[438] My son loves…read moreattending the Science Explorer program at his school. Each week he learns something new and he especially loves all the experiments. I just signed him up for a bunch of sessions for the new school year. He is very excited to attend again

I happened to stumble upon a Science Explorers ad on one of my social media accounts. My soon to…read morebe 2nd grader loves doing science experiments & with COViD causing so much havoc this summer, going to Summer Camp was off the table. We signed up for Science Explorers & he has enjoyed it so much that he asked to do a second week! It's all virtual, through Zoom, but a week before they send a box filled with all the items they'll need for the week. Each experiment is prelabeled, in its own bag, & only a very few items are needed from home (like scissors). The instructor is patient & engaging, ensuring the questions are answered and a break is given (it is a 2.5 hour "class"). While my son has needed some help here & there, it is very age appropriate for the group of children who signed up. I seriously recommend Science Explorers to anyone who child loves doing experiments!!

My church does youth camp here! The staff are unbelievablely awesome! The food is really good! The…read moreactivities are fire ! I love doing early morning runs and the terrain is so beautiful. Cannot recommend this place high enough!

Ran like a for profit business, not a evangelistic ministry. Parents, Campers, please DO NOT WASTE…read moreYOUR TIME going here. Or worse, risk injury or loss due to the total lack of genuine passion for serving campers, which is critical for a honest, safe and fruitful camp experience. It doesn't exist here. Staff, you will regret serving here, find a different place to serve, and don't be afraid to interview the camp you want to serve at before you go, ask people who have served there before in the same position, and see what their experience is. People with a good experience will be glad to give this information to you.

In the heart of Abington, and about a hundred yards away from the Roslyn train station, you can…read morefind Briar Bush, a hidden nature preserve tucked away on Edge Hill road. With scenic walking trails, an outdoor classroom, day camps and a small indoor animal habitat, Briar Bush is a great spot for small children, couples on a date, or anyone looking for a brief respite from the urgency of the modern world. With free admission for locals and a small fee for out-of-towners, the preserve is accessible to all patrons provided that they are able to walk down some wooded trails that circle through the admittedly short walking routes. The centerpiece of the trails is a picturesque, secluded pond with benches for sitting and an interactive sign with information on the local fauna and flora. The indoor animal habitat has a small gift shop, pamphlets on upcoming events and information on other parks in the area, and several interesting animals such as a blind possum named Odin, a bearded lizard named Karl, and several other unique turtles and reptiles. All of Briar Bush can be walked through in an hour or so, but the low admission, interactive nature events and scenic walking trails will have you wanting to return again soon.

I don't remember having gone to this nature center. I'll have to bring my grandkids again!read more

How awesome is it to partner and work with a place later on in life that had a special impact on…read moreyou as a child. I was fortunate enough to live in Wernersville on the mountain next to Camp Conrad Weiser and Bynden Wood Day Camp. My dad sent me and my friends there many summers and it was an amazing experience I will never forget! I have fond memories of my time at camp and what all I got to do there.... archery, jewelry, tetherball, hikes, camping, capture the flag, swimming, and more. Highly recommend sending your child here or being a camp counselor!

The activity staff are hard working and try to accommodate. The dining staff are rude and…read moredisrespectful. They have dozens of rules, yell at both children and adults at every meal and give grief over having to serve children with food allergies. I rarely encounter such rotten personalities.

Camp Nawakwa is one of my two favorite places on the planet (the other is it's sister camp, Camp…read moreKirchenwald). If you are looking for a great experience for your child, I cannot recommend Camp Nawakwa enough. While I was a Camp Kirchenwald staff member myself, I still loved attending Harrisburg Area Confirmation Camp throughout high school. Nothing beats the views from Upper Temple.

I went to camp nawakwa when I was a little girl, and now, my son has been going to camp nawakwa for…read morethe past 10 years. It is an oasis. I cannot imagine a better place to send a child for a wholesome camp experience. And, my son loves the food.

Quiet area just off of the Alvernia College campus. There are several paved paths through a green…read morespace. An environmental center is there as well as a disc golf set up.

