I visited the Crandon Park Nature Center in November 2019 with a group of friends for a Key…read moreBiscayne Kayak Adventure with Miami EcoAdventures. This is one of the most stunning places to kayak in Miami! The ecotour takes you along the shoreline of Crandon Park's Bear Cut Preserve, one of the only natural beaches left in the greater Miami area. The kayaking and pace is leisurely and the route is shallow (max 5 feet) which allows you to see the beautiful seagrass beds and sand flats. At one point we even saw a stingray glide beneath us! The tour takes you to the northern end of Key Biscayne where you get to check out a fossilized mangrove reef, a structure that formed over 6000 years ago and one of only two in the world, which was teeming with fish! After checking out the reef, we glided in to the mangroves where we could literally hear a pin drop, it was so quiet. Such a peaceful spot for a water break and to learn from our naturalists about the importance of the mangrove ecosystem not only for wildlife but for humans too. Overall, our naturalists were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic and curated a great experience for us! After the 2.5 hour tour, we decided to have lunch in the courtyard of the nature center before checking out the exhibits. We learned that the nature center is run by Miami EcoAdventures and a non-profit, the Biscayne Nature Center and they also have Miami-Dade Public School teachers on-site who run field trips during the school year. They have some great displays featuring things like shells, sea beans, marine debris, sea turtles (complete with shells and skulls!), and some live exhibits including tanks with seahorses, jellyfish, and a collection of colorful reef fish. They also had an interpretive touch tank where we got to see some of the critters we saw on our tour (sea cucumbers and sea urchins) up close and learn from another knowledgeable naturalist about the special characteristics of each! From there, the naturalist gave us a trail brochure from the front desk and oriented us to one of the trails in the shaded hammock adjacent to the center where self-guided trail markers taught us about some of the unique plants and critters that call this ecosystem home. We spotted some beautiful flowering plants and watched as a woodpecker popped in and out of a dead tree. The brochure also outlined other self-guided trails, including two that form a loop into the northern portions of the Preserve that meet at an overlook where you can see the fossilized mangrove reef and mangroves from above. Overall, I highly recommend paying a visit to Miami EcoAdventures at Crandon Park, whether you're there for one of their exciting ecotours or just looking to get some insight into the unique ecosystems and wildlife while exploring Bear Cut Preserve, one of Miami's truly hidden gems!

Rogelio Ian and Ally were excellent and informative guides The kayaking excursion went very well…read morefor our 13 member group Everyone had a fantastic time!

Send your kids to this camp- they'll LOVE you for it! Truly fantastic!…read more We couldn't be more impressed by the attention to detail and how well you guys treat your families. Our two boys look forward every summer to YOUR camp, and we do too as parents. Your camp is the most well-rounded program we've found that truly has it all! It's fun for the kids, clean and organized, diverse, and with plenty of different activities, safe, exciting with field trips and pool/water days, great lunch options, amazing and top-notch staff and the list could go on and on. Our oldest son, now going into 5th grade, has been with you since the Covid days back in kinder/1st (that was handled so incredibly by your camp,) and now our youngest gets to have his second summer with you guys again. We are so grateful to you guys, *especially* with Leo and Janice that truly have gone the extra mile for our family. Thank you is not enough. We tell everyone about Wise Choice Summer Camp and I hope we are lucky to stay with you guys for many more years to come.

We wholeheartedly recommend Wise Choice for summer camp at the UM campus! Our 6 year old loved all…read moreof the activities, field trips, elective classes like snapology and beyond. He had the best time. The staff were all wonderful and always friendly. Will definitely be returning next summer!

Catching Up Center and everyone there have been a lifesaver to my daughter. We have been going…read morethere for almost 8 years now and I'm eternally grateful for all the growth and progress she has made through the years because of them. Yesi, Amaris and Zoe are absolutely wonderful to work with and they have become family to us. I highly recommend coming here, you will not regret it!!

From the owner: At Catching Up we implement individualized multidisciplinary programs where we target all areas of…read moredevelopment with an intensive approach. We have OT, PT and Speech in house. We also provide nutrition plans for kids. We provide after school as well as day camps on "No School" days.

