We hosted Lucy's first birthday and christening celebration at Social Playhaus, and it couldn't…read morehave been more wonderful. The décor was beautiful, the food was delicious, and the children loved the play area. Every detail was thoughtfully done, and our guests had a fantastic time. We're so grateful to the team for helping make such a special day unforgettable!

Attended a Yelp event there to celebrate Philippines independence day. Cute place. Was set up for…read morethe event with vendors in the parking lot. The inside was spacious, had a bar and a place for kids to play. Very clean. Looks like a great place to have. Birthday party. Plenty of parking too. Friendly staff.

My daughter goes here for Saturday classes with Ms. Teneisha. She is really excellent with the kids…read moreand my daughter absolutely loves the class. Once you are registered for the classes, you can audition for their productions that require additional rehearsals and are an additional cost. I am a working mom so I do wish that the rehearsals could also be during the week so that she could be in an actual production. The cost of the class is about $550 for a semester and the first time you sign up, you get a dance Class free. The dance class meets an hour before the theatre class.

The camp counselors are extremely critical, discouraging, unsupportive and unprofessional. It was a…read morevery upsetting and disappointing experience.

This review is for the TOBAY Summer Recreation Program, that runs at the local parks. It is a 6…read moreweek program that cannot be beat. 4-12 year olds have amazing time, with age appropriate activities. Diane Ramos, who runs the program with her team of counselors is amazing! They provide consistent and timely feedback and communication. Our experience has been at the Syosset / Woodbury park with the 5 year old and 9 year old groups. Danielle and Will are the Sr team that manages this site, and it is amazing. It starts in July and end mid-August (6 weeks), from 9:15 - 3:00, broken up into an AM and PM session. Adults need to pick them up between sessions for a break /lunch on most days, when there is not an activity. Cost for one child is 275 and 100 for each extra sibling for the entire 6 weeks. There are activities each day, that cost more, but they are not required - e.g. Pizza Day, Bagel Day, Trips to bowling, amusement park, zoo, etc.. My kids are having an amazing summer - it is just the right balance for everyone! We love it!!! TOBAY is amazing to offer such a wonderful program - for something like 50 years!!!!

NSPAC is a fabulous dance studio with a very involved and caring owner and with lovely and fun…read moredance teachers. My daughters are lucky to have a great local dance studio!!

From the owner: North Shore Performing Arts Center of Syosset, established in 1998, offers Tap, Jazz, Ballet,…read morePointe, Hip-Hop, Competition teams, Combo classes, private Piano and Voice. Birthday Party Packages available. Professional Staff. Visit our website at: NorthShorePerformingArtsCenter.com. Ages 2 - Adult.

We had such a fun night at AMF Lanes in Syosset celebrating our seven-year anniversary event for…read morework! The whole vibe of the place was energetic and perfect for a big group outing. From the moment we arrived, the staff was incredibly accommodating, making sure our lanes were set up, food came out on time, and everyone was taken care of. The food was surprisingly good for a bowling alley hot, fresh, and perfect for snacking between games. You could tell the team there knew how to handle big crowds and keep things running smoothly. The bartenders absolutely killed it last night they were nonstop busy, but still smiling the whole time. I'll admit, we probably drove them a little crazy with how many rounds of shots we ordered, but they handled it like pros. They were total sweethearts, keeping the drinks flowing and the energy high even as we got a little tipsy and loud. It really added to the party atmosphere and made the night even more memorable. Between the drinks, laughs, and friendly competition on the lanes, it couldn't have been a better way to celebrate our milestone. Everyone had a blast bowling and cheering each other on. The staff made us feel welcomed from start to finish, and I can honestly say I'd love to come back here again whether it's for another company event or just a fun weekend night out with friends. AMF Lanes Syosset definitely knows how to deliver a great time!

Their website says you can't make a reservation before 4pm but that if you come in, you can get in…read morea line to play. We arrived at 2:30 and were told 1 hour. 1 hour comes and goes and I'm told that now multiple reservations have been placed in front of me from online. I see that 4 lanes are sitting empty and I ask if we could just bowl for 30-40 minutes because now my kids are melting down. They say we can't because they need to stay empty for the 4pm reservations. They need to come up with a better system.

My sister has been taking lessons at School of Rock for the past three months, and I could not be…read moremore thankful for what they have provided her. More than anything else, she has fun - she always comes home with a smile ready to tell us who she saw and what she worked on. It's one of her favorite places to go. When the COVID-19 pandemic started becoming more real, they pivoted to remote lessons with ease - the continuity of lessons was important, and it gave her something to look forward to every week. They did an incredible job pivoting in and out of remote. Thank you School of Rock!

We love SoR! My son has been going here for a few years, and absolutely can't WAIT until his…read morelessons and rehearsals! Cheers!

GEM is a great tutoring center that provides a supportive and safe environment for students to…read moreengage and learn.

