Our family moved to the area last month, and we've had a truly exceptional experience with Nature…read moreScouts. I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for Ms. Erika's support helping us get situated after we moved. She has been incredibly helpful and patient with our family as we ironed out our new rhythm, and helped us figure out the right groups for my 5-year-old son to join. My son repeatedly tells me how much he likes being with Ms. Chelsea, the lead teacher in his group. I truly appreciate her kindness and warmth, and how empathetic she is. I've always felt real connection in every interaction I've had with her; she's a gem. And she posts lovely updates everyday after school to share the activities of the day; this helps me have insight into what my son's day was like, and makes for great conversations with him. I like the variety of activities that the kids get to participate in -- from learning from a beekeeper to beautifying the local rock garden to making herbal tea to nature journaling. Today, my son said during the car ride home that he loves nature school and doesn't want to miss ANY days. He loves the other kids in his group and said he wants to make sure to invite "everyone" to his birthday party this summer. It truly means so much to me that my son feels so at home already, and has found his tribe at Nature Scouts.

From the owner: Nature Scouts Collective provides nature-based classes and camps for ages 2–12 in North County San…read moreDiego, where local parks and beaches are our vibrant outdoor classrooms. We believe that deep learning begins with curiosity, connection, and care. Rooted in child-led nature immersion and place-based education, our programs nurture respect—for self, others, and the Earth. Through emergent, inquiry-based learning, children explore the natural world with wonder and confidence, developing a lifelong sense of environmental stewardship. We are more than a nature school—we are a community, growing together through meaningful experiences that inspire belonging, resilience, and joyful discovery.

Kayla was super helpful to ensure My 15 year old would be…read moreplaced in the right class. She was very informative of helping me With the waiver form to pricing. Excited to be a part of tempest! Parkour communities are always the best place to go for friendliness accompanied with quality movement.

Only love for the sport and more love for the instructors!…read more The academy is clean, safe, LOTS of fun.

My kids (ages 5 & 9) had the best time at this camp! They attended over the winter break and had so…read moremuch fun! Everyday they came home and would be so excited to tell me about all the cool activities they did that day. I would highly recommend this camp for anyone looking for a day camp option.

From the owner: Now enrolling for Full-Day Camps for every school break! Welcome to RISE: where every hero begins…read moretheir journey! Day camps are not just for summer! Let your kids enjoy fun, active, and meaningful adventures with our day camps throughout the school year. At RISE, we believe every child is a hero. Our mission? To ignite that inner spark, fuel their passions, and guide them on the ultimate adventure: Their very own hero’s journey. We’re not just any day camp – we’re the place where imaginations take flight and futures are explored! Creativity + Curiosity - From art to STEM, we believe in coloring outside the lines and asking BIG questions. Exploration - Dive into new interests and new cultures to broaden horizons and embrace global citizenship. Heart-Centered Approach - We ensure each child feels seen and valued, and build meaningful connections Leadership + Character Development - Through fun and interactive activities, we nurture leadership skills and character building. Active Play - Our days are filled with outdoor exploration, fun and energetic games, and space for child-led play. RISE is currently offering day camps in North County, San Diego to serve families with kids 5-11 years old in Oceanside, Carlsbad, and Vista Our goal is help support working parents with our full-day camps scheduled during school breaks such as Christmas/winter break, spring break, and summer vacation. Find a camp for their next school break with RISE Day Camp!

Literally one of my favorite things to do with the kids. No reservations necessary! You walk in,…read morepick what you'd like to paint, check in at the register, they tell you where your seat is, and then you let your creativity take over from there! They have so many options to choose from. As of lately my favorites have been plates/ trinket boxes. The employees are always so friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, even with "Latte" in the name, they don't serve coffee. But you're welcome to bring your own! I'm already looking forward to the next visit!

I'm sooo happy I stumbled across this art studio in downtown Vista Village while I waited to see a…read moremovie nearby. Going to Clay 'N Latte was a greaaat way to pass the time! I'm always trying to find ways to tap into my creativity and voilà, Clay 'N Latte. It's been up and running at this location since 2004 making its artful imprint on the community. When I entered the studio, the staff were very friendly and helpful creating a welcoming environment for art expression. One of the them checked me in. Another one walked me through what was on the table and where to find things. I appreciated their genuine assistance throughout my artwork. I can tell it's a popular place with the amount of people already there doing something creative for Easter weekend. All in all, I had a positive experience. I just looove my Easter egg!! I'll definitely go back for the adult events and strongly recommend this family-owned business to the Yelp Community :-) FYI - They don't have lattes.

