PlaygroupLA

(2 reviews)

0.0 km

If your little girl has not experienced a camp with Little Princess Academy she is missing out!!!…read moreMy daughter (now almost 6) has been attending Little Princess Academy camps for the last 3 years and it's always one of her favorite weeks of the year!! Miss Amie and Miss Megan outdo themselves camp after camp...somehow each new princess camp just gets more and more amazing! My little princess absolutely LOVES going to camp to sing, dance, act and craft. The highlight of the week is the adorable performance on the final day of camp where moms, dads and grandparents get the joy of watching their little princesses share all that they have learned that week complete with a special visit from an actual princess! It's every little girls dream!! A week at Princess Camp is a week your daughter will never forget!

My daughter loved the princess camp she attended. She came home each day so excited to share what…read morecraft she made and practiced her dance / songs as well. She kept singing the songs for weeks to come and even my 2 year old began singing them along with her. I highly recommend their princess camps. It was a highlight of the summer for my daughter.

A Very Merry Princess Camp Winter 2013

Mermaid Princess Camp Summer 2013

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Princess Summer Camp 2012

Chuck E. Cheese

This place is nostalgic for me, this was the Chuck e cheese i used to go to when i was a little…read morekid. With that being said, I do love to bring my kids here. They don't have animatronics they have the 2.0 remodel. Pizza is okay. Salad bar is mid. But my kids love it and I love the memories it brings back. Game selection is pretty good, but tickets are so hard to win ahah. Staff is really chill, friendly but they do seem understaffed a lot of the time. We also have the fun pass so it makes it worth it. Even though it seems like they are under staffed a lot of the time the workers are VERY friendly, attentive and nice to my kids and other kids(ive witnesses). I will continue to come here and pay for the monthly pass.

So we were invited to a little girl's Birthday party! I thought to myself this Is going to be…read moregreat. It's going to be nostalgic just like the good O days when I was a little girl myself going to Chuck E. Cheese was so fun. 20 years later... CHUCK E. CHEESE: 8/10 He used to be Chubby!! And wasn't there an orange costume? Also, what happen to his friends? They use to have a band?!?!? Everything has changed. Chuck E. Got a tummy tuck! There were about 5 BIRTHDAY PARTIES going on at the SAME TIME!!! It was pretty loud folks!! I'm sure it's fun for the kids but, as adults it's chaotic!! PIZZA: 7/10 What happened to the pizza that was so nice and greasy? And the cheese that was so stringy? Looks like the pizza changed as well... SERVICE: No where to be found! It was not nostalgic coming back to Chuck E. Cheese after all these years. It felt more like a nightmare... CHUCK E. CHEESE, I'LL PASS WITH EASE!!!!!!

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House of Colors

(48 reviews)

25.7 km

Literally the best!! Booked them for a kids party and all the kids had a great time - they kept…read morethem occupied and each had the biggest smiles on their faces! Service from booking to end of party was exceptional. Would 1000% book again.

HOC did a great job for my daughter's 5th Birthday party! They were such a hit and the kids loved…read moremaking slime Francesca and Nadia did a great job entertaining and dealing with over 20 little ones. Thank you for making my baby's birthday extra special

Olivia's spooky slime party!

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DOUBLE slime time!

Code Ninjas

4.7

(14 reviews)

5.3 km

I am writing to express my disappointment with our recent experience at your center.We arrived a…read morelittle late for our scheduled session. We understand that arriving late may affect participation, but when we got there, no one answered the door. We knocked several times and called the center multiple times while we were outside, but no one answered the phone or came to the door. After we had already gone home, we called again and finally reached someone. The person, who said they were a teacher, told us that we could come back and mentioned they had been busy. While I understand staff can be occupied, it was frustrating that our repeated knocks and phone calls were not answered while we were at the center. A brief response or explanation would have prevented us from making a wasted trip home. As a parent, I expect clear communication and consideration for families. I hope you will look into what happened and take steps to ensure this does not happen to other families in the future. I would appreciate your response and an explanation of how this situation will be addressed. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Batzaya Bayarbileg

Super friendly staff. Managers and instructors are patient and communicates well with parents and…read morechildren. The place has great energy. Kids come out of Code Ninja's camp super excited and ready for the next day's activity! It's comforting to know that my kids are supervised and are in safe online environment while with Code Ninjas' instructors.

