Deepti is awesome! I have been to painting classes all through my childhood and also tried one in…read moreSunnyvale -- Deepti is by far the best. Both my kid and I go here. She's really patient and also helps bring out the creativity in you. What a great gem!

If there were 10 stars, I'd be rating it that high!…read more I began taking classes here a few months after I started chemotherapy. I really wanted something to help me keep my mind and body busy, that wouldn't use too much energy, but gave me a calm and creative outlet. Deepti was SO helpful and kind right from the start. She gave me the flexibility I needed when I was feeling ill, and the encouragement and guidance that I needed to get started on something I had never done before- I had no prior experience. I have now been going to classes for the past year and a half, and I hope never to stop. There's always more to learn and try. Deepti is the perfect teacher in that she knows when to provide instruction and guidance, and when to let you just go at it on your own. She encourages you to fulfill your passion for what you like to paint and gives you the skills you need to do 3/4 or more of the work on your own without more instruction until you want it/ask for it. She gives tips, suggestions, advice, and helps out just at the right times when you need it or get frustrated. She's SO creative and patient! This class has meant so much to me. I can't explain just how caring of a person Deepti is. She's invested in you as a person, not just you as a student. This class really became my mental therapy and helped me get through chemo, and all the repercussions after it. It has brought me great joy and stimulated so many brain cells that I wasn't sure I still had after my chemo and while I'm still taking a chemo oral medication. Deepti has helped me find a way to be proud of what I can create and also encouraged me to try new things, learn and deepen my learning. It's the first thing I've done in a long time that really has allowed me to be creative. And I've found such a sense of pride in my work, that I've even made paintings for family and friends who've asked. I did NOT have any skill in painting prior. I've come a long way and still have much to learn and improve, but Deepti is helping me get there. If you want a place for you or your child to learn and feel like they are learning with a perfect balance of guidance, support and encouragement, then the Artcircle Studio is just the place to go!

We love camp captivate!…read more The teachers are real teachers with 20+ years of experience, not high school kids. They're so sweet and their kids have done the camp. Our kids love the mix of science and art. We've come for years for both kids!

As I was planning what I was going to have my 5 year old do this summer, I came across Camp…read moreCaptivate. I first signed her up for the first week, All Roads lead to Rome Virtual Camp. I was hesitant at first since I'd seen how disinterested my daughter was during her daily zoom meetings with her TK class for the last few months of the school year. I was surprised to see how engaged and excited she was during her first week at camp. She was able to do the camp without me being by her side, which is something I worried from my past experience on her zoom meetings. She occasionally asked for help finding her materials which took a couple mins out of my time. She enjoyed it so much we decided to sign her up for the second week, Explore Hawaii. For this camp she did need help yesterday, building her volcano, and today, making the volcano explode. The teacher emailed us before hand to let us know they would need our help for about 15-20 mins with the time. It was fun to see her reaction during the explosion of the volcano. We all enjoyed it. I highly recommend Camp Captivate. The teachers are super engaging, lots of arts and crafts to keep them busy and the content is age appropriate. I am amazed that my 5 year old is able to do this virtual camp without me being at her side.

I found Sula and Genius Kids after we didn't get into the after school program at our school. She…read moremet with us quickly and gave us all of the information we needed to make the right decision. She is a great communicator and always kept us up to date on his progress in the program. Sula and her staff facilitated all of my son's homework and made sure they checked his work. They encouraged him to draw and build - to use his imagination. He really enjoyed his time with the students after school - a really diverse set of kids of all ages. Sula is lovely to work with and was accommodating when we needed a camp for our other child during summer break. I'd recommend this program.

Wow! This place truly lives up to its name and reputation. I enrolled my 4 year old (way early by…read moresome standards) in Genius Kids just to try it out and was it worth the investment or what! GK taught him penmanship, reading, tracing, writing, public speaking, projects, math and what not in less than 6 months, all while keeping it fun and exciting. Ms. Joanna who manages this place and is the program director is simply stellar. Their curriculum is very solid. Ms. Mila is a great teacher along with Ms. Joanna. I had enrolled my son just for kicks, but it turned out to be the best thing for him. I never thought he'd do this well under their guidance and supervision. Don't wait, give Genius Kids a shot if you truly want your kids to excel too, and become a genius!

Our daughter joined this Stratford through summer camp. When we toured different Stratford…read morecampuses, we were especially drawn to this one for its natural greenery and "just-right" size. It's calm and easy for kids to settle in. Looking back, we feel genuinely fortunate and grateful for the principal, the Director of Preschool & Kindergarten (Ms. Sandeepa), and the teachers, who truly make this campus stand out. You can feel the heart and intention Ms. Sandeepa brings, and how thoughtfully she uses parent feedback to make the learning journey even more special. I've been impressed many times by the activities she intentionally designs to support children's social-emotional growth, something that matters so much to young kids and might not be emphasized in every Stratford setting. Our daughter enjoys her learning through art, singing, games, and hands-on experiences like exploring the garden and different materials. We also LOVE the Mandarin afterschool program and the teachers. A good leadership team matters so much for a campus. We are happy with our choice and would highly recommend Stratford Washington Park to parents who seek an inclusive learning environment with natural greenery and professional while caring faculties to be with your children 80% of their awake time during weekdays.

