East West Tae Kwan Do (TKD) in Potomac, Md. was formed in 1986 by owner/instructor Master Sharma…read morewho is still the driving force, motivational coach and hands-on teacher giving almost daily classes primarily designed for school age children from 4 - 14 yr. old. Master Sharma consistently demonstrates an amazing ability to bring together children of all ages and instill focus and discipline which are the hallmarks of any first-rate martial arts school. Having taught for over 20 years, he has had students compete in State, National and Olympic competition.

Absolutely incredible program and teachers! My son Bobby started when he was 4 and has been going…read morefor 2 years now. He has also attended their summer camp and had his last birthday party with them at Cabin John mall- HUGE success and they all had a total blast! Would HIGHLY recommend them!!

I had two children attend this camp last year and they had a wonderful time. They were always very…read moreexcited to tell me what a great time they had and what they did that day. With the wide variety of adventure activities (rock climbing, rafting, kayaking, etc.) to various sports and games my kids absolutely loved it. Communication was great and was good to know they had a 3:1 staffer/student ratio for the more adventurous activities. If we didn't move they would be going this summer. Also, my children are not the most sporty types but they really enjoyed the sports and game times they had each day. They had other options to the more competitive sports games but they still stayed active. It sounded like it was a more laid back fun atmosphere and a very positive experience overall!

From the owner: Sports & Adventure Camp is a blended camp that offers wide variety of activities. Each camp day…read morecombines traditional sports and games with water, land and air adventure activities.

We spent our Fourth of July at Terrapin and it was absolutely wonderful! From being welcomed at the…read moredesk (I am so sorry I can't remember his name!), to our awesome guides Justin and Jasmine, to Scott who helped at the swing and doing the belay to get us down - we truly enjoyed the whole experience (despite the unbearable heat this weekend). Justin and Jasmine made sure we stayed hydrated, and regularly brought us into the air conditioning to avoid overheating. They ensured our safety every moment we were there. The rope course was insanely fun, the giant swing and zip line were a blast and our favorite part was honestly the rock climbing! Justin and Jasmine were fantastic - we will definitely come back (preferably not during a heat wave haha) and hope they will be our guides again - every single person today made it memorable for my family! Thank you so much!!!

We have enjoyed this camp for years, but 2026 brought parental concerns over hearing that children…read moregrouped up to 12 years old were sharing bathrooms if another identified as the opposite sex. This should be an opportunity to identify a solution comfortable for everyone affected by providing single use options, as opposed to telling my daughter "it's ok because he identifies as a she". It caused an uncomfortable situation for girls and concerns for parents. No young girl should feel uncomfortable or anxious using the restroom.

Adventure Links does a fantastic job running day-long team building events. You start out having…read moreno clue what to expect and really spend the time getting to know everyone and bonding. We took our students out and were amazed at who emerged as leaders, problem solvers, and procrastinators. The guides were knowledgeable, funny, and made everyone feel safe. Safety was never an issue, given the extensive equipment checks, guided excursions, and well-kept trails. I don't want to give too much away, but if you're considering AL for a school or corporate event, go for it!

My daughter had an amazing time at one of Adventure Links' summer day camp weeks. She would get…read morepicked up at a spot in Vienna early in the morning then get outdoors-ed all day long. Sometimes they'd go to the park in Clifton (for a lot of the same team building exercises my wife's company had done there); on another day, the kids went caving; and on another day, they went canoeing and swimming. Every evening, she would come back exhausted and happy. What more can you ask for?

This is the first year of camp for my kids (9,6) and they want to go to Coach Doug in the morning…read moreand are happy and tired at the end of the day. They learn something new each day, play sports, sing songs - just like I remember from camp years! There is something for everyone! One of my children (7) has some behavioral issues and didn't mesh well with a moco therapeutic camp. I brought him to Coach Doug to see if it was a better fit - and it was! All the team members are super nice, helpful and have an "inclusive" attitude. We are definitely a Coach Doug family until my kids age out!!!

My child was physically assaulted by two other kids at this camp my daughter reported to another…read morecounselor yet was not brought up to coach Doug according to my child . My child came home with spit in her hair and on her clothes . Physically and mentally in distress. We will not be returning. After speaking to couch dough he through the buck and said it was a he said she said situation. Regardless whom was at fault no child should be spit on by another.

