We had a great experience with TGA Golf. We found them through our school's after-school program,…read moreand the staff immediately stood out. The coaches are patient, kind, and excellent with kids. They keep sessions fun while teaching real skills and structure. Our son loved every class and gained confidence, which led us to sign up for camps as well. We even worked with TGA to put on an incredible golf themed birthday party. It was a hit!! The staff truly makes this program.

My son took this class and looked forward to it every week. He is 6. They adjusted the learning to…read morehis level, varied the activities each week and kept it fun and engaging. The class was so organized and the communication was wonderful. The student to coach ratio was also beyond belief. Most classes it was 1:3 and my son got a lot of 1:1 coaching. Our favorite part was watching our son during the physical fitness portion of the class. I couldn't have asked for a better introduction to the golf world for both of us. We look forward to the fall and taking more classes.

Had fantastic lessons after reading about this school in Peter Heller's book Kook, where he and his…read morewife Kim learned to surf when he was in his 40s. Hes a famousctravel writer. 10 books at least. I flew to LA from SF to stay a week and take lessons after I read the chapter about M and M, and Michael Pleiss, the Saint of Seal Beach, and Michael Pleiss Jr, his son, are 2 of the best teachers in the world I think. Thats what everyone says. People fly in from all over the world. I loved it and can't wait to go back.

Great day for some surfing lesson with great instructor and groups. Clean and easy instruction…read morewith great attitude and patience.

This was such a fun experience. I attended the Tuscan cooking class, and although it was pretty…read morefull, we ended up making some new friends along the way. There's an option to purchase wine, and while the selection is limited, it's clearly curated and high quality. The Tuscan menu was simple yet absolutely delicious. My only minor critique is that I wish the class had been a bit more hands-on--the instructor occasionally took over rather than letting participants do more themselves. That said, I understand time constraints and how challenging it can be with a large group. I imagine this experience would be even better in a more intimate setting. Overall, the food was excellent, and the instructors and staff were fun, friendly, and engaging. It is on the pricier side, but you're essentially getting a three-course meal, plus a 10% discount on anything in the store the day of the class, which is a nice bonus.

So much FUN! Have always wanted to do a prep cooking class, but never seemed to find the time…read more However, I am now hooked. It was so much fun meeting different people with different culinary skills.

Saved the best summer camp for last this summer. My son is going into first grade so this was our…read morefirst summer of summer camps and we tested out 6 different ones. This was leaps and bounds above all the others. I had walked by it last summer on a walk and immediately set a reminder in my phone to sign my son up for this summer. It isn't just how well organized it is and the fact that the kids are outside in the water learning new things and challenging themselves every day, it's the way the director/owner (and all the counselors) speak to the children. It's exactly how you'd want someone leading your child while they are away from home - they teach respect, are firm in holding the kids accountable for behavior, but all in the name of having a positive experience. We will absolutely be signing him up here next year for at least half of the summer. They offer full day and half day, we did full day (8-4), but I ended up picking him up around 2 a couple of the days just because it was so hot out. I have heard the counselors consistently encourage and actively ensure the kids drink water and reapply sunscreen and you can tell they genuinely care about each and every kid. This is only my son's third day and he's already bonded with the staff and talks about Matty (the owner) multiple times a day. He's never been on any board other than a boogie board and within 1 hour on his first day he was paddling out on his own on a paddle board. I can just see his confidence beaming from this camp. Thank you!

This is my favorite summer camp in Long Beach. My kids came home more confident, excited, and…read moreexhausted. They are true "watermen" and will be returning this summer.

Solid facility overall. A good amount of courts. Decent…read morespacing around courts for sidelines and spectators though some have weird configurations. Quality flooring. Spacious cafe. Clean bathrooms. Parking is horrible. $20 for no in and outs is bad especially when you have to another venue for other games and pay $20 there then need to come back and pay $20 again here. Besides that, you're forced to eat there since there's nothing nearby to eat and you can't leave without paying another $20. Definitely an issue that needs to get resolved.

I've been playing at numerous basketball leagues at this location & the courts are very spacious…read more However, there have been a few times where the courts have been very dusty/dirty (maybe from previous kids camps/games beforehand?)...it's a big hazard for us trying to have a men's basketball league, my suggestion is to get a broom/mop to wipe down the court after each different activity (for example, after kids basketball camp, have someone wipe the court down... after volleyball is finished & they are putting hoops up, have someone wipe the courts down). Also there have been a few times where we have been scheduled a late game and in the middle of the game, the lights just shut off. I understand there is a "closing" time but there is a better way to go about it rather than just shutting off the lights completely to people leave.

