Our 5 year old daughter has LOVED her week at Headfirst (Multi-Sport, St. Albans). I'm writing this…read morereview because I had some concerns after reading other comments - but I think for most children Headfirst would probably be a great experience. It is an investment, but not out of line with other options in major East Coast cities. We are visiting DC from out of town and were all anxious before the first day, but the week at camp has exceeded our expectations. Other kids have been great and every interaction we've had with the counselors/coaches has been very positive. Our daughter has looked forward to camp every morning and informed me last night that she didn't want to go home because she "didn't want to leave" her camp. It's definitely a bigger camp, so that is a consideration if your child would benefit from a lower staff:child ratio. The counselors are on the younger side, but for us - this was a plus because the energy was high and infectious.

This is the second year in a row my 5 year old attends this camp and I couldn't agree more with…read moreJimmy's comment here - this camp is ridiculous. If your kid "doesn't listen" they'll call you constantly to notify you about really unserious stuff. My son has been to a gazillion different camps and attended daycare/school since he was a baby and he's NEVER gotten in trouble other than at Headfirst. Yesterday they even kept him in the "office" for the entire afternoon. Over what? Unclear. I will never be sending him there again.

My girls were enrolled in session 1 a couple weeks ago and I just can't say enough great things…read moreabout our experience. Ms. Tsion and Ms. Sylvia (everyone else too, really) were so kind, patient and pleasant. I truly felt that they made a genuine effort to make a personal connection with each parent and child that walked through the door. They have such dynamic personalities and were so successful in meeting each individual where they were to ensure that everyone was engaged and happy. I wish I had known about the camp last year. My girls (8 year old twins, 4 year old) LOVED every minute of camp with Fit Kids. Despite the age spread, my children were consistently involved in activities that they felt were age appropriate and exciting. They are all still singing the songs and making reference to things they learned there. As a parent who spends a lot of time carefully researching and planning my children's summer camp experiences, I have to say that Fit Kids is really near the top of our list in terms of value, program content and organization.

Stay away at all costs. I think Kidovation aka "KOS Programs LLC / FKS Programs" is a fraudulent…read moreoperation of some kind. A year ago they double charged me thousands of dollars and have promised me, in writing, on a near monthly basis, that my refund is imminent. I am still waiting for my money. The shadiness is out of control. Lynn, the program director, never reveals her last name to parents. Tsion, the camp founder, seems more intent on marketing herself on instagram than running a quality program. Lastly, they speak of accounting like it is some sort of anonymous overlord, as if they have no control over their own company. I think I am going to have no choice but to sue these people.

An institution on Capitol Hill, my elementary school aged daughter has taken a few after school…read moreclasses here. A CHAW van picks her and others up and takes them to the art and theater classes. She loves each class and enjoys the instructors. There's easy street parking nearby making pick up seamless.

CHAW is a really positive contributor to the Capital Hill community, in art, music, drama for all…read moreages and experiences. In particular I have been participating in the open figure drawing sessions for several years and really enjoy the atmosphere and the creativity. The organizers of this group are knowledgeable and always helpful.

I signed up for this squash gym thinking it would be a good experience, but it turned out to be a…read morecomplete disappointment. The courts were constantly dirty, the lighting was terrible, and the equipment looked old and barely maintained. Half the time there were scheduling issues, and staff acted annoyed whenever anyone asked for help especially some blonde women at the front desk who desperately needs some Botox. The locker rooms smelled bad, and there never seemed to be enough space during busy hours. The whole gym also felt really unorganized, especially during tournaments and peak times. It was hard to find available courts, and communication from the staff was almost nonexistent. I've been to much better gyms that actually care about keeping the place clean and making members feel welcome. I definitely would not recommend this place to anyone

A great place for all levels! My friends and I are new players and have really enjoyed our…read moreexperience with court rentals and lessons with Pascal. Booking court rentals and clinics online is a seamless experience. The facility is new, very clean and well organized. The viewing areas and bar are a nice touch. Renting gear is straightforward and affordable. Every staff member (coaches, front desk and cleaning crew) I've interacted with is extremely friendly and accommodating. The atmosphere is really inviting. An extremely well run facility!

