Great experience taking the adult Watercolor 101 class in San Rafael. I decided to take this class…read moreas it has been decades since I did anything remotely fine art related. I thought watercolor would be an easy place to start, but it's actually probably one of the hardest painting mediums (though the easy clean-up does make up for it!). This class taught me the foundation watercolor painting techniques I was looking for to get me started in art again. Hana Buechel was a skilled and engaging instructor. She is friendly, very approachable and encouraging. She is also an exceptional artist. She really helped re-ignite my interest in painting and going to spend the summer putting what she taught me into practice. Hoping to take another class in the fall. Thanks Hana!

Such a great place. My daughter loved the class and learned a lot. Every time I picked her up I…read morewas amazed at what we was making. And Skye was an awesome teacher which is the most important thing. My daughter raved about her every week. Would totally recommend to anyone hoping to light that artistic fire within their kiddos!

My son has been going to Esporterz summer camps for a few years. He loves it, and he is tough to…read moreplease. Of course he enjoys the gaming, but he also gets excited for the other activities like tie-dyeing shirts and playing capture the flag. My son can have trouble fitting in with other kids, but he always feel comfortable at Esporterz

Esporterz is amazing! The team goes above and beyond in helping younger children learn the basics…read moreand they also encourage more experienced players to reach new goals. Nadia takes special care in where she places children around the room: friends next to each other, kids playing similar games next to each other, coding kids next to each other, etc.. Both of my children started summer camps there at age 7, and they always request to go back! My kids love the mix of gaming time with outdoor team activities- egg drop, capture the flag, etc... My younger son loves the coding program and is learning so much and he's very proud of what he can create with JavaScript. My older son is neurodivergent and feels totally supported, even when he changes his mind or needs different levels of involvement- the entire Esporterz team is Neuro-affirming and does a great job listening to each of their camper's needs. I always appreciate Nadia's clear communication and quick response time, she's very involved in all the best ways! We are extremely appreciative of the skills they are teaching our kids: it's not just sitting on a gaming screen all day, it's interacting with peers and gaining new skills. My kids can't wait to go back!

We just finished a great week at Camp Doodles in San Rafael. This was my son's first time and each…read moreday he came home w/ a great story about how much fun he had. Loved the crafts, games, skits and the counselors. Everyone was so nice, very helpful at check in and the daily lunch option was a nice bonus. You know it has been a good week when all the counselors get hugs on the last day! My boys have done a lot of different camps over the last few summers, we will definitely be returning!

My son (pre-K) and my daughter (K) both attended Camp Doodles last summer for the whole summer at…read morethe San Rafael Dominican Campus. From the moment we stepped on campus I could tell it was going to be a great summer. I wanted to stay and go to camp. My kids had a ball. Everyday was an adventure and they loved the photo slide show at the end of each day. I loved it too as I got to see what they did throughout the day. The best part about Camp Doodles is the Camp Counselors. They are all amazing and seem to truly enjoy the kids and the work they do. My kids were sad when the summer came to an end with it camp. We couldn't wait a whole year to go back and so were thrilled to see they offered Winter Camp Doodles over the school break. My kids slipped right back into the camp routine without skipping a beat. They are signed up again for this summer and keep asking how long until camp starts. As a working mom, it makes me feel good to know my kids are excited about where they will spend their day and I can't wait to hear all the stories each afternoon. I also think it is worth mentioning that Doodles is especially good for the younger campers. I was not worried about my kids getting lost in a crowd of older kids. The campers are put in age appropriate groups and with plenty of activities to choose from within in their age group. Water play day and bicycling days were especially popular with my kids. Did I mention the camp songs? Good times. We can't say enough about Camp Doodles and look forward to another great summer there. Can you Doodle?

JCC incorporates fun with a positive experience for a Jewish child. The kids sing, dance, laugh,…read morehave Shabbat, overnights (optional), swim, play outside, play inside...What more can you ask for from Camp? Swim lessons included and a REAL Summer with warm weather. Many of the counselors have been there since they were campers, and that says it all! ** UPDATE: Both of my children have gone there for several years now. I always get thrown off by all of the choices we, as parents, face every year with various summer options. Once again, I am so glad I've resisted every year and sent the kids to Camp Kehillah. The staff is very consistent (still), the days are filled with amazing activities and the program varies for the older kids (offering lots of field trips and age appropriate games).While I love the Jewish aspect, our neighbor has gone who is not Jewish and they also love it feeling it's more community oriented than religious. Overall, an amazing experience.

This was our two kids second summer at Camp Kehillah. And another successful one…read more Some highlights were swimming everyday, the counselors (terrific and really tuned into the kids), and day trips (always the best part of the week to fun destinations like ice skating and Ripley's Believe it or Not...). Tracy is in charge and she always makes me feel like my kids are in wonderful hands. We will be back!

Magical coastal place. Open to the public. Educational programs available. Reservations required…read morefor overnight camp.

