This free discovery center across from the Children's Museum was a lot of fun, and educational…read more They have a scavenger hunt for the kids to do to help them learn more about water, and they get a prize once they finish it. They have a small free lot for parking which is nice. Staff was very friendly and helpful when the kids needed a hint about one of the questions on the scavenger hunt.

This place makes a great stop off if you happen to be next door at the Children's Museum or at some…read moreother location nearby. It might be better for older, science oriented kids, but adults will likely find it interesting as well. It's free and all they ask you do is provide some info about how many people are in your party and the zip code you are visiting from. It's a good rainy day activity and can provide some educational moments. There is an interactive scavenger hunt which involves doing 8 tasks and ends with the ability to choose a prize. The maze pen we won is pretty cool. My 10 year old nephew was easily able to complete all the tasks and seemed to enjoy doing it. Some things were like video games, which he seemed to like and maybe it will give him some ideas about career possibilities for the future. It was a good learning opportunity about the importance of saving water and learning about what happens to all the water we waste, etc. I wish I lived in Olympia and was able to trace where the water goes when I flush the toilet. It was nice that they ask you to share what you learn when you go to redeem your prize. I'm not sure if my 8 year old niece would have found it as interesting, but there are places to sit and some kitchen toys to play with if not. It looks like they also have some crafts available. Check it out if you are in the area.

I visited the Nisqually Reach Nature Center for the first time yesterday. The nature center is…read moreinside a large house. Piles of wet shoes lay outside the entry way. There were tanks filled with sea stars, crabs, and fish on display. A different tank housed a representation of a mud flat. Microscopes lined the perimeter on the inside of the building. Several children were peering into them shouting excitedly that "I saw this HUGE plankton!" "Look at THIS!" After I went outside and sat on the fishing dock, adult volunteers at the Nisqually Reach Nature Center took a group of children to the beach to explore. The volunteer staff at the nature center are excellent with kids. Their strong voices can be heard from a distance giving clear, fun instructions to their charges. I heard later from one staff member the kids were attending a summer camp. I didn't have a lot of time to spend at the nature center yesterday, so I will definitely be back! It's a nice area that has a surprising amount of great blue herons and even more seals. Keep in mind: This is a Discover Pass area. You will need a Discover Pass to park here.

I haven't visited the actual building, I visit the beach at least twice a week to take my dogs for…read morea walk near the beach and play. Great parking area for trailers and visitors, loading ramp for your boat, and nice starting point for kayaking near the nisqually delta...watch for the tide. No issues if you are taking the dog off leash, as long they are not near to the state park, plenty of room to play.

AWOOOOOOOO!…read more Beautiful wolves roam and thrive at Wolf Haven International, where the wolves are first and foremost the primary focus- not humans. As one of my primary spirit animals, wolves have such a profound effect on my behavior, personality, and even appearance. My monochrome wardrobe is inspired by the gorgeous shades of color that wolves are comprised of and I even have an inclination towards the moon because of wolves. I also love the cold and perpetually embody the elegance and grace that makes these creatures so irresistible. There are so many fascinating wolf knowledge tidbits that I learned during the tour and it was incredible to see the different types of wolves and their unique traits. Wolf pack UNITE!

Very well educated person who gave your. She had been there for years and involved with animal…read morestudies. She knew the history with out the notebook for reference. For as many acres as it says it has we only see just a few wolf / coyote being rehabilitated. Learned the difference between coyotes and wolves.

Definitely the best Chinese School in Olympia with dedicated teachers and amazing leadership! If…read moreyou live in Olympia and want to learn Chinese, this is a go to place. People there are kind and compassionate and caring.

I am a senior (old) adult studying Chinese with no background and no one to speak with at home…read more When the school found that there were adults who wanted to learn, they created a class and found a great teacher. My class has at most 7 people, but they still set it up. The School is very active and tries to keep students engaged. My teacher is great and inspired me to study in China. I can't say anything about the way the school works for young children and high school students, but at recess (before COVID when we had in-person classes) they all seemed happy.

Very welcoming intake staff who really helped walk through options and what to expect. Very…read morethoughtful process matching tutor to student and good communication with parents.

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We have been working with Chris at Club Z since January. In that time, my son has significantly…read moreimproved his math skills and has moved through several grade levels to catch up to his current grade level. We are happy with the results and would recommend Club Z to anyone else looking for math support!!

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Do not bring your debit card, credit card, cash app, Apple Pay or any digital currency to be able…read moreto pay for anything here. Make sure you bring your checkbook (young people look it up), get a cashier's check or a money order from the Timberline bank one block down the street. Really friendly folks but there is a homeless problem here. Don't go up to the building thinking the door is gonna open. Ring the doorbell and wait. They will come. Important: this is also called Old Capitol Building or OSPI. Make sure you put a SE on this address or you will be at the farmer's market.

I work in education. I have had many opportunities and needs to interact and get information from…read moredifferent offices and persons in this statewide governing association. Mostly, I get info which I need. It is, however, a very large machine and there are times one can get passed around or incorrectly transferred. When I needed to know about my teacher certification I got the answers. When I need to look up a school or a district for information, it's all here. I truly do not agree with the computerized 'secret' testing, but it is a battle of someone else now. I have played my part in state testing.

Both of my grandson's have attended Capital Montessori for 3-6 year old. They have enjoyed…read moreeveryone that they interact with there. They always looked forward to their day at school. The staff is nurturing and kind. Both of my grandchildren learned to love to read and learned how to enjoy their independence. I highly recommend looking closely to see if they are a good fit for your family.

CMS is a great school with an assortment of great traditions, from Absolutely Incredible Kids Day,…read morefamily potlucks, to the annual egg drop. Most recently they've been ages 3-6, but starting July 2013 they will begin an elementary program again. Mrs. Reed in Children's House 2 is a patient, intelligent, nurturing teacher who works with parents to help their children enjoy learning.