My kids have been attending for 4 years! They won't attend any other camp. They want to be C.I.T…read more Here when they turn 14.

Great camp for kids! Staff is amazing and the activities for the kids keep them entertained all day.read more

We visited meri cherry few times about two years ago and absolutely loved it. The staff was…read moreattentive, everything was colorful and inspiring, and there were so many unique materials to create with. It truly felt like a magical creative space. Unfortunately, our visit today was a completely different experience. Most of the interesting craft supplies we remembered. fun stones, colorful glass gems, unique trinkets, ribbons , sparkly stuff and creative materials were gone. Instead, the crafting area was mostly filled with things like pipe cleaners, scraps, cardboard, paper clips, boxes, stickers and other everyday items that you could easily find at home and def not worth $50 an hour. We also noticed very young toddlers wandering around, banging on projects and breaking things, which made it difficult for older kids to enjoy the space and didn't feel very organized. It honestly felt like the studio had lost a lot of the creativity and magic that made us fall in love with it in the first place. I really hope they bring back the unique materials and imaginative atmosphere they used to have, because it was once such a special place

We just had the most wonderful birthday party with Meri Cherry! Her space was perfect for a group…read moreof four and five year olds to celebrate and use their creativity to make art. It was seamless and delightful for everyone!

Overall, was dissapointed with the experience at the camp. For $450 a week (a credit we had after…read morethey went bankrupt before) I was hoping our son would be excited each day to return and want to go back again next summer and that just wasn't the case. After the second day, my son didn't want to return. We had him continue, but that's never a great sign and he's used to being in camp most of the summer and its very social. The camp seems to be outside majority of the day. This wasn't higlighted anywhere when we signed up and pictures showed a real mix of indoor outdoor. It's just a lot for the age group in 85+ temps daily - he was just wiped out each day and a big reason he didn't want to return was because he was in the sun all day doing the work. He was also filthy each day, coated in dirt not paint which is fine but was unexpected for a STEM camp. Most camps spend a lot of time outside, but when you are on the campus of a school you typically find a better mix. They did have a water day, but from what we heard the time with water play was really limited. Communication before camp seemed good, we got a camp guide with high level info. After camp started, there was nothing other than what our son shared each day. That is fine, other than the fact two of the days they had themed dress days - makes it hard the night before to ensure your son has a specific color shirt or an amusement themed shirt. Knowing this in advance would help. I also called once to clarify how to dress for the water day since our son was told to wear clothing over his bathing suit which makes sense for a girl but weird for a boy - when I asked Sam the camp director if he should come wearing it and just bring a change of clothes he rudely told me no change of clothes "they are playing outside and it's the Valley, they will dry" - as if I'm unaware of where I sent him to camp. He swims daily at camp normally and always has a change of clothes. Again, just seems they can't use the facilities of the school or don't want to deal so things are just a bit odd.

Our son has been attending Camp Galileo for the past few years and we can't say enough good things…read moreabout it! For our bright son, we view summer-time as his time to learn in a different mindset than school generally encourages - exploring collaborative ideas and hands-on experiences versus focusing on finished products and individual efforts. The inventor's mindset at the heart of Galileo's curriculum encourages collaboration, continuous learning and critical thinking, while exposing young campers to concepts and ideas about the world around them. Our son comes home from camp fired up to rethink the world around him, innovate, problem solve, create, build, and engineer - not just during the summer, but all year through. The camp director (Shannon), staff, and counselors are amazing - professional, tons of fun, and very well educated. They are so knowledgeable in child development, social skills, and excel at supporting unique learners. Our experience has been that they provide exceptional support for twice exceptional (2e), gifted and ADHD children. This past summer, our son's counselor suggested pairing him up with a very focused and social buddy in his group, who by being my son's partner helped to keep my little guy on task and also provided a great social support. While he loved camp already, that experience was just what he needed and made this summer even better than the last - and solidified our son's desire to attend again this summer. It's the little things like that which are above and beyond other camps. The ratio of campers to counselors is ideal and the small groups allow for each camper to receive the attention they need. Friday camp close activities are also a favorite of our son. Parents get to hear from Shannon about what the campers worked on and our son gets to show off the workshops in each classroom and all the fabulous things he and new friends worked on all week. That day he brings his projects home, where he continues to be inspired to tweak them or make them into something entirely new over the next few weeks. We also love that the camp is a nice mix of indoor/outdoor activities. Let's face it, the Valley is excruciatingly hot during the summer months. The campers are outside enough to get some physical activity and vitamin D from the sun, but spend a good portion in the AC classroom workshops where they work on science and art projects. These projects aren't your run-of-the-mill camp crafts. They are well-designed projects that give the children opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and solve problems. They provide developmentally age-appropriate challenges for the children that provide a real feeling of accomplishment and pride at the end of the week. As a mom and a child development advocate and educator, I can't recommend Camp Galileo enough. It's a truly unique camp experience! The weeks our son has spent at camp the last few years have strengthened his social skills, creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. Plus, he has an awesome time! ;)

