My two boys love playing outside and this school is the absolute perfect match for them. At 2.5 and…read more4.5 they are both so excited to go to school. When I ask my oldest how was school he yells like Tony he tiger "IT WAS GREAT". If I was a boy at this age, playing in the dirt, climbing trees and being in nature is the perfect fit. The structure of the program is great too! Teachers and ownership are both so great to work with and

I had moved on from this situation. It has been five months since I put this behind me and I did…read morenot plan to comment further. However, today I received another email addressed to current and past families describing ongoing issues within the program. The concerns raised were similar to what I personally experienced during my time there. At that point, I no longer felt comfortable staying silent, especially because young children attend this school. Our interaction and resolution were not amicable whatsoever. I made sure to communicate in writing so that everything was documented. The issue of my refund did not end peacefully or professionally. After months of following up regarding money that was owed to me, the director stated that I was "harassing" and "bullying" her by requesting updates. I strongly disagree with that characterization. As a paying customer whose child was enrolled in the program, I believe I had every right to request updates on a refund and to ask questions about how the company was being run while my child was in their care. Following up on a financial matter over several months is not harassment, it is accountability. Because the refund was not resolved despite repeated requests, I ultimately had to pursue the matter in small claims court in order to recover what I was owed. I would not describe that outcome as amicable. Today's email stated that the school is again experiencing internal issues related to teachers and parent complaints... iissues very similar to those raised during the 2025 school year. Last year, when concerns were raised, responsibility was attributed to certain teachers. Those teachers are no longer employed by the school. However, similar concerns are being raised again this year with an entirely new group of teachers. As a parent observing this, that raises reasonable questions for me. If the original issues were solely tied to specific staff members, one might expect those concerns to resolve once those individuals were no longer part of the program. Instead, similar complaints appear to be continuing into a new school year with whole new staff. I am not speculating about motives. I am pointing out that the pattern of concerns has remained consistent despite a complete change in teaching staff. During my time there, when parents raised concerns, the responses often felt dismissive or minimized. Responsibility was frequently shifted elsewhere. That pattern was deeply concerning to me. One issue that continues to be referenced (including in the recent email)  is CDSS licensing. I want to state this carefully and factually: Based on written confirmation I received directly from CDSS, The Native School does not hold an active CDSS childcare license. Outdoor programs of this type may not be required to hold one because such licensing does not exist for outdoor schools yet.  That distinction matters because it affects what oversight applies and what formal complaint channels exist. My concern was not whether a license was required. My concern was that the messaging around oversight created an impression that did not align with what I later verified in writing with CDSS. Parents deserve clarity about regulatory oversight, especially when children are involved. I am sharing this because families deserve to make informed decisions. I am speaking only about my documented experience and information I verified through official sources. Our teachers were wonderful during our time there. My concerns are centered around administrative communication and transparency.

I had such an amazing enrollment experience with the help of Karen. I'm really looking foreword to…read morestarting my classes!

John Paul is an amazing teacher . He is teaching my kids about 9 months now, big improvement. They…read moreabsolutely love their classes. He is on time, professional, knowledgeable, very talented, caring and absolutely fantastic. We are so lucky to have him .Highly recommend.

awful just awful he didn't even teach me he kept saying I was doing terrible and he didn't even…read morecare about teaching me he just wanted the money don't recommend

I've completed the Core 100 training, and it's nothing short of phenomenal. I'd heard Tony talk…read moreabout the 6 Human Needs before, but I never truly grasped the depth of it until now. After going through Core 100, I finally understand it on a much deeper level. Honestly, that single distinction alone is worth the price of the course. What makes it even more valuable is the sheer number of interventions provided. You're not just learning theory--you're watching different scenarios unfold and then hearing Madanes break down each intervention step by step. It's incredibly practical. I came in already feeling solid as a coach, but this training has elevated my skill, confidence, and ability to a whole new level--easily 10x (and that's not hyperbole).

I'm an entrepreneur, and I came into this training because I love the work of Tony & Cloe, and I…read morewanted to learn new skills for coaching people on my team. I didn't expect my own life to change as dramatically as it did as a result. I improved my personal relationships, and developed a deeper understanding of people in my life from my past. I started implementing the tools and strategies into my daily work as soon as I learned them, and my whole team is now feeling the effect. I'm very grateful for what I have learned, it was definitely worth the money. I'm even getting job offers for consulting now! Score!

We loved Jose. He was great with both of our boys and they successfully passed and obtained their…read moreLicense.

