This is a beautiful venue for any of your summer needs and an incredible place for young kids to…read moreget that perfect experience growing up and being in nature! The staff at this establishment are incredibly accommodating and you can truly feel the family vibe just walking through the grounds! We looked into having our wedding here and were given a free, in depth, fun tour of the beautiful grounds and anyone who has every been here can confirm, it is some of the most beautiful sites you will ever see! Fully recommend this venue!

From the owner: Camp Fircom is a summer camp, outdoor school, and retreat/wedding venue on Gambier Island.read more

Drop in splatter painting was fun for my toddler. He enjoyed getting paint everywhere…read more girls at the front were nice

I would never bring my kid here again…read more I bought a 1 hr drop in session through livingsocial and I thought it would be fun for my 4-year-old. Since it was advertised as a class, I imagined there would be activities or enough supervision to satisfy a child for one hour. NOOOOOOO... they basically gave us one piece of paper and paint, then go ahead, do your thing kid. No instructions, no activities, no prompts. For extra paper or canvas you have to pay extra. That didn't make sense to me. If you were to advertise it as a one hour class, then it's a one hour class. Enough activities to fill up an hour. If it is an art session for one painting, then it's a session with supplies included for ONE painting. That wasn't the worst thing though. We came back earlier than the one hour mark to check up on my girl. We found her wandering around the foyer area with absolutely no supervision. It was a completely open area from the back to the front so any child can just wander off, or worse, any person can walk in and just grab a child. Their staff should have done something to keep her inside. Scrap paper, crayons, play dough, ANYTHING. And for that matter, even if they couldn't handle her, ISN'T THAT WHY WE LEFT THEM TWO CELL PHONE NUMBERS?!?!! When we picked her up, no one noticed, no one acknowledged us. If I were a kidnapper, Kidoodles is the place to go. That was completely unacceptable and the staff were completely irresponsible. NEVER again.

My daughter has been taking music lessons here for 4 years and it's been consistently of high…read morequality. It's been great to see the improvement over the years. The instructors and the staff are all very professional and experienced. Our daughter's teacher is a good fit. The class structure is very rigid. Do not expect any credits if you need to skip a week. On the flip side, the instructors are allowed to cancel with short notice for their own personal reasons. Our daughter's teacher has musical commitments a few times each year and this she misses out on lessons 4 or 5 times a year. The actual spaces can be hit and miss. Our daughter is in a small room in the basement, with very poor acoustic control, immediately adjacent the early learning room where very young kids clang and bang loudly on instruments including pianos and other loud instruments. Not very condusive to a quality private lesson environment for our child. In general we are happy.

Place des Arts is wonderful! They have courses for children as well as adults in everything from…read moremusic, dancing, drama, visual arts and more. I have taken three courses here (two spinning classes and a weaving class, as well as a short felting workshop) and have loved them all. The instructors are so knowledgeable and experienced that even in a beginner class you come out of it feeling like you can take on any project. If you are interested in the arts, this place will surely have something for you. And one of the best things about them, other than how incredibly affordable the classes are, is that they offer most of their programs in the evenings as well as during the day so those who work or go to school can still go.

France's Sewing School is the perfect fit for those who are looking to learn how to sew for the…read morefirst time or those who wish to improve their skills. In a fun, positive, and relaxed learning environment, students have the opportunity to gain experience through an array of hands on projects. France is an extremely knowledgeable teacher who works very closely with her students. The small class sizes allow for plenty of one on one time. I highly recommend France's Sewing School to those looking for strong sewing experience and a chance to explore personal creativity. Suitable for both younger and mature students, France's Sewing School is a great choice for those seeking sewing expertise.

France's sewing school is a wonderful place for any child to learn sewing. The classes offered…read moregenerally consist of 4-6 kids, making it easier for the teacher to help each student individually. The sewing machines are easy to use, and students have the freedom to choose their own project based on their level of experience. Truly a great way to learn how to sew or knit.

