Center For Science Teaching And Learning — Attraction in Town of Hempstead

This has to be by far one of THE WORST PLACES I’ve ever encounter in my life!! DO NOT BRING YOUR KIDS HERE!!!! I brought my daughter on Thursday because there was no school and when I picked up my daughter she was PURPLE and SHIVERING!! They had no heat for the kids but those little mobile ones that obviously won’t do the job when is under 0 degrees outside!! The next day I was in the hospital with my daughter because she got BROCHITIS from being in the cold for so many hours!! I did not make a big deal about it but I was trying to get credit for those 2 days that she couldn’t come to the program after SHE GOT SICK IN THIS PLACE, their response was: “ it felt fine when I was there” and “ I asked a five year old and they said it was fine) So basically the fact that my daughter was purple and shivering from the cold meant nothing for them. Not only are these people insensitive but their customer service sucks! Everyone here is RUDE, even when you walk in you say good morning and no one even talks to you. Do yourself a favor and DO NOT BRING...

We booked a party for my son's birthday at CSTL. We arrived about 20 minutes before the scheduled party, the two people assigned to our party were setting up and welcomed us. They put out a coloring activity for the kids as we waited for everyone to arrive.

We booked three activities - 1) Slime 2) Dinosaur Dig 3) Animal show.

1. the party attendants were great with the slime activity. Parents had to help because the attendants can only do so much with 10+ kids.

2. the dig was my least favorite activity, but kids who love to get dirty will love it. Tons of mosquitoes in that area, but such is nature. The attendant could have been a little more hands on in helping the kids with this activity.

3. the animal show (1 insect, 4 animals) was simple and great. Engaged all the kids. Gave great information about the animals.

Pizza was after activity one and cake followed the last activity. Two bathrooms right next to the party room made cleaning hands very easy. The attendants were great. Everything flowed pretty well in the...

Went with a small group for their "Spooky Fest" last night. It was really enjoyable! They came up with some fun unique Halloween themed ideas like the Glow Tent where you mix your own slime and the cute little Fortune Teller booths and arts and crafts tables.

We had a small toddler with us and even took her to the "Very Scary" haunted walk while it was still light out to mitigate the scariness. The actors did a great job of seeing she was little and not being over scary. They waved to her and she was able to enjoy it.

The more family friendly "Enchanted Walk" was really nice for kids with some interesting photo opps for grown-ups too, like the aliens and themed rooms. The toddler really liked Mickey Mouse, the dog, and the frog.

There were toys and carnival foods for sale, including Zeppoles, which I haven't had in years.

All of the staff we interacted with were really nice, friendly, and helpful. We're really glad we went. It was a unique and fun Halloween evening geared towards kids and families. Highly...