My son Jack has been attending 5 or 6 years now, starting in 2nd grade. Simply put, the camp and…read moreits director Brad are incredible! Its hard to drop him off, I want to get out and participate in the activities.Where to begin...well first off its super well run by a well-trained friendly staff. They help with everything including applying sun screen at beginning of the day. Kids are assigned to a coach with same age kids, and let me tell you these coaches are hand-picked- super nice, love kids and know their sports. You can tell many of them play elite sports themselves. The camp is well programmed with different themes each week- basketball one week, Olympic week the next. Competitive but in good way. Lunch is really good- food kids like to eat like Popeye's chicken, pizza, and Fridays they grill hot dogs and hamburgers for the kids. Pickup and dropoff is fast and easy and location right off the highway- or there is bus pickup from many Northside locations. We moved to Park Ridge but Jack insisted he attend camp regardless (he met his best friend there) so Mom and Dad take turns driving him an hour each way sometimes (so worth it). They have a great photog who sends out super cool videos each week. Field trips to Cubs games and water parks. Its so great we usually sign him up for most of the the summer, and take advantage of the early bird pricing before January 1st each year. We cannot wait for the camp to start this summer, its hard to imagine a summer sports camp as good at this one. Its hard to summarize it all here but if anyone has questions, please call or text me at 773-805-9305 for honest straightforward info.

We've been part of the Hi-Five family for five years now, and this summer marks our second with…read moretheir incredible sports camp--and we couldn't be happier! From the moment you arrive, you feel the energy, the care, and the genuine love for kids that radiates from everyone, especially Danny. He's not just running a camp--he's building a community. Kind, accommodating, and endlessly thoughtful, Danny treats every camper like they're his own. It's rare to find someone so personally invested in making sure every child feels seen, supported, and celebrated. The camp itself is a dream for any sports-loving kid. Whether your child is trying something new or honing their skills, the coaches and staff create a fun, safe, and inclusive environment where confidence and friendships flourish. And for us parents who suffer from a little FOMO during the day--don't worry! The team does an amazing job capturing the magic and posting photos that truly reflect the joy and excitement of camp life. (Okay, maybe we wish there were even more pictures--but that's just because every moment looks so fun!) Hi-Five isn't just a camp--it's a place where kids grow, laugh, and make memories that last. We're so grateful to be part of it and can't wait for many more summers to come!

Banner is better than any other day camp. I've been to I hope the work there someday all the…read morecounselors are nice. Their programs are amazing and they do will do anything for you best day camp ever thank you banner

This is possibly the most expensive day camp in the north shore. I tried to convince my son to just…read morego for half the summer to which he responded "but mom - I don't like banner day camp....i LOVE it." And this is a kid who I would have to force to attend basically all other camps so imo it's money well spent. My son (and many of his friends) seem to think this is so much more fun than any other camp they've attended. There's a lot of bells and whistles like water slides, trampball, a lake, dune buggies and a petting farm for younger kids etc. They also get to choose many of their own activities as they get older and my son absolutely loved spending his days playing basketball and participating in their sports league. For those more adventurous the adventure elective looks pretty fun too! It reminds me a lot of overnight camp, but they come home at the end of the day,which is ideal for those (like my son) who aren't ready to be away from home quite yet. I did think their daily communication paled in comparison to our last camp, but I think a lot depends on your unit leader. They have the unit leader call home every few weeks (or maybe even every week for the littles) to check in, which is amazing. It didn't seem like my unit leader knew my son that well and the call felt more like a formality, but by our last call I felt like she had a good grasp of my sons interests. We also didn't get many pictures, but I was told the other groups got way more so may have just they were getting to a more independent age. And since my son isn't little anymore and I see him daily I don't care too much about the pictures. I will say he absolutely loved his counselor and even received a letter from him in the mail, which he was so excited about. What I mostly care about is the BIG smile when he gets off the bus with so Banner gets 5 stars for that alone!

Took my 7 year old son here for an 8 year old bday party- really cool idea for a unique bday…read moreparty. They played Minecraft , and were guided by a couple of staff members . The kids all loved and talked about all they played even after they were done. Plus- they do camps and coding classes. Neat/unique!

