors for every level…read moreand ability. They have really helped a family member of mine who has been struggling with autism (Asperger's, PDD/NOS) and self-identity, self-worth, etc. all of their lives! It turns out that attending classes here have been very therapeutic for them. Thank you Art School at Old Church!

It's a family affair! Art classes for the whole family. This art school is a gem in our community…read more Both my children grew up enjoying classes here. They offer everything you could think of and more... comic illustration. jewelry making, drawing, painting, ceramics you name it. If you are looking for a fun Summer Camp for your kids check out their August offerings. Classes are offered year round. They also have wonderful art classes for adults. Fifty years and still going strong. Often imitated never duplicated!

Lindgren is such a great school and our 3 year old daughter loves it. The teachers are so nice,…read morebut really help to grow kids independence. The school is so cute and the property is perfect for kids to run and play outside. I only wish our older boys could've experienced this school, but we just moved from NYC.

After checking out a few school before Lindgren I knew as soon as we got there this school was…read moreperfect for my son. When my son was having issues with me leaving him in the morning his teachers and staff really stepped up to the plate & figured out a solution beat for him. He loves school now & has made so many friends. Now that school is out for the summer he asks me if he can go to school. Lindgren is an amazing school & will do what it take to ensure your child is safe, comfortable & gets the best experience while attending! I could not have chosen a better school!

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!!!

I love the JCC! My family and I have been there for 19 years and absolutely LOVE it! Working out,…read moreswimming, family time. We especially love the drama and dance school!

The best community center around. They have a fitness center, gymnasium, indoor track, school…read moreprograms for both kids and adults, and a pool. The staff is very nice and the prices are great! Ally or Allie in membership was amazing to work with as well. If you do decide to get a membership here, go see Allie and she'll hook you up

My friend and I stopped by for little pottery painting earlier today. The studio was nice and cozy,…read morewhich was perfect on a chilly day. The owner was funny, and we enjoyed listening to his little anecdotes. Since it was our first time, the owner shared little tips with us (ex: paint 3 coats, paint light colors before darker colors, etc.) which was so helpful. I will say the entire session is quite affordable compared to other pottery painting studios. There is no studio/sitting fee, and all the pieces are reasonably priced. I highly recommend a pottery painting session for those who are looking for a nice and therapeutic indoor activity, or who are looking for a good time :) I'm super excited to see how my mugs and the colors transformed after it's been glazed! Note: - You'll need to stop by a week or so later to pick up your completed and glazed art. - They have 2 locations, one in Tenafly and another in Ridgewood. - You can make a reservation online for Ridgewood, but I believe you'll need to call/text for reservations at Tenafly.

If I could give this place zero stars I would. I went with mother and kids to the Ridgewood…read morelocation in the summer of 2023. We were told to come back in six weeks for the pieces. When we came to pick it up the location had closed with no notice. It is now 11 months later and we have yet to receive our pieces. None of the phone numbers work, no one is ever there. No one ever answers calls or texts. Don't go here unless you never actually want to take your piece home. Absolutely ridiculous and unprofessional.