super fun time last year! me and my friend had the best time ever. food is not the best in the…read moreworld but still ok. cake is delicious.

This place is awesome. Spacious, well taken care of, the lake is beautiful. I just visited on a…read moreroad trip, but I could tell what a magical place it was. I hear they do weddings there. The whole camp wedding. It's appealing.

In the heart of Abington, and about a hundred yards away from the Roslyn train station, you can…read morefind Briar Bush, a hidden nature preserve tucked away on Edge Hill road. With scenic walking trails, an outdoor classroom, day camps and a small indoor animal habitat, Briar Bush is a great spot for small children, couples on a date, or anyone looking for a brief respite from the urgency of the modern world. With free admission for locals and a small fee for out-of-towners, the preserve is accessible to all patrons provided that they are able to walk down some wooded trails that circle through the admittedly short walking routes. The centerpiece of the trails is a picturesque, secluded pond with benches for sitting and an interactive sign with information on the local fauna and flora. The indoor animal habitat has a small gift shop, pamphlets on upcoming events and information on other parks in the area, and several interesting animals such as a blind possum named Odin, a bearded lizard named Karl, and several other unique turtles and reptiles. All of Briar Bush can be walked through in an hour or so, but the low admission, interactive nature events and scenic walking trails will have you wanting to return again soon.

Staff are very informative when it comes to presentations but the facility is not very well…read moremaintained in some places because multiple trees have poison ivy on them. I know what poison ivy looks like, and when it's in hairy vine form, it can choke a tree and kill it. There was a wildlife sanctuary in the neighborhood that I grew up in as a child, and many of the trees almost died because they were being choked by poison ivy. Hairy vine, no friend of mine. But, on a more positive note, they have some animals that you can pet (when they are being presented by a lecturer), including rabbits, rats, and snakes, plus a turtle. In fact, now, as I am typing this, I remember coming here as a kid with school and Cub Scouts and my family as well, and I remember Boo the Rat (R.I.P!) and I remember a turtle who came to Briar Bush after being fed dog food by its owner. Eww. Bottom line, presentation is everything. One thing that I personally don't mind but that wildlife and some other visitors are probably irritated by is the fact that SEPTA's Warminster Line runs behind Briar Bush with a train going by every so often.

I am the director of Collegeville's sister school in Langhorne. I have visited Collegeville on…read moreseveral occasions over the past 6 months. During this time, I have been greeted with nothing but warmth and smiles from the staff. The Director Shawna and the owner take great pride in making sure the health and safety are met to the highest standards. Heather, the assistant director puts a lot of work into making sure the the curriculum is implemented and seen throughout the classrooms. Our Owner takes great pride in making sure the staff, children and families are happy at her schools. I would highly recommend you taking a tour!

I wish more people would write reviews so parents knew what they were getting into. More…read moreimportantly ownership of these locations need to be held accountable. If you HATE the following topics, then this place is for you. - Transparency - Cleanliness - Security - Staffing - Lack of Detail If you LOVE the following topics than this place is for you. - Massive Turn Over - Seeing teachers crying several occasion. - Staff disappear without notice - Policy changes without notice - Meals that do not reflect what is on the actual menu. Parents pay a lot of money for day care and the ownership needs to be held accountable!

My nephew go an amazing hourlong horseback riding lesson without a reservation. It was really…read moremagical. We only just learned about this farm, which is close to Philly. Can't wait to go back.

They added another area for private parties called the pavilion party. It's a perfect twist to…read moreaccommodate a smaller party. We got to ride the horse in the woods like a little trail ride while the others played on playground or went to the pavilion where we had snacks and a little petting farm area. It was cute and allowed for me to be more of the host. I liked it cuz it was like renting the space but they provided the petting farm and the pony rides. And we were not rushed out of there. Dry laid back and it was a private party area with a separate air conditioned and modern bathroom. They offered a pool option for an additional hour if we wanted it. The pool looked good and wish I did it. My friend ended up doing the pool and it was a completely tailored to her liking so I think they work with you. She had a certified lifeguard who really did watch the pool closely. And helped with tubes and swimmies and things. Highly recommend. They have been in business 52 years and it shows.

The bullying is out of control. The counselors don't care. My son was so depressed when he came…read morehome. This is actually the opposite of what I intended for him at camp.

My high school son and daughter have been going to Camp Greene Lane since they were little. From…read moreday one, the owners have provided my wife and I with the comfort that they were taking care of our children as if they are their own. Each of my kids have built amazing relationships with friends they stay in touch with and make plans to see throughout the year. CGL is everything summer camp should be about and I'm glad we chose it for their summers.