Good-- they had a lot of freedom and choices. Very unstructured, which can be liberating…read more Counselors are very kind and engaging. Caters to different personalities and interests. Bad--they were short staffed. My daughter was looking forward to sewing and baking, but for like 2 weeks it wasn't avaliable. This camp is expensive, so no bueno. Also, last day of camp, they called me as I was on the way to pick the kids up. I thought they were calling because it was exactly 6, and I was late, and it was the very last day of camp. The camp counselor says "your son is bleeding a lot out of his nose, it's A LOT of blood" I rushed in. They tell me another kid punched him in the face, but they don't know what happened. They asked who was watching the kids? They said they were too busy, so don't know what happened. The camp counselor said they were understaffed, that they had been "asking for more staff like the other camps have", and that she was going to write a complaint about it. I asked her to send me an incident report via email. This counselor also said "we'll be here tomorrrow (Saturday) cleaning up and will send the incident report. She never sent it to me. It's funny because before the kids did this camp, I saw a review from a mom saying something about the kids being unsupervised, and her kid got hurt, but I thought maybe this mom was overreacting. Now I see what she is saying. Would I send them again? Yes, because they really loved it. The counselors are nice, but they need proper support and the kids can be free, but should still be supervised. I would probably drive a little extra and take them to one that is staffed better.

From the owner: Since 1980, Steve & Kate's Camp has put kids in charge-allowing campers to choose from a variety of…read moreactivities in real-time, including sewing, stop-motion animation, coding & gaming, sports & recreation, maker crafts, water play, baking, and more. As children are empowered to make their own choices at camp, they discover new reserves of confidence, resiliency, and creativity as they learn to make course corrections & trust themselves and as they go. Families can buy any number of days, to use at any time-no weekly reservations required. Or, buy a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. Either way, any unused Passes are automatically refunded at summer's end.Ages: 4-12 | Lunch, snacks & all hours (8am-6pm) included. Save your spot at Steve & Kate's Camp this summer by registering today.

All 3 of my children are Kidball kids (2 boys and 1 girl). Over the last 15 years we've been part…read moreof their baseball (year round), flag football, and summer camp programs. I have seen this program day-in and day-out for a really long time (my oldest is now an adult) and we keep coming back (my youngest is now in elementary school). We tried other organizations in the beginning but Kidball is the best by far. I'll start with general info (countering some of what other reviewers have stated) and then provide specifics for baseball, flag football and summer camp further below: - Instruction/coaching is professional and firm. Kids are expected to listen and are asked to sit out for a couple of minutes if they can't control themselves. This is important to know because if you're looking for a program that will let your child 'express' him/herself whenever and however they'd like...then Kidball is not for you. I have never EVER heard anyone in the program yell at a kid or be disrespectful to a parent. That just isn't their style at all and believe me when I tell you I have seen some bad behavior from both parents and kids over the years. - The only time the program will cancel a practice/game is when the County closes down their field/facility. Even then they will try to figure something out (ie practice on the blacktop). Rain, cold, whatever... Kidball will be there. If the County does shut things down for the day, notification is immediately sent via their FB page and Twitter. They will also send email and update their website. Also, Kidball rents fields from the County/MCPS/etc ...they aren't responsible for unlocking gates. - Communication: back in the early days (10+ years ago), communication was a bit slower. Now, regardless of which method I choose (website, email, text or call), I get a response relatively quickly. - The best age range for Kidball is really dependent on your kid. If they have very little interest in sports or organized activity, then you'll want to sign up with a lower cost program. On the other hand, if you have a little athlete you can start them as young as 4yo...as long as they can listen and follow instructions. Starting Kidball as an older kid is ok too. This program is definitely best suited for kids with an interest in sports and some level of athleticism. -Baseball: as previously mentioned, if you're looking to drop off your kid then this program isn't for you. Kidball expects parent participation so your kid gets more touches on the ball. Lots of kids in a session allows them to get a good scrimmage in at the end of each practice. Each session builds on what was previously taught so your child is always growing. They teach YOU and your kid proper form and technique so you can follow up at home (most parents think they know..but they don't). Kids are advanced to the next level based on skill, not because of the date on their birth certificate. They teach the rules of the game as well as situational awareness at a young age. I know many Kidball kids who were/are top ranked players for their HS teams. Baseball is a thinking man's sport and coaches appreciate the fact that these kids know what to do and when. My youngest is right around the same age as a previous reviewer and was in the same baseball session (Sunday morning). Our experience couldn't be any more different. We LOVED it. -Flag Football: this is a fun league for the youngest kids through to early teens. A group of friends can join as a team or individual players can be grouped together. Parents are the coaches. Kidball provides the fields, jerseys, and refs. For the youngest (3-5yo), there is an instructional league (Kidball coaching plus a scrimmage at the end). For older kids (K through middle school), the first 30-60 mins is spent warming up and practicing your plays and then a game is played against a team in your division (parent QB or kid QB). I have seen teams that are out there to have a good time (flag football is their 'down time' sport) and I have seen teams who think an NFL scout is watching. The games are played and ref'd in a way that is safe but fun for the kids. As with any football league (flag, touch or tackle), the intensity of the parents tends to spill over sometimes! For the last 2 weeks of the season, the games move to a HS turf field. Be ready to play on the coldest of days...Kidball does NOT cancel due to weather. - Summer Camp: I like to have a variety of activities and camps throughout the summer to keep things interesting for the kids. The one thing that rings true with all 3 of my kids: all year long they tell me they can't wait for Kidball summer camp. ALL year. Campers are broken out into age appropriate groups and then they go through a series of different sports throughout the day. They LOVE it. At pick up, you can see that every kid is having a good time and none of them want to leave. Joke of the Day, King of Lunch, the scavenger hunt, etc are all part of the fun.