From the owner: Here at Berks Nature, we believe nature is essential to our quality of life…read more As a 501(c)(3) non-profit conservation organization, Berks Nature has been serving the Berks County community since 1974. Land preservation, water protection, trail management, community gardens, education programs, State of the Environment, Eco-Camp and our valued partnerships are at the center of Berks Nature's work every day. Open to the public and home to Berks Nature's headquarters, Eco-Camp and our Nature Preschool, Berks Nature's new LEED Gold-certified environmental education center, The Nature Place, sits among nearly 100-acres in Reading's Angelica Park. Visit The Nature Place today- attend an educational program as a family or adult learner, take your class or school on a fieldtrip with our trained educators, let your kiddos run free in The Nature Play Zone, or simply stroll in and explore our lobby exhibits- including an observational beehive, microscopes, rescued turtles- and NEW! Our I-SPY Nature Hunt. Looking for meeting space? Our state of the art conference rooms and classrooms are available for rent! Join us by becoming a Berks Nature Member. You'll enjoy all the benefits of membership, while supporting programs that help connect people to nature and maintain the natural beauty of Berks County.

I love Facebook events. It's a great way to discover new businesses and experience local events…read morethat I wouldn't have found on my own. So when I saw a family friendly grand opening for Snapology on a weekend I had my granddaughter I was eager to check it out. Going in the place was packed and had met the limit of people the fire department would allow. I was ready to leave and come back but after seeing all the cool play stations my granddaughter was excited to play. Fortunately I decided to wait till a few people left and only waited a few minutes. During the wait I still had no idea what/how this business operated and it looked like just a room with different play stations so I took the wait as an opportunity to ask questions and find out exactly what they do. From what I learned Snapology is a number of things. The majority of the play stations are based on building; whether that be with Legos, Lincoln Logs, Erector sets, Duplex, etc. They host building workshops for older kids to use these materials to build complex subjects. They also offer hours of drop off/free play for kids 5 and up, and free play for kids under 5 with the parents present. This service is $8 hour/per child and does have limited times/hours. Additionally they offer day camps and preschool, host birthday parties, and as time goes on will probably add more services and special events. So when it was our turn to go in and play my granddaughter ran to the Lego Friends table. These certainly aren't the Lego's I grew up with! I thought they were too advanced for a four year old as they have itty bitty pieces and lots of tiny components but she loved it. There's tiny people and you can change their heads, hair, etc....as well as tiny animals, pieces to build houses, playgrounds, pools....I had to literally drag her away from that station to check out what else was offered. There was also a kiddle pool full of bigger piece Legos, erector sets for older kids, a room featuring remote control cars, a racetrack for your Lego cars to race down, a train table and so much more. A smaller area separated by (so cool!) HUGE Lego block walls was centered more towards toddlers with a dress up area, play kitchen, puzzles, Melissa & Doug toys, a huge dollhouse, and role playing toys. While this area was more in her age group she seemed bored with it and kept gravitating towards the Friends Lego station. Throughout the building staff were there to supervisor and assist. There are several tables in the back for parents to sit and relax and a few low poufs in the play area to supervisor your children. They also had buckets for toys that were dirty or came in contact with a child's mouth for cleaning. Overall we loved it and have made plans to come back. Somethings I thought they could do better; the poufs are difficult for older people to get up from. I would have loved to see higher seating throughout for the parents, as well as more hooks for coats/purses as there were only a few. Lockers would be a good alternative. I was surprised there weren't any Little People playsets for the little ones, although I think the suggested age of play for the "toddler area" would be age 4 and up. Also more classes and preschool classes available at night for working parents as everything is geared towards parents that stay home, as well as more "free" play hours. Otherwise a unique business concept that I'm happy to patronize.

My son absolutely LOVES these classes and there are often discounts for repeat customers : )read more

My daughter visited SVF with her Girl Scout group. The instruction was EXCELLENT, staff extremely…read moreknowledgeable and caring. I knew Vi's love of horses would be solidified with her 1st ride- as was mine so many years ago. She has talked non stop about Biily, the farm and instructors. She will be beginning lessons soon. A lovely farm.

I brought my daughter in for lessons and it was amazing. She had an amazing time! I felt extremely…read morecomfortable bringing her here as they are outdoors, everyone had masks on, sanitizer was provided, and I was assured all the tack was freshly cleaned. Instructors are extremely knowledgeable and friendly.

Very nice campground with great facilities! It's in a great area. Owner was very nice and…read morewelcoming, would definitely stay here again!

The new owners, Kevin and Chris, are such great people and make this campground so much fun!! This…read moreis a quiet peaceful campground with an awesome pool! Lots to do here on weekends.