I have been greeted with open arms, and challenged to mentally and physically progress. The…read morestudents are so kind and friendly, the teachers professional and nurturing and the dojo clean and welcoming. It's a formal environment, but everyone understands and explains. Sensei Zelda and Shihan Michelle are incredible instructors, and they are the true heart of the dojo. This is the first time I have been privileged to train consistently with women instructors who are professional and ethical. They don't play favorites and they devote plenty of time to new students. I can't wait to continue this journey.

One year is finished with an orange belt. I cannot believe in this only one year, my mind, my body,…read moreand my soul are getting stronger and stronger and tougher. Sincerely appreciate and thanks a million to Shihan, all senseis, all sempais, and my teammates who get trained together with blood and sweat. Ken Wa Kan is my second family. The discipline, the warmth, the coaching, the ethic of karate practicing at my dojo is incredible and I am proud of being part of Ken Wa Kan family. OSUUUU!!!

Both of my kids have been going to Kim's Kids and we love it so much! The weeks are very…read morewell-planned with exciting activities and amended appropriately for the weather. The staff is amazing. The kids are happy after every adventure and we feel comfortable and know they are safe - everyone wins! We will continue going as the kids grow and hope to even work as assistants there one day!

Kim's Kids Summer Camp is a fun, flexible, earnest camp that engages the campers while giving them…read morethe freedom to be themselves. I know many people who have sent their kids there (and one of my best friends went to Kim's when he was a kid--he's 29 years old now. He loved it!) . All the kids rave about it. My son has already told me that he wants to go back again for next year. He says it's the best camp. The staff are wholesome and down to earth. The camp has so many fun activities and adventures--without wearing down the campers. The camp is super chill and relaxed yet maintaining campers' safety and protection. Another great thing is the intimacy of the camp director and staff. They really get to know us and they are super approachable and down to earth. They do not have any pretension or arrogance. They're the real-deal. And they take such good care of their staff. I am a union organizer--so I look at these sort of things. I can tell that they are always looking out for the campers AND the staff. I am touched by the support that the administration offers to the staff. I love the staff. They're all fascinating individuals who really love the campers. We are so grateful that we have an opportunity to send our son to such a fabulous space. We will be surely sending our son there again. The camp is super flexible. For instance, I have summer Fridays so I send my son there for 4 days instead of 5. It's great to be able to save that kind of money The camp (Sandra) sends out an email with updates about the plans for the following day with instructions etc. Sandra is very responsive to emails and offers personalized care. She was very empathetic and flexible to me when I had a miscarriage while I was registering my son for camp. That sort of care is immeasurable. In addition, every morning--the adorable Camp Director Dan gives us an update. Dan is awesome. He's like a real new yorker. He's been doing this camp for 30+ years. He says that he has basically made a camp that he wished he had when he was a kid. My son loves Dan's stories...actually all kids' love Dan's stories. He is amazing.

My 8 yrs old twin grandsons belong to this academy. I love the discipline. I love the respect they…read moreget from the coaches. I love the respect the players get from each other. It is not just basketball, they learn how to respect each other.

I just registered at Hoops Academy NYC for my kid and let me tell you, it has been THE BEST…read moreexperience. The primary focus of the youth basketball academy is not limited to the game; bringing life skills, discipline, and teamwork is where the fun and love for the game evolve. The coaches are truly dedicated to the profession and they know perfectly well how to work with kids of all ages and skill levels. The basketball training given to kids is structured and designed to develop the basics of the game, formulating strategies and ensuring physical fitness. My child has not only honed in basketball skills but also boost in confidence and sportsmanship. The culture of the academy is enriching and motivating, which makes it the right place for a young athlete to come of age and rise.If you are in need of a high-quality basketball academy in NYC, I will advise you to choose Hoops Academy NYC. That is exactly what they realize; that as much as kids need to be excelling in the game, they also need to succeed life outside the court.

