My friend held her daughter's 1st bday party here. The party was beautifully decorated (my friend…read moretold me that they handle set up and breakdown), so you don't have to worry about anything other than attending! I will say the only downside of this venue is that it's not really optimized for parties (which makes sense bc their main gig is the play area for the kids - and they have plenty of room to run around). Seems like you can bring your own food/drinks in which is really nice! There isn't that much space available for the adults/bystanders. The staff were really friendly, and welcomed us right when we walked in. Checked us in and explained the rules of the playground (shoes off, socks on), restrooms were outside in the hall (keys available at front desk).

We booked this venue for my daughter's 7th birthday, and I can confidently say it was one of the…read moremost disappointing and stressful experiences we've ever had. The only positive is the indoor playground. Everything else from customer service to the baking activity was a complete letdown. The front desk staff was extremely rude to multiple guests while checking waivers (who gave us feedback afterwards). Instead of welcoming families, they acted irritated and dismissive. From that moment on, it felt like they were more focused on catching us break rules than providing even basic customer service. We paid $17 per child for 20 kids for the baking activity, and it was terrible. Several parents shared that the staff told children to "stand still or you won't get your cake pop" . Only two parents were allowed inside to supervise 20 kids. All kids were crammed around one table despite several empty tables sitting unused in kitchen. Kids were shoulder-to-shoulder while staff watched sternly. My daughter even said it was the "worst birthday ever," which was heartbreaking. On top of the $500+ facility fee and $340 baking charges, we agreed on $150 cleaning fee because we decided to bring outside food. We were provided only (1) table for food, and when we asked for additional tables for food and kids art, we were told they "didn't have any." They suggested placing the kids' artwork right next to the food. The nickel-and-diming continued nonstop... In addition, we paid: $20 each for two toddlers who stayed in the playground $50 extra for five adults (we exceeded the capacity of 40 guests) We had to push our guests out (it was embarassing!!) since we were told we would be charged $50 per 10 minutes if we went over the extremely tight 10-minute cleanup window. They do not allow decor on wall or even outside balloons, which is absurd for a kids' party venue. They sell the decorations in house though. By the end, I felt like we spent the entire party being watched, policed, and corrected rather than supported. Staff members hovered pointing out "rules" instead of helping create a good experience for the kids. BOTTOM LINE: The playground may look fun, but the staff, policies, and overall experience are terrible. Save yourself the headache, frustration, and unnecessary fees. Book your party somewhere else!!

I've been bringing my 6 year old son here for coding classes for a few months now. He enjoys…read morelearning and exploring with coding on the iPad and building to support his understanding of coding as well. They give little prize incentives to the kiddos after class. Instructors are patient, friendly and knowledgeable. I would recommend!

This place is amazing!! Super engaging, responsive, and my son absolutely loves it. I highly…read morerecommend for kiddos interested in science, math, and have a love of building. It's been a great outlet for my son to be creative and grow.

Annual spring exhibit that's known for butterfly interactions and long-ass lines…read more Is it worth it? If you've seen it once you can probably skip it. The problem isn't butterfly jungle, it's the poor timing of butterfly season which is during spring break for SoCal schools. Even during midweek it was 20 minutes waiting. During a Saturday you're looking at an hour. There is one large viewing aviary loaded with butterflies. There are plenty of opportunities to have butterflies land on you if you're patient. I would say that adults were having more fun with this experience than the kids. - There are two mandatory butterfly checking stations before you can leave Butterfly Jungle. If you think TSA searches are embarrassing just wait for the security checks here.

I come every year to this exhibit, and whether I pay for priority viewing or not, the wait time is…read moresoooo long for maybe ten minutes of wandering the enclosure. It's basically a 2-hour wait if you don't pay, and upwards of an hour if you do. Overall, I don't recommend this exhibit. It's too crowded as it is. Joking, not joking! Well, my best tip is to wear bright colors. Butterflies always land on me when I wear red or hot pink. P.S.- Fun fact: It sounds cruel, but the birds they keep there are to eat the butterflies when the exhibit ends. Enjoy~ Pros: - great photo ops Cons: - humid inside - long lines - priority viewing oversold

This is an experience the kids will NEVER forget. I'm glad the instructions said to get there an…read morehour early. There's lots to do before the event! They give the kids a little passport to stamp after they visit each activity area. If all the passport pages get stamped, kids get a 2nd round in the race for FREE. Or you can buy a chance to go again for $5. The booth areas were all free too. They got to catch cliff bar wrappers in a machine, color, do some little workouts, get free mac n cheese/rice crispy treats from a vendor. Take before/after photos in front of the Kids obstacle challenge backboard. The challenge itself was fun. I didn't give 5 stars because I was disappointed by the lack of mud. The event photos made it seem like there would be more. So I hyped the kids up for that! There was only 2 real chances to get muddy at the end. They had food truck vendors, water stations, bathrooms, an area to hose down. No bag check area though, unfortunately. All and all, we had a great time. Got some great GoPro footage and would do it again. We didn't spend any extra money there so that was nice. Ticket was $50/each but adults are free.

