York Center Park District has a very professional staff and team work ethic. I find they are very…read moreprofessional and sincerely caring of our children. My boys looked forward to going to camp and there was always an exciting story to tell.. unfortunately, Kai was upset that the fun always comes to an end. Looking forward to another great summer with the crew.

I am giving one star only because my kids love the summer camp teen couselors. What has been an…read moreaffordable Summer Camp has now become unfortunately out of our price range. The price increase from 2019 to 2020 is unbelievable! A $90 increase PER WEEK?? For each child?What family can budget for that? Unless the Camp activities and facilities have changed dramatically, this feels like a pure money grab. I did not think Park Districts were for profit. Upsetting, to say the very least. We miss Sarah, the old program director.

We hosted our sons 4th birthday party here from 5-7pm on a Saturday in January…read more We weren't sure how the timed stations and open play time was going to go with a group of 4 year olds but our experience was wonderful! The host was great with our son, the place was clean and organized, and it was a huge hit. The simplicity for decorating with just a banner and table clothes we brought was perfect and it was very convenient to have the rolling container to wheel all the presents out to the car. Would recommend!

Had a 3rd bday party for my son and it was a perfect venue for it. Dan was our party coordinator…read moreand he did a wonderful job. It was very organized and there was perfect amount of time in each space. The pizza was delicious and everything was so nice and prepared. The kids had an absolute blast and my son loved it.

Having been a member as far back as the 1970s, I recently returned to attend some senior classes…read more I found the treatment by the instructor to be very rude and condescending. All she did was talk about herself during yoga exercise classes, which detracted from any good energy. This went on in every session. Surely there are better-qualified teachers who could provide the correct atmosphere and treat the seniors with the respect they deserve. Others did not care for her, either.

Clean and well kept facility. Pool, steam room, pool, weight room, and seasonal outdoor ice rink,…read morelocker rooms Convenient and a part of the neighborhood. Here's where I need an explanation; how is there a private gym where the personal trainers can operate, but I as a member do not have access to the Trex straps? Aggravating as a member.

To many tests. My friend was always busy. All the teachers…read more are old. The tall lunch lady sucks. They need better food in the cafeteria.

Timothy Christian is great, I recently had 2 of their summer sports camps they were very fun! I had…read moresoftball and basketball they have a great time with you and you just enjoy what they have to offer. They are week long, and a phenomenal experience. Go and see the great things the offer. P.S. If you sign up for softball, pay attention, seriously..... I got hit in lip and I wasn't paying attention.....

As stated before, I hardly ever review. I have to feel VERY strongly about someplace before I'll…read morewrite a review. I feel very strongly about this place, and I'm tired of seeing the negative griping reviews about dumb stuff, so now I'll leave an opinion. First of all, yeah, it IS expensive. However, I don't understand why people who are actual members of the club would complain about this. It's not like they tranquilize you, haul you in the door, and then get you to sign a contract that you've never seen the price on. No one makes you hand over the credit card. The price isn't a surprise. There are gyms for everyone, in all price ranges. So here's the deal, if you think it's too expensive, then DON'T PAY FOR IT. Don't complain about it. Just go somewhere else. You can do bare bones ten bucks a month at some local chain gyms. However, I'm pretty sure the people who are complaining about how expensive HT is, would go to one of those and complain about how dirty it is or the lack of amenities or something. Secondly, yeah, there are a lot of kids. Kids are people. They are small people, but they're people nonetheless. We pay dues for our children, just like we pay dues for ourselves, so they have every right to be there. Some of us pay the expensive price BECAUSE of our kids. The child care is stellar. I actually found HT by typing "gyms with child care that doesn't suck" into Google. True story. If you're all good with a teenager in a back room watching your kids, or you don't have kids to watch, then maybe you should go to aforementioned chain gym for ten bucks a month. I digress... The staff genuinely care about the children. They get books and crafts and outdoor play time. Is it really that big of a deal that you can hear happy children playing while you're upstairs? I find the dude trying to lift 50 pounds more than he really can, grunting, yelling, and dropping shit to be far more annoying. BUT! Be glad, for there is a solution. Put in a pair of earbuds and listen to some music. Voila, problem solved. You're welcome. I also find it astonishing that people are complaining because people are *gasp* USING the track. It really sucks that they're in your way. But people are at all levels of fit, and not everyone has your running prowess. Some people walk. Some people jog. Some people run damned fast. Some people walk in pairs. Like everywhere else, if you are coming around a corner, and someone is in your lane, you simply need to call out, "On your left", and people will move over. I know it's hard to accept that you aren't the only person in the world, but well...you're not. And as for the people complaining about the large amounts of fat people and old people, well shame on you. You should be jumping up and down for joy. People are getting fit. Losing weight. Taking care of themselves well into old age. Much less of your precious tax dollars you'll have to spend later on taking care of "sick fat old people". Just sayin'. Clearly, I love this place. The child care staff is great. I can take my toddlers into the pool. I can relax in the hot tub post personal training session. I love that the staff is so hugely diverse - so many different ethnicities, both genders, all sizes, a wide range of ages. The staff is friendly, professional, and fun. The personal trainers are a.m.a.z.i.n.g.!! They'll help you and answer questions, even if you aren't in one of their classes or paying them for private sessions. And when you do sign on, they tailor activities just for you and your skill set, and then they push you hard, past what you could do and into what you are capable of doing. Signing up for personal training sessions was one of the best things I've ever done. There's a salon (Billie gives a mean haircut!) and spa. Hot tubs, two pools, sauna, steam room. There is shampoo, soap, and conditioner in the showers. Towels are provided. There's a pro shop and cafe/juice bar. There are SO MANY classes to choose from. There are, blow dryers, q-tips, deodorant, and combs provided in the locker room. There are several curtained off, private dressing stations in the locker room, as well, for the more modest among us. It's always clean. It's nicely decorated. I really don't understand people who continue to pay and still complain. It's not like getting a shitty meal at a restaurant. You complain. You make your unhappiness known. Then you DON'T GO BACK. Why keep paying the high dues, keep showing up to someplace you obviously think has so many flaws, and keep complaining about it. Of course, you're allowed to not like the place. You're allowed to think they do everything wrong. But if that's the case, then WHY do you go back? Yup. Don't get it. Wow this is long. TL;DR: It's a great place. The dues are high, but as the saying goes, you do get what you pay for. All the people complaining about trivial and petty things are entitled whiny wankers.