We love Ms. Grace and Ms. Connie, the teachers in the Mandarin after-school program. They work…read moreincredibly hard to keep the class engaging, fun, and interactive, and the kids absolutely adore them! We'd also like to thank Ms. Lavanya and Ms. Surekha. My child talks about them often and always says he misses them when they are not at school. Their care and kindness clearly mean a lot to him. Many thanks as well to Ms. Anuja for always stepping in to help the children whenever Ms. Surekha is away. My kid loves Ms.Nowell, Ms.Chantel, and Ms.Neeti as well - he learns a lot from their classes and kept saying he wants to write thank you notes to them. We truly appreciate all the support and dedication from the entire team!

We had the best time at our daughter's birthday party at Risibisi. The booking process was simple…read moreand the whole team was so kind and amazing at the event. All we had to do was bring snacks, pizza and decorations (but even those were not needed because the space is so bright and lovely). All the kids loved making the mini worlds and the two teachers were so patient and helpful making sure the kids got help where needed and enough supplies. The entire space is instagram worthy :) Thank you for a great time!

My daughter had her birthday party here, and it was wonderful! Nabiya and Veronica are amazing--so…read morepatient with all the girls' questions and always ready to help with anything. I really appreciate their flexibility in accommodating two late arrivals and keeping the rest of the kids entertained while waiting. This place is truly a hidden gem in town. We can't wait for the camps next summer!

Fantastic summer camp. Well organized, great team with engaged and enthusiastic councilors. Most…read morecouncilors were campers themselves and want to come back.

My son and daughter just finished their second summer at Decathlon and asked me to sign them up now…read morefor next year. They come hope buzzing every day with stories to tell and play dates they want arranged with their new friends. The counselors and JC's are fantastic and I love the way they spread around the weekly awards to recognize as many kids as possible. The only problem is the kids don't want to go on summer vacation anymore - they're happy to stay in Decathlon all summer long. Keep up the great work! Alan Campion

My kids love to draw and paint and we were looking for a way to help them refine those interests…read moreand find new ways and mediums to express themselves. They've been attending CalColor Academy for over 2 years (Exploration and Foundation), as well as summer camps and they love it. I appreciate the breadth of creative projects (e.g. Diwali lights, Lunar New Year dragons, under the sea themes, and more) and the mediums they have explored over the years - from markers to painting to oil pastels and mixed media and everything in between. The goal always seems to build a foundational knowledge of artists, art styles, and technique - and they have a lot of fun while doing it. The teachers do a great job of explaining the technique and themes to the parents as well. Highly recommend CalColor!

We've had a wonderful experience with the digital art/painting class at CalColor…read more Instructor Yunli is fantastic--patient, knowledgeable, and great with kids. She encourages students to develop and explore their own creative concepts and even guides them toward applying for art competitions, which is such a confidence boost. Digital art is an excellent art form, very relevant in this day and age and extremely accessible for kids as long as they have an iPad. My daughter looks forward to every class, and we've seen clear improvement in both her skills and creative thinking. Highly recommend this class and Cal Color institute.

Avoid this center: A total waste of two years…read more Gold Star Gymnastics is a pure money-trap that prioritizes business over athlete development. My daughter came from a competitive background (Hot Shots at CSC) and is a world record holder in hula hooping, yet the coaches here showed zero interest in her potential. We invested in double classes and summer camps to accelerate her progress, but she was stuck in their "orange/yellow" level for a year with no path forward. The "coaches" never bothered to provide targeted training or help her reach the pre-team level. To make matters worse, they gave her crushing negative feedback right to her face after a pre-team evaluation, which ultimately caused her to quit gymnastics entirely. They rely on their central location to attract new families, but they do not care about the students. Save your time and money--look elsewhere.

All coaches are amazing! The front desk personnel is always welcoming and knowledgeable. Lots of…read moreschedule options to choose from and it is no problem if you need to schedule a makeup lesson. My kid (started when he could walk) loved going to gym class each week and the only reason we had to cancel is because we moved.

I am very happy to send my daughter at A+Academy. Miss Harmeet and other teachers are very kind and…read moreloveable.

Our son is going to A+ academy from almost a year and he likes it a lot. We could see a lot of…read morechanges in him both academically and in general. All the teachers/staff are very friendly and professional. Kids have different activities based on their age group which my son not only enjoys but also learn a lot. The school main administrator Mrs Nora is very kind, listens when we have something to say and also very helpful. She interacts with every kid frequently and monitors closely on a daily basis which I don't think many schools do. They are not just diligent in academic teaching but also celebrating national festivals, conducting field trips frequently and having fun! Overall we are very much satisfied with the school.

We have put our kids into multiple summer camps over the years and this year we tried this for a…read morecouple of weeks. Absolutely the worst experience we have ever had The place is completely disorganized, run by teenagers who spend more time on their phones and very little getting to know the kids. When our kids leave Galileo multiple teen workers would wave and call our kids by name goodbye. Here no one knows anyone, and kids all over the place, without any organized activities. Other camps we have been, either language or otherwise, there's an effort for the workers to spend time with the kids in communal activities which build strong bonds. Our kids would come home and specifically mention certain workers whom they liked. Not so here, b/c no one is interested. Worst is check out. Expect to wait 10-30 minutes to check out. Couple of times no one knew where our kid was, and all they did was use their walkie talkies but no one was actually looking for them. And of course they won't allow us to do so either. At other camps we can find our own kids and then bring them up to the checkout desk

My kids have a had a great time at a Steve and Kates. They love being able to have autonomy about…read moretheir day and be exposed to many things. The staff is very friendly and the director even helped me look through bushes to find my daughter's tracker watch, which was above and beyond. I also love that they partner with bright horizons and offer a la carte enrollment which serve out crazy summers just perfectly!