Carolyn Kavarnos Reviews and Articles:

Social Emotional Learning is where it's at for Renaissance Adventures, a company that has been offering award winning experiential education programs through live-action and tabletop role-playing games for children and teens since 1995. The connection between role-play and positive social developmen…

We at Renaissance Adventures take fun very seriously, but not at the expense of safety. Since the pandemic hit we have stayed up to date on latest decisions of our local and national health departments, and followed all recommended protocols for safe programming. Our protocols have met or exceed the…

Following the strictest health mandates and recommendations for how to be together this summer, and help prevent the spread of covid-19 while we were at it, we had a really great summer.   Here is the feedback one parent gave us: "I wanted to let you know that we feel like Renaissance Advent…

BLADIUM STUDY HALL STARTS August 24, 2020In-person, small group, distance learning assistance, and supervision for students ages 5-14. Bladium is excited to announce our new Bladium Study Hall for students ages 5-14 years in need of distance learning assistance and supervision during the schoo…

"My son’s first Adventure Quest was at 6 years old at an afterschool program and he loved it ever since. We’ve also done a day-long adventure at the Boulder location and week-long camps in Denver. My son could not stop talking about the stories, the special abilities he possessed (as a T…

"My daughter only requests one camp every summer and it is Renaissance Adventures. For a creative kid, this is right up her alley. The staff is fantastic and, as a mom, I appreciate that RA nurtures creativity and that the kids spend their days outside." -Pam F.5* Yelp Review…

"A truly wonderful unique experience. As a teacher I really appreciate all that the kids learn while having so much fun.  As a parent I love the staff and how caring and concerned they are for the kids."   -Jeff Hamilton, Teacher at September School…

“Renaissance Adventures was awesome! I can’t praise them highly enough. The leaders were so flexible and creative and kept everyone engaged and physically active (which is really saying something for video game addicts). I highly recommend them for any type of party.” -Linda Guss,…

Jousting,  Jesting ~ Just for YOU! There is something for KIDS OF ALL AGES at THE ROYAL FAIRE    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                           &…

You might remember we have blogged about Package From Santa in the past and how excited our son Luke was to get his package. He especially loved the card that had a special piece of Santa’s magic suit. This year we ordered a Silver Package From Santa and added the special card wit…

  As New York State residents, we have thought many times about taking a trip up to Lake George but just never got around to it. We finally made the under 4 hour drive there last weekend and we had a blast! We stayed at the Great Escape Lodge and spent our first day at their ind…

  If you live in the northeast or will be visiting soon and are looking for family fun destinations, we have you covered! Camelback Resort Lodge and Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark  is located in Tannersville, Pennsylvania in the picturesque Pocono Mountains. This resort fe…

If you are looking for a fun filled family getaway, get ready to have a howling good time at Great Wolf Lodge. Located in the scenic Pocono Mountains of  Pennsylvania this resort features a never ending array of activities that will delight parents and kids alike.   From th…

My family and I recently returned from Skytop Lodge and I cannot say enough about the awesome days we spent there. Skytop Lodge is a stunning piece of history that sits upon 5,500 majestic acres atop the picturesque Pocono mountains. Although this resort is only a 1.5-hour drive from our&…

We had a very fun and exciting summer and visited many great places. Toward the end of August, we went to Lake Placid.  Even though we live in New York State, we had never been  to Lake Placid. Living in the Catskill Mountains, I was under the impression that the Adirondack …

I cannot believe it is the beginning of April, and we have ice all over the trees. The weather has been so crazy here in the northeast. We recently took a trip up to Binghamton, and it was downright nasty out. Coming home we found ourselves dealing with freezing rain. Thankfully, we made it home saf…

We have been having a lot of rain lately, so we really lucked out when we picked Saturday, June 3rd for our day trip to Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom. We planned this family trip to celebrate my birthday on the 4th. Originally, I had wanted to go on the fourth and my daughter suggested the …

We recently went to Medieval Times in Lyndhurst, NJ for Dinner and a Tournament. My husband had been to Medieval Times in another state years ago but, it was the first time for myself and our kids. We were greeted at the door and given red and yellow crowns which were the co…

Even though, we were knee-deep in our entire home renovation project, we managed to go on a quick getaway  at the end of August. Fitting in a special trip before school started was just what we all needed.  We were pleasantly surprised to learn that Woodloch, the #1 Family Resort…

Looking for a unique Easter Gift to tuck in the basket of your favorite girl? How about a mermaid tail and mermaid flippers?   Sun Tail Mermaid has created the world’s best swimmable mermaid tails and mermaid flippers. Their mermaid tails are soft, comfortable, and come in a wide…