BEWARE PARENTS: We signed our kids for 2 weeks summer camp. Our 8 year old girl was bullied for the…read morefirst 3 days (first by one boy and eventually by an entire group of boys) that 'she cant properly play, she should not be playing, she should go home...etc" up to the point she came home in tears after what is supposed to be a fun summer experience. We addressed firmly the matter with the responsible counselor and called the camp manager. Instead of taking responsibility both of them fully ignored the matter and instead blamed my husband for being 'aggressive' (when he was being firm they cant say they are handling the situation well when our kid is bullied for 3 full days and is coming back in tears). Instead of taking control and taking responsibility, they found it easier to punish us as parents and our innocent kids (yes, we have a second older son not at all part of this who was enrolled) by providing a refund without any discussion.

Great place for a kid's birthday in Spring. They all got to play soccer and other games on a big…read moreindoor field, the "coaches" were very enthusiastic and friendly, and then pizza and cake and arcade games for everyone. Super helpful staff and they were pros at managing the party, and all for a fair price. Total success!

My 17 yr old daughter had an exceptional experience with…read moreCreate! Sewing Studio. During the pandemic, they were able to quickly step up to offering remote lessons. They took my daughter every step of the way to guide her with making a wedding dress. She had weekly remote classes with Rebecca and Christina for several months. I cannot say enough about their professionalism, knowledge, reliability, and flexibility. They even jumped on a zoom call at 8:30pm to help my daughter with a step that she had questions about. Towards the end, they prepared a weekly outline to be sure the dress was completed in time. I highly recommend this business and will surely use them again if my daughter needs more lessons!

I am one class from finishing the winter session at Create! Sewing Studio.AND.I.LOVE.IT!…read more Rebecca (the owner and instructor) is so super nice and knowledgeable. Her intern Darlene is a gem. I feel like I am learning in a warm and supportive environment, all fairly close to Marlborough. I would recommend Create! to anyone who wants to learn or brush up on their sewing skills!

Our kids LOVE Camp Thoreau - it's been 2 years & they plan to stay as long as they can until they…read morecan be counselors there! Really great counselors & activities!

From the owner: An engaging outdoor camp and tennis camp nestled on 35 wooded acres in Concord, MA. Our natural,…read moreoutdoor environment is the perfect setting for our low & high ropes course, climbing wall, two swimming pools (shallow & deep), playing fields, archery range, & plenty of rainy day space. We off full & half day summer camp, as well as tennis camp.

We just had my 8 year old sons birthday there and the staff were amazing. We had 3 staff, Koharu,…read moreAlisa & Devan help us out. From the moment we got there, they helped bring in items, set up the room and as soon as the children started to arrive, they brought them into the gym area to bounce. they led the children on alot of obstacles while the parents could relax and talk. At the end they did a parachute game and had the kids sing happy birthday. We then went to the party room for pizza and cake which they handled. At they end, the helped clean up the party and bring everything to the car. They also give you a card, certificate and tshirt for the birthday child. They give you a tip envelope which I highly recommend giving a tip as they earned it. It was a fun and quick 1.5 hour party. Highly recommend!!

We still love GAB!! We have been with Mary, Tracy and Leah. All FANTASTIC and energetic! My son…read morehas a tendency not to focus and they really work with him to keep him centered. Cory the Office Mgr. is amazing. Always upbeat and positive, she works hard to accomodate makeup classes etc. We did the summer camp here and there this past summer. My son totally enjoyed it. :)

My higher grade is more for the art center itself rather than the performances. There's always a…read moresmall exhibition at the center of the building and it's nice to see artists can work on their projects late into the night. The facilities look clean and orderly, including the bathrooms and artist studios. I liked seeing all pottery made by the various artists. I also enjoyed the theater itself. While the seating itself isn't all that special, the acoustics are quality. If you expect something significantly higher than community theater here, you may be disappointed. While the performances were fine, they're not really all that polished and feel rather barebones (two actors playing one role in a production was rather strange). If you want a more grander theater experience but without going into Boston, consider Reagle in Waltham. (For all you Yelp police out there, yes, I paid $ here for tickets so I can review)