CODE NINJAS SAN MARINO - NOW OPEN

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Bubblemania And Company

(408 reviews)

39.3 km

Bubblemania was so much fun to have at my nephew's 6th birthday…read more They came right on time with all the supplies: kiddy pools, wands of many shapes, and a ton of bubble solution. The kids LOVED it! And it was great for the adults because the kids never left the bubble stations. There were so many different wands and ways to make bubbles. The lady who came did such a nice job. She was very friendly and so sweet to the kids. Any time someone had trouble, she would patiently show them how to make the bubbles. As the activity went on, she introduced other bubble making tools like a rope. Each new item captivated the kids. In particular, a few of the kids were timid at first. I thought the lady was very kind and encouraging. All of the kids warmed up to her and took part with the bubbles. I was happy to see some adults getting in on the fun as well. And even some parents teaming up with the kids to try to make the biggest bubble possible. It was a ton of fun all around. At the end, everything was cleaned up and taken away. It was a very effortless way to have an outdoor activity for kids. Highly recommend!

Fun entertainment for my 7year old's bday party. He demonstrated ways to work with bubbles and the…read morescience around it plus playtime outdoors with the bubble wands. Highly recommended, fun for the kids but also the adults. We all had fun!

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Camp Galileo Sierra Madre/Arcadia

4.0

(1 review)

2.3 km

Camp Galileo was wonderful. My son attended the build your own go-cart week. I thought the subject…read moreand the work levels were absolutely child appropriate; giving them an experience to use tools was great. My son has a sensory processing disorder, it is like ADD. They were very nice about the issues he caused, and discussed them with us. Unfortunately, they give kids Gatorade. My son can not have the Red 40 dye, he does not regulate well with dye. The director was beyond thoughtful and went to the store to get him an alternative! Considerate and kind! I loved the staff.

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Pali Adventures

4.5

(147 reviews)

84.9 km

My kids love this camp!…read more Imagine the cliche tv summer camp--cabins and friendship bracelets and archery... Add in fun learning opportunities--like street art and cooking and trapeze and rock band... Plus extra outdoor adventure--ropes course, ATVs, lake water sports... And make it fully supervised with qualified counselors and coaches, lifeguards, excellent wellness protocols, and a fabulous camper to staff ratio so parents feel it's safe... And that's Pali. 5 Stars and then some!

I want to kick myself for not sending him sooner. My son had the best time of his life. He had new…read morefun experiences. He gained the courage to try things that scared him, like the zipline, and was able to overcome his fears. He said he went on two more times after. He was able to get over his social anxiety and made several new friends. He was soo excited to see us and tell us all about his adventures when we picked him up he started spilling his stories before we even got back into the car. I found this place years ago and was too afraid to send him off by himself. It was best thing I could have done for him this summer. I want to kick myself for not sending him 5 years ago when I first found them. If you are considering it but are apprehensive about letting your child go, I will suggest for you to get over it. Your child will thank you. He definitely will be back next year

My son the thinker. A game of chess with a new friend

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LoveBug & Me Music

(6 reviews)

4.9 km

Really a great place to take your kids for sensory group activities. The teachers are very kind and…read morecaring. Each class is a different activity which is really great. Best part, they actually remember your kids name!