My 6 year old daughter really enjoyed her time at Believe in Your Child this summer. She learned…read moreto bake yummy treats. She also learned how to weave a little mat. I was very impressed with a set motivational paper keys the teacher taught and explained to the kids. The day camp size is small with lots of one on one interaction. I really liked the age appropriate and unique projects that my daughter brought home. Another positive note is that there is lots of parking up the hill from Hastings. We will definitely enroll this summer for another day camp.

From the owner: At Believe In Your Child, we develop programs that are exciting and fun - Computer Coding, Game…read moreDesign, Robotics, Art & Cooking, Board Games, Science Experiments, and much more. Our programs are designed to broaden the skills and experience of school learners.

$11/pp for a few oppourtunities to feel the effect of gravity on ur body?…read moreIn my opinion is a wee bit pricey. If they were guided lessons maybe but I will say my kid loved it,but as I am not certified in gymnastics I lack the knowledge to truly benefit from these gymnastic beams,rings and ramps and such so in my opinion, a trained guide for correct and safe use should be included in the lofty $11 fee. Js. I will say that my white socks were absolutely clean after our session so this tells me that they diligently clean all surfaces thoroughly.Even the lobby floors were squeaky clean. For vestibular therapy, Club Aviva is the ticket. Appy Trails, Brianm Ur foodieatlarge.yelp.ca

I just witnessed a child who was injured receive no medical attention, not even an ice pack…read more The bathrooms are disgusting. Their refund policy is laughable. I tried to cancel a single class for my two kids three months in advance. I was told it would be a $25 fee for each. The class cost $42! I said fine, if there's a one time, then fee cancel all my classes (over$500). Suddenly their policy changed to be a 20% admin cancellation fee. So if you sign up for a class here be sure you don't need to cancel and don't leave your kid here alone.

Poorly run, mistakes when getting your completed items. Young staff who don't know what they are…read moredoing.

Walked in randomly and was able to sit and paint, and make something for my adult kids. The lady…read more(assuming the owner) was friendly and helpful. She even shipped my pieces to me as I'm not from the area. They arrived sooner than expected. She estimated a few weeks. I had them within a week. The items arrived damaged-free and more pretty than I expected (I'm far from an artist), so I am very happy with the outcome and afternoon spent at Bella Ceramica.

I went here for the one day belaying lesson at the climbing gym. I picked this place as they offer…read morelessons at more affordable price (65 CAD) compared to the the other competitor within Greater Vancouver area. Climbing shoes, harness, and grigri rental is included in the lesson price. The instruction given was clear, and helpful. They also tested me by purposely doing things wrong (grigri on the wrong side, the rope is too long, etc), and asked me to verify that everything is good to go. I got the chance to belay the other lesson taker, and the instructor would pointed out what habit I need to fix. After the lesson, I got a piece of paper to review what I learned today. I also got a bit of free time to climb on my own. 7 days trial is included in lesson so that you can climb and practice more. The oval climbing gym offers bouldering (small section), lead, and speed climbing. Pretty solid climbing gym in my opinion!

We toured the interior and it was a pretty amazing. Different sport groups we saw were: ice hockey,…read morebasketball, volleyball, rock climbing, exercise room, yoga. The place is huge with a gift shop on the main entry way. Street parking.

I wish there was an option for zero stars. Our experience at the Langley soccer and bike summer…read morecamp was very disappointing. My son was physically and verbally bullied by another boy, who was also doing this to other kids and the staff. His parents weren't notified about his behaviour until my husband talked to them. To top it off my son's bag of extra clothes that was labelled with his name was somehow lost. Getting an email response from them is like pulling teeth. I was told multiple times they'd get back to me and never did until I followed up. I eventually got fed up and gave up. We will not be back and do not recommend.

If you like paying $500 for your child to learn next to nothing in the swimming pool, this is a…read moregreat program for you. Save your money and sign up for lessons through the City of Vancouver or City of Burnaby.