Science Teacher Sarah / Science Adventure Kids4518

I had my daughter's 5th b-day party with Science Teacher Sarah this month...which was amazing! I had 19 kids and their parents there; Sarah handled the large group beautifully. We did the nitrogen show with volcano projects afterwards. The kids flipped over the amazing nitrogen tricks. There are cool science things everywhere – rocket ships hanging from the ceiling, contraptions with gears on display near the windows, train sets, an animal menagerie in the back room. And, the studio is fabulous – bright zebra stripes painted on the walls and nice area for the projects/show. It really was a great party…best one I’ve done yet.

My kids have done all of her classes and had birthday parties with Sarah. They learned a lot, came home excited from her classes and loved sharing what they learned. What more could you want in a time when school budgets are curtailing critical education about science?! As far as the problems with planning birthday parties, I've also been frustrated that we didn't get timely callbacks but since she's not a commercial every-party-fits-a-formula operation I didn't expect that. I agree with the mom who says NY moms are busy but be realistic about your expectations! I know she doesn't have a regular staff (having been in her classroom many times) and that they're sometimes overwhelmed with classes, camp and parties and a room full of 6 year olds (and some incredibly unkind mothers!!). All in all, I have no complaints about Sarah. If you're bothered by her loud voice and desire to NOT engage with moms all the time after a day of working with kids who demand her full attention and more (and remember, she IS responsible for keeping your kid happy and safe and engaged, as well as having to deal with the behavior and issues a room full of kids bring along) then you're in the wrong place. Sarah is a dynamite teacher and is totally focused on the kids' needs and teaching them about science--isn't that why your child is here?!

My kids absolutely ADORE Science Teacher Sarah. We are so excited for spring break camp, they do the most unique field trips, they are having a Jedi class! My kids have vastly different interests, but they are always excited for Science Teacher Sarah time. We do everything we can with her. All 3 have had their birthday parties with her, it was a total hit with all their friends! I can't believe how she pulls off teaching everything in a hands on way through projects and field trips. My kids snooze through their science class in school, but they are awakened and inquisitive when they get to Science Teacher Sarah's afterschool classes. I also love that her classes are appealing to the girliest of girls. I have to admit, I cringed through my daughter's princess faze as I always imagined my kids smart and successful and Science Teacher Sarah's classes really help balance it out, so that I don't have to worry too much about the foofoo princess stuff because I know that my daughter is really learning science, which hopefully won't always be a male dominated field. She also has the best prices in NYC, what else can I say? I am so glad we found her, what a gem!

I made other plans with another vendor with a turnaround of 1 day and half. I was very disappointed by the response time to speak to a contact person which took a week plus to get a phone call back after numerous emails and phone calls and not even to get a description of the party package? How I can plan a party with them when I cannot even get a person to call me back after a week and two days? (email was not timely as well). NYC parents are particularly time constrained and quick and timely responses are paramount especially in the event planning realm. How can I trust my child’s birthday party when I cannot get a timely or even a response from this vendor. Subsequently, we called another vendor with a science theme and got a response that day (within the hour) and got it immediately planned and confirm in a day and half turnaround.

I could not believe how obnoxious and outright rude Sarah was to both the kids and her staff. I almost walked out and would certainly never go back.

Science Adventure Camp is a waste of time and money. I have to agree with the last reviewer. She's not only mean but she's never around to answer your calls or questions. Instead, she has her assistant do everything or her sister (who'll you'll see more than you will of Sarah). It also takes her a long time to get back to any calls you may have and birthday parties are worse. You call a number to leave a message for a person who never gets back to you. I've heard parents complain that she's barely there and hides out. She's reminiscent of a good babysitter and not so much of a science teacher. I asked about her credentials once and no one seemed to know if she even has any, does anyone know?

Science Adventure Camp is great for some really cool and interesting field trips but Sarah's personality is a huge drawback. She snaps and yells and kids a lot. She always seems cranky and impatient. Her class experiments aren't very innovative either. My son wasn't interested in finishing a week of camp with her and he loves science. I'd look for a more engaging and friendly atmosphere.

Science Adventure camp is one of the greatest camps a city kid could go to. For a relatively cheap price, kids get to go on some amazing field trips (to a record pressing plant, a physics trip to Coney Island, to the staten island zoo, to meet the people who run rooftop gardens and biodiesel busses). Great camp for kids.

LOVE her. She inspires kids to really love science, which is what it's all about.

We Love Sarah! My girls have been going to her camp and spec events for years. We've had amazing parties w/ her as well. I feel my kids know more about science then I do. They view the world with a scienctific eye and knowledge of history. They have had so much fun with Science Teacher Sarah and Science Adventure Kids. We will always keep going back!

Science Teacher Sarah is an NYC classic! My child is obsessed with the animal room and loves going on field trips. Sarah's students really develop a hand-on understanding of science--they are always doing something, not just listening to a recitation of facts. Highly recommended!

Oh yeah, my children are a fan of her special events. We also do camp sometimes. It is so helpful to have someone that runs camp through most of the school year vacations. As a working parent I always want to know that my children are having fun and learning and cared for when I just can't do it. Always an adventure with Science Teacher Sarah, and she is looking to expand. The non-profit she started is fund raising for a bigger classroom! We can't wait.

I *LOVE* Science Teacher Sarah, my kids have been going to her programs for years and they never get tired of it, always something new and fun. We have had a couple of phenomenal birthday celebrations with her, everyone loved them. Sometimes she is a little hard to get a hold of, but she has a tendency to hire single moms, good policy, I think.

...she is now planning on expansion in the next year or so. She has really taught my child the love of science. It is a great hands-on program with fabulous camps and afterschool programs often with an emphasis on environmental awareness from many different angles and tons of off the beaten path field trips. ALSO -- Always remember to check your spam filters for responses--this has happened to me a number of times that emails went in my junk mail and I think I have not gotten a response.

I've tried forever to contact Science Teacher Sarah about first camp, then an afterschool program, and then a birthday. I must be slow--or a glutton for punishment--becuase in each instance, all of my numerous calls and emails went unreturned. This happened to two other moms I know as well. Bad business practices! Especially from someone you are supposed to entrust your precious children to. At least contact parents and tell them you're booked up!

I have been disappointed by the response time to speak to a contact person and frankly from the initial reaction of just not getting to a confirmation of a planned date, much less not even getting to discuss which party package or a description of the party is very disheartening. How can my faith in planning subsequent stages of planning a party with Science Teacher Sarah be re-established if initial stages have been handled so poorly, and clearly to me, the message sent to me is that my business does not matter and that this establishment is inattentive their clients or prospects needs. I must say the response from initial inquiry (via email and telephone) to finally only getting a actual person phone back on two weeks later and subsequently a week later was very disappointing after repeated email and voicemails from me (4 emails and three phone calls in total). As you know, NYC parents are particularly time constrained and quick and timely responses are paramount especially in the event planning realm. Since the planned party is schedule for end of June, to have a response in late May, when invites have not been sent out, that would mean giving guests around two weeks time of response is not an option for me (It would be unfair to me, to the vendor and to guests of the party). I hope their new business response time will be faster for other parents in the future and less frustrating than what I have experienced.

She is Ms. Frizzle right out of the pages of magic school bus - she made my daughter love science. She insists on at least a couple of weeks of summer camp with Sarah every year - we have done this for 5 years now.

...knows how to make science accessible and fun for kids! I've seen her birthday parties only, but parents tell me her summer and afterschool classes are fantastic! My friend's 9-year-old has been going for 3 years.