In short, if you have a quirky child who may require extra attention then this may not be the camp…read morefor you. However, if you have an easy going child who rarely has a hiccup in life then definitely consider Dwight Summer Camp. This is our 6th summer attending a local camp and in past years we have been to Bank Street, Oasis and FastBreak. PROS: Dwight's facilities are gorgeous (i.e., indoor pool, a basketball court, enclosed outdoor space etc.) and their curriculum for Adventure camp was impressive (i.e., seeing a Broadway play etc.). CONS: Unfortunately our experience did not end well. My child is ADHD which I discussed with the camp prior to signing up. I was assured this would not be an issue and reminded that the camp has a low student to counselor ratio and that their staff is comprised of experienced staff working in the field of education. My child does take medication so all things combined, it sounded like a recipe for success. In reality I was called on two occasions and told my child would need to be picked up from camp immediately. On one occasion the person calling stated "we aren't sure what happened but we can discuss when you get here." Call me crazy but as a customer the very least they could do is figure out what happened BEFORE calling me. On another occasion the camp director expressed that I was on speaker phone and "did I want to say anything to my child." My child can be anxious and sensitive so I responded by saying I would speak to them in person since I suspect they may have hard time verbalizing themselves if they are emotional. The director responded with "well, they were doing a good job of verbalizing how much they don't like this camp." Umm, well... my child is 8... and probably upset... maybe even scared... (and, yes) behaving poorly given the circumstances.... but YOU are an adult AND the director so maybe try and show up with a bit more compassion. This is a job for which you are paid to do and I am helping to pay that salary. At the time of that call I was in another state for work but expressed I would reach out to the sitter and ask them to pick-up my child. The director then expressed that my being away might explain my child's poor behavior. Ouch... I felt a bit helpless being half away across the country and that definitely felt like a kick when I was already down. I fully admit that my child is rambunctious, sometimes difficult and never perfect. They are also kind, smart, loving and desperate to feel like they belong. I've gotten my fair share of calls or requests "to speak." It's never fun and more often than not I feel disappointed but I show up, I listen and I work hard with my child to ensure the next day is a better day. Having been at this for several years I've encountered many people who lack compassion and probably should find another profession. I expect it. But in the years I have been doing this, never has a camp or program demanded I pick-up my child. In the 3 weeks we attended Dwight we had more good days then bad but the bad days were handled so poorly that I am certain we won't be returning.

Our family is thrilled with Dwight Camp. Truly as good as it gets. The counselors are inspiring,…read moreresponsible and caring; the kids are sweet and fun-loving; the activities are a healthy mix of routines and surprises; lots of swimming for fun and instruction; and nice to have an indoor option when it's too hot or rainy. The overall vibe is wonderful, everyone is smiling (in a genuine way). And to top it off, the staff are very helpful and accommodating if unusual or difficult situations arise. The director helped me when my son was struggling a bit with wanting to go to camp,, she was a lifesaver.

My ten year old daughter just finished her first day at the UES location and she had a blast! She…read moreespecially loved the freedom she had to choose her own activities. "It was so cool that when I finished lunch I could go do whatever I wanted, I didn't have to follow a group like in other camps." Her favorites were the giant slip and slide, the film studio, and the game show at the end of the day. She also liked how she could always go get a snack from the counselor in the cafe whenever she was hungry. "There was fruit and goldfish and homemade yogurt things. It was great!" The setup of this camp allows children to really take ownership of their day, from what they choose to play, to when they eat a snack, to who they spend their time with. It is a very unique idea for a NYC camp, and it was the perfect place for my daughter. She can't wait to go back!

This is our first summer with Steve & Kate's and my 8-yr-old daughter and all of her friends really…read morelove it. I don't know about the other locations, but I think the person who runs this location (Mike) really goes above & beyond! My daughter loves all the activities and the counselors are all great. I've spoken to a bunch and they all seem to be college seniors or work in education (not the teenagers that some other camps seem to have). We didn't know what to expect since I couldn't find any reviews and didn't know too many people who went last year, but this has truly exceeded all of our expectations!

They finally have the right recipient at this place. Everyone from the director to maintenance…read morestaff are kind, and really care about you as soon as you walk through the doors. I hope upper management do all they can to retain the current staff in a place that has a huge turnover rate.

My review never posted so I'm reposting from my 2020 experience:…read more Goodvibes here writing a review with a heavy heart. I've never been to a NY Kids club (this is not a review of any of the teaching staff here) but I've lost $5000 to them. In Nov I called to enquire about their preschool program for 2s and expressed interest in visiting the school a few days later. The woman I spoke to over the phone told me there was one spot left. I told her I would wait to see the facility but she said I could secure a spot with a $5000 completely refundable deposit if I cancelled before April (as the spot would likely go before my visit). I paid, my mom ended up at Sloan Kettering the next day, then my daughter was sick, and the holidays came and went. But none of that matters. I was told I had until April. I requested a refund and was told ten days later refunds were not given. I spoke with the front desk- the employee who gave me a false verbal policy and processed my payment no longer worked there. Surprise! After the front desk spoke with the district manager I received a terse email 24hrs later requesting me to read their policy. I would have loved to read their policy, if I were given one before payment. I would've loved to have signed something via email or in person but still haven't even walked by the location. Sending me their real policies after payment doesn't matter, as there are no refunds period. I'm asking for a refund for a program 9 MONTHS in advance and I never signed a contract. No refunds. Must be a very in demand place. Update: I hired a lawyer and they promptly refunded my money.

This is by far the best camps I've ever encountered. Family oriented environment and it all starts…read morefrom the top and trickles down. Rodger Redhead is by far not only genuine and passionate about his profession but is the most hands on fully engaged supervisor I've seen in any sector. With many fun and engaging activities offered super clean facility's as well as devoted team members and staff.

