Surprise lake camp is great I went there as a child and…read moreteenager. My 3 daughters go there and love it. They are out in nature doing sports, hikes, boating, swimming and more. It fosters independence and builds strong friendships. There are no phones or screens for weeks.

We recently stayed at Suprise Lake Camp for a friend's wedding. We stayed 2 nights in one of the…read moreprivate cabins. The cabin was spacious and had 3 bedrooms with full size beds, 2 bathrooms and a kitchen area. Since its almost autumn, we all brought extra blankets, which we needed because it was chilly! From the moment we arrived, the staff were nice and accommodating. We had a bonfire, that staff lit and kept going throughout the night both nights that we were there. We also had meals provided in the main lodge that were good, fresh and filling. The most fun we had were the activities available. We zip lined and played soccer, kickball and volleyball. We were supposed to rock climb, but rain had us retreating to our cabins. The wedding was beautiful and everyone had a wonderful time. We'd definitely come back for a family reunion or a weekend getaway with friends.

Super fun Girl Scout Camp not too far from NYC / Westchester - about an hour, give or take…read more The great thing is that the drive up starts to feel more and more like "the country" as you get closer. It's kind of easy to miss the entrance but once you find it, you be able to park and walk to the various campsites. Not sure if this qualifies as "glamping"... There are pre-pitched tents with cots as well as cabins and bathroom buildings with showers, toilets and running water at each of the sites. Apparently there are cabins as well but I haven't seen any kids staying in them (they may be for younger kids, when they're here). There are also covered cooking areas with sinks and hearths for fire building and outdoor bonfire fire pits already cleared and ringed with large rocks. Having said that, these areas are all open to the elements, save the roofs in the cooking areas and the bathrooms / tents. Overall a very quiet, peaceful spot in the woods, with tons of trees and a beautiful lake. This is a pretty great introduction to camping for kids if they've never gone camping before.

We had such an abysmally bad experience with this camp that I feel I would be irresponsible not to…read morepost about it. After 8 years of summer bliss at Pennsylvania Girls Scout Camps we thought we would try Rock Hill. The first year we signed up they cancelled the entire season with no notice 3 weeks before it was supposed to start. This year my daughter was sent home 2 days into her first week for a conflict that was handled incredibly poorly and wouldn't even have been a bump in the road for Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania. To make matters worse they didn't even bother to follow up to discuss with us what happened. We will never go back to this camp and will happily continue driving 2 hours to wonderful Woodhaven, Laughing Waters and Mosey Wood where my daughter is happy and safely away from the drama and incompetence that seems to be plaguing Rock Hill. I'm glad others have had better experiences but beware because when things go wrong they do not know how to handle it.

Best camp around! Groups led by teachers. Gorgeous surroundings! Beautiful lake with inflatables…read morethat are tons of fun for all ages. Boating, ceramics, nature crafts, dancing, drama, martial arts, gymnastics, boom Ball, basketball and so much more! So much fun to be had here at DCITP. Been around for over 40 years. Highly recommended!!

my daughter, born and bred a city girl, found her love of nature at 9 summers spent at Day Camp in…read morethe Park. Great staff, well managed. Counselors are often previous campers (as my daughter was) so they really understand the kids there.

My son has been attending since he was just a few weeks old, and from the very beginning, I have…read morenever once worried about leaving him in their care. That peace of mind as a parent is truly priceless as I work all day long. The staff are caring, warm, and inclusive to all children. They've created a safe environment where my son has been able to grow and build connections with staff and kids. My son looks forward to seeing his teachers each day in his class and all of his friends. He is happy to go, comes home smiling, and has formed strong bonds with both staff and friends. We appreciate all of the updates we receive and enjoy seeing daily pictures of what he did throughout the day.

