I went to my first water aerobics class with Linda M the instructor at this YMCA. All I will say…read moreis that I LOVED IT...OMG! The class was in the deep and shallow water. I was nervous at first but Linda made me feel more comfortable and relaxed about getting in the deep part of the pool. Once I was at easy about the pool....the class was Awesome Sauce! I will be going to more water aerobics at this location. I would recommend.

Had a great time. Took a Zumba class with James Reyes aka J Panda and it was amazing. Such a good…read moretime. Faculty and facility is good. Didn't get on any of the machines but will maybe try it next time.

They have a wonderful summer camp program. My 8 yr old grandson had so much fun his first day that…read morehe said he wanted to spend the night and not go home! What does that tell you. They had lots of kids there and they were all happy and playing together and making memories.

Fun activity for kids. I like that it has timed sessions. Staff was really friendly. My daughter…read morehad a great time there.

Staff are incredibly kind and helpful; Plenty of parking and really great accessibility for all…read more Special shout out to Master Trainer & JForce Director - John Lynam (Don't worry brother, you have not lost your Long Island Accent) - John's classes are terrific and I'm truly amazed at how kind and sympathetic he is with working with all of us at various levels of athletic and physical abilities. John, it's a struggle to get to your classes, but - I always leave your classes feeling so much better. Thank You! I'm glad we have you at the Charlotte JCC - You are such a gem! - Overall, folks at the JCC are very friendly; It's a good / family oriented crowd; We feel welcomed and extremely comfortable there - We really enjoy the JCC during the Summer Months; - Snack Bar is really great, wish they would keep it open all year round. Membership Fees are completely reasonable and a great way to support the Charlotte Jewish Community. Work out staff are incredible non-judgmental, friendly and helpful. It appears Administration does not allow any "Ding Dongs" to work there. Everyone working there is helpful and pleasant. Security Supervisor Mr. Randy Brown is a Mensch; - Security is on point and is very visible. They are constantly patrolling the entire grounds, which really makes us feel safe. Andrea and I are really pleased with how the Charlotte JCC is run. We would like to attend more events, however - time is a commodity.

This place has it all for a reasonable price the wife and I for $100 a month. Swimming Pool and…read moreKids Splash area, Indoor walking track, Basketball Courts, Free Classes, Spin Classes included, Weight Rooms, Separate Stationary Bike Room, Sauna, Jaccuzzi and Steam Room. Very Nice Locker Rooms and Child Care and much more. I am just let me workout kind of guy but my wife the place has to be clean and look that way or forget it. WE walked in and before the tour was complete, she was like I Want us to be members here and we have never looked back. Although an injury has kept me from going as often, this is the place to go in town. Do not believe me? Come up and take a tour and bring your cancellation paperwork for that other place, I am sure JCC will give you an envelope and stamp to Mail off when you sign up. lol Check it out, NOW!

YES. We scheduled the private tour and it was so fun! We met the animals and were able to give…read moresnacks and love. It's an amazing mission and we're in awe of their work! Playground review: it's a super nice space and is designed for ages 2-12. There's a ton of different equipment for all abilities. However frustrating when older/larger kids are wreaking havoc and abusing the equipment while moms are talking with their backs turned away from the playground. Don't be those moms.

Excellent animal rescue center and educational activities! Fabulous staff and friendly service for…read morekids. My child enjoyed every opportunity to meet animals in a relaxed and educational environment. They have a wonderful playground outside and is free. The animal tour is $10 / adult and $3 for kids. Worth every penny, my kid had never enjoyed animals until this trip. The outdoor animals are in excellent comfort and clean areas. We fed goats and pigs. Then we went inside and saw Guinea pigs, rabbits, and a lizard! Phenomenal educational opportunity!! You do need a reservation for the animal tours and they have summer camp so call Ahead to make sure it's available. Parking is in the lot.

The best place I could've ever brought my daughter! We are in the little flipperz program and it is…read morethe best thing if you want your little one to not only develop new skills, but build their confidence! Ms. Megan is my daughters favorite coach and she is so hands on and attentive! The front desk girls never are shy of making us feel welcome and at home. 10/10 for your little ones! We'll be apart of them for a long time!

We love TOT time! Jeri is so sweet and also makes us smile. :) We recommend coming to TOT Time with…read moreyour kiddos.

Seriously awesome Strategy Game camp that my son and his friends love. He looked forward to each…read moreday. His 3rd Saturday of the Month sessions at the Ballantyne Earth Fare are a deal, too.

From the owner: Stratagemics Camps are week-long, strategy gaming summer day camps for kids ages 8-15. We play,…read moreteach, trade and compete in collectible card games like Magic and Yugioh; board games like Settlers of Catan and Small World; and miniatures games like Star Wars and HeroClix (no computer games). We also run charity family gaming events on the third Saturday of every month. We've run 43 camps over 8 years, and are usually filled with returning campers, as the camps are unique and very popular.

