I take my grandchildren, and they have a ball they love the hands-on exhibits. The children look…read moreforward to going because there's always a a new exhibit to learn from.

King Tut exhibit was AMAZING! nasa exhibit was great too! Gift shop for King Tut was lame. As was…read moreNasa gear. No visors for small heads or shirts for big busted ladies.

A hidden gem. The warmth and care the teachers bring to learning is what sets them apart. We love…read morecoming here!

From the owner: Enrolling now for Summer S.T.E.A.M. Camp…read more We provide a unique science based experience for children to explore in a makerspace environment.

High Chromebook usage daily Denied this until they realized…read moreAUSD sends an internet usage update listing times, duration and websites. Issues at site-promises/advertised enrichment not happening/ chromebook as a babysitter, daiky candy as a reward for behavior- were unable to be resolved with site director over many months. But, when I finally reached out to the owner Linda I was dismissed and referred back to the Site Director. Many parents ended up leaving the program and placing our children elsewhere. The only positive were a couple of the classroom staff throughout the years who were kind and patient with the kids. These staff members often ended up moving on.

Kids are being babysat by you tube and other sites with unsupervised computer viewing despite my…read moreaddressing the issue multiple times with the director. Thanks Alhambra Unified for those very detailed reports of internet usage so I can see exactly when and which sites and for how long my child spent while at Spark...instead of enrichment and outdoor time. It was frustrating that the Director/Owner ignored my messages despite my trying multiple times to resolve the issue with the site director before reaching out to her. The staff says what you want to hear, but again and again no change is made. Disappointing from an owner that is a former educator so she is well aware of the screen time limits and recommendations for elementary aged children. I have noticed that some sites are being run much better than others, so be aware to actually check on what your child is doing each day there after homework is done. Don't rely on the staff, but check internet usage and ask your child. Maybe your school site program differs.

I had a pleasant (albeit brief) visit here. Everyone I interacted with was friendly and helpful…read more This is one of the smaller Y's I've seen. I'm just glad it's here for the community. The only thing negative I can say is that their parking lot is a little smaller than I had hoped. We were able to find parking but I can imagine it getting hectic if there are more people coming for a basketball tournament or something.

Extremely disappointing experience with communication, management, and programming at the YMCA…read moreCrenshaw location. My experience with the YMCA Crenshaw location has been incredibly frustrating, particularly when it comes to management and communication. In my opinion, **Brittani has been one of the biggest problems at this location.** I originally became involved because my child was attending dance classes, and the classes were repeatedly being cancelled because of staffing issues. Brittani approached me and asked for my help building out a dance program. She explained that I would be compensated at a higher rate because I could not only help develop the dance program, but also bring my professional experience in social media strategy to help promote it. I agreed because I genuinely wanted to help. I have extensive experience in dance, program development, and social media, and I saw an opportunity to create something that would actually benefit the children and families in the community. Instead, I have spent months dealing with a lack of communication and accountability. I interviewed in June, completed the required fingerprinting/background process, taught a class, and was told there was interest in moving forward. After waiting for a response, I began following up repeatedly. At times, I was following up weekly simply trying to get a basic answer about whether the program was happening and when it would begin. That should not be this difficult. If everyone claims to love the kids. I have heard consistent complaints from employees and members about the management at this location. I initially gave Brittani the benefit of the doubt because I believe in giving people an opportunity to prove themselves. Unfortunately, my own experience has now confirmed many of the concerns I had heard. From my perspective, there seems to be a major disconnect between the image of this YMCA and what is actually happening inside the facility. There are community events and plenty of photo opportunities, but where are the consistent programs for the children? Where is the equipment? Where are the classes? Why are basic programs so difficult to get up and running? I have personally witnessed issues with classes being inconsistent, activities being unavailable, and basic things not being organized or available when they should be. When major events happen, such as the Kid Cudi mens circle event, management is front and center ready for photos. But when it comes to actually building sustainable programming for the children and families who use this facility regularly, communication seems to disappear. That raises a legitimate question: **What is management actually doing to develop this facility and serve the community? Because in the 6 Months ive been there, Brittnani has done nothing but run the facility to the ground. I also find it extremely frustrating that I was asked to invest my time, experience, and professional expertise into building a dance program, only to be left without a clear answer or timeline. It all performative nonsense and I truly believe the 1.5 million in funds that Brittani has claimed to raise (Per her very public Linkedin) for this location isn't going to the facility or the community. The YMCA is supposed to be a community resource and a third space for families. The community deserves more than photo opportunities and occasional events. They deserve consistent, accessible programming, properly managed facilities, and leadership that is actually present and responsive. I genuinely wanted to contribute something positive to the Crenshaw community. I invested my time because I believed in what this location could be. Unfortunately, this experience has left me questioning the leadership, the communication, and the overall direction of the facility. Between Brittani and Delayzio I do not know whose hurting the facility and community more. But, both of them combined, is why that location has next to nothing, and they aren't looking for solutions either.

Last Summer was our first year sending our son and he absoulutely loved it. By the end of the…read moresummer he was already asking if he could return next year (which is this summer). Hes never wanted to go to summer camp and we finally were able to convince him to go. So glad we sent him Create in the Lab. He'll definitely be there this year!!

This summer camp is the best. My son attended this camp last year at 5 years old. He had an amazing…read moretime. My son has a very solid and strong academic background and I wanted his learning to continue throughout the summer. I also wanted my son to have a summer and also have fun. Create in the Lab allowed that to happen. They provided many activities that included hands on, critical thinking, problem solving and relationship building. My son was comfortable and loved going everyday. As a mom taking him everyday that made me feel amazing. I was very pleased with the camp. My son is 6 now and he will be there this year. Look no more parents. This is the camp to beshout out to the lovely Mrs. Artia and staff.

