The GIANT Room
4.9(37)4.9 out of 5 stars, 37 reviews New York, NY
About The GIANT Room
The GIANT Room offers a unique, highly engaging blend of cutting-edge STEAM education and hands-on creative activities, leveraging advanced tools like laser cutters, 3D printers, Cricut machines, and embroidery machines. It stands out for its meticulously planned lessons, which seamlessly combine science and humanities, delivered by exceptionally kind, informative, and entertaining educators. Children consistently get deeply engaged and express a strong desire to stay and return, making big ideas come true through design and creation.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Children interested in STEAM, technology, and hands-on creative projects.Parents seeking highly engaging and educational activities for their children (both virtual and in-person).Families looking for drop-in camp options during breaks.Children who thrive with the freedom to design and create using real tools and guidance.Parents prioritizing venues with good COVID protocols.
Why families love it
- Children didn't want to leave, showing high engagement and enjoyment.
- Excellent COVID protocols were in place and effective.
- Staff members (e.g., Paul, Maru) are consistently described as kind, helpful, informative, and entertaining.
- Features high-tech creative activities such as laser wood cutting/decoration, button making, and Cricut sticker making.
- Provides access to advanced equipment like 3D printers, laser cutters, and embroidery machines, allowing children to design and create freely.
- Offers highly engaging and meticulously planned virtual classes that blend science and humanities concepts.
Insider tips
- Be prepared for your children to be highly engaged and potentially not wanting to leave.
- Inquire about specific high-tech machines (like 3D printers or laser cutters) if your child has a particular interest.
- Even virtual classes are highly engaging and educational, making them a great option if in-person isn't possible.
- Look out for special open events at external venues like Little Island, as they offer unique experiences (e.g., AR exhibits).
- Value
- Pricing details are not mentioned in the provided reviews. However, the consistent high praise for engagement, quality of instruction, access to advanced creative technology, and variety of activities suggests a high perceived value for the cost, whatever it may be. Parents feel their children are getting a rich, unique, and highly beneficial experience.
- Food
- No food and drink rules mentioned in the reviews.
- Accessibility
- No specific accommodations mentioned in the reviews.
- Safety
- Good COVID protocols were specifically mentioned and appreciated.
What parents say
"My 5 yo daughter loved the Giant Room. She didn’t want to leave, and I promised her we would go back soon. COVID protocols were good, and Paul and Maru were so kind and provided information about the programs and the machines. The laser wood cutting / decoration, button making, and cricut sticker making were the big hits with my daughter. Highly recommended."
3 years ago
"The GIANT Room's virtual classes were absolutely fantastic--my daughter was engaged throughout, the skillful and meticulously planned lessons were perfect blends of science and humanities concepts, and the educators were informative and entertaining. The class variety made each day's choice a difficult one, and my daughter truly looked forward to attending! If the virtual offerings are this good, we can't wait to see what the experience is like in person on the other side of the pandemic."
4 years ago
"My students loved their visit to the GIANT Room. They were thrilled to have so many different opportunities to design and create. One of the kids said to me incredulously, "I can use whatever I want?!" when he saw the 3D printer, laser cutter, embroidery machine, and more. We were all impressed with how kind and helpful the staff is. Highly recommended!"
4 years ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
More new year's eve kids activities in New York
New Year's Eve Kids Activities Twinkle Playspace
4.6(438)4.6 out of 5 stars, 438 reviews144 Frost St, Brooklyn
New Year's Eve Kids Activities Land-O-Fun
4.0(618)4.0 out of 5 stars, 618 reviews2955 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn
New Year's Eve Kids Activities NY Kids Club - 89th Street
4.7(22)4.7 out of 5 stars, 22 reviewsThe Sagamore, 601 Amsterdam Ave, New York
New Year's Eve Kids Activities PLAYDAY Cobble Hill
4.9(18)4.9 out of 5 stars, 18 reviews269 Baltic St, Brooklyn