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    4.5 (18 reviews)
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    STEMful - Always love a good superheroes science camp!

    STEMful

    3.8(45 reviews)
    3.6 miBernal Heights, Mission

    We had our child go to camp here and he came back so happy to discuss what happened. He learned so…read moremuch and was excited to tell me about it. We decided to then have his younger brother's birthday party there and it was the easiest birthday party I've ever thrown. All I did was order pizza and have it delivered to the place. Was such a great experience

    After a number of years, our family we will not be returning to Stemful…read more This decision is based on my recent interaction with David. During the first day of a holiday camp, the front door was unfortunately vandalized. Not their fault! Was is in their control is how they handled it. 1. We received no communication about the incident until we arrived for drop off. They should have sent an email as soon as they discovered the vandalism so we don't show up in person! 2. When I did arrive for drop off, I asked about the status of the glass replacement, code compliance, and timing for completion. The questions I asked were reasonable and directly tied to safety and planning as a working parent. Instead of receiving clear information or empathy, I was met with condescension and a dismissive attitude. At no point was there acknowledgment of the very real constraints families are navigating--jobs, schedules, and the need for reliable, high-quality educational programs like the ones Stemful provides. The conversation centered almost entirely on David's personal stress in managing the situation, rather than on transparent communication with parents who are impacted by it. He essentially told me to go away and stop asking questions. 3. When I called back later to inquire about the status of the glass, he doubled down on his attitude, said "aren't you the person that was here before?" and demanded the name of my camper so we can "get this taken care of". It was incredibly threatening in language and tone and I didn't even feel comfortable giving my child's name. While we eventually got a refund, I'm not confident that me or my camper will be treated with respect and care in David's presence.

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    Golden Gate Art & Nature - Golden Gate Children's Art & Environmental Explorations We are a Reggio Inspired Enrichment Program for Toddler-8yrs.

    Golden Gate Art & Nature

    4.2(5 reviews)
    1.1 miPresidio Heights

    As other reviewers have mentioned, Kelly and her team are magical. I have an 8 year old daughter…read moreand 11 year old son and they have been going to GGAN's summer camp for multiple weeks every summer for the past 6 years. My kids are very different in temperament and interest and this is the single camp they both want to do over and over again and so do their friends. Kelly and all the counselors as so nurturing of children's natural curiosity and desire to explore both in the studio and out in nature. As an arts and crafts lover myself, I wish I could hang out in the art studio, it is truly a magical space. I'm not sure what the prior counselor review was about, but I personally have found the counselors to be extremely skilled, the space very clean, and my kids feel very well cared for.

    My name is Laura Abangan, I was a camp counselor due to me being sick I was fired, Kelly runs her…read morefacility in an unorganized manner she doesn't know how to properly treat her staff nor does she run her business properly her bathrooms are not clean. Her workspace is very unorganized. She wants her counselors and the children to go outside in the rain and eat their lunch. Regardless on how cold it is or even if it's pouring down rain she's not equipped to run a summer camp because I don't think she has any children to even know how to treat children, nor does She respect her staff, and take what they've learned in consideration. She has no morals or no respect for those and I would like to say I was the only African-American person that was working in that facility . I wouldn't send my kid there if I were you. Due to how poorly she is regardless of her background and she went to school for this particular business. She does not know how to run her business.

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    Parks Plus Creation

    Parks Plus Creation

    5.0(21 reviews)
    0.3 miInner Richmond

    Our family couldn't be happier with Spire School, a fully outdoor forest preschool based in the…read morePresidio. Our son has been in pre-school for two years and we've loved the program's play-based, emergent curriculum deeply rooted in nature connection. Our son was timid and introverted when he started this program and it's amazing to see his physical and emotional confidence build through exploring in nature and experiencing the physical range of weather. What most struck me was the growth in the expansiveness of his imagination through the program which was an unexpected outcome. Watching his ability to play imaginatively within the constraints of the nature classrooms has been amazing to watch. I've also been so impressed by the quality of the educators at Spire. Teacher Kristyn, in particular, is so intentional about how she uses the outdoor environment to develop the various components of early childhood education. She's very clear how she uses various parts of the forest to work on fine or gross motor skills, for example, or how she engages the children in various play-based scenarios and activities to work on cognitive function or various interpersonal skills. The school is also very flexible, inclusive and supportive of families. The lack of rigidity in the school has been a huge plus for us. They are very supportive of each child's individuality and focus their time on adapting to each child's unique interests and needs. The school has a very low student to teacher ratio so the level of individualized support and the depth of relationships is wonderful. I feel very grateful to live in a place like San Francisco where the weather allows for a school like this. I figure my son has years of sitting inside at a desk so why not let him spend as much time outside in his early school years as possible. Nature is powerful and healing.

