Scooter's is such a good place to have an indoor playground type of birthday party. They do…read moreeverything for you, including the neat service of tracking gifts for you. They keep a numbered list of guests who sign in and put that number sticker on the gift they bring. So smart! I'd say the target age is probably 3-6? I know they advertise for older and younger, but the best parties I've been to are 4-5 year olds because they can actually enjoy the big slide and use the play areas with minimal adult support. The parties are completely private, so no mixing with the public. They do pizza and cake service for you. They are friendly. The birthday kid gets a king's crown and special seat at the head of the table in their party room. The only "complaint" I'd have, if any, is that the kids have so much fun in the play area that sometimes it feels rushed once we get into the party room for cake. Also, the location is a bit random, they do have a parking lot, but spaces seem limited if you come during a hot hour. Despite that, it is very easy for the host.

The first time we visited Scooter's Jungle was for my son's friend's birthday party. I had never…read moreheard of Scooter's Jungle, and didn't know what to expect but was so impressed by the way the event was run that we hosted my son's birthday party at Scooter's Jungle a few months later. The reservation process was easy and the staff walked me through each step and checked in when they said they would to finalize details. Once we arrived, they helped to unload our car with the supplies and basically set up the party room themselves--which was awesome and looked great! The kiddos are given a quick breakdown of rules, and then we all went into the Village Arena. I really like that you get the play and dining areas to yourselves. They ran around like crazy for about an hour and half. There's a huge indoor slide which was fun not just for the kids, but also the adults! I wasn't sure if we should book the village or ultimate arena, but for kids ages 2-10, the village arena had more than enough bouncy houses and activities to keep everyone entertained. We had two staff members assigned to our group, I think their names were Eddie and Jacob? They were seriously fantastic. It was nice to have people step in to help with moving the party along, and also with set-up and clean-up. Their help made the party so much more enjoyable for me as well, since I could focus more of my energy on my son and our guests. The food was yummy, the staff was great, and the space is perfect for little ones. Oh, and there's quite a bit of flexibility on the food items you can bring in which can help to cut the overall cost down. If you're looking for a venue that has a private play and dining space, maintains a list of attendees and their respective gifts and cards, handles loading/unloading vehicles and set-up/clean-up, AND provides food options all under one roof--then Scooter's Jungle is the spot for your kiddos next birthday party extravaganza!

A super cute, small playplace…read more We were lucky to be the only ones there so my kids went nuts in the place. Would be really cute to rent out for a toddler birthday party. Need to get better at names and introductions but the woman who helped us was very, very nice! Great for a rainy or too hot day!

Fantastic from Beginning to End!!!…read more I Googled indoor party venues near me and this location came up and had great reviews and now I know why! Kelsie and her crew (Sophia, Rebecca & Mattie) did a phenomenal job for my granddaughter's 1st birthday party. Kelsie herself was a complete blessing!!! She is an amazing & very thorough party planner. From the first phone call inquiry, answering all my questions and kept me in the loop for anything else via email or phone call until the party date. When you read, with the VIP package all you need to do is show up with your child, that's literally all you have to do! The food and beverages were excellent choices. Everyone from children to adults enjoyed themselves! Thank you again Kelsie & crew for a wonderful, stress free celebration! We'll see you again in February for my other granddaughter's 4th birthday!

My son loves his ninja class. He takes it really seriously and loves going. The coaches really pay…read moreattention and encourage him. This class encourages all different kinds of strengths and gets out all his need for climbing everything. I'm hoping they start to offer more classes on different days as the Tuesday afternoon class can be tricky to get to and from since it ends just as rush hour is picking up. It's also really popular and sells out quick! Looking forward to coming here for years to come!

We were lucky to book a one-on-one session with Jessie Graff at Los Angeles Ninja Academy for our…read more11-year-old daughter, and it was fantastic. Jessie was warm, patient, and an incredible coach. She immediately connected with our shy daughter, using thoughtful strategies to support her from warm-ups through the entire session. Jessie offered guidance while letting our daughter take the lead, never rushing--even after the hour was up. The gym is bright, clean, and not too overwhelming, with a great coaching team. Our only wish is for dedicated parking. Highly recommend both the academy and Jessie!

