WorldPlay Afterschool & Day Camp

My son attended summer camp here in 2014 and I will say that they were very unorganized and lacked communication all throughout. They originally indicated trips would be on buses and sent a schedule of the trips for the entire summer leading any parent to think they were on top of everything. That was not the case, day to day and week to week the trips would change and parents would get notice the night before. They were taking the kids on trips via train versus the buses originally indicated. The response to that was enrollment was down so the trains are most cost efficient. Overall if you are okay with last minute changes and non-​organization this place would be find but if you need safety, communication and stability in a summer camp schedule this would not be the place. I was also due a refund from the owner due which she agreed upon in writing for the last minute change and waiver she wanted parents to sign on 24 hours notice but she never honored her word about refunding the payment although several attempts were made. If you can’t trust someone who states something in writing how can you trust their word or with your children. It’s just proper business etiquette.

My son attended the summer camp, which was closed unexpectedly, leaving all the parents in a lurch.
While the other poster said the camp focuses on the curriculum of visiting a different country each week, in practice I found this to exist on paper only. When I would ask if they did XYZ, my child would say they didn’t. I’ve frequently picked him up and the kids are in front of a movie, when they’re supposedly scheduled for an activity or going to the park. Even then, in front of a movie and snacks, my son runs to be taken home — he hated it that much.
A friend of mine have seen them at Austin Street park, where the counselors are talking to each other, the kids running like crazy, and no water or snacks are provided to them (counselors in other camps bring a huge bag of snacks).
It’s not camp, it’s basically day care. It’s fine if that’s what you want, but be aware that they absolutely do not do everything that is advertised.

My kids went to WorldPlay this past summer and also the summer before (2012 & 2013). It was great — they went (1) on field trips once or twice a week to very cool places, including a Broadway show, (2) swimming 3+ times a week with optional swimming lessons, (3) Austin St park daily, except when there was a field trip, and (4) other parks in the area.
Each week had a theme of a different country, and they learned a few words in various languages, and about the food (cooking lessons), arts and crafts, and culture. I could see my kids’ minds expanding.
The counselors were friendly and enthusiastic. The director Kelli is wonderful. It was shut down for paperwork violations 2 weeks before the summer was over, but that doesn’t change the fact that my kids had a wonderful summer. I will be enrolling them next summer as well. I have a babysitter after school now, but eventually plan to use WorldPlay for afterschool too.

Amazing camp and after school program! My child is enrolled in both camp and the after school here. While the camp did not have the proper certification needed, the after school is completely licensed and properly licensing will be obtained for summer camp this coming year. Excellent programs, fun, educational, and all around a safe place for your child to be! Highly recommend!