This is a great place for kiddos to learn and adults as well. My daughter has been there for over 2…read moreyears and I have noticed a huge difference in her confidence as she keeps working towards the next belt. Terry and the staff are amazing, supportive and extremely knowledgeable! Not sure what Jerry was referring to, we've always have had a great experience and have never seen our daughter so engaged. Can't recommend them enough.

Too many students, not enough instructors. very had to keep a child interested when time isn't…read morepersonally invested in them. Attendance policy is a joke, don't even think about taking a sick day. Bring that flu to the dojo and get everyone else sick because if you don't show up, we will kick you out but gladly keep your class fees. If you're looking for a dojo to train, I suggest picking one that isn't a franchise with more locations than Walmart because all they care about is powering through the 45 minute class so they can get as many age groups complete in a day. It's just a big cash grab.

Leslie has done wonders for our daughter.. Not just with her dance, but confidence and social…read moreskills. Leslie is a WONDERFUL dancer.. But equally as good of a person. You can tell she comes from a strong dance background.. Very experienced. This mixed with her way with the kids in my daughters class.. add up to a worth wild experience!! Do yourself.. Or your child a favor and give her a try! I promise you'll be back!!!

My decision to send my 13 year old daughter to Camp Jump Start was the best decision I have made in…read moremy life. Jean (the founder) helped not just my child, but our whole family. I sent my daughter to the 4 week session, but I really wish I had sent her to the 8 week session. In 4 weeks, my daughter lost 20 lbs and has lost another 7 pounds in the one and a half months since she left camp. She makes better food choices (when she left her diet consisted of mainly fast food, ice cream, frozen pizza and mac and cheese!). She would literally not eat, unless it was something she really liked. Now she eats healthy sandwiches, salads, etc... She was forced to try different things at camp and she realized she actually likes a lot of healthier foods. I was never able to get her to change that here. Jean also helped us as a family. Her parental weekly group calls, pushed us to make changes while my daughter was gone. She gave us the strength to be stronger, to make better food choices, and help our child. My husband has lost 20 pounds and I lost 27 in two and a half months! The Camp itself is just beautiful. It is filled with trees and hills and a lake. Just gorgeous. You drive up a hill through the trees to the wooden cabins, mess hall, a pool, lake, etc. It reminds me of the beautiful outdoor summer camps I went to as a child. When I dropped her off, I remembered the excited and fear I had going to summer camp in the woods, as a kid, and how much I loved it and didn't want to leave when it was over. When we arrived, we saw another 70+ kids just like her. Some bigger, some smaller, all nervous, but I could see her future friends. These kids were just like her. Now instead of my kid on the sidelines, not good at sports, not someone the other kids would consider pretty or cool. Finally, she was among her people. Was camp hard? Yes! They worked hard, got lots of exercise. They played sports, swam, did yoga, aerobics, had nutrition classes, (my daughter learned to ride a bike!!), and had group therapy classes based on their particular needs. My daughter worked hard. She learned that she can work hard, exercise, eat healthier and lose weight. She can do all the things she wants too in life and succeed. I think she felt helpless before and didn't know how to change. They were also tough. She couldn't cry her way out of things. Mom gives in, the camp doesn't. So she was forced to succeed and her self confidence improved. Now she knows she can work hard, and mom knows she can too! My daughter still misses the camp experience. She misses being with those kids. She fit in at camp. Everyone was like her. They knew her struggles, they had them too. She still keeps in touch with her camp friends and maybe we will go back next year. Not just for the fitness and healthy eating, but also for the connections and the bonding she had with her people. This camp is a life saver.

