My 9-year-old son had been asking for surf lessons since visiting Asbury Park last summer and was…read morethrilled to know he'd finally get one during our 2022 vacation. His instructor, Chris Wilson, was patient, encouraging, informative, and dedicated to ensuring my kid had an amazing experience...and he did! It's no wonder that the school is so busy -- it's TOTALLY WORTH IT! Thank you!

AMAZING! Great Program! My girls (7yo & 9yo) LOVED the camp. We will be doing this again!read more

The best kind of camp-Surf Camp! This is the fifth year a group of seven cousins have spent a week…read morewith Summertime! The cousins look forward to it all year! The water safety training is real, the atmosphere relaxed and the lessons last a lifetime. The crew is excellent- the coolest folks on the beach- the crew treat the kids like younger siblings. They guide them, rib them and laugh with them the whole time. Our group stays half day. Each half day is organized to include yoga, free swim, races and of course riding waves! It is safe to leave the kids and enjoy free time. It's also ok to take advantage of the great photo opportunities too! For four years our group was at the Belmar location. With Covid, the Town of Belmar was not allowing any vendor groups. Both locations were ideal, there is a large tent for 'tent talk' , relief from the sun, and to store gear. There are plenty of staff and adjacent lifeguards in both locations and Summertime is constantly aware of weather and maritime conditions. Rash guards (yellow or red for Kiki camp) and wetsuits and boards are all available to use on site! Dont hesitate, sign your kids up!

Signed up my 12 year old son for a surf camp at Summertime Surf School at Bradley Beach. His first…read moretime to surf and he had so much fun! There's only one day that was canceled due to inclement weather. And they offered options to make-up the day. My son loves it and going back for another week in July and August.

The best swim school !! I sent my 4 children to Silton and now they are sending their children to…read moreswim school! Professional, caring & organized!! A+

The best swim school for teaching young children how to swim and lose the fear of water. All three…read moregrandchildren learned how to swim here

My son absolutely loves Kiddie Academy of Toms River! He has adjusted so well and is always happy…read moreand excited to be there. It makes me so happy as a parent to see him smiling, playing with the other children, and becoming more comfortable and confident every day. The teachers have been wonderful, and I truly appreciate the care and attention they give him. I feel very comfortable knowing he is in such a warm and positive environment.

I'm a social worker who works with children & families across NJ and I have three children who…read morecurrently attend this daycare for well over a year now. Ms. Angela, Ms. Kayla, Ms. Tamia, & Ms. Zeba have been there from day one and are amazing early educators. I cannot thank them enough for the care & education they provide my children with on a daily basis. Other teachers/aides are also wonderful with the children, Ms. Sam & Alyssa have been wonderful additions to the classroom. The front office staff is very friendly, super helpful with communication, and answering any questions that may arise. Jamie, Julie, Bonnie, and Amy have always been supportive and available to our family and I've even seen them help out in the classrooms with the children when needed. The school has camera access so when I get a chance, I often see the children learning to write, sensory learning, circle time, and many librarian visits. They also offer breakfast, lunch, snack, & transportation. Kiddie Academy in Toms River has been a huge support for my family.

The Goddard school in Wall was a life saver when I needed it most! My daughter (3) has learned so…read moremuch and absolutely loves school! my son (1) who started when he was 4 months old is thriving and making so many friends. The staff and owner especially are such incredible people. Their love and devotion to the school are unparalleled. If I could give this school 10 stars I would!

I would recommend anyone to send their child to The Goddard School of Wall! My son was there from…read more18 months to 5 years old and every step of the way I never questioned the level of care taken. I cannot speak more highly of the staff; they are all extremely attentive to each and every child who enters the school. Every staff member takes the safety of all children very seriously, so I never had to worry about my son's safety! When dropping off or picking up my son I was always greeted with a smile and a "good morning" or "have a great day". Not only are all of the teachers amazing but so is the administration, they are interactive with children and parents alike! Again, I cannot recommend this school enough!

Both of our sons went here- so we've experienced both the infant/toddler care and the preschool…read more You will not find a more caring group of people entrusted to your children. Jaime, the director, keeps the school spotless. All of the teachers are thoughtful, creative, kind to our children, and very loved! From Halloween parades, holiday performances, and spring concerts/graduation there are tons of opportunities for parent involvement and activities. During the summer the school has camp-like activities: tattoos and face paint, arts and craft days, as well as water play. It was nerve wracking to put an infant in daycare during the pandemic, but I know we made the right choice with Gold Star!

Couldn't be happier with my son being there at Gold Star. Jamie, the owner, and the teachers have…read morebeen a positive aspect of my child and his development. Very loving enviroment.

A cool place to visit where you can take classes. They also do paw prints (and I'm assuming humans…read moretoo).

Bottom line: Hot Sand is a unique glass art shop and interactive experience in Asbury Park…read more Beautiful glass items on display and for sale as well as opportunities to interact with the artists there (see their website) to make a unique glass object as a result. I dig it. The Deets: When I went to visit my parents on the recent Easter holiday, I saw the glass eggs I had given them in the past and it reminded me of my visits to Hot Sand on Cookman Ave in Asbury Park where they were purchased. I cannot believe I didn't come on Yelp and show some love but fixing that now. Hot Sand is a shop that is more like a showcase or gallery for some of the amazing glass blown/sculpted items they create and sell. Best thing I can recommend is to look at the pics here on Yelp as well as their own website to get a feel for what they offer. Speaking of offerings, Hot Sand also has interactive opportunities to help create your own glass blown/sculpted items with their artists in the workshop area in the back (check out their website for details/FAQ). Their website states the "immersive, exciting hot glass experiences are one-of-a-kind" and I agreed with what I saw on my visits there. Beautiful glass art made and sold as well as interactive opportunities with the staff does make Hot Sand a unique experience that I recommend visiting when in Asbury Park.

DISGUSTING treatment of my 3 year old child. My daughter Cameran is newly potty trained and it was…read morecommunicated on the first day of camp that she needed extra time on the toilet. The director Missy called me with the school nurse on speaker advising me that my daughter had been having accidents and that she was a "health hazard". Mind you it was only communicated on one single occasion at pick up that she had an accident. $5200 for the summer for two kids and I have to hear that my toddler is a health hazard. I explained again on the phone that she needs extra time on the potty and was told they were not able to accommodate that and refused to accommodate her. This is a THREE YEAR OLD CHILD. Completely disgusting treatment of my child and an absolutely disgusting approach regarding a pre-schooler's toilet training.

Our little guy has only been here a month so far, but we are beyond impressed with the staff…read morecommunication, commitment to student engagement, enrichment opportunity, facilities, and level of professionalism. It's a beautiful school where I am certain our son will thrive.