Our son has been in Quiet Heart for coming up on 2 years now - He loves it and we love what it is…read moreteaching him. This is something he looks forward to every week, happily will walk away from video games to attend, and the confidence/skills he has acquired are amazing! The leadership pushes and encourages kids to grow, challenge themselves, learn and refine their skills, etc. We do both cub scouts and this - I have to say that Quiet Heart really hits the mark with all the outdoor learning my son is seeking and goes well beyond what our pack has been able to do. Highly recommend Quiet Heart to any parent who's kids love outdoors, survival, etc. It's one of our favorite activities our son is involved in.

Two of our kids have been with quiet heart doing a homeschool class for a few years now. These…read moreteachers have played a major role in their lives and I know my kids love these guys and we are better people because of them. It's clear to see the teachers love for teaching, children and the outdoors and if you get a chance to have your kiddo in their classes~ take it!

With gyms recently closed for covid the pool being open was much appreciated. I think it's vital…read morethat people have a way to get out of the house and get some exercise especially in our cold/wet Washington winters. A reservation system is in place where you schedule an hour session online. I've been booking the lazy river which allows for 3 users at once, but has the current turned off. You can make use of the water weights and get in an arm work out and do your own version of river fitness. I do wish the water was a little warmer. The hot tub is also open (no jets allowed), but only to 2 people at once, with masks required. The sauna is closed. This pool has stricter restrictions than another pool in the area, so it may make you feel safer if you are fearful of covid. There are lots of children around in the classrooms nearby, but I have seen none in the pool on any of my recent visits. It also appears it is much easier to get a lap lane here, which has been a challenge at another local pool. I've never been at a time when the session was full and it's really reasonably priced, especially for Mountlake Terrace residents.

Recently moved to the area and decided to try this public pool on. Sunday morning. Overall not a…read moregreat experience for my kiddo and I. We arrived early to be sure that we could purchase a pass for the 1.5 hour block of leisure swim time. Once we got in, a less than friendly lifeguard walked over and looked right at me and said that I could enter the pool if I had showered first. Not one single person went and showered first and no one else was told to shower. My child was already in the pool. We paid around $13 for 1.5 hours of a very crowded toddler swim area that was about one foot deep.

Our family has been involved with Tessera for six years now, and during that time it has been a…read morecornerstone for our life in so many ways. We tried five different preschools before discovering the magic of this place. I'll always be grateful for the memories and foundation Tessera has given our children and for the connections we've made with other families through this preschool. When you enter Tessera, you might just see a typical preschool--DON'T BE FOOLED! ;-) Tessera is anything but typical! If you look more carefully, you'll notice the culture of the school is present in every nook and cranny of the place. The owner, Linda, provides an enriching environment with specially curated art projects, decor, sensory materials, books, costumes, puzzles, and toys that usually follow a theme. The kids have freedom to explore. She allows ample activity time during the day as well, so more active children can run around, climb, and play more physical games to their liking. I am in love with the process-oriented focus of the art projects she makes available to the kids. You won't find the kids producing uniform preschool art. The art that comes out of this place is meant to strengthen and develop a child's confidence and enjoyment in the process of creation. What does that look like? It completely varies according to the child! The enrichment programs Linda offers have varied over the years including music, dance, sewing, ceramics, ASL, and nature programs. They are run by visitors who are professionals in their fields. My kids have enjoyed all of them immensely. Linda's background is in early childhood development and education, but she's also a parent, so she understands the realities of family life and has a great perspective. She is flexible to the needs of a family. I believe her greatest strengths are her intuitive ability to tune in with the kids, her kind and gentleness in her interactions with them, and her belief in their natural abilities. She is not an adult who gets in the way of a child. She is, however, a great coach to the kids when conflict arises. I knew Tessera was the right place for us when I saw how she addressed conflict. She does not punish (no time-outs, no withdrawal of privileges, no unkind voices or words), but rather has the kids talk to each other. She usually focuses on the child who is upset or hurt, asking them to tell the other child how they feel or helping them stand up for her/himself. She never forces "sorry" out of the other child, but instead focuses on cultivating their empathy. When that fails, because at a certain age and for certain kids it is unrealistic to expect certain behavior, she is particularly adept in anticipating situations before they arise. I could go on and on about how enriching Tessera has been for our lives. I look forward to many more years of my kids' involvement with Tessera. (I'm so happy she offers programs serving kids up to age 10!)

I've had three kids at Tessera and all of them are treated and loves as individuals, with their…read moreparticular artistic interests and needs being thoughtfully addressed. I've learned a lot from about patience and communication with kids from the owner and head teacher, Linda. She is one of the most level headed, calm people I have ever met. The community is great too.

I participated in summer programs through the Frances Anderson Center when I was growing up. It was…read moreperfect with both of my parents working, the fall program would keep us social and active for a good portion of the day while they were at work. On-site activities were fun and the counselors consistently jovial. One of my favorite parts of the program was field trip days. We would walk somewhere and spend some time there. The walking component made sure we did not adventure too far and kept us kids active. Sometimes we would go to Yost Pool and swim, sometimes we would walk to the McDonald's on Edmonds Way, and one time we even went to a nearby brewery and got to craft our own Root Beer. It was a fun place to spend time during the summer when I was a child.

The Edmond's Art Festival on Father's Day week-end (Friday through Sunday for nearly 50 years) is…read moremy favorite thing to do all year long & it encompasses this building & the surrounding baseball field with hundreds of sites selling all kinds of incredible handmade paintings, crafts & food stands.

