Gosh, I just popped on here to see if the camp was still around after all the fires a few years…read moreback, and I'm so glad it is. My daughter started going to this camp 25 years ago and stayed for 10 years! She got her 10-year jacket, which she still has, and used her GAC blanket through college. She looked forward to camp every year and every year she would come back a very happy, content, and more independent than she was when she left. Worth every dollar we spent!

*** "Gold Arrow Camp is absolutely f-i-n-e" ... ***…read more At least that is the one-liner my 10yo keeps saying. He went there for a 2-week sleepover this summer. Twas his very first stint staying at an overnight camp. He enjoyed it so much, that he wants to ret'n for 1mo! From what he tells me, he likes the variety of activities: archery, hi-ropes, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, sailing, riflery, ziplining, hiking, backpacking, waterskiing, wake boarding, mountain climbing, camping, art & crafts. The bus picks up the kids at the Cheviot Hills Rec Center. Then you do not see nor speak with them until they return. The only correspondence permitted is via email or USPost. They also post daily picks of the kids at play to the web site. Twas a great way to help build a kid's sense of independence. That was my motivation to send mine here. We're both happy. I only had marbles and a fishing pole when I was in camp! (lol) *** Gold Arrow is pricey but it is a great way to cut the cord. ***

When my son expressed interest in riding horses, we knew Copperwood was the place to go. Growing up…read morein the area, I remember everyone who trained here always shared how much fun they had. Now as a parent, I would like to share that if your child is serious about horses this is STILL the place to go because they have not forgot how to have FUN while learning to ride and care for horses !! Thank you Jeannette for your dedication to raising the next generation of equestrians

Three words... twisted wire snaffles. Look them up. On…read morelesson horses with inexperienced riders these serve one purpose... to inflict pain. How many people show up here and think "this is so great" without any idea there is a torture device in the horses mouth. Normally I don't want to influence someones business with a bad review, but there's really no excuse for this.

My kids have participated in the Afterschool Bricks 4 kids courses at two different campuses and…read morehave both loved it! The class appears to be fun and engaging. My kids are always in a good mood when I pick them up; like they've had a blast. They both felt that the teacher was fun, approachable, and knowledgeable. I would recommend the after school class for kids grades 1-3. Costs are about $95 for 5 one hour after school sessions (per child). I would definitely enroll my kids in this again.

Bricks 4 Kidz=Time to Run Errands 4 Parentz…read more My son just finished the Bat League summer camp and absolutely loved it. It was $160 for four days, 8:00-11:30 each day. It wasn't cheap, but well worth the investment. The staff that ran it was really friendly and engaged with the kids. They had superhero capes and masks for the kids to wear while they were there. The activities each day were superhero themed, and the kids did crafts besides just Lego things, too. They also email you a link the first day to a google drive where they post a few pictures each day so you can see what your kid has been up to. I thought this camp was a great investment. Long enough for him to have fun and for me to get things done, but not so long that the whole day was gone or it got boring. They still have some camps this summer. Definitely worth doing!

My daughter had a wonderful first swim lesson here, so we were excited to return the following…read moreweek--especially after she was leveled up and we paid in advance for her next session. Unfortunately, this second visit was the complete opposite of our first. When we arrived, we were told she wasn't registered, even though we had already paid. After some back and forth, they "found a spot" and told us we were lucky, which didn't feel great considering the mistake wasn't ours. From the moment her new instructor walked her back, I could see my daughter's discomfort. She's only four, and getting into a pool with a stranger requires warmth, patience, and a little time to build trust. Instead, her instructor was neither friendly nor engaging. My daughter managed about five minutes in the water before becoming too overwhelmed. Swimming should be fun, safe, and encouraging--not something a child feels forced into. I hope the program takes this kind of feedback seriously, because young swimmers need instructors who understand how to connect with children, especially during those first few lessons to build trust and confidence.

