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!

Camp Scene is a summer camp program for children ages 8 to 12. Each one week session is full of…read moreadventures your child will never forget. Every day the Camp Scene bus (15 passenger vehicle) travels to different locations so that the kids experience the outdoors with an emphasis on environmental education. The camp director/owner Mr. Seitz is a middle school teacher. All staff members are certified teachers with first aid training. Last week my daughter attended their first week of camp. Among other events, she went canoeing, kayaking, rock-climbing and adventure swimming. She came home excited every day about the science lessons and gained a new interest in preserving the environment. In addition, she overcame a long-standing fear of being out on open water. This camp is a sure winner! I don't know if they are adding extra weeks this summer, but I know they are planning sessions all summer next year.

HANDS DOWN best summer camp all year long! If I could sign my daughter up (8 years old) every week…read moreI would. WELL WELL WELL worth the money. Their programming is amazing, and their staff is AWESOME! Run . . . don't walk to this camp!

I had never thought about joining a YMCA until I worked 300 meters away. This location is dear to…read moreme because of the ATC Decatur Dekalb 4 Miler that used to start/end here for the longest time. Even though I still have my LA Fitness Membership, I joined here about a year ago due to proximity to work and the ease of getting a workout in before or after work. I'm now glad I did that because I use their nationwide membership for working out of town. Unique features: - Second floor has all their treadmills facing towards the interestingly designed windows - New cardio equipment throughout the top floor - Peloton bikes Things you might not like: - Second floor free weight area can feel cramped, even when it's not busy - Parking lot can be a bit hectic during busy times but they have ample parking This location offers up older adult programming and Parkinson's classes. They also have a cool kids area for parents that need to get a workout in and have their child in tow. Costs will be more than your average gym but they have a wide variety of options available.

If I could leave no stars, I would. This YMCA is poorly run. Currently, there is no executive…read moreDirector and no one managing aquatics This is the second time in one month that I am aware of where the pool had to be closed because a lifeguard does not show up. This is one of many issues that I have experienced in the last few years. Paying over $80 a month Is no longer an option with the way that this facility is operating. When you asked to speak to someone in charge as this morning, the response is, there's no one here. Totally unacceptable I will be moving my membership elsewhere

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.

Unbeknownst to me at the time, my child wrote her honest review about Color Wheel on Google Review…read more For a child to write a review of their own accord, unprompted by an adult, speaks volumes as to how traumatic her experience was. Instead of sharing my own awful direct experiences with the proprietor here on Yelp, I feel it is best to let my child's words do the "talking". She spent almost 2 years there in the M-F after school program. "It was an interesting experience I felt like not everyone was treated the same the owner is petty and does not treat a certain group of people well .she does not handle situations well. I went there for two years and regret every moment of it . This is not somewhere to go if you are diverse"

I have sent my children, ages 10 and 9 to Color Wheel since Kindergarten, both for after-school…read moreprograms and camp. The staff and owner have treated my entire family like their own, providing individual attention, love and guidance to both of my children. They have bent over backwards to accommodate special requests and have seen my children (and me!) through difficult times with special attention and kindness. My kids are lucky to be part of this program and to be taught by such wonderful role models.

I absolutely love this place for me and the kid. I initially discovered this place because i…read morefrequent Mason Mill and the PATH trails. I started with the Adult Beginner Saturday class. It wasn't awkward at all ... being that I never played tennis. Coach Joe is AWESOME. He's funny, full of energy, and treats each one of us like we can be a tennis star even in our later years. I found the Summer Class for the little kids (5 years old) to be reasonable and luckily in my time schedule. Monday's at 4 and Saturday mornings. The coach is so good and he really encourages my daughter. She's 5 so I don't know if she'll be good or not ... but it's definitely great to get outdoors and introduce her and I to something new. They also have a lot of free and for profit events. Join the email group. If things remain the same I'll forever be a patron whether active or passive.

We've been here for pickleball class and it's a great time! Coach Emory is fun, funny, and skilled…read more There are varying levels of classes, starting with Beginner and then Emerging Beginner. The max capacity for the class is 8 people, so you have to make your reservation early - this is easy enough to do on their website. They also offer round robin tournaments and other organized pickleball activities. My only gripe is that it's not easy to reserve a pickleball court if you just feel like playing on your own. Sometimes, when the weather is nice, we feel like going out for some impromptu pickleball and don't feel like competing. Still looking for places in DeKalb where we can easily reserve a court and do our own thing. I believe you can call to check availability and reserve, though.

My girlfriend and I visited Mudfire for a pottery class and had a great time. The instructors were…read moreall very helpful and informative and the space was super cool to check out. The parking was great and the tour of the studio was really cool to see and learn about the process. Then we got a ton of hands on time with the pottery, about an hour and a half, and then we got to pick from a wide selection of glazes which the artists will apply and then in about 6 weeks we will be able to pick up the pottery. I was blown away by the price of the class. I received it as a gift, but when I learned that it was only $65 per person for a 2 hour class and 2 pieces of pottery I was shocked. I'd highly recommend to anyone and everyone!

As I followed GPS and approached the property, I realized I've passed this place many times and…read moredidn't even know it was there. We turned right off the bumpy road that led us there and noticed their sizable parking lot. We found a spot quickly, snapped a couple of pictures and entered. There was really no direction or guidance when we got inside so we were hovering around for a few minutes. Then I noticed a check in desk at the far end. There was a couple ahead of us so we waited for a few seconds and then approached the counter. We advised that we were scheduled for the 5 PM class. The staff checked us in, pointed us in the right direction, and also informed us that we could roam around and check out their gallery before our class started, since we were a little early. I would say initially there were a bunch of people milling around. I was not sure if they were staff members or other patrons, but we did not initially get a very welcoming feel. Not a lot of eye contact or warm smiles. We roamed around checking the gallery until our class started. We approached the training area as it got close to our scheduled start time. Our instructor. Zoe greeted us warmly and told us she would get things started soon. Before class, she conducted an official tour that led us around the whole property. She clearly explained how the whole process would flow. Then she did a full demo before we even started. She led us through the process, and we were able to create three different creations, but she let us know that we were only able to keep two. Zoe was a star; very informative, patient and knowledgeable about the whole process. She expertly stepped in and helped us whenever we had questions. We washed up, picked out final colors for our creations and checked out. She advised that it would take 6 to 8 weeks for the whole creation to be baked and ready for pick up. For some reason, I thought we would be able to take our creations with us that day. Overall, we really enjoyed our first time at Mudfire.