The three stars are for my experience at an event. It looks like a great place to take kids to…read morelearn about the environment and animals, etc. I would give it an extra star for the gorgeous views. It loses stars for the reasons stated below. For a more formal event, it's not ideal for older people especially. (those over 80 and those with any disability) There is a somewhat steep and uneven slope down to the Yurt area where the ground is flat but again, uneven and covered with hay. This caused shoes and feet to be covered in dust soon after arriving. This would be ok if wearing proper sneakers or others made for walking on that type of surface. Wearing the clothes we did, gave us no protection from ticks which the website indicated are prevalent there. In addition, the only restrooms are porta potties. This is a little rustic for a formal event and not so easy for people in wheel chairs. There is no lighting on this path back up to the parking lot. This is entirely unsafe after the sun has gone down. All of that said, I would recommend this venue for a school field trip where students are dressed appropriately and are visiting during daylight hours. I would not, however, recommend it for a formal event.

My six year old has had a lot of fun here. She really enjoys being able to choose her own…read moreactivities, and especially likes the sewing room and bounce house and splashing in the sprinklers on the water days. It is so wonderful for parents that they have long hours and I can drop off and pick up according to my schedule for the day. It is also incredibly helpful that they provide lunch and snacks - it makes my mornings much smoother.

Easy great for any kids good food to fuel them through the day!…read moreEasy drop off pick up

Every kid is different. Some really benefit and thrive in an environment that is quiet and…read morestructured, while others do great in chaos-where they can burn off their energy and let go; especially if they have been stuck in a quiet, structured environment at school all day. While this after school camp is chaotic and loud and messy, it allows kids to let go and be themselves. And if they need a quiet space to do homework, it is provided in the "homework room" Another huge plus is that Andrews camps has thought of everything as far as making it easy, convenient and affordable for working parents, which is a rare find in Marin (what's up with some camps only offering 9am-3pm hours with no extended care? Not really a solution for working parents!) They offer shuttles that will pick up your kid from school, great hours that work for pretty much any family (7:00pm latest pick up time) and will even escort your kid to gymnastics class next door at The Cave if they are enrolled. They have something for every kid, computer learning games, legos, arts and crafts, trampoline, slide, dance parties and karaoke. The staff are very nice and helpful. Their pricing is SUPER reasonable and flexible (you can sign up for unlimited or pay hourly, whichever makes the most sense for your schedule) I am very happy that we found Andrews Camps, my daughter loves it and it has relieved a ton of stress for our working parent household.

Andrew's Camp is absolutely fantastic! My daughter had such an amazing time here. She came home…read moreevery day excited to show me what she made and these weren't your typical coloring or watercolor projects. They did real, supply-intensive arts and crafts that were so creative and fun. The staff clearly put a lot of thought and effort into planning activities that keep kids engaged, happy, and proud of what they create. It's rare to find a camp that offers this level of hands-on, imaginative experience.

It has been an amazing experience all around! School of Rock San Rafael has outstanding instructors…read moreand staff who truly care about the kids. They combine high expectations with high support and foster a positive, kind, and mutually supportive environment. It's not a given that kids will be encouraging and inclusive in group settings, but the fact that SoR consistently brings together bands where the students are supportive and kind to one another speaks volumes. The non-teaching staff are also incredible--great communicators, always warm, friendly, and helpful. This program has been a life-changing, inspiring, and incredibly positive experience. Thank you to everyone at SoR San Rafael for everything you do!

Very poor communication - took them over a week just to get back to my voicemail. No one answers…read morephone as well.

When registering for camps, we parents are hoping that our kids will spend time outside, have fun…read morelearning skills(social and otherwise), and make friends all in an environment with caring adults who keep us informed. Our family found this with Mountain Camp Marin. Our six-year-old attended for one week, Harry Potter week, last year and he thoroughly enjoyed himself. The pennant flag he received is still prominently displayed in his room. This is a special memory for him. He wants to return this summer and so does little brother.

Excellent experience. The camp is organized and well run. The staff is engaging and attentive. They…read moreoffer lots of activities and the elective process gave my son some sense of control. Overall a summer highlight.

My boys loved attending Little Tree Studios for art classes. They drew beautiful castles, and some…read moreamazing dragons. My son describes Nicole, their art teacher, as "super nice, helpful, and very caring." That's an 8-year old talking. They developed an even greater interest in art and drawing. It made my heart melt when they came home with their framed art :) It's now hanging in the walls of our home, and we hope to bring them back for more classes.

We have been here several times for different kids activities, and each time we are more impressed…read morewith how creative and thoughtful Nichole is in her approach to kids' art projects. We have been here for date night a couple times, where the kids do a cool project associated with an animated movie, on a Friday evening for 3 hours, while we grab dinner in the Mission. We threw a birthday party here for our 7 year old daughter and her friends, which was a big hit. And we had our 5 year old in a week camp during school spring break, where he and a cast of 12 kids were guided in creating a performance play. Each time our kids have been thrilled and excited about their activities, while Nichole and the staff have an organized and attentive approach.