So my reviews have been removed twice now but as I promised I'll keep posting and speaking on how…read moreterrible this school and especially its lying and hypocritical principal and superintendent of the district. I am disgusted in the complete and utter failure of how they mismanaged and FAILED my son during the distance learning and re-opening plan. When I emailed the principal and teacher about why a neighboring district was opening and we were not the principal and superintendent told me it was "unsafe" all the while the principal was pictured on her own Facebook out and about with no masks with strangers and people outside of her immediate family. I am not done with you Mrs. Spencer. I will post as much as I need to until your LIES are exposed. You angered the wrong mom by your blatant lies. Also Shelley Viramontez is the most clueless and useless superintendent. Initially during the covid pandemic she advised parents to "still send their children to school EVEN IF They had been exposed to a covid positive person." Well that would've been disastrous and thank goodness we didn't listen. Thank Goodness I'm not in this district and school anymore. These so called "educators" don't deserve to be around children. No matter how many times you have my review removed. I will repost. I promise you that.

Is any school perfect? No, but the teachers and our principle care deeply about the children here…read more We have a loving, warm, supportive community. If there are problems, they are handled as best as they can be. I think majority of issues are due to the district. We have a superintendent (Shelley- nepotism at its finest), and a school board that is power hungry and cares more about their pockets than the district. I wish the CA Department of Education would hold districts accountable. There are no check in's, investigations or steps to make sure the leaders of our public schools are doing their job.

I went to Soundwall Rock Camp every summer from ages 14-17, and the lessons I learned there were…read moresome of the most influential of my musical career. The staff is made of top-tier players with decades of experience, and they possess an ability to share and foster that passion in their students. For example, my first session I came in as a drummer, and I'll never forget the day we learned to play "Cold Sweat" by James Brown - it's a very unconventional - but brilliant - drum beat! After the session I went home and listened to all the James Brown I could. It's just one of the many eye-opening experiences I had there. But more than just improving campers' musical knowledge, the staff is really dedicated to building character. Concepts like "good things in life take a lot of work" and "practice practice practice (makes perfect)" seem simple now as an adult, but as a young teen those were ideas that I thought I could ignore. But the high standards set by the camp, as well as an extremely encouraging staff who would literally give up their lunch break to help me practice, made me realize that there's only one way to be the best player I can be, and that's to buckle down and work for it! I am now 22, a full time music teacher (drums, piano, guitar and bass) and gig a couple times a week with various Bay Area bands. I can honestly say that music is my life and in my formative teen years Soundwall showed me what kind of attitude, determination and passion it takes to get ahead - not just in music, but all aspects of life.

I attended Soundwall Rock and/or Roll camp two summers in a row. The teachers were very much so on…read morepoint in every aspect: Music, Supervision, Support, whatever we needed! It is not just about Rock, as we learned pop, funk, blues etc. For my instrument (Guitar) we even had some courses in music theory. They have a daily schedule that perfectly caters to getting the full potential out of the camp. And lets not forget the grand finale: You get to perform on stage in your very own band for everyone to enjoy! In a nutshell, you will not regret going, or sending your little musician to this camp. They teach very well, and take very good care of every requirement.

Eh school. Ngl It was pretty good when I first got there then started to go down AFTER coming back…read moreto in person learning from covid. Istg the then underclassmen and basically class of 2025 and under is fucked lol. Some of those kids are assholes Fr. Most teachers are pretty good. Also Mr Soza is the best English teacher there, he's amazing. And Mrs. Chen is such a wonderful person, if you're interested in learning mandarin I highly recommend just going for it. The jump from mandarin 3 to AP is pretty big tho so just be careful about making the decision of wether or not to go to AP.

