Although I wasn't part of the experience, my daughter went to a birthday party here yesterday. She…read moresaid it was fantastic and she would love to have her own party there. There was an instructional portion for the ceramics and then the kids were allowed to make their own items. She made a bowl and a cat. The family was also able to bring pizza and cupcakes in. She had such a great time that we have been checking out other classes that are held here. Very neat spot.

Open Arts is a studio offering classes in drawing, pottery, sewing, voice, piano and guitar. Most…read moreclasses are for children/teens, but they do have a fair set of classes for adults as well. John, the director of Open Arts Studio, is a dynamic guy who is so charismatic...it's easy to envision him sitting at a piano, leading a bunch of people in song around a piano a la Cole Porter. He's the voice teacher and drawing teacher and he's great at both. Home schoolers note: they offer classes during the day for home school students! For me, one caveat is the price. It's not astronomical, but most classes are about $125 for a session, about 5 classes, and it adds up. I believe it's because of this that some classes aren't very full. On the up side, if you take more than one class, or have multiple children enrolled, you get a 10% discount. They hope to add cooking classes somewhere down the line. We are looking forward to the addition as I know my daughter would learn a lot because they are both organized and inspiring at Open Arts!

My family has been active in Camp Fire for 4 years, with me as a club leader, and we LOVE it! Our…read moreboys have an amazing organization to belong to that is non-discriminatory and non-religious. I have 2 special needs kids, and all kids are met right where they are at. Kids do service projects, outdoor skills, crafts, and much more. They earn emblems to sew onto their uniform. Camp Fire is so affordable, even for our one-income family. My family has attended Camporee (summer family camp) for 4 years, Fall Fest (autumn family camp) for 1 year, and my older child has attended Yelm Day Camp for 2 years. We have also participated in numerous day events that get the clubs together - all well organized and exciting. All the staff and volunteers are kind, respectful, compassionate, and FUN. I highly recommend Camp Fire in general, and especially our local council - Camp Fire Orca.

From the owner: Family Clubs: We meet regularly to explore the outdoors, exercise our creativity, engage in…read morecommunity service, and make new friends! Camp Fire clubs help youth build self-esteem, learn life skills and become responsible citizens concerned about and active in their communities. Day Camps: For youth entering 1st through 9th grades. Programs in Puyallup, Yelm, and Tacoma. Overnight Camp: Camp Orca is located just west of Olympia on Summit Lake. Week long adventure (Sun-Sat) for youth entering 4th-12th grades. Family Camp: No Camp Fire experience necessary! Join us in June or November for a fun filled weekend exploring nature and meeting new friends. Heated cabins always guaranteed! Statement of Inclusion: Camp Fire works to realize the dignity and worth of each individual and to eliminate human barriers based on all assumptions that prejudge individuals. Designed and implemented to reduce sexual, racial, religious, and cultural stereotypes and to foster positive intercultural relationships, in Camp Fire, everyone is welcome.

Best music camp for kids!! 5-stars! This week of festival camp is taught by musicians who are…read morefantastic teachers to youth. The children will learn and grow musically and the concert performance will bring tears to your eyes! The performance sounds like a classical CD or music by adults! The performance is amazing! Your child will study and learn throughout the week by a well-organized and professional crew! They have been running this camp for several years and I've never heard my daughter complain about being bored or sitting around. The other students are extremely kind and well-behaved. This isn't your everyday summer camp; EMF is on a much higher level and worth every penny!

My daughter absolutely loved her first EMF experience last summer and can't wait to do it again…read morethis summer. The quality of instruction is top notch and the final performance is amazing. It's well worth the money and time.

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!

Kiddos and Kin Kindermusik (particularly with Ms. Shay) has been an awesome program for my kids…read moreyear after year. They have benefited from the social aspects of the classes as well as the musical. Ms. Shay is a gift to Tacoma. She makes every child feel so special and seen, we truly can't recommend these classes enough.

We signed up our daughter for Kindermusik at Kiddos and Kin when she was only 6 weeks old. We…read morebelieve that music is an excellent tool for teaching young, developing minds and we have not been disappointed. Ms. Shay is so talented at what she does. She engages with the kids well and always makes sure the learning environment is interactive and safe. Our daughter is now almost one year old and is extremely sociable, outgoing, and engaging and we believe Kindermusik is a big reason why. She gets extra giggly and bouncy from the moment we walk into the building for her weekly class. We highly recommend Kiddos and Kin. Sometimes I think I have more fun in the class than my baby. I learn a lot of great songs and tools for playing with my child and I know it helps our bond.