Discover Fun Camp in Shepard Park

[Anonymous]

We’re looking for summer camp options for our 4 year old and came across this camp on Eastern Avenue in Shepard Park. It seems fairly new and I don’t see a ton of reviews online. Anyone have experience with this?

[Anonymous]

It’s spelled Shepherd Park. That may help in search results. Good luck.

[Anonymous]

Did you end up using this camp and what was the experience? Curious as we are now looking at Shepherd Park Children’s Academy’s summer camp for a 3 year old.

[Anonymous]

This was posted on Google Reviews - sounds bad:

I read Kiril Vaglenov’s review and was shocked by how closely it mirrored our own experience with Discovery Fun Camp. On the first day, I brought my child in and immediately noticed how unwelcoming the environment felt. The staff member present—a teenager—wasn’t even paying attention, let alone supervising the group. She was watching videos on her phone while a group of at least 10 (possibly more) kids of various ages were left to fend for themselves. I tried speaking with her to get some basic information—what the plan for the day was, what the kids would be doing—but was met with complete disinterest and a clear unwillingness to engage or answer any questions. If she wasn’t willing to engage with me for a few seconds, how could I expect her to engage with my child for the entire day, or the entire week?

The play area was equally disappointing. The toys were in poor condition—many broken or not working—which only added to the chaotic atmosphere. It felt unsafe, unstructured, and completely neglected.

There was no way I could leave my child in a place that offered so little supervision or engagement—especially when the camp had advertised a 1:8 teacher-to-student ratio, which was clearly not being followed. Their website and registration materials promised structured daily activities, creative engagement, and attentive staff. What I saw was the exact opposite. So I took him home immediately.

Because of their false advertising and lack of transparency, I spent the rest of the week juggling work and childcare—something I had trusted this camp to help with. I requested a refund since my son never actually stayed, but they refused, citing a no-refund policy once the camp had "started." It’s hard to understand how a child who spent zero minutes in their care qualifies as having attended.

I also tried reaching out to discuss what I witnessed, and was told, “a member of our leadership team will follow up with you within the next 48–72 hours once we have reviewed the matter in detail.” That follow-up never happened. No one ever contacted me again. It was yet another example of the lack of professionalism and accountability I saw from the start.

I’m baffled by the glowing reviews this place has received. Our experience—and clearly that of others—suggests something very different. As parents, we entrust camps with our kids’ well-being. That trust was completely broken here.

My honest advice: look elsewhere. There are many better options in this city where your child will be safe, engaged, and properly supervised. At best, this camp offers minimal stimulation. At worst, the lack of oversight creates a very real safety risk. I didn’t send my child here for a single minute—and I urge other parents to think twice before doing so.