Amazing place! Friendly, experienced coaches that are really great with all ages of kids. They…read moreshow, not only tell what to do. My 3 girls loved their summer classes at Island Gymnasticz. They looked forward to it each week. They wouldn't want to miss a class. The kids are split into small groups where each kid gets the attention they need to be confident and build on skills. Love how these classes inspire them to practice at home. There has been a lot of bridge building in my home with safety first of course. Gina and staff thank you for always being so kind, we love your establishment.

We started our son in the mommy & me classes when he was 10-11 months old. He was late with…read morecrawling and didn't have strength in his core (lazy to do tummy time lol) but this place was the best. I swear by his ability to crawl and then walk so fast was because of the classes. We enrolled him when he was 2 in their PreSchool Prep program. We watched him flourish. He knew numbers past 30, days of the week and was always singing songs and dancing. These are two of the best teachers you could ask for your kids- if you're considering it... do it!

We love them. Miss Lucy, Miss Fran, and Miss Tina are all gifts from God. The staff genuinely…read moreseems to care about children. They genuinely seem to know child development. The space is beautiful and clean. The classes are a good value, especially in a city where everything can be so expensive, and on an island where there just isn't much.

My kids have been attending RCDC for the last 2 years and will be going again this summer. They…read morealways look forward to going. They enjoy their time there and come home tired having spent a busy day at camp. Lots of trips and games. The kids adore the counselors, who contribute a lot to the overall camp experience. Great option for working parents because of the number of hours the camp is open each day.

Camp Counselors beware!! This camp owner likes to underpay their hardworking counselors! My kid…read moreapplied -20 yr old college student looking for summer job, and was interviewed by Larry. Pay was not discussed. So my kid asked. And he said "it's below minimum wage, but you make tips" So I dug a bit further. This guy pays these kids $8.12 per hour to be camp counselors!?! EIGHT DOLLARS per hour! While they charge in the upward of almost $4k per camper!? Also, WHO TIPS counselors?? I never. EVER. MET ANYONE who ever tipped a counselor, sadly. This camp and its owners are horrible and they deserve to be held accountable to pay these kids the minimum wage of $16.50!!

The staff is very helpful . Almost all the students are friendly. My peers have pushed me to work…read moreharder and in the nicest way without hurting my feelings. Greasiest dance studio on Staten Island and very humble. The talent is insane!!

I would rate it NO Stars. Not a place for toddlers, kindergarten- 1st grade. They focus on "their…read morestars" (the older kids) and make you suffer through a recital where each of them has a solo and your kid has 5 mins over the course of 4 hours. They need to split the shows up for the little ones and the puberty crew. It was also really clear the tickets where given the same way (the stars got better seating). This is a place that will take your money and doesn't care about the kids. Go elsewhere. We actually walked out after our child's second act, regardless that we where warned before the recital we can't leave early. The way I see it is they can't force me to watch another solo and more musical theater. Horrible experience!

Highly recommend Shostakovich School of Music, Art & Dance! My child has been attending this school…read morefor years. We are so grateful of the professionalism of the classes, program and experienced faculty. My child attended classes ranging from Piano, Vocal, Art and Modern Dance. Due to the expertise of the teachers, my child gained an immense amount of knowledge, skills and abilities which resulted into getting an acceptance into a gifted school for Arts and Sciences--based on Piano and Vocal skills assessment. I have attended numerous concerts that were held in large theaters and musical halls such as, Steinway Hall. It has always been a pleasure to see the amount of work and dedication that goes into these performances. You can certainly tell that both the children and instructors genuinely love what they do. Attending these concerts always feels like Broadway productions and high level Ballet performances. My child loves to attend all the classes, she gained has a passion for performing and obtained an extensive amount of skills and life long friends. I believe it is very important to invest into children's development in every aspect and I would highly recommend Shostakovich for children of all ages!!

My daughter is in their art program, attends twice a week. I cannot say enough good things! The…read moreteachers are skilled and great teachers. They were willing to put in extra classes for my daughter to prep her for middle school art application. My daughter was accepted into a gifted and talented school for art! Thank you!