I'm writing this review months after the fact (well into the winter) because the negative impact…read morefrom last summer's Park Camp experience is still lingering in our home. My daughter, who was thrilled to return for her second year at Park School Camp after an unforgettable first summer, continues to mimic an inappropriate behavior she picked up from observing the camp counselors: constantly hiking up and rolling her shorts to make them shorter. Despite our ongoing efforts to address and correct this at home, it's become a stubborn habit that's proven difficult to break, all because she saw it modeled as "normal" by the adult role models at camp. This was never an issue before. The contrast between the two years could not have been more stark, and the disappointment is profound given the significant financial investment I made, as a lone parent household. Thousands of dollars for what is marketed as a premium summer program on a beautiful campus. The first year was, admittedly, truly exceptional: the staff were kind, knowledgeable, professional, and courteous; the weekly themes were creative and fully embraced; and the events were spectacular, thoughtfully planned, and executed with evident care and resources. It genuinely felt like a meaningful investment in the children's growth, joy, and development - a true, dream like partnership between the camp and families. The following year, however, felt like a complete bait-and-switch. Cost-cutting measures were glaringly apparent in every aspect, from reduced staffing quality to stripped-down programming. Weekly themes were barely present - if they existed at all - they felt tacked-on and half-hearted rather than woven into the daily experience. Events that had once been "out of this world" were now subpar: fewer in number, smaller in scale, and lacking the creativity and polish of the prior year. The professionalism evaporated; many counselors dressed casually to the point of inappropriateness, often in extremely short shorts that sent confusing messages to young, impressionable campers who should be able to view them as role models. I am not exaggerating when I say that I saw counselors' private parts showing on more than one occasion. If I had had viable backup childcare options lined up, I would have pulled my daughter out right away and demanded a refund. As it stood, we felt trapped into seeing it through. When I repeatedly raised concerns with the administration - specifically about the counselors' attire and its clear influence on the kids, proposing a straightforward solution like staff uniforms or basic dress code guidelines, I was stunned by their dismissive response. They refused to act, citing fears of "getting sued" if they enforced any standards. This struck me as a weak excuse; a simple, neutral uniform policy could have preserved professionalism and consistency without inviting controversy, yet they opted for inaction over prioritizing positive role modeling for the children entrusted to them. Overall, this experience shattered our trust in the program. What was once a summer highlight has left lasting negative effects we're still navigating months later, alongside deep hesitation about ever returning. Families paying premium rates rightfully expect accountability, consistency, and genuine investment in quality - not apparent corner-cutting that undermines the entire experience. Sadly, the second year fell disastrously short of the high standard set by the first, leaving us feeling deceived by what amounted to a classic bait-and-switch. As a business owner myself, I fully understand how tough the economy has been on everyone these past few years, and I genuinely wanted to give the program the benefit of the doubt. Cost pressures are real, and no one expects perfection in difficult times. However, the lack of accountability and unwillingness to engage seriously with constructive feedback left me no choice but to share this publicly. I tried repeatedly to resolve these matters privately, but my concerns were not taken seriously. I hope this review helps other families make informed decisions and perhaps encourages the camp to restore the high standards that made our first year so special. Regrettably, I don't think we will be returning.

The Park School Campus reminds me of the resort in Dirty Dancing for some reason. I didn't realize…read morethat this is true campus style and that there are separate buildings here. The art teacher here, Mrs. P, is awesome! She put together an art lesson for our Girl Scouts, which they all totally enjoyed. Parking is a tad bit confusing. We just pulled up along the road in front of the building. No parking lot. Anyway, pretty campus. I saw some people using the campus to run/exercise on, which is a pretty good idea.

Overall, my family has been pretty happy with the Y. The workout facilities, locker rooms and…read morebathrooms are much cleaner than what I've experienced at places like LA fitness. I love that they have lockers with locks in the main workout area (you do need to bring your own lock for the locker room), although currently many of the lockers are broken so I hope they repair them soon. I've taken quite a few good classes here although the classes do tend to get crowded so you really have to show up early to make sure you have a spot. We also enjoy swimming both in the lap pool and with our son in the zero depth pool. The one frustration I have had is with the adventure room. This is a great indoor playground which my toddler son loves. However, unlike the rest of the facilities, it is covered in dust. I worry that if they aren't maintaining this area, not only is it covered in germs from the children, but they may not be regularly inspecting the safety of the structure. Overall, it seems like a safe playspace but anytime you have kids climbing at such high heights, a piece of broken equipment could become a serious danger. I always watch my son closely and check out the equipment myself while he's playing. The other problem with this area is that although there is an app with schedules, it is frequently incorrect when it comes to the adventure room. The open hours for children under five are very limited and as you can imagine, it is very difficult to get a toddler out of the house, bring him to his favorite place only to have to tell him that it is unexpectedly closed. I have brought up this issue to the staff multiple times, but it still has not been addressed. In general, I would say the Y is worth it, especially if you were planning on utilizing all of the facilities

The excercise classes in the pool led by Sara are wonderful. Overall, the staff is friendly,…read morehelpful, and professional. The facilities are 1st rate.

The Jewish Repertory Theater is located inside the JCC. It is a small theater , maybe 100-125…read moreseats. The theater is acoustically pretty good; the seats are comfortable. The play we saw today was a bit offbeat.