My daughter visited SVF with her Girl Scout group. The instruction was EXCELLENT, staff extremely…read moreknowledgeable and caring. I knew Vi's love of horses would be solidified with her 1st ride- as was mine so many years ago. She has talked non stop about Biily, the farm and instructors. She will be beginning lessons soon. A lovely farm.

I brought my daughter in for lessons and it was amazing. She had an amazing time! I felt extremely…read morecomfortable bringing her here as they are outdoors, everyone had masks on, sanitizer was provided, and I was assured all the tack was freshly cleaned. Instructors are extremely knowledgeable and friendly.

My son goes to the sleepaway camp for a couple weeks each summer. We live in Brooklyn and it's…read moreperfect for us! 2 hours away from home. Not a "resort" type camp w/ jet skiing etc but just a sweet traditional sleepaway camp. Archery, boating, horseback riding, campfires, etc. Classic fun! No electronics allowed. The family camp weekends in Labor Day & Memorial Day weekend are fun for our family. The girl's camp across the lake is great too!

Like my father who attended in 1953 , I loved it! The only bad memory I have is being chased by the…read moreJersey Devil on my way to the head at 3:00 in the morning.

Open Meadows Farm is a horseback riding facility on a historic property set in the bucolic…read more country near Skippack, Pa. They also run a Horseback Riding Summer Camp for children and most recently have been hosting children's birthday parties. We recently planned and attended a wonderful party there and were delighted with the results. The "Dragon" themed party was planned for a 6 year old with guests ranging in age from 4-6. Five was the perfect number for this party but the Farm allows up to 10 guests for two hours. The ponies were adorned with their "unicorn" costumes to the delight of the riders. Each pony was accompanied by 2 experienced handlers. Every child was required to have a parental waiver signed and were provided with a helmet for safety. I have never seen so many smiling faces before. Two ponies allowed for multiple rides by each child and that was something they really loved. Short wait time! The next activity was a wagon ride full of real hay around the beautiful and historic farm founded in 1774. Adults and children alike enjoyed communing with nature and enjoying the beauty of the day. Kids love throwing hay at each other and reaching high for overhanging branches. We moved onto the Fairy Garden where dazzling little fairies had been hidden in the trees, just waiting for discovery by the little party guests. I counted at least 22...there could have been more. For a small fee each child was able to "find" a special magic stone that had been hidden just for them. We had to drag them away from the Fairy Garden..they really loved it. On to the rustic barn which had been festively decorated with tiny twinkle light. We brought our own decorations, paper products and balloons and set things up before the guests arrived. A burlap covered table for the guests reinforced the farm atmosphere and an extra table was set up to hold the ice cream cake, cookies, snacks and drinks. An old wooden wheelbarrow was draped to provide a spot for the gifts. It was a great party and I cant wait to go again with another group. The Fischer family made it an absolutely perfect day for the children and I highly recommend it for anyone looking for an alternative to video games and bouncy houses!!

Best outdoor camp ever! My 3 kids all LOVE Hideaway. They come home and talk all night about how…read moremuch fun they had hiking, swimming, playing GaGa, high ropes, building a camp site, etc... They really enjoy the full outdoor experience. The owners are very organized and provide quick responses and an awesome curriculum. All the counselors are teachers and great with children. I would highly recommend the camp!

I was late signing my children up for camp and everything was sold out. I found Hideaway Day Camp…read moreand was thrilled to find that they had openings. Both boys loved it. My youngest son is very clingy and hates going to camp - by the third day, he LOVED Hideaway and would run right to his group to start playing. My older son had a bug bite. I called to have them check on him and they could not have been more helpful and accommodating. They have creek walks, horseback riding, archery, fishing,ropes courses, climbing walls, swimming, and so much more! If you're looking for a real camp experience that offers tons of fun - this camp offers it with a warm and kind environment.

My daughter has such a wonderful and creative time when she comes to the Doodlery. Sheila comes up…read morewith the best projects for all kids in her classes and they walk away with so many cool creations to bring home! I highly recommend classes at the Doodlery for your kids!

We love having a place like The Doodlery in town! My Kindergarten daughter attended a birthday…read moreparty there this year and had an absolute blast (making potions was her favorite). When lockdown started, my husband and kids surprised me with a Mother's Day Art project (modge podge saucer and teacup with stones and and a sweet little succulent) that they had delivered from the Doodlery and worked on at home! I absolutely love that we can still enjoy the creativity that the Doodlery has to offer even when we are at home. We love the Doodlery!