To quote my 11 year old: "This camp is like, actually fun" -- said on the way home on day one. My…read moreboys (8 and 11) will definitely be back at this camp next summer as they ranked it number one, and they have done a lot of basketball camps. Some bball camps they have done have been very intense and some have been very casual -- this one was the perfect mix of bball skills as well as positive games on and off the court. They also really liked the staff and met a lot of other really nice kids. My kids have also done Growth league and Small Group Training with Bald Eagle and we will definitely continue signing up with them. My oldest is looking forward to doing their Leadership camp as well!

This review is for the weekly Basketball skills class. My…read morechild has tried many programs but this by far outshines the others in the quality of instruction. The coaches reinforce team building skills and encourage all skill levels to participate and have fun! It's all about practice and progress at Bald Eagle and we see our child's confidence grow week by week.

Fantastic summer camp. Well organized, great team with engaged and enthusiastic councilors. Most…read morecouncilors were campers themselves and want to come back.

My son and daughter just finished their second summer at Decathlon and asked me to sign them up now…read morefor next year. They come hope buzzing every day with stories to tell and play dates they want arranged with their new friends. The counselors and JC's are fantastic and I love the way they spread around the weekly awards to recognize as many kids as possible. The only problem is the kids don't want to go on summer vacation anymore - they're happy to stay in Decathlon all summer long. Keep up the great work! Alan Campion

Camp Imagineerz is my son's favorite camp. He has gone to 4 different camps this summer with this…read moreyear being the first year going to summer camps for him (rising 1st grader). When I asked him which camp he would want to sign up for next year, he listed Camp Imagineerz as his "must" choice without hesitation. Pick up and drop off were all seamlessly done. The third party lunch option offered at the camp was amazing. All the staff I had encounters with had positive and upbeat energy. The curriculum is focused on creativity, problem solving and social emotional skills, and they weave these skills together by planning and prepping for weekly skits they put out at the end of each week. My son absolutely loved this camp, and we will definitely return.

Our rising first grader joined imagineerz camp in Los Altos this year and had a blast! Every day…read moreshe looked forward to it, and the camp counselors did a great job sharing a look ahead of the next day with the kids. They do fun theme days which my daughter was really into. In addition, I thought the weekly themes are super engaging and my kid came back with a new insight each day. One of the science experiments they sent home has become her prized possession! They also host a performance at the end of camp which I thought was super cute and engaged all campers! I didn't realize how much effort went into the play -- all kids knew their lines and roles which showed how much prep the counselors did. We also loved the iCan song and message it leaves the kids with, our daughter still sings it! Definitely looking forward to returning next year!

Horrible management who do not know how to deal with active kids. Don't be surprised if you receive…read morea warning note that your kid will be kicked out of this camp if they didn't listen to instructions up to three times. Ironically that the staff themselves are the ones who in utmost need for the growth mindset education (which they teach the kids at this camp).

my kids absolutely love Imagineerz and asked to go to the summer camp (in Los Altos) after doing…read morethe in-school program. both programs are great as they come home with a huge smile and talk about what a great time they've had. there are too many positives to list! + the kids get to be creative while they learn how to overcome challenges, communicate and problem solve in a really fun way. this provides kids with tools & framework to resolve conflicts & overcome difficulties + the counselors are engaged and enthusiastic. it shows because my kids talking about the counselors as much as the activities + we did a 3 week session with the same group and everyone got to know each other really well. this has enabled a deeper bond with their peers & counselors. I hope this become a regular option for camps. I will start looking for this from other camps from now on. + oh! and they have a catchy theme song that my kids keep singing :)

Our 4-year-old daughter is enrolled in the new drawing class for younger kids (3-5 years old) and…read moreabsolutely loves it. She looks forward to it so much that she asks to go every day. Teacher Robin has been wonderful. She is incredibly patient with the kids and does a great job keeping them engaged and focused throughout the session. The progression of the class is also thoughtfully designed, starting from basic tracing and moving to learning how to color properly, stay within the lines, and color in a consistent direction. It is impressive how much the kids pick up in such a short time. We have also had a great experience with the communication and scheduling. Both the office and Robin are very responsive, and everything has been smooth and easy from the start. Overall, it has been a fantastic experience and we are very happy with the class.

My kids spent over 10 years at Drawn2Art Los Altos, and it has been a wonderful experience. Instead…read moreof an art classroom setting, it's a studio setting where kids are given the freedom to choose what they want to work on at their level. The teachers provide personalized guidance and introduce new media along the way. The staff is always helpful and responsive. There is a super easy system for reporting absences and scheduling make up classes. It has been such a positive part of my kids' lives, they didn't just become more skilled artists, but also developed genuine love for art as a way to express themselves.

My son had a great time. He was 4 years old and the youngest in the group but he likes Legos and he…read moremanaged to join and enjoy fine for a your age. We highly recommend the camp it starts for kids as young as 4. He'll definitely do it again next year for more than one section.

