Imagine a child's birthday party put together from pieces of lesser birthday parties. That will…read moregive you your first clue. I have some fond memories of gymnastics camp, you know, from my childhood. Being bookish and unathletic, none of it really stuck. But it sure was fun while it lasted. ITYK gathers up all of those preteen physical education memories into a neat box and serves it up as a nice, family-friendly package. Getting there is a little confusing though (check my pictures for the door). They occupy a spot in the Ralph McGill building that fronts the BeltLine, in a hidden corner suite that's not really visible from the parking lot. It's an intense parking lot, too - so on your first visit you'll just have to take the location on faith after you pay for your parking. Anyway, once you're in there, the space is really something. There's colorful gym equipment everywhere and friendy staff leading your class. The website describes a number of scheduled classes, including yoga for tots and some parent-friendly things, too. There are camps and some occasional drop-off events. So, this kid's party - there were maybe 20 four year olds there, and the time was structured like a semi-open free play. There were some prescribed group activities (giant-a** parachute anyone?), and some nice freer time where the staff was circulating around to ensure safety. The kids seemed thrilled to do all of the things. Good wholesome fun, you know? I think places like this are a great resource, especially when they are sensitive to the needs of parents. Sometimes the munchkins just need to burn off some energy, you know?

It's raining outside and I don't own a TV. What I do have is a little girl who is full of energy…read moreand does not want to hear my weather based excuses about why we can't go outside. A text message is received from a friend inviting us for "open play" at Intown Tumbling. I don't know what it is but anything is better than my current options. New diaper, some shoes and we are out the door. I pull in through the New Realm parking lot and find parking by driving to the end keeping New Realm on the right side of my car. Intown Tumbling is located at the end of the lot. If you walk up to the deck that is the entrance to telephone factory lofts the entrance to Intown is on your left. Now I find out what i have gotten myself and daughter into. Walking in I get excited with the assortment of things to climb, crawl, and jump on. A trampoline placed on one side of a foam wall with a pit of foam to land in looks especially fun. Unfortunately there will be no dive rolls for me, this is O time. I remind myself of my fatherly duties and take off O's shoes so she does not break the "no shoes on the blue mat" rule. Before her sock comes off she reacts to an imaginary race who's gun just went off in her head and sprints to what looks like an American Ninja course for a two year old. This level of activity is maintained for the next two hrs. Only short breaks when she come to sit by me demands water and a bite of her AB&J sandwich. $10 for 2 hrs, 3pm-5pm, of open play time here was well worth it. The bedtime after affect was priceless. She went to bed early and slept late. Hopefully this was not some training session that will create the ultra marathon runner of toddlers.

I would like to give a very special review Sports Center Academy!…read moreMy children have been attending for a few years and it has been a wonderful experience! The staff is like family, so very supportive through any weather! Thank you for making things easier for my children and I. You guys make sure you help out as much as you can and assure us that you guys are always there for us!!!! We love you guys always Here 10 star rating!!!!!! The Pitney family

My son has really enjoyed this camp this summer. It is affordable and organized. He gets to…read moreparticipate In sports,swimming weekly, and field trips. He loves it. I also like that is organized with a calendar planned out for the entire summer. It also is very affordable. Would recommend.

I am updating my review since it has been over three years since I last reviewed this camp. Guess…read morewhat?! It is still AMAZING!!! We have attended every summer, but one, and we knew that we made a mistake by taking a summer off. Louise, the director does a great job at getting to know all of the campers and making sure the staff is fully trained and are doing their jobs. The hours are EXCELLENT for working parents and they kids come home with great stories and exhaustion. I couldn't recommend this Day camp enough!

It was super fun and I had a great time, will be coming back. Also the membership was super…read moreinexpensive compared to other gyms in the area

Great day at the gym with my son and friends. Good deal for three hours of activity! Plus a quiet…read moreand calm atmosphere between climbs. Helpful staff too!

