I had the pleasure of holding my son's sixth party at Main Street School of Art in Tucker this…read moreweekend. From start to finish, it was a great experience. MSSA is owned and operated by Laurie Morgan. When I first stopped by to talk to her, she was very open to what we wanted to do and gave suggestions on what art projects she could do with the kids. I liked her "can do" upbeat attitude from the start. Laurie's birthday parties can go up to 15 children and we ended up with seven (including my son). She charges a mere $10 per child (you pay at least for an eight child minimum). You provide all the food and paper products. She leads the kids through the project/games/etc and does all the cleanup. Considering how much we paid for a party last year at a "bouncy house" place, this was an absolute steal. Our son's theme was Angry Birds. Laurie had the boys paint little birdhouses first, then make little puffball Angry Birds to go in them. I have to give her credit, she was incredibly patient with seven very energetic little boys. After the project/snacks/cake, she rounded them up for balloon games in the hall to work off the sugar high. They loved it, of course. Laurie will be holding summer art camps over the summer and I've already signed my son up for a week. He loved his Angry Birds party and can't wait to go back for camp. She also has art classes for adults and older kids throughout the week, and some Mommy and Me classes for the little ones.

This is a great palace to bring your children for music lessons. The instructors are very…read moreknowledgeable about their craft and create an environment suitable for the kids to learn.

It's a great summer camp with incredible staff. My kids can't wait for camp each summer! They've…read morebeen coming to the camp since they were 5. There are actually two sports camps held at emory, so make sure you pick the right one. You want the Emory Sports FITNESS camp

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My daughter loves ASG! Her coach Dylan has been working with us for a little over a year now I…read morebelieve. We came from another gym which unexpectedly closed down, but everything happens for a reason! Since being here, my daughter has gained more confidence in her ability to try hard things, and although we are currently in recreational classes, we have started private lessons to hopefully prepare her for making a team! Thanks ASG!

This gym has been nothing short of amazing for the last year and a half we have been here…read more Exceptional coaching, amazing owner who cares about the kids and their safety, and fantastic support staff who ensure the gym runs smoothly. While there have been some negative reviews from the recent closure of the boys team, one person this can't be blamed on is the owner. She has allowed the men's program to run at a deficit for years, while the person responsible for the program has not taken any initiative to grow, including completely disregarding repeated requests to do so. Yes it is sad for the kids, yes it's sad for the parents, yes it is also sad for the owner and yes she has a business to run and can't keep taking losses. If you are interested in joining this gym, please know that the staff, owner and coaches who remain are fully committed to continuing to develop elite athletes and building a very strong recreational and girls program where every child will have the opportunity to be amazing!

My son has gone to Kingfisher Academy for 6 years. He is bright, but a reluctant learner, yet…read moreexcels there. Every teacher we have had there has been outstanding. They really care about teaching to the child the way they learn best. The small class size allows for each kid to work at his own pace. My son was very excited to be able to start some algebra in the 5th grade. They get recess at local parks and lots of interesting field trips. Even though the school is small the director always strives to have a variety of extra curricular options available. Everyone there goes the extra mile to make sure the kids are getting what they need.

We have had at least one child at Kingfisher Academy for over four years. The school is amazingly…read morewelcoming and positive and fun for children. Each child is treated as an individual and learning programs can be tailored to each child's needs, as the class sizes are intentionally kept small. The kids spend plenty of time outside, where they can play and discover and interact with the world around them, instead of being cooped up inside all day. The teachers make learning exciting and collaborative, focusing on each child as an individual. My older son is flourishing at Kingfisher after a very difficult experience at a Montessori school. He is advanced in some areas and lacking in others, and Debbie and the teachers at Kingfisher have been wonderful about updating us about his progress and working with him and with us to ensure that he gets everything he needs, both academically and emotionally. My younger son is more typical and fits right in as well. Both of my children are happy and excited about getting up in the morning to go to school, and are allowed to be creative and share their enthusiasm for learning. We are completely happy with Kingfisher and will keep sending our children there for as long as we can.

I actually went to children's academy in 98 and obviously was unable to leave or even understand…read morethe concept of a review. I say all that to say, every terrible piece of childhood lore I have has taken place at Children's Academy. The teachers at the time showed very little regard for the wellbeing of the kids. As a matter of fact (this is just one instance) a kid tried to drown me on a field trip and the teachers unanimously decided I was lying. A kid showed me his nether region--they told me I was lying. I told them they didn't give me any orange slices during snack time when everybody else had them--they said I was lying. If I ever see Ms. Kim or Ms. Tan there will be problems. I mean on the bright side, I took a picture with a pony...although that's when we found out I was allergic but whatever the pic was cute I guess.

