I went to Launch Westboro for the first time yesterday with my 7-year-old son. He had an absolute…read moreblast! All the staff were very friendly and professional. I love that they sell alcohol so that parents can get their bearings if need be. I would like to see them have more arcades as well as decorate the birthday rooms more. The decor looked a little underrepresented for a thriving franchise establishment.

An enjoyable place to bring the kids to run around on the playground, jump on a ton of trampolines,…read moreand play in the arcade area. During the spring vacation week in April, they also offered free pass for the month of May to visit and a pass for free pizza in the kitchen. The food took awhile though so if your kid is hangry... be prepared. Staff overall is fairly friendly and we come early so it's fairly clean. No complaints.

My kid is on the young end - he started coming to the kids classes right as he qualified for the…read moreage - and while he's very nervous and hesitant on new obstacles, Eric and the other instructors have nothing but patience for him, even in the middle of a busy kids class. it's now one of his favorite things to do, and despite it not being close by (we're about 40mins away), it's a weekly trip we make. Can't say enough good things - they kill it for kids classes as much as for the adults.

Since I've been wanting to get a little better at obstacle courses, I decided to check out a gym…read moredesigned just for that. Apparently, some of the customers/staff here have been shown on America's Ninja Warrior! Definitely adds to their credibility. Also, from their ONE session solely on how to control your balance, helped with an obstacle I had today at a race. I was able to walk across a beam without falling into the water. Honestly, their training works and I hope to learn more before my next race in August. Even though it doesn't look like much when you go inside, it's more than enough to get you by in the races. If anything, they do have OPEN gym days, where you can just come and goof off, but sign the waiver online before coming on in!

First place I ever climbed in. Less than a month later, I decided to become a member and have been…read moreone ever since. The Central Rock Gym separates their routes using hold colors which is much better than gyms that put stickers near each route. The gym is clean and staff if very friendly. A member of the staff, James, had a strong role in getting us into the sport.

My interaction with the staff has always been a pleasant one; they definitely know what they're…read moredoing and are definitely passionate about rock climbing. The facilities are also well-maintained since they are clean and properly managed. My biggest concern for this place, however, is the affordability of the memberships. I'm sure the up-keeping of the facility can be expensive, but the prices only attract a particular group of people. Perhaps this is intentional; I am always looking for places that seek to incorporate diversity, both economically and racially. Keeping up with the monthly membership price is surely not sustainable for someone who lives off minimum wage or, even for someone who makes a bit more. Thus, though this can be a fun and safe place for the community, it lacks the actual representation of the latter. Moreover, no incentive programs currently exist to make this place a bit more affordable for the average working-class family in the city. Now, while they do have a family plan, it is exclusively for immediate family. I tried to create a membership with my older brothers but, was told that the family membership was only for my spouse and children. of which I have neither. This is truly a disappointment since with the single membership, you can only bring a guest with you once a month; after that there is a fee. So, if you're someone like me, who likes to bring a friend along to help with climbing or to encourage you with working out, this isn't the place for you. Unless of course, you friend wants to purchase a membership, too. But again, it´s just not cost-efficient or worth it for the average low/medium income person. But, for those of you who make a good amount of money, this place can definitely be worth it. They offer a wide range of workout classes and opportunities to get better at rock climbing. You'll just want to make sure you're taking advantage of everything- to make the dollar count. Overall, I really enjoy rock climbing, and this facility is truly well-managed and maintained. It has a lot of potential to actively engage with the community it's in; however, whether intentional or not, it greatly lacks in being a racially and economically diverse space. This is truly unfortunate for a place as fun and engaging as this one can be. Frankly, it's intimidating when you can count, with one hand, the number of people of color during a typical night, or even to witness the non-existence of the lower/ lower-middle class. And if you're from Worcester, you know it's a large community they're keeping out, a community that is greatly diverse. This facility has the opportunity to bring people together, but unfortunately, the prices hinder this from doing so and have instead, settled for just one particular group. And oh! the prices just recently went up $5.00 for all memberships.