We had the opportunity to attend the class near us. My 11 month old daughter old and 2 year old son…read moreattended the class together with my mother in law. We all enjoyed singing and dancing with everyone. When my kids cry in the car I just play the CD and they actually stop crying, they remember the songs well and actually make them happy. (yay for mommy's ears lol) I definitely recommend Love Bug and me class, the kids will enjoy and you will meet local moms in your area to make friends with. The teachers are amazing too. Very energetic and engaging. We love the different instruments they use.

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Code Ninjas Arcadia

4.0

(5 reviews)

2.3 km

My son comes here. Definitely good learning and fun experience for him. He learned chess recently…read morehere. They have seasonal specials sometimes. I was able to take advantage of that.

We started at the Code Ninjas in San Marino and my son loved it. So excited that there is now a…read morelocation in Arcadia. The staff is great and my son enjoys their summer camps. Lots of cool things to do from the fun stuff like Roblox to their gaming pop up camps to learning how to code to see robots come to life!

Welcome to Code Ninjas Arcadia!

Meet our staff at Code Ninjas! Our Summer Preview Day is always a great time to meet Senseis and try camp materials!

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We host events at our center like our Pokemon Trick-or-Trade! Let us know if you want help hosting an event!

The Electric Voyage - Marina Del Rey

What a perfect afternoon out on the Marina. This experience was literally turnkey. Our boat arrived…read moreon the dot at our scheduled departure time. We were given a quick overview of the boat mechanics and safety equipment and boating etiquette. The boat was fully stocked with soft drinks and a phenomenal charcuterie that we were able to arrange as an "add on" and decorated for our friends birthday. This was a seamless and top notch experience. Adriana and her team clearly know what they are doing and are completely dialed in to make your day putting around the Marina as effortless as possible. You will not be sorry and should not hesitate to book your trip with The Electric Voyage.

Incredible way to spend a few hours or a day. I have rented from them several times and it is an…read moreabsolute blast! Amazingly easy to book and so much fun to drive your own boat!

Dad birthday event

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Treasure Island Beach

4.7

(221 reviews)

77.1 km

There's a section of the beach directly next to Goff Island that has amazing soft sand that is…read moredifferent from the sand from the stairs down to the beach and definitely not like Aliso Beach. The soft sand feels so good and the kids enjoyed playing with it as well. Being California Coast, don't expect ocean water to be warm as it'll never be warm and should not be since it'll be a destruction to the coastal ecosystem if it did. So, be prepared that it'll be cold to chilly depending on the weather of the day impacting change in temperature perception. Parking fills up quick so definitely come early during weekends and during sunset hours.

This is a breathtaking beach. The views are like pictures from a magazine. It's definitely a…read moreromantic and scenic view to walk around and enjoy the day. However, this is not a kid friendly beach if kids want to go inside the water and play. There are lots of safety rules. Especially last week since waves were so high. Parking was such a disaster. I do not recommend following the parking structure because you will get stuck and I believe it fit about 30ish cars. Find parking along the street. It was my first time going and I observed and saw people just standing getting feet wet. The lifeguards told me that this is one of the most dangerous beaches in the county. People still laid out and kids brought sand toys to play on sand. I think I went on a bad week. We'll have to try another time. It's such a beautiful beach with clear blue water! Till next time.

Treasure Island Beach, Laguna Beach, CA

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The beach & the park

Camp Adventurewood

Locally owned & operated

My son attended his first season at Camp Adventurewood in 2023 - it was his first experience at a…read moresummer camp and he was a little nervous and shy but all his counselors made him feel so welcome and comfortable and after the first day he was hooked! He loved the variety of activities and made so many new friends. He came home with fun stories each day. I loved that they offered a variety of options from 2 days/week to 5 days. We returned last summer and an unexpected and sudden medical event threw our summer for a loop. They were beyond kind and accommodating. Michael, the owner, personally made sure we were taken care of at a very scary time and was just incredibly kind and communicative. I can't thank him and his staff enough for the support. I would recommend this camp for any family. Its like a classic, old-school summer day camp experience!

