I threw a party here for my 6-year-old and want to share some observations, the good with the…read morenot-so-good. let's start with the positive: Boomerang is super-well laid out, with tons of different play areas for the little ones. the private-party rooms are also neat, giving events a feeling of intimacy--where kids can run in and out of the party room and the play areas. I also really enjoyed how Boomerang customizes the party atmosphere with photos projected on the screen, although the practice of bringing a thumb drive is antiquated and should be updated to facilitate emailed or uploaded photos. What was odd for me is Boomerang's policy of "not bringing in outside food" when the staff apparently orders from outside sources like a pizza place. If that's the stated policy, how about giving guests the option of ordering from a specific place they favor? alternatively, having a number of "preferred vendors" might be a way to give party-throwers more of a choice. I got the impression, which was wrong, that Boomerang had some sort of in-house kitchen service, which I understand adds an added layer of complexity to any business. For our party, the pizza joint delivery was late and we had to wait for the food to arrive. The staff at Boomerang was really nice, and I felt bad for our room attendant who seemed overworked and stressed. I tipped her $40 to try and thank her for the effort. With some pointed areas of improvement, all-in-all I'm VERY glad we have Boomerang as a resource to work out "the wiggles" of our kids.

As a parent of a most energetic little one, my husband and I are always looking for fun stuff for…read morehim to do. Since his birthday was coming up, we decided to take him to Boomerang to celebrate and figured we would go early on a Sunday morning in hopes that it wouldn't be too crowded. Ohhhhh how wrong we were.... Located just off Amsterdam (near Piedmont Park), we arrived 7 minutes after they opened and the parking lot was absolutely full of kids and parents and I immediately thought maybe this was a bad idea. Luckily there is plenty of free parking so after searching for a bit, we were able to find a spot and walked up for our adventure. When we walked, in the line was wrapped around the area where you place your belongings. We placed our shoes in the cubbies and there was a nice young man going to those of us waiting in line holding an iPad asking if we had completed the waiver that necessary to play. He also let us know that he could assist us with completing the waiver on the iPad he had or he gave further direction regarding using the QR code posted on the wall near the entrance area. The line moved pretty quickly and we paid. The young girl at the front seemed a little all over the place with so many people but she was kind while interacting with my husband and let us know she would need to stamp all of our hands in the event we wanted to leave and come back since admission (I think $16 per child and the accompanying adult is free but any other adult with that child is $6) allows you to leave and come back if needed. I liked that there was a gate to both the entrance and exit of the play area which seemed to be good for keeping little wayward children from bolting out the building. This place was soooo much fun and my 4 year old had an absolute blast. There were several different areas for the kiddos to play with...an inflatable slide, a light up dance floor, an obstacle course, ball pit, huge interactive game screen, and an area for toddlers. I was able to snag a spot near the dance floor in the middle of the play area so I was able to keep an eye on him and allow him the opportunity to just run around and be a kiddo. I liked that someone was doing a sweep of the area s and cleaning every 30 mins or so. They do not have tons of food options but you are able to purchase snacks and drinks while there but no outside food is allowed. Overall a wonderful first visit and we will definitely be back!

Swim lessons with Coach Kara. Group swim lessons for homeschool kids has been a great experience…read more We can't wait to take another class. Coach K is very patient with the children and knowledgeable. There's also a playground and walking track in the rear of the building.

awesome natatorium with heated pools, warm and clean environment. This location has ample parking…read moreand many activities for people of all ages. I took a beginner swim class and love it. Within minutes, I've learned how to float, dive in the deep end without fear of putting my head underwater.

Imagine a child's birthday party put together from pieces of lesser birthday parties. That will…read moregive you your first clue. I have some fond memories of gymnastics camp, you know, from my childhood. Being bookish and unathletic, none of it really stuck. But it sure was fun while it lasted. ITYK gathers up all of those preteen physical education memories into a neat box and serves it up as a nice, family-friendly package. Getting there is a little confusing though (check my pictures for the door). They occupy a spot in the Ralph McGill building that fronts the BeltLine, in a hidden corner suite that's not really visible from the parking lot. It's an intense parking lot, too - so on your first visit you'll just have to take the location on faith after you pay for your parking. Anyway, once you're in there, the space is really something. There's colorful gym equipment everywhere and friendy staff leading your class. The website describes a number of scheduled classes, including yoga for tots and some parent-friendly things, too. There are camps and some occasional drop-off events. So, this kid's party - there were maybe 20 four year olds there, and the time was structured like a semi-open free play. There were some prescribed group activities (giant-a** parachute anyone?), and some nice freer time where the staff was circulating around to ensure safety. The kids seemed thrilled to do all of the things. Good wholesome fun, you know? I think places like this are a great resource, especially when they are sensitive to the needs of parents. Sometimes the munchkins just need to burn off some energy, you know?

