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!

A great part of our community for anyone interested! My kids are happy and so i am happy!read more

Incredible! My son has learned so much this year and LOVES going to class here which makes it a…read morewin-win for us all.

As a teacher with Upperline, I can say that it has been an amazing experience for two years…read morerunning. If you ever get a chance to work with them, you absolutely should. I've supported students as they've built chess apps for iPhone, built their own versions of Twitter from the ground up, and even designed interactive games like a form of frogger or a VR Maze that you can play through on your computer or with Cardboard on your phone. If you're a parent, call them up and talk to Danny. He's always happy to answer questions to see if this program is right for your student.

From the owner: We love sharing our passion for code with high school students - showing them how they can use real…read moretools to build amazing apps. Our students love our hands-on approach to web development, our focus on 'finding the fun' and making sure that students build their own personal projects.

Most everyone is friendly and professional, but one instructor has a harsh, punitive tone and an…read moreoverly controlling attitude, that does not add to the positive and safe atmosphere where learning happens. It's just summer swimming, not paramedics out on an emergency, and the clients are kids.

I came here every other week for intermediate drills class. This place is awesome since there arent…read moretoo many places to take swimming class in manhattan. If u r a swimmer like me you would feel the whole world just become so DRY without swim laps in a pool. I took Ian's class. He is funny and sarcastic some times but funny overall. He would ask what your goal is before taking the class and design ur own strokes/practices based on your need. The only downside is i sign up for classes through classpass and they only offer mon tues wednes 7:45pm on classpass.

We had a team building event there. There were about 19 of us. The crew there is amazing. They and…read moresure we had fun, it was competitive, and the food OMG!! You cook your food and you also have a meal as well. I learned so much from our Chef Matt. He was awesome. Thank you to the crew- Michelle the hostess herself, Chef Mark, Alissa, and the bartender Brennan. They deserve stars for dealing with our crazy crew. I recommend you bring takeout containers. They do not have any, you will need it cuz you get a lot of food.

Our team had a fantastic experience at My Cooking Party! The event was well organized, engaging,…read moreand a great way for our team to interact outside of the office. The instructors were knowledgeable, friendly, and made the cooking process fun for everyone, regardless of skill level. The food was delicious and enjoyed by all. Highly recommend for any company looking for a memorable team-building activity.

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.

We love Kiddie Academy of Tribeca! Julia is the lifeblood of this place, and both she and Kate are…read morededicated, passionate caregivers + educators. It shows in many ways. Our one-year-old has been enrolled since late-2020 and in just a short amount of time, we've seen so much growth that we directly attribute to her days at KA! From increased language and physical skills to the importance they place on teaching patience, sharing, and independence, our little one is thriving. Paige, Cristal, and now Anissa make such a meaningful effort to reinforce values that will help our kiddo develop, both emotionally and mentally. They've also helped us with several big growth milestones and transitions. The teamwork and communication is really helpful. Beyond the educational benefits, KA is unfussy and grounded -- sometimes a rare find in lower Manhattan. Everyone we've met is empathetic and supportive without coddling; there is structure without rigidity. We were immediately attracted to their leveled, non-reactive approach to big emotions. There are also toys, dolls, and books that represent everyone! And, probably most importantly for a bunch of babies and toddlers, they make the days FUN. Fun art projects, music and dancing, gym and outdoor time, water play, books galore -- June is WIPED at the end of the day and sleeps like a rock at home. We couldn't be happier! Thank you for working so hard during this difficult and trying time.

My son attended Kiddie from age 1.5 till 3. He absolutely flourished and grew so much here. He…read morelooked forward everyday to going here in the mornings and was excited to chatterbox me back what his teachers said during the day. Unfortunately we moved away from Manhattan recently and so had to move on. He has been asking to come back all the time for Ms Julia and others. The place is well run. It is priced very competitively. You are also kept up to date on any plans, policies, changes etc. The place is clean (back when you could go inside it), they keep individual items well segregated as well. They have an awesome gym room for the kids to play around in. During my kid's time here he learned to talk, learned his abcs, numbers, saying sentences, was potty trained, and well socialized with lots of other kids. Our profile. We are a working couple so needed something that is flexible, well located, and low drama where we could get excellent care. Kiddie @ Tribeca fit those needs well. We will forever be grately and have fond memories of our time there.

Unsafe Staffing Ratios and Lack of Supervision: I had to pull my son out of this camp today…read moreimmediately after drop-off due to severe safety and staffing violations. I witnessed entirely unacceptable counselor-to-camper ratios that violate NY State regulations. There was only one teacher upstairs with over 15 children, and another trying to navigate a elevator alone with over 8 children. Furthermore, children are permitted to enter at 9:00 AM, but counselors reportedly do not arrive until 9:30 AM, creating a dangerous 30-minute supervision gap. To make matters worse, the director was completely absent from the site. This level of negligence is unsafe. I have pulled my child from the program and am filing a formal report with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). Parents beware

I wish I had read the earlier review before placing my kids here. I agree there needs to be greater…read morestaff to child ratio and improved supervision. This program is being held inside a busy Northeastern University (formerly Mountmary College) building. My 5 year old son reported to me today that he went to the restroom and was walked in on while taking a bowel movement by an "old man." He related that the man saw him and then just went away. I asked where his teacher was and he told me it occurred during lunch and that he was not accompanied or monitored. This is very troubling. Adding to this, my other son came home with a swollen ear twice its normal size and we were not at all notified about this! And these are just two of my most alarming concerns about this place. I have now pulled my kids out from this week's camp and filed a formal complaint. Warning to other parents to please take heed!

Jeff is the real deal - the man is in the trenches confronting the most horrific cruelty and…read morerefusing to turn away. Those of us who support Jeff understand that extraordinarily few people could undertake this kind of rescue effort under the most dire of circumstances and maintain their sanity. But Jeff emerges intact and more committed than ever to ending the dog-meat trade once and for all. He is made of better stuff, as is his team. Not all heroes wear capes.

Our family adopted a dog from one of NDLB's Chinese Sanctuaries in East Asia 7 months ago. I have…read morenothing but praise for all of the staff encountered throughout our adoption process, (which from start to finish took a little more than three months). NDLB is an incredible 501(c) (3) non-profit and their global mission of rescuing dogs and cats from immense suffering and complete abandonment, along with their exceptional care and concern for each survivor (no matter the gravity of each animal's injuries), is nothing short of outstanding. The dog we happened to adopt is a Japanese Akita Inu and happens to go by the name Romeo because he happened to be saved from slaughter on Valentine's Day (on February 14, 2020). The founder of NDLB , Jeff Beri, and his crew actually risked their lives twice to save our dog. Once (due to the strict Covid-19 Restrictions in China at that time and a second time to challenge the people who were about to slaughter him). I personally found all of the NDLB staff I interfaced with during the adoption process very personable and easy to connect with. More importantly, I found the staff demonstrated great care and concern for their animals throughout the adoption process. While waiting for Romeo's freedom flight to New York, we received multiple videos and photo's along with ongoing communication from the NDLB Chinese staff who were with him daily. The New York staff made sure I (along with my husband), understood all the possible challenges that came with adopting a dog from overseas and wanted to make sure we were up for this type of challenge. All I can say is Romeo has completely changed our family's life. Our family over the years has had three dogs. Romeo was our first overseas adoption, by far, he is the most considerate dog we have ever had the pleasure of owning, and is always looking out for our well-being. One last positive has been, over the past months, being able to maintain on going contact with Romeo's team in China, and being able to send photos and videos of him here having all sorts of fun in the USA. (See Romeo enjoying sunbathing below).