Amazing studio with easy class times and consistent schedule! My 5 yr old son loves knowing he has…read morean art class every Thursday at 3:3pm. He is so enthusiastic after every class and tells us all about it. We love this studio and all the great instructors.

My two children have been attending Drawn2Art for over a year, and it has been such a wonderful…read moreexperience for them! They absolutely love their weekly hour in class -- it's a special time they look forward to every week. The teachers are incredibly kind, patient, and genuinely care about each child. They take the time to give every student individual attention, helping them learn real drawing techniques while also encouraging their creativity and confidence. I've watched my kids' artistic skills (and pride in their work!) grow so much since starting here. Drawn2Art is such a nurturing and inspiring place -- we feel so lucky to have found it!

My 2 kids and my niece and nephew went to this camp recently. All 4 of them were complaining that…read morethe consulars kept yelling at them for no reason ! They did not enjoy their time there . On the last day I was 3 minutes late to pick up all 4 of them and they charged my credit card and my sister's $50 each . That's $100 total for being 3 minutes late . When I reached out to them and asked them to kindly make an exception this time and refund me since it was only 3 minutes , they said this late pick up fee pays for their staff and their security guards and refused to refund me ! My kids went to 8 different camps this summer and according to them this was their worst experience. Camp Los Encinos lacks friendly staff and good customer service . We will never go back there !

We've been going the last few years and my kids absolutely love it. Such a great variety of…read moreactivities the kids or parents can choose from ex: chess, cooking, sports, water play, digital art, fashion design, all sorts of art, skateboard making, math and reading enrichment, engineering projects, coding and so much more. It's great to have so much variety week to week. They go on a bunch of fun field trips too. Lovely and kind staff.

I can't begin to express what an amazing gem Art Rebel Studio is! We were trying to figure…read moresomething out for our daughter's 6th birthday party. We know we wanted to do some kind of art party but wanted to be unique. We found that at Art Rebel for a glow in the dark art party. Ponti, the owner, made this birthday so special for our 6 year old and all her friends. From the beginning he was so easy to work with and very communicative. Ponti has kids birthday parties down to a science with different activities planned out that all the kids loved! Him and his team handled it all while we got to relax and chat with other parents. On top of that, we didn't have to worry about goodie bags because all the kids went home with a couple pieces of glow in the dark art that they made. There was a separate, and massive, room for food and drinks so when cake cutting came around it was so easy. Also he made setting up and packing up so easy. If you're looking for something different and special for your kid's birthday, I can't highly recommend Art Rebel Studio enough!

We had such an amazing experience at Art Rebel Studio! I took my son to their graffiti camp and he…read moreabsolutely loved it. The atmosphere is so creative and fun, and the staff is amazing. The owner is such a great person and made us feel so welcome. My son enjoyed it so much that he already wants to have his birthday party there. Highly recommend!

Great Day Camp for kids of all ages…read more Staff are wonderful; upbeat, kind, and happily answer questions. The number of established activities + daily activities is impressive (magic show, bounce houses, slip and slide). I can't speak about the food quality, however I appreciate the options and my kid never complains about what he gets. The grounds are clean. Playground is huge and offers many activities. Side note: VR headsets are offered. They do not age gate these to the recommended 13 years. So I was none to pleased to learn my under-13 kid used them. They know better now. But yes, VR is not appropriate for the growing brains of younger kids

