Had the best time having our 4 year old birthday party here! They make it unbelievably easy for…read moreparents. All you have to do is order some pizza, drinks and cake. Everything else is taken care of. Decorations not necessary given the space. They even have tablecloths and serve the pizza for you. Staffing was excellent- great employee to kid ratios. I would say it's best for ages 4 and up, not younger toddlers. The only downsides are you do have to book at midnight the time it opens 2 months ahead if you want a guaranteed spot (even then may not get it!). Fairly pricey, and if over base amount of kids included gets even pricier. It was definitely worth it given everything they do.

My daughter, now 8, has attended Encore's summer camps in previous years when she was 6 and 7. She…read moreis autistic--funny, sweet, and energetic--but she can sometimes struggle with following directions. When she first attended at 6, we had a great experience, and even spoke with someone who said they specialized in supporting children with special needs. That gave us a lot of confidence in returning the following summer. When she was 7, we enrolled her for several weeks in the afternoons after her summer school program. We were assured that she was welcome and that there would be no issues. The first week went smoothly. During the second week, however, we were told she wasn't staying with the group the entire time and that it was a safety concern. Instead of working with us on strategies or accommodations, we were abruptly told it would be best if she not return for the rest of the summer. This left us without childcare for weeks during a time when both my spouse and I work full‑time. Despite that experience, we still hoped things could be different this year. Our daughter has grown a lot, and with ADHD medication, many of the behaviors they struggled with have improved significantly. We planned to sign her--and our son--up for just one week. But when I tried to register, I discovered there was a hold on our account. After calling and being told someone would get back to me, I was later informed that they were "too worried" about my daughter being a problem again. No one asked whether anything had changed since last year. Instead, I was told we could send her only if we provided an aide or a family member to supervise her the entire time. If we had a family member available to supervise, we wouldn't need a camp. And paying for an aide on top of an already expensive camp simply isn't feasible for most families. My advice to other parents: if your child is autistic, on the spectrum, or simply not a perfectly rule‑following child, think carefully before signing up. In our experience, Encore did not offer support, collaboration, or solutions--only exclusion. It's painful to see an 8‑year‑old who means no harm turned away instead of being met with understanding and partnership. Families deserve better, and so do our kids. I am giving this two stars because I imagine if you have neurotypical children the camp is fine.

Coach Shaun is a wonderful baseball tutor for any age. He is throughly knowledgeable about all…read moreelements of the game; always coaches from a positive standpoint; is an exceptional teacher, and a high-quality man. He certainly teaches baseball well, but includes the gift of being a role model for all in developing successful approaches to life, as well as baseball.

Did our first session today with Shaun and what a great experience. My 7 yo loved every minute…read more This session was just some basic foot work, coordination and technique and it went a long with my son. Can't wait to get him in again very soon

My 8 year old son has done Gino's the last three years and last week was his first full day camp…read moreinstead of doing the 1/2 days. He had a blast! He improved his juggling to 15 touches and he's so happy about that. I highly recommend the camp. The coaches are great and they spend time at the end of each day giving a report on what they did and they recognize each child for their efforts. We plan to do one more this summer.

What a great program! My daughter is still getting her feet under her, but I can see real…read moreimprovement real fast. They do a wonderful job of working on specific fundamental skills while still making sure the kids are having fun. We'll be coming here for years to come, I'm sure.

Wonderful program! I honestly did not think that my two year old was old enough to play soccer. But…read moreI stopped at these folks tent at the Martinez Halloween event and was surprised to learn that they had a program close to us. We signed up for the class with Coach Matt at PH park/ Larkey Park and I have to tell you, it's been a game changer. The first lesson, my daughter had never kicked a soccer ball and had no interest. Today, we wrapped up the season and LOVES it. She talks about soccer and Coach Matt all the time and now kicks her soccer ball in the backyard. The impact has been great in just a few short weeks and we are so excited to sign up for the next season. P.s. this is not a team with soccer games. It's the basics teaching kids to kick, go around cones, make goals, listen to instructions and have fun. The Coach really did a great job making things fun, encouraging the kids to play, sang and of course gave stickers. I'm sure the other instructors are also great, but my daughter is a big fan of Coach Matt.