I have trained players at Jet and have seen Stanley Cup winner Ben Eager work with all levels of…read morepassionate players. There is no better teacher who also demonstrates excellence. The facility is the best on and off ice training center of its kind. Training some of the top prospects in the country. want to maximize your potential? Train at Jet! Randy Jordan USA Hockey Master Level Coach

The location is actually on 1820 Pickwick in Glenview, IL. It was super easy to set up private…read moretraining session with B. Eager. He was super perceptive & helped my son with hockey fundamentals while making it fun. Worth every penny. I see benefits beyond the rink. Facility is clean and maintained.

The coaches are great and they have a great team program. I drive far bc I the one I live next to…read moredoes not care about the girls like Flips! They want to see them succeed and do well!!

My son attended Flips Gymnastics when he was 3 and 4 years old. It is a very nice gym with a lot…read moreof professional equipment, where older kids train for competitions. Being a past gymnast myself, it was nice to see good equipment and teachers letting little kids use it (carefully). They also have a toddler section where little ones spent most of their time. My son loved it there, however was at times he would get bored because some little kids who didn't want to participate were essentially wasting other kids time/turns. It wasn't the kids fault by any means, the teachers just didn't handle tantrums and bad attitude very well. Instead of letting those who don't want to participate sit out, they spend more individual one-on-one time with that kid, while other just waited their turn. Which was not fair to the other kids who were ready go and their thing. Thankfully this didn't happen too often. But when it did, it was very annoying to see. Another major gripe I have with flips is the location of their changing area. It's located right next to the main lobby, with doors that open directly to the outside. The dressing space is pretty tiny, and when one group finishes class and goes to change while the next group arrives to change for their class, there is literally no place to stand. And then, little kids have to walk by the exit doors in order to get to the gym area, which is always in use because people leave and enter all the time. So when it's winter time and freezing temps, barefoot and leotard clad little kids are very cold having to walk by the open doors and then stand in the lobby (10 feet away) waiting for their teacher to come get them for their class! Aside from these two negatives (for me), it's really a very accommodating and fun place for little kids to develop their physical abilities.

This review relates to a wedding reception held at the Takiff Center. The reception has only been…read moreover for a few hours, and I feel so strongly about the experience that I'm writing before I even get to bed. These folks are top notch! I wasn't involved in the planning or budgeting, so I can't speak to those aspects, but from the moment we got into the property to set up to the last moments of tear down the staff was nothing short of exceptional. They were consistently able to help us with any questions we had. They assisted us when the layout needed a few modifications. They went out of their way to make us feel welcome and cared for while we prepared. They were available exactly when promised, as was the space. After the event they were so helpful with tear down. Giving us good directions about what we needed to do and how we should proceed. We couldn't have had such a successful event without their assistance!! And I haven't even described the venue itself! It is lovely. The room we used was spacious enough for all of our tables and a dance floor too. The kitchen was ample and situated nearby. The outdoor area was perfect for cocktail hour and cool respite from dancing. The light fixtures in the event room are gorgeous and the ceilings are high. We had a terrific event and would recommend it to anyone having an event.

This center offers yoga and other exercise classes. They function as a community center but the…read moreprices are not low for a park district. There are conference rooms, fitness studios and a community hall.

I am a teacher and was unhappy with my kindergartener's school. She simply hated school and no…read morechild should hate kindergarten! My wife attended this school for junior high and she said it was the best years of her academic life ! After our first tour, I thought I died and went to heaven. We literally nicknamed the school "Ed utopia". Let me say as an educator with 20 years experience, it takes a lot to impress me. This school has it all. Amazing teachers that truly care, a community sense where every teacher (no matter the grade) knows every child, multiple teachers for every class, ridiculous technology innovation, opportunities for public speaking, and the parents truly join together and get to know one another and help each other in true community form. I now have a fifth grader and first grader here. We live 30 minutes away but it is well worth the drive for the experiences my children have that only this school could provide . You will not be disappointed in this school.

Dont work at this school. It doesnt care about there staff. all they care about is how much money…read morethey can raise. and put in there own pay checks. how many schools can pay there head over 250,000 per year? The school for the very special!!! kids. NO brains just parents with money.

The female. Pickleball instructor is not good. She is partial to people she likes and ignores the…read morerest of the class. She doesnt teach that much. Go elsewhere for lessons.

I cannot say enough good things about both their preschool and summer camps. My daughter was so…read moreattached to me that when I sent her to preschool she THREW UP....they were able to handle this in such away that she ended up finally being comfortable enough to be away from me a few hours a day... Their camps are OUTSTANDING and the kids ASK to go to camp...(after telling me there is no way they are going to camp) Paul Nielson runs a tight ship and it shows. I love everything about their camps and schools,