Art Centric Studio

4.0 mi

I went about 2 years ago and I constantly felt like I was being attacked because I'm black and I…read moregot backed into the corner and slapped twice by a kid and when I hit back the instructor which is in fact white yelled at me and criticized me forced me to say sorry and made me cry multiple times I ran to the bathroom cried for about 30 minutes and had my first panic attack the instructor was on his first year there and came after me not only to mention that i went with my younger cousin again who is white and they had ice cream there and I had my own money and everything but I was the only black kid there they called everyone in the mat room except me and walked out I hate this place but I will go back for a week so I can prove not because I'm black,short,and a girl that I can be picked on I will be defending myself and will stand up for myself and I don't care if I get kicked out at least I will know I left my mark there

Warrior Combat Fitness Academy is a great place for our 11-yr old daughter. She is at the ( being…read morebullied stage ) in school, and we wanted her to be able to defend herself without having to go thru the fist to fist confrontation. Coach Roger and Coach Melissa teach the ways of relieving the threat and controlling the situation. Great place and staff. - Jon

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Eternal Summer Surf Camp

(4 reviews)

58.9 mi

Oh my gosh what a gift and such a fun experience for the kids! We were staying on the island for…read morethe week and wanted to look into this camp. Such a great time! Sweet families, safe, easy, free and they shared the gospel with everyone and prayed over the day. Was amazing: my two boys had a blast and by the end were yelling 'please buy us a surf board!!!'

This is a FREE surf camp for kids of all ages. It IS Christian based so don't be surprised when the…read morelead instructor tells you about how God took fear out of his life and replaced it with a strong feeling of security. And don't expect a long lecture either. Just a quick message and a short prayer to let the kids have fun and stay safe and have no fear when learning to surf. Then take off for the water. What a great way to worship and be grateful for God's nature on a Sunday morning! Find them online wag summer and get your child signed up - even if you are vacationing the area - they are blessed to have you! This camp runs on donations and VOLUNTEERS ;) make sure you download and print & sign the waiver so your kid can participate! The kids WILL learn to surf!!!

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La Petite Academy of Lakeland

3.0

(10 reviews)

2.5 mi

2 out of 4 of my children went here. The staff was great very attentive love the structure and…read moredaycare software most imporatnly the camara systems. Defnitley would recommend!!

This daycare is amazing- love the staff and the ability to check in on child at any time during…read moreday. most importantly this daycare will honor a court order if you have shared agreement with the other parent - I'm hopeful to get my son reenrolled here after getting few things situated.

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Mah-Kah-Wee Camp

(2 reviews)

63.5 mi

Great experience for Girl Scouts!!! We've been there a few times throughout the years! We love…read moreranger john!! He's so nice and helpful! We loved the yurts and cabins! Also... definitely do the obstacle course! Best time ever!!

If you remember watching "The Parent Trap" as a kid and thinking that's the kind of camp you want…read moreto go to, then Mah-Kah-Wee is for you. It is a rustic, outdoorsy camp, no cell phones allowed here! Camp Mah-Kah-Wee is a Girl Scout camp. They offer programs throughout they year for girls and have overnight camps during the summer. I have been to Mah-Kah-Wee many times over the years with my daughters, and I really appreciate that we have a facility like this so close to home. The camp surrounds a lake so there are many water activities like canoeing and kayaking available during the summer. There is also a swimming pool. They offer all of the standard camp activities like archery and crafts and they also have an obstacle course. My kids love this place. During the summer the week-long camps are themed so you can find something to match your child's interests. As for the facilities, the best place to stay is in the cabins. They have air conditioning! In Florida you NEED air conditioning in the summer. I've also chaperoned overnights in the tents, which aren't so bad, and a building they call the Eco Center, which is a bit more like a enclosed porch... no AC there. Overall, it's a great place. I highly recommend it. The prices for overnight camp are very good and the kids have a great time.

Nova Athletics Camps

(1 review)

2.7 mi

We had the most wonderful experience at Nova Athletics! My 6-year-old daughter attended her very…read morefirst class, and from the moment we walked in, she felt genuinely welcomed. The coach was absolutely amazing with her--kind, patient, encouraging, and clearly skilled at connecting with kids at all levels. The small class size made such a difference, allowing for individual attention without feeling overwhelming. The pricing is also very reasonable, especially for the quality of instruction and care provided. What truly stood out to me is that my daughter typically gets nervous and struggles with change, but at Nova Athletics she not only felt comfortable--she excelled. Watching her gain confidence, try new things, and truly enjoy herself was beautiful to see as a parent. We are so grateful to have found Nova Athletics and can't recommend it highly enough for families looking for a supportive, positive, and professional environment for their kids.

Star Rise Stable

67.4 mi

This place is truly wonderful. The farm is so nice and well-maintained, all the animals are…read moreadorable and friendly, the family that operates the farm is so welcoming and kind. My kids and I showed up without advance notice, and they were so accommodating. Just a really amazing way to spend a day. Cannot recommend Star Rise Stable enough. Will definitely be back for future events!

I highly recommend Star Rise Stable! They offer a magnitude of activities including pony rides and…read morebirthday parties. Recommended for horse back riding as well. Instructor is patient and understanding with both the horses and students

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Carlson Gracie Lakeland

5.9 mi

top knotch kids programs..My son has been training there approximately 2 years the coaches, higher…read morebelts and black belts are true mentors. I would recommend it to any child. Your child deserves it..

Great instructor and class. Students are very kind and welcoming. Would recommend to anyone who…read morewants to give martial arts a try.