My daughter went to the Alderwood Boys and Girls for summer camp this year. I chose this based on…read morethe weekly cost, flexibility in cancellation, and location. Due to the lack of recent reviews, I didn't know what to expect. Overall, my daughter had a great experience! They were a little less structured than other summer camps (in activities) but she was still happy and I liked how flexible pickup and drop off times were (as long as we did not go over 10 hours). It worked well for both parent's schedule. Unfortunately, they couldn't offer any field trips this summer (at least when my daughter went from mid-July to mid-August). Would recommend.

I love the offers of the Alderwood Boys and Girls club. I played soccer through them about 20 years…read moreago and had a fantastic time. I have now enrolled my son in their basketball program and it was quick and easy, also the two people I spoke to over the phone were so helpful and friendly.

My son attended camp roots for nearly a year . He loved it and still talks about it weekly . If…read moreyour kid loves the outdoors this school / camp is definitely for them . I only wish we lived closer so we could continue going.

My children were past students of April's Play School, a Pre-K program that she directed 5 years…read moreago. After a few years of happy learning alongside great friends in a nurturing environment and we sent our daughter off to Kindergarten with a full heart and a thirst for learning. April's Play School was a very peaceful place filled with laughter and respectful friends. A couple years following her final Pre K class, she decided to bring the same fun curriculum to an outdoor summer camp and invite older kids to join along as participants or even junior counselors. Our youngest joined in for a week of camp along with her cousins. They had an amazing time. It's so fun to know that the kids are just being kids (with supervision), in nature, making up games and stories, building forts or even doing a structured project like washing berries and making jam. They took hikes and collected bugs. They did kid stuff and got dirty and maybe a little sweaty and they just had a blast. I was thrilled to hear that Camp Roots was gearing up for a 6 week run this summer. I immediately signed my little one up for 3 weeks and my Freshman aged son up to participate in the volunteering program. I'm expecting the same old thing as last time: slightly dirty, extremely happy & tired kids, competing with each other to over share their accomplishments of the day with me over dinner. It's soul filling to drop the hyper academic stuff for a few weeks and watch the kids truly enjoy (fairly) unstructured summer play. Go Camp Roots!!!

The school is now called "Horizon." We've been attending for 3 years and now have 2 kids enrolled…read more It's an AMAZING school! The teacher's are fantastic. They truly care about all the kids and do everything they can to provide a safe and fun learning environment. One unique aspect of Horizon that is great for our kids, is that the students rotate on a set schedule to different theme classes every 30 min (themes include, computer class, Spanish, art, math, reading, etc.) with their teacher. So your child is guaranteed a diverse learning environment with lots of creative opportunities in lots of different areas. We LOVE Horizon! We definately recommend it to all families looking for a caring pre-K to 1st grade environment where their kids will learn to love learning.

This special neighborhood school is Richmond Beach's hidden gem! The teachers are warm and caring…read moreand the curriculum is phenomenal. Theme based learning at its best. Small class settings with well planned lessons. My son loves changing classes and loves his teacher Miss Britt! There is a great emphasis on the arts and families are invited to enjoy stage productions several times a year. It is wonderful to see your kid perform on stage! We love the different classrooms including math, art, and computer. The kids have a full gym and take gross motor classes everyday which include everything from riding bikes to yoga! There is a beautiful outdoor playground complete with a tire swing and sandbox. Parents are very involved helping to create a wonderful tightly knit nurturing community. The entire staff truly loves the work they do and it shows! We wish we would have been able to send our oldest child to Horizon as we see a huge difference in the quality of education our youngest child is getting. A truly amazing school!

We love Creative Coding. Our son attended Summer Coding Camps for 4 years. These classes gave him…read morethe confidence, perspective, and skills to be comfortable with computer technology and the magic of creating his own content and applications. Now he does his own video editing, creates custom designed athletic shoes, and various social media applications. He still codes. Creative Coding provides a fun, safe, and inspiring environment for kids to learn. Far from being another boring technical class, this program encourages kids to be creative, innovative, and work together to create what inspires them. They don't even notice that they are working in a structured environment, based on the best science, using industry standard software logic and programming principles. Our experience is that kids really love Creative Coding programs, they learn tons of valuable skills and have fun doing it, and leave with confidence in their ability to take on new and challenging projects, work well with others, and adapt to changing conditions while they work. The staff have always been inspiring, supportive, adaptable enough to work with different learning styles, and technically competent. The CEO, Eric, sets the tone for a fun and challenging environment. He seems like a big kid (though a talented adult) who can't wait to see his students faces light up as they learn and succeed. He is a dedicated family man of the highest character, with a wise business mind and a passion for doing what is right; helping kids and families learn and grow in a positive environment. I'd recommend Creative Coding to any family looking for not only computer training, but even just a positive place to spend down time; a great alternative to other after school care or summer/weekend camps.

We love Creative Coding 4 Kids. My daughters go to Bryant and Eckstein. Neither one would say they…read moreenjoy math. Science is interesting to them, but not at the top of their list. They loved Creative Coding 4 Kids. I've watched as different instructors at CC4K engage and interact with the girls, learn their interests, and adapt the lessons and materials to their needs. My daughter is now enrolled in the after school program. Creative Coding for kids understands the need for individual attention in the education environment. Too many activities are diluted by high student to instructor ratios. Learning to code, especially for student who are just starting to build an interest in STEM subjects, requires individual attention. Creative Coding 4 Kids has a successful model worth supporting.

Kiddo loved the freedom, I loved the flexibility. We are planning to try out the winter experience…read morecoming up.

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.