My two boys love playing outside and this school is the absolute perfect match for them. At 2.5 and…read more4.5 they are both so excited to go to school. When I ask my oldest how was school he yells like Tony he tiger "IT WAS GREAT". If I was a boy at this age, playing in the dirt, climbing trees and being in nature is the perfect fit. The structure of the program is great too! Teachers and ownership are both so great to work with and

I had moved on from this situation. It has been five months since I put this behind me and I did…read morenot plan to comment further. However, today I received another email addressed to current and past families describing ongoing issues within the program. The concerns raised were similar to what I personally experienced during my time there. At that point, I no longer felt comfortable staying silent, especially because young children attend this school. Our interaction and resolution were not amicable whatsoever. I made sure to communicate in writing so that everything was documented. The issue of my refund did not end peacefully or professionally. After months of following up regarding money that was owed to me, the director stated that I was "harassing" and "bullying" her by requesting updates. I strongly disagree with that characterization. As a paying customer whose child was enrolled in the program, I believe I had every right to request updates on a refund and to ask questions about how the company was being run while my child was in their care. Following up on a financial matter over several months is not harassment, it is accountability. Because the refund was not resolved despite repeated requests, I ultimately had to pursue the matter in small claims court in order to recover what I was owed. I would not describe that outcome as amicable. Today's email stated that the school is again experiencing internal issues related to teachers and parent complaints... iissues very similar to those raised during the 2025 school year. Last year, when concerns were raised, responsibility was attributed to certain teachers. Those teachers are no longer employed by the school. However, similar concerns are being raised again this year with an entirely new group of teachers. As a parent observing this, that raises reasonable questions for me. If the original issues were solely tied to specific staff members, one might expect those concerns to resolve once those individuals were no longer part of the program. Instead, similar complaints appear to be continuing into a new school year with whole new staff. I am not speculating about motives. I am pointing out that the pattern of concerns has remained consistent despite a complete change in teaching staff. During my time there, when parents raised concerns, the responses often felt dismissive or minimized. Responsibility was frequently shifted elsewhere. That pattern was deeply concerning to me. One issue that continues to be referenced (including in the recent email)  is CDSS licensing. I want to state this carefully and factually: Based on written confirmation I received directly from CDSS, The Native School does not hold an active CDSS childcare license. Outdoor programs of this type may not be required to hold one because such licensing does not exist for outdoor schools yet.  That distinction matters because it affects what oversight applies and what formal complaint channels exist. My concern was not whether a license was required. My concern was that the messaging around oversight created an impression that did not align with what I later verified in writing with CDSS. Parents deserve clarity about regulatory oversight, especially when children are involved. I am sharing this because families deserve to make informed decisions. I am speaking only about my documented experience and information I verified through official sources. Our teachers were wonderful during our time there. My concerns are centered around administrative communication and transparency.

My ten year old son went to a week long summer camp and he really liked it . I wasn't sure since he…read morehad never been here . They really make it fun and interesting I highly recommend!

My son enjoyed the childrens' etiquette class. He was nervous at first for this experience, but had…read moregreat feedback and wants to return for more classes. He came home with worksheets they covered in class and I liked the topics that were covered. Thank you!

I've completed the Core 100 training, and it's nothing short of phenomenal. I'd heard Tony talk…read moreabout the 6 Human Needs before, but I never truly grasped the depth of it until now. After going through Core 100, I finally understand it on a much deeper level. Honestly, that single distinction alone is worth the price of the course. What makes it even more valuable is the sheer number of interventions provided. You're not just learning theory--you're watching different scenarios unfold and then hearing Madanes break down each intervention step by step. It's incredibly practical. I came in already feeling solid as a coach, but this training has elevated my skill, confidence, and ability to a whole new level--easily 10x (and that's not hyperbole).

I'm an entrepreneur, and I came into this training because I love the work of Tony & Cloe, and I…read morewanted to learn new skills for coaching people on my team. I didn't expect my own life to change as dramatically as it did as a result. I improved my personal relationships, and developed a deeper understanding of people in my life from my past. I started implementing the tools and strategies into my daily work as soon as I learned them, and my whole team is now feeling the effect. I'm very grateful for what I have learned, it was definitely worth the money. I'm even getting job offers for consulting now! Score!

I took the Engineering Technician course in 2019 and was part of Cohort 12. TCI has got to be the…read morebest school that I have ever attended in my life. The staff and instructors actually care about their students so if you feel lost they are always there to help you out. The Engineering Technician course took about 4 months to complete. It really is an accelerated type of course that teaches you the basic fundamentals of being an engineering technician taking you through so many lessons such as mechanics, electrical, automation, pneumatics, troubleshooting, blueprint reading, just to name a few. They really take you through so many subjects and it is up to you to figure out which subject you want to focus on. When you find out you let your staff and instructors know... they will lead you in the right direction I guarantee it. With this certification you can literally go to any industry and any related position to the course. It really is up to you whether you want to be an engineering technician developing medical devices or an electro-mechanical technician ensuring a production line is running... the possibilities are endless! Anyways, the Engineering Technician program is meant to give you a hell of a jumpstart in your career and I really am thankful for who I have met and worked with along the way whether they be students, staff, or instructors. I still take classes here and there ever since 2019 because that is just how good this trade school is. TCI FOREVER

Never stop learning…read more I visited recently to support a few interns that are with my company. The program they completed was 600 hours. The college provides hands on training and job placement which is excellent for people looking for opportunities when they come up by being prepared for the job market. This fun yet rigorous learning environment gives the students knowledge for everyday use. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this option for people seeking to enter the engineering workforce or for someone looking to learn something new.

