We took our third-grade class to the outdoor lab on a beautiful Arlington day. Ms. Fox, Mr. Moose,…read moreand Mr. fish were awesome docents that kept her students engaged from the moment we got there (with Chocolate) until we left. The Outdoor Lab is an Arlington Public Schools gem. They host third, fifth, and seventh grade students all year long. The lesson we received was on simple machines. The fifth-graders get to spend the night and their lesson is about water, I don't know what the seventh graders do when they get there. if your kids ever get the opportunity to go you should go with them. It is a great experience for all

My daughter had an amazing time at one of Adventure Links' summer day camp weeks. She would get…read morepicked up at a spot in Vienna early in the morning then get outdoors-ed all day long. Sometimes they'd go to the park in Clifton (for a lot of the same team building exercises my wife's company had done there); on another day, the kids went caving; and on another day, they went canoeing and swimming. Every evening, she would come back exhausted and happy. What more can you ask for?

Adventure Links has a talented, experienced crew with innovative ideas and a well-trained staff…read more I'm a fan! Most people know Adventure Links for their popular camp programs for children and teens. However, they also offer stellar corporate team building programs, which is how I got to know them. About five years ago, as the CEO of a growing company of 20 professionals, I was struggling with how to address some growing pains and spice up our upcoming quarterly retreat. A friend recommended Adventure Links, so I scheduled a meeting with Anna, the CEO. Anna came to my office and interviewed me to understand my business, our challenges, and what I hoped to accomplish. She asked many questions, listened, and took notes. The next week, we took our team of 20 to their retreat location. Anna and her team had put together an all-day agenda of activities that went way beyond simple ropes courses. What surprised and "sold" me on them was how she'd managed to incorporate our growing pains into her exercises in meaningful ways. Sure, we had fun and bonded, but more importantly most of us began to see certain everyday problems in meaningful new ways, with fresh solutions. To this day our team references those exercises like old Seinfeld episodes. After each exercise - some physically challenging and all mentally challenging - Anna would bring us together and help us draw correlations to some of our corporate issues. It helped that she has a sharp wit and great sense of humor. She and her team also knew when to push and put us on the spot to drive home a point. Six months later, we wanted to bring Adventure Links back for another quarterly retreat, but this time due to bad weather we had to do the exercises in our office. They totally pulled it off! The indoor exercises were unique and again gave us a fresh perspective on both issues and people. An example - during one intense exercise where we split into two teams, a junior staff person had a "eureka!" moment with a brilliant solution to a problem, and spontaneously took control of our team, which included several executives. I had no idea this young lady was so intellectually gifted and capable of leadership under pressure. How valuable is that information for an employer? My firm has engaged Adventure Links several times since then, all with success. When my children are old enough, I'll be sending them to the Adventure Links camps...I know they'll learn and have fun. Adventure Links rocks!

I highly recommend this school for your children. We have no complains: the school is clean and…read morewell maintained. The teachers are all engaged and reputable. The children's food is well made with good ingredients. I have zero complaints about the school for the 3.5 years my child attended. If we were able, we would continue to use this school exclusively.

My children have attended HCA since 1/2022. We decided to the move to the Prince William County…read morearea after living in Loudoun County for approx 8 years. We were looking for a school in the area that was not only rich in their curriculum, but a school that was diverse in its culture and one that embraced children of all ethnicities. I noticed that during Black Histoy Month (2/2023), there were no initiatives highlighted in the February Monthly newsletter to recognize the contributions of the many African-Americans that have contributed to American History. I decided to email the staff with ideas in which Black History Month could be incorporated into the curriculum, considering that there were a number of African-American students enrolled at HCA. I received a phone call immediately from one of the Administrators (Mrs. Juliana) stating that this was an oversight and that they would be sure to highlight Black History Month. I had a follow-up conversation with the Curriculum Specialist (Mrs. Giovanna)...and to my surprise, she had incorporated many of the items that I highlighted in my email! Not to mention, how swiftly she acted upon this. I would like to extend my SINCEREST gratitude for all that HCA has done for Black History Month and everything that they are instilling in my children daily. I was thoroughly impressed with the various learning activities the students participated in throughout the month. They exceeded my expectations on highlighting African-American culture and the many great achievements of some of the well-known Black pioneers that have contributed to AMERICAN HISTORY. Efforts such as these make my husband and I confident that we have selected the right school for our children. We look forward to our children thriving in a school environment that promotes diversity and inclusion, as well as high educational standards. Job well done HCA!!

I learned about Mt Kim through a Groupon deal for an adult kick boxing class. At the time, I was…read morejust trying a bunch of new things I found on Groupon and Living Social, but I ended up really enjoying the class and stuck with it. After watching me and hearing about what I do in class, my son joined the youth TKD class. For me, the kick boxing class is great exercise, its fun, and I get to socialize with an awesome group. For my son, he is learning something new, and its an opportunity to reinforce values such as respect, focus, determination, listening skills, and self-confidence. I really appreciate how the kids support each other while having fun and making new friends that live in the area. Martial arts, under the guidance of excellent Masters, is a great way to teach young people about self-control, self-respect, respect for others, and honor, while also increasing self-esteem, and practicing a healthy skill/talent with benefits for life.

