I truly enjoyed having Browne Summer Camp on the top of my kiddos list every summer. They enjoyed…read moreevery minute of it! From swimming everyday, going on creek walks each week, to getting ready for Friday performances. They always came home smiling and ready to go back the next day. As a parent, that made me feel good on choosing Browne Summer Camp every year!!!

Both my kiddos go to Browne for summer camp! It is amazing- I have really noticed they are more…read moreoutgoing due to the lovely friendships they have built at Browne and Friday afternoon shows they do on a stage for friends and family! Both kiddos LEARNED to swim at Browne from their counselors. Any questions feel free to reach out to me!

This is the best summer camp in Northern Virginia! The program is well put together and the staff…read moreis very knowledgable and well trained in their respective areas. The Camp Director, Dan, is very hands-on and is a solid and effective leader. The counselors look after each of the kids very carefully. For travel camp, they pay close attention to where everyone is always ensuring everyone is accounted for at all times. On one trip to the Smithsonian, a butterfly landed on my child's nose and the camp counselor even took a few pics and sent them to me. So incredibly thoughtful!! I'm so happy that my child has experienced Congressional Camp. Each year, my child looks forward to it and looks forward to exciting new adventures. We've been going to Congressional Camp for six years and just love it.

I had a high hope for this summer camp, but I will not use them ever again. This place is not…read morereally organized. There is little to no communication. Morning drop-offs and Afternoon pick-ups are nothing but chaos. The kids working on curbside are clueless and unhelpful. They make kids watch TV on those rainy days because they have nothing else planned for them, when you pay thousands of dollars. No thanks.

If you're looking for a gym where your kids can do gymnastics just for fun, this might be the place…read morebut you're NOT going to get the dedication, skill, or technical lessons here that you would get from other gyms. My kid's been doing gymnastics since she was 4. Had her here for almost two years (between summer programs and actual enrollments) and I've got to be honest, her growth was stunted. She could be and she be much further along than she is. Recently, at seven, she's had the wherewithal to say, "my new class is so much harder... they actually teach us the right ways and make us do it." Says a lot. I also want to add that this gym offers Friday night fun clubs for about $40. My kid used to love them. However, recently, Fletcher decided to put my child in timeout and tell her that if she didn't do something, she wouldn't get any pizza. Now, it's 2024 and what we're NOT doing is isolating children and threatening not to meet their basic needs (food), especially without calling their parents. When I asked my daughter later about the entire situation, it was clear that Fletcher (who regularly talks too quickly and gets tongue tied) had confused my child. She was genuinely CONFUSED by what he was asking her to do. I think this made clear to me how ill-equipped folks here are to deal with children. Her confusion was SO developmental and could've been addressed/avoided with clearer instructions. But instead, you chose to punish her in an isolating and embarrassing way at what was supposed to be a fun Friday party? Without calling me? Nah, cuz. We will NOT BE BACK. Also, watching your child from a screen vs. in the gym is wack AF.

I signed my daughter up for summer camp and it was a waste of money. They don't go on field trips…read moreand claim they have "in house trips" that never happened either. The children spent a lot of time watching TV. The 5 weeks that my daughter was there they went outside 1 time. Also, Coach Fletcher would regularly bring his big intimidating dog to the gym. This is highly unprofessional as children have allergies and fears of big dogs. I witnessed a little boy crying frantically when he saw the dog and the coach laughed and told him he's a friendly dog. That was the last straw for me.

We had high hopes for this camp. To give context to Alexandria parents, we did a week of Browne…read moreCamp (which my girls both said was their favorite in town camp and want to go back to next summer), Campagna, vacations, sleepaway camps for three weeks, and then Steve and Kates. I only bought 5 days for each child and we did 3 days the first week and 2 the 2nd week. I ended up having a babysitter come the remaining three days because my girls didn't want to go back to the camp (a first). There is very little structure to the camp, little to no outdoors time, and the food selection was either a bagel or pizza.....every day. There were no other options available. We packed lunches and snacks and after about a day of the camp my kids were really bored. They spent most of the time on pads or watching movies due to other activities being full when they wanted to do them. They specifically asked me to never send them to this camp again.

My 11 yo daughter attended camp the last 2 weeks. She was always disappointed when I picked her up…read moreas she wanted to stay longer. She was happy with the activities and food options.

