This place is amazing! My son has attended Level up summer camp for 2 years and it is one of the…read morebest camps around. Amazing staff and so many planned activities and structure.

Today we had our son's 8th Birthday at Level Up! To say it was awesome is an understatement. We…read moredecided prior to the party that the kids would build individual rooms to be put together to create a dungeon. Mark and Mara had everything all set up prior to the kids arrival. They then step by step told the kids what the needed to create their rooms. After the dungeon was created, Mark pulled out a game Level Up! developed, 'Dungeon Madness: Time Crash.' Every child was immersed into the game. We had to pry them away for cake, which has never happened. Oh and they were having so much fun the party ended an hour later than scheduled. We cannot thank Mark and Mara enough for making our son's birthday top notch! Check them out and ask them about Dungeon Madness: Time Crash.

YES. We scheduled the private tour and it was so fun! We met the animals and were able to give…read moresnacks and love. It's an amazing mission and we're in awe of their work! Playground review: it's a super nice space and is designed for ages 2-12. There's a ton of different equipment for all abilities. However frustrating when older/larger kids are wreaking havoc and abusing the equipment while moms are talking with their backs turned away from the playground. Don't be those moms.

The kindest souls for the sweetest rescues. This place doesn't get enough credit. My child and I…read morealways learn something new and have the BEST time!

We love Charlotte Academy of music! My daughter is involved with musical theater. She has done many…read moreproductions and they have all been wonderful experiences for her. The summer camps have been a highlight for her each summer. They put on an entire production in a week or two! We also appreciate that this is a Christian company and the owners and directors reflect those values. If you are anywhere near the Matthews area, be sure to check out CAM for all things music!

Always wanted to learn piano and have been taking lessons here for 2 years now. Locally owned,…read morestaffed with very knowledgeable musicians that offer a wide variety of instruments and voice. It's a great place for kids lessons, and for adults looking for lessons very flexible with work schedules. I highly recommend!

Mila is an amazing art teacher. She has developed such a wonderful relationship with my son and…read moretaught him so much. He takes hand building pottery and drawing/painting classes and has blossomed as an artist under Mila's direction. Her classes are inexpensive, by far the best value in the area. I can't say enough good things about her studio!

The best way to describe my experience here is underwhelming. Perhaps it was the class they moved…read moreus to (we'd originally signed up for story time art), but what we attended didn't feel any different from arts and crafts we do at home. I wanted my toddler to get an opportunity to socialize with other kids and learn to make something new. Instead what we got were four different parent/self-led arts & crafts stations. The two women there walked around and encouraged the kids with "good jobs", but they didn't actually do anything else. My toddler was still happy at the end and said he had fun, but then again he has fun collecting rocks. Honestly, if this is what their other classes are like, I'm better off using the $35 class fee on my own art materials. I'm bummed because it seemed so awesome to have this place near us.

Just had our daughters 4th Birthday at Small Hands Big Art. She had such an amazing time…read morecelebrating with all her friends and creating beautiful pictures. Jenn and staff did an amazing job keeping the little kids attention and making the entire experience fun and exciting. I would highly recommend having a kids party here or even just going for a fun experience. This was for the Fort Mill, SC location. I'm sure the Charlotte location is great as well.

Both my boys, ages eight and five, and my husband and I attend classes here. They are the best!…read moreWhether you receive training from Master Kempka, or Mr. Buckley, you will leave knowing that your time was well spent.

My daughters, now ages 6 and 9, attend classes at Premier and love it here. For my youngest, the…read moretraining she receives has instilled a sense of respect and discipline in her; and for my other girl, we have seen improved confidence, assertiveness, and incredible progress in her flexibility and agility. Further, the school offers additional opportunities--such as tournament participation and leadership training--to students who have earned these things by following the principles taught in every class. And that's the big thing: Premier is not a "belt mill." They don't take your money and hand out new belts every few months. Every belt requires a minimum number of classes, exceptional dedication to learning, and approval from parents and school to ensure the students are adhering to martial arts creeds (respect, discipline, kindness, etc.) outside of the classroom walls. In other words, to advance, the students must work hard, but on that journey they get amazing support from the Kempkas, Mr. Buckley, the rest of the staff, and the student volunteers who help out. I've had experience with one other martial arts school when my son was young, and Premier's programs outshine the competition by far.