I love this daycare. They take such great care of my little one. Lauren runs the center and she's…read morealways on site, kind, and helpful. The kids all seem to be engaged throughout the day with different activities. Each age group has their own outdoor area. They have themed weeks regularly, which is fun for everyone. The staff are all friendly and professional. Also, they don't follow the school schedules so they are open almost every day with the exception of federal holidays. I really like that there is flexibility in drop off times instead of a 30-minute or 1 hour window. I plan on keeping my little here until he ages out. Highly recommend!

Summer is quickly approaching and that means it's time to get the family in summer activities! I do…read morenot want to sit at home all day working from home and not have some type of human interaction. I signed my family up today to join summer classes and enjoy the many amazing benefits the Y has. The lady at the front desk were really nice and helpful. They greeted people in and out the door. The place is clean and you can tell they do attend to the bathroom areas. Some people wore masks and others did not. Use your own discretion when coming inside to use the facility.

If I could leave no stars, I would. This YMCA is poorly run. Currently, there is no executive…read moreDirector and no one managing aquatics This is the second time in one month that I am aware of where the pool had to be closed because a lifeguard does not show up. This is one of many issues that I have experienced in the last few years. Paying over $80 a month Is no longer an option with the way that this facility is operating. When you asked to speak to someone in charge as this morning, the response is, there's no one here. Totally unacceptable I will be moving my membership elsewhere

This team goes above and beyond to provide a safe space and quality science curriculum with a very…read morehigh activity level. Super organized and efficient. Can't say enough about it!

Kris Thornton Webb was a top-rated middle school in GA for many years before starting this camp,…read moreThe Science of Fun. WHAT A GREAT IDEA! My niece goes to this camp all summer and never gets bored. This was her second summer and she is always making sure that I have her signed up whenever there is a school break, as TSOF also does break camps during City of Decatur school breaks, teacher workdays, etc. Knowing that each day is a well thought out combination of learning and fun is what makes this camp really work. If learning is also fun-well, there you have it-the magic combination! All of the kids are excited to be there, the staff is great and very attentive. Each time I am there I am greeted kindly, as is my niece. They are actually HAPPY to see us walk in the door! This is a novel and brilliant idea and finally, I feel my money is well-earned by Kris and her staff...not just babysitting and coloring. amy niece comes home with little electronic bugs, her mind filled with fun things she cannot wait to share with me. I also saw the group at a science fair and a festival in Decatur! Way to get out in your community, team!

Very nice music school, very friendly owner and teachers. I definitely recommend this mom and pop…read moremusic school to everyone who is interested in music.

Happy to have a local music place to fulfill all my son's needs, from kids' group classes to…read moreprivate lessons tailored to him, from outdoor live concerts to wonderful instruments for sale at great prices.

I absolutely love this place for me and the kid. I initially discovered this place because i…read morefrequent Mason Mill and the PATH trails. I started with the Adult Beginner Saturday class. It wasn't awkward at all ... being that I never played tennis. Coach Joe is AWESOME. He's funny, full of energy, and treats each one of us like we can be a tennis star even in our later years. I found the Summer Class for the little kids (5 years old) to be reasonable and luckily in my time schedule. Monday's at 4 and Saturday mornings. The coach is so good and he really encourages my daughter. She's 5 so I don't know if she'll be good or not ... but it's definitely great to get outdoors and introduce her and I to something new. They also have a lot of free and for profit events. Join the email group. If things remain the same I'll forever be a patron whether active or passive.

We've been here for pickleball class and it's a great time! Coach Emory is fun, funny, and skilled…read more There are varying levels of classes, starting with Beginner and then Emerging Beginner. The max capacity for the class is 8 people, so you have to make your reservation early - this is easy enough to do on their website. They also offer round robin tournaments and other organized pickleball activities. My only gripe is that it's not easy to reserve a pickleball court if you just feel like playing on your own. Sometimes, when the weather is nice, we feel like going out for some impromptu pickleball and don't feel like competing. Still looking for places in DeKalb where we can easily reserve a court and do our own thing. I believe you can call to check availability and reserve, though.

I hope you Googled Basketball training and found this review. I stumbled upon Top of The Key from…read morea GROUPON. I didn't buy the GROUPON but we tried out Debra Miller-Palmore's amazing boot camp for kids wanting to improve their basketball skills and their overall life skills. Her team puts the kids thru a 2 hour boot camp Tuesdays, Thursday (5:30 - 7:30) and Saturdays & Sundays (3 - 5) She's a retired Olympic Basketball athlete and she knows her stuff. She requests a minimum 3 month commitment and that seems like the perfect amount of time to help the kids improve their game. We selected the once a week plan. the cost for once a week is $190.00 per month, $45.00 start up fee include the jersey, bag, log, etc. It's hard work and the children will leave sweaty & hungry but it's surrounded by wonderful restaurants so we include that in our plan. http://www.topofthekey.com 770 465-1502 dpalmore@topofthekey.com

An excellent youth basketball organization. Everything from 1on1 training to free 3v3 to youth…read moreleagues. The coaches are not only great at teaching basketballs but also good role models.