Saved the best summer camp for last this summer. My son is going into first grade so this was our…read morefirst summer of summer camps and we tested out 6 different ones. This was leaps and bounds above all the others. I had walked by it last summer on a walk and immediately set a reminder in my phone to sign my son up for this summer. It isn't just how well organized it is and the fact that the kids are outside in the water learning new things and challenging themselves every day, it's the way the director/owner (and all the counselors) speak to the children. It's exactly how you'd want someone leading your child while they are away from home - they teach respect, are firm in holding the kids accountable for behavior, but all in the name of having a positive experience. We will absolutely be signing him up here next year for at least half of the summer. They offer full day and half day, we did full day (8-4), but I ended up picking him up around 2 a couple of the days just because it was so hot out. I have heard the counselors consistently encourage and actively ensure the kids drink water and reapply sunscreen and you can tell they genuinely care about each and every kid. This is only my son's third day and he's already bonded with the staff and talks about Matty (the owner) multiple times a day. He's never been on any board other than a boogie board and within 1 hour on his first day he was paddling out on his own on a paddle board. I can just see his confidence beaming from this camp. Thank you!

This is my favorite summer camp in Long Beach. My kids came home more confident, excited, and…read moreexhausted. They are true "watermen" and will be returning this summer.

I needed childcare coverage for my 8 year old a couple days early in summer break and we tried…read moreBeach Tutors at Marine Vista. I love that you can drop in daily if space is available. My son loved it so much that I booked two full weeks. He's always happy at drop off and upon pick up. The teachers are so sweet and energetic -- they have the kids doing everything from games, sports, art, and more. One thing I noticed right from the beginning was how inclusive and welcoming the teachers are to each kiddo. We love Beach Tutors and can't wait to try out the afternoon bay water activities option!

Can't say enough good things about Beach Tutors. My kiddos love the classes they offer; lego…read moreengineering and academic chess have been a few of our favorites. Their communication is excellent and everything is very organized!

My 6 year old started at TGA Golf academy at the beginning of the school year. He's really enjoying…read moreit so much. We cannot say enough good things. The coaches keep each lesson fun and interesting. They do stretches and drills and some light calisthenics and then get to hitting balls and working on fundamentals. I'm a little jealous there isn't an adult version, that is this engaging. My son says the best part is getting out on the "big" course. Highly recommend!

We had a great experience with TGA Golf. We found them through our school's after-school program,…read moreand the staff immediately stood out. The coaches are patient, kind, and excellent with kids. They keep sessions fun while teaching real skills and structure. Our son loved every class and gained confidence, which led us to sign up for camps as well. We even worked with TGA to put on an incredible golf themed birthday party. It was a hit!! The staff truly makes this program.

My daughter has gone to art summer camps for a few years now and has always enjoyed the classes and…read morethe instructors. She is now part of the Anime Club and really enjoys it.

Best little art school! The teachers are all so welcoming and kind! My daughter is in one of the…read moremorning art classes and she loves it! Ms. Mariah is so kind and treats all the kiddos with equal care. It's a safe space for them to be themselves and create without judgement. We will be taking classes here for as long as they are open. I can't wait to get my son in the class and I am even looking into taking a class myself. The tuition is so worth it.

This camp was a good thing until they almost ruined our family or at least our summer... Because…read moreour daughter has an imagination and said something that exploded and simply wasn't true. They how ever offered her a toy as a bribe to continue her story making it worse totally led the conversation. Almost every agency that could be involved got involved costing money, time, and parenting time. Maybe the way they interview or ask questions by supposed "man dated reporters" need to be modified as I am a mandated reporter myself in the end from one person who really wanted to love this camp why have I heard about the same story from another situation and parent before too?

I want to love this camp, unfortunately the counselors excluded my daughter from all rehearsals…read morebecause she missed one day of camp. They also left me waiting more than 30 minutes for early pickup and said they thought I'd been helped, then told me to wait until regular pickup time. If it was one problem I'd let it go. This was our third year at the camp. The first year was great. Since then, it hasn't been positive for us.

My husband booked this for us for a valentine ghost themed movie moment and I love it! Our teacher…read morewas so patient and helped us when we screwed up on building the clay up haha We did three different bowls/cups with different styles and it cost $8-$10/ea to take our bowls home with us. It wasn't too bad. This was the first time we've done pottery, and honestly I would try it again! A great experience and super fun!