Oasis in Central Park, is a great place to send your kids. From the amazing and supportive staff,…read moreto the spectacular events that are put on about every week, it's totally worth it! The morning rally's are always the best part, the camp cheers, the fun games, and morning announcements, always gets the campers pumped up for the day.

Code Ninjas = AWESOME !…read more We did parents night out which I thought was a great way to introduce ourselves to the place. The themes we have attended were Roblox & Among Us. The kids can use CodeNinja devices & accounts if they want, so no worrying about pesky log-ins - my girl (8) wanted to bring her own account info. The drop off is from 6:00 - 9:00 PM which gives more than enough time for a nice dinner/drinks or laundry duties. Truthfully, it was the most relaxing and seamless drop off activity we have done. Ian who always greets us is so great. I called with a verification code once for my kid to access her account and it was seamless. He was also super informative on the company Facebook page when I had some nervous mom questions in reference to covid (super safe and clean - masks are worn at all times and they update often on the FB page) The summer camp has tons of week long themes that are on trend and aimed at the 7-14 crowd. We have already signed up for two summer programs (each are 5 days/ 4 hours per day priced ~$330) The coding curriculum classes are on our radar for the future - they are priced at $240-300 monthly and seem really enriching.

I enrolled my child last school year and come to find out the location does not have preschool…read morepermits it is expired and they wanted me to provide my own child care provider to sit in the lobby during the duration my child was in school. Stumbing across some research some of there other locations Do not have permits as well. Do your research before enrolling your child in to this school program they are scamming should be shut down!!! What they are doing is illegal.

I just had a pirate themed birthday party for my 4 year old at the NY Kids Club location on 89th…read morestreet. From the moment we entered the space, the staff could not have been more helpful and truly ran the show. The party ran so smoothly with 25 kids and they all had a ball in the gymnasium space. From start to finish, I was able to relax and enjoy and did not have to stress about a thing while my daughter had, " the best birthday ever!"

Our son has been coming to NYKC for enrichment classes and open plays for over a year now (since he…read morewas around 8 months) and we absolutely love the team, the facilities, and the learning and growing he does here! Highly recommend for classes and 2k/3k - we were nervous about our little bub starting "school" so young, but he loves it and does super well without us!

What a relief to have an indoor play space with classes for babies and young kids in the…read moreneighborhood. This gem has been greatly needed in an area with a growing demographic of babies and new parents. I've taken my son to the following classes: Babies in motion, Gym babies, and Musical Tots. We also go to open play about twice a week. What's great is that you get a large number of open plays when you sign up for a class. You sign up for a weekly class (or two different ones if you'd like), and they're very accommodating with makeups if your baby happens to nap at your schedule time, so it's money well spent. They have all kinds of props and gym structures, as well as trampolines and musical instruments. Having rambunctious babies and toddlers cooped up in the apartment during this cold weather isn't great-so this place is definitely meeting a need. Mike and Chanelle who do musical tots are truly exceptional- high energy and extremely talented musician and singers. We have Kristen for our regular gym class and she's great, my son really likes her. Truth be told not all staff are top notch but none are bad. The differences are more pronounced when going to open play depending on who the assigned staff member is- some will take out different toys and props, some won't or barely will. The main reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is that they've been taking a long time to cover up the metal spokes that stick out of the bars-not safe for little ones and this issue has been brought up to them several times since they opened in Sept. Other than that, we're very happy campers. Oh and if you have a child who's 2.5 yrs or above, take advantage of their pajama parties! I wish we could.

We love Breakaway Hoops! My son has learned so much since he…read morestarted to play here and Coach Wilky is a great teacher and role model for the kids! They also offer Holiday programs when school is out and their summer camps are really good!

Breakaway Hoops' basketball enrichment camp is good for SMALL children only (preteens and under)…read more Its open to older kids/teenagers but none are actually there participating in the program. The fee is non-refundable unless you go through your bank and have the charges disputed like I just did. I specifically asked about the age range of participants & was ensured that there would be other teenagers around my son's age. Lies and fallacies. My son is damn near 6ft tall, there is no way he can benefit from playing with 10 year olds. I would have saved a lot of time and energy if they were just upfront, not to mention the $45 "administrative fee". In their defense, its hard to get teenagers to show up to a lot of extra-curricular activities so its not totally BH's fault for the big kids' lack of involvement.

Mohawk is the BEST day camp! The team is so hands on--they live and breathe this place. The…read morecounselors are so great with the kids, there are so many different activities, the facility is beautiful. You wouldn't even know you are in westchester. A great place for kids to spend the summer. The communication is top notch! They built their own app to share photos and for parents to talk directly with the counselors during the summer. Plus, there is a preschool during the year. What a GREAT place!

My son had a great summer! Came home happy and exhausted every single day! They also included…read morescience projects, which he loved. I highly recommend Mohawk Day Camp!

My name is Yeran mena I am 16 years old I played basketball in my country rep sun two months ago…read morethat I do not play well just throw balls to not lose the habit and I am crazy to find a covered court or something where they give practice can you help me can I go to practice? I'm from Bronx but I have enthusiasm and desire to play and practice basketball more in my country I did it daily help me if I can leave me the information I know a little English I am using translator

This team of guys are the real deal. They are all professional, personable, and experts in the…read morefield of basketball with a real vested interest in the kids that they train. Collectively, Ross, Tim and Nate have played on three Division I College teams, two NCAA Final Four teams, possess professional experience playing on 2 D-League and 3 European teams and in assisting coaching 3 Division I College teams. Their passion for the game and level of work ethic is infectious to the kids and can be seen in the results they deliver. Their techniques and drills are tough, but extremely effective. I HIGHLY recommend them. P.S. their summer and holiday camps are awesome!