My ten year old daughter just completed a summer at Camp Jump Start. If you have a child who is…read morestruggling with their weight, this is the place to send them WITHOUT QUESTION. Personally, I have always struggled with weight issues as have many of my brothers and sisters. I wish that Camp Jump Start had been available when I was a child as I think it could have saved me a lifetime of struggles and probably kept me from passing on those same struggles to my child. When my daughter cried out to me one night about her weight and how she hated herself for being ugly and fat, I could not stand by and watch her go down my same path. I looked online until late that night and found lists of several weight loss camps for kids. I requested information from all of them. I talked to several individuals about their camps and programs. When I received a personal reply from CJS's director and I spoke to the director on the phone, I knew that Camp Jump Start was the right place and I didn't need to look further. The program, the commitment of the director, and the philosophy of the camp towards health, well being, and self esteem came across as amazing in that initial correspondence. I just knew this was the right and BEST choice for my child. Although I desperately wanted my child to go, I knew I could not force my daughter to go. When I first told her about the camp, she said no. I asked her to watch one video on You Tube of a former camper speaking of her experience. I told her that if she would just watch it, I would not bring it up again if she wasn't interested. After she watched the video, she decided she wanted to go...not for just one session, but two. It was the best and bravest decision of her young life. She returned from camp with the biggest smile on her face. She lost 17% of her body weight while there but she gained an infinite amount of self-esteem and self-worth. I truly believe she feels beautiful for the first time in her life and I think she feels that there is hope whereas before she saw no hope. Before she went to camp, she was still having accidents at night...almost every night. After having gone to camp, she has had no accidents. Before she went to camp, I had to beg her to get a bath, brush her hair, or go shopping for clothes. I think she had just completely given up on herself. Now that she has returned, she showers willingly, she has taken an interest in her appearance, and she has enjoyed seeing herself as beautiful. She skipped into the clothing store the other day, something that would have been unheard of before CJS. She has become less dependent on me and more reliant on herself. All of the changes are positive and for the better. I couldn't have asked for more. The director, staff, and counselors at CJS are just exceptional. It is clear they aren't doing this for the love of money but for their love of the kids. Unfortunately, my daughter is also having to deal with the divorce of her parents. This issue has been a real struggle for her, but I feel that the camp director's philosophy of "You are who you are, you got what you got, and now you have to deal with it" really helped her put the situation in perspective. I can't say that the road ahead of us will be easy. I'm sure it won't. I don't know how my daughter and I will do going forward, but I know that I have given her the best foundation possible for change. The Camp's name is truly reflective of its mission; it is a jump start. Hopefully it will be a jump start for both my daughter and I. If you are still reading this, I hope it will be a jump start for you and your child. Many Blessings

Definitely recommend this acro gym for all ages. My daughter is 7 and has been going here for…read morealmost 2 years and she loves it. Classes are small which is nice because all the children are able to get the attention they need to learn and grow in their talents. Coach Laurie is amazing and works so well with the students. :-)

Excellent coaches and the facility is great compared to other Acro clubs in the area.read more

we have been friends for years and I love watching you paddle boardin. You have experience many…read morerivers and you make it look so easy

Crystal City Pool in Crystal City is sort of a hidden gem. Not many know about…read more Nestled in the heart of Crystal City, they offer a kid splash pad, & in the main pool you'll find a large water slide & diving board. This pool is great for just one person to get the tan on or bring your family! They offer season tickets which are more than affordable & if you live in Crystal, the passes are discounted. For $6 a day as an adult, this will get you in! 65+ years old will get you in for FREE! They offer adult swims in the morning which you can pop into if you don't want to listen to kids. The life guards were on it. They make sure you can swim & do a swim test before letting you on the diving board & the deep end. Definitely recommend!

Great neighborhood pool. We get a family pass every year. The guards are super and the slide is…read morejust fine for the littles.

I love this place. Great petting zoo for kids and adults. Very reasonably priced. 1 hr south of St…read more Louis. Reptile house, parakeet house, camel rides, go in with the goats, barn, pavillion, food truck, restrooms, gift shop. Walk the loop past many animals you can pet and feed.

Absolutely love this place! The prices are super reasonable and everyone who was working there,…read morevery friendly and helpful. I can tell the caregivers very much care for the animals from the domesticated goat to the exotic yak and camels. Lily the Camel is so sweet her handler was kind to her and I appreciate that the most. My toddler (2yo) loved the wagons they offer gratis and of course - the baby goats! Came for a visit from the mile high state - and south county has a gem in Critter Lane! Can't wait o come visit everyone again - thank you to the dedicated staff for making this a wonderful park.

Beautiful farm. The barn and arena are well maintained. I am taking lessons with Miss Blake. She…read morehas a genuine love for teaching!

I purchased a 5 lesson package with the farm for horseback riding lessons. Once you purchase the…read morepackage the farm is supposed to tell you when your lesson is. They failed at this task and then they blamed the whole thing on the customer instead of taking ownership of THEIR mistake. I was confronted and yelled at because they had the wrong email in their system and that was my fault somehow. I have never been treated as unprofessionally as this place was. Save your money and go elsewhere, absolutely miserable experience.