This is a fantastic branch of the Y. Day care, camp, after school program, they have it all (except…read morea pool ;) the area is beautiful, the staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and I have never had anything but a great experience.

From the owner: Our Y is proud to be one of the largest providers of childcare, summer day camp and youth sports…read moreprograms in Maplewood and South Orange, New Jersey. All programs and services are designed to nurture the potential of children, promote healthy living and foster a sense of social responsibility. Located directly between the South Orange and Maplewood train stations, our extended hours of operation are designed to meet both the recreational needs of our youth as well those of working parents. Please note that the Childcare Center has different hours than posted on Yelp. For up to date information on all of our programs and services please check out our website or call us directly.

For the second year in a row my son did not want to leave daily. Full entertainment and fun,…read moremaking friends while learning red cross swimming! Camp has only been over for 2 weeks and we are registered for next year with some new friends! Count suggest a better camp for fun and sports!

This is a true Camp experience for kids of all ages . The daily events and activities vary . The…read morebest part is the fun goes on regardless whether rain or shine . I enrolled my two children ( which are always bored without activities ). Since they began camp they have increased interests such as ice skating and cheerleading . Daily activities range from swimming, ice skating, arts , karate etc . There just may be too many to list . Kids come home, dirty, tired and excited to return the next day . Joe and Janice are amazing every step of the way starting with registration to picking up the kids. The camp has a bus company they partner with to make it easier for working families and late stay available. There truly aren't enough great things to say about the camp besides to pre enroll your kids and ENJOY!

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!

I know and have seen firsthand that it is more common for people to voice complaints and concerns…read morethan to praise and acknowledge achievement. While I, too have voiced certain concerns with the center about my children, I want to also acknowledge how pleased I am with my sons growth and stability in his current class (Blue Horses). Miss Maria and Miss Amanda (admin) have both been extremely supportive and kind about hearing our concerns that we have had in the past, and for that I thank them. But I would be remiss if I didn't acknowledge the amazing job that Miss Haley has done with our son. She has been patient, kind, and extremely supportive of him. I know how challenging most 3 year olds can be, and he is NO exception. But Miss Haley has treated him so fairly and I have seen nothing but growth in him since she has been with Lightbridge. He has learned invaluable life skills about socialization that I would have never been able to teach him at home, and his academic progress has sky-rocketed. You have a very special/professional teacher in Miss Haley and I just want to give her the recognition she deserves. Thank you ALL for creating a safe and nurturing place for my children to learn and grow.

Great School! Awesome Owners! Amazing Admin Team and Teachers are the Best of the Best!!!!read more

My daughter loves this place!! She went to NJCU for the summer camp and I've never seen my daughter…read moreso excited to go somewhere! And when she gets home she's sleeping from all of the activities! Lol.. What's even more wonderful is they taught my daughter how to swim!!! She always had a hard time swimming and I was going to pay for swimming classes but it turns out they helped her immensely here, and it's great to hear her talk about the camp and her accomplishments! I couldn't have asked for a better place for her to go in the summer!

I took my son to this camp last summer and he absolutely loved it. The reason I gave it five stars…read moreis due tothe fact my child was afraid of water. I have taken him to all kinds of swim programs and this camp had him swimming in 2 weeks. Unbelievable!!! He told me he wants 4 weeks this year.

We have been using Brookside since my oldest child was 8 weeks old. She is now in Middle School and…read morestill goes to summer camp at Brookside. She made her 2 best friends at Brookside. In addition to an amazing, caring staff, we found that both the day care and summer camp offer a huge amount for the money. We have referred many friends and family members there. I can't recommend it enough. I love that my girls got to play, horse back ride, swim and many other activities during the summer. My youngest daughter was born with a heart defect and they were great. The communication was always amazing. My daughter had a rough day and was inconsolable. When I got to daycare to pick her up I found my 1 year old in the office on the shoulder of the director as he was softly singing to her. He had no idea I was watching and she was fast asleep. You can't buy that level of care!

Absolutely love Brookside! It's our daughter's 4th year there and I have nothing bad to say. The…read moreschool provides a nurturing environment that is a home away from home. Every child is treated like an individual and supported in the unique way that child needs. The staff is kind, friendly, collaborative encouraging and super easy to work with. Expectations for the kids are lovingly high in a way that only encourages growth. My daughter is thriving and LOVES school. I would highly recommend Brookside for preschool and elementary/middle school.

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.

The management here is unacceptable. I was at a swim meet and I witnessed the manager rip apart a…read morepatron of the meet. I was standing 5 feet away and heard everything she said clearly. It seemed as if she had no legitimate reason for kicking this girl out, and would not even let her get two words in. She even threatened to call the police on her, I saw her 10 minutes prior talking to a swimmer, she wasn't being boisterous or rude or disrespectful, she was simply just a patron of the crowd. From what I've seen tonight, I question the management's decisions in hiring a person as such to deal with the public. -a concerned parent

Time to find a different t camp for our group. In an effort to take over the local market the…read morediluted product put out at Suffolk is not the great product and facilities we once experienced at Southampton. We just moved on and I will gladly give Southampton a 5

My children have attended Future Stars Suffolk for the past 3 summers & love it!!! One of the best…read moreparts of this camp is that all children have the opportunity to swim in an indoor olympic-size swimming pool every day with daily swim lessons. The pool is clean and well maintained. Our other favorite part of Future Stars Suffolk is the giant indoor air-conditioned sports arena that the children play in every day! I never have to worry about my children over-heating outside in extreme summer temperatures or miss playing sports and being active b/c it's raining outside. The large size of the arena is phenomenal and Future Stars sections it off for the different sports and age groups. All of the counselors at Future Stars Suffolk have been fun, friendly and attentive. The director is excellent, very visible and hands on and the entire office staff is always kind, prompt and responsive to any questions I have. We highly recommend Future Stars Suffolk!!!

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

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