This place was closed during COVID and recently hosted their first public event in June 2023. We…read morestopped by and had to fit our car into a tight spot in the limited parking area. Bring good shoes since you have to traverse some grassy/muddy trails to get to the actual center. We signed some waivers and walked around to see some of the birds and other animals inside the cabin. It looks like they have summer camps and other activities for kids. It was interesting but did not take a lot of time. There are also some old, historic buildings that you can peek into. It was free to visit but we left a donation.

We did my son's 5th birthday party here and it was a huge hit! The kids met 5 animals, then went…read moreto see the birds and played outside. They all loved it. Also it was all outside which is what we wanted.

We absolutely LOVE Woodcroft! Mr. Mike and staff are always so polite and welcoming. I do think…read morethere should maybe just a pool membership. As we're new members and I'm curious of what the rest of the year looks like once the pool is no longer available. But overall amazing experience so far

Best pool in Durham!!! The location, convenience, and amenities are wonderful. They have 3…read morelifeguards, a diving board, an awesome slide, and a kiddie pool area with fountains. The concessions stand offers alcoholic beverages and a lot of drink & food choices. The two large pavilions are great for parties and can be reserved. Membership is year-round, so they do hold events for kids, families, and seniors throughout the year and have the clubhouse to support gatherings. Our son loved the summer camps when he was younger and price was truly affordable.

Waiting line for an hour and the Manager left an Assistant left after the Assistant to the later…read morecrowd it will be 45 minutes wait to recoup the food selection. Some customers was asking for refunds and cooked food for customers was at front register that's why some customer was upset about the food stacking and asking for a refund. The grade level for the restaurant could not be 99% and less staff members could not keep up with the crowd volume

Finally checked out this cool musical playground for children. It's so cute inside. The majority of…read morethe toys inside are related to music. The have a musical slide, huge drums, a bouncy house and more. They also offer music classes throughout the week. You can have private lessons or group lessons. Open play was only $17 for both of my girls. Everything was cleaned, organized and safe!

Okay, everything about this place was incredible. I was truly blown away…read more First of all, it's super clean. We came here at a 3pm on a Monday afternoon and there was maybe one or two other guests playing there. It was a quiet start. Even with the uptick in guests later on, the employees were consistently cleaning up after the children and putting toys back to where they had originally been. It's $12 per kid with adult and $4 per additional adult guest. They don't currently offer membership options but they do have discounted Open Play package plans available: 4 play sessions for $44, 8 play sessions for $84, or 16 sessions for $156. They are designed for children aged 6 months up to 6 years. I absolutely loved the music they played which can best be described as low-fi and chill vibes all around. Just as an example, El Michels Affair- C.R.E.A.M. I can honestly say that this is the first time I've heard music sampling Wu-Tang at a kids play place but I ain't mad about it. There are classes on Mondays and Fridays for the "older kids" aged 3-6. The room looked super cool. They start off with a circle time style stories and songs then move off to the (baby) gated area with multiple sensory play experiences set up on tables. They've got a "calm room" complete with sensory sequined pillow and other touch opportunities, puzzles, books, glitter tubes, and noice cancelling headphones for kids feeling overwhelmed or needing to decompress. There is a variety of robots/toy cars/bugs on shelves on the left hand wall for kids to play with in the quiet (calm) room. The 2 bugs are the only ones that are not remote control operated and can be played with in the main play area. Ask an employee for help and they will unlock the cabinet and provide you with the remote control and instructions for how to operate these toys. They've got wi-fi, classes, so much fun stuff everywhere, and a food and drink area that offers kid snacks for purchase as well as complimentary coffee and tea for the adults! Amazing. Everything about the Wonder Lab is so thoughtfully designed. It is such a cozy and fun and welcoming place and you can really see and feel the effort put into the play space. All the spaces are utilized so well and with varying themes throughout (outer space, arctic felt wall, etc). I could go on and on. I love the Wonder Lab!!!

My kids absolutely love this place! And so do I! We went there just for playtime, and although my…read morekids vary in age, all of them were engaged and learning while having so much fun. I was so impressed that we ended up booking a birthday party there and that was the easiest birthday experience I've had in a long time. They can provide everything and have the room all decorated, you just show up with the kids and your guests and have a great time. We'll be doing another birthday party there in a month!

My children love Immersion Island! I am originally from Mexico and speak Spanish to my children but…read moremy husband does not speak much Spanish so at home we speak English mainly. Immersion Island provides my kids with the opportunity of being fully immersed in Spanish language while learning the culture of Spanish speaking countries best of all, is super fun and my kids keep asking for it each year! I can really tell the difference at the end of the week of camp, on their level of confidence speaking Spanish to me, compared to the first day of camp.