2025 was our first year with Soccer Stars, and my oldest did a total of three sessions with Coach…read moreBen and Coach Matt in Orinda and Walnut Creek, as well as the summer soccer/art camp. My oldest loves soccer now and begged to go back to Coach Ben, which is why we made the drive out to Walnut Creek on the weekends. He's goofy, knows how to relate to kids, and manages them well! As the first reviewer mentioned, this is not a team. It's a class of about 5-10 kids learning the basics and building up their skills together. Now, my daughter wants me to play soccer with her on a regular basis! If you have to miss class due to weather, illness, travel, whatever, scheduling a makeup is easy! Thanks, Coach Ben and Coach Matt! You rock my daughter's world!

I came here to let a little aggression out during a breakup lol it was so much fun who knew I'd be…read moreso good at it! Staff super friendly and helpful with directing me since it was my first time ever doing a batting cage. Super affordable. Cool environment. Definitely recommend. My fiancé's nephew also likes going there.

This was the closest batting cage I could find near me in the East Bay since Blue Skies in Pinole…read moreclosed. One token gives you 20 balls. If you buy 10 tokens for $30, they give you an extra 2 tokens! Time was well spent here and they have a variety of lob to fast pitch, softball & baseball. Giving this place 4 stars because one of the pitching machines seemed a little wompy, throwing pitches all over the place and not the strike zone even after adjusting. One of the softball machines was also out of order. Would definitely come back though!

Such an amazing camp. My son attended the Bentley academy this past summer and LOVED it. Such a…read moregreat faculty and staff. He came home with stories to share, a smile on his face...and exhausted.

The programs in the camp are run by Bentley School's top-notch faculty, so you're getting expert…read moreeducators with custom cirriculum all program long alongside summer-oriented activites like photography, culinary arts, and robotics. Also, the facilities at the Lafayette campus are phenomenal. With easy access to BART this is an excellent summer option for families.

We recently hosted a birthday party here for my 3 year old son and had a really great experience…read more The facility is very clean, well-organized, and set up perfectly for young kids. Leila did a wonderful job leading the activities and keeping a group of 16 children engaged with age-appropriate options. Even the younger kids who wanted to participate were included, and everything ran smoothly despite the excitement that comes with a room full of toddlers. One thing I especially appreciated was how easy the experience felt as a parent. The party room was fully cleaned afterward, and our belongings were neatly organized, which allowed me to actually enjoy the party rather than stress about logistics. We also come regularly for Open Play, and it's always a great experience. The space is consistently safe, clean, and well-run, which is why we keep coming back. Highly recommend for both parties and everyday play.

Such a fun place! I brought my 25 month old here for the open play session a few days ago and she…read morehad a lot of fun. Unfortunately the session was just us and her cousin. So it was bit quiet. But the girls really enjoyed exploring, dancing and playing. We would definitely come back, but may try another class. The class before ours was much busier.

My son attended Coach Muny's week-long summer camp at Sultada Jiu-Jitsu in Orinda, and we couldn't…read morehave been happier. Coach Muny is amazing with kids and has a great way of making jiu-jitsu fun while teaching real skills. My son stayed engaged all week and came home excited to share what he learned each day. It's pretty special that the kids get to learn from a world champion, but even more impressive is how patient, encouraging, and kid-friendly Coach Muny is. We highly recommend him and Sultada Jiu-Jitsu!

Coach Muni creates the kind of training environment that makes you excited to show up. He's…read morepatient, clear, and always pays attention to the small details that really level up your game. You can feel how much he cares about his students and the vibe of the room -- tough rolls, good energy, and zero ego. I've trained at a lot of places, and Sultada has that perfect mix of professionalism and family atmosphere. Whether you're brand new or experienced, you're going to learn, sweat, and leave feeling better than when you walked in. Highly recommend checking out Sultada and Coach Muni. Amazing people, amazing mats.