Master Lockhart and Miss Lockhart are amazing instructors. My son has been attending for a couple…read moreyears now and both confidence and resilience have improved greatly. Highly recommend!

Master Lockhart and his amazing daughter Brittany are wonderful teachers. They teach the kids not…read moreonly karate but respect for others, but discipline and manners. Our grandson started taking karate with them when he was 3 yrs. old. He got his orange belt right before he turned 5. He has made a lot of friends in class and loves karate.

Review for Culinary Kids Valentine's Day event at Whole Foods in Tustin only…read more.. (http://www.culinarykids.biz/whole-foods.html) My daughter wanted to take this class, because it sounded like a fun way to kill a couple of hours. Booking was easy through Eventbrite online. On the menu for the class was tomato soup, hummus, and trifle for dessert. It was a drop-off event, so I checked her in (which was a little slow, because everyone had to sign a waiver, yet they only had one pen for everyone to share), and off I went. I picked her up a couple hours later, and asked her how it went. She basically shrugged her shoulders and said it was "fine." I asked her how the food was, and I got another short answer, "okay." But then... she got all riled up when she said she didn't get to eat her own food. She said everyone made their dishes, and then when they got divvied up, the instructors gave every kid a random one, not their own. My daughter was super annoyed that she had worked so hard to make her trifle look pretty, and she didn't even get to enjoy it. Now, having watched my kids take many cooking classes through the city rec program and private cooking schools, plus birthday parties, I know that typically they label everyone's food so they get their own back! Kids love to take pride in their own creations! I thought that was very strange. Perhaps they were unprepared for this event in the seating area of a supermarket, but I definitely won't be signing up for one of these again.

My 5 year old enjoyed making the food, did not eat any :-)…read more I got to try them and they were very good.

WOW Amazing! We had my daughter's 8th birthday party here on Saturday! From start to finish this…read moreplace was excellent! We had a very large party and the 3 employees helped us set up and do the project with the kids. Highly recommend this spot! It's so cute and fun.

My little one loves coming here! Everyone is so kind and helpful. Everything is always clean and…read morewell organized. I know when we come we will have fun! Great space for kids.

I enrolled my daughter in the Parent & Me classes when she was 12 months old. Honestly, I was…read moreskeptical about how much she would really learn at such a young age. I figured we might stick with it a month or two and then move on if I couldn't see measurable results. Over four months into classes my daughter is thriving in the water thanks to Evolution Swim Academy and her fabulous instructor, Jack. Here are a few things I loved about my experience with Evolution this summer: 1. Jack took time to learn my daughter's name and her favorite parts of different activities/songs. Even though she is too young to really communicate with him much he really saw her as a person and wanted to make sure she was getting the most out of her experience. I love that. 2. When my daughter progressed to a point in her back floating that was more advanced than many of the other kids in her class, Jack still took the time to show my husband what to do next and he made sure my daughter wasn't being held back by other classmates who were younger or newer than she was. 3. Jack had a tremendous amount of patience with crying children and he offered parents real encouragement by sharing his own story of how he was afraid of the water as a baby and went on to become a competitive swimmer, water polo player and lifeguard. While I wasn't so sure about Parent & Me classes a few months ago, I am completely sold on the value of this class now. Evolution Swim Academy has exceeded my expectations. Even their littlest swimmers get personalized attention. My daughter will be back next summer--and I hope Jack will be too. Thank you Evolution and thank you Jack!

Evolution Swim Academy is awesome! The trainers are very good with children, and are patient with…read morethem. Communication is great between parents and the coaches. They are committed to teaching your child how to swim properly, and enjoy doing it! They are encouraging and engaging with children. Bobby and Coach Eric are the best! I recommend ESA!

Joining the Laguna Niguel YMCA has changed my life! The people here are so nice and I've made many…read morefriends. Whatever your level of fitness is, the Y classes can accommodate you and you will be amazed at how improving your fitness will improve your life! I never thought that being in my 70s I would now be able to do so much more than I could 30 years ago.

I requested cancellation of my membership on September 8, 2026. However, management is now claiming…read morethat, based on the terms of my contract, my membership will not be cancelled until October 4, 2026, nearly a month after my original cancellation request. I acknowledge that I should have not reviewed the contract more carefully before signing it, and I accept responsibility for that. However, I still find this cancellation policy and the way my request has been handled to be unreasonable and unfair, particularly when I clearly communicated that I wanted to terminate my membership. Based on my experience, I strongly encourage prospective members to carefully review all cancellation terms before signing any agreement and to consider other gyms with more straightforward and customer-friendly cancellation policies.

My daughter has been coming to this studio since she was 3 - she's 7 now. Needless to say she…read moreadores it here!! She started with Musical Theatre and now she's there 3 times a week doing a bunch of classes. Tracy and her team of teachers are fantastic and you can tell they care about the children. Even the little tiny ones get plenty of stage time...it's all about encouragement and participation here. I have to mention the incredible costumes and awesome stage setup that the studio makes for the kids' shows. Lion King, Sing, Little Mermaid, Elf, Harry Potter, Alice and Wonderland, Mary Poppins were all fantastic shows to watch. We'll be a part of Center Stage Studio for a long time!

