We've been going to Summer Spark the past three summers, and my two 8 year olds are so excited to…read morego back this summer. This is such a special camp. The owner picks very high quality staff (teachers, I'm pretty sure) and trains them very well. It's not just a camp, it's a giant leap forward in your child's social, emotional development and problem solving skills. But the kids would not tell you that, they just love that they are having fun! I love that they get out and explore nature and create stuff out of recycled materials to solve fun challenges. They also learn the vocabulary of growth mindset and team work. The only drawback has been the location - but they've already fixed that by expanding to additional locations. Oh, and yes, it is one of the most expensive camps, but it's worth it!

My daughter absolutely loved this camp and Skylar Bossen is such an amazing camp coordinator. We…read morewill definitely be returning.

Our family adores Figment. It's unlike anywhere else we've been…read more They have SO many sensory activities for our 2 year old. A water bin, play dough, paint, rice bin. They have an insane selection of toys. Cars, musical instruments, trucks, dolls, pretend food. They have an outside area with a beautiful playhouse, chalk, the coolest trampoline I've ever seen, and giant blocks. The endless activities aren't the only thing that sets figment apart. The teachers there are so kind and happily play with the kiddos. Lastly, and probably my favorite part of this place, there's so many animals! They've got cats, goats, a guinea pig, a bunny, a tortoise (I think lol), and birds. My son always puts up a fight to leave! Figment is our favorite place to go when we don't know what to do. I do wish they had memberships available. We'd sign up in a heartbeat.

Y'all! I cannot say enough good things about this place. It is a magical place where children of…read moreall ages come to create, explore, express, and learn through art and play. We have attended the toddler group several times. There are several different activities set up and the children can pick their preferred activity. This really fosters independence in a safe environment. All the activities are fun sensory activities that are very intentional for language learning and development. The best part is the different animals. There are three miniature goats that are very gentle with the children and very mischievous too. There is also Lizzo the lizard, a bunny, some hamsters, chickens, and Origami the cat. The staff is phenomenal and very encouraging and loving with the children. There are different classes for different age groups and there is an option to have an art teacher come to your home and do some activities with your child. I recommend this to anyone who has a child that is looking for fun, safe, educational, and exciting activities!

By far our favorite camp! We have been going for years. The activities and the counselors make it…read moreamazing

My child will be going to some W&W camps for his third year in 2015. It was a friend's…read morerecommendation that led me to this camp. He loves going to the Farm with games, pool and a more relaxed day, usually the last day of a very busy & active week of travel, water and play. I trust the counselor's with my child's life every time I leave him and I admire the owners for using negative reviews in training counselors, many who spent years as participants in the camp. Accidents happen, even when children are with family. My child was hurt badly enough to need hospital care when with a grandparent but he was having too much fun & did not tell until he came home & became symptomatic, then we were treated with an ambulance ride. That's just kids. So even though my child has asthma and carries an Epi pen due to fireant allergies, I trust this family team of counselors unequivocally. He has built his confidence and made new friends every trip. Since camps are broken down into weekly choices, he can pick the adventures he wants. I love this concept, the active nature of the camps and allowing my child to have adventures I am physically unable to offer.

Our 4th grader had a fantastic time during his week of summer day camp with ATX Kids Club and we…read morecan't wait for the next opportunity for a field trip with Tammy's wonderful crew. What's so great? 1) Small groups with a low child-to-teacher ratio. During our week, there were approximately 8-10 kids and almost always 2 or more counselors at each outing. The curriculum has an educational/health & fitness focus, and the well-trained counselors are managed by a certified teacher (Tammy) who is often present during the week. 2) Exercise & being outdoors. The kids are moving most of the day, walking around town to see the sights, playing on splash pads & playscapes, or taking a hike. ATX Kids like to move it, move it! 3) Being a tourist in your own city. The kids (ages 4 - 12) learn to use public transportation and recognize city landmarks while exploring many of the cool destinations available in their hometown. During our week in Summer 2016, our child toured several art museums and historical sites, visited a few parks and walked urban trails. A highlight at the end of the week was visiting the Governor's Mansion and having snack time with the First Dog of Texas, Pancake. 4) Supporting a community-based, local nonprofit. ATX Kids Club offers discounts for children whose families might otherwise be unable to afford this kind of summer camp. They also serve as a CCMS provider through the Texas Workforce Commission. 5) Having a "normal workday" schedule for a reasonable fee. Summer camp hours are 9a-5p ($275/wk), and you can add extended care for 8a-6p for an additional fee ($65/wk). This is such a relief compared to other summer camps that require parents to juggle work hours for drop-off and pickup. I do recommend the extended care unless you work very close to the drop point. Downtown rush hour traffic is horrific! It was fun for us to see the play-by-play pictures of the kids in action on the ATX Kids Club FB page each day, confirming that our child was enjoying camp and making new friends. We're looking forward to signing up for Summer 2017, as well as trying out some of the school holiday and Saturday adventures later this year.

Did two days over spring break for our 6.5yo boy and he loved it. We were lucky enough to get Ms…read moreMiller herself, the program director/founder, as the spring break sessions are smaller than the summer ones. (That's also why we were able to enroll for individual days.) She's selective in hiring guides, and extremely creative in finding things to do around the city, many accessed via public transportation. Kid came home tired and happy each day, with stories to tell about the "main" activities and the "bonus" activities which they keep in their back pocket depending on how the day goes. Will be back!

