Lindsay and MJ were great. I recommend going here for anyone returning or getting started.read more

My daughter had her first lesson yesterday and she absolutely loved it! The instructor was so kind…read moreand patient. She went through everything with my daughter and explained all that they were doing. She can't wait to go to her next lesson :)

ETA: The new leadership team is amazing. The school went through some challenging times, but it's…read moreback to feeling like a home away from home again.

Think hard, don't lie to yourself... Does your child need a bit of support academically? Do you…read morethink they might? Do you want small class sizes? Are they on meds that need to be administered at school? Are they Neurodiverse (Dyslexic, Anxiety, ADHD, Autistic, Dyscalculia, etc.)? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, this school probably isn't for you. We really loved the school when the kid was younger. But, partway through the lower school, supports and amenities suddenly got a lot more scarce! The Middle School is even worse. Were the staff at fault? Usually not. Decisions were made and the kids that needed a bit of help paid the price. There isn't a school nurse. They have remodeled some of the specialist-type classrooms to convert them into classrooms. There has been quite a bit of staff leaving in the last 5 years. There isn't a real 9:1 kid to teacher ratio in practice, they use alternative accounting practices including counting staff members like the librarian (kids see the librarian for an hour or less per week while most teachers rush back to their rooms for preparation time leaving the librarian often alone with the kids). Teacher assistants in the lower school are not necessarily full time and are often pulled from class to cover teachers and things like playground duties. The administration is actively trying to add more students per class, and more classes overall, as all administrators are prone to do. In short, while it is a beautiful school, it isn't for everyone. Try not to be dazzled and ask the hard questions. See if this is right for your family. It is an expensive question to get wrong.

I was at Norpoint park today with my little one and mom,when 2 camp counselors came with some kids…read more There were 2 empty tables and we had our stuff on the 3rd table. The kids proceeded to sit where our stuff was at and one of the kids started going through my diaper bag so we moved our things elsewhere. At that point the 2 ladies were standing about 20 feet away talking and not interacting with the kids. Later, I watched as they both sat on their phones for about 10 mins. Also not interacting with the kids. My mom who is more bold than I am told them she wouldn't feel comfortable paying to go to this place because they were glued to their phones. The lady responded they were seeing what time it was. For 10 minutes... The only time I saw them talk to the kids was when they were lining them up to leave and they didn't sound friendly like I would want someone to talk to my child. The only reason they aren't getting 1 star is because none of the kids got hurt when they weren't being supervised.

Brian and Ai are great teachers and really fun to work with. They put together fantastic day camps…read moreand kidz nite out programs. I would highly recommend their programs to any kids between preschool and middle school!

I like the fun and welcoming atmosphere at YMCA Camp Seymour. From the moment we arrived, the staff…read moremade us feel right at home. The counselors are enthusiastic, supportive, and clearly care about creating a safe and memorable experience for every camper. My child came home each day full of stories about the outdoor adventures, new friends, and exciting activities like archery, canoeing, and campfire songs. One of the things I appreciate most is how the camp helps kids grow in independence. Away from their usual routines and screens, campers learn to make decisions for themselves--whether it's choosing a new activity to try, solving small challenges, or managing their time during the day. That sense of ownership builds confidence and resilience. Camp Seymour also does a great job of encouraging goal setting. Each camper is guided to set personal goals--big or small--and work toward achieving them. It might be something like trying the climbing wall for the first time or learning how to paddle a canoe. These goals help kids feel accomplished and proud of what they can do, especially when they step out of their comfort zones and succeed. The camp's values of community, respect, and personal growth really shine through in everything they do. It's a place where kids can be themselves, try new things, and build skills that stick with them long after camp is over. We're already looking forward to next summer!

This was my daughter's first year at Camp Seymour. She is 9-years-old. She had THE BEST time ever!…read moreI have genuinely never seen her so happy coming back from something. She was excited when we signed up, but a little apprehensive when I dropped her off. I was nervous that she was a bit too young, but this was definitely not the case. She came home wanting to go right back, already talking about next summer, and how she wants to work with her when she is older. The staff are wonderful, they have great food, including a vegetarian option for her (so important), and it's a beautiful place. Definitely recommend!

Beautiful peaceful place. I love when I get to come up here…read more More rooms for breakouts than usual camps, and great staff to staff to work wirh

The best place for summer camp! Loved going to summer camp with my church and youth group. Great…read morememories.

Highly recommended! Love overlooking the sound. Beautiful views and the occasional orca or other…read moreoutdoor life. Highly recommend the GeoGala! Friendly staff.

My kid enjoyed his time there. I think the "Freeman" cabins are newer…read more Food is super salty. Is there something more heart healthy?

It's Permanently Closed :-(. Try Odyssey One or Fantastic…read morePlaytorium instead. Sucks because this place was great to take raving bands of kids.

Do not recommend. The first room is dark and dingy. It's time to update. The first room blow up…read morething is useless. The first ball is flat making it impossible for kids to get to other side to go down slide. The kids we took were 10 and 11. Not for smaller kids at all. Our 10 year old fell through a hole inside of one of the jumpers. So dangerous. It's cheap but if they'd just improve the equipment people would pay more money. We were only people here for Glow Jump. Anyway don't expect anything great. If you own this place. Time for a remodel. Won't be back. Sorry for bad review but kids deserve better especially in a place where it rains as much as it does.

I visited the Nisqually Reach Nature Center for the first time yesterday. The nature center is…read moreinside a large house. Piles of wet shoes lay outside the entry way. There were tanks filled with sea stars, crabs, and fish on display. A different tank housed a representation of a mud flat. Microscopes lined the perimeter on the inside of the building. Several children were peering into them shouting excitedly that "I saw this HUGE plankton!" "Look at THIS!" After I went outside and sat on the fishing dock, adult volunteers at the Nisqually Reach Nature Center took a group of children to the beach to explore. The volunteer staff at the nature center are excellent with kids. Their strong voices can be heard from a distance giving clear, fun instructions to their charges. I heard later from one staff member the kids were attending a summer camp. I didn't have a lot of time to spend at the nature center yesterday, so I will definitely be back! It's a nice area that has a surprising amount of great blue herons and even more seals. Keep in mind: This is a Discover Pass area. You will need a Discover Pass to park here.

I haven't visited the actual building, I visit the beach at least twice a week to take my dogs for…read morea walk near the beach and play. Great parking area for trailers and visitors, loading ramp for your boat, and nice starting point for kayaking near the nisqually delta...watch for the tide. No issues if you are taking the dog off leash, as long they are not near to the state park, plenty of room to play.

2 of my kids go here and they love it. Kind and caring teachers and staff. Love that I get pictures…read moreand video updates of the kids through out the day

My wife and I put our two children in. Safe to say that was a mistake, taking them out of this…read moreuntrained school was a better choice. Our kids are not at chambers primary and we have not had one single incident all year. I'll make this simple, good work places do not have high turnover.