I went to one of Immersion Island's camps for adults this weekend, and it was terrific. As a…read morebeginner (I've been studying Spanish for 9 months), I was worried that it would be difficult (not to mention tiring) to keep up with an 8-hour day of conversation entirely in Spanish, but Jennifer did a great job of structuring the day so it did not get tedious and had plenty of variety. The camp is offered over a weekend and students can go for one day or two (I just went on Saturday). There were about 10 students there, at various stages of proficiency from beginner to advanced, along with 6 or 7 native speakers. There were times when we spent time listening to cultural presentations, other times when we practiced conversation one-on-one or in small groups. The theme on Saturday was a "visit" to Venezuela. The most interesting thing was learning from, and speaking with, 5 native Venezuelans who told us about the country and talked about traditions, the landscape, the food, etc. One of them was a very skillful musician who plays the "cuarto" (four-stringed guitar) and led us through several songs, which was fun and also useful for practicing vocabulary. They also showed us how to make arepas, which we had for lunch. All of the native speakers were patient and encouraging, so I felt like I absorbed a lot without feeling stressed about my beginner speaking skills. The students with more advanced speaking skills also had opportunities to have more in-depth conversations.

My daughter is taking a mini-aerial silks class. The teacher is OK and my daughter has a lot of fun!read more

I have been taking adult aerial classes at the JCC for 8 years now and I can't say enough good…read morethings about this class. Everyone who teaches there does a great job of meeting you at your ability level, providing challenges, but also ensuring you find success. Like everything at the JCC, the aerial class is a supportive place where you can try new things and surprise yourself with what your body can do... the classes are small and we all root for each other!

If you have kids that are leaning towards music then this a great place to take them to. They…read moreoffer a rock camp in the summer at the end of which the kids have a mini concert, performing 4 songs, one of which is an original. They also offer a rock band program where the bands actually are booked to play somewhere, which is pretty awesome for the kids.

A fantastic concept. My 11 year old son has been taking drum lessons here for three years and has…read moreloved all of his instructors. The best thing is the focus on bands. The kids create bands with their friends and then will do performances at places like cats cradle and motorco. The summer camps are really great. Bands are formed on Monday and by Friday the kids perform 3 songs. It is pretty amazing.

Not a far drive off the main highway in Durham. Bring your…read morefriends and Family! I went for the lamb snuggles- they are so cute! The friendly/knowledgeable worker walked us in the lamb pen - clearly explained the rules then gave us some food and the friendly lambs came over for lots of snuggles. When done with the snuggles we could go explore. First we went to the clean restroom to wash, then headed over to the other side of the pond to pet the goats. There were also bunnies,chickens a donkey and a mule. You can buy local beer, wine and drinks, walk through the gift shop and pick and eat berries. They also have live music- check the website.

TLDR: Enchanting, engaging farm in Durham offering lamb snuggles, goat petting, live music, games,…read morecamps, and more. The farm also has sheep, chickens, bunnies, donkey, mule, gift shop, seating areas, air conditioned restrooms, handwashing stations, and a pond. We had a lovely experience at Old Mill Farm recently. It was a much needed peaceful retreat and return to nature. We could have spent all weekend just relaxing on the deck watching the animals and snacking on fresh blackberries. We arrived a little late for our lamb snuggle session, however, the employee who greeted us was so understanding and welcoming. She introduced us to the lambs, clearly stated the rules, and answered all of our farm questions. After feeding and petting the adorable sheep for 45 minutes, we explored the rest of the farm. We washed our hands, walked around the pond, pet the goats, perused the gift shop, and visited the chickens, sheep, donkey, mule, bunnies, and vineyards. The fresh blackberries in the vineyard were large, refreshing, and delicious. At that point we were soaked in sweat and decided to wash our hands and head out. We did play all four "carnival" games before leaving. Local: we appreciate their emphasis on supporting other local businesses in what they offer at the bar and in the gift shop. Food/drink: Bar stocked with local beer, mead, wine, cider, and non-alcoholic options. No restaurant on site but they sometimes have a food truck. Customer service: I forgot her name, but the farmer leading our group was incredible. She was so welcoming, patient, and passionate about the farm animals. Parking: large, labelled dirt parking lot near the donkey and mule enclosure. Reservations: needed on specific days/times/events. The website lists when reservations are needed. Price: check the website for free visit days/times. Some events do have a cost. Lamb snuggling was $10/person (for 5 people) and included food for the lambs and a self-guided tour of the farm. It was definitely worth the price.

Sweethearts who care for your babies! They teach and value education through play. Lots of creative…read moreactivities. Amazing quality care for an affordable price!

ilead Kids Camp owes me nothing! I only have positive things to say about them. The way in which…read morethe staff cares about the children is heartwarming. They make it easy for me to know that my children are well taken care of and my kids love them as well as the camp. They focus on the kids and their needs as well as making it a fun atmosphere. My kids learn various things about different subjects as well as being a leader and all of its characteristics. If you want your children to learn and have leader traits instilled in them ilead Kids Camp is where you want them to be!