Amy helped us by giving us an overview of the work the center does and answering our questions…read more She was incredibly friendly and informative! She clearly loves her work. The visitor's center is beautiful and interesting. Our eight year old was engaged by the exhibits and live animals. We did the yellow hike, which was perfect for a July morning. We saw tortoise and many different types of birds and enjoyed looking at crabs along the waterline. Really cool experience. I highly recommend!

It was shaded along the way. There were minimal tree roots, making it easy to push a stroller over…read more There are different marked paths along the way. We went to the beach at the end of the 1 mile hike and walked the beach, looking for shells, watching crabs scramble by, and enjoying the views. It is well maintained by maintenance crews, and there are several picnic benches at the beach. It was hot on the way back, but there was a restroom at the beginning of the trail and a pavilion with benches. There was plenty of parking, no crowds, and places to fish, kayak, paddle board, and boat.

The summer camp has been such a highlight! My kids come home every day excited, full of stories and…read morealready looking forward to the next day. There's always something fun and engaging planned and it's clear that a lot of thought goes into making sure the kids are not only entertained but also learning and building friendships.I'm so grateful for the peace of mind this place gives me. Knowing my children are safe, happy and well cared for means everything. I highly recommend Smitty's to any parent looking for a nurturing and fun environment for their kids!

Best learning center in town. Love the caring and friendly atmosphere and especially the quality…read morelearning experience. My granddaughter loves to go every morning! She is thriving here!

The 7 year old went for summer camp. I went with the 3 week deal, choosing animals, space, and game…read moredesign weeks. The program is really good and kept the kid's brain fresh for the new school year. They give a presentation at the end of the week showing off their favorite creations and demonstrating how they work. The advanced campers shared the steps taken to create their masterpieces. Sometimes the robots didn't work and the campers handled the mishaps pretty well I think. The like that the campers were supportive of each other and didn't tease when it wouldn't work. At the end of the presentation they received a metal. I think the kid said if they were there for 5 weeks they would get a trophy. She got 3 metals. Coach K was a great leader and I felt confident leaving the 7 year old at the camp. I like the scanner sign in system. She will be returning next year for sure.

My name is NJ. I give Shiva Robotics Academy 1million stars if I could. This is a wonderful place…read more I have two young children age 9 and 11 that attended Shiva Robotics for the first time, today. The young lady, Coach K, is absolutely amazing. She gave me a tour and showed me the awards that have been accomplished. They are very active and loves to build things. After their experience today, it is now hours later and they can't stop talking about the guest speaker and also how they learned to build a robot out of lego's and made it come to life. The guest speaker spoke about "how to fix" things and how they flew drones. They also allowed them play time. They utilized tablets to teach them how to create the robots. They are so amazed and they now want to go back and learn more. Their interests are definitely sparked. Please visit this academy, it will change the whole outlook for your child regarding lego's and how to make them move. I give Shiva Robotics Academy 1million stars if I could. This is a wonderful place.

We loved having Kasey! She was very communicative and flexible with scheduling. She was also…read morepatient with our child and encouraging. Our child loved her teaching style and looked forward to swim every week. She learned how to float, tread water, and swim above water in 6 weeks. I would recommend Kasey to anyone!

Stacy is great! She's very patient and understanding the needs of her students. She makes them…read morefeel comfortable. Stacy is very trustworthy.

Incredible in home show for my son's 3rd birthday! They kept a group of 2-5 year olds and their…read moreparents entertained for about 45 minutes with education, touching and holding of reptiles! It was incredible and I highly recommend

Mike and team came out to do an educational and entertaining show for my daughter's 4th birthday…read more The children and adults all enjoyed the presentation and the kids were really into it. The stories and involvement with the audience were great. The brave little and large animals were brave and very patient with the little ones. I would highly recommend this for anyone looking to have special guest come visit the party. We considered having someone come as a princess but our daughter really loves animals. Thanks again Mike and team for the great show.

My two sons under 2 go to this school and the first thing I noticed when they started last year is…read morehow much the teachers care about the children. The facility is very clean, lunch is prepared daily, and the curriculum is fantastic.

It's only been about 6 weeks since we have started and I have already noticed a substantial…read moreimprovement with my son not only in is physical abilities but also with his confidence and respect. He looks forward to his Tuesday and Thursday classes every week and is excited and eager to find out what he will be learning next . PVMA is fantastic!

We had been on a very long search for an activity that suited my daughters needs. Then, EUREKA, we…read morefound it! I had many questions, and Master Bill walked me through all of the steps, answers to my questions, and, of course, sage advice. We signed up for the trial, and it was great to learn the basics and get to know the structure and the people. During the trial, it was a great time for my daughter to get acclimated, focus on the routines, and the instructors were amazing! They took time and adjusted their teachings to the students and reinforced with practice it will come together. Each instructor was thoughtful, caring, and patient. Master Clarissa also helped guide me through signing up and talking through some of my daughter's unique needs. Amazing service! Our first beginners class today was wonderful. My daughter joined mid semester, and everyone has been so helpful, welcoming, and supportive! There are so many positives to PVMAA. From the application with easy access videos for practice to the scheduling, to purchasing gear, and overall, the owner and everyone there is so great at communicating and connecting. After my daughter earned her white belt on the way home, she said she was so proud of herself, and it really made her feel good about herself. Those are magic words to any parent. We shopped around, and this one for sure, hands down, was the winner. I would highly recommend it!

All 3 of my kids have participated in Surf Into Summer Camps and then served as assistants to…read moreMeghan (Surf Instructor) during the last 3 Summers at JAX beach! Surf into Summer Camp is a great program which is why it is North Florida's elite and longest running camp. The 3 to 1 student to instructor ratio provides students with important individual attention. The program is very effective IMO and emphasizes ocean awareness, surfing techniques, surf etiquette, and proper equipment and wave selection. The camp instructors are truly top notch and it's very cool to see kids catching their first wave and taking their surfing to the next level!

i paid for surf camp for my daughter. Unfortunately, she tested positive for COVID and couldn't…read moreattend. I immediately emailed the camp to notify them once we received the results. As of today, I have given them a MONTH to reply. I even followed up with two additional emails, a voicemail message and a Facebook message and nothing except a Facebook response saying the best form of communication is email. I am ok with no refund, but at the least there should have been a response with an offer of resolution (surf camp the following summer, money towards private lessons, etc.). Any reputable business has a Covid policy at this point. Very disappointing. Too many surf camps to choose from in this area to accept this sort of poor customer service. I'll wrap this up as my donation to their local business and give my repeat business and recommendation elsewhere.