I recently visited Wonders of Dinosaurs with my family to take my three-year-old nephew, and…read moreunfortunately it was not worth the money. The space has two floors -- one floor is strictly jumping castles, and the other floor has mini rides and mini golf. The issue is that the rides and mini golf cost additional money on top of the admission price ($2 per ride). It's about $30 for a child and $10 for an adult just to get in, so having to pay extra for most of the activities felt excessive. There was also only one employee working the entire floor with the rides and mini golf, which made things feel understaffed and unorganized. Cleanliness was another big concern. There were crumbs and dirt all over the floors, and the men's restroom changing station was very dirty -- the baby changing platform was especially unpleasant. Overall, this place did not feel like a good value for the price. I wouldn't recommend it, especially considering the additional costs and lack of cleanliness.

Real review!! I'm lost for words I don't even know how to…read morebegin! The equipment was worn out and several things were either broken or not functioning properly. This place is dirty and in need of a deep cleaning. It has a lot of potential, but it really needs some attention and maintenance to make it safe and enjoyable for kids. Floors & walls are dirty It felt like we were exploring an abandoned location with so many dark places to get lost and disappear for ever!! The more I looked around the worse it got! Don't be surprised if your kids walk out with Hand, Foot, and Mouth! The restrooms are disgusting!!!!!!! They must have a lot of leaks everywhere because there's trash cans full of water in random locations. Overall it's a huge 2 floor location with so many cool things but it really needs a deep cleaning!

I love this place. I dropped off some upholstery fabric there a few weeks ago. They really like…read morealmost EVERYTHING that can be included in an art piece. I was delighted to hear that they hold birthday parties there! I'm going to be turning a pretty big number next year and am thinking that's the place to hold the party. Thank you for what you've done, been doing and will continue to do!

My son's class took a field trip here and it was absolutely wonderful. I had no idea that places…read morelike this existed, but how great because my son and his friends love the idea of re-using old, unwanted materials and turning them into something new. All of the kids had a blast and were so excited to bring home their creations. I definitely plan to be back both to drop off materials as well as to do some crafting together as a family. No mess at home is a huge plus, and it's eco-friendly. I also heard they have day camps when school is closed.

I think this would be a better place for kids to play at IF they cleaned the toys (play food,…read morekitchen, houses) I brought my grandson after this summer and the cars have no steering wheels and doors are missing to the kitchen cabinets. Like seven cabinet doors. Everything but the floors are dirty. I'd expect better being in Manhattan Beach. Please replace the old and bring in some new. Thank you!

My son and I used to love this place but the limited hours for drop-in play (plus you need a…read morereservation) just makes this more difficult. I definitely miss the pre-pandemic days. Employees seem more interested in socializing than monitoring the play structure so there's a lot of climbing up the slide and other general behavior that could use some reminders.

Audrey, the coach and other coaches are awesome! They led the kids and parents well providing pilot…read morelesson since it was 40 year anniversary under Top Gun affiliated foundation or franchise. Audrey helped my 1.5 year old grandson in teaching to the top hill and while she patiently assisted all kids explore various activities during one hour lesson. Highly recommended

We did the four-week membership to try out Wild Child. I saw Wild Child when I was in Downtown…read moreCulver City and I was looking for a place for my son to work on some gross motor skills in a safe environment. From the first day I went there, we were warmly welcomed into the space by Coaches Ben-Oní, Selah, and Audrey. In the last month, I have seen my son's confidence grow in his gross motor skills. I really liked the minimalist design of the space. There are no screens, and lots of encouragement to use the imagination, which is a major plus to me! I also really liked how they had structured and unstructured times in the class. All of the coaches encourage and respect children's boundaries. They taught me to not hurry my son, and that is something I am really grateful I learned from them. Two challenges with Wild Child are around parking and timing of classes. Though there is a lot on Watseka that does free 60 min parking, it can be difficult to time parking so that there is adequate time to get in and out of class with a toddler within the time frame. Secondly, many of the classes and Free Play for my son's age range were at times that conflicted with his schedule. For the price point, I would like more options that work for us. TLDR; I would recommend Wild Child and I hope Wild Child offers more morning class times.

Bubblemania was so much fun to have at my nephew's 6th birthday…read more They came right on time with all the supplies: kiddy pools, wands of many shapes, and a ton of bubble solution. The kids LOVED it! And it was great for the adults because the kids never left the bubble stations. There were so many different wands and ways to make bubbles. The lady who came did such a nice job. She was very friendly and so sweet to the kids. Any time someone had trouble, she would patiently show them how to make the bubbles. As the activity went on, she introduced other bubble making tools like a rope. Each new item captivated the kids. In particular, a few of the kids were timid at first. I thought the lady was very kind and encouraging. All of the kids warmed up to her and took part with the bubbles. I was happy to see some adults getting in on the fun as well. And even some parents teaming up with the kids to try to make the biggest bubble possible. It was a ton of fun all around. At the end, everything was cleaned up and taken away. It was a very effortless way to have an outdoor activity for kids. Highly recommend!

