I am so happy to share this review about NORY in the Upper West Side. We are new to the city and I…read moream so glad I found NORY. My kid has loved spending the winter break here everyday. The instructors in the class are kind and fun, the instructions for parents were super clear, the check in and check out processes are smooth and easy. The other kids coming in seem to be happy as well. I can make reservations for camp days online and They also have early drop off and extended pick ups available The projects they have done every day last week are interesting and engaging for the kids. My 5 year old comes home and demonstrates them every day. It has been fun watching him be so happy and engaged there. Apparently he even made a friend or two. And, most important thing is - everyone I have interacted with at NORY has been so kind - yes, each and everyone! I wish they'd also expand to do afterschool programs in the UWS, because I would want to sign up my kid for that... But meanwhile, we hope to be back in the next break season for camp again! Thank you NORY team.

My 3-year-old son had his very first camp experience this past summer at Nory Camp, and it was…read moreamazing. Nory's STEM-focused curriculum keeps the kiddos engaged while also teaching them teamwork, problem solving, creativity, and many other fine and gross motor skills that are appropriate for their age group. I was very impressed with the woodworking projects my son would bring home nearly every week for 7 weeks; the woodworking projects gave him hands on learning opportunities at such a young age. Also, the staff during my son's time at camp, really cared about my son and other kids in the program. The site director at my son's UWS site - Mariam - is such a phenomenal (calm, supportive) and incredible leader. Mariam and her staff did such a wonderful job supporting my son's social development - esp. his curiosity and high energy - during the summer period. Additionally, Nory's Co-CEO (Peter Seo) was always available to listen and take feedback from parents - and in one instance, he incorporated changes right away! This spoke volumes to how much care he and the Nory team put into ensuring that positive experiences are what a child's time at camp should be centered on! My partner and I are already planning to register our son for future programs (holiday camps during the 2025-2026 school year and hoping for another summer one in 2026); I highly recommend NORY to any family looking for a learning and care focused camp program for their little ones.

With 7 regular courts and 1 court, the Open Squash FiDi location allows Open Squash to exemplify…read morethe word "open" further, and host more activities such as tournaments, camps, and special events. Cost: Open Squash FiDi has a special program for newcomers. If you are interested in playing the sport, Open Squash will make it happen. Open Squash FiDi has the best coaches. Here are some of the coaches I have taken lessons from. Amr: Amr is known for his precision; he can direct the ball to any spot on the court he desires. His remarkable skills extend beyond the game, as he can shape any person into the squash player they aspire to be. He focuses on teaching you how to utilize your strengths while simultaneously transforming your weaknesses into strengths. As the former Egyptian National Coach from 2017 to 2023, Amr introduced Egyptian training methods to Open Squash. I have witnessed significant improvements in our juniors' squash skills under his guidance. More importantly, Amr also plays a vital role in helping juniors build their character. I recall an instance when a younger player, around 13 or 14 years old, was practicing with two older juniors, aged around 17 or 18. She appeared a bit frustrated during the drill. As soon as she stepped off the court, Amr praised her swing and noted some positive changes she had made. That encouragement brought a big smile to her face. She is not only learning how to play squash from Amr but also how to care for others, thanks to his example.  Amr is more than just a fantastic coach; he is an exceptional person, living up to his nickname, "Baby Legend." Adel: Adel is like "a good friend you can always count on," especially when it comes to women playing squash. She has a deep understanding of women's bodies and the changes they go through over time, such as during their menstrual cycle, childbirth, and aging. Adel is dedicated to helping women excel at squash by offering modified training and routines that strengthen their skills. Her coaching abilities extend beyond just women; I often see her interacting with junior players, adjusting their form, and creating an environment where they can genuinely enjoy the game. I also observe her training male players to help them achieve their goals in her clinics. Adel believes that everyone has their unique path, and she is committed to helping each individual become the best squash player they can be. Ciara: Ciara is the women's community manager who is dedicated to increasing access for women in squash. She often gathers ideas from members and designs various programs such as "Queen of the Courts" and "Women Only Camp." Her efforts make many women feel comfortable participating in Open Squash. Ciara is an energetic, fun, and compassionate coach, exceptionally skilled at working with young children. I often see kids gathering around her, hugging her, and treating her like a big Barbie doll. Despite the affection they show, the kids also respect her authority. On one occasion, I witnessed her discipline a child, calmly explaining the correct behavior. Her firm yet kind approach makes her the perfect coach for all young kids. Habiba: Habiba is known as the "Torture Queen." She pushes us to our limits during training sessions, leaving our bodies exhausted, yet we can't help but want to return for more. As our 3.0 team coach, she is dedicated to improving the squash skills of all team members. She frequently discusses the adjustments she plans to make and the areas she wants us to focus on, ensuring that we maximize our learning experience. One time, I received a text message from her at 10 PM asking for input on the proper training content for us. Yes, at 10 PM, she was still thinking about how to help her students. Talk about dedication! A former World Junior Champion, Habiba has brought her training methods from Egypt to our program. She trains multiple junior players and is especially recognized for teaching deceptive plays and advanced squash techniques. She closely monitors all her juniors and once told me that if they do not practice and follow the assignments, she will drop them from her program. She exemplifies "tough love." Despite the intensity of her training, both adults and juniors find her incredibly popular. I often see her joking with adult members while juniors eagerly gather around her. Everyone can feel her sincerity and genuine care for our improvement. We all appreciate her "torture" and "tough love". Open Squash FiDi has invited top college coaches and players, including Nouran Gohar, Gina Kennedy, Victor Crouin, and Hannah Craig, to host summer camps. In addition to the kids' camps, Open Squash FiDi also offers adult camps with top pros as well as an all-women's camp. If you are thinking of practicing a sport, squash is a great choice, and Open Squash FiDi is the best place to start. If you have already played squash, Open Squash FiDi can be your new home.

