We were looking for somewhere unique to take our daughter for her birthday and found Ark Wings. Our…read moredaughter had been expressing a desire to do some gymnastics recently, so we thought this would be a perfect way to try it out and let her have some fun at the same time. We setup the birthday party with the staff and showed up. The staff were very friendly and made sure the party was fun for all the party-goers. I was very happy with how my daughter and everyone else was treated, and now, even weeks later, she is still talking about how much fun she had.

Was really hoping for more coaching after going to a few tournaments and watching the coaches at…read morethe other gyms I realize how unqualified our coaches were and what was worse at the end of the season they hand out awards in my child who had won almost every tournament didn't win not one award but all the kids that took private lessons did it really upset my daughter

I have been taking groups camping for years. I met Luke Milam and discovered Apologia Outdoors…read moreearlier this year and could not be more pleased. I have been on 2 trips with Apologia and will continue to use them for every camping trip I take from here on out. Their knowledge of the outdoors and ability to teach survival skills has made our trips both fun and unique. The most important element in my opinion is that they use God's creation to teach the truths about who God is and the reality of His tremendous Gospel. I cannot reguard this ministry more highly and look forward to many more trips with them.

From the owner: Apologia Outdoors commits to having exceptional stewardship of God's opportunities and resources to…read moreequip God's people to build His church through outdoor ministry. Our definition of outdoor ministry is: "Using creation as a tool to reach people for Christ." Apologia Outdoors exposes the worldly misconception about possessions through wilderness experiences. God taught His people to pack light for maximum effectiveness. It is remarkable how much people enjoy outdoor experiences with so few material belongings. God's create is a natural setting to teach a counter cultural worldview that we need very few material possessions to enjoy a Godly life. Apologia Outdoors designs its trips to equip God's people to share Christ's love in word and deed. This is done by using creation as a stage to provide the necessary raining for individuals and churches. Apologia Outdoors views every believer as a missionary, and our passion is to evangelize the world by growing world-changing leaders. Even after the trip is over, it is our intent that these missionaries nurture disciples that nurture disciples. It is Biblical for every believer to show leadership in fulfilling the Great Commiss

My now 7 yr old grand daughter/daughter I'm adopting LOVES THIS CAMP. She has been a buckaroo week…read morein summer as a 6 yr old. Been to winter camp had a birthday party there. Loves going to camp so I put her in for 2 weeks this 2023 summer. Great fun and memories to be made. She takes swimming lessons each summer session $50 add on. She enjoys the art singing chants and friends she makes. TAKE A BAG WITH CRAYONS MARKERS COLRING BOOKS for their down time I didn't know that and mine had nothing while other girls laid on bunk coloring she was said about that. This summer we are better prepared.

I came here for UAB's student government retreat, and it was a great place for team building! Nice…read moreAC in the dining hall, and the food was good. We got served juicy chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, green beans, casserole, dinner rolls, and chocolate chip cookies. They also had a salad bar on the side. The lake is nice and calm. They have paddle boarding , canoeing, and the blob in the water. They also have a pool and basketball courts. The cabins are okay. It's pretty hot and humid on a September day, so make sure to turn the AC down. I wiped down the mattress with a Clorox wipe and it turned from white to brown. Pretty good place for a retreat. Not a good place for a neat freak.

Beautiful campgrounds here!…read more This is a well-kept Christian campsite! Includes several trails, a lake with several water-involved accommodations, fire pits etc. Everything you'd expect from an outdoor campgrounds facility. The dorm-style living and all of the buildings that I've ever gone in during my two visits here... are all very nice and designed well! Everything is clean and feels comfortable to live in for however long you're there. From the heart of birmingham, might take you 20-30 to get out there... depending on traffic, weather, and all other factors that disturb travel times. If you ever have a reason to go, I think you'll appreciate what this large campground facility has to offer!

My child loved his experience at this summer camp! They had weekly activities that really developed…read morehis social skills and educational skills.

Mrs. Holifield is very knowledgeable in the Education field, as she brings several years of…read moreexperience. She is sweet and welcoming. Your child will be loved and excel in all things education. Reach out, she's very responsive.

I do NOT recommend this business! Staff are not properly trained to handle toddlers!read more

If your child is of African American decent or have any special needs, I do not recommend this…read morecompany. The biggest mistake I've made as a mother is enrolling my son into this school. I regret not paying attention to the signs. The first one being the cotton stems and plants in the directors front office. The second sign was them calling my son pet/nicknames instead of his government, which I sent emails pleading them to address this situation. Also, my son is allergic to dairy and they still fed it to him although I provided them with a prescription from his nutritionist/ pediatric doctor. As the days went by things got worse. They would send my son home with a dirty diaper and snotty nose, he always had a diaper rash we could not get rid of, rushing to Children's emergency room became part of our routine. He caught the hand foot mouth disease twice within six months. He came home with bruises and whips on him. I was getting complaints of behavioral issues until I asked to see the tape of the accusations they were making and saw that children were abusing my son and the teachers were enforcing it! That was the last straw for me. Once I picked my son up it was during nap time and the rug they had him sleeping on was filthy. I have videos of it as well.

La Petite Academy I can leave my child with no worries all the teachers I've met are great I love…read morehow they interact and care for the kids the preschool teach Ms Jniya is a sweet person love her kind personality

Ms. Carol is an amazing teacher with a heart of gold all kids that come in contact with her truly…read morecomes to love her for her genuine kind heart and love for all kids and her with making a string impact on kids' life at such a young age the best school and teachers and just wanted to make sure everyone knows the amazing person she is inside and out and her love all people you will be amazing and will be a excellent school teacher one day soon!!

Our work group did a team building event at Activate. We had a ball!…read more This venue is located in Park South Plaza on Highway 31 in Vestavia Hills, next to Taziki's. Our manager paid for us to play 60 minutes. Before we went, we had to complete a waiver online and choose our game name. There were restrooms inside where you could change clothes (cause I heard if you are competitive, you would sweat a lot). They also have lockers - activated by a wrist key fob - so you could put your purse and keys somewhere safe. It's a dark area full of arcade rooms (maybe about 10 or 12 rooms in total). Each room has several games from which you can choose to play. Our group of 12 people were split into 3 teams of 4. The front desk attendant gave us all a wrist fob that we had to activate with our game account. The attendant explained how to play. Choose the game, all players scan their fob, then wait until the current team playing in the room exits before you go in. Scores are based on how well you do. If there is no one waiting outside the room after the game completes, you can move to the next level and continue playing. My team's first couple of games went so wrong and we questioned ourselves and our lives many times while playing. However, we got the hang of it and enjoyed ourselves so much! My favorite game was in the "Grid" room, where they called a color and the team had 5 seconds to get to a space with that color. So fun! If you are looking for a fun place to "be a kid again", this is the place to go!

Activate was so much fun and completely exceeded my expectations. Every room felt like stepping…read moreinto a real-life video game, and the challenges were the perfect mix of physical and mental. The staff was friendly, the place was super clean, and the whole experience was smooth from start to finish. If you're looking for a unique date night or group activity in Birmingham, this is absolutely worth it. I'm already planning my next visit!