This is my favorite gym! Been coming here when I'm in HB probably last 3-4 years. Equipment is good…read moreand the people here are all fit so it keeps me motivated.

YMCA is a great place to workout! Equipment is clean thanks to staff member Gary!. I have lots of…read morefriends here and everyone rncourages you to do your best. Todds body pump class is a lot of fun and I work up a sweat in 45 minutes.

Our 7 year old and 4 year old had an amazing time here. We opted to join this program instead of…read morethe free one offered by public schools because we wanted our kids to feel safe, be around respectful peers, and explore different sports. The staff was amazing, communicated great and took care of our boys. They reinforce proper manners while creating a positive environment. Every day they were so excited to tell us about the sport they played and playing with their new friends. They especially loved the weekly field trips! Thank you for making our kids summer special!

The kids had an absolute blast there! My son can be a handful and they had no problem managing him…read moreand they would come home very happy and couldn't wait to go back the next day!

My daughter has been going to lofty for over two years, she started in a group setting and went to…read morea private tutor. Her improvement in math is unbelievable, and I thank lofty for this. The scheduling is super flexible and the one on one attention that your child gets is hard to find. I'm so glad that I found lofty and my daughter will be going back for the next school year too.

This place is is modern and beautiful. All the tutors are great with the kids. But the best part is…read morethe owner. She knows each kids weaknesses and strength and will work to improve their weaknesses.

We went this weekend and it was what the kids are calling very mid. We were under the impression…read morethe butterfly garden would be a more prominent thing and it kinda fell flat. The staff was non-existent to ask for help and the gift shop was closed. We made the best of it. If you're looking for somewhere to wander on a warm day, I'd suggest here.

So after a great cup of coffee and a pleasant hike along the back bay of Newport we found this…read morelittle gem with the cutest trails and nature center with waterfalls, native plants for sale and a total escape from the city. If your looking for a tranquil spot to refresh or just a quiet place to walk or maybe a place to bring younger ones to experience what orange county was like...then make this your next adventure.

As someone who has ridden her whole life and went to college for it, I was pretty particular when…read morechoosing where to sign my daughter up for riding lessons. And let me tell you, if you are looking for a quality school that will truly teach your children both horsemanship and effective riding, you've found your place! My daughter has only been going for about 2 months, and she is already off lead in a pretty decent rising trot, directing her pony around the arena. Ava in particular is an amazing instructor. She keeps things positive, corrects mistakes in a straightforward and easy to understand way, and pinpoints riding gaps that lead to huge improvements. We love it here!

My daughters have been taking lessons heeded for about 2 years. The instructors are wonderful with…read moreyoung kids. They are super patient with the younger ones but are also firm when needed. The kids have learned a ton about horses, riding and horsemanship. We always look forward to our lessons at the barn and i highly this facility to all my friends

We booked a Birthday Celebration here for 10-12 kids and it was a wonderful and stress free…read moreexperience. The kids had a lot of fun. The staff literally planned and set up everything for us. They allowed outside food and cake to be brought in. You can also decorate the room too, but if not they will have it ready for you with their decorations. They also helped with clean up afterward as well. We booked everything online and was later contacted by staff and was emailed all information regarding what to expect and pretty much everything you need to know. You get to pick the theme for the painting portion. They provide all materials for the kids and set up everything. It doesn't get any easier to be honest. The staff was attentive and so sweet throughout the process. I highly recommend if you're looking to book a celebration for your little artist and their special friends.

My 4 year old daughter loves art. She will sit and paint for hours at a time…read more Because of her interest, I researched art academies in our area and found Fibo. I had no prior experience with Fibo. All I knew is they offered a free class and I figured it wouldn't hurt to try it out. Well, she absolutely LOVED it. She was smiling from ear to ear the entire class. When she finished she came right up to me and asked when she could go again. For my child, FIBO is a perfect fit. However, I think it all depends on your child's personality. Is he/she able to sit and listen for an hour and follow direction? Does he/she have an interest in art and a desire to learn new styles & techniques? This is a true art school, in that your child is learning the foundations, new mediums and art history. This isn't a place for a four year old to "express their creativity". For example, if the project is a brown turkey, every child is learning how to paint a brown turkey.... not a pink, yellow, etc turkey. It's about following directions, learning how to use a paintbrush properly, mixing colors, etc. I highly recommend FIBO!