Leaving my three-month-old baby in someone else's care for the first time, especially when…read morereturning to work so soon postpartum, was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. From the very beginning, the staff at Prime Time made that transition so much easier for me. They showed such genuine kindness and patience with both me and my baby. As a new mom, I had a lot of worries--especially when she was having trouble eating at first. Instead of brushing off my concerns, they were incredibly attentive and reassuring. They kept a close eye on her, communicated with me throughout the day, and worked with me to make sure she was comfortable and getting what she needed. Their level of care and understanding meant the world to me during a time when I was already feeling emotional about being away from her. Knowing that she was with people who were nurturing, patient, and truly cared about her well-being gave me so much peace of mind while I was at work. They created a warm, supportive environment not just for the babies, but for the parents too. I'm so grateful for the love and attention they gave my daughter during such an important stage of her life. Any parent would be lucky to have their child in the care of such compassionate and dedicated caregivers. Thank you Eva, Sheyla, Brytanii, and everyone at Prime Time!! We will miss you guys!

I was excited about the possibility of my son attending Ramapo because of its mission and…read morereputation. Unfortunately, our admission process became much more complicated than expected. As an OPWDD family, coordinating approvals, support brokerage, and Fiscal Intermediary (FI) requirements can already be extremely time-consuming, and navigating those systems often causes significant delays that are outside a family's control. I was hoping for greater flexibility and collaboration during the enrollment process, but instead felt that the process became increasingly difficult and ultimately decided not to move forward. I appreciate the importance of ensuring campers are a good fit, but I believe families navigating complex disability-service systems would benefit from more understanding, clear communication, and flexibility throughout the admissions process.

Ramapo Country Day Camp is one of the best run organizations I have ever encountered. Our kids…read morelove it here. The management and staff are cheerful, knowledgeable and incredibly responsible. They treat everybody like family.

I am going to preface this by saying I am a member of the church where this child care is located,…read moreso I already knew the director. I sent my special needs daughter this past week to the summer camp they provide and it was the best decision I could have made. Despite never having to care for a diabetic prior to this the staff was very accomadating. I did some prep work myself making cheat sheets on what to do for her and I was always a phone call away if there were any questions. The kids were wonderful to my daughter, (as a mom of a diabetic you always fear that kids won't be nice). Every day my daughter didn't want to come home, and because she did so much putting her to bed was a breeze. Thank you Miss Princess, Miss Cathy, Miss Chelsea, Mr. Jamal, and Miss J for all you do. All being well Ana will be back next year!!

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I have been a long time member of Phillies Bridge. Their produce is amazing. I love coming to the…read morefarm every week and visiting the animals and taking a walk on the nature preserve. My favorite thing about the CSA is the u-pick! I fill my house with flowers all summer. My children attended the summer camp for a few years and LOVED LOVED LOVED it. They are too old to attend now but still love coming to the farm to help me pick vegetables! I feel so lucky that my kids love vegetables. I'm trying to think of something "negative" to say about the farm and can't think of anything. I mean they even donate lots of vegetables to low income families! How can you go wrong? Join their CSA today!!!!

I have been a satisfied member for 12 consecutive years. Produce pick ups are plentiful week after…read moreweek. Saturday mornings at the farm are a treat, vegetable pick up in the harvest room, heading into the fields for U Pick beans, tomatoes, fresh herbs and flowers, a walk on the nature trail. Phillies Bridge also offers summer day camps for children, birthday parties, adult workshops, movie nights, maple festival, there are so many opportunities to participate! Join, join, join!

My family have been students for the past 14 years. This is a family oriented, black belt school…read more The masters and the instructors are amazing teachers and mentors. The schools are well run and offer after school and vacation camp sessions. During COVID the classes were very effectively conducted via zoom. I cannot recommend UMAC highly enough. They are outstanding in every way.

UMAC has been my home for almost 20 years. I grew up here, and can credit this Martial Arts…read moreCommunity as being the backbone to most of my success in my life. I learned not only how to be a great Tae Kwon Do practitioner, but I was also taught important qualities and skills like Respect, Confidence, Self Control, and Public Speaking- which have been invaluable in becoming an overall great person! I am so grateful to be a part of this wonderful family!