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Breakables Mosaic Studio by Picassoz

Best place to do pottery ever !!! Great choices, great prices, and great staff. If you love…read morepainting and don't have the time to complete a piece in one sitting, you also have the option of taking the unfinished piece home, along with some paints, and bring it back to be kilned. And there's NO upcharge for it. Just go, you'll love it !

Spent a day creating my first mosaic piece at Breakables. I was pleased with the final product…read more They have a wide array of tiles and pieces, provide the glue, the item to receive the tile pieces and good space to work (little heat on cold days). It's nice it's next to a tea store so you can sip while you work. I thought I'd be finished in an hour but we were there over 3. Initially I thought the prices were high, starting at about $32 for smaller sized things, but after seeing the work, time and tiles involved, it's more than fair. I would have liked for it to be staffed with a helpful person with tiling experience, but the clerk from Picasso's ceramic painting café ran back and forth checking on us and couldn't have been nicer. We were largely on our own, after a brief demo on how to cut tiles. (Needy people and children will perhaps not like the set-up/independence required.) They send you home with a bag of grout to finish it 24 hours after the glue sets. Inventory for tile boards was scant. The finished models showed you what finished products looked like but were not available to make. They had some mosaics on Lucite and had an area for making candles. It was a good first experience. I love the whole artist enclave vibe of the strip of stores here.

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Bonnet Springs Park

4.8

(92 reviews)

1.3 mi

This park is amazing that is how I can describe it,not only it is huge but it is also beautiful and…read morehas so much for the kids to do while enjoying the outdoors there is also a kids museum close by. There is plenty of parking here but we aware you will be walking a lot thru this park even if you park close or not. For the kids I recommend bringing a bathing suite as there is a little river where the kids can play and get wet also bring snacks and drinks it gets very hot and there isn't to many places here to buy food or drinks. If there is an event like there was when we visited, be ready to park on the far side of the park and walk also you can bring bikes,scooters and skates to this park. This is truly a hidden gem in Lakeland,Fl and we enjoyed visiting here.

Always a five star experience…read more There is so much parking and depending on what you want to do you can park close to where you want to be. We always park close to the main playground and start there. It's actually a giant circle when you think about it, so we start at that playground then we move on to where there's the owl playground and the spinning carousels. Then we continue onwards to the treehouse, from the treehouse we go to where there's the main building where they had shaved ice and you can get food if you want then it's an easy walk back to the car. We always bring the kids scooters because the walk is a little far for them, they are five and seven. I did learn this time around that if you are older like my in-laws this park may be a little too spaced out, especially when it's hot outside. However, there is a tram that will bring you from place to place so we did end up taking the tram from the main building back to where we parked. We spent about an hour racing around just giant park. There is a lot of shade, but also you do need sunscreen. It is a majority outside and everyone knows how hot Florida gets. I think it is brilliant that at the main building they have shaved ice. Also, at the treehouse they sell drinks, a water bottle was three dollars, which was actually pretty reasonable so I got the kids water. Even though it's hot in Florida I really like the kids spending time outside so this is a fantastic place to spend a couple hours. I'm sure we could spend even more time here if we ever decide to check out rooftop bar or the food place, but for now we've only experienced the multitude of playgrounds. It never feels crazy, busy, but that's probably because it is so spread out that families can be all over this huge park.

One of the public event spaces in a treehouse

Ron in a vest

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Elite World Gymnastics

3.7

5.9 mi

I was in this gym for almost 7 years and I am disappointed. The coaches only care for money. I was…read morekicked of the team for not going to a competition in Michigan. Here is the worst part they lie to your face and say you are already registrated for competition that you didn't approve of. The could care less about the kids they just want your money. Another thing is they already pulled 200 buck. They say that you have to pay for another month after leaving the gym. But they pulled it for 2 months and we never got the money back. Come to this gym if you just want to get robbed

My daughter is a cheerleader for the Brandon Allstars and her high school in Hillsborough County,…read moreand I bring her all the way to Lakeland because she loves taking tumbling classes and private lessons with Mr. Miesha. Her skills have tripled in just a couple of months here, and I feel like my money is finally actually leading to improvement in her skills. I highly recommend this gym

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Warrior Combat and Fitness Academy

3.7

4.0 mi

I went about 2 years ago and I constantly felt like I was being attacked because I'm black and I…read moregot backed into the corner and slapped twice by a kid and when I hit back the instructor which is in fact white yelled at me and criticized me forced me to say sorry and made me cry multiple times I ran to the bathroom cried for about 30 minutes and had my first panic attack the instructor was on his first year there and came after me not only to mention that i went with my younger cousin again who is white and they had ice cream there and I had my own money and everything but I was the only black kid there they called everyone in the mat room except me and walked out I hate this place but I will go back for a week so I can prove not because I'm black,short,and a girl that I can be picked on I will be defending myself and will stand up for myself and I don't care if I get kicked out at least I will know I left my mark there

Warrior Combat Fitness Academy is a great place for our 11-yr old daughter. She is at the ( being…read morebullied stage ) in school, and we wanted her to be able to defend herself without having to go thru the fist to fist confrontation. Coach Roger and Coach Melissa teach the ways of relieving the threat and controlling the situation. Great place and staff. - Jon

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Laureate Park Aquatic Center

4.8

(4 reviews)

48.5 mi

If you live in this area, you are very lucky to have such an amazing waterpark to attend at no cost…read morebecause this is a public pool that looks so fancy I was wondering first if this was a hotel

Fantastic pool and clean facilities! Perfect for a morning swim or weekend splash. Staff were…read morefriendly and helpful, making it a great place to relax and have fun.