I found this place right here on Yelp & knew we had to drop by! I'm not familiar with this mall &…read moreif you aren't either- Playground is located on the second level of the mall. It's easier to access if you park by Macy's. My family & I stopped by on a Sunday afternoon. While there were a lot of people, there is plenty of room & play space for everyone. It is $16 per child for all day play. They also have a deal going on $70 for five spots on a punch card (if I frequented this mall I'd totally do this deal). There is seating all around the playroom. Multiple different moving areas including: dolphin merry go round, there is a sitting ball merry go round, manual merry go round for the younger kids. Two buildings, one is an animal clinic equipped with crates for animals, doors for the animals, & plenty of veterinary gear. While in the other building it is a grocery story with a pushcart, lots of vegetables & fruits-excellent center for toddlers. At the furthest end of the road playroom is an oversized rocking reindeer. Behind it is a play structure with steps leading into an enclosed space with ballon's being blown in different directions by fans. This seemed to be a very popular spot for the kids to jump around before going down one of the colorful slides, ending up in a pit of balls at the end! This place is fantastic. Hopefully they get some more information on here for things like: directions, social media, & working website. I'll definitely be back to have some more fun with my son, we could seriously spend hours in here!

For $16 all day, it's worth it! My toddler has so much fun here. He's almost two years old. Most of…read morethe kids that come there are nice and friendly with him. The place seems to be cleaner than the free playground on the first floor. I saw a review with someone crying about the restroom is too far. You can actually go upstairs to Red Robin or in Macys if you need to use it.

You get what you pay for…read more.. That being said, it is a great family friendly park that is clean and safe. Lots of room for kids to run around and get their energy out. The slides are not challenging to get too. The corked floor is ideal when kids stumble over themselves or others. It does tend to get busy but arrive early in the morning on the weekends or just before sundown to make the best of your time.

This is a nice neighborhood park in 4S Ranch, not far from 4S Commons. It has lots of grassy green…read morespace, playground equipment, basketball courts, and a walking path around the perimeter. It has a dozen or so concrete picnic tables, some under shade trees. Not uncommon for a neighborhood park, street parking only here.

Came here to watch my neices performance today yay!!!…read more Came here to watch my neices performance today yay!!! Came here to watch my neices performance today yay!!! Could use some better breathable air. For smelled like a males gym from middle school. Yet I do the children do great workouts for themselves which is great work for them to have them perform really great aye plus to them; I kind of felt sorry for the woman who was mainly in charge of making sure the stuff are at appropriate levels which I think is quite laborious work. I really loved the old school tracks, which got me felt more nostalgic. The show I watched got me to think about that Broadway show of "The Greatest Showman"

We couldn't be happier with our experience at NCG! Two of our sons are on the competitive team, and…read moreseeing their progress has been exciting to watch. Our 12-year-old started at age 9 in the Ninja class, moved through Handstands, and eventually joined the team--he has loved it every step of the way! Coach Mocte has been a great fit for our older one since the beginning, and Coach Gabe, along with the other coaches have been fantastic too! Our youngest just finished his second year and still looks forward to every single practice. Beyond the gymnastics skills, they've learned focus, discipline, and have made lifelong friends. The front office staff is always friendly and supportive, and the sense of community among the families here is encouraging and uplifting. We are grateful to be part of the NCG family!

We had the most magical experience at Poway Horse Party. I came two days in a row, and I truly…read morecannot say enough good things. Jen is the absolute sweetest. You can feel how much she genuinely cares about every child and parent who comes through. She made everything feel so thoughtful, intentional, and special for the kids. Every little detail felt considered, and it created such a warm, welcoming environment. All of the animals are clearly so loved and well cared for, which made the experience even more meaningful. You can tell this isn't just something she runs, it's something she pours her heart into. The next day, she hosted my group of friends and it was just as incredible. We all had the best time and made the sweetest memories with our babies. It was one of those experiences you wish you could bottle up and relive. We will absolutely be coming back again and again. Truly love, love, love this place.

100000/10 experience! We did our daughter's 6th birthday party here and it was fantastic! It is so…read morelovely to have a private setting for a party that is quiet and peaceful. The kids got to horseback ride, pet animals, make crafts, etc. Everyone had something to do! Surprisingly to me, the mud kitchen and the hopscotch were well used. The family helps with every aspect of the party and keeps it moving along with great suggestions. I never once felt stressed. Our guests all came up from San Diego and raved about the experience. I have been recommending this place to everyone. I hope to come back from a Ladies Night! Thank you, Jen and Phil, for the memorable party!

What a fantastic and innovative program. My grandkids love their time at Challenge Island San Diego…read moreand don't even realize how they pick up new vocabulary while learning to problem solve and work as a team. Great program overall!

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Hired Party Pop for my 14 yr olds birthday party. Had around 10 kids play nerf war in the back…read moreyard, obstacles were included which made it more fun for the kids....even had a referee to set up each game!! Definitely Recommend Party Pop!!

Our son's 7th birthday was a huge success in large part to the fun he and his friends had bouncing…read moreand sliding around for hours in the elephant jumper. Quick and easy setup with great customer service.