My son attended Adventurewood camp for the first time this week. For the most part he enjoyed…read morehimself -- particularly the characters they introduce throughout the week. However, we decided to pull him out for next week because of a very disturbing situation. He shared that a counselor had pushed him with both hands on his shoulders during a capture the flag activity. He had dropped his flag and was putting it back on when a counselor (he didn't know her name) pushed him back hard enough to make him lose his balance and fall. She also barked "you need to reset!" She didn't ask if he was ok or help him up. You'd think if this was an accidental push and he fell over she would say something like "sorry bud are you ok? Here let me help you up" but nope, not a word. A friend he's attending camp with witnessed the whole incident. Since I pick them both up in the afternoons they both recounted this situation to me and both of them noted how inappropriate her behavior was. I immediately reached out to Michael, the owner of the camp. He said he wanted to identify this counselor and get her side of the story. Understandable. My son felt uncomfortable going back the next day but I reassured him it would be handled and offered to drop him off in the morning and stick around to talk to Michael and the counselor. I wanted him to feel safe. Michael identified her (her name is Carson) and said he wanted to talk to her first, which he did a few feet away from me. I heard her say she didn't push him. They then walked over to me and she again denied everything. So we asked both kids to come over and recount what happened. They both did -- in front of her -- and reiterated she pushed him. She denied even touching him. So Michael suggests at this point that perhaps it was an accident and my son responds by saying "how do you push someone like that by accident?!" No response. So I ask her, are you saying these kids are lying? She again said she didn't touch him and at this point we send the kids away. I'm incensed because not only does she gaslight both of them to their face but tells this bold faced lie to her boss in front of the campers and me. I tell her I believe them and I think she's the one lying. At this point she gives me this dirty look - angry, irritated and almost rolls her eyes at me. I turn to Michael and say "and now she's giving ME an attitude?!" Unbelievable. In a follow up call, he tells me how good of a person she is and that this is shocking for him to hear but that she doesn't seem like someone who would do something like this...that she's getting her teacher credentials and he knows her really well. I am getting the vibe he doesn't actually believe any of this and he sounds very skeptical. I respond by telling him that it's almost always surprising when people exhibit bad behavior and that even teachers do bad things...that doesn't make her any more credible in my eyes. He acknowledged that. In fact, it's worse because I would be really concerned to have someone like that teaching a kid. Lack of empathy, accountability, and integrity. I mean, I think it's great he's trying to have her back but there are moments in life when you need to draw a line and act swiftly...these are one of those moments. Because ultimately, this impacts the reputation of your camp. I told him that it would be good to offer training to his staff in case this ever happens again in the future and honestly he sounded baffled and asked me to clarify...I said well maybe tell your staff not to give dirty looks to a mom who's clearly upset that her son just got pushed by a grown adult at summer camp?? I told him that the response to this situation could've resulted in a totally different outcome. Had she said something like "I really don't recall pushing you but if I inadvertently did and made you feel bad I'm sorry - I didn't mean to do that" - I would've went home that morning feeling fine about the situation. When I told him this he said that he's not going to police all her reactions, that she's still young, that she's still learning and made all kinds of excuses for her. Exhausting. Apparently she got a "warning" and will sit out of the flag activity (umm, ok...). He seems like a smart guy and wish him nothing but success in the future and I was earnestly trying to offer advice for how to handle a situation like this better but it fell on deaf ears. I really hope that some kind of learning comes out of this for both of them. Oh and to top it off, my son's friend told her mom that Carson was giving her looks several times throughout the day today and when she asked what kind she said "side eye" looks. NOT COOL. My son also said she was kind of mean to him but wondering why they were even in close proximity when Michael said they'd absolutely be separated and would not see each other? Validates we both made the right choice by pulling them both out. He offered a refund but I'm still pissed about the situation.

Campers row their canoes in search of battery-operated fish.

The campers erupt in cheers at Camp Adventurewood!

