Maple syrup day in the spring was quite fun! I loved the whole presentation and witnessing the…read moreshack pouring out steam, and leaving with syrup was so specially! I was disappointed they missed an opportunity to educate about the real environmental threat to sugar maples from climate change. Add this in and it would be a 5* experience

My children have been attending Bushy Hill's vacation days, summer camp, and workshops for years…read morenow. It's a wonderful opportunity for the kids to be outside all day, meet new friends, and learn about the environment. The Director, Phil, and his counselors are knowledgeable, dedicated, and so fun. My kids are thrilled when I drop them off and can't wait to tell me about every part of their day when I pick them up. And, boy, do they sleep well that night! I wouldn't hesitate to sign up for a grown up camp they might offer!

Wonderful Camp for our 8 to 12 yr old granddaughters!…read more Highly recommend for a outdoor CT summer experience!

From the owner: Located in coastal Connecticut, on 740 wooded acres surrounding a mile long private lake, we are…read morethe country's oldest co-ed camp. Since 1886, we have provided a fun-filled, traditional summer camp with hands-on learning and fun in the great outdoors. Campers participate in well-rounded and adventurous programs that develop an appreciation for nature and celebrate the uniqueness of each individual. Activities include: swimming, sailing, ropes course, archery, arts & crafts, outdoor cooking, gardening, farming, sports, games, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, nature, wilderness skills, ceramics, woodworking, culinary arts, theater, gaga and more! The best thing about our camp is that you get to make your own schedule and pick the activities that you want to do!

I like the Valley-Shore Y but wish they could invest in upgrading the locker room.....the…read moreinvestment they made in the cardio space a few years ago was transformative....if only they could do the same for the men's locker room. Everyone at the front desk, particularly Tony, never fail to greet you with a smile to welcome you.

If you crossed a Valley Girl with a Jersey Shore Girl, you'd have a Valley Shore Girl, and she…read moremight well work out here, at the gym named after her. That sounds hot. In some regards, this is not a bad YMCA, and I left some important stuff here (cellphone, Anker charger), and they saved it for me which was great, and saved me a lot of money and stress. I was able to go back and get it late at night, even when they were supposed to be closed. They didn't have any problem letting me in at closing time, and were pretty friendly about that. And pretty friendly in general. On the other hand some of the equipment is really old and several of us got kicked out when the section that we were using was needed for a class - and this kind of thing is a big No-No when you're paying members - so I'll give it a 4 but it could have easily gotten at 3 if they weren't so great about the stuff I left behind.

Great local music school. My kids loved Kindermusic and private piano lessons. Friendly staff and…read morereally great instructors.

From the owner: Private music lessons, group beginner classes, performing ensembles, early childhood music, music…read moretherapy, summer arts camp and musical theater experience.

I was wowed by the inventory in this airy shop. You'll find plenty of interesting works in a…read morevariety of mediums (ceramics, glass, painting and photography) and I was super impressed with the in-depth selection of jewelry from mainly local makers. If you're on the hunt for a unique and local gift, head directly here. Spectrum Gallery is an offshoot of the non-profit Arts Center Killingworth and purchases provide funds for the programs and exhibits there. Arts Center Killingworth offers various workshops for adults and summer camps for kids: upcoming is Fashion Week and Nature Art for Young Artists.

This was first time here.Excellent selection of decorative items for the home.Great glass and…read moreceramics.Also a diverse selection of jewelry.All prices were quite good.

Our family has had a wonderful experience at Red Barn, and we'd recommend them to anyone…read more The teachers are loving, nurturing, and always seem to have interesting art and activities planned. A big bonus is that the kids get a lot of outside time - which is something that was important to us and we didn't see offered when we toured other local facilities. So glad we found red barn!

Please reconsider your options. Christian and Jessica and nothing but bullies and frauds. If you…read moreas a parent dare to challenge them they will bully and black ball you. Christian couldn't be further from being professional and Jessica pretends like she has qualifications to diagnose children. They are rude and completely unprofessional. Christian would rather belittle you through emails than address any issues or take ownership of any wrong doing. If you don't do exactly what Christian and Jessica say you will be fighting a uphill battle in regards to your children there.

Science Museum of Long Island on Plandome road in Manhasset is a place to visit on a nice day…read more Good for the family. Use GPS as there are some winding hilly roads to get there. Follow the signs. Thereis parking to the side of the main house. This visit had a tour of plants . There is a pond, fire pit and picnic tables throughout the area.it is a nature preserve park with many native plants along with some for sale. I suggest wearing a hat and sunscreen. While there are paths, sturdy shoes or work boots are good too along with a bottle of water. I did sera sign for bathrooms as well. They have a compost pile on the side.if you happen to have peelings from vegetables feel free to drop them off on your visit and learn how they make black gold for the soil.

We went there for a Cub Scout outing for the first time. The museum is really a small and old…read morestructure located in Manhasset. We had a group of about 15 Cub scouts there finishing the ferns and animal related topic badge. The lady who gave a lesson about how to track or discover animals around us during our daily life, but the lesson was in a small room with no AC. The boys were not interested in the discussion at all. The session was informative to the parents, but the lady seemed unable to handle younger kids. We then took a nature walk outside and the boys were very into the hike. The trail was clearly marked and easy to access by foot. Parking lot was relatively small. Overall it was an okay experience.

All four of my children went to Camp Hillcroft for years. The Buttinger family know their business…read moreand how to make each child's experience individualized and awesome. There is a huge range of activities offered. Certified swim instruction is included in the programming, which was really important for my family. My children made friendships that will last a life time. 5 stars isn't even enough!

Great all around day camp for campers of all ages. What I…read morefind fantastic is that the counselors for each group are hand selected, and are from countries from all around the world , and is a fantastic way to show kids that no matter where you come from, you can get along and have fun with people that you might not ordinarily have interactions with. In addition, Greg and Sally do a great job every year of showing all the campers about what it's like for kids and families all around the world who are not as lucky as they are. From an activities perspective, I don't think you'll find another camp with such diverse things for the kids to do, from zip lines and wall climbs, to archery and helping out with the animals.