My daughters have been going to Camp Imagineerz every summer since the summer after kindergarten…read moreand they are now heading into fifth grade. We've done 2-3 weeks every summer at the Los Altos location, and this is literally the only camp they've asked to return to every single year. What makes Imagineerz special is that it genuinely grows with the kids. It's not a camp they age out of. The program is designed for them to take on more responsibility and leadership as they get older. My girls have spent the last couple years as "leads," helping create and perform the weekly show, learning lines, designing sets, working with younger campers, and figuring out how to pull together a great show with the younger kids. Now they're simultaneously sad to leave that stage behind and also so excited to move into the next level where they'll take on more responsibility for helping the younger kids and supporting running the camp. They already talk about becoming counselors in the future! There's a real philosophy behind the camp. Kids have agency and are encouraged to be creative/bold, and trusted with meaningful responsibility for their age. The staff is also exceptional. Many return every year, including former campers who have grown up through the program, so there's a sense of community that I haven't see as much with other camps. They're fun and goofy with the kids, but also super thoughtful and attentive. We've gotten notes about small moments when one of our daughters showed kindness or leadership, which makes our girls SO proud. I especially appreciate that they notice kids as individuals and reinforce the moments when they work through challenges or help someone else. And importantly, my kids just LOVE it. There are theme days, costumes, water Wednesday, weekly performances, and silly camp traditions. After all these years and multiple weeks they still can't wait to go back. We don't have that with any other camp besides sleepaway. It's rare to find a program where you completely trust the people caring for your kids AND your kids love being there. We're five summers in, and I hope my girls are still part of this community when they're in high school. ICan 't recommend it enough (you'll get the joke if you join :) )

This was my 7.5 year old's second summer at Imagineerz, and he absolutely loved it. He's already…read moretalking about next summer! We signed up for 2 weeks at the Palo Alto location last year and 2 weeks at the Los Altos location this summer. There are a few things that make this camp special: among them are the really nice staff, LITs, and Junior LITs (Leaders in Training). They're often older kids who love this program so much that they return to help younger kids out with creative building from recycled materials. As an example, my son had an idea of attaching a toilet paper tube to a box, and one of the Jr LITs showed him how to cut the tube in a way to attach more securely to the box. My son really bonded with Salsa last year and looked forward to seeing him again this year. Another highlight is the play that they work on and perform on the last day. Everyone gets a chance to bring the play to life, whether it's a speaking part of working on props. My son's always had a wonderful time making his own costume in the earlier days of the camp.

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!

My child did not enjoy the camp and did not want to return for the second day. He said it was the…read moreworst camp he has attended and found it quite boring. While the concept of the camp is good, the execution did not meet expectations. In particular, the staff seemed inexperienced in working with children.

My oldest daughter is in her 3rd year of DesignX's fashion camp; my younger daughter was finally…read moreable to join in the fun this year! DesignX offers fashion design and related illustration, fabric and accessory classes, toy design, and product design. In the fashion class, the kids design and make an their own incredible outfit over the course of a week. The outfits are conceived as part of a collection (with a overarching unified color theme). The kids iterate their design ideas, create and sew their outfit complete with accessories, and present it in an exciting fashion show for their families at the end of the week! Each outfit is unique to each child, but work as part of the collection. As a home sewist, I can tell you that the sewing aspect of the fashion camp is set up for real success for the kids, even as they create unique outfits - the skills are age appropriate and build as they get older. 2nd and 3rd graders create skirts and modify t-shirts; 4th and 5th graders create tunics; 6th and 7th graders create more complex dresses and rompers. My husband and I are both professional designers. The design process taught at DesignX is great. The kids work through an iterative process that relates to what designers do in the real world. The fact that they express their personal creativity in real ways but are doing it within an overarching/relational theme speaks to the way designers work in the real world. My older daughter wore her tunic as a cover-up all last summer; I know she'll be wearing her new top with shorts. And my younger daughter will be wearing her skirt as well. We love DesignX camp, and my kiddos can't wait for next year!

MadeBy has quickly become one of my daughter's favorite places. She's 10 and very into arts,…read morecrafts, and hands-on projects, so this studio is right up her alley. We first checked it out during the grand opening and were impressed by how open, bright, and thoughtfully set up the space was. It feels much more spacious and creative than other DIY spots we've visited. We've since gone back for camps and casual weekend visits, and she always finds something new she wants to make. The custom comic book and stuffie stations are especially fun and unique. The staff has also been consistently kind, patient, and helpful every time we've been there. Such a fun place for creative kids.

This is a perfect place to bring your kids for fun activity that won't stress out their parents. My…read morefive-year-old was able to design her own customized Paw Patrol hat (with some help from Mommy and the staff). It might be a little too difficult for young kids to use Canva on the computers on their own, but my daughter enjoyed working on it together. The hat design was ironed on in less than 15 minutes, and so far the design has held up well. It's in a really large, open space in downtown Mountain View. I could see it being perfect for a kids birthday party in the future. We stopped by after having lunch down the street, so it's a great location for family day out.

