as a fellow child who is currently going here, i COUUUULD recommend it..maybe. First of all, the…read morewater pipes are so old that they have lead in the water because the pipes are made of lead, the activities can be boring at times , but most of the staff are very kind and caring and silly. (p.s. I'm on the bus coming back from a trip at camp right now.) Send your kids here, maybe?

Terrible experience the counselor I meet was overworked and underpaid. I asked them how much they…read moreget paid why is it only 3.50 an hour?!? Then later on I saw children in cars without car seats without staff address it. Absolutly baffling.

So so happy I checked this place out! I live only about four blocks away but I just assumed it was…read morea kids birthday party place. WRONG! They do everything- holiday themed events, kids camp, even walk ins. And it's not just a creative craft done either. They have open play, story time,a bubble dance party, and do some sensory play as well. The lady working was super nice, patient, and had a great positive vibe. The price was fantastic too! ( I paid $19 for an hour a half) and my kid did not want to leave. I coordinated with a mom from the school he goes too and we all got a coffee down the block then just got to watch and enjoy them playing and learning. I say the best age group for this is 2-6 maybe?? But that's just the event we went to, definitely check it and follow their insta. I'll be back regularly.

So happy I came across this place for my daughter's 5th bday! It was such a great time! The two…read moreworkers there that assisted the party did a phenomenal job!! Great with the kids. They painted, made slime , played with shaving cream and had a dance party. Kids were so happy and even the adults enjoyed them selves. Would recommend this place anytime.

I spent eight summers at this surreal camp, and I loved every second of it. Unlike other camps, you…read moreget to choose a major and a minor, and are exposed to the fine arts extensively. It is almost like you are preparing for higher educational institutions, regardless of your age. I recommended this facility to a friend of mine, as her son wanted to spread his wings at USDAN, so to speak. The "campus" has changed greatly since I was enrolled, however, it has only been improved. The studios where teaching had taken place, were now solid buildings and not merely the wooden huts that I remembered so fondly. They are probably more sturdy during the occasional heavy summer rain. You still need a map to navigate the heavily wooded grounds. I remember having an assembly on a daily basis, which often featured a well known talented performer. There is a daily swimming class, a lunch hour as well as time to dedicate to both your major and your minor. There was also ice cream served by the friendly staff at the end of every day, as you walked to the bus. The teachers were phenomenal. Each one was incredibly talented and well versed in his or her craft. This definitely contributed to creating an exceptional experience. Highly recommended.

Usdan is a place like no other (well, not that I know of, at least). I was lucky enough to spend…read morethree summers enrolled in various programs here, and it'll forever hold a special place in my heart, so, sorry if this review gets a bit schmaltzy. I promise that I'm not exaggerating. In the most technical sense, it's a day camp. But more like a cross between a college campus and an artists' commune, it's anything but your average day camp. Campers/students, who come from all over Long Island as well as all five boroughs, have total control over their course of studies for the summer and on your typical day at Usdan, nestled within acres of woods you'll find kids (up to age 18) doing everything from welding jewelry, firing kilns, or wielding paint brushes, to singing/playing scales, dancing on pointe, or playing improv games in a acting class. It's a both a place to learn a new craft and to cultivate an already burgeoning talent. Aside from the fab programs (with wonderfully encouraging and professional teachers at their helm), Usdan stands out in its layout and design. Someone made the brilliant decision to take advantage of the sprawling physical environment of the campus, and the result is that none of the "classrooms" at Usdan have both four walls and a roof, allowing art to be entwined with the elements in a really neat way. Many have a distinctly tree-house feel. Trust me when i say that this makes the experience all the more enriching, not to mention fun. There's also a great big swimming pool, an essential part of any summer experience. One of the most exceptional parts of the Usdan experience is the daily mid-day concert that are a daily part of each camper's schedule. For the first half of the summer, campers are treated to performances by acclaimed professionals from all over the performing arts world. It was during such concerts that I enjoyed seeing both Yo Yo Ma and Savion Glover (!!), among many, many others. Trust me when I tell you this is amazing. Concerts during the second half of the summer are dedicated to student performances. Oh, and also, among a nice list of esteemed alumni you'll find Ms. Mariah Carey herself.