Highly skilled instructors that are excellent with children. They offer a fun disciplined learning…read moreenvironment. My child has been at this location for over a year in the "little dragons" class and loves it. The instructors, Master An and Master JK, are absolutely wonderful instructors and provide excellent leadership for the kids.

My son started at Kwon's Champion School in Gainesville when he was 5 years old. I wanted to get…read morehim involved in a structured program that would not only help with his extra energy, but also teach discipline and focus. This program has done exactly that and more. His confidence has grown, his hand-eye coordination has improved, and I've even been able to lean on his Sensei as another source of discipline and accountability--much more meaningful than just promising him treats for good behavior. I'm very thankful for the positive impact this school has had on my son, and I highly recommend it to any parent looking for a program that builds both character and skills.

My daughter attends Kwon's. We love it! The staff is friendly, and supportive. When we missed a few…read moredays, they called to check on her to make sure she was well. They promote discipline and obedience with the kids at home and school. During testing, the teacher asks the parents about the kids performance in school and home. It teaches kids accountability. My daughter feels more confident and loves learning new moves. Highly recommend Kwon's.

Beautiful rustic retreat just miles outside of downtown Leesburg. I coordinated two youth overnight…read moreretreats for a leadership program and was so impressed. The Liberty and Hutchinson Lodges comfortable slept 15 each, with plenty of areas to lounge and gather. The kitchens are an added bonus. Regina is wonderful to work with, very responsive and accommodating. If you need a low-key place to take a group, I'd highly recommend the Freedom Center!

This trail was PERFECT for me as a beginner mountain biker. I highly recommend it if you're looking…read morefor a place to practice, especially if you get nervous on busy trails. This one was pretty empty, so it's an ideal "training" trail for mountain biking newbies. That said, there's also a pretty sweet pump track.

What's not to like!? This has to be the most diverse and talented staff in the state of Virginia!…read moreNot only talented, but very attentive to my child's needs and skill set. The center director, Katie, has never failed to work with me if we ever needed to make up a class that was missed. From Ms. Susan, Ms. Lauren to Mr. Mike, this staff has done nothing but impressed us! Our son Jordan is 5 now, and had been emersed in the Bach 2 Rock experience since about 3 years old. I would recommend this music school to any and all minds that love the art of sound!

Great local find..so happy we found Bach to Rock..! My daughter has gained so much confidence…read moresinging with a band of children her age. I can't say enough good things about her teacher, Mike. It's amazing to see how much her talent has grown over the last year. She has also really enjoyed taking Vocal lessons with Trevor. All of the Bach to Rock teachers are absolutely amazing and are so enthusiastic when it comes to your child's success. :)

We can't thank Winwood for literally going the extra mile. Our son, who is 6 years old, was…read morestarting summer school for kindergarten after covid. The summer school bus did not pick him up at Winwood like the schedule said it would, so Aracely, the Winwood Director, drove our son to school. The summer school disorganization continued with the school expecting our son to show himself to his new classroom in a school he had barely been in. Aracely personally walked our son into the school and made sure one of the teacher assistants would show him to his room. Aracely is exactly why our kids go to Winwood, with our kids safety in mind and go out of their way to help out in stressful situations.

I highly recommend this center for childcare. My children absolutely love this place the teachers…read morehere are really hands on. No child is ever overlooked at Winwood and I love that about them.

I can now consistently hit the gold target ring with perfect form at a distance of 200 feet.read more

Maybe once in a lifetime you meet people who are good and want to best for you simply because they…read morecan. Hard to believe (I am not a trusting person), but Coaches Steve and Ruth at the Archery Program are just that - amazing professionals and good people. 18 weeks ago I was referred to Coach Steve Elkins by another coach, and yes I admit it, I was naturally suspicious and he intrinsically knew it. Coach Steve Elkins is a Level 3/4 teacher - he is Olympian standard. I didn't phase him in the least: Steve used his astounding heuristic empathy and assessment of my personality and moods. Coach Steve took me from an ornery, stressed-out grumbler to a calm, relaxed and perfectly trained archer. (I'm still a pushy perfectionist though). I can now hit gold target rings consistently, with perfect form, at 200 feet. Coach Steve is understanding, compassionate...and uncompromising in seeking perfect of form and function from his students. Coach Ruth is an Olympian, and head coaching of the program. She is sweet, quiet and has a hawk eye for students performance. I am leaving VA for professional reasons, but I'm carrying with me amazing gifts from a dedicated set of professionals who love what they do - and are just really good people to know. You will be missed.