A lot of the students there who went to school with me there were such charming friends , but most…read moreof the staff treated me like I don't belong their and thought I was not ready for the district program... and they kept me in a program were I don't belong called the county program for kids with bad autism... and my parents try to pass them to put me in the district program but they don't want to do it becuase one of the other reasons why they didn't think I was ready for the district is becuase they thought I was to aggressive and mean which is not true and very unpleasant and unrelavent So under the circumstances I would not be in program at this school... try prospect high school it's very nicer then branham and the staff there are such a great influence and I promise you'll have a great adventure there

Camp YATC has truly blown us away! Of course, I was not in attendance as the Mom. That being…read moresaid, I can begin by saying that the very FIRST thing my 13 year old son said to me today (after giving me a giant, obligatory hug ;) was: "Mom, I'll do anything if you say I can come back here next summer. I had the BEST TIME EVER!!" We live about 2.5 hours away from the beautiful Mt. Cross campsite in the Santa Cruz mountains and had heard about Camp YATC through a local, dear friend of ours. It had been over a year that my son had been begging me to go I had been in contact with Shawn and Valerie beginning last March with tons of questions. My son has a physical special need and all staff were supportive & compassionate. Shawn and Val both listened graciously to concerns I had regarding this prior, & reassured me during the week by response to a text message I sent; that he was safe, smiling, & thriving. It was at this point, that I felt like their promise to treat all campers as kids of their own -- was genuine & sincere. Sometimes the little things for one person are big things to someone else. My son had nothing but positive feedback to share about his cabin counselor, Ian... that he was attentive, patient, & helpful. Themed dinner evenings seemed to have been all the rage; and surprise on and off Broadway actors participated in mentoring with productive & validating feedback. What a remarkable bonus that was to hear about! The team at YATC has magically blended a smooth structure with room for each individual to be themselves -- simultaneously making it appear easy & joyful. He shared that his most significant takeaway from his time away from home st YATC was a tie. Learning and growing as a performer (in the Musical Theatre track) was at the top - and in large part due to the many experienced, talented, & insightful folks who taught. Right up there were the many new friendships made with campers from all over the world, literally. Upon our return home, I found my son in his room organizing each paper that he had torn off writing contact information for various new buddies -- and also reviewing a notebook chalk full of notes he'd taken during instructional classes. It sounds to me as though they have nailed it at being sure there was equal part "fun" to in "class" - and it stood out to me when I was told that he's never experienced how learning can be FUN in and of itself. Togetherness with other campers whose interests often paralleled his own, he mentioned how fantastic it was to learn from peers simply by getting to know these truly special people. "Mom, I don't know if there were bullet points in the adult paperwork about your child needing to be a kind human being, but I never met anyone who wasn't!" This made my Mom heart especially happy. The showcase held at pick up time was incredible! Each camper has been encouraged (but not forced or required) to stand up in front of the crowd & share their talent. Performers were excited and as an audience member, easy to see how hard they had worked! Something else that stood out was the way campers cheered on one another offering high fives or hugs. If you hadn't known that these kids only met 9 days prior, you sure wouldn't have been able to tell! So sweet to witness this! In my opinion, the sheer number of returning campers year after year says a whole lot about the phenomenal team behind the scenes executing this well oiled operation. It was abundantly evident that the people I came into contact with not only wanted to promote & encourage these kids' passion for the arts // but also, help strengthen self confidence, responsibility, and adventure. I promised my son that I'll do everything possible under the sun to make sure he can return to (what he called his new) "happy place and home away from home." This crew has absolutely nailed it!! BRAVO CAMP YATC! His countdown has begun! My gratitude and appreciation are endless for all they've done in playing an integral role in my son's happiness.

Where do I start!? Well, I was nervous-trepidatious-just not sure if we were doing the right thing…read moreby sending our son to Camp YATC. I must say, we were blown away- and so was our son! He's already a working actor, so sometimes it's tough to find a space that caters to someone like him- he has some experience-but of course-he's a kid! And has SO much to learn and so much growing to do. When they say that you'll feel at home- they are absolutely correct! Our son was nervous and within 5 minutes of arriving, he was waving us off~ from tears of anxiety to smiles and an eagerness to join and play and learn and experience all that camp YATC has to offer! From top notch coaches, teachers, performers, counselors, and the sweetest-most accepting & creative kids! All set in the breathtaking Santa Cruz mountains. It's a dreamy place where dreams grow and kids can be themselves, accepted, encouraged, and nurtured. Thank you Shawn & Valerie & everyone at Campy YATC for creating a welcoming space for these sweet performers to hone their craft, while making new friends in a gorgeous setting. PS-our kid is a mega boy-like plays football & has has a ton of bros- but-he's an artist and loves to meet fellow artists from all walks of life - this place delivered! Oh- yeah- the cabins- well- they're cabins... it's not the Ritz-but-it's safe-comfortable- well ventilated!! And really-so fun-our son tells it like it is and is super picky- he loved his time and can't wait to return. As a mom, I am grateful. Highly recommend for your young performer-actor, singer, dancer, writer, dreamer. Ps... the pool is clean and perfect- the cabins are older, but not moldy- I'm not sure where the bad reviewer below stayed, but it does not sound like this camp. The cost is not "cheap" but I feel that the value is there- the kids are learning & are safe-engaged-encouraged-and really well taken care of.