My daughter has gone to camp here for the last two summers and absolutely loves it. The counselors…read moreand staff are amazing. There's so much for the kids to do. They also learn so much. For instance, Courtney has become a very good and confident swimmer during her time here. We would definitely recommend Driftwood and are sending our younger daughter there next year as well.

This place is extremely unprofessional with its staffing. Accidental emails, getting the run…read morearound, being told they would contact me and making me wait two weeks just to tell me they don't want "to make me wait around" for the position of group leader. I'm happy I didn't end up working here but the way they handled their professionalism was beyond a let down to say the least. If I had kids they would not attend this camp. They seem like they mean well but really have no idea what they are doing. I've read other reviews of problems with Driftwood management respecting staff so I can see this is a trend.

We've been sending our son for two years to the Extreme Teen Travel Program and it's been an…read moreincredible experience. He loves the trips and overnights. The owner and staff are all great people. When we were first interested in the camp they were easy to accommodate us for a tour and meeting. My son instantly wanted to join this camp after the first 5 minutes. While my son spends many days doing trips, the actual camp itself is very impressive. Tucked away at the end of a residential street is a massive sprawling day camp that feels like you're miles away from everything even though you're actually just a few minutes drive away from 110. They have a ton of facilities to offer the campers. Multiple pools, go cart track, zip lines, all the sports you could want, a pond w paddle boats, archery, art & crafts and even a circus performance class! Every day is a party at KENWAL - when you drop off your kids in the morning they have party music blasting away and the super friendly staff are all out in the lot to greet the kids and keep the traffic flowing. You know you're kids are in for a fun day every day! The office staff is flexible with payments, offer different payment options, discounts for early pay and they are just great to work with. We've used other camps on the island and we wish we found Kenwal years ago. Prices are reasonable compared to other camps and they offer a lot more services in my opinion and don't seem to have the staffing issues we've seen elsewhere. Counselors are plentiful and certainly look like they are having fun working here. Highly recommend. Bring on the summer!!!

They pay the counselors under 6 dollars an hour and that's for the whole summer. How is this even…read morelegal?? They are treated like garbage.

My mom put me in when I was about 10-9 years old and I still go, and it's honestly amazing! I have…read moreso much fun there, and the trips we go on are awesome. The hotel experiences there might be the best part. I cannot wait to go back this summer, and the counselors are so sweet and caring.

My nephew went to Crestwood as his first camp experience. He had the time of his life and can't…read morewait to go back

My son Bradley has been attending CGI for the past 5 years. He absolutely loves the counselors,…read moredirector Rochel and everyone else. My youngest son Zachary, has been attending the past two years and loves it as well. The communication and activities are top notch.

From the owner: Camp Gan Israel of Central Long Island is a premier summer day camp, dedicated to enriching the…read morelives of children from diverse Jewish backgrounds through a fun, engaging, and meaningful camping experience. Campers enjoy a wide range of exciting activities, including recreational and instructional swimming, sports with professional coaches, horseback riding lessons, arts & crafts, field trips, gymnastics, science, music, archery, martial arts, Challah baking, and much more — all within a nurturing Jewish framework. At Gan Israel Day Camp, each age group enjoys a variety of age-appropriate, thoughtfully designed daily activities and weekly trips. Every program is led by experienced specialists who are experts in their fields and passionate about working with children.

My son started here just on Friday. So far so good. From…read morethe moment I called until meeting his instructor I was happy Seems to be a great facility with fantastic people My son couldn't wait to get to climb and jump!!

My daughter just started here about 2 months ago, I can't even tell you how happy we are from the…read moresecond we walked in the front door the women at the front desk couldn't have been nicer and so welcoming! My daughter had an amazing class and I just love the over all atmosphere and sense of care I feel all around from all the staff I highly recommend to all!!

We had the most wonderful experience at Key to My Art! Highly recommend!! Reisa was so helpful in…read moreplanning and executing my daughter's birthday party and she and Lou were great with our little artists!

Awesome school. Riesa, the teacher and proprietor is amazing with all children. She loves art and…read moreis a talented artist, and gets all the children to love creating art as well, regardless of the child's experience level. It's a wonderful environment for the children develop their skill and love of art. I hear that the adult paint nights are pretty awesome as well