I do not recommend this camp for young children, especially 4-year-olds…read more My son attended BrainVyne LEGO Camp at Cubberley Community Center for two days, and our experience was very disappointing and concerning. The classroom is small, poorly ventilated, and uncomfortably hot. The children spend most of the time sitting at tables assembling LEGO independently, with very little guidance or group interaction. This does not feel like a camp environment, especially for younger kids. On the first day, my son (who does not speak English) had no real interaction with other children and spent most of the time sitting alone. He did not use the restroom at all during a full day (9:00 AM-2:30 PM), which already raised concerns about supervision. On the second day, I specifically asked staff to remind him to use the restroom and assist him if needed. I was told they would have another child take him instead of an adult, which is not appropriate for a 4-year-old, especially one who does not speak English. He ended up having a bathroom accident. Staff called me but refused to help him change, even though he had spare clothes in his backpack. When I arrived 30-40 minutes later, my son was sitting outside in wet clothes, crying, with no meaningful support provided. Staff made no real effort to comfort him or help resolve the situation. This was extremely distressing for my child and not an acceptable level of care. Overall concerns: - Lack of supervision for young children - No assistance in basic situations (bathroom, changing) - Inappropriate expectations for a 4-year-old - Minimal engagement or structured activities - Uncomfortable indoor conditions This experience did not meet basic expectations for safety, care, or age-appropriate programming.

We went to a different camp every week, but this was my sons favorite, and the most convenient for…read moreme. I wish we had done this camp instead of juggling so many. He loved choosing activities, for each schedule block they can choose from 2-3 choices He was just five, and I was worried about swimming. I observed several times. He was in the lowest group, which they designate with a colored bracelet. They did a terrific job, little kids were always 1:1 in the water. While the head lifeguard instructed, several counselors and junior counselors were in the water, with kids sitting on the edge waiting for their turn, kicking and splashing. The owner/operators were fabulous, such a pleasure to visit with them. They personally run the show, leading checkin, checkout, etc. Pickup and dropoff was easy and fast, no parking issues, although it was so close we could walk.

Highly recommend Golden Eagle Camp! This is a family run camp- Stefaan and Carly are the most…read morecompassionate and kind people you will ever meet. Every day at camp is packed full of fun activities and sports. The counselors are caring and full of energy. My son has the best time at Golden Eagle!

Highly recommend VDE. Torie is great! Torie can come across as very strict but she is super helpful…read moreas a trainer ( per my daughter). Torie focuses on how the rider and the horse can tune in to each other instead of helping the rider advance with an experienced horse, she helps how the rider can grow with the horse to become a skilled rider.

First, Torie and the team have been phenomenal about implementing safety policies and practices…read moreduring Covid. But I also just want to update my review to reiterate what fantastic community Torie has built for riders of all levels. Every person I've met in my lessons has been supportive and kind. Theresa, who handles a lot of admin now, is phenomenal -- responsive, organized, warm. Torie now has two other trainers, Molly and Claire, who occasionally fill in for her so she can actually have a day off, and both of them are wonderful as well -- knowledgeable, fun, friendly. Torie continues to make thoughtful decisions about the horses in her lesson program and how students are matched to horses. I really respect her philosophy toward training horses and riders. And as a new(ish) mom, I have been so grateful for Torie's willingness to flex her expectations to accommodate riding as self-care...and then to tell me when she thinks I'm ready to push harder. Highly recommend.

We love camp captivate!…read more The teachers are real teachers with 20+ years of experience, not high school kids. They're so sweet and their kids have done the camp. Our kids love the mix of science and art. We've come for years for both kids!

As I was planning what I was going to have my 5 year old do this summer, I came across Camp…read moreCaptivate. I first signed her up for the first week, All Roads lead to Rome Virtual Camp. I was hesitant at first since I'd seen how disinterested my daughter was during her daily zoom meetings with her TK class for the last few months of the school year. I was surprised to see how engaged and excited she was during her first week at camp. She was able to do the camp without me being by her side, which is something I worried from my past experience on her zoom meetings. She occasionally asked for help finding her materials which took a couple mins out of my time. She enjoyed it so much we decided to sign her up for the second week, Explore Hawaii. For this camp she did need help yesterday, building her volcano, and today, making the volcano explode. The teacher emailed us before hand to let us know they would need our help for about 15-20 mins with the time. It was fun to see her reaction during the explosion of the volcano. We all enjoyed it. I highly recommend Camp Captivate. The teachers are super engaging, lots of arts and crafts to keep them busy and the content is age appropriate. I am amazed that my 5 year old is able to do this virtual camp without me being at her side.

We were trying to find 2 week summer camp for our 4 year old since both of us work and were lucky…read moreto find somewhere our son really loved. After the fact I found some great information about Galileo: -Galileo uses an "innovation approach" for teaching which is very similar to the design process taught at Stanford D-School and used by famous design strategy consultancies like IDEO. -It was voted one of the best places to work at in the Bay Area and you can see it in the optimism and quality of their staff and camp counselors. Our camp was at Walter Hays elementary school, pickup and drop off was very organized and the camp felt safe and secure with a high student/teacher ratio. We were part of the Olympic Games and Toymaker themed weeks and my son loved both weeks there. He talked about what they did everyday glowingly and came back with lots of interesting toys, gold courses, olympic torches, etc.. they had made. Ricky, the director went above and beyond when they forgot to pack my kids epi-pen the first week. Going out of his way to call us and giving us extended time to pick up the pen.

Of all of the online activities we have done, camp Galileo is by far the most engaging. As long as…read moreI have the needed supplies, which are emailed in advance, my daughter stays put, listens and follows directions for the entire class. We have had the same counselor sheighlin for three classes and she is incredible with kids! Most classes only require paper and markers.