The facilities and grounds are awesome. The 1-hour guided tour, hosted by Julia, was a pleasure to…read morebehold. Her in-depth knowledge and expertise, her unassuming, yet professional mannerisms reflect her enthusiasm for her craft. Don't miss this opportunity.

I love this place and am so happy I am so close that I can go here to learn about all of the…read morevaluable gems!

These guys were great. Not only was Rusty communicative but he was also gracious and flexible to…read moreaccommodate us when I mixed up the booking date. Curan jumped right in and gave us a lesson and he was great. He made it super easy for us to be successful and had lots of patience. We are looking forward to our next surf lesson when we are in town. Thank you.

My daughter and I decided to try surfing for the first time, and we had an amazing experience with…read moreSoCal Surf Lessons! We had zero ocean experience, but our instructors, Rusty and Justin, were fantastic. They made us feel comfortable right away and did a great job teaching beginners. We were a little worried about getting cold, but Rusty set us up with extra thick wetsuits, which made a huge difference. After a quick practice on the beach, we headed straight into the water! It was an exhilarating experience! I even managed to get up a few times. We had an absolute blast and would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to try surfing!

I always love visiting the Carlsbad campus of GIA, as well as their sessions and exhibits in…read moreTucson! In Carlsbad, in addition to their gorgeous campus with sweeping Pacific views, I am especially fond of The Eyes of Brazil (be sure to get your docent to tell you the story), and the most recent exhibit Temples & Treasures of Southern Asia was breathtaking and even better, curated by colleagues who have become friends. Can the next collection be far behind? With free admission, seeing whatever beautiful specimens are on display is a great value for gem enthusiasts! Colored gemstones are much more attractive to me than diamonds--you never know what you're going to find! It's for this reason that I look forward to studying with them soon!

Today we drove from Los Angeles down to this beautiful museum! The people in my party are all gem…read moreenthusiasts so we were very excited. We scheduled our tour weeks in advance. When we arrived at the gate, we were asked to pull our car over and show our ID and we were greeted by a man named Frank who gave us directions to parking. The directions were quite complicated in my opinion and I politely asked if I could repeat them back and he responded with "is that necessary?" I was a little bit upset by this. I think that he was a little bit rude. Anyways, we continued on and met with our lovely wonderful tour guide named Julia!. She was 10/10 with her knowledge about gems and answered all of our questions patiently. She was such a kind patient person and took her time with us and really gave us a great experience. She even recommended a place for us to eat lunch since we were not super familiar with the area. It turned out to be a really delicious restaurant along the water. It met all of our needs. I will say that the tour is an hour long and it felt a bit short. I would've preferred if it was a little bit longer because we did have a lot of questions. I also wish there was some type of gift shop, but I understand that that's asking a little bit too much since it's a museum and a school. I did really like the high-level of Security as it made us feel really safe. I was also very impressed at how international GIA is. It was very impressive to see the flags of the countries of the students that were enrolled in the program. I also love the basketball court and the cafeteria for the students. I thought that was a really great campus for them.

We loved Jose. He was great with both of our boys and they successfully passed and obtained their…read moreLicense.

Paid them $500 then they called to cancel my appointment with less than 24 hours' notice. They…read moreoffered to reschedule in TWO MONTHS and refused to make any effort to reschedule sooner. I told them this was unacceptable and that I would be contacting the BBB. About 5 minutes later "the owner" who refused to provide his name, called me and cussed me out, called me a "little b***h" and told me to "go f*** myself 5 or 6 times" I would never trust these people to drive your kids around. Absolutely disgusting excuse of a business. Edit - So apparently the owner's name is Frank. @Frank, regarding your response, no one was nasty to your staff, nor did I curse at you once. You have a screw loose, but you do you. If you think that publicly acknowledging that you took the time to pick up the phone and call one of your customers to cuss them out is a good look for your company then more power to you. It is not hard for me to imagine why it would be hard for someone like you to retain your staff - I feel sorry for the people in your charge. Edit #2 - LOL at the owner editing his first response. Buddy needs to learn some self-control. Glad my kid did not wind up in one of his cars!

Came here for souvenirs and this is a... surf shop... as the name implies. Went around the corner…read morefor souvenirs. Nice and close for the surfers, though.

Super awesome, 10/10. Rented 2 surfboards & a boogeyboard. Right next to beach so great location,…read moreand solid prices! Very affordable :) Owner was also super cool!

I had such an amazing enrollment experience with the help of Karen. I'm really looking foreword to…read morestarting my classes!