My son attended camp roots for nearly a year . He loved it and still talks about it weekly . If…read moreyour kid loves the outdoors this school / camp is definitely for them . I only wish we lived closer so we could continue going.

My children were past students of April's Play School, a Pre-K program that she directed 5 years…read moreago. After a few years of happy learning alongside great friends in a nurturing environment and we sent our daughter off to Kindergarten with a full heart and a thirst for learning. April's Play School was a very peaceful place filled with laughter and respectful friends. A couple years following her final Pre K class, she decided to bring the same fun curriculum to an outdoor summer camp and invite older kids to join along as participants or even junior counselors. Our youngest joined in for a week of camp along with her cousins. They had an amazing time. It's so fun to know that the kids are just being kids (with supervision), in nature, making up games and stories, building forts or even doing a structured project like washing berries and making jam. They took hikes and collected bugs. They did kid stuff and got dirty and maybe a little sweaty and they just had a blast. I was thrilled to hear that Camp Roots was gearing up for a 6 week run this summer. I immediately signed my little one up for 3 weeks and my Freshman aged son up to participate in the volunteering program. I'm expecting the same old thing as last time: slightly dirty, extremely happy & tired kids, competing with each other to over share their accomplishments of the day with me over dinner. It's soul filling to drop the hyper academic stuff for a few weeks and watch the kids truly enjoy (fairly) unstructured summer play. Go Camp Roots!!!

We will be doing our third year with this camp this summer, and I could not recommend it more!…read moreExcellent skills training made fun, and the staff is all incredibly encouraging and supportive to young players. It has really helped grow a love of soccer in my two boys, and they are excited to return!

My daughter attended the cougar soccer camp and had such a great experience! The activities were…read morevaried which kept her interest, she was never bored. The kids, while playing games worked on specific skills. She came home exhausted every day, but couldn't wait to get back out there the next day. What a positive soccer environment the coaches provide, whether your kid is just finding their love of the game or if they are playing at the premier level, this camp will definitely be a great fit!

My kids joined the 9am to 3pm summer camp for a week. The coaches didn't teach them anything: no…read moredemonstrations on how to shoot, dribbling, passing, nor correction on proper forms, none of that. I was there watching the camp several times during the day. Most of what I saw was coaches sitting on the bleachers on the phone, or standing there watching the campers but not engaging nor teaching them anything. My kids came back home and said that they didn't learn anything. The single week camp cost $500 per kid for a week for 6 hours a day. That's a really expensive kid-sitter in an open gym.

I signed up my son in this camp reading all the positive reviews. Moreover, this year's camp in…read moreBellevue, WA was advertised as "Summer 2023 special appearances. Some of the ABC top instructors from around the country are scheduled for this year." The reality was quite different... First, you usually expect some communication prior to camp start, like reminder, etc. But that's okay. The camp itself was described by my son as 'super low energy'. He felt like coaches didn't really want to be there, and didn't really do much besides giving drills, and free time shooting around or playing 1:1s and 3:3s. Coaches didn't attempt to fix any mistakes, etc. Looks like they were more into supercars, advertised at the desk. Not sure what happened with ABC top instructors and special appearances, but this was like night and day difference from a couple of other camps we did this summer.

This is the ONLY camp my kids will go to. Honestly. They have tried a lot of other camps, and…read morethis is their absolute favorite. In general, they have experienced less bullying and rough play than other camps. By a wide margin. They want to go back every year...and no other camps are even remotely interesting to them by comparison.

It's a prison yard at best. On my son's first day, he was bullied and called names by older kids,…read morehad a golf ball thrown at his head, and spent hours crying in a corner with no staff support. When he tried to rejoin activities, the bullying happened again -- and this time no one came. Staff were disengaged and not intervening with any of the kids. We will not be returning. Do not send your child here expecting a safe, supervised environment.

My son has attended Chess4Life camps several times, and I have been very impressed. Not only is…read morethe level of instruction and play excellent, they have a ton of tournaments that you can join. In addition, they are not just about chess, but kids attending also have some physical/sports time. Overall was very happy with having kids in the program, and location was right on the way to work, so super easy to drop off and pick up.

I have used Chess4Life curriculum for two separate after school chess clubs. I can say that without…read morehaving the program chess4life offers, the clubs would not be the success that they are today. The video lessons are short and easily understood, while the practice exercises work great on a smart board or a projector. There are four levels of instruction: Pawn, Knight, Bishop and Rook. This allowed our kids to be separated into two separate groups and be challenged at the level that was most appropriate for them. The online portal also allows kids to play against the computer and one another online. Chess4Life not only offers a great program, they also give back to the community and care about the kids. Their presence is felt in many of the chess tournaments throughout the state and they run and volunteer at many of the chess events. I am glad to have selected Chess4Life and will recommend that both clubs continue to use them for future curriculum. Thank you!

Super fun camp! Second week of camp for my daughter and she's asking to do more! Thanks for having…read morethese camps!

Great toddler group with knowledgeable, friendly teachers and great resources. Nice families and…read morekids and a great way to meet other families and get out of the house!

My 3 year old and 1 year old have had SUCH an amazing experience at WTG. My 3-year-old was very shy…read moreand reserved and had a hard time with separation in the beginning. She would have had a hard time with a drop off style program so this was the perfect gradual first school experience/introduction she needed. Thanks to the amazing support and patience of the WTG program she was able to get so comfortable with the school experience and really find her confidence by the end- now can't wait for "drop off school" next year. This was such an incredible first school experience and I am so thankful we joined!

This will be our 3rd consecutive year at Grasshopper's Empower camp of public speaking. We love it…read more!!!!!! We have recommended to it to so many friends of ours. I love their approach, the staff, the 4-day plan to achieve the camp goals. It is fun because of the camp culture, coach and the content. The staff if very encouraging and work closely to build their confidence by rewarding them for their efforts. My girls love how they are welcomed each year with scarfs and special grasshopper bag on the 1st day. It is truly empowering as it gives an opportunity to students to speak in front of unknown audience and improve their public speaking skills. The kids are looking forward to practicing their speech in front of mirrors every day because Ms.Susan said so !!! This pretty much says it all !!!

As a parent looking for enrichment opportunities for my child, I have found Grasshopper Enrichment…read moreto be an excellent resource in the past; the Aspiring Authors online course was no different. My daughter not only gained valuable creative writing tips, but also had the opportunity to play a leadership role during the class. She was proud of her finished product: a published book! It was encouraging to see how she developed as a writer and had something to show for all her hard work. Thanks Grasshopper, for delivering an engaging class that meshed well with our online distance learning protocol!