Tennis courts were resurfaced, they put too much sand and acrylic ( paint) now when the ball…read morebounce, it jumps extrmely high out of control, like I've never seen before in any other court. I have played all over Illinois outdoors and in about 5 indoor clubs, (Oakbrook, 5 Stars,Naperville, Algonquin,EOLA Academy, etc,etc)and no other club has a surface like the one they just got at this place, it's like playing a different game now. It was good before, don't know who makes the decision to resurfaced thecourts because they messed them up.

I have mixed feelings about this kayak tour company. I signed up because although I'm a very…read morecapable and seasoned kayaker, I didn't know this river and I like learning about the ecosystems and local wildlife. For this reason I like having tour guides. Going up the river was fine. Coming back went a bit sour. I went as slow as I was capable of paddling or not paddling, but apparently it was too fast for the preference of our tour guide. I was barely touching the water with my paddle. I have no idea how I could have gone any slower. It wasn't humanly possible. After shouting at me several times, he took to chasing me down and ramming my kayak so it'd spin in circles. Would I rent a kayak here and kayak the river alone? Yes. Would I personally use a tour guide here? No I wouldn't. Would I recommend? If you're a family with little kids or a drunk sorority house, absolutely. If you know what you're doing, just go it alone. You'll probably enjoy it more. Edit: If the tour guide had concerns for group safety, he could have said so. Although ramming my kayak with his seems to be a bit of a conflict as far as my safety goes. It was an unprofessional approach when he could have simply explained why he needed me to slow down

It almost seemed like a dream. From the very start, cruising through a large patch of lotus plants,…read moreit felt otherworldly. Very peaceful, going at our own pace. Enjoyed the cliff walls of Buffalo Rock and the shallow waters of some side passages. We paddled for 5 hours, covering 8 miles total. After we were done we headed to charming, historic downtown Utica for drinks and dinner at Skoog's Pub & Grill in North Utica, IL. I was impressed with the logistics and operation of the kayaking experience, from the guide* to the equipment and online booking process. *Full disclosure, the guide was my twin sister, but I am being objective...seriously.

(A review for a kid's birthday party) If you're tired of the…read moresame old kid's birthday party spots... the Kid Empires, Ball Factories, and Get Airs... then check out Whim. The kids are going to love it! We had my daughter's 8th birthday party here recently and all the kids had so much fun! Gretchen, the owner & host, has a cozy studio and checks all the boxes for a party: she has decorations, provides coloring sheets, and has the perfect balance of fun, understanding, and authority that keeps the kids on task and having fun. While booking the party you get to pick the project (from a few choices). Day of she walks/teaches the kids through every step of the creation. After, she fires the clay and you pick it up! It was such a delightful experience having a birthday party here that I will be recommending it to others as much as I can. Thank you for the great time, Gretchen!

Fiancé and I decided to get two take home clay kits for a date night. We had a blast! Can't wait to…read moredo another! Gretchen is very informative, responsive, and professional!