Live near school expect noise but the staff encourage/teach it during play ground time the kids to…read moreyell scream as hard as they can then the male/female teachers over years who ever they are have yelled twice as hard on many occaisons,i dont get the feeling this kids are being taught the correct way not to mention other reviews of kids playing vidio games witch are ment for adults one one account/reviewed kids getting bullied.Mental challeged kids behave better then those kids do really i have lived here since 2012 they gotten worse over the last five years dont know who in charge but they need to review play ground behaivor. If had kids i would not send here, full stop.

This was the first time my son participated in summer camp. I joined through level up SD and mostly…read morebecause their program fit my work schedule. My son had an absolute blast! Of course he has asked to return for his other breaks. Thank you so much to Mariah & the clairemont B&G club staff members for your kindness, enthusiasm and creativity while working with all of the kids of this club. My son was never bored , never complained and got the best sleep all summer long lol. We will definitely be a returning family. Thank you again for all of your hard work !! Until next time ! :)

Mad Science of San Diego came to my house and put on a private science show birthday party in my…read moreback yard. It was really wonderful and very interactive. Stas was awesome and really held the kids' attention. The parents and kids alike loved it.

My child was been participating in a Mad Science after school program at his school and overall he…read morehad really enjoyed the experiments and learning activities. The concept of making science fun for kids is great and he was excited to attend. We had a slight concern regarding the way my child was spoken to by one of the instructors, but they made efforts to reassure me that they would rectify the situation, and meant no harm. Overall it was a miscommunication issue, with a lot of kids running around, I understand how things can be misinterpreted. I appreciate the instructor and staff communicating with me.

I have known ThoughtStem since my daughter was in 5th grade and she is now a sophomore in high…read moreschool! My daughter had an interest in coding when her elementary school introduced Scratch-based programming in Technology class. She was adept at it and so we were looking for after-school and weekend enrichment classes to supplement her learning. ThoughtStem was one of the first companies to offer coding classes to young students in San Diego. My daughter started taking classes from them on Sundays at UCSD; it was a fun self-paced program with college students guiding them if needed. My daughter also took other classes from them that were offered through her school district's after-school enrichment program. Since then, my daughter has continued to pursue studies in AP computer science, engineering, and robotics. She is even volunteering to help other young students learn to code! I am so grateful to companies like ThoughtStem, also know as MetaCoders (They are now a non-profit organization. Woohoo!), for igniting an interest in science and technology for my daughter!

this site and business doesn't exist. I have tried to reach them on email, used a virtual…read moreassistance to request a call back and called more than 9 times. when you call someone picks up the phone but for some reason they don't seem to hear me. I thought for some reason it was on my end but I used 2 different phone numbers and same thing happened. I then decided to visit the physical location - non-resistance. I requested someone else to make a call on my behalf- answering service comes up asks wjo is calling but doesn't connect the call. went through the website to buy registration tokens - not available or too complicated for first time guests.

During our stay in La Jolla, we decided to check out this cool aquarium on a Sunday…read more.. Well, maybe a bad choice of a day...but the place was packed with school kids! Still, we were able to enjoy a decent selection of sea life. Guess my favorite was seeing the Penguins...and my biggest disappointment was the Octopus (who stayed hidden the whole time!). Other interesting sights included the Tiger Fish (or was it the Leopard Fish??), Stingrays and the small Sea Horses. There was also this nice area outside (patio), where it offered incredible views of La Jolla...as well as this cute Shark Selfie Station, and some seating areas to rest. Overall, it was a really nice aquarium...fit for people of all ages (though it was VERY kid-heavy that day we were there!).

I like Birch Aquarium and always enjoy exploring the exhibits, especially sitting and watching the…read morehuge main tank, it's so relaxing. They've made some nice renovations recently, and we love the outdoor touch pools, penguins, and beautiful ocean views. My biggest complaint is the price. You can easily see everything in about 2 hours MAX, so full price admission feels pretty steep. We go more often because through CalFresh/WIC you get discounted tickets, and they also have great veteran discounts. Parking can be tough, and there aren't many handicap spots close to the entrance. If you're visiting from out of town, it's definitely worth pairing with a day exploring La Jolla, but I wouldn't plan on the aquarium being a full-day activity.

