I attended a children's birthday party as an observer. An amazing place to burn off energy:…read moreswinging, climbing & bouncing! Sessions are timed so it doesn't get too crowded. There is even a ramp to the observation area so it is wheelchair accessible. Employees assist in certain areas, including the party room. There is a restricted area for only children 6 & under; every other area is multi-age. There is seating for observers, & even some massage chairs. Designated gripper socks must be purchased & worn, but of course can be used again for another visit.

This is such a wonderful place to get some energy out and welcome to all ages! They're always…read morechanging out Italian ice flavors for variety

Private Axe Throwing Party was AWESOME!!…read more WHAT FUN! They have a really great (SAFE) facility that has LOTS of space (we plan to go back for some paintball fun!). It's really a class-act setup & a fabulous 'different' experience which made for a great party! We booked a party, which on Mon-Wed they are closed & it's only private parties (not sure if this is year round or just the winter hours?); but it was GRAND having the WHOLE PLACE to ourselves! We just had 8 people for an 18th b-day party & we could easily have had another 4-6 people with the room they have for axe-throwing. The Axes area is a nice size but also cozy, almost like a neat 'bar' environment. *FYI-it is BYOB-no liquor* We brought wine for adults & sparkling juice for the teens. 3 boys, 1 girl and 4 adults.....we ALL had so much fun! $249 isn't cheap, but it was worth every penny. 90-minutes (which the fabulous gentleman who was there for us did not start our time until all safety briefing & instruction time was over) of throw time was MORE than enough, the last 10 minutes you could tell it was time to go eat, so more than 90 min would just have been too much. There are 3 high-top tables with 4 chairs each. There are 5 throwing lanes. Each lane has mesh metal screens on the sides and thick wood-paneled walls. The targets (which I read about on their site) are really amazing, the thicker blocks they use vs. cheaper boards make the axe's stick GREAT and easily for almost any throw-er. The 'games' are projected onto the boards and have score keeping that is fun & easy (like a bowling alley) with a PC mouse & keypad. The gentleman who was there for our party experience was fantastic, even came in a few times & showed us different throw-angles to try and (as a 'mom') I felt safe that he was keeping an eye on everything too. Super nice and accommodating gent - helped make our evening even more fun! Helpful tip: If you go at night, the sign is currently not lit, so it's RIGHT after Black's Tire/Goodyear. The parking lot is dark, but you'll see the lights inside are on! OH - take snacks & drinks for your party, also any plates or utensils - they only have the tables/seating & the entertainment!

Crossfire Does It Again!…read more Crossfire gets better and better every time I visit. They rebuilt after the hurricane, a beautiful new interior for paintball and nerf. After COVID, they added GellyBall. And now, AXE THROWING! I had never thrown axes before and it was easy to get the hang of enough to have fun. Also, the computer projects different games onto the wooden target so you never get bored. I went with just one other person but this would be a blast for a group - co-workers, friends, bachelor/bachelorette party, school organization, fraternity/sorority outing. No limits.

Angela Creasy at the Creative Child Studio at theArtworks in Wilmington, NC, offers a wide variety…read moreof programs and educational opportunities for children of all ages. Not only does she offer year-round classes, but also offers summer camp programs that specialize in team building, art appreciation, and art development. During summer camp, Angela and her assistant, Katherine, provide a safe and inclusive program for all students. Our grandson developed many skills during this week of art camp. We so appreciate the care and education he received. It was a perfect environment for learning.

Great birthday party at Gymnastics Unlimited!…read more My daughter and her friends had a great time! They were able to play for an hour on the equipment, supervised by 2 very sweet coaches. We then had about 45 minutes to open presents and eat cake, which was plenty of time. Great experience and the service was excellent. (Only recommendation: the facility is out-dated and could use a refresh; very much a vibrant 80's vibe!)

Instructors are outstanding but management is terrible…read more We endured a leaking roof, rodents, a summer with restrooms that were out of order, and the gym retaliating against an elementary school aged child. Management sent am email to parents notifying them that a coach was on probation for violating gym and AAU rules. Multiple families were upset and wanted to know more but gym was offended and refused to give an adequate explanation because they were not "legally required to". Gym retaliated against a child by kicking her out of the gym for parents inquiry into the violations.