If you are looking for a professional, friendly and affordable place to bring your child, Chris'…read moreLearning Center checks all of those boxes. As a parent of three young children, I was in need of a childcare provider with the feel of family but the structure of a facility. Not only was I impressed with the way the staff handled my children, but also the things my children learned throughout the day. Curriculum is extremely important, but so are organization and cleanliness, and I have to say that I am very pleased with everything. Thank you for being a place I trust my babies at!!!

To Mrs. Chris 26 April 2020…read more Chris Learning Center is a wonderful place for your child/children. When my granddaughter began attending there at the age of four, she had some educational delays. She was enrolled in September 2019 and the table has turned tremendously. She started learning everything a four-year old should know and more. At Chris, each age group has their own teacher(s) and play area. This is something I really love and appreciate. They also teach the children sign language and Spanish at no extra cost. The children learn something new each day, and they have homework and progress reports during the year. We could not ask for anything more. The owner is very loving yet very stern. I appreciate that as well. Her staff is top notch and I would highly recommend them to anyone needing exceptional childcare, even infants. For a working parent and Grandparent, it is a good feeling to have a piece of mind and is put at ease knowing that your child is well taken care of. To help with this, you must sign your child in and out electronically, not on a paper. This gives parent's added security and a sense of added safety, also the doors stay looked. I used to think they were a little pricey however; you get what you pay for. Chris Learning Center is more than a 'Day Care'; it is a place where children are given the opportunity to learn and grow to their fullest potential. I'm sure that I missed something however; all I will say is that I would not trade them for any other place for child care. Thank you for all that you do, and we appreciate you and your staff. Sincerely, JoAnn

Great facility! Exercise, aerobics classes, Zumba swimming…read moreor weight training. There is something for everyone.

Second time coming in support of my son's swim lessons. Facility is huge and is just as clean as…read morethe $50 membership I pay for Bowie Sportsfit. If I lived closer I would change my membership. Not sure what the hours are but they have just as much to offer than other competitive gyms. I believe they offer a full range of services from classes to open gym. Unlike one comment pointed out...there is indeed a cafe that offer snacks and drinks. Bathrooms are decent and parking is indeed plentiful

Black belt Academy is amazing. The staff is friendly and helpful. My daughter is really shy and…read moreshe is very comfortable with the staff. They are welcoming and focus on the kids. Black belt academy has helped to build my daughters confidence and she look forward to going each day. I would recommend Black belt academy to any parent looking to send their child to a place that is safe, fun and a great learning experience.

We've been attending Black Belt Academy for seven years. We started when my first born was 5 years…read moreold.Black Belt Academy has been a consistency in our life ever since. We've done Before and After School program, virtual class during Covid, and summer camps. My kids have a great time, are active and learn about discipline, respect, and hard work. The staff is top notch. It's easy to see that the environment there is positive, and everyone loves what they do; no easy feat when dealing with children. Master Robert is a gem. He takes a vested interest in every student, listens, and corrects any issues. He also recruited the dream team of Jr. Master Nick, Assistant Instructor Sam, Alex, and Christy. The facility is always clean, the staff greets you upon arrival, I trust them with safely transporting my children to and from school. The price is fair and my son put it perfectly when he said "Black Belt feels like a second home".

Great gym Squash courts and foot ball courts…read more Has everything including pools etc Staff is always friendly Nice hang out spot Highly recommended

I had a very disappointing experience with the Spring Flagship at The St. James Sports Complex. The…read morecustomer service is honestly some of the worst I've dealt with at a facility like this. One of their representatives, Daisy, was especially rude and disrespectful when I tried to ask simple questions. Instead of helping, she seemed annoyed and dismissive the entire time. On top of that, their website is extremely unhelpful and rarely has up-to-date information. It makes it frustrating to try to find accurate details about schedules, amenities, or programs. The condition of the facility itself is also very disappointing for a place that promotes itself as a premium sports complex. The pool house is constantly messy and poorly maintained, and the gyms are in some of the worst condition I've seen at a facility like this. Equipment and areas often look neglected, which really makes you question how well the place is being managed. Overall, between the poor customer service, lack of reliable information on their website, and the condition of the facilities, I wouldn't recommend the Spring Flagship location. There are much better-run gyms and sports facilities in the area.