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Megan and Giovanni's Troop of campers arrive at the campsite.

Pasadena - Sierra Madre YMCA

I have visited this Y twice only - first time to get set up with personal trainer service and the…read moresecond time to meet my new trainer. Their weight rooms are small with less equipment compared to other locations in the area so we set up our following sessions elsewhere. They have two pools here - one outside that's seasonal (I think) and an indoor pool year round - and you make timed reservations via their app. Super easy to use and you can block out 30 minute increments as available in each lane with no limit to how long you want to swim - so helpful in avoiding conflicts! They also have a small weight room with nautilus machines and some free weights, and a treadmill room that includes bikes, ellipticals and a stair master. They have weekly classes you can also sign up for - also very easy to do in their app. They don't have as many class offerings as they used to though - but I think they're all still trying to get things back up and running again from the pandemic. This location does seem to offer more classes than the Monrovia location at the moment. The staff are all so helpful and friendly! Prices are very reasonable- especially compared to all the other gyms in the area - I've been shopping around for general gym services with a pool and personal trainer for several months now and the prices here beat all the others. They have ample parking but it's near a local park and fills up fast.

This review is specifically for the summer camp: I enrolled my 5 year old in one week of the summer…read morecamp. I was extremely disappointed in the level of professionalism by the staff and was concerned regarding the supervison and oversite. On his first day, there was very little effort to welcome him and help him get acclimated to the new environment. I stayed to observe for a bit and realized quickly that it would be very easy for a young camper to wander away. When I spoke with one of the staff to let her know that my kiddo could be impulsive at times and I wanted to make sure he wouldn't get lost, the reply I got was "if he gets lost don't worry, it won't be for long" um....what?! Not the reply I was expecting. I also arrived one morning, and observed most of the staff leaving on a field trip, which left only one staff in charge of the over 20 young campers still there. When I checked in about the ratio, which I was told is 12 to 1, I inquired about when that staff would get support since she was out of ratio. She had no idea. I had to go find the director and make him aware of the situation, which he seemed bothered by the fact that I was bringing this to his attention. Also there were times when I picked up my son that I was not asked for my ID, or once I was asked, but when they could not find their binder to compare my information with my son's file, they just said "oh nevermind, it's fine". This was not a well run situation and I did not feel safe having my son there. I reached out to upper management and let them know my concerns, however no one ever responded. This was unacceptable.

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(24 reviews)

Last summer I signed my son up for Steve and Kate's. He was so unhappy to go the first day. But…read morewhen I picked him up he said his day was 10 out of 10. Those were his words. And every time he's gone it's been a 9 or a 10, depending on the friends he meets. The camp has friendly staff and fun activities. Thank you to everyone who works there. He finished summer camp and I put him in Winter Camp for 1 day this year (Friday, 29th). When I picked him up that day I realized it was the last day of winter camp. Unfortunately, the dates I need for my son to be in camp are the first week of Jan. rather than the week of Christmas, since he's off both weeks. I think their schedule is different than my sons school, which is understandable. Either way, it's a great camp and he will be returning in the summer.

My 9-year-old LOVED the winter camp. Highlights were the sewing room (why don't all camps have…read morethis??), the super nice counselors, and the freedom to choose activities. It's a great place for kids who prefer things like video production, animation, and gaming instead of the usual athletic camp activities. It was also super easy to sign up online, it was affordable, and I felt very safe leaving my kid in their care. My ONLY complaint is that they haven't aligned their winter camp dates with the local elementary school vacation schedules. I realize it's likely an issue of location (the camp is held at a school on a different academic calendar), but this is such a great program, it would be life changing to have it available for us working parents of creative/indoor kids throughout the first week of January, too. Either way, we're looking forward to coming back soon.

LoveBug & Me Music

(102 reviews)

Ms. Toby is wonderful, very engaging with the children! Would recommend her class to little ones.read more

My toddler loves the music classes here. Definitely one of the better ones we've been to. Super fun…read moreand entertaining.