I would give Camp Cahito 10 stars if I could. From a logistical standpoint, it's easy to sign up,…read morethe drop off and pick up are well organized, and so is the medicine drop off (my kiddo has an epi pen for bee stings). Even adding money to the snack shack card is easy. I've also been put on the wait list a few times and had no problem with that proecss. On Thursdays, there's limited parking and they literally wait at the sidewalk helping get the kids in quickly so you don't get a ticket. The people here are a total class act and really seem to love what they do. My kids come home FILTHY and raving about their teachers: Puddles, Butterfly, Scooby, Walrus, Ant to name a few that I can remember this week :) They also love the archery, the arts and crafts, and of course, the snack shack. Newt, I beleive runs the place. He greets the kids with such enthusiasm and respect and kindness. We even had an incident with our older kid last year and received a phone call explaining the situation with my kiddo right there. He was firm, authoratative, explained what needed to be done next time, but completely appropriate and at the same time reassuring to my son that they were on the same team and in the end, all was good. Did my son cry? Yes. He also clearly got the point, has not made the same mistake, and still loves going to Camp. It was handled perfectly and I really appreciated it. I've seen a handful of comments from several years back with bad reviews about customer service. This was before my time, but I can say those reviews feel foreign to the experience I've had here for now 2 summers. Can't recommend this place enough.

Great camp! Love the location, the program and the staff is great…read more Kids get to be kids and get dirty, do crafts, play, climb and be summertime end of day exhausted. Trees keep it shady and give it an out in the forest feel.

We went for the sculpting class and had an absolutely amazing time. The owner and her daughter were…read morethe teachers, and they were beyond helpful, welcoming, and encouraging! Neither of us knew what we were doing, and by the end of it, we had made salt and pepper shakers and a little clay lamp! Absolutely great place for art and a must-stop. If you're vacationing like we were, make sure you will still be in San Diego to get your piece later as it takes a few days for them to get everything fired in the kiln.

Came here for date night with my partner and had the absolute best time! The instructors are…read morepatient and helpful. They want you to get creative and really be artistic. My partner isn't into artsy stuff so much as I am but he also has a blast. We're planning on going back to get our clay sculptures glazed and cannot wait to go back. 10/10 would recommend for a small group or date! Also, maybe come with some ideas so you're able to spend more time sculpting than planning out your creations!

Lots of fun, I would recommend this for friends/family or even a date!…read moreThey're very informative as well on how to kayak

My son who is 9 years old has been attending the MBAC summer camps for the past three years. They…read moretaught him how to surf and to be safe in the water. The staff is extremely knowledge with their water sport and they teach the kids in a fun and safe manner. Hands down this is our favorite summer camp in San Diego. Great job MBAC!

We had my Mia's 5th Birthday at Pachis, the birthday girl and all her friends had so much fun!!!…read moreApril and Leslie were so awesome with the kids. I shared with Kate that my Mia is a big fan of the Disney movie Descendants, and they totally decorated and creative an active that was so creative and paired so nicely with my daughter's birthday theme. But, at the same time gave the opportunity for each child to embrace their creativity and imagination. Thank you Pachis for a birthday to remember!!! #MiaFIFTHbday @miaNmilesMama

Pachis is such a great place to bring your kids if you a) need to let them explore art, b) need to…read morelet them explore art without feeling like you need to hover constantly, and c) if you want to meet a friendly, wonderful woman, Juliana. This place is GREAT. My kids were at ease with Juliana from the first moment we walked in, and they had a great time. They were not rushed, and anything they wanted to try, she brought it to them. We left with several pieces of art to hang in our gallery. And hello?! Painting with race cars?! My son's dream!!! There are so many treasures to look at, too- it was hard to not want one of all the beautiful hand-made items for sale. Juliana is also high-tech, had great music playing and was very easy to be around. We will be back, for sure!

Coach Chris is amazing. He's super technical, loves what he does, always makes sure your child…read moreunderstands, and is comfortable with his coaching. When he sees something that needs improvement, he addresses it and explains it thoroughly. My son has a pretty timid personality, and somehow Chris gets him to smile at least once during his session. He makes a sincere effort with getting to know your child , which I appreciate. I love watching him coach my son. He's gained so much and improved his baseball skills tremendously with him. Coach Chris is the Epitome of true professional and amazing. Front desk personal are always friendly. They also let me bring my dog in to sit and watch my son.

My son loves this place. It's close to our house and staff is nice. I can randomly call and they…read moreusually have a 30min time slot available that day. I've heard the lessons are good too.

My daughter had the best time at this camp. She connected to the outdoors, her Jewish roots and…read moremade life long friends. The camp did a great job of communicating and taking care of the kids. I am very happy with her experience there over the past 2 summers. She can't wait to go back for a 3rd!

Camp is amazing every day there is at least one if not multiple incredible experiences The pool is…read moreincredible I loved the drama classes and ropes. The fact that you get to decide what activities you wanna do enables a lot of freedom. And choice. But you also get to do cabin activities and try a little bit of everything. The cabins are very nice and clean and the counselors are just so nice and sweet. I had the best time.