This review is long overdue. I took my god-daughter here back in February and she absolutely loved…read moreit. It's right off of Carson Street across the street from the Town Center more so across from Sam's Club. It is hidden and it's a perfect hidden gem for little ones. It seems that you are able to have picnics and parties here of course with reservations ahead of time. The animals and the petting zoo were so sweet and the staff was very friendly. The highlight of the trip was the pony rides.

I smell like a barnyard? Of course, because I was feeding goats & sheep at Barnyard Buddies…read more For $6 admission (at the time)(Groupon deals, as well), visitors to Barnyard Buddies can feed goats & sheep, and pet various animals. Buying a medium sized container of feed was more than enough, IMHO. Visitors are required to feed only the goats & sheep from the other side of the enclosure. Without feed, visitors can enter the closure & pet/brush the animals. Besides the goats & sheep, there are 2 pigs, chickens, and in a separate enclosure, emus & a cow. No access allowed to those, however. Pony rides are an option for little kids. The ride is around an oval track. There is also a playground area to burn up some energy. A few handwashing stations on premises to stay hygienic during your visit. Barnyard Buddies is an accessible nearby barnyard experience. I was lucky enough to grow up around chickens, so I'm not new to livestock. It's my firm belief kids should be around animals, and know where their food comes from, whether it be eggs, milk and/or meat. While not a place I'd recommend traveling large distances to visit, for those nearby or whom happen to be in the area, Barnyard Buddies is a wonderful opportunity to feed enthusiastically hungry goats & sheep, and brush plump piggies. Highly recommend!

Camp Fire in Long Beach is where our mixed level Girl Scout troop recently earned their archery…read morebadges. It was not particularly outstanding archery lessons, but both a male and female instructor were friendly and engaging with the girls. At the end, they even allowed the parents a go at the target. I must say that while the duo tried their best at accommodating the students, their equipment was a bit lacking. The draw weight in the bow I used was next to nada. My try-everything-at-least-a-hundred-times husband agreed. Still, while my hubby and I were a bit disappointed with the private instruction and the equipment, this Sunday afternoon (2/23/20) was a perfect day to try new things. Other Highlights: + restrooms on site + our troop was able to bring snacks and drinks + picnic area right next to archery area + plenty of free parking + clean, safe grounds As long as COVID-19 does not ruin summer camp, there should be plenty of activities and day camps geared toward "developing teamwork skills and strengthening camaraderie." The programs are not just for youth. Workplaces can also schedule an outing for their employees. When dust finally settles from this Coronavirus s***... MORE OF THIS PLEASE for our kids and co-workers, etc.

Our office staff came here to do some team building. I have to say, we already work GREAT as a team…read moreand cooperate and coordinate really well so it wasnt too much of a challenge to get some of the activities done. We started out doing group activities that challenge team work, patience, active listening, communication, problem solving, and thinking about others. I loved the creativity and variety in the activities, it kept everyone actively engaged and nobody ever got bored. It might have been because we were all adults and they are used to a much younger clientele, but I hoped our group leaders would be a little more enthusiastic working with us since our group was a little low energy at some points. The second half of the day was more focused on personal goals and achievements, pushing your limits, and trusting in yourself and others. This one should be full of encouragement. Some of us were a lot more game for the ropes course than others but everyone did feel a sense of achievement and satisfaction at the end of the day. If you have never tried a ropes course/team building activities like the ones here at Camp Fire USA, I highly recommend it! It is a great experience and you'll make many fun memories!

Yikes no. I agree with everything the reviewer said about the counselors teaching the kids…read moreinappropriate things not to mention kids of all ages are mixed together it is chaos. We were signed up for only two weeks of this camp and it can't end soon enough (he's only going to have gone 5 of the 10 days because it's that bad). He started toward the middle of the season, but there was zero help with regards to how things worked or where he would go and I did NOT feel good about leaving my son there so I stayed for at least an hour to get him acquainted with things. The counselors are friendly enough and the director is very responsive and helpful which is why I even gave two stars. YMCA is twice as expensive but 10 times better. I regret signing him up for this camp. Free range for your child to have access to limitless junk food if you load their card. Expect bullying, bad language and bad behavior. Have no idea how these other parents rate this so highly.

HANDS DOWN BEST DEAL AROUND! The cost of the camp is soooo reasonable, but better yet, my kiddo…read moreLOVES going every day! I was nervous that he would be too old this year (10) to still want to just play all day, but he comes home excited about the activities and the counselors... and TIRED! From what he tells me, there are always various activities that campers can choose from, from dodge ball to arts and crafts. We haven't signed up for any of the extra add-on activities because he is so engaged with the normal day to day things planned. The counselors are very meticulous in the sign in and sign out process, so safely is a minimal concern. Everyone I have come across has been so friendly and helpful, from Alicia in the main office to every counselor I have encountered! I can not say enough good things about this camp! THANK YOU CAMP SHARK!!