If you love your child and value their well being, do not send your child to the camp thus place…read moreoffers. MARCH BREAK, SUMMER OR WINTER CAMP is run by inexperienced, rude CHILDREN with 0 accountability for your child's safety....and that's saying alot as a former staff of the YMCA.

Great place. I used to go to Goodlife, but once we saw what they offered families, it was a good…read moreswitch. I like that they have an indoor running track - being a runner myself - which is especially useful in the winter, or even just as a better alternative than a treadmill. Otherwise, fairly standard gym area and never too crowded. There's also a pool, which you won't have at most other gyms. I'm personally into group classes since they keep me more motivated and interested than working out alone on a machine. Some really good classes and teachers. The only downside at times is if you just have a so-so teacher, since they're given license to plan the class. That can be an upside too if you have a really good teacher, but sometimes with other teachers you may not feel as challenged and/or feel a muscle group wasn't really targeted (at Goodlife, they have standardized classes which doesn't really matter who's teaching). I do enjoy that the group classes have a true 'group' feeling to them, and people will talk with each other. There's also a good balance of men in the group classes, so it isn't awkward like it often was a Goodlife in that sense. A huge value is having the family pass. The big payoff is once your child reaches 3, then they can be in child minding for free during your workout. The kids have options like a 2 story play structure, rather than just being a daycare-environment room. Most of the classes are included in the membership too, so our son has swimming lessons and multi-sports at no extra charge. This was the main reason we chose to join. Downside is the change area. It's very much like a public rec centre rather than a gym or a club with tiled floors, showers which take 2 minutes to get hot water and so on. There is a 'plus' area, which is more of a club environment. It has a steam room and whirlpool. I'd really love these, but it's literally a couple hundred extra dollars a year which is too much right now with a young family. Other gyms like Goodlife have a sauna for everyone, so I don't really like having to pay what is standard for most others. Only reason I can't give a 5 star, but I do really recommend this place.

Cool summer camp is an excellent place to send our children. Unlike, other camps they don't have…read moreteenagers as their camp Counsellors . Rather, they hire professional and ECA, ECE certified teachers. The owner herself take the pain to know each and every children's need. I went to one of their field outing with my son and ensured their attention to each and every student.

I sent my kid to this camp in hope that they are good, reading reviews about them. It was a last…read moreminute call, since I was already late for summer camps. And had to take him out in few days. In few words, Its a child care where teachers are hired once a year ( When the summer camps runs). They are picked randomly, mostly without proper training about handling kids. For younger kids it can be quite a decision for mothers, as this can account for safety. Children have free access to television. I would day, one of their days curriculum is watching movie. The owner justifies this by saying those are interactive play/ education etc. but primarily these are children movie. It is played so that children can spend time watching them , so as free the teachers from their responsibilities of child care. Less attention is given to the kids for food, play, etc. They are primarily on their own . The owner talks about passion about childcare education and all. You can see her doing all this while parents are around,. But really this is just a way to earn money. We went to one of the day trips with them. While traveling in the bus, a small girl probably 4- 5 years old, slept and fell from the bus seat. She hit her head , but was okay, as teachers sitting in the near by seats came rushing. There was no teacher sitting with her or on her seat for assistance. They were sitting with other teachers. It was sad. We tried to complain, but the owner has her own excuses. I would recommend not to send your kids to the summer camp. Its unsafe, with the owner having little response from these small accidents. Today, these accidents seems small, but big things can happen as well. So, Please avoid sending kids to this summer camp. Its for their safety. As the response to the Business owners' comments I have the following to say.: Parents can very well go there and see what is right and what is wrong. It was only a review to help parents. And definitely , it is the parents discretion , what they perceive right and wrong. This is what I felt as a parent, when I sent my kid to this summer camp. I hope the review helps. Business owners don't like negative comments .. however, Parents should write what they think is right, whether positive or negative review..Its helps us to know and guide in parent hood.