We first heard about Phoenix Sports through my daughter's school enrichment program and are so glad…read morewe did. From the very beginning, our experience has been amazing. I spoke with Coach Donald Duck (Doug), and he was incredibly kind and willing to come out to our neighborhood to host a class. Unlike other programs we have tried that required a minimum number of participants, Coach Doug's main focus was simply teaching and coaching the kids. His passion really shines through. He is wonderful with the children. He is friendly, kind, and even a little silly to keep them engaged, while still having the right balance of discipline. He teaches the kids to listen, follow directions, and be kind to one another. Best of all, he actually teaches them real skills for the sport. It is not just running around. He designs fun games that incorporate the skills they are learning, which keeps the kids excited and motivated. Overall, Phoenix Sports has been such a positive experience for our family. We are definitely planning to continue with them and cannot wait to try out the other sports they offer.

My kids had an amazing time doing an 8-week baseball camp with Phoenix Sports! I saw my 6 and 8…read moreyear old improve a TON in their abilities to throw, catch, and hit. My 8 year old loves baseball and wants to play so bad, but we can't commit to the 4 day practice/game commitment of Little League, and it's hard to find any other baseball programs around this area for elementary aged kids. My 8 year old was a little old for the 5-7 program, but Coach allowed him to still participate since there were other 7 year olds in it. He had such a great time! It was a very positive environment, Coach gave good tips to improve technique, and his assistant coaches were kind and talented; I think they were high school kids who play on teams. It's always great to see older kids investing time in the younger generation. I highly recommend this program!

Anna is absolutely amazing! Our son has been coming here for a couple of months now, and has been…read moreworking on his interpersonal and social skills through the PEERS program, as well as continuing that training in the less formal LEGO club. Each program is designed to aid children who need assistance in developing and growing their social skills, and our son has been making leaps and bounds since starting here! Our son has Asperger's syndrome, and Anna has been wonderful in working with him. We did all of our homework, and her credentials all check out (which is something that we always do before working with a service provider.) Both of our boys come for LEGO club, and both of them look forward to it each week, even though we get up fairly early each Saturday to get there. LEGO club proved to be an excellent starting point for the boys, and allowed them to really grow comfortable in the setting before we got the PEERS program set up for our eldest. Now, to the details: the facility is absolutely beautiful. Build inside a dual use location in Carlsbad, the downstairs is set up for the program. Tastefully decorated, it is fun, light, and airy, with plenty of slightly subdued colors that look delightful without being overwhelming. There are plenty of toys, and the collection of LEGO's is constantly expanding. There is a good mix of special needs and typical children, which allows for real interactions that are all supervised and directed by Anna and her staff. Everyone is incredibly friendly, welcoming, and accepting. We truly could not be happier! Would I recommend her to family and friends? Absolutely, and have already gone out of my way to do so. If you have a child that is struggling with social interactions, if you have a child who needs a boost, if you have a child who just doesn't quite get it, this is the place to go. We have already seen honest-to-goodness measurable improvements (which as an aside is something that is also done through the PEERS program.) In summary, this program is excellent and Anna makes it all seem so easy. And, if I'm honest, I've probably picked up a pointer or two for applying in my own life as well.

My child participated in Ana's summer camp for two summers. The camp counselors all have higher…read moreeducation and training in child development and social skill coaching. The low child to staff ratio allows high level of attention and support to the needs of each child. Summer camp includes outdoors play everyday and field trip every week. Ana knows each kids and spend time to communicate to parents about their progress. Highly recommended.

My grandson (age 5 1/2) has been at KidStrong (5 sessions a month) for several months now. I…read moreusually drive him to it, and more often than not I stay to watch. His mother comes from work and is almost always there by the time the session starts. KidStrong is perfect for him. He loves it, his parents love it, I love it, and he benefits from it in many ways. I don't actually know how much it costs, but I hope that he can keep it up for a long time. The coaches are very good with kids. The agenda for each 45-minute session is on a big TV/computer in the exercise area, and the coaches are good about following it. A few weeks ago I watched one of the coaches do more chin-ups than I could count--easily 50--while he was waiting for the class to start. He didn't act or talk like a superstar and didn't look muscular (hard to tell under their black "Coach" sweatshirts. My grandson saw most of it, and was thoughtful about it. The next week I saw him do several chin-ups, and afterwards he told me he had been practicing. There are as many girls as boys in his group, but his sister takes dance lessons and isn't interested in KidStrong. But she often stops by to watch her brother.