It is a beautiful space that is very well maintained, clean and lovely caretakers. Currently still…read morea lot of construction and tree management happening post fires. Looking forward to all of that being completed and full camp experience being restored. So well maintained by the caretakers.

I love me some Bosch Baha'i School! I have been coming here since I was 13 years old. At every…read morestage of my life, this place has held a special place in my heart. I went to college at UC Santa Cruz and would come up on the weekends to do volunteer service frequently over several years. I have been out of college for several years and no longer live in Santa Cruz, but still come up from time to time. It's just one of those places that keeps drawing you back. They have great weekend sessions that you can sign up for on a variety of topics. Additionally, this is a great space that you can rent out for weddings, reunions, retreats, etc. They have a variety of conference rooms, cabin style sleeping accommodations, play areas and a basketball court as well as a pool and wading pool for the warmer months of the year. You can tell that the people that work and volunteer at Bosch know how special it is and put their love into taking the best care of the campus.

As an educational provider for dental assistants trying to get their RDA license this place does a…read morepoor job. I have to say, it is not worth the money to attend their class or rent their kits. The owners needs to realize that we are not their "students" who will bow down and be subservient but rather customers who provide them with income. I had a terrible experience with them, when I initially reached out for a resolution I was offered a service at no charge, however when I requested a refund to go with a competitor, I was talked down to and pretty much told that it was my fault things had gone wrong. A bunch of excuses where given to me, which didn't make sense. If you didn't feel you were at fault, why offer to comp me in the first place? I find it hard to believe that a business who charges their customers for a service cannot accept that mistakes happen and take ownership of those mistakes. Instead, this business blames the customer after providing their customers with faulty equipment and substandard service. To conclude, it is my recommendation that when a customer provides you with feedback, you take that feedback and utilize it to improve your services. It is not a personal attack and the business owner should remain calm and collected instead of getting defensive. I regret ever going to this place, as their incompetence was a huge waste of my personal time and money. My intention was only to prevent this from happening to someone else and this is the intent of this review. Business is business, and sometimes you need to take a loss to make things right.

My office suggested I take tooth fairy classes to help me get my RDA through work experience and I…read morecouldn't be more pleased. I took the RDA practical prep course and it was perfect. It was clear and concise and set my mind at ease. I also took my coronal polish class with tooth fairy and rented my kit from them for my exam. I have great peace of mind knowing there will be friendly familiar faces to greet me at my exam and give me last minute pointers. Eloise and Cara are the best of the best. Eloise even helped me when I had to struggle with getting a certificate approved by the dental board- and it wasn't even a tooth fairy class. Shes just that awesome.

If you are struggling to find a school that "gets" your neurodivergent child, look no further. We…read morewent from daily battles and school refusals to a son who now comes home beaming, sharing everything he's learned. The team here is incredible--think " true angels" and "big teddy bears" with expert teaching skills. They've replaced my son's frustration with pure confidence. Ms. Kathy in the elementary department is a true hero! We are forever grateful to Pine Hills for giving our son a place to finally belong and thrive. 5 stars isn't enough.

My daughter had the opportunity to attend summer code camp here. She had an awesome experience! We…read morewere familiar with Code Naturally because they had a program at her school and she loved it. When it came time to look at summer activities this coding camp was an easy choice. She really liked her instructors and would come home and tell us all about what she was working on and how much fun she was having. We are looking at their year-around offerings and want to get her enrolled as an after-school activity for the next year as well and next summer. Thanks Code Naturally!