My daughter has been dancing since she was 2. We moved to Huntington Beach when she was 9 and…read morechecked out several local dance options (there are a lot of great options in the area). We decided on HAD because it has all the things she wanted at the time.(lots of performance opportunities, kind experienced teachers, a friendly dance community, a focus on ballet and proudly stayed away from some of the dubious costume choices one sees at competition studios). I could go on and on about this place,but I will try to be concise. A few notes on why we love this studio still (7 years later and going strong) 1. Safety. They use a defined curriculum (The Cecchetti Method). It may seem slow, but no kid goes up on pointe until they are physically ready. This helps reduce and prevent injury and provides a clear path toward their goals. 2. Quality. As my kid and her friends transitioned into High School, they were all able to succeed at any high school program (academy for performing arts, dance team, ASB), whatever direction they went, the dance foundation they got at HAD paved the way. 3. Options. There are many levels and styles of dance that kids can focus on. They can spend 1 hour a week at HAD or 12. They can aspire to join the studio youth company or become a student demonstrator or just perform in the spring recital. 4. Opportunity. So many of the kids have gone on to prestigious collegiate dance programs, some have pursued successful dance careers at world class dance companies around the world. Some danced in a few shows,gained confidence, learned about taking corrections, hard work and collaboration and took that to the next thing. 5. Community. Most of my kids closest friendships were fostered here. She has some incredible mentors and role models in the teachers and girls who have gone through the program before her. I highly recommend you check Huntington Academy of dance for your child. I believe they offer a free class so check it out to see if it is what you are looking for. Go in and talk to some of the families at the studio or the people at the front desk, they are super helpful!

I have two girls that attend HAD and feel fortunate to have found HAD. Both girls and I have…read moredeveloped a great love for ballet and great friendships through HAD. As a mom, I appreciate this studio because the studio follows the Cechetti method and focuses on performances instead of competitions. The end of the year performances, as well as the performing group shows, are very high quality. As with all things though, the studio, the kids and the parents are not perfect. Each situation is so different. However, as you can see by Miss Kimberly's responses to the reviews, she is very professional and cares deeply about the studio and especially the kids. I feel very very fortunate to have found HAD.

My son attended his first season at Camp Adventurewood in 2023 - it was his first experience at a…read moresummer camp and he was a little nervous and shy but all his counselors made him feel so welcome and comfortable and after the first day he was hooked! He loved the variety of activities and made so many new friends. He came home with fun stories each day. I loved that they offered a variety of options from 2 days/week to 5 days. We returned last summer and an unexpected and sudden medical event threw our summer for a loop. They were beyond kind and accommodating. Michael, the owner, personally made sure we were taken care of at a very scary time and was just incredibly kind and communicative. I can't thank him and his staff enough for the support. I would recommend this camp for any family. Its like a classic, old-school summer day camp experience!

