I always thought boarding school is where you deposit snotty, spoiled, incorrigible kiddies when…read moreyou have a pile of cash and nothing more worthy to do with it. Storm King is NOT such a place. Set on manicured grounds in the shadow of Storm King Mountain and just down the road from West Point, SKS is an educational community with an impressive 150 year history (see: https://sks.org). My nephew teaches here. He lives here, with his charges and family. He is an extraordinary educator and reflects the sensibilities of this place. His colleagues are just like him. SKS is exclusive in the sense of expense and rigor (hence not for everyone) but it is not your stereotypical UK snobatorium -- flush with secret handshakes and trust fund teens. It is elite, sure -- but in a good way -- like Yelp; with a Bohemian vibe. Were I in the market for a prep school that boards their students, SKS would be high on my list.

In her first year at Storm King School (9th grade), our daughter has thrived. We are young…read moreparents and have had to make a significant sacrifice to send our daughter to SKS. Based on her first half of the year, it has been the best investment that we could have made. Academics: Coming from public schools in New York City, we have been very pleased that the teachers have high expectations for our daughter and also offer her support and time after class to cover material that she found challenging. In addition to helping her learn the content of each class, she has received support from the Learning Center that has enabled to her to begin to develop the independence and study habits that she will need to be successful in college. Moreover, the teachers have demonstrated a true passion for pedagogy. We have been particularly impressed with her English teacher, and the way that he guides his students to engage with literature and traditional essay writing, while also developing his students' creativity and critical thinking. We also really like that she has the opportunity to take Mandarin Chinese - this is indicative of the breadth of course offerings at Storm King. Extra-curricular activities: From an extra-curricular perspective, SKS has created the environment where students are able to take risks and encourages them to find areas outside of academics that they are passionate about. While previously she did not demonstrate a passion for sports, she has already played on two sports teams in her first half of the year. She particularly enjoyed the experience on the soccer team and built great camaraderie with her teammates. Also, she has participated in the dance program, which is quite extraordinary. The recent dance recital gave the students in the dance program the opportunity to showcase all that they had been working on to the entire school community. Boarding environment and peers: As you might imagine, we were very apprehensive to send our 9th grade daughter to boarding school. However, the SKS boarding experience has exceeded our expectations. First of all, The dean, house parents and other faculty are well attuned to what is happening with the students - which puts us at ease as parents. We also really like that our daughter has the opportunity to interact with such a diverse group of students from all around the world. As a byproduct of being in this environment, she has become more intellectually curious about the world outside of NYC and the United States. She also has developed a close group of friends that have ambitious plans for their future. In summary, the individualized attention, the deep commitment to excellence and the nurturing environment of SKS makes it an ideal place for our daughter to attend high school.

I find that they rest my child with love and care about what happens to her and her well-being. And…read moreshe only been their since infant to crawler but so far so good. The teacher Jalyne is supper great with my daughter

So my son attended here when he was 2 years old, He left after 2 years because he was accepted into…read morea full-day Pre-K for free. Now he is back for afterschool, along with my newborn baby boy. There are several qualities that this facility has. The facility it self is out of the way for me, and I pass several daycares on my way from work to home, but the travel ( an extra 15 min. locally) is worth my peace of mind. First off, the staff deserves a round of applause! You will NEVER find a center that fosters team work like New Wonders, Val & Melissa are a burst of positive energy. Every staff member always looks happy and engaged with the children, it makes me feel like I am leaving my baby with " grandma" in a way. They provide lunch, and snacks, they have a musician/dancer come in each week and interact with the kids. My boys ALWAYS go outside for walks/play. They have a camera system, so you can watch your babies online from work or on your cell phone. They have an online portal where you can read daily notes, and see pictures of your baby's milestones. I just saw a picture of my 3 month old doing tummy time and holding his head up :) Sorry for the long winded post but I'm sure if your looking for care you care to read what locals have to say. My kids are my heart, and I don't have to worry at all with them here. BTW: I only had 1 instance where my older son was sick, and he was here for 2 years so that IS expected and normal. I never had any concerns regarding cleanliness. They care about the upkeep and you will see beautiful art work posted on the bulletin boards. They do annual class photo's, fundraisers, etc.

I love this school. My daughter is 3 years old and enrolled half days, Monday through Friday, and…read moreloves it! Every day I pick her up she is bringing home new art work to put up on the fridge, she tells me all about her day and cant wait to go back! I love that the teachers actually have degrees, all have been there for years and really enjoy their jobs! There are two teachers per classroom and when one is out the kids still have consistantcy which at that age is needed. I used to send my daughter to another "early learning school" and the staff were all young girls, who couldnt be bothered to really interact with the kids and the place would have a new teacher in my daughters room every other week. I used to have to stay half the day until she got comfortable enough for me to leave. She never got excited like she does now to go to school in the morning. If your looking to get your toddler or young child into a preschool or prek I definatly suggest this school. Its VERY affordable and they have so much for the kids! A huge playground, huge classrooms, ipad learning, music classes, spanish classes, library, computer lab... etc... They have a PTO so parents can get involved if they want, and go on lots of great field trips! They are even open most holidays that most school are closed on for parents who have to work. Its really an amazing school and I suggest taking a tour! =)

They over-billed me by double and refused to do anything about it! Terrible customer service.read more

The new engineering building is cool and they are redoing theansion. There are some interesting…read morebuildings here. I completed an engineering degree here in the early 2000s and today I am a rocket scientist. The staff and professors at the time were awesome and I built the foundation that set me up for my entire career at OCCC. I met some great people there, a few of which are still lifelong friends. Don't underestimate community college, I'd do it all over again.