The JCC is a clean and family friendly facility, just right for my needs of a winter place to…read moreworkout. It's convenient, there is plenty of parking and the entry is secure. Members are issued a fob to use to enter the facility. The front desk person almost always greets us. There are plenty of machines, and many treadmills and stationary bikes - seldom out of order. Spray containers of disinfectant and loads of white wash clothes abound for members to wipe down equipment. I feel obliged to note that I was duly unimpressed by the group fitness class I attended. On my first visit, the instructor was curt and unwelcoming, barking at me that I wouldn't like the class, in front of the class. She never met me. Knew nothing about my abilities nor interest. The classmates were kind and told me I'd get "used to her". Ah. No. No. No; wrong on so many levels. Especially when a newbie comes to class, who might be self conscious or introverted or scared to attend an exercise class. People will never forget how you made them feel. (Said Maya Angelou) It is a joy to see people of all ages and abilities using the machines. I've seen elders on the bikes and tweens on the treadmills. Wee ones stroll by from the daycare area to play in their own area apart from the adults. There are large tvs and music is also piped in. It feels like a completely non-judgmental environment, and aside from the group class encounter, it's my kind of place.

We started my daughter here a few months ago and she loves it! We started in the Birds level with…read moreCoach Sarah which goes up through 18 months. I love that they have time for the kids to explore while also teaching them beginner gymnastics skills. Ending the class playing with bouncy balls and then bubbles is definitely a favorite for my daughter. I can't wait to watch her skills grow as she gets older!

Super cute place for the younger crowd. I went Saturday for a three year old's birthday party. It…read morewas very clean and safe for children. Upon entry, there are cubbies for personal belongings and your shoes, removal of shoes is a requirement. Totally appropriate ask as to provide a cleaner environment for babies, toddlers and young children. Nice and colorful. The party hostess was very pleasant and made sure we had enough hand sanitizer and other accompaniments for the party guests.

Ms Kaia was the on duty ninja and she was very helpful with my son. She taught him numerous methods…read moreto work the obstacles. I really like how the place is set up. Lots of obstacles with mats to protect you when you fall. I highly recommend joining or just signing up for free play. It's literally fun for the whole family. We will be back for sure.

It's a decent amount of fun for kids, but I would say the vast majority of the obstacles are geared…read moretowards older kids. My 5 / 6 year old, despite being fairly athletic, wasn't able to do at least half of them due to the need to stretch far, be taller, etc. If you go on a super slow open gym time, there's usually plenty of employees working who are willing to help... but I did find that some of them really have no idea how to interact with smaller kids. (one was using phrases like "Gravitational pull" and "momentum" when trying to explain things to a 4 year old... ehhhhhhhh) Also, CAN WE PLEASE GET A CHANGING TABLE HERE? For heaven's sakes, it's the middle of winter and no one wants to change a poopy diaper on the floor of a bathroom. It's a KIDS' GYM. That means parents are bringing their families here --- please be 100% family friendly and put a couple changing tables in the bathrooms. Please please please. I wouldn't pay full price, but with a Groupon it's a nice day out of the house when you're stuck inside during winter. Oh, also, BRING YOUR OWN POWDER. Because sweaty little kid hands + hanging obstacles = blisters and ripped open palms. Take my word on it.

My daughter has attended this location for 2.5 years and we've been very happy with the program…read more All of her teachers have been great and we love the structure and educational benefits she has received while attending. Prices are comparable to most daycare programs and they are slightly more flexible than some other options.

Our son has been going here for two years. Everyone who works here is extremely friendly and truly…read morecare about the wellbeing of the kids. We love the director and all the staff there. They are always finding ways to make the place more fun and exciting. Also, the kids have phenomenal food choices for lunch, cooked fresh each day by a chef.

Amazing!! So much fun!! The teachers are wonderful and my daughter couldn't have been happier!read more

I signed my child up for a few of their sessions and ended up not being able to make them. Even…read morewith weeks notice they refused to issue a refund. I work in customer service and know it should never be this difficult to get your money back for something you prepaid for and didn't use. I would not recommend this business.

I like to go to Kent to work out. So, let's get our Kent on…read more Kenny Loggins wasn't my fave singer, and never will be, but I give Ken a Ton of respect. And this facility is why. I'm here all week. No literally I'll be in this gym all week. It's important to remember - don't join up and then bail on them. Like, if you're gonna pay all that money, then use it. This place was founded by the Christians. So we should learn from them. I have never seen a Christian, Bale. Ever. Get it? They have some real issues - for example when they decide to do their varnishing, the whole place smells like varnish for several days to the point where you get a headache just from being here for 15 minutes. And weightlifting here is pretty much a nightmare for me cuz it's in a basement and the equipment is old and very limited and the new branch in Williamsville or for example the Southtowns branch just make this one look like a stone age medieval Relic. So the bikes they have are good, but there's only 3 of them and they're often busy even though the gym is super quiet. Worse, the spray bottle is near the bikes and when I'm using the bikes I got really tired of getting all of that toxic spray all over my skin weird people who think that filling the air with this stuff (I mean about 20 sprays directly towards me as if I didn't exist, from about 3 feet away) is somehow okay. Getting Simple Green sprayed all over your skin is a thousand times more harmful than getting someone else's sweat on you. Actually about a hundred thousand times more harmful. In my opinion. All this adds up to a 2 star review, but I'm bumping it up 2 whole stars, why? Simples. The staff. The front desk girls are some of the loveliest employees I've ever found at a YMCA... and I mean truly lovely. I consider one of them an excellent friend! So this is why they get bumped up to 4, for having the best front desk staff and going above and beyond.

Very friendly crew at the Belmont YMCA. They have many Seniors Activities ,Children and Adults…read moreServices..Very clean Swimming Pool and Locker Rooms. They have dryers for your hair and clean and private showers Thats why its called The Family YMCA!