I came back to OneLife Fitness in Olney because I had such a great first experience, and I kept my…read moreword by bringing someone else with me to experience it. I bought my god Bestie just to get a male point of view experience he loved it. Just to be transparent, this is not a paid or biased review. I'm not even a member yet--I'm still just trying it out. Once again, they did not disappoint. Before we arrived, I called ahead and spoke with Jason, who provided outstanding customer service. He was friendly, professional, and made everything easy by booking our pool appointment right over the phone. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel welcome. Every employee we interacted with was personable, knowledgeable, and genuinely seemed to enjoy helping members. The facility itself is bright, clean, and very well maintained. Fresh, clean towels were readily available, and the locker room was spotless. I especially appreciated the hair dryers, which made getting ready afterward convenient. We were shown the wellness and recovery areas, including the massage equipment and the red light therapy room. Everything looked modern, clean, and well cared for. The pool area was excellent, the hot tub was relaxing (having a TV nearby was a nice bonus), and the sauna quickly became my favorite spot. It had such a peaceful, Zen atmosphere and seemed to be where everyone gathered to unwind. The overall vibe was welcoming, relaxing, and friendly. One of the highlights of our visit was speaking with another team member who was incredibly knowledgeable about fitness, wellness, and body peptides. He shared that he had personally lost 80 pounds while working there, which was inspiring to hear. We complimented the hiring culture because every employee we met reflected the same positive attitude. He mentioned he'd been with OneLife for nearly seven years and said management takes pride in hiring great people--and it definitely shows. I also loved how diverse and inclusive the gym community felt. Everyone was respectful, encouraging, and focused on becoming healthier. I'm attaching photos from my visit because I want people to see the experience for themselves. Everything I'm sharing reflects what I personally saw and experienced. Overall, OneLife Fitness Olney continues to impress me. Excellent customer service, exceptional amenities, a clean and beautiful facility, and a positive atmosphere make this a place I look forward to returning to. Highly recommended. If you want me to review any other places, please let me

Beautiful gym. The facility is clean and the staff and clients are friendly and welcoming. I joined…read moreto take advantage of the Recovery facilities and have been very pleased with them. This is not just a place for young, fit people; all ages come here, especially those of us who are of retirement age. Ryan and Rich helped me out today when I was charged for an expensive training package that I did not agree to by a trainer; I did not even have an appointment with him until next week. The trainer should be fired for having me unknowingly sign a blank contract and then adding a weekly training package and my credit card information to it. I told him repeatedly that I was not ready to agree to a training package before I had had my complimentary training sessions. I also told him that my wife would never agree to an expensive training package under any circumstances. This was our first week, and we were trying out the facilities with great enjoyment. I know that both Ryan and Rich will handle the trainer appropriately. He's lucky that I'm not his boss because he would be fired immediately. I look forward to coming back to my "happy place" (OneLife Fitness in Olney MD) every week for as long as I am able.

If you're looking for a riding camp, look elsewhere. I paid the extra fee for an extra hour of…read moreriding per day, for a total of 2 riding hours per day. My son never received 2 riding sessions, only 1 per day and they canceled a day, which equals out to only 3 total hours of riding for the week (no riding Wednesday). I paid for 8. Even with that ripoff, my son said he only got to ride 10 minutes each day because the time is split between the kids. I asked them for an explanation and refund for the riding lessons that were not provided and they never responded to my email or voicemail. The kids all describe it as a swimming camp that dumps the kids at the pool all day. They didn't even ask if my son could swim. It is run by foreigners with thick accents that are very difficult for children to understand. Some kids like it because there are tons of kids going here, but if you're looking for a riding camp, this is the worst one. Don't let the nicer facilities deceive you, your kid will not learn to ride, and will not enjoy riding after this experience.

My daughter stopped in for a horseback riding lesson with her daisy toop and I went along to…read morefulfill my inner horse girl dreams. Camp Olympia is a horseback riding center, nursery school, and summer camp located only a few minutes outside the District. There is lots of parking and tons of green space to run around. It's an absolute beautiful space to send your children to. Our instructor greeted us and introduced us to the horses. The girls were able to learn different horse facts and were taught how to properly groom the horses and spend quality 1:1 time with them. All the horses were well cared for and were super sweet with the children. Afterwards, each child was taught how to mount and dismount a horse and was led around the track. It was such a special experience and we are already so excited to go back!

When this place advertises a space that is not available, and then charges you a fee to wait 2…read moremonths for a refund, you need to call your bank to report fraud. Places like this will do whatever they can get away with if you let them -- they count on you thinking you have no rights and will not know to call your bank. You can also call your bank and contest the charge since it was not made in good faith.