Meadowlarke! HORSE…read moreCARE The horses are well cared for and lived by volunteers and staff alike. The stalls are good sizes for the horses and appropriate tack and grooming supplies are provided accordingly. STAFF/VOLUNTEERS I am in love with the care and bonds the volunteers and staff with the horses! Meadowlarke does an amazing job hiring professionals for the safety of the rider and the horse. Tack is always put away properly and cleaned well and the lesson instructors are very responsible and provide a welcoming and safe environment for students and horses ARENAS The arenas are well kept, but leaks could be fixed in both larger and smaller arenas. I like that with the better weather riders ride outside and parents are welcome to watch every lesson, and the sizing and lighting is appropriate MISCELLANEOUS Meadowlarke has a heated back lounge with the list for horses and riders and in better weather a beautiful pasture and outdoor arenas. I also really admire all horses are rescues and are retired to meadowlarke north after a beautiful life. Meadowlarke also does a wonderful job of subjecting all ages to the horror of awful organizations like Canada Goose and help the people of the future realize animals deserve better lives. Going back to the staff and volunteers they have a beautiful sense of humour and are strict and firm with the horses need be. CAMPS I love Meadowlarke's camps! They push kids out of their comfort zone promoting them to be better riders and have a wide curriculum from horse sense and riding to PETA and other animal protection foundations. They divide campers into groups based on skill level but one thing I think should be changed asking parental consent to give the campers milk and checking for but allergies as the milk is almond and campers must guess what kind. Overall I think meadowlarke is a 10/10 establishment 5 stars!

I went to Meadowlarke Stables for an assessment lesson and wasn't too thrilled with my experience…read more The Positives: First, I have to say the employees and staff were very warm, welcoming and sweet. I also admire the fact that the owners rescue horses who were being abused or going to be put down. I think that is very admirable. I also have to say, their prices are the best in the city. They are much cheaper than other stables. The Negatives: I didn't like how small the horses stalls were. When you went to tack up the horses, you literally had to push the horse so you could groom them on each side as they were too narrow for both you and the horse. The stable is also pretty far from where I live and they didn't have any classes available at a convenient time for me at my riding level. I would say this is a good stable if you live in Mississauga. If you are closer to Toronto or live in Northern Toronto, I would recommend others.

My kids have been coming to this gym for a few years now. Both my son and daughter participate in…read moretheir programs. The coaches are amazing and really work with the kids on developing their skills and having fun. Both the in gym and on-line programs are well executed, engaging and enjoyable for the kids. Their sign up process and policies are clear, and given the continual challenges and pivots with COVID they have been communicative and upfront about impacts and shifts in programming.

They should put the experienced kids in a different group and the new kids in a different one. On…read morethe first day here, my kid felt awkward and left out, the coaches expect so much from you on the first day, they dont teach much and think that the new kids already know how to do cartwheels and front rolls.

Love this place, the staff is so good and the new management is wonderful. I would definitely…read morerecommend this place to others

First off, the owner's replies to the reviews are extremely unprofessional. This new management is…read moreacting as if they have created this academy and gotten it to where it is right now. At this point, change the name. "High Five" was an incredible academy with amazing staff, you all do not deserve the name. The children you have right now are here all because they were happy with the old management. I would not be surprised to see parents taking their children out of this place. RIP High Five Academy.

I went there a few years ago with my daughters. The workers seemed young and unprofessional. The…read moredoors were initially locked even though we arrived early and no one was picking up my calls inside. BUT THEY WERE INSIDE. The building experience was fun. We had to share paint between another table. When it was done, the workers asked if we wanted feet on our frogs for better stability when stood up. One of my daughters said yes BUT AFTER IT BAKED THE FEET WERE SO UGLY AND WERE NOT STABLE AT ALL. I even paid to glaze them and called for the next two weeks to follow up. When I came to pick them up, they were not glazed. Waste of extra money. And the workers insisted it is glazed.

We attended an adult paint splatter workshop here and had tons of fun painting! Lovely staff (Celia…read morewas awesome and guided us through the paint splatter chaos), cozy setting, and many workshops that are constantly changing! Definitely fun for all ages.