I wanted to learn how to play Squash and had a great experience with my first class at Open Squash…read morein Fidi. The facilities were high quality and staff were very welcoming. I live closer to the Bryant Park location, but given the small class size, the classes book up fast. You can book your first class for free (usually $25) and they have a lot of clinics and classes available. I did an introductory clinic and there were only two other participants! Our instructor Habiba Mohamed was awesome - former professional and collegiate Squash player just casually teaching amateurs like us. She taught us the rules, how to hit forehand and backhand, did some drills, and provided feedback. I had such a fun experience, it was exciting and fast paced! I can't wait to play again!

I was here recently for an industry cooking class focused on learning to make several Portuguese…read moredishes. We started off with cocktails and passed appetizers before breaking into teams and actually preparing the imwnu items we were having for dinner that evening. Unlike many other classes we actually prepared and ate our dishes. Great for team building whether for work or friends/family

I went here for a work event and had a really enjoyable time. We had about 20 people or so and we…read morewere divided into two groups, each making a Louisville salad, some olive tapenade chicken and a chocolate and orange trifle. This isn't an intense cooking class, just in case you're wondering but it really can't be because it's designed as a fun group activity. Therefore, everything is prepped really well and with basic kitchen skills you and your team can prepare the food. I did learn a good onion dicing technique that I used the next day. In any event, our supervising chef was Ryan and he was great. Really energetic and helpful. There was plenty of work to do for all of us and the time went by quickly. When it came time to eat, we were all very hungry. I thought all the food was delicious. I was surprised at how generous the portions were, especially the dessert. Of course that didn't stop me from eating the whole thing. This was a really nice group activity and the staff there do a great job of getting things done so the program moves along without feeling rushed. Definitely recommend this for a corporate event.

My kids had an awesome time at Brooklyn Robot Foundry! The teachers and staff were very attentive…read moreand kept the kids interested in the projects. My kids came home and talked non-stop about the robot they got to put together. I liked how they got to express their creativity by decorating their projects. A fun way to spend the afternoon and we will try to send them again during the break/summer.

From the owner: Brooklyn Robot Foundry provides engaging STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)…read moreprogramming for children ages 2-14 years old. We offer in-school and after school programming, school holiday and summer camps. Our teachers engage children to learn engineering concepts in a fun way. Children learn the soft skills of collaboration in a nurturing environment. Every child gets to build, decorate and take home a robot.

We came to Fieldhouse to attend a birthday party. It's was located inside Pier 62 at Chelsea Piers…read more The location was really popular for kids, as we saw a bunch doing different activities, like soccer games, gymnastics and cage batting. The facility had several soccer turf fields, gymnastics area, and couple of basketball courts. The lobby area had a ton of awards, medals and trophies that all the teams won. There were multiple vending machines as well. There were several party rooms at the back side. The rest rooms were kids friendly, as they had mini sinks at lower height for smaller kids. There were multiple staff members assigned to conduct the party. First they took the kids to basket ball courts where they did some relay running, played dodgeball and then did rope tug wars. They took the kids to fountains for water break few times. After the activities, the kids went back to party room where they were served pizzas, fruits, cheese platter, juice and sodas. The pizzas were decent. Finally they orchestrated the birthday song, assisted with cake cutting ceremony and handed slices of cakes to everyone. Overall the service from them was nice.

