The nature trail here is amazing. My favorite local place to walk the pup. People are generally…read morevery friendly on the trail, as are the security guards and students I've interacted with. I like that you can take the long route all around the campus or cut through campus and keep it shorter. The duck pond is always photogenic and they have some great trees which they tag and label. Definitely a treat for the pups, lucky to have this in walking distance from home.

Free concert ! There was an incredible Japanese performing group in town from Tokyo. The free…read moreperformance which was great aside, this venue was incredible for music and dance. Great acoustics. Parking tip: Its an oldtime college campus so parking is not near anything. Plot your location out beforehand and park accordingly by viewing the campus map online. . Be prepared to walk as much as 1/3 of a mile to any performances here on campus. Well worth the effort.

I took an adult oils class here a little over a year ago, my instructor was wonderful, a great…read moreteacher and very talented! I felt like I learned a lot and felt very inspired! The worst part was some of my "class mates," older men and women who were rather rude and pushy and very demanding of our instructors time on an individual basis. Like impatient elderly people at restaurants treating their servers poorly with poor boundaries. That was kind of frustrating but I'm pretty self sufficient so it all worked out fine even though they would then come to me and take my time to ask me for help... Either way I had a very nice time and would totally take another class there! They also have a swap meet for supplies that I participated in that was AWSOME I left with so much great stuff and didn't have to pay a cent because I brought a bunch of stuff in. Would highly recommend. Staff is always courteous, friendly and helpful.

I can not express enough how lucky we are to have such a wonderful place in our community! The…read morebuilding if beautiful, there is always something amazing going on and the classes are amazing! and they offer a variety of classes! I bug shout out to the management team because they are always hosting fun and creative events! LOVE THE MLAC

We had my granddaughters 3rd birthday party here. Both kids and adults had a wonderful time…read more Heather is so organized and great with the children. I strongly recommend having a kids party with her - she works with many age groups to determine a project that is fun and interesting! She helped us every step of the way and we were so pleased!

We had our daughter's 6th birthday here and it was AMAZING! The space was large enough to fit 20…read morerambunctious kids. Heather is a saint -- she led the kids through an awesome dinosaur project and had the timing perfect. We were able to decorate the party room and bring in outside food. For free use of the space for 2 hours (set up/break down plus 90 minute party) and all of the supplies included, it was very affordable. Would recommend!

great place to stay in shape and get some sports related lessons for your children. A terrific…read morecenter for the community.

Great equipment, plenty of space and available machines/equipment. It's so modern and accommodating…read moreyou would have no idea it's also part of a community organized nonprofit.

This was my 13 year old son's first summer camp at Lavner. They offer so many great classes and he…read morechose the YouTube Content Creator class. He absolutely loved every moment. At the end of the day during pick up, he would rate it a 10. He wants to do it again next year! My son's review- The best thing that happened was meeting new friends, being taught great lessons, and making videos!

My sons, 10 and 13, just completed the Graphic Design Camp from Lavner at USD. This was their…read moresecond year participating in some of their summer camps. They really enjoyed themselves. They were excited to create their designs, and I can't wait to receive their t-shirts and totes in the mail. Over the years, I have enrolled them in different camps, and I have never seen the level of engagement they showed at Lavner. We will definitely be returning next summer.

My daughter attended what was advertised as "writing camp." Her experience was awful. None of the…read morestaff was qualified to teach writing, and for that matter nobody attempted as much. There was no writing instruction. In addition, the staff seemed to have neither talent, nor experience in working with children and regularly treated the kids as if they were much younger than they were. It was amateur hour to be sure. Finally, and I'm just going to be blunt, the staff were weird. If you're looking for some kind of legitimate writing experience for your kid, then look elsewhere. This is just oversold babysitting, and bad babysitting at that. But the food was actually pretty good.

My kids really enjoyed their time at Dean camp. The flexible pick-up and drop-off times are so…read morehelpful. And the fact that lunch is included is amazing. My kids really liked their instructors and the activities they did. We have already signed up again for camp this summer.

This camp was rude, unprofessional and incredibly inappropriate. It has treated my friends and my…read moreparents horribly. As a camper, i had an okay experience. There's a pool, different "specialized camps", and plenty of opportunities to make friends. As a Jr. CIT (basically an employee that still pays ~2,000 dollars to attend the camp), it was a whole different story. A couple of friends and I were Jr. CITs for the summer of 2017 and worked under the supervision of the directors. Again, this was a camp so during lunch and such the Jr. CITs would hang around the lawn and eat some lunch. One day, my friends and I got called down to the office, and were told that we were spotted climbing the fence out of the campus and then seen climbing back in. This was an absurd accusation as neither my friends nor I had been in the vicinity of the fence. The directors would hear none of our explanation. When I was trying to explain we had done nothing wrong, I was interrupted and called a liar. (Imagine: a 50+ year old male director calling a 7th grader a liar.) However, they did take the time to let the one Caucasian girl off the hook, leaving her free to go while my friends and I (all of whom are racial minorities) to take the blame. Now other than the fact we were accused with no evidence whatsoever, with no opportunity to defend or explain, other than the fact only the racial minorities of the group seemed to be implicated, and other than the fact my friends and I were paying 2,000 dollars to attend the camp, the directors were also incredibly rude and dismissive of my parent's concerns. When my mother called about this fiasco, she was rudely brushed off, asked by one of the directors (Bill/William Darling) "What can we do about it?" in an incredibly rude manner. After calling and being ignored and having my mother's time wasted, Mr. Darling said he would issue an apology to the girls. When I came to camp the next day, the apology turned into a warning speech. We were told we were off the hook for our actions and that we should be happy. The whole speech given was incredibly condescending and obnoxious. Never was I issued an apology for a very wrong accusation, never were we explained why the minorities were the only ones implicated, never were we treated as real, paying customers (which we were) and never was my mother apologized to for the horrible way she was treated. After speaking to a few of the other paid employees, much of them felt much of the same and experienced similar interactions from the directors. I would strongly advise you not to go to this camp. The directors (the aforementioned Bill Darling and also another by the name of Kristi Kallam are extremely rude, inappropriate and not worth the time of day.

From the owner: Friends Central Summer has traditional day camps for ages 3-12. We swim twice per day with…read moreinstructional swim every morning. We offer a balance of structured activities and free play opportunities, experienced early childhood educators, cooperative rather than competitive activities, and a low staff/child ratio.

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 love this place! It's a community center and, it feels that way. The halls are full of "Hello" or…read more"good morning" and include people from all walks of life. You begin to recognize and chat with people you meet regularly. The 9:15 group fitness classes are delightfully challenging yet can be adapted for those on the learning curve as well as those recovering from injury. Great instructors! There are many other classes as well. The Robert J. Wilf Preschool and Kindergarten has nurturing, creative teachers and happy children (infants through kindergarten). Camp Kef (Kef means Fun) was voted Best Camp on the Main Line 2016. The summer swim club is active on weekends and after day camp closes each day. Aqua Zumba is fun! Evenings often have an added activity. Nana's Kitchen is a yummy café in the front lobby and also serves at the pool. Order the hummus or falafel platter among other relish dishes!

The JCC staff and facilities are top-notch. Every program we have participated in as a family has…read morebeen a great experience, and we are so happy to have the JCC in our community.