Yesterday was my daughter and i's first visit to Pikopye's Town. She's 20 months old and had a…read moreblast. The owner and receptionist were absolutely amazing and I feel terrible for not getting their names! My daughter is obsessed with clocks and they gave her the clock off the wall to play with as she kept pointing at it. Then, when we needed to leave and my tot wasn't ready, we got "bye-bye bubbles" that made my daughter's day even better. Thank you guys so much. I will recommend everyone here

If you are familiar with pikopyes because of the south location- please come to this one with a…read moreblank slate. It is SO much nicer. The play areas are open and provide a lot of space for imagination and active movement. I went with a 3 year old and a 15 month old and felt safe letting both of them explore. There was a nice toddler/infant space nook that we spent some time in reading books and playing. One of their gems was their front desk (manager?) I should have asked her name- if the owners are reading this she's very sweet (blonde, mentioned having a blended family.) she was friendly, helpful, informative, and exceptionally kind to the children. We loved her Elsa hair style! A front facing person in a business is so important with these kids play areas, it is a big deciding factor on whether we will come back often. She is a MAJOR reason I am willing to make the trek here from Tarrytown. I loved that both bathrooms were clean and had functioning changing tables. But, the biggest thing my three year old nanny kid enjoyed was the hot chocolate station. His mind was blown with the whipped cream, sprinkles, marshmallows. If he could write a review he'd probably give it a million stars. We will be back!

A fun museum for most kid ages. It has changed a little over the last 8years for the better. I used…read moreto come with my nanny charge and now I come with my 3 kids. We were there atleast 3 hours. We went at 1pm and it was NOT packed.

TLDR: STEM-focused kids' play center with a hefty admission fee ($19.95 for anyone 1 and up,…read moreincluding parents). Best for older kids who can utilize the majority of the exhibits. Easy parking in the garage directly behind building. They validate parking -- don't forget to ask. While I love the STEM focus of the Thinkery, I have to be honest -- I just did not find it worth the admission price. COST/VALUE: It's expensive to get in here. $19.95 for anyone 1 and up. Let's compare that to many other indoor play centers where parents/guardians are either free or merely a couple bucks. Additionally, let's say your child just turned 1 -- they're not getting that much out of this -- there are only a small number of play areas they can enjoy (pretty much the gated baby area upstairs and the enclosed baby area within the STEM area). Everything else is really geared toward older kids. So to pay $60.00 for that visit (assuming both parents are joining) is just silly. Ultimately, it's probably best for older kids who are able to interact with all the exhibits. Both my kids (almost 4 and almost 2) definitely skipped a few of the more complex exhibits (microscope, wiring, etc.). ACTIVITIES/EXHIBITS: There is a decent variety of activities here -- outdoor playground, light room, water room, and a main STEM room (which includes a painting area). The water room is pretty neat and they offer Crocs and smocks. My youngest refused the Crocs (he hates Crocs for some reason) and I was relieved. There was a really strong musty smell coming from the shoe shelves. I hope they sufficiently sanitize the wet shoes. Upstairs, there is a play area for younger kids -- a gated (shoeless) area for babies and toddlers and a play area for older toddlers and younger kids (grocery store, kitchen, chicken coop). This area was chaotic and overrun with kids (some of them older). I brought my almost 2-year-old into the baby area and we both found it underwhelming. There just wasn't a lot to do and there is way more they could have done with the space. I actually preferred the second smaller baby area (in the middle of the downstairs STEM room) since it was much more packed with interactive elements). Ultimately, for the cost (we paid $80 for a family of 4), it just didn't seem like enough activities to justify the price tag, especially since my kids are younger and weren't interested in and/or able to appreciate every exhibit. For reference, for $80, we could visit Mt. Playmore twice (it's $30 for our whole family to get in plus any arcades). Obviously it's not educational like this but toddlers don't really care, they just want to interact with objects and have fun. GIFT SHOP: Small but cute gift shop. Well-curated with a nice variety (games, science kits, puppets, etc.). PARKING: We parked in the garage directly behind building. They will validate. They won't tell you that so make sure you ask. The garage attendant was amazing -- he came out and explained everything in the friendliest way. I wouldn't have known about the parking validation if it wasn't for him.

Our kids have been going to Austin Sports Academy after school for years now and LOVE it! They do a…read moregreat job of mixing up the activities and helping guide the kids to becoming better humans overall. Not to mention that they pick up our kids at school every day so it's been an amazing team to work with over the years. We HIGHLY recommend ASA to anyone whose kids live active lifestyles and want to play every day after school with their peers!!!

We took our youth group here for a fun night. Everyone enjoyed themselves. We had several ask us…read morewhen we are coming back. The staff is great and it was a very a easy/smooth process making the reservations. We will be back for sure!

We love jump! The coaches have all been really sweet and patient. I appreciate that they focus on…read moremaking it fun and only critiquing one main thing so my child wants to go back every week. He's moving the whole time, very little down time, and it's a really positive environment. I've also seen my child improving over time and I believe it's helping him be more coordinated.

I don't understand why the reviews here are so low! We have loved this location of Jump for my 4…read moreand 7 year old kiddos. We especially appreciate coach Alex's energy and ability to engage the little ones. My son responds so well to him! Also appreciate coach Mailery who seems to know just what our daughter needs to build confidence and keep working on more difficult skills. Good people here! In a fun, super low-pressure environment!