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    3.9 (7 reviews)
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    Kiddie Academy of Toms River

    Kiddie Academy of Toms River

    5.0
    (1 review)

    I'm a social worker who works with children & families across NJ and I have three children who…read morecurrently attend this daycare for well over a year now. Ms. Angela, Ms. Kayla, Ms. Tamia, & Ms. Zeba have been there from day one and are amazing early educators. I cannot thank them enough for the care & education they provide my children with on a daily basis. Other teachers/aides are also wonderful with the children, Ms. Sam & Alyssa have been wonderful additions to the classroom. The front office staff is very friendly, super helpful with communication, and answering any questions that may arise. Jamie, Julie, Bonnie, and Amy have always been supportive and available to our family and I've even seen them help out in the classrooms with the children when needed. The school has camera access so when I get a chance, I often see the children learning to write, sensory learning, circle time, and many librarian visits. They also offer breakfast, lunch, snack, & transportation. Kiddie Academy in Toms River has been a huge support for my family.

    From the owner: Kiddie Academy of Toms River, an educational daycare in Toms River, offers age-specific child care…read moreprograms. Our flexible, standard-based curriculum encourages children to progress in school and in life. We pride ourselves in providing a daycare that focuses on developing positive character traits for kids, while providing a nurturing learning environment. Our programs can range from infant and toddler to kindergarten and school age. Read our child care reviews, take a virtual tour and learn more about Kiddie Academy to find the best "daycare near me" for you and your child.

    See the Rim Academy

    See the Rim Academy

    2.3
    (4 reviews)

    We needed a basketball court for our daughter to use consistently & train near our home. We…read morecancelled the membership we had last year, because of the inconsistency with basketball classes and trainers. Thought we would give this place a try again, based on an email from Stan. Stan promised he plans to be around and will make sure classes aren't cancelled blah blah blah. Well since we came back during the open house Jan 6th 19, classes have not been as advertised and cancelled without notice, Stan has NEVER shown his face in the gym, and he NEVER returns calls! We will never join a membership again. When this place opened it started out great and I am not sure what is goin on! I had to dispute this charge with the bank and will decline additional charges as I had to in the past! Very disappointing to have to look for trainings further from home to make sure we can get the training as advertised! The 1 star is for Jodey, as the fitness area is excellent for the kids and adults. I would give him 5 stars if I could.

    Signed my grandson up for weekend classes and showed up on one Sunday for the 9:00 AM class and…read morewaited and waited with a few other parents and their kids for the doors to open. About 9:15 some kid shows up and tells us the class is cancelled because the owner has an AAU Team in a tournament upstate ! Huh ? This is his place of "business" and he's leaving his customers hanging because he has an AAU game ? We left and never went back...

    Base Camp Ninja Warrior

    Base Camp Ninja Warrior

    3.0
    (2 reviews)

    I love this place! BaseCamp provides an opportunity for both children and adults to exercise in a…read moreunique way via "adventure fitness". This is a warehouse type unit with various obstacles including: monkey bars, cargo nets, ropes to climb and swing, rings, mini trampolines, ladders, rock walls, peg walls, foam pyramids, balance beams, ramps and four different "warp walls" (ninja warrior style). Each week, the instructor changes the "obstacles" and helps students learn the proper techniques by which to conquer them. There is a focus on cardio, agility, balance, upper and lower body strength, and coordination. Various "parkour" techniques are taught which I feel is a huge attraction for kids. I have noticed significant progress in my children in a little over a month. They have better balance, coordination, and are building strength. Each class ends with them sweaty and tired! Classes run about 45 minutes and includes "open gym" time which gives a chance for students to work on whatever they want. The Membership package is monthly and includes two classes and one open gym session per week. The Owner Operator and main Instructor Chad, is knowledgeable and keeps the students engaged and focused on the workout. There are also one, two or three junior assistants (older teens/early twenties) who are stationed throughout the room to assist the kids through the workout. The facility is always very clean and well kept. There are two clean bathrooms and a water fountain as well. This is also a veteran owned and operated business. I highly recommend trying BaseCamp Adventure Fitness!

    Horrible communication. I am a former competitor on ANW and was in the area for a bit and called…read morenumerous times to see when open gym time was and no one ever answered the phone or replied to my messages.. It's no wonder these ninja gyms don't thrive.

    New Logic Marine Science Camp

    New Logic Marine Science Camp

    1.0
    (2 reviews)

    Absolutely do not send your child to this camp…read more 1.The marketing is a lie, it is not a marine science camp - it's a beach camp. No crab traps, fishing, fossils, bones, dissections or anything cool. It's playing games on a beach and the kids aren't allowed to even go into the water for relief. 2. The staff are not given adequate resources to meet expectations and they do their best but holy heck it's terrible. My kids are bored after one day. The staff reads curriculum out of a book but there is no real interaction with sea life other than putting minnows and crabs in a kiddie pool. This is for toddlers. 3. It is unsafe with no heat relief. No access to any facilities for heat or storms. The camp should have a plan for all of this but they don't. There are no lifeguards if not already on a guarded beach. 4. They say the kids are part of actual data collection but it's taking the pH level and some animal counts and given to one of the counselors and the kids barely interact with this data otherwise. 5. It says on the website that topics include chemistry, biology, engineering, geology, etc. Lies. The most exciting thing they did was build boats out of trash. There are no experiments, no special guests, nothing. They play ninja and play in the sand. The counselors have nothing to work with and I feel bad for them. 6. They charge you via PayPal if you're late even a minute to pick up your kid. Sketchy. PayPal??! The instructors awkwardly kick rocks and say they're sorry but they won't get paid unless I give them money with PayPal. Imagine a company not paying their employees to work. What a disappointing and terrible place to spend money with no infrastructure or protocol for your kid. You're better off sending them to the YMCA where they can at least go inside to drink water when it's a hundred degrees or get a band aid.