Came here for a kid's birthday party. There's a parking garage next to it but it's on the higher…read morecharge. There's another garage 2 blocks down with better rate. Inside Field house, there are multiple basketball courts, soccer fields, gymnastics and party rooms. It's quite crowded and busy since there are kids with parents. Also there's a soccer league game going on. Very intense. The party staff members were good with leading the activities. Kids were all engaged and having fun. After that we went back to the party room for pizza and cake. Overall great place for sports and having party. They did a great job.

We had an amazing time with the Brooklyn Robot Foundry team at our son's 4th birthday! They were…read moresuper patient and helpful with the kids and everyone walked away so proud of their creation!

From the owner: Serving all neighborhoods in Manhattan Downtown!…read more Brooklyn Robot Foundry is dedicated to empowering kids through engaging STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) robot-building programs that ignite creativity and joy. We encourage kids to explore, problem-solve, and unleash their creativity as far as their imaginations take them. We believe in the DIT—do it together—mentality and building a community around having fun, making things, and shaping a bright future for the next generation one robot at a time. We are a mobile business, which means we bring our robot-building lessons directly to you or a nearby school or venue in your neighborhood. We have programs designed for kids from 2 years old to coding programs for up to 8th graders. Contact us for more information! Let’s Build Fun Together!

My son had been cooped up, in front of his computer trying to virtually learn without having any…read morephysical activity during the day. I discovered Game Lab and the various flexible programming they provide for children. The mid-day recess sessions and the after school sessions have become an absolute game changer for my very active son. After just 2 weeks of attending Game Lab's programs, my son is almost back to his old smiling self. He looks forward to running around in the park with his kids playing organized games by attentive safety monitors. I am looking into additional programming for my tween (11 yo) with Game Lab this summer. Thank you for this very thoughtful program from a parent who was desperate to find uncomplicated yet very well thought out program for kids to RUN AROUND!

So glad to have this place downtown now! Brooklyn Game Lab is the solution I was looking for, for…read morecreative, outside-of-the-box, problem solving and enrichment. I love this place for my girls, 5 and 7 years old. The game lab offers after school classes, but in June I was interested to try their all-day summer camp. (Bonus that they offer early drop off and late pick up, for working parents.) When I came to pick up my daughters, they didn't want to leave. They felt triumphant that they had played and explored new games that stretched their problem-solving skills, teamwork, and social negotiating skills with other children, with whom they worked on creating their games. Staff are professional, caring, very careful with finding out kids' needs, and patient. My girls look forward to going back.

This year was my girls first year at sleep away camp. Not only this camp's facilities and location…read moreis beautiful, but the staff at this camp is amazing! All my questions and concerns have been addressed almost immediately, via email or phone call. My youngest has several food allergies, severe (anaphylaxis) the staff is fully trained, they are an inclusive camp, meaning she can eat and participate in EVERY activity. This is extremely important for any kid of any age, to feel included and part of everything and something. I highly highly recommend this. Thank you to Camp Wekeela for making this a truly memorable summer for my girls. They will be back next year!

I used to have really bad experiences at camps, but when I went to Wekeela, that all changed. Last…read moresummer was my second summer; and I don't understand how people think that new people are treated like outcasts because I was new and I made about 3 friends the first day! Wekeela also is great because you can extend your time there easily, and if you hate it (which I really doubt you will) you will probably be allowed to un-extend. Last summer I went to camp for four weeks, and even in my second year I was still making friends and looking forward to meeting new people! I can't say enough good things about Wekeela. On the last day I was crying my eyes out from dinner to the end of campfire and after camp ended every night I facetimed my friends and became extremely camp sick. I love camp so much that I am going for seven weeks next summer; and considering my past experiences with camps, that's a big deal. If you want a carefree, fun, socialized summer, come to camp Wekeela. Trust me.

The Coaches are awesome! My son listens to them and enjoys playing soccer!…read more Coaches are the best! Coach Daniel and his team Coach Miguel, Coach Caleb of the PS7 team rock! Shout out too to Coach Kieran of PS229! My son love to play because of Coach Daniel and Coach Kieran!

Coaches are incredible with the kids. They have amazing patience and knowledge. I highly recommend…read moreSoccer Kids to everyone.