my son absolutely loved this place! we had to move unfortunately due to change in my schedule, but…read moremy son still asks if he can go back to the old school! he loved the teachers so much. they're all wonderful people.

Best parenting decision we have made. Just Kids has helped us raise our kids to be kind and…read moreintelligent. Barbara and Diane have managed to select (and keep) some amazing staff. Oh and they feed the kids. Do not underestimate how important that s is.

EDITED REVIEW: My 7…read moreyear old is attended Lavner NYU this summer (2025). My son was in the robotics camp and was injured. Another child dropped their metal robot on his head. My main concern was that there only one instructor who was a recent college CS grad with the kids. There should have been another person monitoring the class especially with classroom teaching experience (classroom management). I complained and their main office responded after one week. They promised to post two adults to the class, one of which would have classroom management experience so we hope this will change going forward and the camp will be safer. It's great that they have a subject matter expert but that expert should be paired with real teacher. I think Lavner is a good STEM camp for older kids but younger kids may need more supervision. This camp is similar to the other for-profit NYC camps for young kids and we have attended a ton of them (i.e. - NORY, iCAMP, etc.). These camps often hire teachers to double as class stand-ins and admins so this could have happened in a similar camp with similar safety standards depending on who is "managing" the class to prevent accidents from happening (i.e. - teachers who have eyes in the back of their heads type management) especially for a larger class of mostly boys in the 7-8 year old range. If Lavner does this, they would definitely be ahead of other for-profit camp competitors.

My son Theo went to 2 different sessions, and loved both. He wants to get there on time to do all…read moreof the activities. He wants to stay afterwards to hang out with the other kids. He even wants to have the lunch on campus. We've now done the camp 3 years in a row, and I'm glad he's still asking for it, and having a great time when he goes.

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.

I don't remember having gone to this nature center. I'll have to bring my grandkids again!read more

My husband and I had a good experience here. We decided to paint a plate for our son's first…read morebirthday. We stopped by on a weekday afternoon and we didn't have any issues getting seated. The staff was friendly and helpful and gave us tips to make our plate look great. We enjoyed ourselves and picked up our plate within a week or so after receiving a text. Overall I do recommend and we'll be back.

I took my granddaughter here last weekend and we were very pleased. She wanted to paint some…read morepottery as her older sister had done, but at a different place. I thought their selection of items was very good, and the staff was very helpful. The place takes walk-ins, but asks for reservations for groups of 5 or more, probably because most of the tables hold 4 people. It's located in a strip mall, so there was plenty of parking. They also have other projects, such as mosaics, but the pottery is what we were there for. We had a good time.

This is a great Swim and Tennis club on the Mainline. It has a beautiful setting, with a low key…read morefriendly atmosphere. There are three pools , ideal for all ages of the family, from Toddlers through to Swim Team ! The Swim team is very strong and has great coaches. The chairs around the pools make for a relaxing and stress free time, while the kids go from pool to pool. There is a nice playground away from the pool with a GaGa pit that keeps my children entertained for hours. I am not a tennis player, but the tennis courts are highly rated and the Pro is excellent. Its a fun and easy place to hang out , catch up with friends and make new ones

This place is a gem nestled in a beautiful wooded neighborhood. We have been members for almost 20…read moreyrs. My kids were on the swim team and had a blast! They made lifelong friends and became proficient swimmers. There are also tennis programs for all levels. I have been on several teams and enjoyed the numerous socials hosted by the fantastic tennis staff. If you are looking to enjoy your summers at a family friendly club, this is it!

I enrolled my child in a wheel throwing class, hoping for a fun and creative learning experience,…read morebut it turned out to be a disaster. The class was integrated with children with special needs, which I fully support and appreciate (especially since I have worked with special needs children for years). However, the teacher was completely unable to manage the diverse needs of the group. My daughter told me that one child was drinking the clay water, another child had her phone in her mouth the whole time and she child was left ignored and disengaged. Sadly, both her and a friend (who felt the same way) only attended two classes making it a complete waste of money. I spoke with someone who said they would speak with the teacher and call me back but I never received a call. The lack of communication was also terrible. I was so surprised by this after reading such positive reviews.

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!

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.

loved the JAB Basketball Clinic today !!! my 3 kids had a blast !!! thank you K JCC !!!read more

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.

I am new to this YMCA so time will tell. Really enjoy the yoga classes so far and overall everyone…read morewho is in the classes seem very friendly