Patricia Sullivan from the nursing department she usually teaches Nursing 2 has been changing…read morestudents answers on test for years. The School is aware of it and has done nothing about it.. All the students that have failed nursing two should have their test reviewed. There really should be a class action suit against this teacher and the school.

Stunning building inside and out. Visit especially if you…read moreare a fan of architecture and woodwork. I attended an art show there. Parking was Beacon street parking, so that is a bit of a challenge. It was a great place for a small art show.

I went there for the monthly open mic but I also got a taste of the cultural center. Beautiful…read morelayout all the artwork. The acoustics and sound were incredible in this classic old building. I met Teresa very nice women who is the president. I highly recommend it as something on your list; check out one of their scheduled events. Wonderful architectural design inside.

My two children have been attending Building Blocks for about a month now, and we all really love…read moreit. Even though it's a new preschool in town, the director Mandy is not new to teaching or running preschools, as she has another location in the city. Her experience is evident from how she has set up the school to how she interacts with the children. My 2 and 4 year old boys have had no issues transitioning to this school. They are always excited to go and happy when they talk about what they did at school. I love that Mandy does a lot with nature. In just the past few weeks, they have studied ants and spiders. She took them out on a rainy day to look for worms, and they are currently observing caterpillars. My boys are there for half day only, and they get about an hour of outdoor time each day. (I believe the full day children get another hour of outdoor time in the afternoons as well.) Mandy has set up her space well to accommodate the needs of the varying ages, 2 - 5. She has 2 different rooms for exploration/play time, a separate area for projects and snack, and a third indoor playroom for when the weather is too rough to get outside. She also has a large playground area and a big field for the children to run around in. One thing I appreciate is that Mandy makes things so much easier on the parents. They may all be little things, but they really make a difference. She provides the morning snack (and sometimes the children help cook it!), she allows you to keep your children's backup clothes, water bottle, boots, etc. at the school so that there isn't much you need to think about when packing up a bag for the day. She is also flexible. She has allowed me to drop off my boys an hour early for me to get to an appointment, and she has allowed them to come on their off-days during a week that I needed more drop-off time. At the end of each day, Mandy sends a detailed report that includes what the boys ate and how much, potty information, special activities they were involved in, items they played with, stories that were read to them, and any other general comments that were pertinent for the day. She also has the confidence to offer a live nanny cam so you can "pop in" and check and see how things are going while you are away. We are very happy at Building Blocks and would encourage anyone looking for a preschool in New Paltz to give Mandy a call/email and set up a tour.

We love Building Blocks and both our kids have enjoyed going there. Mandy is fantastic and the…read moreschool is so warm and fun. Highly recommend.

We discovered the Mid‑Hudson Discovery Museum on our way home from Dassai Blue, and it turned out…read moreto be one of the best surprises of the day. The museum is packed with clever, interactive exhibits -- magnets, air pressure, lights, balls -- all designed in ways that make both kids and adults want to jump in and play. My son couldn't get enough of the air tubes shooting handkerchiefs into the air and the ping‑pong ball launcher that sends balls through a basketball hoop. The Hudson River fish exhibit was genuinely interesting, and the porcupine was a fun highlight. It's easily one of the best interactive science museums we've visited. My son didn't want to leave and immediately asked to return the next day. We'll absolutely be back.

Went on the weekend on a Saturday with my grandson and daughter. Don't let the size fool you it was…read morepacked with so many activities. We were there almost 4 hrs! I would come again. Only complaint is that I am in a wheelchair and the ramp going in was not cleared wide enough of the snow and the one part was ice.

I attended NYMA in 1978-1979. My parents sent me here with absolutely no instructions or…read morepreparation. I quickly adapted and excelled in sports, and as a cadet. Leaving here after my sophomore year remains my greatest regret in life. However, I should point out that the school was completely different when I was there as compared to the present time. In 1978 we had over 700 cadets and the school was thriving with spirit. I've visited on several occasions over the past 10 years, with my most recent visit occurring on 8/21/21. With each visit, I observe the school falling further into squalor. Based on my 8/21/21 visit, it doesn't even appear that the school is open. (No one was there - when I was there, I reported for football pre-season camp in mid-August). This school was once a wonderful "tradition." During my time as a cadet, you could "feel" the history. I absolutely loved my time here, and again, leaving remains a tremendous regret. As for the Donald Trump comments. As much as I dislike him as a person, his attendance has no bearing on the school. If anything, as much as he talks about the place, and his supposedly being a multi-millionaire, you'd think that perhaps he would donate. (Perhaps he has). As for the no adult supervision comment(s), that was one of the best things about the school during my time. The cadets ran the show back in my day. This built character and responsibility. The adults stood in the background and allowed us to grow into true leaders. NYMA: I hope you have a plan to turn things around, if that is financially possible. I'd be more than happy to volunteer my time toward rebuilding this once great academy.

Not a military school at all. "Cadets" aren't disciplined at all, the Headmaster was very rude, and…read morethe school is falling apart. Half of the buildings are abandoned, the people fixing the property are doing a terrible job, and the grounds aren't maintained. I would not send my child there ever again.