My son attended Adventurewood camp for the first time this week. For the most part he enjoyed…read morehimself -- particularly the characters they introduce throughout the week. However, we decided to pull him out for next week because of a very disturbing situation. He shared that a counselor had pushed him with both hands on his shoulders during a capture the flag activity. He had dropped his flag and was putting it back on when a counselor (he didn't know her name) pushed him back hard enough to make him lose his balance and fall. She also barked "you need to reset!" She didn't ask if he was ok or help him up. You'd think if this was an accidental push and he fell over she would say something like "sorry bud are you ok? Here let me help you up" but nope, not a word. A friend he's attending camp with witnessed the whole incident. Since I pick them both up in the afternoons they both recounted this situation to me and both of them noted how inappropriate her behavior was. I immediately reached out to Michael, the owner of the camp. He said he wanted to identify this counselor and get her side of the story. Understandable. My son felt uncomfortable going back the next day but I reassured him it would be handled and offered to drop him off in the morning and stick around to talk to Michael and the counselor. I wanted him to feel safe. Michael identified her (her name is Carson) and said he wanted to talk to her first, which he did a few feet away from me. I heard her say she didn't push him. They then walked over to me and she again denied everything. So we asked both kids to come over and recount what happened. They both did -- in front of her -- and reiterated she pushed him. She denied even touching him. So Michael suggests at this point that perhaps it was an accident and my son responds by saying "how do you push someone like that by accident?!" No response. So I ask her, are you saying these kids are lying? She again said she didn't touch him and at this point we send the kids away. I'm incensed because not only does she gaslight both of them to their face but tells this bold faced lie to her boss in front of the campers and me. I tell her I believe them and I think she's the one lying. At this point she gives me this dirty look - angry, irritated and almost rolls her eyes at me. I turn to Michael and say "and now she's giving ME an attitude?!" Unbelievable. In a follow up call, he tells me how good of a person she is and that this is shocking for him to hear but that she doesn't seem like someone who would do something like this...that she's getting her teacher credentials and he knows her really well. I am getting the vibe he doesn't actually believe any of this and he sounds very skeptical. I respond by telling him that it's almost always surprising when people exhibit bad behavior and that even teachers do bad things...that doesn't make her any more credible in my eyes. He acknowledged that. In fact, it's worse because I would be really concerned to have someone like that teaching a kid. Lack of empathy, accountability, and integrity. I mean, I think it's great he's trying to have her back but there are moments in life when you need to draw a line and act swiftly...these are one of those moments. Because ultimately, this impacts the reputation of your camp. I told him that it would be good to offer training to his staff in case this ever happens again in the future and honestly he sounded baffled and asked me to clarify...I said well maybe tell your staff not to give dirty looks to a mom who's clearly upset that her son just got pushed by a grown adult at summer camp?? I told him that the response to this situation could've resulted in a totally different outcome. Had she said something like "I really don't recall pushing you but if I inadvertently did and made you feel bad I'm sorry - I didn't mean to do that" - I would've went home that morning feeling fine about the situation. When I told him this he said that he's not going to police all her reactions, that she's still young, that she's still learning and made all kinds of excuses for her. Exhausting. Apparently she got a "warning" and will sit out of the flag activity (umm, ok...). He seems like a smart guy and wish him nothing but success in the future and I was earnestly trying to offer advice for how to handle a situation like this better but it fell on deaf ears. I really hope that some kind of learning comes out of this for both of them. Oh and to top it off, my son's friend told her mom that Carson was giving her looks several times throughout the day today and when she asked what kind she said "side eye" looks. NOT COOL. My son also said she was kind of mean to him but wondering why they were even in close proximity when Michael said they'd absolutely be separated and would not see each other? Validates we both made the right choice by pulling them both out. He offered a refund but I'm still pissed about the situation.

Great teacher with great programs. My nephew absolutely loved his time at camp. They flawlessly…read moreblend educational concepts with fun projects that keep kids engaged and learning.

From the owner: Camp Pegasus is offering on-campus, in-person programs for students in pre-K through Grade 8 this…read moresummer! We will be implementing COVID-19 health and safety protocols to ensure all campers and staff have a safe and fun summer. Since 1979, Camp Pegasus has been offering students in pre-K through Grade 8 the unique opportunity to explore their interests in a joyous learning environment filled with play, exploration, and hands-on activities. Curious learners are nurtured and challenged by experienced, passionate teachers who design creative and dynamic learning opportunities.

Camp James is an absolute gem! My son just finished a week there, and it was everything a classic…read moresummer camp should be. The kids were outside all day, with a packed schedule of fun activities like kayaking, canoeing, archery, laser tag, yoga, dancing, and paddleboarding to name a few, not to mention fair like games and rides during free time. It was nonstop fun, and he loved connecting with old friends and making new ones. The counselors were incredible, so patient, positive and full of energy. A huge thank you to Jim (AKA Cardinal), the coach for the Bears group this past week! He made the week unforgettable, and my son won't stop talking about how much fun he had and how awesome his coach was. You can also buy food from them (catered daily from nearby restaurants) which is a huge bonus for kids like mine who aren't into cold sandwiches. We just finished 8 weeks back to back of incredible summer camps, and this was definitely a top contender for my kid. We will be back, and I 100% recommend Camp James.

Great fun for kids, good people and tons of things for kids of all ages!! Recommend for any child…read morelooking to stay busy all summer with no distractions. Safe learning opportunities and learn to be part of a team..5 stars