My son has been going here about 2 years now. It used to be fantastic: they had projects where you…read morecould bake bread, stitch a pillow, and stencil art. This year, though, none of those were available, and the kids were relegated to playing outdoors and eating lunch. When I would ask my son what he did that day, he would shrug and say, "Played on the jungle gym. What else?" It's disappointing because there was no reason given as to why they stopped doing these projects. They are still charging the same price - a whopping $645 per week (!) without all of the benefits. Maybe some of that is going to the overpriced meals they are having catered from Panera, which is charging something like $10 for a cup of soup last time I checked. Maybe we're paying for the counselors' meals as part of the charges. Who knows? There is no itemization, and parents are kept relatively in the dark about what goes on at camp every day. There are no field trips or swim days, so it is unclear *why* the charges are so high. I packed my son snacks every day, but he said he's not allowed to eat them, and true enough, when I picked him up, his snack pack was at the front gate, not allowed into camp. He said the camp itself provides no snacks, so it's unclear how Steve and Kate's Camp expects campers to survive on a cup of soup and hunk of bread while playing outside all day. Kudos to the person who wrote the little ditty on the badges, as that was very cute (photo attached). I hope they improve their program next year, or we will be looking at other options.

It has been a spectacular experience for us thus far at Tumble Tykes. We are always warmly…read morewelcomed, classes begin on time and the coaches are hands on/engaged throughout the entire experience. We attend Monday sessions with our 5 year old son who truly can't get enough. He counts how many "sleeps" he has until his next gymnastics class. All of the coaches are wonderful but a quick shout specifically to Coach Alexa who is an absolute rockstar! My son is a handful but Coach Alexa is patient, attentive, kind, and encourages him to do the best he can. She motivates him and cheers him on throughout the lesson. He has learned so much in 2 months- not only gymnastics but how to be patient with other students, follow rules, be disciplined, and so much more. Thank you, Tumble Tykes.

My toddler is obsessed with Tumble Tykes. We are currently doing the parent and me classes twice a…read moreweek and plan on leveling him up when he's old enough to do the teacher-only classes (though they have a little viewing area with chairs on the side so you can keep an eye on younger kids). The coaches are fantastic, the variety in activities available is great, and the music is great! Always look forward to going with my kiddo

My son has attended this camp for 3 summers now and we absolutely love Tumble Weed Camp! The staff…read moreare amazing and truly care about the kids. This camp helped my child come out of his shell and become more confident and outgoing, which has meant so much to us. We also hosted a party there, and our guests couldn't stop raving about it. Everything was fun, well-organized, and memorable. Highly recommend -- we'll definitely be back!

I was really hopeful about Tumbleweed Day Camp, but my experience trying to cancel has been…read morefrustrating and disappointing. We had to move out of the area and I notified the camp as soon as possible, asking to cancel and requesting a refund. I was told they don't offer refunds unless someone from the waitlist takes the spot--which would be fair if they actually tried. Despite multiple email follow-ups over several weeks and being extremely patient, no real effort was made on their end. I personally know someone on the waitlist for our session who never received a call or update. If the policy is dependent on the spot being filled, then it's the camp's responsibility to at least try to fill it. Parents--if you're considering this camp, just know that if anything changes, you'll be stuck. No flexibility, no proactive communication, and no accountability in their own process. And if you're on the waitlist, don't just wait for a call--because they may never make one. Be ready to chase them down. Really disappointed in how this was handled.

This is a really nice indoor playground! It offers a lot of things that I have not seen at other…read moreindoor playgrounds, like swings and a little zipline-like thing. It was very very clean! No complaints about the equipment at all. My son loved the curly slide into the ball pit and the little building block area. The only thing I don't love is that the seating area/eating is behind a wall so you can't sit down and watch your kids at the same time. There were some kids doing things like climbing up the slides when other kids were trying to go down and no parent was in sight to help reel them in. There's also virtually no seating in the play area for adults. Myself and a few other parents were sitting on the floor. Also, it is kind of pricey. Entrance fee is comparable to other places ($25) and it is for an unlimited amount of time. However, I bought a small bag of chocolate mushrooms for my son to snack on and it was $3. This was the size of a snack bag you would get in like a Costco multipack. Party prices are some of the most expensive I have seen at an indoor play place. Highly recommend bringing in your own food and drink! The staff was nice and they did a decent job checking in and making sure kids weren't doing stuff that was unsafe. I do like that this place is a little off the beaten path. I will be back!

We love this place so much. We LOVE Karine. My kids adore her. She's always playing with them!…read moreKarine Christian Roman and Daniel love you!!!