The energy of The Artist Lab is pure joy! From the moment my…read morekiddos arrived they were welcomed by everyone and encouraged to freely express their creative ideas. The facility is bright, clean and well maintained. As a parent who attended top colleges and has both degrees in Fashion and Studio Art; I was impressed by the quality of the teachers. Immediately noted these detailed classes: Color Theory Charcoal drawing Full size painting area with large easels In house Ceramic Kiln Fabricated projects And a lot more. I'm enrolling my daughter in the after school program. Looking forward to seeing her progress. They have a trial pass use it.

The Artist Lab is a nice little art space on Wilshire, in Hancock Park, conveniently located close…read moreto my house. It offers art classes for all ages, though I suspect most of its students are kids. My six-year-old Leo B. has become something of a regular, and he absolutely loves the place. For my part, I appreciate that there's always a camp available when I need it, sometimes even at the last minute. Popular classes sell out (if you want an anime/Pokémon/Hello Kitty kind of week, get on it), but most don't seem to reach capacity. There are camps for pretty much every school break, including one-day camps for various holidays. Parking is easy, as are drop-off and pick-up. Leo did one day camp last year, then two weeks of summer camp last month. He's a fairly shy kid, and was only willing to sign up because he had friends from school who would be with him. I was pleasantly surprised when he requested to come back for a second week this summer, knowing he wouldn't have any friends in that class. Artist Lab has different themes for each week, and he went for under the sea and pop art. There were different teachers rotating in and out, and to be honest, I never really talked to any of them, though they all seemed quite nice. I dealt with all the administrative stuff through text and email and enjoyed getting photo updates in the text thread. Leo had fun every day, and came home with all kinds of artwork that we're now stuck with until all parties are willing to get rid of them. He made sculptures and paintings and even sewed a little fish. I also liked that he got to learn a little about pop art after a somewhat difficult visit to the Tate Modern earlier in the month. I'm sure we'll be back to Artist Lab next summer, and possibly earlier. Leo will ask for it, and before long, his brother will want in on the action.

Galileo in 2020 collected Summer Camp tuition and claimed the Emergency Loan, then file Chapter 11…read more& never paid any of the families back a dime. They stole my money and money if other family and friends. It's so sad they can do this and continue as nothing happened. They received everyone's full tuition and emergency loans some of which they didn't have to repay and then filed for chapter 11. Please beware. I can provide proof of payment and the other information is available as public records. Let me know if you need proof.

My two active boys (ages 5 and 8) loved Galileo. We decided to do the whole package - before care,…read morelunch and after care and they loved it all. Caring staff, engaging projects and silly songs - something about a rubber chicken. It has been about 6 months since Camp and we are saving up for next summer so the boys can return. The South Pas site has a shaded playground which was an added bonus. I also really appreciated the customer service representatives. Since it was our first time, I called a number of times asking all sorts of questions and they were able to respond quickly and professionally. We signed up during the Memorial Day first time camper promo and also got refer-a-friend credit which was a plus.

My 9 year old son says this is his favorite camp of all time! Every day he came home and rated his…read moreday a 10/10.

My 8 yr old son has done a lot of summer camps... but he has NEVER raved about one as much as Camp…read moreHave A Blast. This was by far his favorite camp ever. I loved the communication from the staff, the professionalism, the variety of activity, the attention from the counselors, and the hat! Definitely signing up for this again next year!

My daughter really enjoyed this camp. It was organized and the counselors were always friendly and…read moreenergetic. This location is at the beautiful Turning Point School in Culver City, adjacent to Surfas, and the metroline. The parking lot is small but the staff were great at directing traffic and getting everyone in and out. They ask you to walk your child for check-in on the first day, and then your child may be dropped off at valet on the subsequent days. Pick-up is always inside and you must show ID (nice safety measure). My daughter made a vacuum and was so excited to share her experiences each afternoon at pick up. She also had an unfinished (?) nightlight in her bag on her last day. We purchased the extended care for the week (because we work full-time regular office hours and planned to have our daughter there from 8-6). The last day (Friday) had a "closing ceremony" at 2:30 PM. I was disappointed because we weren't aware of this at enrollment. It was very difficult to attend and the entire camp literally closed down afterwards. Luckily I got the day off, but otherwise, my daughter would have been "stuck" there until 6 and it really did feel like they were "done". Most of the kids already had a mindset that they were done and packed, and the staff seemed to be ready to say goodbye as well. Meals and snacks are not included - bummer! Choicelunch, a hot food delivery service is available. One other disappointment for me - I decided to change locations (from Culver City to Brentwood) because of the commute and was charged a fee. Culver City was already waitlisted, so in my opinion, I just freed up another spot for them and shouldn't have accrued a charge. The customer service representative told me that it "takes a lot of work" to exchange locations but I just don't understand it. Galileo is new to So Cal and I would expect them to make some exceptions, especially if I'm helping them out (by freeing up a space). It's difficult to say if we'll return to Galileo next year. My daughter enjoyed it but she has enjoyed all the other camps she's attended. She's got an outgoing and fun personality, and she doesn't have difficulty meeting friends and enjoys challenges. There are other camps in LA that are also fun, offer meals and/or snacks and are less expensive.

Horrible camp. It's like they don't know anything about how to run one. The "counselors" spend the…read moreday on their phones and there are hardly any activities.