BEFOREI ADD REVIEW ON MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE.... **** This…read morereview is not on the Darlington location. This is for the Medical Center Dr.**** I do NOT recommend medical center drive for safety, for education, for flexibility, for professionalism, for being family friend (both biological families as well as foster care families) and definitely not for trust, Medical center drive is a disgrace to the daycare industry especially in Wilmington NC. The staff at this center is extremely unprofessional and is NOT to be trusted. ESPECIALLY, if you are a parent that has children in your care that (1) are foster children or kinship placement and (2) have ANY special needs of any kind, including developmental. I am actually very worried about the families and children in their care. I recently had to abruptly dissenroll my foster children after learning there was an incident that took place with one of them that was NEVER reported to me in documentation and only verbally by one of their younger staff jokingly. He is not even 3 and was found roaming the hallways alone. He was able to open the doors and exit the classroom (which is NOT full but had way too many children for only ONE teacher.) This school used to have a great Director and Assistant Director and I'm unsure what happened that they are no longer there. However their remaining staff who I've heard berate these two women repeatedly in front of me and other parents (who would talk to each other while putting our children's lunches away in kitchen) is deplorable. It's disgraceful behavior and SO DISRESPECTFUL. With my children they decided to lie to me that because my child was the hall because of THEIR lacking oversight, said he broke a rule (at 2.5 mind you lol) and that caused a complete pause on his care by them. They lied about this practice as I not only confirmed by reading through the materials, sure and speaking with teachers but also with the corporate office. Vicky , who corporate sent in from Raleigh along with some others, lied not only to my face but the camera footage was conveniently 'missing' for this incident in question. The trust was ruined between me and this center and I will make certain every foster family in this region is aware of this and DSS office. These facilities are beautiful and such a waste of a daycare service and space... in the town of WILMINGTON. It is bad enough. We have a significant and severe shortage on children finding childcare under five years old as well as aftercare. Aftercare being significantly important for those of us who work they decided to abruptly stopped busing children from their local schools to the daycare center without any notice email or anything. I was told this from Vicky when I originally moved my children to the center specifically only for the aftercare when they were to start their new public PRESCHOOL. They decided to also set up tuition for two twins sibling groups as separate tuitions, therefore double charging full tuition to the county, which I reported, and the county is now investigating. I am one step away from reporting them to the state if you go to the state website and look at the daycare reporting system, you will see the most recent from March that are being posted and it's scary. Neither of which are my children. They are other people's children incidents. This center needs to be shut down or it needs to be reevaluated to have Darlington takeover. Their Darlington staff clearly knows what they're doing and unfortunately, due to size limitations on their center. They can't offer the same services. This Center also abruptly stopped my children's speech therapy, not allowing the speech therapist back into the building without ensuring that she did the speech and OT in the classroom with all the children combined with their teacher, which is not the right level of service. I am reporting that to Medicaid. their regional Director, apparently found my concerns, humorous, according to the temporary director and there was nothing that they would do about it nor did she reach back out to me when I reached out to her, asking her for a conversation. The Center also conveniently lost my children's belongings brand new blankets and their teddy bears that they came into care when they were dropped off to me the first week of November. I do not recommend this facility and I recommend that eyes and ears be on this center. I fear for the children remaining there and it's important that parents , I know we're desperate to find any care right now because of the shortage, rethink the strategy and find local sitters. I would not even take the risk of using this staff or center.

My son loves this daycare center, Tanya responds to all needs quickly and thoroughly, especially…read morewith the busyness they have! Love the ability to watch my son on the cameras and the quick feedback on the app they use to get in touch with you!

Professional beach chairs and umbrellas rental place. They set the beach chairs and umbrellas for…read moreus. The crew is very attentive and courteous. Friendly, good prices clean. Highly recommended!

I've known Tony many years, so he was my first choice in helping me recently with a stand-up paddle…read moreboard. He talked to me about options, gave advice, and recommended what would be the best fit to make some memories on the water! He is honest, caring, and hardworking to help deliver the best experience for you on Pleasure Island. If you are visiting, or live in the area, he can help tailor your rentals. From relaxing on the beach (chairs & umbrellas), to making your stay more enjoyable off of it (bike rentals to cruise the boardwalk!)-he has it all. Tony has a wealth of knowledge as a local for must-do's on your trip; Not only that, who better to get surf lessons from than a pro long boarder? If you are coming to Carolina Beach, Tony and his crew can help you out with what you need to have a great day at the beach and beyond!

We love BDA! This was our first year at the studio and it was wonderful! My daughter's confidence…read moregrew so much under the direction and care of the amazing instructors!! They took the time to really teach her, not just get her ready for the recital. Miss Amy is so sweet and kind. We are so thankful to have found this amazing studio!!

I was so happy to find this dance school, it became our second home and the BDA accepted my girls…read morenot just as dancers but as family. They would give feed back and my daughters would go home and work on it and come back to dance class wanting to show that they have improved. One of my daughters wants to keep advancing in dance and Mrs.Amy sees her drive and makes sure she tells me so that i can put her in the classes she needs to perfect her craft. They just had there first showcase and you can see the hard work dedication from the dancers and the amazing teachers they have on staff. If you are looking for a dance school that cares about your dancers this is place you want to be.

We have no boating experience. The pontoon boat we rented drives like a jet ski. It was easy to…read moreoperate. It was also easy to book. It's a new business- booking at ideal times was easier than with some of the other companies in the area.