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.

$$$. It is worth a try if your child shows interest. The owners are hands-on and approachable. They…read morehave a matching humble story to match the success of their STEM business. My now young adult child was lucky to be enrolled because 10 years ago the tuition fees are more affordable. I wish they still offer free trial class for new leads.

My son, who is currently in 8th grade, has been with Stem USA for several years! Everyone at the…read morecenter is so patient and friendly. I always have tons of questions for the director, yet, she always patiently answers all of them :) The instructors there always greet the kids with big smiles on their faces. They offer a variety of courses and try to cater to individual interests and abilities. Since my son had such a great experience, my daughter, who is now 10, decided to join, too! She was able to use her creativity to design and complete many projects in the creative course. She really enjoyed it! I have nothing but "good reviews" to say about Stem USA. I have recommended at least 3 other families to join and their children all love it!!

had such a great time horseback riding here! From the moment we arrived, the whole team was…read moreprofessional, courteous, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. Our trail lead was fantastic. Kennedy, the horseback lead, was knowledgeable, calm, and gave us clear, easy-to-follow instructions that even beginners could understand. She checked on us the throughout the ride to make sure everyone was comfortable and having fun. The trail was beautiful: shady sections, little creeks to cross, gentle up-and-down hills, and tons of lush green scenery all around. We passed several bikers and hikers, and every single one was super respectful of the horses and politely gave us the right of way. The horses themselves were awesome. calm and steady, with just the right amount of playful sass to keep it interesting. We left smiling and already talking about coming back. We definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting a relaxing yet exciting trail ride. Whether you're a first-timer or experienced rider, you'll love it!

Had a great experience on the guided trail ride with Gwen she's great. Rocket and Wyatt were angels.read more

10/24/25 Friday Came…read morearound 5:45 PM for the open gym session. It was pretty empty besides some kids practicing. We came in with no climbing background so it was a very humbling experience! Much harder than the Ninja Warrior Adventure Park in Santa Ana. This place is better for experienced climbers or folks who have lessons and want to get practice in. They do offer chalk but I recommend you bring your own because it was kind of hidden and very limited. Most areas/courses were clear, but there was one corner of the gym that was kind of cluttered so it was hard to move around without feeling like I'd trip.

As a beginner, they are very friendly and nicely to my daughter, when she did a great progress,…read morethey gave her a big congratulation, which made her excited.

My son attended this for the first time this year as a first grader and has loved every day of it!…read moreHe loves the material and the instructors and has learned so so much about their theme this year (oceanography) :) Highly recommend for kids TK-8th!!

My almost 6 year old loved her experience at Project Think! From art to swimming to the awesome…read morecounselors to the GREAT hours for working parents it was an awesome experience for all of us. She was always excited to go and came back exhausted. Win win!

Thank you Evelyn for your wonderful service and for your kindness. I loved the selection and…read moreaffordable products to pick from. They had a past seasonal selection at a discount. My daughter had a wonderful experience. Definitely coming back.

First time making a pot ever and I tried it at Studio Claremont during a Sunday for an adult class…read more The teacher gave us instructions on how to make pottery items. It is your choice on how big or small you want it and how you would like to paint it as well. Just note that you should not paint the bottom of it so when they can bake it, it will be ok. Overall the session was fun and yes your hands will be a little messy from the clay but you can wash them, inside of the studio towards the back. I came with a party of four and all of us came with something unique and different. I would do this again and can't wait for my next projects. Oh yeah, you will not get it right away you have to let it stay a few days and they will leave it outside with a locker code so you can pick it up anytime after it gets baked in the oven.

I can only speak on the kid's cooking class as I know the reviews are a bit different for the…read moreadults. When I walked in, we were greeted very friendly by the front desk and instructors. It was our first time and they made us feel extremely welcomed and invited. That's a HUGE green flag in my book. You want to be around people excited about their job and what they do. When I went to pick up my friend's kid, he was very excited for what he cooked. I got to try some of the pizza he made and honestly, the crust was better than a lot of the pizza joints out there and the crust I've made before. He's in the older class (pre teens and teens) and seemed to enjoy cooking with them. Afterwards, the front desk told us about the different classes and programs. We got the recipe for this week and past weeks so we can try them at home as some of the items caught my eye. He loved the class and will be going back. If your kid has an eye on cooking and wants to learn, I'd definitely sign them up here. It's always good to have some hands on help to ask questions and learn. Wish they had more classes and we missed out on sign ups for the summer. It's $40 a class or 4 weeks is $145 I believe. 90 minute classes. Since they already have the ingredients and everything, it's worth the price.

Poor experience for an adult cooking class. I wish I read these reviews prior to spending $160…read more My vision was that it would be similar to a paint and sip where we all create our own masterpiece, but this is far from it. You only get to watch 2 chefs cook, and not really learn any new skills. Throughout our class I had the luxury or chopping 1/4 of an onion and tomato. Never was taught how to properly use a knife.

Our daughter loves her art classes. Such a great activity and sense of achievement. Wonderful…read moreatmosphere and amazing teachers providing knowledge for an our daughter.

My daughter has been going several months and she enjoys being in class and learning the different…read moretechniques with each art work from their modules. They have also been very accommodating with rescheduling sessions due to our family's busy schedule.

Love love love this trail!!! The stream that you walk next to makes this hike picturesque. I would…read morerecommend to all my loved ones. Very beginner friendly as well!

Short hike , pet friendly , not crowded is a big plus . Would recommend anyone looking for a…read moreplace to relax with no noise just nature :)