Tia and our PTA team organized an in-school field trip for our entire elementary school! The kids…read morelearned about kinetic energy while building a roller coaster with different materials. The program was customized for our school schedule and we had a couple of different projects based on school level. Overall, if you are looking at ways to bring STEM projects and fun-based learning to your kids, I highly recommend Challenge Island. So fun for the kids!

The activities are engaging! They held the attention of a group of 6 year olds for 2 1/2 hours.read more

Coolest place ever! We did a tour several years ago and my kiddo still talks about it! I'm hoping…read moreto get him into summer camp. This place is magical.

I travel frequently for work. A few weeks ago my wife told me that she and our son visited this…read moreamazing place that she'd like me to visit when I got back in town. We've homeschooled our son since he was 2 so we were very particular about where he goes whenever my wife has to work from the office. Well I visited the place and I absolutely loved it. My son officially now has community of little starseeds. Our host Emani also comes from a homeschool background so she could really relate to our questions and concerns. She's absolutely amazing and so is the entire staff from the administration to the classroom. They do an outstanding job with the kids and we couldn't be happier; especially our son which is the most important part. Thank you again!

A wonderful camp that really knows how to do it right! My daughter loved Amercian Girl Doll and…read moreJunior Scientist Camp this summer in Dallas! Wow! Thank you for doing such an amazing job! We appreciate it.

My son went to camp for the first time to Lego WeDo Robotics. He is 8 and had the BEST time. The…read morecamp counselors greeted us with a smile at drop off/pick up & my son always shared how great they were throughout the day as well. I felt confident leaving my son there for the day. We will for sure be back! The Garland location was super convenient for us. The next one we are going to is all the way out in North Dallas so that drive won't be easy for us, but for this camp I do think it will be worth it. Grateful to have camp options like SciKidz!

Our three kids come here for gymnastics every Saturday. This facility is always organized, well…read moreprepared, and very clean. The coaches are each great and our kids are all clearly progressing in their skills! Other gymnastics places nearby can be very chaotic and disorganized -- not to mention trying to schedule classes for three kids can result in three different timeslots per week. We switched to ASI so we could get good experiences for all three kids all at the same Saturday timeslot! Not only that, but we had our 6 year old's birthday party here and it exceeded our expectations! The hosts were absolutely phenomenal with the kids. Great energy, everybody had a blast, and they take care of everything so you as the parent can just relax and take pictures. Our son was very clearly loving his birthday party, and I am so so grateful that we chose to have it at ASI! This will be our go-to birthday party venue going forward!

My daughter Harlem loves this place! Coach Kye is amazing! All of the coaches and staff are a…read morepleasure to work with. When a class is missed, they are super flexible with scheduling make-ups.

It was amazing. My favorite was the avocado one where you could smash some avocados and make…read moreGuacamole, amazing place. I recommend it.

It really feels like checking into a whole little city which is such a neat and creative concept…read morefor kids! I haven't seen anything quite like it. Everything is so well thought out: there are eateries where kids can make their own pizza or learn how yogurt is made (and then enjoy it!), a gym, pest control station, bank, fire station, theatre, news set, Spotify recording studio, flight simulator, the list truly goes on. How cute is it to "check in" at an airport security line? I absolutely loved that concept as it was both a clever and immersive touch! However I'd like to think it was meant to function as a real security checkpoint as well, but I did notice that even when alarms went off, people weren't actually checked. Entering a place full of kids, that was a bit concerning. It's a great idea, but I hope they take that extra step to ensure it's not just for show and that safety is truly prioritized. I also appreciated that it wasn't overly crowded during our visit, which made the experience much more enjoyable. From chatting with others, it sounds like that's not always the case, and I can imagine it would feel overwhelming if it were packed. That said, I do wish more of the "establishments" and activities had been open. It seemed extremely short-staffed, and quite a few areas were closed or without staff to guide the kids. I would've loved to see the theatre in use, the taco stands open, and the upstairs space available -all of those plus many others were closed during our visit. For the activities that were open, the staff seemed stretched thin and outnumbered by the children. There really needs to be a better system for timing and scheduling. Maybe a sign-up or reservation system for each activity would help -- running from line to line only to be told it's full (or canceled) gets frustrating. I think that's what the Fast Passes were meant for, but even then, breaking up groups that had already been waiting together felt inconvenient. Allowing everyone to reserve activity times would make for a smoother, more enjoyable experience for guests and staff alike. The wristbands were a great idea, definitely appreciated and necessary. They keep parents and kids honest about ages and ensure kids only join age-appropriate activities. They also track their "earnings" and likely serve as a security measure too, which I loved. However, with the short staffing, there needs to be a better process for scanning them in and out of each area. Waiting for scans, especially on the way out, delayed us from getting to our next scheduled activity several times. The adults only IKEA inspired lounge was a nice touch for those with slightly older children who can run around more independently. For the age group I was with, and given how unorganized the staff and session timings were, there was no way we could've left their side but I can definitely see that space being a great perk for other adults. This is what I could understand adults being charged for, outside of being able to simply get away with it as you can't and wouldn't send your children in unattended, I don't understand adult entrance fees. Other than it being a deterrent for those who do not have children to enter with. It would also be nice for maybe an informative video before entering to make kids aware of "earning" and what deducts from their total points, what's available to do, etc. almost like a "briefing before heading into the city" It's a fun and clever concept overall, but I think a few operational, staffing, and security improvements could make it truly exceptional. No photos to post as they include children. I didn't think to take photos of all of the empty, non operating areas. But again, it's truly its own little city with a variety of places.