We joined The Center of Sage Studio last season, and it's been an incredible journey. My daughter…read morestarted off very shy, and now -- just a year later -- she's won two solo awards at recent competitions! She's grown so much as an actress, dancer, and singer. We're truly grateful we found this studio and are so happy to still be part of it!

My daughter loved pre-K at manzanita and just started kindergarten at south Laguna campus. It's…read morevery creative, calm, and welcoming. We've really enjoyed our experience. Miss Shannon, Mr. John and the entire Manzanuta team made our daughter feel safe and welcomed. South Laguna has also been a great start with Ms. Lisa being a class favorite and Ms. Katherine is so helpful. We haven't gotten to know everyone yet, and we are excited to.

Our daughter attended Kindergarden at the Manzanita campus and boy do I wish we could have packed…read moreup this delightful school and brought it with us when we moved to the east coast. Intimate and beautiful, the campus is a gem. Our daughter was instantly enchanted by all the stained glass, trees, flowers and chickens. Every classroom has its own outdoor space where home cooked family style lunches (often featuring food grown on Miss Anneliese's ranch) are served. The staff is equally nurturing and professional. The academics are solid: phonics based reading, Singapore math and handwriting without tears. My daughter started kindergarten not knowing how to read and tested into her new school one year above grade level. Weekly (or more) French, Spanish, German, American Sign Language, Music, Handcrafts and PE lessons are taught by specialty teachers. The school also hosts numerous social events throughout the year that help to foster a fun and active parent community. We remember our daughter's year at the Anneliese Manzanita campus with great fondness and wholeheartedly recommend it to any family looking for an enriching school experience.

This school is an excellent choice for your children if you want them to be in a Christian…read moreenvironment and receiving a well-rounded academic education. The teachers and administrators are dedicated to providing a positive learning environment. The class sizes are small, typically about 20 per class. My children started in kindergarten and are now in middle school at AVCS. They have advanced academically and socially, and they are well-prepared for high school honors classes. My children have also gotten to participate in band, orchestra, drama, art, choir, track, cheer-leading, and volleyball. AVCS offers many other sports and extracurricular activities as well. I am thankful for the Biblical teaching and the commitment to helping my children grow in the knowledge of God and in their personal faith. I also feel good about the Christian morals, values, and positive behaviors that are modeled at this school. You don't get that at the public schools. I highly recommend making the commitment to put your children here. The investment is one of the best you can make for your children's foundation in life.

Our two children attended Aliso Viejo Christian School for a combined total of 13 years. It was a…read morewonderful experience for them and our family The teachers were very hands on and worked closely with the parents to ensure success for the children. Our family made relationships that will certainly last a lifetime.

Everyone who works here is so encouraging to my now 6 year old to learn chess. And he has now…read morejoined the Friday night tournaments where he meets and plays other kids while learning to be independant. I think it's a great resource to have, a safe place for kids to hang out and learn something without screens. Even in school now with the use of iPads, kids don't use their hands and they don't interact like they used to. This is face to face interaction, learning to make friends with kids you don't know and just having educational fun.

My kids have been participating in Strategic Kids programs for years, and we couldn't be happier!…read moreThey've enjoyed on-campus chess, Friday Knight Chess at the Laguna Hills location, and the summer program through Capistrano Unified. Every summer, they look forward to attending and always come home excited about what they've learned. The instructors are not only passionate about teaching but also incredibly kind and encouraging. Strategic Kids has been such a positive influence in my children's growth and love for chess. I truly hope we can continue the summer program for many years to come!

An Amazing Community for Families and Fitness! Joining the…read moreYMCA has been one of the best decisions for our family! From the moment you walk through the doors, you are greeted with warmth. Lisa and Daryl at the front desk are exceptionally kind, and it speaks volumes that they take the time to know me by name, along with so many other members. My three children absolutely love going to the Kid Zone! The teachers are wonderful, incredibly kind, and know each child by name. They always have all sorts of new activities and fun crafts for the kids to do every single day. Knowing my little ones are happy, safe, and well-cared for makes my time at the gym completely stress-free. The workout classes are phenomenal. All of the instructors are super skilled, supportive, and truly take the time to get to know everyone in the class, helping to build a genuine sense of community. Beyond the staff, the members themselves are wonderful--everyone is so kind, constantly greeting each other, and sharing compliments. I would recommend the YMCA to every single person interested in joining a gym, especially families with young kids! It's a welcoming, vibrant community where both parents and children can thrive.

Great facility! The staff is very friendly and helpful. The grounds are lush and green, which isn't…read moresomething you typically see in a gym location. There are a variety of fitness classes, designed for adults of all ages, and a lot of workout works, with new equipment. They have a lot of other benefits for new members, like health and wellness, personal training and nutrition. I'm excited to get my health and fitness journey started at the YMCA of Mission Viejo.