    Spire is an exceptional fully outdoor preschool that excels in nature connection and…read moresocial-emotional learning through responsive language and teaching practices. Spire/Parks plus creation is one of the first forest preschools in San Francisco, and as a result, they really know what they are doing on many levels. This review is coming from a mom of active twin boys. I also hold a masters in early childhood education and taught at a prominent preschool in San Francisco for a decade, which speaks to my passion for the importance of these early years-- This program is truly top-notch. All the educators our boys have had are fantastic which speaks to Megan and Mark's leadership of the school and their ability to both hire kind, passionate teachers as well as their ability to lead with love and kindness and to train their teachers mindfully. Having administrators that are also parents whose children also went through the program, as well as being current teachers at the school, is a major benefit. Megan and Mark can relate to both parents and teachers on many levels as a result of these combined experiences and involvement. Spire is a unique and creative program that truly partners with families. We couldn't be happier with the 3 years our children, and all the children in the program, have been nurtured and am amazed at all they have learned. They have developed critical thinking skills through their ongoing classroom projects, life & social emotional skills, and deep nature connection. We love this community and all the teachers' passion for learning alongside children outdoors. As we move on to Kindergarten in fall of 2026 we plan to stay connected to Spire as we have been parenting less alone in this community and highly recommend sending your young child here as they will love going to school every day.

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    A forest preschooler carefully holds a banana slug at Spire School

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    SpyCamp

    SpyCamp

    4.3(7 reviews)
    3.4 miMission

    My daughter attended three weeks of spy camp and LOVED every single day! One week was co-ed at the…read moreFlorida St location; the other two weeks were girls only at the Hayes Valley location. My daughter came home every day excited to tell me what she did at camp. The activities she did over the course of three weeks included laser mazes, stick fighting, snowboarding, learning actual spy skills (tailing, surveillance, dead drops), and going on simulated spy missions. The camp is super communicative: you get email updates every day with pictures and summaries of what the campers did that day. She says she definitely wants to go back next year. My daughter is open to trying new things, enjoys problem solving activities, and has a high frustration tolerance. I could see this camp being less appealing for kids who are more cautious or who get frustrated easily.

    My 8yr old son's favorite out of 5 camps in past 2 yrs. We signed up online after a bad experience…read moreprevious week with steve and kate camp (Feinstein location). $550 each week was worth every penny. All mask and COVID protocols in effect was comforting. Mix of outdoor and indoor activities, great low ratio of student vs instructors. They rotate each week Thurs/Fri is the snowboard or skiing so was happy to sign up for 2 weeks. Great intro to winter sports for son with zero prior experience, learning without the discomfort of cold and fear of falling. We plan on getting additional endless slope time slots before Tahoe. The kids learn to put on the boots and ski by themselves and proper sizing. Free Parking tight but always available at 9am and 4pm within a block. Highly recommend for elementary school aged, or older CIT experience. Most of the camp is spy activities and outdoor playground games. Don't expect a proficient skier after, but a very happy camper!

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    Each Cadet is given an ID badge; returning Cadets rise through the ranks with an upgrade in their security level.

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    Camp Galileo - San Francisco

    Camp Galileo - San Francisco

    3.8(19 reviews)
    2.1 miTwin Peaks

    Camp for incoming 6th graders was good…read more Camp for incoming 4th graders is boring and basically like a babysitting camp. Disappointed in staffs unwillingness to work through this with us despite saying we wanted to keep our one kid in but didn't want to keep our other kid in who was having such a lame experience. Very expensive for what it is for anything under incoming 6th graders

    I am a kid who went to Camp Galileo. Here's a knock knock joke:…read more"Knock knock" "Whose there?" "Camp Galileo" "Camp Galileo who" "Camp Galileo is poo poo doo doo dusty musty crusty rusty usty lusty fusty chusty moldy oldy foldy zesty preppy googlechrome chromosome ice cream cone chicken bone all alone on the phone no way home" In their ad, they have a giant grassy field, but in reality, they have a tiny playground no bigger than half a basketball court. Their ad also shows kids making stuff with power tools, but actually we spent 5 minutes making stuff out of cardboard and the rest of the time was spent in a tiny room with everyone in the camp going crazy. Another thing you should know is that you don't take home most of the stuff you make. Also all of their things are knock-offs: their mascot is called Clucky which is obviously copied from Steve and Kate's Camp's mascot, Chucky. The also have things called cluck bucks which are copied from Steve and Kate's Camp's Moose Bucks. We didn't even play the games that they said we would play today. In idea lab, they said we would make a game involving our heads and take them home, but instead we built towers out of paper and threw them away. On Friday they have pie day where kids are supposed to pie teachers, but the teachers make a list of kids they will pie without permission. There are so many more things that are wrong with this camp, but I'm too slow at typing to list them all.