I would recommend getting the annual pass. The general admission is about $27 verses annual pass…read moreabout $45/person. It's an easy activity for the children and there's lots to do inside. It does get quite busy on the weekends. As you enter, you receive two coins - customize a crayon or get playdoh from the vending machine in the middle of the facility. The crayons make a cute gift for all ages. I made one for my husband and a friend and they absolutely love it. The activities we have today is nothing compared to how we grew up! The staff were patient, kind, and helpful. Thank you for making the experience great! One of the things I didn't like were the playgrounds. I went with a four year old so naturally we went on the playground suitable for her age. I saw bigger children on this one and children not supervised by their parents. I didn't like how it was monitored.

Yelp 100 Challenge - # 28…read more Located in the Shops of Willow Bend, the Crayola experience is a nice indoor area for a kid that enjoys coloring. This location offers single day tickets or annual passes. In my opinion, if you purchase the annual passes. It is equivalent to purchasing two single visit tickets. With each visit you receive two coins to be used throughout and a clear bar to hold all or your items. You can create a ring or race car crayon. You can create melted crayon splatter art. There is a coloring station, chalk area, watercolor painting, and a small indoor play area. It is a nice indoor area to take kiddos to beat the outdoor elements and still have fun. Snacks for purchase with surprise crayon visits for photos.

The Little Gym Plano has been such a special place for our family. Coach Remi and Coach Kai are…read moretruly wonderful, patient, fun, and always encouraging. Along with all the staff and families, they created an environment where Renata could grow, learn, and gain confidence while having a great time. We saw so much value from her time here, and it was the perfect preparation for her transition into daycare. The program supported her development in every way and gave us peace of mind knowing she was in such caring hands. We are very grateful to have been part of this amazing community. Highly recommend The Little Gym Plano. -- Raul, Rebeca and Renata

I absolutely love The Little Gym Plano and have continuously recommended it to friends for a great…read morereason! The staff at the little gym go above and beyond every day to not only teach our children important life skills but they also focus on growth, development, community and personal relationships with the families they serve. The owner Coach Rimmi is a wonderful down to earth person who truly cares about her business and clients. We've been coming for 4 years and are excited to continue our skill journey with them. They have mommy and me classes, crazy fun events, and even SUMMER CAMP.

This is a fraud organization. they save the card details and rob the money. I asked them to cancel…read morebut they didn't do , later the consecutive month they said 30-day notice required and again debit one month $79 without the service. They have fraud policy to give written notice to cancel 30 days before, but we can register and do everything online. Their portal have option to add your all credit cards but you cannot remove any of the card. If you ask any questions to the front desk, they give card to send email to director. Director doesn't care anything just rob money.

The Richardson Y has been a massive part of my life and those of my, now grown, kids…read more Great people, clean bright facility and a welcoming atmosphere. Awesome!

Wonderful indoor space to bring the kids! Very clean, tons of fun activities, and friendly helpful…read morestaff.

After initially being annoyed we couldn't bring any food or drinks from outside, we really enjoyed…read moreour experience at Safari Run Plano. It was very clean. The staff were on it and very organized/helpful. They don't provide a lot of decor but they set up the decor I brought which was very helpful. We want to come back!