All the reviews are rather old so this is my recent experience. I sent my daughter to the winter…read morecamp and she did have fun (2 stars for that). However, I don't think I would recommend them or send her again because of the poor management and communication from the staff. In the first day I kept her home because I was worried she might be sick and it was a couple days before Christmas (not nice to share bugs and ruin the holiday for others). And they are very upfront that there are no refunds. I was cool with that day because it was my choice. I called them to ask if there is a specific drop off time or details for the next day and was told there wasn't. Drop Off was flexible. Additionally, I checked the email they sent out and it only had the one address (for the building with the bus parked outside). The next day my daughter was 100% but slept in and my husband tried to drop her off at 11:30. He went to the address we were provided, and found the lights off and a sign on the door that said they were closed for the winter break. I called and called the number for an hour. Their phone system is super annoying because you have to listen to a long message advertising their programs before anybody picks up, then if nobody picks up, while you are holding you have to listen to another message on a loop. There is no way to leave a message. Seems like a very 1980's way to mange phone communication. Finally at about 12:30 I get ahold of a person. She said she is the only person who can answer the phones during camps because most of their staff is off and rather indignantly points out that she deserves a lunch, so she was away from the phone. Also, while she is on break , because they only use a skeleton crew for winter camps, all the kids are walked over to the other building where the the dance and gymnastics classes are held, which is why the place was closed when my husband tried to drop off. I mentioned that I had specifically called the day before to ask about drop off times and arrangements and nobody had communicated that there is a second location used. Her attitude was that I just should have known to go there. I pointed out that if they have a sign indicating they are closed for the holidays, they could also put one up indicating that the camp site has moved to a second location while she is on break. She did offer that I could drop off my daughter now (it was movie time) but it was nearly 1:00 and she would only be there for a short time by the time my husband drive her back over. The other concern was than, while I agree everyone deserves a break, if there was an emergency with a child and the parents needed to contact AKM, having no way to leave a message or having them forward calls to someone who can cover the phones, seems rather dangerous. My daughter did finally make it the next week and had fun. However, my husband had mixed feeling with the place when dropping her off. For what is described as a "camp" it did not offer all the activities mentioned in the advertisement. Also, when he dropped her off at 9:30 ( an hour after it started) he said there was only 1 adult, who appeared to be a young lady or teenager, watching 9 other kids of various ages as they ran around in an unstructured environment. He sat in the car for a bit to observe. She took all the kids out to the sidewalk area, gave them a bag of cheese its and watched them run around the sidewalk while they ate their snack. She then took them back inside for more playtime. He ultimately decided that because he was off and could come get our daughter if she was not having fun he was willing to give it a chance. There was nothing unsafe occurring, just rather it felt more like a daycare than a camp with planned activities. My daughter enjoyed running around the ninja course and swimming, so they did more activities through the day. I emailed my concerns and waited over a week for a response and have received none. Overall, did my daughter have fun?- yes. Would I send her again- probably not. The price point for what you get, the poor management and communication seems like they have some gaps in their process that makes me feel like the camps are an afterthought and not run with attention to details. Plus, if you are using this as daycare during the winter school break (we were not) their hours are not very convenient. It opens at 8:30 and pick up is 2:30, not exactly helpful hours for working people.

This artist (Pam?) was so fun and cute! She made the painting easy and filled with laughter…read more I really loved the choices she offered (Lion and Dragon Eye were epic) and it was all so fun. I would totally do this again!

Pixie was a sweetheart and major props for her patience with me!! I'm loving the finished product…read morebut along the way I was sceptic. With like 10 people in the class and we all work at our own pace, we still seemed to finish at the same time. The equipment/tools were all provided with class fee. I paid additional for frames because I don't do art every day and decent work should be recognized. My youngest went in afraid because he didn't think he could do it. He left with his chin up and a smile on his face. Nice confidence booster! Thanx pixie :)

This gym is amazing. We signed up last minute for tryouts upon hearing the news that our gym was…read moreclosing. The whole experience has been wonderfully. Our first experience with the business was their website. It is kept up to date and has all of the information you need. Our next experience was their parent portal. It is so easy to use. I love how easy it is to find and register for classes. I also love that you can check your athletes progression toward his or her skills. Then we actually got to go to the gym for tryouts. It is a simple process, and everyone is so kind and welcoming. The owner was present and willing to answer questions. I loved how honest and up front he was. The coaches push the athletes to be there best and work hard, and as a result I observed some of the best tumbling technique I have ever seen as I watched the practice that was running at the same time as tryouts. We are still deciding if we can do the hour (each way) commute twice a week for tumbling and cheer, but if she does choose to cheer it will be here.