Crooked creek park is a great park for the family and sport events . This place is huge . Park is…read morealways nice and clean , not to mention the 4 baseball fields the pickle ball courts (almost fully installed ) a work out area , water park for kids , nature trails .

Thanks to the GPS, I was able to find this massive park that is buried deep down a curvy road and…read morebehind a residential neighborhood. But here it is and there is a lot going on here. First off, the dog park is amazing. Huge with lots of space, separated areas for small and large dogs, agility play equipment, benches and the like. You must have a city dog license and it seems that access to the park is using an RF tag to open the gate. Nearby, an ADA compliant playground, fitness equipment and a disc golf course. And that's just half the park. On the other side, a regular playground with a splashpag, picnic shelters, a massive baseball/softball complex and walking trails and a mountain bike trail. Huge parking area. Many of the fields are lighted. And there is a public restroom near the playground. Wow! [Review 16906 overall - 3233 in North Carolina - 422 of 2022.]

Wonderful facility offering many classes and opportunities to exercise. Excellent equipment and…read moregreat instructors, indoor pool, outdoor pool, etc. Reasonable monthly membership fee makes it affordable.

Wonderful first time experience. Everyone was helpful. Pool temperature was nice. The class looked…read morelike fun to try next time.

Instructors are really great! They really watch your kids form and correct when necessary…read more Extremely hands on. They know the names of every single child and their parents. They even provide feedback when they get a chance during class changes. It's a community type of atmosphere if you allow yourself to engage and participate. My kids where not very motivated in the beginning but after awhile they really started digging it. Pricing might be an obstacle for lower income families. I made the financial sacrifice because my son needed something like this after being beat up in school. Coming here really boosted his self-esteem and confidence. Again, such awesome instructors and helpers. A great investment on your child/children for sure.

Mr and Mrs Granieri as well as Mrs Lopez welcomed us from another MA discipline with wide open…read morearms. My son has continued and expanded his "whole body learning" both in direct TKD skills and cardiovascular health, but also character development. My daughter participated in private lessons and received timely support by way of the Granieri's encouraging message of self-worth, self-identity, and self-defense. When other activities (baseball!!) take us from our normal participation levels, there is never judgement, only welcoming arms when we settle back into routine. My children are 14 and 11. There are many students in that age cluster. The location is easily accessible off Route 51 near the Arboretum, and the class schedules allows for flexibility to your week. We are completely satisfied and look forward to continued growth with URMA!

My daughter has been attending various programs at Charlotte Allstars for more than 7 years. She…read morestarted doing gymnastics and switched to cheer over the last few years. She has been on the half year program under coach Lisa for the last 2 years. We were so excited to find out Coach Lisa would be her coach again because she genuinely cares about her athletes and invests in their success. Coach Lisa has always been very organized and prompt in her responses to my questions throughout the season. It takes a very patient person to lead teams of 20-30 girls! The half year program overall has been a great introduction to cheer. Every time my daughter is presented with an opportunity to go to a different gym, she continues to want to come back to Charlotte Allstars because the coaches treat her like family and she has a sense of belonging. We have always loved the family culture at this gym!

My daughter did the half year gymnastics for the first time in Fall 2025 & our first experience…read morewith cheer. Her coach was nice and friendly. She had a 7/10 experience. I'm not sure it is worth the cost but a decent introduction to cheer. She was consistently placed at the end of pyramids to lift other girls which I wish she had the chance to be rotated. My few interactions with Lisa Chambers, half year program director, have not been customer friendly. She was adamant about a 7 year old girl not wearing leggings during the winter season for practice (when it was 40 degrees outside or lower). With back and forth emails to document the conversation. My husband had to call personally to ensure the message got across! Additionally, my last interaction asking a simple question was quickly brushed off without answering the actual question. We won't be returning next fall.