I sent both my girls to Ready Set Grow (both camp and school) and we had such a wonderful time. In…read moremy opinion, it was the perfect place for their first time school experience. What really drew me in was their small class sizes and rotational system (the classes travel from room to room- with each room being a specific content or theme). The staff is truly exceptional (and as a teacher myself, I had very high expectations). They communicated clearly and consistently, provided a loving and safe environment and handled the separation blues professionally (which really makes a huge difference at this age!). I was also genuinely impressed with their curriculum and how much they did. My girls still talk about how much they loved RSG!

Their forms state you should waive contamination in the facility, which I refused to waive and was…read moretold I would be refunded my payment for camp. They made me drive all the way back to pick up a check they shorted me on what they owe me! They lied and said they said the credit card payment is my responsibility which I was never told! The owner and director left for the entire first part of camp leaving a counselor and teenagers to run the camp. Very irresponsible unorganized place! I don't feel safe leaving my toddler for camp here. I do NOT recommend this place.

My 7yr old went to the Williston Park location this past summer and loved it! The previous year he…read morewent to one of the big "fancy" camps around, and it was way too overwhelming for him. CampsRUs is great for kids that aren't super into sports and competition, and prefer other activities. Each day is different. They go to a nearby town pool 1x a week, and 1-2x a week have a fun trip. This year they went to White Post Farms, Adventureland, Bounce, laser tag, bowling, Bellmore Playhouse, and a bunch of other places. Trips are different for each age group. The camp is run out of a school, so they have a playground and gym, as well as classes in stem, arts & crafts, etc. One day they had a slime truck come, another day the NY Islanders came, another day was a petting zoo with pony rides. I love that the camp has a Facebook message group and sends pictures every day of what your kids are doing. They are family run, and seem to really care.

From the owner: Discover the magic of summer at Camps 'R' Us in Williston Park. Serving families in the Williston…read morePark, NY area since 1993, we're an award-winning, family-operated summer day camp. Our Williston Park location offers an enriching experience packed with sports, creative arts, exciting games, innovative STEAM activities, swimming, dance, and engaging educational programs. From our Tiny Tots® Early Childhood Program for preschoolers (ages 3-Pre-K) to our Explorers® Travel Program for tweens and teens completing 5th-8th grade, Williston Park campers thrive with unforgettable adventures alongside friends. Parents in Williston Park appreciate our nurturing and secure environment. Let Camps 'R' Us create lasting summer memories for your child.

My nephew attended the Fall session of the soccer/baseball combo class for 2-3-year old and he…read moreloved it. At that age, it's very hard to keep their attention but the coaches here are very patient and attentive. We thought Coach Nick was great. And we have noticed some improvement with my nephew's soccer skills. He can now run and kick the ball with no problem. Sometimes he even gets the ball into the net. It's a great 45-minute class and he enjoyed going every Sunday. The coaches are so great with the kids and the activities are very engaging. The parents are asked to participate so we've gotten quite the workout during these classes. I love that the classes are indoors, and they have benches to sit on, so you can watch the kids during class. I'll be honest though, the first time we came here we got lost. The signage for this facility could use some work. The building is shared by several athletic programs and the entrance for Lil Athletes is off on the side street. You can easily bypass it. The facility itself is large and there are plenty of room for kids to run around. It's a great program and helps younger kids improve on their socialization skills while getting a fun workout. We've already signed him up for another session this summer.

We've been doing Lil' Athletes classes since my son was two and have recommended it over and over…read moreagain! We adore Coach Bret (and all the other coaches we've worked with)! These coaches and classes are so much fun for the kids while also teaching them so much about every sport. The BEST!!!

This place is great for littles! Ive taken my daughter here for the little learners. On fridays…read morewith Ms Sam and its wonderful! We drive past it and knows that is where class is! Lots of simple toys. Montessori style. A fun ballpit and slide. Everyone has to wear socks which is nice keeps the fun area clean! I have had some smoothies and they are delicious! Highly recommend!

Such a cool concept. First kids cafe I have found with healthy food options. Took my Nephew & he…read moreabsolutely loved it & so did my husband & I. It was clean, organized & staff was very nice. Did not get a chance to check out the food this time but will absolutely be going back!

Excellent YMCA! Clean and organized. Staff and swimming is great! Renovated bathroom at the ground…read morefloor looks great for the members. Keep up the great work!

My family and I love going to play handball !…read more Friendly staff . Clean and spacious location w/ Tennis courts !

My daughter has been attending this gymnastic facility since 2022. She has moved up as she aged and…read morereally likes it here. She loves coach Erin a lot! She is very sweet, professional and understanding. Patty at the front desk is very helpful and kind. My son recently started Ninja Warriors and really enjoys it. I like that you are able to see the Ninja warrior group easily through the window. The facilities are usually clean and updated. The waiting room and parking lot can get crowded when there's a lot of classes going on, which makes it hard sometimes. You can view the kids in gymnastics, with the cameras they have connected on the TV, which can get difficult to see sometimes as well.