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    Camp Galileo - San Francisco
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    Art School of Sf Bay - New class! Discover the magic of printmaking. All Levels! Learn to make monotype, gelli plate printing, stencil, collagraph, and linocut.

    Art School of Sf Bay

    4.9(67 reviews)
    1.3 miInner Sunset

    Highly recommend Advanced Watercolor with Luka. He's an amazing instructor and I learned a lot in…read more10 weeks, including new techniques, breaking down reference photos, and a values study process. I grew a lot from this class, and received specific feedback and guidance for my needs. I loved the format of this class and how it challenged me to take on complex subject matters. By the end, I had more confidence, a more experimental approach, and an even greater love for watercolor. I'm excited to take more classes here!

    My almost 7-year-old has been attending this school since she was 5. Why? Because she genuinely…read moreenjoys it. She loves that she is never bored. Every week she learns something new: new styles, materials, and techniques. Sometimes they focus on painting, other times on sculpture or different forms of art. Katia and Sara have both been her teachers, and she has felt happy and supported with all of them. Like with many activities at this age, it took a couple of weeks for her to fully adjust and feel familiar with the environment but consistency made a big difference. As parents, we appreciate seeing her come home excited and proud of what she created. It is easy to notice how much she has progressed over time and we get very excited when we see her project. We also appreciate the communication style of the school. They provide a high-level overview each week of what the kids will be working on, which keeps parents informed without overwhelming us with too much information. On the administrative side, tuition payments and renewals are simple, and the staff has always been friendly and helpful whenever we have had questions or needed help resolving any mistakes on our part. We also love the location. Depending on the day and who is with me, it is easy to wait nearby at the library, a coffee shop, or a restaurant while class is in session.

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    June 4th! Join Printmaking Essentials class. Discover the magic of printmaking. https://www.artschoolsfbay.com/adults/printmaking

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    Camp Tawonga

    Camp Tawonga

    4.7(22 reviews)
    4.2 miFinancial District, SoMa

    Our family had long appreciated the mission and values of Camp Tawonga. One of our children…read moreattended Taste of Camp and had a truly wonderful experience. As someone who works in the Jewish community, I had frequently recommended Tawonga to others, believing in the strength of its programming and community spirit. Unfortunately, our experience left us feeling deeply disappointed. Our child was registered for a summer session but was unable to attend due to the sudden passing of a close family member just days before camp began. As the family member's funeral was held out of state and organized by us, attending camp was simply not possible. We informed camp staff in advance, sharing both the situation and the fact that we are a financial aid family, and asked if any credit or accommodation could be made for a future session. We received single-sentence emails with zero condolences stating that the policy was no refund (which we didn't request) or credit. It was such a strange response we wondered if it was AI. Despite multiple follow-ups from us during a time of grief, we were told nothing could be done because the deadline had passed. At long last, the only acknowledgment of our loss was a brief line hoping the funeral preparations were going well--no further condolences or recognition of our child's disappointment were offered. By contrast, another camp we had registered with for a different child responded with immediate compassion--offering a partial refund without being asked, sending condolences, and even making a small kind gesture when our child was finally able to attend for a shortened period. As a family raising Jewish children and deeply involved in the Jewish community, this lack of empathy from a camp we had held in such high regard was especially painful. We weren't asking for a refund, just understanding and flexibility in a time of extraordinary personal loss. We struggled to name the Jewish value being demonstrated by Tawonga and still do. We will never return to Tawonga in the future--both due to financial constraints and a lack of confidence that our children's emotional needs would be supported in difficult times. The Jewish sleepaway camp we've attended for the past several years has actually lived and walked the values they advertise, and we couldn't be happier. We share this with the hope that it encourages a deeper reflection on how grief, compassion, and community care are handled. We continue to believe in the power of the Jewish community and wish all campers and families positive experiences in the future. -- A Jewish Family in the Bay Area

    My kids had an incredible time at Camp Tawonga and will be returning next year. They are a…read morefantastic team, running a fun, safe, joy-filled and child-centered experience.

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