I would not recommend working at Camp Starfish. The camp…read morepresents itself as an organization that values support, advocacy, and creating a positive environment, but my experience as an employee was completely different. Working 12-hour shifts with children who require constant one-on-one care is incredibly demanding, yet staff receive very little time to rest. Most days, I only had about a 30-minute break despite the physical and emotional demands of the job. The camp is consistently understaffed, which places an enormous amount of pressure on counselors. Instead of feeling supported, I often felt completely on my own. When counselors needed assistance or guidance, there was very little support available. There also seemed to be no meaningful resources or concern for employees' mental well-being, despite the challenging nature of the work. The pay is extremely low considering the level of responsibility required. Caring for children one-on-one all day is difficult, skilled work, yet the compensation does not reflect that. It often felt like there was no ability to advocate for better working conditions or raise concerns without them being ignored. Another disappointment was that the position I accepted did not match what was described during the hiring process. Expectations and responsibilities were very different from what was advertised. I truly care about the children and hope they receive the support they deserve, but the way employees are treated made this one of the worst work experiences I've had. Better staffing, fair compensation, more support for counselors, and honest communication with prospective employees would make a significant difference. The children deserve better, and so do the employees caring for them.

This will be my now 15 year old son's 5th year at Camp Starfish. The tools learned by him and by…read moreMOM are amazing. We had them on our Fridge for months after and continue to follow them through the year. Watching your child begin to make friends, hang out with other kids while very well supervised is wonderful. I CAN RELAX while he is there. The counselors are kind and watch everything going on. The admin staff has been nothing short of amazing as they've listened to my concerns and concentrated on what I chose to be his focus for the session. i.e. watching that filter free mouth, learning to listen to other kids, learning to keep your own space and of course, getting out of his comfort zone and canoeing and swimming every day ! Learning how use tools in woodshop is his latest favorite !! There isn't a better site for your child - I've looked - when he/she needs that 1:1 supervision. Asperger's is hard - and this was a place for understanding. WE LOVE YOU CAMP STARFISH and looking forward to this year's session.

We came here on a holiday (Presidents' Day) and the kids had a great time! We had 5 kids- an…read moreinfant, 2 y.o., 3 y.o., 5 y.o., and an 11 y.o. They all had so much fun! They have a limit on how many families they let in at once which I appreciated. A friend came to meet us and he was 'waitlisted' but it only lasted about 5-10 minutes and he was able to come in. You can enter with your stroller and stay on the gray carpet or use one of theirs which is allowed anywhere in the room. They even had exercise bikes set up for parents to use. They don't work but it's something to do! They also have WiFi. Overall, fun place for kids! I would suggest they put sanitizer pumps all over though. They make every kid sanitize on the way in but there aren't any inside that I saw. Also, I wish there was a Starbucks in this plaza!

Very fun place to bring kids ( I would say 10 and under) for a play-date or birthday party!…read more They have an area that has bouncy houses and toys for children that range from baby age to around 10 or so years old. We were here for a little over an hour and the kids had so much fun. They also have a large room to host parties in. The staff that work here are very nice and always around.

My two sons have been going to WFC for quite some time now. I have to say it has been such a great…read moreexperience. Both my sons knew nothing about fencing prior to joining, and Syd and her staff have been so patient as they have learned and overcome their various roadblocks. Syd offers many different levels of classes is super flexible in making sure the right student is in the right class. If you are interested in starting to fence, or just looking for a great place to continue fencing I cant think of a better place to go.

We had very positive results here through multiple class cycles. They welcomed us a few classes…read moreinto a cycle, then were very flexible, accommodating my son in whatever class best fit his schedule (although not, obviously, expert classes). He got personal attention and care. We may go back next winter; I was delighted with their gracious service and enthusiasm.

Such a fun park and great for the whole family! Whether you're stopping in to play in the splash…read morepad during the summer heat, have the kiddos run off some energy in the three playgrounds they have in the park, or just looking for a nice place to picnic, this park has a wide, spacious field, plenty of run around room and seating for parents, and also has a decent amount of free parking. The splash pad is open 12n-7pm during the summer months. Found this on our commute home and stopped since I keep changes of clothes in the car for my munchkin and so glad we have a new place to have us some fun!

My girlfriend and I took the beginner pottery class and had a great time! Ryan was such an amazing…read moreinstructor and made sure everyone felt confident and comfortable working with the clay. I went from feeling that I just "wasn't good at pottery" to being surprised with how well it turned out

Great vibe lots of different pottery to choose from and very relaxing I love going here to paint…read moreand express my creativity