Paid them $500 then they called to cancel my appointment with less than 24 hours' notice. They…read moreoffered to reschedule in TWO MONTHS and refused to make any effort to reschedule sooner. I told them this was unacceptable and that I would be contacting the BBB. About 5 minutes later "the owner" who refused to provide his name, called me and cussed me out, called me a "little b***h" and told me to "go f*** myself 5 or 6 times" I would never trust these people to drive your kids around. Absolutely disgusting excuse of a business. Edit - So apparently the owner's name is Frank. @Frank, regarding your response, no one was nasty to your staff, nor did I curse at you once. You have a screw loose, but you do you. If you think that publicly acknowledging that you took the time to pick up the phone and call one of your customers to cuss them out is a good look for your company then more power to you. It is not hard for me to imagine why it would be hard for someone like you to retain your staff - I feel sorry for the people in your charge. Edit #2 - LOL at the owner editing his first response. Buddy needs to learn some self-control. Glad my kid did not wind up in one of his cars!

Stephen Moore is the best! My wife got me lessons while we were visiting over the Memorial Day…read moreweekend. He was very patient, and tried his hardest to get me up...so close! After 45 minutes of exhaustion...I called it, and went in. He let my wife finish the last 15 minutes, and was able to get her surfing on the 2nd try. Thank you for an awesome time...we will be back!

WARNING!!!! Took My Money, Canceled the Trip, Zero Accountability!!…read more Booking with Fulcrum Surf has been one of the worst customer experiences I've ever had. I paid several thousand dollars up front for a Kelly Slater Wave Ranch trip -- something special I had planned more than a year in advance as a Christmas gift for my fiancé. After the initial deposit, my card was hit with additional charges I did not authorize or approve beforehand. I assumed it was part of the package and kept going because I trusted the company and believed the trip was secured. Then they went silent. For months. When they finally resurfaced -- over a year after taking and holding my money -- it was to tell me the trip wasn't happening. No apology, no explanation, no alternative solution, and certainly no urgency. The trip that I had paid for in full simply did not exist anymore. Instead of refunding me, they offered store credit, as if I should be excited to keep gambling with a company that couldn't deliver the trip they already took my money for. I declined and asked for a refund back to my original form of payment, which is standard for any legitimate business. Since then? Radio silence. No refund. No acknowledgment. No accountability. Just a company sitting on my money, hoping I'll get tired and go away. In my opinion, this behavior is deeply unprofessional and completely unacceptable. A company that can quickly charge your card but disappears the moment they owe you money tells me everything I need to know. If you're considering booking with them, here's my honest advice: don't. There are plenty of surf travel companies out there that understand customer service, deliver what they sell, and don't leave customers chasing their own money for months. After everything I've experienced, I would never book with Fulcrum Surf again and would strongly warn others to think twice before handing over a single dollar.

I took the Engineering Technician course in 2019 and was part of Cohort 12. TCI has got to be the…read morebest school that I have ever attended in my life. The staff and instructors actually care about their students so if you feel lost they are always there to help you out. The Engineering Technician course took about 4 months to complete. It really is an accelerated type of course that teaches you the basic fundamentals of being an engineering technician taking you through so many lessons such as mechanics, electrical, automation, pneumatics, troubleshooting, blueprint reading, just to name a few. They really take you through so many subjects and it is up to you to figure out which subject you want to focus on. When you find out you let your staff and instructors know... they will lead you in the right direction I guarantee it. With this certification you can literally go to any industry and any related position to the course. It really is up to you whether you want to be an engineering technician developing medical devices or an electro-mechanical technician ensuring a production line is running... the possibilities are endless! Anyways, the Engineering Technician program is meant to give you a hell of a jumpstart in your career and I really am thankful for who I have met and worked with along the way whether they be students, staff, or instructors. I still take classes here and there ever since 2019 because that is just how good this trade school is. TCI FOREVER

Never stop learning…read more I visited recently to support a few interns that are with my company. The program they completed was 600 hours. The college provides hands on training and job placement which is excellent for people looking for opportunities when they come up by being prepared for the job market. This fun yet rigorous learning environment gives the students knowledge for everyday use. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this option for people seeking to enter the engineering workforce or for someone looking to learn something new.

Came here for souvenirs and this is a... surf shop... as the name implies. Went around the corner…read morefor souvenirs. Nice and close for the surfers, though.

Super awesome, 10/10. Rented 2 surfboards & a boogeyboard. Right next to beach so great location,…read moreand solid prices! Very affordable :) Owner was also super cool!

These guys were great. Not only was Rusty communicative but he was also gracious and flexible to…read moreaccommodate us when I mixed up the booking date. Curan jumped right in and gave us a lesson and he was great. He made it super easy for us to be successful and had lots of patience. We are looking forward to our next surf lesson when we are in town. Thank you.

My daughter and I decided to try surfing for the first time, and we had an amazing experience with…read moreSoCal Surf Lessons! We had zero ocean experience, but our instructors, Rusty and Justin, were fantastic. They made us feel comfortable right away and did a great job teaching beginners. We were a little worried about getting cold, but Rusty set us up with extra thick wetsuits, which made a huge difference. After a quick practice on the beach, we headed straight into the water! It was an exhilarating experience! I even managed to get up a few times. We had an absolute blast and would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to try surfing!