We love Ninja class! My son is a super shy little boy and I wanted to put him in some type of…read moreactivity. We tried tee ball, soccer, gymnastics. He wanted karate but I stumbled upon this ninja class. Now, the traffic in the area and parking lot are a pain: but it is totally worth it for me to see the smile and excitement for my little man. He is so engaged and learning about his muscles and body. The activities are supervised and challenging. When he class is over he asks if we can go back tomorrow. He loves his coaches and the head coach, Antonio is helpful and friendly even if you aren't in his class. The front desk ladies, Denise and young ladies are accommodating and helpful. When my son was reluctant to enter the gym they kindly jumped in and walked him to class. We are finishing our first semester with them and have already signed up for the next one. Cannot say enough positive things about their programs.

so fun fact, I used to live across the street from Belmont Park literally two blocks away since…read morethen this place has become a completely different place than I used to go when they used to have flea markets there, plain old horse racing. It may be a little off track bedding now Belmont Park has exclusive wall attached a wonderful Arena for concerts and a great staff helps you. I truly recommend coming here.

The remodeling is terrible. It no longer feels like a race track. The remodeled "grandstand"…read morelooks like the Oculus in lower Manhattan; the Oculus is beautiful but that's not the look needed for a race track. In addition, the $10 entrance fee doesn't allow access to the full "grandstand"; you now have to pay an additional $75 fee. (I want to be clear that with the $10 fee you'll be able to see the paddock and the races.) Very big loss for horse racing and the Elmont community. I believe that putting the UBS Arena there was the correct choice. I just don't understand why the "grandstand" had to be touched.

I had a very disappointing experience with this camp's hiring process. I was told that I was being…read moreconsidered for a position and was left waiting for updates for a long period of time. Then, only a week before camp started, I was finally contacted and informed that all positions had already been filled. If the camp knew they were no longer hiring or had filled their staff roster, that information should have been communicated much earlier. Waiting until the last minute wasted my time and left me without the opportunity to make other summer employment plans. The camp could greatly improve its communication with applicants. It's important to be straightforward and transparent throughout the hiring process rather than leaving people waiting and uncertain for weeks. Applicants deserve timely updates so they can make informed decisions about their summer jobs instead of having information withheld until the last moment. I hope the camp works on communicating more clearly and honestly with future applicants so others do not have the same frustrating experience.

I paid YPDC $100.00 refundable deposit for summer camp starting 2024. I was promised by March of…read more2024 I will receive my deposit back. Instead of refunding my deposit they gave me the runaround and lied about mailing a check to me. When I finally received a check, they purposely misspelled my name on it. When l contacted the director all my calls go straight to voice mail. Yep they've blocked me. I would not have expected such a popular company to be so shady. Shame on you YPDC.

I had enrolled my daughter into the abacus combo program and have been very pleased with the…read moreservices provided by Smart Brain International. There are certified teachers who understand exactly what the students strengths and weaknesses are and the staff is also very kind and polite. The founders of this program, Mr. Gupta snd Mrs. Gupta, are always willing to go out of their way and talk to the parents about any concerns. The program at Smart Brain had really helped my daughter as I am noticing an improvement in her school work as well!

Smart Brain America may have a catching name, but by no means is it a good business or a good…read moreeducational institute. I had enrolled my child to attend their abacus classes and was told by Ms. Gupta (co-owner) that the classes only have a minimun of four students, but when my child showed up for the first day of class they had 10+ students in the class. Now this is my child's first day, apparently she was lost in the crowd, as the classes are for only 1 hour, how can the instructor go around teaching so many students and especially if the are not on the same page (as some kids are ahead since they started awhile back). Now the second class which was a week later had the same issue. This time I asked to speak to Ms. Gupta, but her husband Mr. Gupta was the one to answer my questions. I told him frankly that Ms. Gupta had lied to me about the headcount in the classes. He apparently did not care and said that is no issue. I told him it's my child's first day now second day, since she is new to the program, the administration should stick to their words given to the parents before the enrollment of the child. He kept getting pissed off as I kept telling him You Lied. He say's I don't consider it a Lie. I told him its not honesty. There should be transparency between the educational institute and the parents when it comes to education for your kids. Apparently Smart Brain America has violated that protocal and trust. Another issue I had was they suddenly change class timings to when ever they want without communicating these necessary changes to the parents. I showed up with my kids one day for my child's scheduled class, I rang their door bell, apparently no respone. I even placed a phone call and left a message. After waiting there for almost 40 minutes, the owner show's up and say's 'no class today'. That was it. Smart Brain America had failed to communicate such a change to me and has been a disappointment to my child. The Abacus teacher Ms. K is the only genuine, caring and praiseworthy teacher they have there. Otherwise - stay away from Smart Brain America. They have not issued my refund. They lack communication issues and do not believe in trust. Written by A Very Concerned Mom.