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

It has been four months since my five year old son attended the Imaginif Space and Sports Camps and…read morehe is still talking about it! Tonight before bed he wanted to know how many more days till he gets to go again and if I could please add Spy Camp as well. My son had so much fun! He loved everything about the camps...and so did I. The Space Camp was very realistic, well planned out and detailed. The props and special effects were amazing. My son came home every day excited to share all of the information he had learned that day about space, astronauts and rockets. We were very impressed with how educational the camp was. Throughout the week my son was so excited to gather little souvenirs from his experiences at the Space Camp and they are still among his most prized possessions. He was thrilled with all the special props he was able to use and with the space themed crafts he made. The Sports Camp was excellent. I really appreciated that it wasn't your typical sports camp. In addition to the typical sports you might see at a camp, the Imaginif Sports Camp also included archery, golf and rock climbing. I was so impressed that every skill the camp introduced was taught by a professional. It made the experiences very worthwhile for my son. He was exhausted when I picked him up each day. He gave it his all and loved every minute of it. The camp staff were so kind and enthusiastic. You could tell that the entire camp experience was planned with a lot of thought and attention to detail. The attention given to each child was impressive as well. We are so pleased with our experience with Imaginif, we will definitely be attending again.

Imaginif was my kids' favorite out of 5 of the most popular camps in our area that they attended…read morethis past summer. My 7 year old daughter and 5 year old son participated in A-mazing Race, Space Camp, and Sports Camp and loved all of them. I signed them up for this camp because I was intrigued by the concept; now that my family has experienced Imaginif, I am happy to attest that it exceeded my expectations. Several aspects set Imaginif apart for me: the professional ambience that founders Sharon & David create with creative props and costumes, the intimacy of a family-run camp and relatively small group of campers that makes for a more personal experience, and the unique enrichment activities that are offered. On the latter, my husband and I also benefited from our kids' exposure to several of the enrichment activities. For example, Sharon & David organized a post-camp activity for campers and families to go to Moffett Field to launch the Estes rockets the kids had built at Space Camp. It was an unforgettable experience that our family would never have known about if not for Imaginif. Our kids can't wait to go back to Imaginif Camp next summer!

It was tucked further down south from a narrow road (moody), hence the name "hidden"…read more There's parking site on your right after you enter. A farm was set up along the way up to a trail sign where's to divide into two directions. Left is hidden villa trail, right is bunny something trail. We went for the left. It was a narrow, sloped and uneven trail, right next to a creek. The scenary was tranquil. Be careful of midsized rocks and tree roots stuck out on ground for their ankle-spraining hazards, and the sharp-edged hanging branch on tree. (My son bumped his head, causing swelling, thank God no bleeding!) Some area shady some not, bring a sun hat. Wear long sleeved clothing as there're mysterious outgrown weed bushes that might irritate your skin. Parts of ground were covered by leaves, it was easy to walk on providing landing cushion and traction. There's an archery site next to parking lot. Already signed up for my next adventure.

Good area for kids, it is quiet and amazing place for creating memories with your familyread more

Our 4-year-old daughter is enrolled in the new drawing class for younger kids (3-5 years old) and…read moreabsolutely loves it. She looks forward to it so much that she asks to go every day. Teacher Robin has been wonderful. She is incredibly patient with the kids and does a great job keeping them engaged and focused throughout the session. The progression of the class is also thoughtfully designed, starting from basic tracing and moving to learning how to color properly, stay within the lines, and color in a consistent direction. It is impressive how much the kids pick up in such a short time. We have also had a great experience with the communication and scheduling. Both the office and Robin are very responsive, and everything has been smooth and easy from the start. Overall, it has been a fantastic experience and we are very happy with the class.

My kids spent over 10 years at Drawn2Art Los Altos, and it has been a wonderful experience. Instead…read moreof an art classroom setting, it's a studio setting where kids are given the freedom to choose what they want to work on at their level. The teachers provide personalized guidance and introduce new media along the way. The staff is always helpful and responsive. There is a super easy system for reporting absences and scheduling make up classes. It has been such a positive part of my kids' lives, they didn't just become more skilled artists, but also developed genuine love for art as a way to express themselves.

Highly recommend Golden Eagle Camp! This is a family run camp- Stefaan and Carly are the most…read morecompassionate and kind people you will ever meet. Every day at camp is packed full of fun activities and sports. The counselors are caring and full of energy. My son has the best time at Golden Eagle!

This is my daughters first time to go to this camp. We enrolled one week only. Surprisingly she…read moreloved it so much. They have many activities she can choose from and some she never tried before. She like ga-ga-ball, tennis, soccer, speedball, arts and crafts, tennis, etc. she loved the counselor vs campers dodgeball game. She kept talking about it at home. Only one thing she didn't like, the otter-pop time. She didn't like the taste. Other than this, she had a wonderful time there.

I can't write enough good things about this camp. My two youngest children have attended the two…read moreweek program for the last two years. Both my children have "emerging" reading and writing skills and both have benefited greatly from this program. I have followed the curriculum closely at home and helped support them as well. It is fun, engaging and camp-like - so the kids think they are having fun learning. The end result has been that my kids are writing more fluidly in school. They feel more comfortable writing and have more confidence in their abilities. The middle school schedule is definitely more school-like than the elementary day to day, but they keep it fun with a diverse curriculum (from podcast to animatronics - other things too but I do not know them). I was also impressed with the owners (who are not local but obviously care about the students). Also, the site administrator was right on top of our (small) issues this year with line cutting and some emotional outbursts the first day or something. I had her check in on my middle schooler and get back to me to make sure he was okay. It was just great. Everything about this camp is awesome!