Our kids have now been attending CPJMA for the past 5 years. We love that it is a smaller school…read moreand have made a number of lifelong friends with other CPJMA families. We have been so happy with all of our boys' teachers. Ms Mai, Ms Macker, Ms Tessaro- Love, Ms Sor and now Ms Guffy and Ms Sottile. They truly are top notch and care so much for the kids. We love the emphasis on music - the school offers an amazing Suzuki violin program which kids can start in Kindergarten. If kids start in Kinder or 1st grade, parents have to also take lessons to be able to help their kids practice, however, the violin program is not mandatory. CPJMA also offers a number of after school options including Spanish, music club, Lego building and cooking classes. Since my husband and I work full time we signed our kids up for "Connect the World". Our kids are now learning about other cultures around the world. It's a great program. Our new principal Ms Sakeenah Smith is also fantastic and is a great addition to the school. Although no school is perfect, we think CPJMA is a great option and feel fortunate it's our local School.

We have been at CPJMA for 2 years now and absolutely LOVE it! The teachers are all so fabulous and…read morethey are so happy EVERYDAY (a sign of a good culture). The principal is so involved and cares so much about these students, I feel so safe leaving my kids with them. The music program (both music and violin) provides an enriched learning experience and has also helped build confidence in our daughter. She is thriving in reading, writing, and math, in just kindergarten. We are so grateful for this amazing school!

Cool! Came here for a beekeeping class and it was the…read morecoolest experience. Worth every penny! I came with a Groupon and saved quite a bit of money. She also has a honey harvesting class which is pricey but I'm gonna make the splurge! Kendal is super cool. She's very friendly and the honey she sells is some of the best I've ever tasted. My nephew finished a whole bottle within a week!!! Can't wait to make another visit here again in the future.

I took Kendal's bee class in Alameda yesterday which was really fantastic. She is incredibly…read moreknowledgeable and her inclusive presentation style is fun & informative. Our class had 7-8 people in it and every person was truly engaged and hanging on every word. I inherited bees last summer that set up shop in my shed so I have been trying to learn how to manage them (I moved them to a hive with the help of a "bee guy") so this class was a true learning experience. I feel much more equipped to check on my hive now. Thanks, Kendal!

Our instructor Ken was great! You can tell he is passionate about surfing and cares about helping…read morepeople learn. My partner and I had a great time learning from him, he was patient and communicative and we really improved during our session together! Brogan helped us in the office get set up, he was also very kind and courteous and really helped make the overall experience a great one! We are excited for our next lesson!

Absolutely amazing! We had over 20 Girl Scouts taking surf lessons. Girls were 6-13 years old. The…read moreinstructors were awesome with the girls! Every girl had multiple opportunities for 1:1 attention from an instructor while in the water. They were kind and patient with the kids and encouraged them to keep trying. Most girls were able to stand up on the board by the end of the class. I would highly recommend!!!

Greg is an amazing teacher! He taught me some valuable skills and helped me uplevel immensely!read more

My son first discovered his passion for DJing through Greg's summer camp classes. Greg is not only…read morehighly skilled and knowledgeable about DJing, but also incredibly engaging and patient. He takes the time to ensure his student understands the techniques, no matter their starting level, and he encourages them to develop their own style. I would highly recommend his classes!

Number One Surf Camp in San Diego! They provide eveerything. All you bring is yourself, and a towel…read moreand sunscreen. It was a Banner 3 Days at The PB Surf Shop Surf Camp for my son. He did half day surf camp for three days. 9-12. I took the days off work to be with him and watch. They provide wetsuits, so helpful. The Surf teachers were all so attentive and I felt safe having him there. It was 4 teachers for 11 kids. I loved hearing the teachers surf lingo. And just hanging out for the mornings with the kids and surf friends. Teachers did a morning stretch and then got them out on the water. My son was catching waves right away. Mid-day they had snack break and made sure to reapply sunscreen. Last day they had a pizza party at the surf shack for all the girls and boys. Highly recommend this neat San Diego Gem! @PB Surf Shop Thank you!

Felt like family! Awesome surf experience!…read more Everyone was so welcoming and seemed genuinely excited to share the day with us. The instructors were fantastic! All 3 of my kiddos were smiling, and laughing, even though they were getting wiped out by some of the waves lol! Watching your kids light up with excitement makes everything right in the world... This experience definitely gave them a love for surfing and a lifetime memory. Highly recommend PB Surf!! to the moment we surf lessons to

We have been going to this swim school every Tuesday and Thursday for the past 5 years, and it has…read morebeen such an incredible experience for our family. My oldest started lessons at just 3 months old, took a short break during COVID, and restarted at 1 year old. She is now almost 6 and can confidently swim multiple strokes and the entire length of the pool. Most importantly, she is confident and safe in the water and has a great understanding of her own limits. My younger two both started lessons at 1 year old and are following the same amazing path as their big sister. Ms. Marci has truly become like a member of our family. she is kind, patient, and caring, and she genuinely knows and understands each child she teaches. Her passion for water safety and swimming skills shows in everything she does, and we are so grateful for all the lessons and love over the years. We are only stopping lessons because we are moving, and I know our next swim school will have very big shoes to fill! I cannot recommend this swim school enough. it has been one of the best decisions we've ever made for our kids.

We chose Callan Swim School because of its 60+ years proven method, small class sizes, prime…read morelocation by Mission Beach and its military discount. What keeps us coming back is the outstanding community there. Every class we are welcomed by name at the front desk. Ms. Marcy the manager celebrates every student's birthday with a goodie bag that is adorable and thoughtful. All the adults are extremely friendly and supportive. I'm thrilled to not need to dodge any competitive parent small talk. The pool is designed for learning to swim with implements like underwater benches and bars, the pool's size and depth and large "steps" kids can play on before their lesson to acclimate into the water and have some fun. Every swim instructor is an outstanding person, but each has a different vibe, so you can pick the one your swimmer responds best to. (Personally I love someone kind and fun but firm with expectations. Emely and Laura have worked great for my kids). If I have a semblance of a complaint it's that you are not necessarily notified if your swim instructor is out that day. You're told at the desk when you check in for the lesson you're with a different instructor. Thankfully I've got flexible kiddos and we loved our sub and the chance to see my kids with a different teaching personality. Within 2 months my baby went from shuddering if you put water drops on his head to holding his breath underwater and gliding for several seconds *happily*. My two-year-old went from water wary to jumping into the pool and swimming almost an entire short pool length by herself. We love our swim lesson days!

Adam was recommended by another mom and her son…read more He was on-time for all three lessons my daughter had with him. He gave us things she could work on after each one and told us she was ready for her driving test and could possibly get a perfect score on it. He was close....she only missed 1 point on her driving test. Thank you, Adam!

Adam is a patient, practical and professional driving instructor. He took careful attention and…read morecare to structure lessons for my daughter and assign several skills to work on in between. She felt confident and ready when she passed her road test.