My granddaughter Mikaela recently started attending The Real Food Academy Saturday Kids Cooking…read moreClasses and she LOVES every experience they provide. The chef's teaching the classes are patient, kind and very knowledgeable with all the children. Mikaela looks forward to each Saturday class. As an educator, I highly recommend The Real Food Academy for your child! Patricia

Excellent choice for a wonderful entertaining and educational experience…read more We chose The Real Food Academy to celebrate our daughter's 9th birthday this past Sunday. It was a phenomenal experience for both kids and parents. The venue is spotless, the party bites thst we pre-ordered were loved by all, and most importantly, the kids had a great time together. Chef Paulo and Chef Rey really went out of their way to make everyone feel at home, and they made the educational experience both fun & seamless. Thank you, Sebastian, Ivette & Nina

Amazing summer camp! Everyone, from Roberto to all of the wonderful teachers and staff, are…read moreincredibly welcoming, accommodating, and so caring with the kids. Our daughter has been doing private lessons at Step by Step for the past year, and we've seen great improvement in her Spanish. The summer camp has been a perfect extension of that. The kids stay active with fun games and activities while being immersed in Spanish 100% of the time. We'll definitely be back next year and for many summers to come. Highly recommend!

Both my stepson (12) and my daughter (3) love this summer camp. My daughter is so excited everyday…read moreand my stepson asked to come back next summer! They have learned so much Spanish and want to practice at home.

Enrolling our daughter at KLA Coral Gables was the best decision we have ever made. She started in…read morethe Class of 2's still in diapers and with only a few words in her vocabulary. Now, she in the Class of 4's and we are so delighted to see everything she has achieved and learned since she started. Since day one, our daughter loves her school; and not only because of their professionalism, but because of the love and caring she receives from everybody; which for us, as parents, it gives us a piece of mind to know our daughter is being treated as she is at home and most important, that she is in a safe place. At KLA Coral Gables our daughter is not only being taken cared of, she is learning, she is making friends but specially she is having FUN! Their philosophy is amazing, as well as everything else, their staff, their neat premises, their warmth atmosphere, their activities and events, great environment, etc. When you pick up your child everyday to school and they don't want to leave...that tells you something...that's a good sign....it tells you they are happy to be there ;) We highly recommend KLA Schools Coral Gables. For us, KLA is family. They are the best!!

KLA Schools of Coral Gables is a truly exceptional preschool. From the moment you walk in, you can…read morefeel the warmth, care, and dedication of the teachers, assistants, and administrators. They are nurturing, vigilant, and genuinely invested in the well-being of every child. Many teachers have been at KLA for years, and because they clearly enjoy being part of this community, they are able to build lasting bonds with children--even when they are no longer in the same classroom. This creates a uniquely special atmosphere for families. The approach to learning is thoughtful and intentional at every stage of development. Children are supported in reaching their milestones through meaningful experiences, social-emotional practices, and engaging class activities. The curriculum is comprehensive and balanced--covering academics (numbers, shapes, language), art (with a dedicated atelierista), physical education, and an impressive range of enrichment programs like dance, Spanish, soccer, and martial arts. KLA is also a wonderfully inclusive community, bringing together families from all around the world. It is not unusual to hear four or five languages spoken within a single class, always in a spirit of benevolence and respect, where everyone feels welcome. Another thing that stands out is the attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement. Everything feels carefully considered, and it is clear the leadership values feedback, making thoughtful changes while also supporting teachers in their own professional growth. If you are looking for a place that fosters independence from a young age and prepares children to transition smoothly and confidently into school, there is no better choice than KLA Schools of Coral Gables.

The best summer camp in Florida!! The kids are engaged in sports activities as well as these life…read moreskill presentations that have worked wonders! They build friendships for a life time here. I recommended this place to any parent looking for a place for their kids to have a whole bunch of fun. You will not regret it

Nice camp, I think maybe my 5 yr old was still too young to fully enjoy it Since it seemed smaller…read morechildren age group get notably less fun activities than the older kids, even though he was really capable of doing all the things the other did.

If I would of known about this place sooner I would of used them all summer!!!…read more I was recommended to this summer camp by my boss. This is the first year my son goes to summer camp so naturally not knowing where to place him I put him in a number of camps. This by far was his favorite. Everyday he went back excited to be part of the camp. They had numerous sports and activities to keep them busy which included literally every sport you can imagine. They also had movie days, water days, time to reflect with a journal, and even board games. I was impressed with how great they were with the kids and how the my son truly enjoyed his time here. I will be placing him here next year the whole summer if it is available. Thank you WASA!!!

Just put my child in this Summer Camp and couldn't be happier. I had him in a camp before this and…read morehe complained that is was just too hot!! At WASA they don't over due it, they have indoor and outside activities! They provide food/drinks and sincerely care about kids development. Think everyone should consider this for their kids!! Great experience!