We've been attending Camp Awesome for several years now. We always go for a few weeks of August. My…read morekiddos just love it. They splash around in the waves with staff and the staff is wonderful. The highlight is when the ice cream truck comes by after lunch and everyone buys a treat. All treats are pre packed with easy to read ingredients, so very accessible for those kiddos with food allergies too. All the classics - big sticks, ice cream sandwiches, bomb pops, jaw breakers, snowcones, pickles, banana on a stick, cotton candy buckets, paletas, and more. It's also one of the few camps where you purchase by the day vs the week, so the flexibility is great. It's California. Going to beach camp is a rite of passage. So is the sand you bring home in your car too.

We live in San Francisco but would go down to LA every summer so my boys can attend Camp Awesome!…read moreThat's how much they love this camp. Since I don't attend the camp myself, I asked my 10-year old what he liked about it and he said: "the staff is really friendly because even if you make a mistake and do something wrong, they don't yell at you. They let us play in the sand, there are tons of games and activities (there's a game where they said a certain type of action and you have to do it or you lose; there's also a game where we pair up in teams and capture the flag), we go to the ocean two or three times a day to swim and play games there. They're really nice and there's ice cream truck every day and pizza on Friday." Speaking of the staff, they are truly one of the best (especially Jessica!!!) and so responsive! Truly one of the best camps around. (I wish they have them in the Bay Area). Highly recommend!

My 9 year old son says this is his favorite camp of all time! Every day he came home and rated his…read moreday a 10/10.

My 8 yr old son has done a lot of summer camps... but he has NEVER raved about one as much as Camp…read moreHave A Blast. This was by far his favorite camp ever. I loved the communication from the staff, the professionalism, the variety of activity, the attention from the counselors, and the hat! Definitely signing up for this again next year!

Our son loves So Fly Kids Camp. The activities are fun and they go on great field trips. Friday…read moreCarnival Day is always a welcome way to end the week.

We've been sending our two small children to winter, spring, and now summer camp at So Fly and we…read morecouldn't be happier with them. The kids have so much fun, and they love going back each time. I get very nervous sending my children to facilities that are outside of my control (thank you anxiety), but I've always felt comfortable sending them to SFK. Highly recommend!

Galileo in 2020 collected Summer Camp tuition and claimed the Emergency Loan, then file Chapter 11…read more& never paid any of the families back a dime. They stole my money and money if other family and friends. It's so sad they can do this and continue as nothing happened. They received everyone's full tuition and emergency loans some of which they didn't have to repay and then filed for chapter 11. Please beware. I can provide proof of payment and the other information is available as public records. Let me know if you need proof.

My two active boys (ages 5 and 8) loved Galileo. We decided to do the whole package - before care,…read morelunch and after care and they loved it all. Caring staff, engaging projects and silly songs - something about a rubber chicken. It has been about 6 months since Camp and we are saving up for next summer so the boys can return. The South Pas site has a shaded playground which was an added bonus. I also really appreciated the customer service representatives. Since it was our first time, I called a number of times asking all sorts of questions and they were able to respond quickly and professionally. We signed up during the Memorial Day first time camper promo and also got refer-a-friend credit which was a plus.

HORRIBLE admin experience. They have zero interest in helping students at ALL. Totally…read moreunprofessional, including the Director of OTIS Extension- Terry Nauheim and Director of Disability Services Michelle Obergafoll. They have totally failed me, and not provided a safe inclusive work environment for people with disabilities, and in addition, they do not offer classes at reasonable hours of the day. Most of the classes go from 6- 10 PM, and that doesn't work for a person who has Lupus and chronic fatigue. Neither of these people could call when they had set appointments with me regarding my PAYING to attend school at OTIS. What a joke.