Kidball has a long history of giving baseball lessons and does well with parents' participation. I…read morecan't say the same about its basketball program. It did little on fundamentals, and it gave lessons to teach game strategies that are hard for average 2-3rd graders or younger to comprehend. The program favors kids with early athletic ability, but little was emphasized on good behavior or not being a jerk. They give much attention to kids who score and have little development room for 2/3 of other kids. If you think paying a much higher fee for having a good early experience, I-9 sports and many other programs will be much better. We all know kids develop athletic ability differently. Don't kill that interest!

I wanted to add a review of the Cavalier Battalion Airsoft Camp that the school offers in their…read moresummer programs for anyone thinking about enrolling their children. This was a wonderful way to learn leadership, discipline and safety for both boys. They made so many friends and each day came home to tell us how much fun they had. Both boys had to pass an extensive Airsoft Safety course and they had the chance to learn many different games. The staff of the camp did a great job of communicating daily with their dad about many different issues and were such a pleasure to work with. I can not speak highly enough of the structure and discipline provided while making this past week what was described as " the best week" of their summer. Thanks to the whole program and I would definitely recommend it to anyone thinking of a way to build strong values and character for their kids in a fun way over the summer.

We had a very disappointing experience with MSA flag football. We registered and paid for a 7-week…read moreprogram at a specific time and location, only to have both changed right before the season with no clear communication. I only found out after reaching out myself. When I called for clarification, the response was completely unprofessional. The person I spoke with sounded annoyed and treated my call like an inconvenience, which is unacceptable when you are paying for a service. While the coaches were fantastic, the organization and communication were extremely poor throughout. The final issue was the most frustrating. We rearranged our spring break plans based on confirmation of the last session date, only to receive a 10:30 PM email the night before saying the season had actually ended the previous week. For a company that claims decades of experience, this level of mismanagement is surprising. We will not be registering for MSA programs again.

Do not sign up for MSA sport. I signed up my son for soccer, and they charged my credit card for…read more$140 in Jan and sent me a confirmation e-mail. But when we showed up for the first class on Feb 15. Nobody was there. I called the office and they told me no one signed up. Wasted my time and my son was so disappointed.

This is a great addition to the Kensington community near the neighboring Antique Village…read more It occupies the entire building next to the post office, and has a large parking lot in the rear (with a few spots reserved for the dental practice). It's a unique art school combined with artists' workshops on three levels. They offer an array of classes for artists and for novice looking for a fun hobby. The classes posted that I saw were for drawing,painting, and live model drawing. Some studio rooms were quite small, while other room were larger for classes/workshops. I came for the grand opening celebration. The founder's young son was greeting people at the door and giving a well rehearsed explanation of all they had to offer. I was impressed. It was quite fun going in all the rooms and meeting some of the artists. I hope to visit again soon... maybe partake in a class one day.

The teachers and facilities are second to none! I can't say enough good things about Compass…read more Large classrooms plenty of lighting the people and place is so inviting.