My kid has been at KidStrong for more than 6 months now and it became her favorite class of the…read moreweek. We started this program to help with her lack of self-confidence and this program has really delivered. Every class, she feels more capable and stronger! The manager and entire team of coaches are wonderful! We recently booked a birthday party and couldn't be happier. The kids had the best time and the staff was amazing with both entertaining the kids and helping parents with set up and clean up! Thank you KidStrong team, we are grateful for you!

We come to this area so often, I can't believe this is our first visit!…read more This place is magical My littles loved visiting here so much They did not want to leave They loved feeding the animals (tortoises, chickens, and pigs); So much outside space to explore; They loved seeing the hawks and falcon; Can't forget they got to touch the snake and lizard ...Best Day Ever Logistic Notes: Free Parking and Admission Indoor bathrooms and hand sanitizer at all animal areas; Lots of park benches to have snacks and lunch; Inside play areas and gift shop

Soo cool! Such a surprise. You think it's a small community center, but it's packed with…read moreactivities, light snacks, coffee, a stage, play rooms, books, toys, and best of all - animals! There's a pig that gets walked by a staff member intermittently, turtles you can get up and personal with, chickens, owls, hawks, falcons, snakes, starfish, etc. This is a great venue to take your kids. They have activities such as story time, and they also have an area where you can learn about the natives. There's areas to hike around the beautiful lagoon. You can be a member or take a look for the day for about $15 which is very reasonable. I believe it's worth it. They really maximized the space. It's a wonderful place!

This place is absolutely amazing. They are building a brand new sports center. It is absolutely…read morebeautiful. They have outdoor fields brand new bathrooms. It looks like a park. It is so warm and welcoming. The staff is so friendly and really takes care of the children. thank you so much for all you do and everything you give the community. The boys and girls club is truly an integral part of Vista's community.

This review strictly for baseball field only. There's is only one baseball field at this location…read more Plenty of parking at boys and girls club location, but drive further down the road and take right towards the field, you find more spots closer to the field. The field is maintained well in general. Outfield grass is patchy, but rest is great. What I like the best is there is batting cage for practice when you are not at field. There is also kids park next to field to keep the younger ones occupied. Also there is snack bar, look at the pictures for price, they accept cash and venmo. There is a restroom in the complex near the field. Great for kids and for the spectators. GAME BALL!!!

My daughter is in her second year at Native School and we cannot say enough good things about it!…read moreUnfortunately there has been some bad publicity because a former employee (trying to steal students away to a competing school she was opening) fed parents misinformation that scared them, including launching a really personal attack against the amazing director, Shannon, who is an incredibly transparent and thoughtful preschool director. She hosts regular meetings for parents to talk to her and will also always be happy to hop on a meeting any afternoon to discuss any questions and concerns. The program itself stood out to me immediately for being a really good supportive model for development. The students are not playing "Lord of the Flies" out in the woods, they are guided and supported by amazing teachers who spend their afternoons writing documentation of the learning in their classrooms and designing emergent curriculum. We could not be happier with the school we chose and our daughter loves school passionately. We have even decided to keep her in Native School another year instead of moving to the free public TK because of how much we love the program and the teachers.

***Warning to parents*** My experience with the teachers…read morewas generally good but you could tell there was a disconnect between them and upper management due to the high turnover rate and disruption in teacher continuity. The frequent and disruptive staff changes significantly effected my 4 year old son who was upset to see teachers come and go. At the end of our semester for 2024-2025 it became worse and substitutes/new faces were very common. We were told by some teachers that quit that safety regs/guidelines were not being followed(especially on rainy/stormy days). All that being said, we decided to pull our child out from the Fall 2025 semester. We had already paid for it but we figured we would be returned our reservation money due to the circumstances. Management refused our first attempt to reimburse us even after my child's spot was filled(Bad business etiquette). So here we are with our reviews and our next steps will be small claims. In the contract it states that they will maintain a consistent and properly staffed program...That was not our experience.