Bubblemania was absolutely incredible and the clear hit of the party for our 4 and 2 year olds and…read moreour guests. From the start, scheduling and putting down the deposit was very simple and straightforward. Nat reached out ahead of time to confirm timing, location, and all the details, which made everything feel easy and well organized. During the party, Nat did an amazing job showing the kids how everything worked, demonstrating some seriously impressive bubble skills, and most importantly were incredibly thoughtful about how to engage with each child. Some kids wanted hands-on support, others preferred to jump right in on their own, and Nat handled that balance perfectly. Nat also did a great job keeping the space tidy and ready for the next kid, which made the whole experience feel calm and well run. We received so many compliments from other parents. My 67-year-old dad said it was the best birthday party he's ever been to. Honestly, I don't know how we could have another party at a local park without Bubblemania. Truly incredible and worth every bit.

Wild Child Gym in Playa Vista is an amazing place for Littles!!…read more We just had the opportunity to go to one of our 4 year olds friend's birthdays that was hosted there and it was awesome!! Easy parking. Both free street parking and paid parking structure. Staff are super friendly, energetic, and great with the kiddos. Nice turf climbing hill, ladders, climbing wall, and many other obstacles and activities for motor skills growth and confidence building. Cool spot for a birthday party for younger kids. We will definitely come back to try some of their more structured classes.

We love wild child! Our son did classes there when he was 2.5 years old. He loved being part of…read moreclass (especially with mama or papa there with him) doing obstacle courses, singing the Wild Child song, and hearing the puppet stories at the end of the class. He loved it so much, he had his birthday party there when he turned 3 AND 4. Wild Child takes care of all the birthday party details so you have little to no stress. It's sooo worth it. They do a bunch of games with your little ones, play some great tunes, and have a bubble dance party. Parents of students at our son's school who weren't even at the party were coming up to us telling us they heard the birthday party was great. I think that speaks to the experience Wild Child gives the kids. Highly recommend!

This review is for the young kids part Sender City as we were invited to a birthday party. Omg we…read morehad so much fun! The staff was super helpful and welcoming. First they hit all the kids harnessed up and then they watched a safety video before enter the climbing area. There are so many different walls and there are corresponding numbers to what level of difficulty it is, with number 5 before the mist difficult. Again, thank you to the attentive staff who noticed my daughter's helmet was loose after a climb and her harness also needed tightening. We were lucky with parking because we found a spot tight in front of the door but I definitely saw a lot of street parking We're already talking about our next birthday party here

I have never been rock climbing before and was signed up for this experience by Renaissance Club. I…read morewas a bit nervous because I've been out of shape and was having anxiety that I would not be able to climb and all these thoughts in my head about that I would be so weak I can't pull myself up etc etc. I was so worried that I almost cancelled! However, I'm so glad I didn't! Our group was a group of 5, we went through a short class to learn how to put on our harness, and how to tie the rope knots, as well as to control the belay. Once we had learned to manage the ropes we then went to the rock climbing area. My heart was pounding and I was so scared and embarrassed that I wouldn't be able to even get off the ground. Did I mention I'm a bit scared of heights? Our instructor told us about how the climbs are rated, and that around 5 is an easy climb and the higher the number goes the more advanced the climb. The easier areas were being used so we started with trying out an 8. I surprised myself I was able to get up off the ground and up the wall a little, but I psyched myself out and got scared and belayed down. Then we tried another one which I don't remember the number and I was able to get halfway up before psyching myself out and having to go down. Then we got to the easiest one and I told myself I can't psych myself out anymore, I pretended I was stranded on an island and I had to get to the top. LOL. I had sooooooooooo much fun, just focusing and keeping my mind clear, and slowly making my way up the wall. I almost reached the top, but then I looked down LOL and had to go down. Anyways my point of the story is hahaha my experience is funny, but really if you are second guessing yourself and haven't tried it out yet, just try! I left with feelings of adrenaline and exhilaration afterwards. If I could make it almost to the top of a wall without even being very in shape, so can you! I definitely want to come back when I'm stronger! Thank you so much to our instructor who was so calm and patient with us!