We spent our Fourth of July at Terrapin and it was absolutely wonderful! From being welcomed at the…read moredesk (I am so sorry I can't remember his name!), to our awesome guides Justin and Jasmine, to Scott who helped at the swing and doing the belay to get us down - we truly enjoyed the whole experience (despite the unbearable heat this weekend). Justin and Jasmine made sure we stayed hydrated, and regularly brought us into the air conditioning to avoid overheating. They ensured our safety every moment we were there. The rope course was insanely fun, the giant swing and zip line were a blast and our favorite part was honestly the rock climbing! Justin and Jasmine were fantastic - we will definitely come back (preferably not during a heat wave haha) and hope they will be our guides again - every single person today made it memorable for my family! Thank you so much!!!

Chaperoned my Kids to the park as an incentive, nick was pretty cool handling the group. Although…read morethe weather was cloudy over cast and wet, the venue was worth the trip.

This is a solid camp. I think kids enjoy the sense of freedom and autonomy to choose what they want…read moreto do throughout the day. This is a camp that actually cares about working parents with times from 8 am - 6 pm without gouging for before care or after care. AND they provide lunch AND snacks! It's conveniently located within walking distance to the Van Ness metro station (red line). Thank you for offering a fair and thoughtful service for kids in DC!

From the owner: Since 1980, Steve & Kate's Camp has put kids in charge-allowing campers to choose from a variety of…read moreactivities in real-time, including sewing, stop-motion animation, coding & gaming, sports & recreation, maker crafts, water play, baking, and more. As children are empowered to make their own choices at camp, they discover new reserves of confidence, resiliency, and creativity as they learn to make course corrections & trust themselves and as they go. Families can buy any number of days, to use at any time-no weekly reservations required. Or, buy a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. Either way, any unused Passes are automatically refunded at summer's end.Ages: 4-12 | Lunch, snacks & all hours (8am-6pm) included. Save your spot at Steve & Kate's Camp this summer by registering today.

My children and I loved the experience here. My kids had a ball during the soccer clinics and game.read more

If your child has a disability, avoid at all costs. I won't say what the owner said to me but he's…read moredyregulated and unstable to say the least. It's wild to exhibit mental instability and be ableist in the same sentence.

This review is based on a tour. I met with Carolina this morning, who was very nice and…read moreprofessional. My bottom line is that they are doing the best with what they have. It's a small space without natural light, but it does feel bright. It's clean and the children seem happy and well cared for. We are likely not pursuing a spot for two main reasons: the lack of natural light and the lack of a dedicated playground, or playground nearby. We feel strongly that we want our daughter to have outdoor education incorporated into her day, and I wasn't thrilled with the idea that she would have to walk on busy DC streets to get to a park without playground equipment meant for her age. In short, I think it seems like a perfectly nice place, but I don't think it's the right fit for us.

We are very Happy with our son's first Kindergarten! In a…read morecaring and professional atmosphere, our son loved going there and felt at home form the first day! The facilities are new, clean and very welcoming. Mrs. Mattingly and her staff made sure all our needs are met and questions answered. Highly recommended!

The perfect weekend date night idea doesn't exi-…read more BAM! Want to nail being the top date planner? Here's what should be at the top of your list. The summer breeze running through my hair as I breath in the scene of the wharf on both sides for 2 hours as we engage in small talk with the crew and other patrons - what more could I ask for on a Saturday evening? It's BYOB and food so we stopped by Chop't, grabbed a couple wraps so we could eat something easily handheld, and 2 bottles of wine. Make sure to bring your own cups and utensils. There is a tiny bathroom downstairs (I believe they're called "heads"), but I'd suggest you use the bathroom before heading on board- never fun to be drunk and crammed into a coffin sized bathroom with nowhere to wash your hands (they do have sanitizers though). The staff will guide you to the bathroom beforehand so take advantage of that. There's no "tour guide," but feel free to engage with the crew and ask any questions. We're technically from the area, and I'm very familiar with The Wharf, so I didn't need any of that. I was more in it for the scenery and being on water while watching the sun set. We had a fantastic time and would definitely do it again!

They had a Mothers Day trip and I wanted to treat my mom so we came out for it. It was overall a…read morenice experience but the crew was not very engaging. I get they were mainly coordinating the many things that come with sailing, and I wasn't looking for a tour guide or anything, but mom and I only knew what we were near because we happened to overhear it since we sat right next to one of them. Even when we tried to initiate conversation and ask questions, they weren't very talkative. Even though mom and I were talking, it was still a quiet and awkward ride. At the end, he went around and chit chatted a little bit with all the different groups, but not with us, maybe because we already talked to him by asking him questions? We definitely got a weird vibe from it all. The check-in process is smooth and the boat is spacious with a bathroom below deck too and they let you bring your own drinks and snacks, but I'd probably go for another company next time