    Disappointing and Unsafe Experience at New Logic Marine Science Camp…read more Our experience at New Logic Marine Science Camp in Somers Point was far from what we had hoped for. We were looking forward to a fun and enriching camp experience for our children, but unfortunately, we encountered several serious issues that left us deeply concerned. There were instances where our child was left unsupervised. This lack of oversight led to a public beachgoer approaching my son and taking his picture. The activities provided were not as described and failed to engage the children. For example, putting sand and water in a baby pool and calling it an ecosystem is what we used to do with our kids as toddlers- not 3rd and 5th graders. We were also told that crab lines would be provided to the kids and they were in-fact not. My kids had to stand around and watch the crabbing rather than participate as they were promised. The camp staff were not as friendly or professional as expected. On both days we sent our kids before pulling them out, one of their biggest complaints was how mean the staff was and that they were always yelling at the campers. Properly trainig the staff so they are professional and responsive to both children's and parents' concerns is strongly recommened given the large amount of special needs kids they have attending their camps. My kids were horrified that a counselor physically grabbed another child by the arm to get them to go where they wanted them to. Our experience at New Logic Marine Science Camp was highly disappointing and did not meet the standards we anticipated. We hope that the camp management takes these issues seriously and makes necessary improvements to ensure a safer and more enjoyable environment for future campers. I tried multiple times to communicate my concerns with the director as well as the owner Sherri but neither would return my calls. We would not recommend this camp based on our experience. We hope this review helps other parents make a more informed decision and encourages the camp to make necessary changes for future improvements.

    Summer Hill Camp

    Summer Hill Camp

    4.6
    (11 reviews)

    We've been providing pony rides and petting zoos at Summerhill for decades and I work for countless…read morepre schools and summer camps and can HONESTLY say that year after year, Summerhill never ceases to amaze me! They attention and care they provide is second to none! As with most camps, they hurt many teens which is also great for them to learn but there's also plenty of adults to ensure all goes well! I always look forward to working there because it's such a great day! I highly recommend them and guarantee you'll be equally impressed! If I had young children, I wouldn't hesitate to enroll them!! Anyone who says different more than likely is the type that doesn't accept responsibility for their actions and inactions!! I could ramble on forever but hopefully you get the idea! Don't blame the camp counselors for your own issues! It's like blaming a teacher for a kid that doesn't so their homework and study!

    Our daughter has attended Summer Hill Camp for 6 years running and can't wait until the school…read moreyear's over to get back. I am completely delighted with the education and socialization that she receives during her camp experiences. She's made wonderful, lasting friendships with the other campers and really looks forward to every day. In a small camp like this, the staff makes or breaks it. This staff is unbelievable- in addition to being great leaders, truly show them kindness and love. There's great staff longevity too. We see the same smiling faces year after year. There are plenty of activities to keep the kids engaged all day long. The drop-off and pick-up is seamless. The facility itself is clean, organized and adorable. The kids get plenty of opportunities to play and move in the fresh air with plenty of shaded structure and indoor room when the weather dictates. The biggest indication for me that it's a great place is my daughter's unwillingness to leave at the end of the day. She begs daily to be in Aftercare!!  Please don't hesitate to check out Summer Hill Camp. I can't recommend it highly enough.

    Kum Sung Karate & Tae Kwon DO

    Kum Sung Karate & Tae Kwon DO

    3.0
    (2 reviews)

    Kum Sung Karate is a international chain of Karate schools with the headquarters located in Toms…read moreRiver, NJ. Dr. Kum Sung is the owner and master of the school and has been here for decades. He is well known for his karate experience and expertise and is in the hall of fame for karate, From Korea, he was an instructor in the South Korean military services. Drawing on his 50 years of Karate experience, he has created the school on Hooper Avenue, down in Lacey, Manchester, Brick, Ohio and Germany. His videos are on Youtube and he had/has a movie career with the Karate Kid movies, and the Teenage Ninja Mutant Turtles (which he and his son were in). The basic teaching of the school is not fighting but respect. From respect for all things, the school teaches Korean based Tae Kwon Do and other martial arts with the focus again, not on fighting but the art of martial arts. In the two and half years that Master Manny Rivera of the Manchester School has taught my children and meeting everyone at the Hooper school, I'm very pleased with the methods and instructions my children are learning in the art of Martial arts. While I'm sure everyone has an opinion of what they are looking for in a martial arts school, you should certainly consider Kum Sung Karate for yourself and your family. There are many different forms taught and you can learn self defense, weapons, fans, but most of all respect for yourself and others.

    Went here for a 2 week free trial (4 classes) for my 2 year old son. Decided i liked it, purchased…read morea groupon for 1 month of classes. Would not honor it because i already used 4 classes in my FREE TRIAL. So now my PAID groupon is no good? She tried saying that in the fine print, it was considered "combining offers" okay fine, then i showed them through my employer and company website, im supposed to have a certain deal as well. which again they didnt honor because it was old??? even though it clearly states NO EXPIRATION DATE. Then they tried to tell me its 160 dollars per month for 1 day a week for a 2 year old....BUT give me a "great price" at 130 per month. Plus a 50 reg fee. This place is a RIP OFF. i called another local karate gym, that doesnt start kids until theyre older, however they charge much less for 1 day a week of classes. They just want money and do not honor any specials or coupons and use sales pitchs to get you to buy in. I dont reccomend.

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