Attended the 2025 senior show and was impressed by all of the talent from the students. My son had…read morehis work on display and received many positive comments that will hopefully lead to working in the field of his expertise. From the fashion show to the graphic design departments displays, everything looked very professional. With quality instructors that push the students to do their best it's no wonder the show was a big hit. Great school if this is what you are into. Visit the school and you will see for yourself. Congratulations to the class of 2025

My son did two weeks of camp here this past summer. He really enjoyed it mostly for the goodies…read morethey get to take home. The counselors we had weren't too friendly to me but as long as they take care of my kid I guess that's ok. They seemed to build a lot of knick knacks -- little marble roller coaster, a little night light type thing, etc, that they get to bring home at the end of the week. Just a tip, if you are absent one day they will not refund you but you are entitled to whatever they built that day. We had to miss a day and told them ahead of time so we could get the materials to build at home. They do their science thing for an AM session, then lunch and play time outside (they play games like freeze tag), and then the PM science session. I did have the same issue as the previous reviewer. I don't like that you can't get a hold of anyone at the camp in case of emergencies. You just have the general 800 number. My son says he enjoyed it so I don't regret it but what with the plethora of camp choices around I'm not sure just yet if this one warrants another summer.

I had same experience as previous reviewer. The staff is not friendly and without much experience…read more I registered my two kids for this camp for a week. On the first day, it's hard to find the location. I followed the instruction they sent in an email and asked to look for yellow sign. But it's very hard to find that yellow sign along the street and hidden in the back. In the email they also mentioned that there would be teachers to pick up, it turned out no teacher. When we finally found it, a coupe of high school students were helping sign in. But they were lack of experience, so we were just waiting for a long time. I also had the same concern as previous reviewer. If there is any emergency, it will be a concern because they play freeze tag in a empty place that close to the building. I definitely will not send my kids in next time due to all the above reasons since it's looks to me it's not well organized. Even the kid may be have some fun to build a couple of fun stuff, there are many other choices of other camps better than this. I saw some high ratings of previous reviews, but it was written 9-10 years ago. Many info is out of date. They don't provide extended care now

Came to this venue to utilize one of their services for the community.. the free beach wheelchair…read morerentals! We came in through the parking lot and was almost haggled to pay even though we were just picking up a wheelchair. You usually call in advance and put your name under to secure one, and give your personal ID after signing a liability form. The lady assisted me quickly and I got the wheelchair. It was larger than I thought and putting in the back of a trunk was impossible, so not going to lie, it was almost a mile trek having to head to the Dockweiler beach nearby. The beach wheelchair however was good and was smooth over the sand, helping me assist my grandpa to the beach and was very efficient. Transferring into the seat is a bit hard, but you can move the arm rails by first raising them and twisting to the side. I noticed the venue hosts so many community events! Definitely worth a visit to come here and enjoy free yoga classes, some movie nights, and other flyers showing what's going on!

Watched the free screening of the "Wade in the Water" documentary, and it was amazing! The…read moredocumentary was very informative and touching to see.

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.

My wife and I took the beginner pottery class at Good Dirt LA with Amber, and it was such a great…read moreexperience. We had an absolute blast from start to finish. Amber made the class really fun and approachable--she's incredibly knowledgeable but explains everything in a way that makes you feel comfortable, even if it's your first time touching clay. The studio itself is beautiful--clean, welcoming, and just a really cute, inspiring space to create in. You can tell a lot of thought went into the vibe of the place. It made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this class for anyone looking to try something new, have a fun date, or just get creative. We'll definitely be back!

Great experience taking a throwing class. Our instructor Chanté was an excellent teacher. She kept…read morethe whole class engaged and made sure we all hear a great time.

I attended a Junk Journaling workshop with Hanabee at Rediscover Center and absolutely loved it! It…read morewas free, which was great - it's hard to find similar events that are low or no cost. It was fun to have access to so many recycled materials and meet new people. I've attended a few other Rediscover-sponsored events (farmers' markets, one at my kid's school) and I really appreciate their ethos, as well as the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. Thank you!

My son's class took a field trip here and it was absolutely wonderful. I had no idea that places…read morelike this existed, but how great because my son and his friends love the idea of re-using old, unwanted materials and turning them into something new. All of the kids had a blast and were so excited to bring home their creations. I definitely plan to be back both to drop off materials as well as to do some crafting together as a family. No mess at home is a huge plus, and it's eco-friendly. I also heard they have day camps when school is closed.