LoveBug & Me Music - South Pasadena

(73 reviews)

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The music classes are so engaging and fun! Our 2 year old has a blast every single time, and she…read moreabsolutely loves Miss Toby.

I was recommended this place from Great Big Family Play Day and wanted to check it out with my son…read more We came here on a Tuesday at 1PM and took a bilingual class. I absolutely loved the class. My son was a bit nervous at first as he had never been in a setting similar to this, but ultimately loved it as he got more comfortable. The teacher was great. It honestly felt like we were in a Miss Rachel episode. As parents, we also had a lot of fun. When our weekends open up, we'll be definitely be booking a few classes here again for our son to enjoy.

Magikid Robotics Lab

(4 reviews)

My son has been going to Magikid Arcadia since they first opened about a year ago. The lab is…read morespacious and well organized and all the staff and instructors are very nice and patient. He looks forward to going to his VEX IQ Beginner class every week. The instructor takes the time to email parents a summary of what activities they did and what they learned after every class which I find to be very helpful. The lab is located in a shopping center with ample parking. There's a Dollartree and Grocery Outlet next door so you can do your shopping right after drop off which I find as an added bonus. They offer a free trial class so consider taking advantage of that to see if your child is interested in robotics.

I have been going to magickid since it opened and u truly believe they help learn new skills. The…read morestaff is amazing like Ms Marissa and the owner Wendy is are great. The place is a place where kids can I have but also be safe. the summer program is WOW they feed the kids and have a lot of fun. VEX IQ is amazing way to let kids learn but also when they are better they can do stuff harder there is no limit. The lab is in a great area and it is always fun to go to shop and get a snack right before or after. I think you should go with the free trail to see if your kid likes it. I love the summer camp last year they went to the tae kwon do last year and everybody had a blast. So just see if your kid likes it

Global Art Arcadia

(60 reviews)

We absolutely love this art class for my 5-year-old! The teachers are so patient, encouraging, and…read morewonderful with kids. Every class is organized, creative, and fun, and my child is always excited to go back each week. I've seen such a big boost in confidence, creativity, and excitement for art since starting here. The projects are adorable and age-appropriate, but still let the kids express their own personalities. The staff also does an amazing job making every child feel included and proud of their work. The classroom atmosphere is welcoming, clean, and positive, and you can really tell how much care goes into the program. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a fun and enriching activity for their little one!

Our 5 year old attended summer camp here for several weeks after going to another program that…read morewasn't a good fit for him. He loves doing arts and crafts so this was a perfect fit! He struggled a little at first because he exclusively draws dinosaurs - it was nice to see him do something different for a change! The class schedule was flexible compared to other programs and we were able to do part time and account for times we were on vacation.

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Tom Sawyer Camps

4.6

(34 reviews)

This camp was disappointing. We went to the one day Saturday camp today and my little girl came…read moreback feeling down. She said that the teachers were nice and the activities were fine, but most of the other girls had come with friends, and they either ignored or were mean to her when she tried to be friendly to them. My daughter is very sweet and on the quiet side. She said that there were no activities or any effort made to get the kids to be inclusive or break out of their cliques. Perhaps if your kids come with friends or if you've done a great job teaching them to be bitches, they will have a great time.

This camp is popular and tough to get into, so set your calendar reminder in January to apply. The…read morestaff is lovely, from the administration to the bus driver, and all the counselors. Shout out to Barbara in admissions for her infinite patience!!! My daughter is having the best time this summer playing outdoors. Archery, swimming, horseback riding, and my favorite - mud play. For a few weeks this summer she gets to just be a kid!!!

Crayola Imagine Arts Academy Pasadena

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I chaperoned my grandson's kindergarten class on their field trip in April. They had a great time…read morelearning about making markers & creating one, creating a crayon, & making art. The staff was well organized & helpful. The students had a blast!

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