It's raining outside and I don't own a TV. What I do have is a little girl who is full of energy…read moreand does not want to hear my weather based excuses about why we can't go outside. A text message is received from a friend inviting us for "open play" at Intown Tumbling. I don't know what it is but anything is better than my current options. New diaper, some shoes and we are out the door. I pull in through the New Realm parking lot and find parking by driving to the end keeping New Realm on the right side of my car. Intown Tumbling is located at the end of the lot. If you walk up to the deck that is the entrance to telephone factory lofts the entrance to Intown is on your left. Now I find out what i have gotten myself and daughter into. Walking in I get excited with the assortment of things to climb, crawl, and jump on. A trampoline placed on one side of a foam wall with a pit of foam to land in looks especially fun. Unfortunately there will be no dive rolls for me, this is O time. I remind myself of my fatherly duties and take off O's shoes so she does not break the "no shoes on the blue mat" rule. Before her sock comes off she reacts to an imaginary race who's gun just went off in her head and sprints to what looks like an American Ninja course for a two year old. This level of activity is maintained for the next two hrs. Only short breaks when she come to sit by me demands water and a bite of her AB&J sandwich. $10 for 2 hrs, 3pm-5pm, of open play time here was well worth it. The bedtime after affect was priceless. She went to bed early and slept late. Hopefully this was not some training session that will create the ultra marathon runner of toddlers.

It was super fun and I had a great time, will be coming back. Also the membership was super…read moreinexpensive compared to other gyms in the area

Great day at the gym with my son and friends. Good deal for three hours of activity! Plus a quiet…read moreand calm atmosphere between climbs. Helpful staff too!

I absolutely love this place for me and the kid. I initially discovered this place because i…read morefrequent Mason Mill and the PATH trails. I started with the Adult Beginner Saturday class. It wasn't awkward at all ... being that I never played tennis. Coach Joe is AWESOME. He's funny, full of energy, and treats each one of us like we can be a tennis star even in our later years. I found the Summer Class for the little kids (5 years old) to be reasonable and luckily in my time schedule. Monday's at 4 and Saturday mornings. The coach is so good and he really encourages my daughter. She's 5 so I don't know if she'll be good or not ... but it's definitely great to get outdoors and introduce her and I to something new. They also have a lot of free and for profit events. Join the email group. If things remain the same I'll forever be a patron whether active or passive.

We've been here for pickleball class and it's a great time! Coach Emory is fun, funny, and skilled…read more There are varying levels of classes, starting with Beginner and then Emerging Beginner. The max capacity for the class is 8 people, so you have to make your reservation early - this is easy enough to do on their website. They also offer round robin tournaments and other organized pickleball activities. My only gripe is that it's not easy to reserve a pickleball court if you just feel like playing on your own. Sometimes, when the weather is nice, we feel like going out for some impromptu pickleball and don't feel like competing. Still looking for places in DeKalb where we can easily reserve a court and do our own thing. I believe you can call to check availability and reserve, though.

Our student does not go here. This is a review based on the tour and recruitment process that we…read morefelt we should share with prospective families. After touring SoulShine, a virtual group tour, we were not impressed and felt that prospective families should know about the schools structure before applying. This group of facilities does not operate to the level of a preschool and instead would be better reflected as a nature based daycare. The director who toured us was over the Kirkwood location but we saw photos of all three facilities. The rooms were well furnished but the curriculum in each space was greatly lacking with a student-led approach focusing on centers rather than a structured teaching day. We did not hear about the daily curriculum or milestone tracking for our students development. The tours involvement of curriculum seemed to be focused on what they had in each space (toys, playgrounds, book corner) rather than the learning. We were immediately put off at viewing the Kirkwood location when shown that the infant room opens directly to the outside of the building. While I am sure there are safety precautions in place there is not a way that I could feel comfortable as a parent knowing my newborn could potentially be interacting with strangers that approach the building. We will not be applying to this or any of the SoulShine locations and feel it is a overpriced daycare option and severly lacking preschool option.

Great daycare! My daughter has been attending the Decatur location for about a year and she loves…read moreit. We switched from the Montessori Academy to Soulshine and it has been great since day one. Teachers are caring and attentive, and we love the permaculture concept.

My child Loves this unique camp experience . Unicycling, juggling, magic and aerial arts to name a…read morefew. His face paint was awesome ! We will return every summer

My kids had a blast! Great staff, fun activities, kids were entertained all week and came home with…read morethe biggest smiles everyday,

Birthday Party Review: This place is a hidden gem for the…read morecity of Atlanta when it comes to birthday parties. (Literally. You will pass it and have to make a U turn.). Located in the same parking area as The Horizon School, but in a building way in the back. When you enter the building, you may be confused on is this spa with the water fountain? Anyways, keep walking. When you enter the main room, you will know it. They have basketball hoops and an Indoor Soccer Field! Whaaaat?!?! They also have foosball and ping pong upstairs. The "cake and pizza" room is upstairs and seating is available too. The staff is great! I loved that it was energetic females and males leading the activities. . From what I gathered, you preselected 3 of the activities offered. For the party we attended, the kids played capture the flag, dodgeball, and an obstacle course. The parties are two hours long which is plenty of time!! They are a nonprofit to help kids get into shape by having fun and learning about nutrition at the same time. That's what makes this place even cooler!!