My first time back to The Umbrella Arts Center since the pandemic happened…read more I saw that they had a dinner and a show option on Thursday nights and the menu looked appealing, so I purchased the meal for $21. Dinner was available for pick up at the concession stand beginning at 6pm, while the show was scheduled for 7:30pm that evening. Traffic delayed me, so I arrived closer to 6:30pm. There was a game going on at the playground the next block over, so there were a lot of cars parked on the street, but parking was still not an issue. Dinner came in a brown paper tote and came nicely packaged and of a good portion size, so I even had some leftover. They had a vegetarian alternative (Nag's Head Roasted Yam, Grilled Zucchini and Squash, Caramelized Onions on Wild Rice (V)), but I opted for the meat - Starter: Hush Puppies with Maple Butter Entree: Pulled Pork Platter with Coleslaw and Collard Greens Dessert: Chocolate Flourless Brownie (GF) Catered by Nosh restaurant and the Concord Market. I was pleased with my meal. Sure the collared greens were a bit plain, but I was just glad to get a decent portion of vegetables with my meat and they were not overcooked. The brownie was individually sealed, and a little messy to eat, but quite good. And I had no trouble finding a seat at a table. In fact I had options. I could have grabbed a small high top for myself, but I decided to sit at an empty spot at the end of one of the 3 long tablecloth covered tables just beyond the concessions and ended up chatting with the pair beside me. I had a great experience at the Umbrella Arts Center! Quotes from the website regarding the show being performed that evening: A heartwarming musical that lifts up the beauty in second chances and the transformative nature of friendship. Percy Talbott is a spirited young woman seeking redemption. But in the small town of Gilead, she finds so much more. Based on the beloved film that took home the Audience Award at The Sundance Film Festival, the musical's rich score is marked by Americana folk rhythms, soaring melodies, and irresistible charm. It reminds us all about the resilience of the human spirit, the magic of new beginnings, and the power of community.

Overall, the structure of the camp is great. However, they frequently make last minute changes, do…read morenot communicate them, and then get frustrated when you are not following these changes. I worked here for 4 summers out of convenience, and it was one of the most hostile environments I have never been in. If you went to Camp Sewataro growing up, great, they will welcome you with open arms and you will fit in. If you did not, you will be isolated, shut out by fellow employees, and not be able to participate in events that the camp runs but chooses strictly campers-turned-employees for. If you are a college graduate, teacher, childcare professional, etc, you will still be getting supervised by an unqualified college kid, just because they grew up at camp. Pay is also terrible. I was making $11 an hour while having a Master's degree in education. There are hundreds of other camps in the area, don't work here.

Amazing, well-run camp that fills kids' summer days with fishing, swimming, archery, campfires and…read moremore. My kiddos are looking forward to their fifth summer at Sewataro. It's a very special place.

First of all, this a butcher farm that has a few animals they rehabilitate so they call the whole…read morefarm a "wildlife sanctuary." This is misleading at best. There is no fruit to buy and just a few vegetables near the fresh pork for sale of the slaughtered pigs. There are several areas to view of different animals on the kill list... basically a place that promotes the Mass Audubon Society. I would never go back!

Came here for a company outing and this place was so much fun. It's so quiet, pretty, you feel like…read moreyou're really out there, especially with the fall views and all (recommend coming here during Fall like I did). We picked string beans, cherry tomatoes & flowers and it was so much fun. Staff were super friendly. I do recommend wearing boots or shoes that can get muddy though (some people wore white sneakers I was like yeah no). There's definitely lots to do!

Best Birthday Party Ever! The kids had a blast, the parents loved the theme and content, and Sir…read moreScott was amazing with the kids. We highly recommend a birthday party with Swords of Chivalry! :)

Great place for teenagers. May enjoy every lesson for over a year now. Highly recommended.read more