Just left from volunteering at the Children's Theater of Charlotte. What a great place to take your…read moreyoung people to see quality acting to bring culture and art into their lives at such young ages. It's a lively place for all ages!

Lights, Camera, DRAGONS!!!!!…read more While visiting Charlotte planning my trip to charlotte I noticed the Children's Theatre of Charlotte was putting on one of my daughter's favorite children's book, Dragons Love Tacos! I bought tickets before we even had a hotel booked! We arrived the day of with our dragon in hand (that came with our copy of Dragons Love Tacos 2) and my toddler son decked out in his dragon sweat suit. We were ready! Our show was on a Saturday at 3pm. If you arrived at 2pm there was a free behind the scenes tour of the theater. We of course took full advantage! 2pm we were squished with many of the other patrons all ready for the free tour. We were greeted and then moved into the theater. It seamed like over half the audience that day showed up for the tour! This made it difficult to move as a group through the backstage and hear everything being said. Was it cool to see where they make the sets and store the props? Yes! It was great feature I am thankful they offered but maybe needs more organizing for large groups. Another little tip for their tour guides, don't tell us what we cant see (costume area) because of the large group. Just bummed me out (and if it wasn't said I wouldn't have thought we missed out!) Also it was posed before the show arts and crafts available. Once the tour ended we were asking around about the crafts. we saw people with crafts. People had no idea! More organization needed as the crafts were taking place inside the library! We showed up with only a few minutes to do crafts because we wasted time asking people about the crafts! The show... not totally like the book but close. My 10 year old thought it was a little too young for her and my 1 year old was quiet for the whole hour! The 4 year old with us, he was mesmerized! So I would suggest when they say children's, aim for kids under 8 here. The production was pretty good with great visuals and a great destruction scene! This is not low budget by any means. Cool thing they did, after the show they let people stay behind and showed how the crew talks to one another on their headsets to make the action happen on stage! (This was geared more toward a 10 year old as opposed to a 4 year old understand what was really happening.) What could have been better? Let people enjoy the show more. The staff working in the audience were intense. I was approached by a kid, like 12 years old, who told me I couldn't give my 1 year old his bottle and the other two kids had to put away their candy. At no point at the beginning of the show was an announcement made about food/drinks in the auditorium. I am a rule follower. I would oblige. But not letting my 1 year old get his bottle seams a lot ridiculous! I kept watching the ushers go up to many other patrons about use of cell phones and everything else. It was distracting. Calm down folks. We came for the dragons. Speaking of which, I told my daughter when we bought the tickets: I don't know how they will make dragons appear on stage so it could be amazing or terrible but either way we will never forget what we will see. Truth: we will never forget. (The Dads wholeheartedly agree!)

I can't say enough good things about HQ4! The facility, coaches, and travel teams have all exceeded…read moreour expectations. We first came to HQ4 for private lessons with Coach Deja. If your child has dreams of playing college softball, quality instruction is invaluable, and Coach Deja is outstanding. She immediately made my daughter feel comfortable while challenging her to improve. We've also had lessons with Coach Chet and Coach Max, and my daughter has loved working with all of them. This spring was our first season on an HQ4 travel team, and it was a fantastic experience. Coach Deja and Coach Max made an incredible coaching team. We watched our girls improve with every tournament, both individually and as a team. They struck the perfect balance of holding the players accountable while encouraging and building their confidence--exactly what teenage athletes need. We're so grateful to be part of the HQ4 family and highly recommend them to any player looking to grow both on and off the field.

This is a really great spot for baseball and softball players looking to improve! the coaches are…read moreknowledgable. we have been going there for three years and try not to miss a week!

They are very professional and on time. Also have great rates of $29 dollars they provide great…read moreactivities as well.

Fabulous art class for kids! We did the introduction class (two for $29). The instructor was very…read morewelcoming and kind. We liked the idea of making things inspired by nature. They also have open studios time you can drop in with yr kid. I waited for my kid in the entry bench since it was our first time. Parking is in the lot. Reservation is required for class.

Fabulous soccer shots program with excellent teachers/coaches for young kids. We have had a…read morewonderful experience with this youth sports program and fantastic coaches. Definitely a worthwhile investment for kid's sports and health. They have multiple locations and seasons. Great people!

Best soccer skill and light-competition training for kids in the huntersville/Cornelius area. Love…read morecoach Sarah, Jon, Mia... Taught my son how to love soccer and be great at it without all the unnecessary pressure. The coaches are nice and the parents aren't allowed to act like aholes. My only regret is this program ends at age 9 (hint hint)