Went for a private event for my bestie's birthday back in January - the class was great and our…read moreinstructor deserves 5 stars for being super enthusiastic yet patient with our group of 9 people (especially since we were all beginners). He seemed extremely passionate in what he does! Giving a low rating just because of our experience with front desk staff. We come in super cordial just to be met with stank attitudes. A few weeks after our session, we called the place to follow up on our pieces and the woman on the phone sounded rude about us asking about it. We went to pick up our pieces recently and the woman at the front desk definitely sounded like the one we talked to on the phone, same voice and same unwelcoming attitude. As if our presence ruined her day or us picking up our pieces was such a drastic request for her to do.

I come here twice a week. The staff is so friendly…read more Welcoming vibes all the time. Some special events are coming for Easter, summer pool events, kid's camp, and many.... The pool is well heated even at the opening time 5:30 in the morning. I love swimming at 5:30 early morning. So quiet, warmly heated, good music. Lifeguard is always here to watch out just in case of emergency. Group classes are great for both outdoor and indoor. Awesome!! Great gym for seniors, family and especially kids for swim lesson, events.

the equipment is super nice and the staff is also very welcoming. it's such a comfortable space…read moreespecially for women and elderly people. this location in my opinion is nicer than the lakewood location simply due to the atmosphere and people.

Our son had his birthday here and he and the other kids had so much fun!! There were so many…read moredifferent things to do, the kids were playing the whole time. We paid extra to have a horse bring out the goodie bags and our son loved it. My husband and I are teachers and have also done field trips here and the kids have a blast.

Pretty cool to see the animals here. Had fun taking my nieces here where they were able to touch…read morethe animals and brush their hairs. Parking is easy and plenty of space. So I will definitely come back. Only issue I have is that drivers drive a bit fast where the parking become dusty so be prepared for that or make sure the kiddies have mask or face cover.

Camp Fire in Long Beach is where our mixed level Girl Scout troop recently earned their archery…read morebadges. It was not particularly outstanding archery lessons, but both a male and female instructor were friendly and engaging with the girls. At the end, they even allowed the parents a go at the target. I must say that while the duo tried their best at accommodating the students, their equipment was a bit lacking. The draw weight in the bow I used was next to nada. My try-everything-at-least-a-hundred-times husband agreed. Still, while my hubby and I were a bit disappointed with the private instruction and the equipment, this Sunday afternoon (2/23/20) was a perfect day to try new things. Other Highlights: + restrooms on site + our troop was able to bring snacks and drinks + picnic area right next to archery area + plenty of free parking + clean, safe grounds As long as COVID-19 does not ruin summer camp, there should be plenty of activities and day camps geared toward "developing teamwork skills and strengthening camaraderie." The programs are not just for youth. Workplaces can also schedule an outing for their employees. When dust finally settles from this Coronavirus s***... MORE OF THIS PLEASE for our kids and co-workers, etc.

Our office staff came here to do some team building. I have to say, we already work GREAT as a team…read moreand cooperate and coordinate really well so it wasnt too much of a challenge to get some of the activities done. We started out doing group activities that challenge team work, patience, active listening, communication, problem solving, and thinking about others. I loved the creativity and variety in the activities, it kept everyone actively engaged and nobody ever got bored. It might have been because we were all adults and they are used to a much younger clientele, but I hoped our group leaders would be a little more enthusiastic working with us since our group was a little low energy at some points. The second half of the day was more focused on personal goals and achievements, pushing your limits, and trusting in yourself and others. This one should be full of encouragement. Some of us were a lot more game for the ropes course than others but everyone did feel a sense of achievement and satisfaction at the end of the day. If you have never tried a ropes course/team building activities like the ones here at Camp Fire USA, I highly recommend it! It is a great experience and you'll make many fun memories!

I took a private class with Teri to bake a cake for my husband's 40th birthday, and it was the best…read moredecision ever. I've never baked a single thing in my life, but by the end of Teri's walk-through (and with lots of friendly guidance), I had a beautiful 4 tier cake to leave with. My husband was absolutely flabbergasted that I'd baked and I was shocked that it was actually delicious. He's eaten a piece daily since and can't stop talking about how good it is-meanwhile I can't stop talking about how much fun I actually had with Teri. She shared the recipe so I can make it going forward and I think I can actually pull it off thanks to the education I got at Chef Tech!

Thank you for the cooking class Chef Terri! Learned quite a bit from the class and encourage others…read moreto join. Have an open mind and be patient and you will enjoy the class and the environment that Chef Terri carefully curates. I recommend!!