Horrible experience. No matter your skill level your tumbler will start at level 1. Your tumbler…read morewill get stuck at level 1 for an unknown amount of time, no matter how good they are. The coaches are rude and offer no feedback to the tumblers. They appear lazy and disengaged. You are NOT allowed to watch and will receive dirty looks and a phone call if you do. This place is a huge waste of money and will offer no growth when your tumbler is leveled down under their level despite doing skills near perfect, there is always a slight deduction they will notice. When you question them they get defensive and rude and will treat your tumbler with even more criticism. Horrible coaches, horrible system, horrible customer service. Please take your business somewhere else and do NOT allow your tumbler to be belittled and torn appear by them further diminishing their confidence.

This was the BEST experience and I highly recommend! We could tell the horses are well taken care…read moreof, respected and trained. Chloe took us on our ride and she was so friendly and knowledgeable. She made our ride so fun hopefully when we go again, we would want Chloe on our ride!

I cannot thank Yosemite Trails Horseback Adventures for the incredible experience and memories I…read morewill never forget. I had a camping trip to Yosemite National Park planned in September and knew I wanted to propose to my Fiancé while on the trip and didn't know exactly how I would plan this. We are avid outdoor/hikers and love horses. When I found Yosemite Trails Horseback Adventures, I knew that this was the PERFECT place for me to propose to the love of my life. I wasn't quite sure how the proposal would go down to begin with, but Cami and the entire team made the experience unbelievable. I felt like part of the family and cannot thank them enough. They scouted out various different locations along the route for the spot prior to my arrival and communicated with me every step of the way. Jolene found the location on the trail, and was our guide. We did a private trial ride as I wanted the experience to be intimate. Jolene was INCREDIBLE and we cannot thank her enough. She was an expert guide and made the entire experience a memory we will never forget. Jolene took pictures for us and planned the entire proposal location, she was fantastic in every regard. The horses were beautiful and looked extremely well taken care off and loved. The trail ride itself was the best we have been on, and we have done quite a few. It was beautiful, fun going through the creeks and riding up/down the mountainsides. We cannot thank Cami, Jolene and the entire Yosemite Trails Horseback Adventure Team for the memory and experience of a lifetime, and we cannot wait to do it again!

I look forward to my fight girl kickboxing days of the week. All trainers are so encouraging. The…read moreclasses are for all ages, shapes and sizes. You are pushed to challenge yourself, because of this, you leave with a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. At Fightgirl Fitness it doesn't stop at the gym. You receive tools to implement in your every day lifestyle to compliment the results of your workouts. Fan for life!!! Thank you Fightgirl team!!

I am so glad I started coming here about 1.5 years ago! I love the flexibility of being able to…read morechoose the days/times for classes that work for me. I feel like the coaches genuinely care and do a great job keeping people motivated. Doing different workouts every class and specialty classes on Saturdays also keeps things interesting and fun. I recommend them to anyone who asks!

Always an amazing time at Fresno Swing Dance! Come down and take a lesson on Tuesday nights. The…read morestaff here is so awesome as well and the front of the house is awesome too.

Loved seeing the Adams family! The kids were amazing! Great seats, great service. The staff are…read moreamazing with the kids. Kudos to Mr. Daniel's!

Such a great club! Elite Beach is doing great things for volleyball in the Fresno/Clovis area by…read moreoffering a chance to continue playing volleyball in the summer. Beach volleyball has been vital in the constant improvement of my daughter's volleyball skills and overall athleticism. If you're looking for an "edge" in volleyball, you should sign up with Elite Beach!

I can't say enough great things about Elite Beach. My older daughter came upon the club in 2020…read morewhen things shut down from COVID. Not only did she improve as an all around player, we met a new family. The coaches are amazing and care about the player not just as an athlete, but as a student and individual. The director, Michael DeRaffaele, is second to none. I now have my 12 year old in the club and I'm so thankful that she gets to experience beach volleyball the way her sister did. I am forever grateful for this club and recommend it without reservation.