This place is a freaking SCAM. Their website said it had 3 remaining slots for the final week of…read moresummer camp, so I enrolled my son and paid the service fee and full week's tuition. The next day I received a call saying he had no place in the camp and was being placed on the waitlist, but I would know soon whether there was an opening. No one called me for several weeks. The day before camp started, I called them again to ask if he had a space; he still did not, so I asked for a refund. More than another week went by and the full charge was still on my credit card. When I called them again, they said they would be issuing a refund via a mailed check and I could expect it to take another 4-6 weeks. They also slipped a third, additional charge as a "processing fee" onto my credit card. No one has given me a consistent answer or been upfront about why they promoted openings and allowed me to register for a camp that was full, or why they find it acceptable to hold my money for more than 2 months instead of reversing the credit card charge. Some loose research shows the parent company is based out of Hong Kong. Buyer beware on this school.

We spent our Fourth of July at Terrapin and it was absolutely wonderful! From being welcomed at the…read moredesk (I am so sorry I can't remember his name!), to our awesome guides Justin and Jasmine, to Scott who helped at the swing and doing the belay to get us down - we truly enjoyed the whole experience (despite the unbearable heat this weekend). Justin and Jasmine made sure we stayed hydrated, and regularly brought us into the air conditioning to avoid overheating. They ensured our safety every moment we were there. The rope course was insanely fun, the giant swing and zip line were a blast and our favorite part was honestly the rock climbing! Justin and Jasmine were fantastic - we will definitely come back (preferably not during a heat wave haha) and hope they will be our guides again - every single person today made it memorable for my family! Thank you so much!!!

Chaperoned my Kids to the park as an incentive, nick was pretty cool handling the group. Although…read morethe weather was cloudy over cast and wet, the venue was worth the trip.

Ms. Laura and Ms. Stephanie put in great effort to connect and include our 4-year-old daughter in…read moregroup activities, and to friends in the classroom. Ms. Laura does a fantastic job of reporting to us each day on how our child is doing in the classroom, and provides us with specific examples of interactions she had that day, as well as activities she enjoyed and engaged with. She also lets us know when we are missed, or when our child is struggling a bit -- which we appreciate equally! We love the open, honest, and frequent communication. These pre-K teachers have helped us to feel confident that our decision to switch our child from her previous preschool to Goddard was a good one. She is receiving more warmth, individualized attention, and care in this environment than she was in the 30-child-classroom she was in at another school. We can see how much it's benefitting her. She is developing a sense of belonging, confidence, and lightheartedness. Her play has become more imaginative and incorporates concepts from lessons learned at school.

We were so excited when the Goddard School opened in our community! There aren't that many centers…read morein this area, and we were unhappy with the staff and facilities of the centers we had tried. Several centers seemed chaotic and disorganized, had staff that weren't trained and didn't promote developmental activities, or had poor communication. Maybe we have high expectations, but we wanted competent staff that were involved with our son beyond his basic needs, and a center that provided a nurturing environment for growth. Especially since the cost of daycare is so high in this area, we expected to have better quality childcare. The staff at Goddard is very caring, engaging, helpful, professional, and competent. The owner, Tracy, is great to work with and truly cares about making the center a great place for the children. The director, Mary Sue, is very caring and involved with the teachers and children in all of the classrooms. It was evident that our son's teachers, Erin, Vera, Tara, and Farrukh, were competent and caring staff who focus on the children's well being. Our son was far from being a model citizen - he had bad separation anxiety, cried a lot, and refused his bottles and naps at daycare. All of the staff, not just the immediate teachers, assisted with transitioning our son to the new environment, and they were open to trying anything and everything to make him comfortable and happy. The communication we received from them was thorough and frequent and we felt well informed of any issues on a daily basis. In addition to the staff being great, the learning program is designed with daily curriculums and our son is engaged in fun activities throughout the day. As an added bonus, the center uses the Tadpoles program technology to electronically send daily reports and pictures to our email and phone app. Overall our son is happier and more engaged at Goddard, and as parents we feel more comfortable knowing that he is being cared for by caring and competent staff.

Kang's has been a wonderful experience with everything that they do. My son takes classes twice a…read moreweek and loves being challenged to learn and develop his skills. Every instructor is kind and helpful. During Spring Break I sent my son to their camp. He came home everyday talking about how much fun he had. But what I wanted to emphasize the most is about his birthday party at Kangs. I have never seen a group of kids having so much fun. Everything they did, the kids were completely involved and interested in. The parents all had a great time watching as well. Mr. Felix was our host and I want to say, THANK YOU!!! He instructed the kids on different taekwondo skills and lead them in several games. We could not have asked for a better birthday party, this one will be hard to top. From the bottom of my heart, thank you Mr Felix and Kang's Black Belt Academy for always providing the best time for our kids.

This isn't just a karate studio, it's way more. It's a culture, it's a community. All the…read moreinstructors are loving what they are doing and it's easily being transferred to the kids. My kids became more focus and more disciplined. The patience that the instructors have is unbelievable. I highly recommend this studio. And thank you to all of them for what they are doing for the students.