Our student does not go here. This is a review based on the tour and recruitment process that we…read morefelt we should share with prospective families. After touring SoulShine, a virtual group tour, we were not impressed and felt that prospective families should know about the schools structure before applying. This group of facilities does not operate to the level of a preschool and instead would be better reflected as a nature based daycare. The director who toured us was over the Kirkwood location but we saw photos of all three facilities. The rooms were well furnished but the curriculum in each space was greatly lacking with a student-led approach focusing on centers rather than a structured teaching day. We did not hear about the daily curriculum or milestone tracking for our students development. The tours involvement of curriculum seemed to be focused on what they had in each space (toys, playgrounds, book corner) rather than the learning. We were immediately put off at viewing the Kirkwood location when shown that the infant room opens directly to the outside of the building. While I am sure there are safety precautions in place there is not a way that I could feel comfortable as a parent knowing my newborn could potentially be interacting with strangers that approach the building. We will not be applying to this or any of the SoulShine locations and feel it is a overpriced daycare option and severly lacking preschool option.

Great daycare! My daughter has been attending the Decatur location for about a year and she loves…read moreit. We switched from the Montessori Academy to Soulshine and it has been great since day one. Teachers are caring and attentive, and we love the permaculture concept.

This team goes above and beyond to provide a safe space and quality science curriculum with a very…read morehigh activity level. Super organized and efficient. Can't say enough about it!

Kris Thornton Webb was a top-rated middle school in GA for many years before starting this camp,…read moreThe Science of Fun. WHAT A GREAT IDEA! My niece goes to this camp all summer and never gets bored. This was her second summer and she is always making sure that I have her signed up whenever there is a school break, as TSOF also does break camps during City of Decatur school breaks, teacher workdays, etc. Knowing that each day is a well thought out combination of learning and fun is what makes this camp really work. If learning is also fun-well, there you have it-the magic combination! All of the kids are excited to be there, the staff is great and very attentive. Each time I am there I am greeted kindly, as is my niece. They are actually HAPPY to see us walk in the door! This is a novel and brilliant idea and finally, I feel my money is well-earned by Kris and her staff...not just babysitting and coloring. amy niece comes home with little electronic bugs, her mind filled with fun things she cannot wait to share with me. I also saw the group at a science fair and a festival in Decatur! Way to get out in your community, team!

My son learned a lot at Battlebots camp and made great new friends! The student instructors were…read morewonderful. My son is autistic and the instructors made him feel right at home.

If you are a college age student seeking employment with this company, think long and hard before…read moresigning on. This is a "bait and switch" for college age students seeking employment for the summer. The people who run this camp give very little information up front about how this camp is run--especially if you are an overnight worker (No overtime is given). The delay is long for the training modules. The people who run this camp seem to not care at all about the people they hire--or their experience--which is a terrible business model because this, of course, affects the kids' experience at the camp. IDTECH was not forthright about the hours (basically 12-14 a day), and they glossed over the realities of dealing with 15-17 young people who need medications, structure, and lessons in bullying. They do not have enough counselors for high-maintenance kids, and they do not staff enough people for the overnight options, as some kids are behavioral issues. As a parent of a college age senior who thought this would be a good opportunity, I would not recommend anyone sending their kids to this camp, and I would not recommend anyone seeking employment with IDTECH.

It was my birthday and half of the family was out of town. I decided to do something new with my 10…read moreyear old son, and it turns out that throwing hatchets is his thing! (He's got innate skills - which started as a toddler, he was able to toss broccoli into a wine glass from across the table ;) I was pleasantly surprised to a find Bury the Hatchet location within 5 miles of my home. The employee who assisted us was super kind and patient with us. We had a blast and made memories that will last forever! I do need to go back with my 8 year old someday- she's a warrior princess...

I wanted to try something new and exciting for my birthday weekend, and Bury the Hatchet was the…read moreperfect pick! My group of 14 had an absolute blast axe throwing -- we were laughing, cheering, and getting surprisingly competitive! Our instructor (whose name I sadly forgot!) was awesome -- full of energy, super patient with all of us first-timers, and made sure we were safe while still having tons of fun. His tips really helped us get the hang of it quickly! Beyond axe throwing, there are plenty of other fun games to enjoy -- giant Jenga, Connect Four, darts, and even an arcade game or two. Plus, there's a cute little bar area where you can grab a drink and snacks and hang out between turns. Highly recommend checking this place out -- I'll definitely be back! **deducted a star due to no convenient parking **