I held off writing about my experience at GEM for years as I had to process the trauma of the…read moresevere emotional abuse I endured, specifically pertaining to the owner of this establishment Grace Ham. I am now an adult and sharing my story. I first enrolled at GEM academy in the summer of 2016 as my older brother was already attending. When the school year started, I continued attending GEM which was when the severe emotional neglect and abuse started to happen. She loved comparing and pitting students against each other. I overheard her one time even telling another student who was in the same class as my brother his personal grades and giving advice "that he needs to beat him" as he was spending more money with her. At the time, there was a fairly good-looking high schooler. She would constantly discuss with her mother how insanely attractive he was in detail, crossing the line of blatant hebephilia. I struggled with understanding the material at school and studying. Rather than being patient and trying to help me learn (which is what you pay thousands of dollars for), Grace would frequently call me stupid, dumb, and all of the words you could possibly imagine. She would refuse to put me with teachers or even tell them not to bother with me as she would say "I would rather work with students who actually have a chance at succeeding". There were times when I would hysterically cry alone in the bathroom for hours but she would yell at me telling me to shut up and advising everyone to not talk to me. This would eventually drive me to the point of cutting myself and contemplating suicide at the age of 12. When I eventually left and asked for some advice, she said "it's not my problem anymore". Calling her an educator is an insult to the term itself. She's an abuser who quite frankly should have all and any educational and business licenses revoked. No matter how rowdy or rude a student, a literal child, is, abuse can never be justified. I am aware GEM has helped many students in improving their grades with positive experiences. However, that does not diminish my abuse and the horrific actions of Grace Ham as a business owner, boss, teacher, and overall person. To all the guardians, If your child currently attends here, I would advise you to discuss and reevaluate together. If there are any other students who have or are currently experiencing a similar situation, you are not alone. I promise there are far better resources out there. Please do not give or continue to spend a single penny on this establishment. Good grades cannot come at the expense of negligence and abuse.

My boys have been students at Masters Martial Arts for many years, and we couldn't be happier with…read morethe experience. Master Mike and his team strike the perfect balance of professionalism, discipline, kindness, and encouragement. The skills and structure my boys have gained extend far beyond learning Taekwondo, helping them build confidence, discipline, and valuable life skills. What truly sets Masters Martial Arts apart is how much the team genuinely cares about their students and families. They go beyond teaching martial arts to support each student's overall growth and well-being, both inside and outside the studio. We are so grateful to be part of the Masters Martial Arts family!

Masters martial arts is great! After a lot of research and trials at other dojos, Masters turned…read moreout to be a perfect fit for us. My 8 yr. old son has been a member for close to a year now. From the time he was a toddler he struggled with extreme shyness and social anxiety. These classes have helped him dramatically overcome most of these issues. It is also heart warming to see him smiling and enjoying himself in class. He is a talented young piano player that is now able to perform at recitals, something that we never thought would be possible. We were so impressed by this school that my husband and I decided to join the adult classes. I have become stronger, leaner and healthier! (My pre-baby jeans fit again!). Master Mike is a great teacher, he is firm but kind and makes classes fun and engaging for all levels! Stacey D.

excellent. both my kids have been attending since they were five. they are now 17 and 14. Sensi…read moreKaren tries to make sure she progresses every child within their capabilities.

Before we moved to the area my son was taking martial arts in Queens to aid with his muscular…read moredevelopment. One side of his body was lagging and we wanted to address it. Martial arts was a perfect fit and was helping him. When we moved to Syosset, we knew we wanted him to continue with martial arts so we spent some time trying to find a school that would be a good fit. He was three at the time so a lot of schools were hesitant to take him. Then we met Sensei Karen at Zanshin Self Defense. From the first sample class we knew her and her school would be perfect for our son. The classes are well structured and no one in the class is left behind. Each class flows from physical fitness to running, skills, and finally ending with some kind of fun game that the kids love. The best part is my son's muscular development is markedly improved and he is now doing drills with ease that used to give him troubles. Sensei Karen is great at empowering the kids and making them proud when they earn a "stripe" or their next colored belt. My son was so proud when he made yellow belt that I couldn't wipe the smile off of his face. Truly a joy to behold. Highly recommended and the first class is free. Give Sensei Karen a try, you won't be disappointed.

Overpriced, but such a fun place! They even make you buy their own socks…read more My almost 3 year old had the time of her life. The facility is very large and the entrance is easy to find where to park due to a lot of signs saying where to go. The staff was super helpful by the trampoline and zip line, but no one kept the toddler area clean and everything was in the wrong room. We were there for 90 min play and not once did a staff member come in and reorganize. My daughter wanted to play in the vet area and there were no toys at all. Probably were strewn about in other rooms. They have a similar area in once upon a tree top, where she often goes and hasn't had this issue due to staff upkeeping it. There was the soft play area, a soft play maze thing that was really cool that she spent most of her time in exploring. There was a big kid zip line obstacle course and a little one. My daughter was a little bit too afraid of the little one. I think she didn't understand the concept with the vests and staying on a track with a rope. They also have laser tag, an arcade, a dodgeball bouncy court, a trampoline, and laser tag. Super fun and we will be back. Hopefully will be less expensive without the need to purchase socks.

This is a super fun spot for kids, and mine absolutely love it! I've visited four times now (three…read moretimes last year and once this year), but unfortunately, every single time we come, the kids end up getting sick the very next day... I'm really not sure what their cleaning and sanitizing procedures are, but I don't think we'll be coming back anytime soon, lol! That being said, the bounce houses and rides are definitely amazing and so cool, and my kids have a blast on them. ¡Este es un lugar superdivertido para los niños y a los míos les encanta! He venido cuatro veces (tres el año pasado y una este año), pero lamentablemente, cada vez que venimos, los niños terminan enfermandose al día siguiente... No estoy segura de cuáles sean sus procedimientos de limpieza y desinfección, ¡pero no creo que volvamos pronto, jajaja! Dicho esto, los inflables (bounce houses) y las atracciones son definitivamente increíbles y muy padres, ¡y mis hijos se divierten muchísimo!