We switched to U-Gro BC several months ago and it has been a great fit for our family! They really…read moreworked with us to make sure it was a smooth transition. Our girls are thriving there! The staff and teachers are knowledgeable, friendly, and supportive!

I would like to start our review experience with the Bent Creek U-Gro facility by giving a little…read morebackground information about our family. My wife and I are foster parents and have been on and off for a very long time. In the fall, just before the pandemic started, my wife and I were asked to come back into foster care for a family of 4 siblings. This is where we meet M. M is rather large for her age, a ball of fire, and that is being subtle, I think. As the pandemic set in, and my wife and I needed to continue working, we were in need of childcare. U-Gro welcomed us and our little girl that was placed in our care, with open arms. When we first met M, she couldn't verbally communicate at all! Look at where she is now--you can hardly get a word in edgewise at times. There is so much our little girl has been able to learn and accomplish in a very short period of time, and during a pandemic all at the same time. My wife and I attribute so much of her growth to the U-Gro team and your determination to help our little girl grow up. As with every child that we have ever had in our house, our little one has experienced trauma in her life. I am certain that there are children in your care every day that have experienced different levels of trauma in their short lives also. In an effort to limit the effect of M's past trauma, we surrounded her with support systems: family, daycare "family," speech therapist, play therapist, CASA, caseworkers, etc.  This is the point where my wife and I find ourselves completely dumbfounded and completely canceled by the U-Gro Team! Why someone would completely ignore all of their training and go outside of M's support system and play God with her life is almost unforgivable. At the time I write this the U-Gro Team has removed the two strongest supporters M has in her life,family and U-Gro, and has managed to remove all our trust in the staff there. We all have worked so hard to protect her from ever having to experience another traumatic situation, but that is exactly what has been thrust upon us by someone on the U-Gro team.   When working with families in the future, staff should meet the families of the children they work with, outside of pickup/dropoff. They should also take the time to learn more about the histories and backgrounds of the children, asking for input on behavior/discipline issues from their parents and therapist (if applicable). They would be better informed, and know how to handle situations as they arise. My wife and I were such fans of U-Gro and the work you do day in and day out only to have it squandered by someone's lack of training and knowledge of the children you work with and inspire everyday.   I want to thank you for taking the time to read our review/letter.  Sincerely  Jeff and Tammy Martin

I have been taking Krav Maga classes with Master Stan Miller for the past four years, and i cannot…read morerecommend it enough. Stan is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about what he does. I have grown so much in my skills and confidence since starting these classes. The techniques are practical and effective, and the workouts are challenging but also fun. I always leave feeling like I have accomplished something and have improved each time. If you are looking for a self defense class that will not only teach you valuable skills but also boost your overall fitness and confidence , then this is the place for you. I give it five stars and cannot imagine training anywhere else.

i have been experiencing terrible lower back pain for a few weeks and wanted to get a deeper…read moreunderstanding of the root cause of my pain , in addition to the physical therapy work I had been receiving- because the pain was not going away. I contacted Cindy . Her integration of trauma informed yoga and hypnotherapy saved me. pain is gone, and i feel lighter emotionally as well. I highly recommend her if you want to heal and feel whole again.

I am just realizing the person who said "best around" posted 8 years ago. While the game leader…read morewas nice, this place is in terrible condition. The ceiling is falling down in the lobby. It is very dirty and old. And the items in the room are very used/broken and basic. Appears this place hasn't reinvested $1 since they opened. Nice touch of water and candy in the room! We would consider coming back at half the price but then charging the same as the rooms in Lancaster, it is just no where near the experience of others.

The host was great. The room being in the dark was exciting. The questions were challenging yet…read morefair.

My daughter has been attending U-Gro for about a year. We have been absolutely blown away by the…read moreteachers and directors at U-Gro. My daughter has grown by leaps and bounds during the past year. We get such a kick out of the things she learns at school. Out of nowhere, she will start using a totally new word or singing a new song and then she'll tell us she learned it at school. As she has grown, the curriculum has grown with her! Can't wait to see what more she learns in the future! The facility is always clean. We love the cameras and I find myself checking in to see what cool thing she's doing many times a day. Thanks U-Gro!

Amazing staff and professional. Truly care about your kids and the grounds are very secure. Have…read morehad no issues dropping our little one off.

Awesome gym that's located on the Roc Lititz compound. They…read morehave a pretty big rock climbing wall as well as a full gym too. They also have an obstacle course that looks like it would be good to train on as well. Most of the machine weight equipment is on the 2nd floor. The first floor has the dumbbells and the squat racks as well. If you're staying at the hotel, entry is free/included but I believe you need a membership otherwise. I would definitely sign up for this gym if I lived in the area.

Great bouldering gym, incredible staff, really bice training area, and Ninja warrior area…read more Bouldering is really nice, and they have a sprayboard upstairs. Great place would definitely recommend. 10/10

My daughter has been going to UTA since she was a Little Dragon. It has been 7 years since she…read morestarted and she has learned so much since then. Master Klinedinst's lessons and philosophy have been a great influence. I was so inspired with everything that my daughter was learning that I signed-up myself! I never thought I would have enjoyed karate as much as I do! This has been a great experience for both my daughter and myself!

My son has been training at UTA Manchester for several years and I couldn't be happier with the…read moreprogram. He has gained confidence and strength and learned perseverance and patience. We fully intend to continue and would highly recommend the program to others!

When I went in search of acrylic painting lessons, I was very hesitant about hiring Joanna Becker…read moregiven her youth and inexperience, but I figured the risk was low since I was a total neophyte to painting and art. Now, looking back, am I ever glad I decided to "take a chance" on her! Joanna is an incredibly good teacher - dependable, dedicated, thorough, responsive, knowledgeable, and caring. In just a short time, I found I had learned so much about the physical and perceptual sciences behind creating art as well as the basic skills and concepts such as atmospheric perspective, color palette choice & planning, color mixing, light and shadow (and their use and rendering), tone, and value ... I could go on and on. She listens well, she provides excellent and responsive guidance, she answers questions directly and clearly, and she delivers intelligent, insightful, and helpful feedback and criticism in a kind and tactful way. Joanna truly seems to be a natural born teacher. I could not be happier with the quality and quantity of instruction she has delivered again and again. She has worked me hard (as I requested she do) and challenged me with each lesson's project, but the learning I have done and the progress I have made in my painting skills in just a few months truly astounds me. If you are serious about learning how to paint - even if it is at a more leisurely pace than I have chosen - don't hesitate. Hire this woman! Jonathan E. Brill, Ph.D. Voorhees, New Jersey eMail - Jonathan.Brill.wh82@Wharton.UPenn.edu November, 2020