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.

had such a great time horseback riding here! From the moment we arrived, the whole team was…read moreprofessional, courteous, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. Our trail lead was fantastic. Kennedy, the horseback lead, was knowledgeable, calm, and gave us clear, easy-to-follow instructions that even beginners could understand. She checked on us the throughout the ride to make sure everyone was comfortable and having fun. The trail was beautiful: shady sections, little creeks to cross, gentle up-and-down hills, and tons of lush green scenery all around. We passed several bikers and hikers, and every single one was super respectful of the horses and politely gave us the right of way. The horses themselves were awesome. calm and steady, with just the right amount of playful sass to keep it interesting. We left smiling and already talking about coming back. We definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting a relaxing yet exciting trail ride. Whether you're a first-timer or experienced rider, you'll love it!

Had a great experience on the guided trail ride with Gwen she's great. Rocket and Wyatt were angels.read more

$$$. It is worth a try if your child shows interest. The owners are hands-on and approachable. They…read morehave a matching humble story to match the success of their STEM business. My now young adult child was lucky to be enrolled because 10 years ago the tuition fees are more affordable. I wish they still offer free trial class for new leads.

My son, who is currently in 8th grade, has been with Stem USA for several years! Everyone at the…read morecenter is so patient and friendly. I always have tons of questions for the director, yet, she always patiently answers all of them :) The instructors there always greet the kids with big smiles on their faces. They offer a variety of courses and try to cater to individual interests and abilities. Since my son had such a great experience, my daughter, who is now 10, decided to join, too! She was able to use her creativity to design and complete many projects in the creative course. She really enjoyed it! I have nothing but "good reviews" to say about Stem USA. I have recommended at least 3 other families to join and their children all love it!!

I was a little nervous about sending my daughter to camp for the first time, especially since she…read moreis one of the younger kids in a mixed-age group. But my worries disappeared as soon as I saw how excited she was to go back after her very first day. She's made wonderful friends and only has positive things to say about the coaches. The daily activities and in-house field trips/special experiences (laser tag, foam party, water slides, science demo, etc) have all been things she's genuinely enjoyed. I'm so glad she didn't have to spend the summer cooped up at home; instead, she's created amazing memories. We're already planning for her to return next summer. I highly recommend this camp to any family looking for a great experience.

Chose to enroll my TKer since he is used to attending ongoing Tae Kwon Do there. I was very nervous…read moreabout it him doing a summer camp however he really enjoyed this camp and the coaches are communicative and responsive which put me at ease. My kid enjoyed the camp and all the coaches.

I can't believe I'm the first to review! The pressure! :)…read more I can't say enough good things about this place...the staff and the quality of classes they offer. I first signed up my daughter through the city of Glendora park and rec program for their Jr. Chef class last fall. (Although since then I just sign up directly with them because it is a little cheaper to sign up directly.) My daughter loooves the teacher (Chef Danae). She was so genuinely caring with all of the little ones and my little one really enjoyed learning how to cook and making something she could eat. (The teacher always commented on what a good eater she is..I laughed because she normally isn't when I cook...I guess I will have to let her cook herself from now on!). Before that class I searched high and low online to find anything about the fine arts academy, but couldn't find anything so I signed up and crossed my fingers. The classes are held in the first Christian Church. It is an older building, nothing fancy, but I am ok with that because the quality of the instructors is nothing short of superb! They are very patient (saintly patient) and really care about each kid. Her cooking class had around 8 kids or so and they all got the attention they needed. I was so impressed I signed my daughter up for another cooking class (this time it was chef summer...equally amazing!). I also signed her up for the hand stitching class. Since I can barely sew a button on I wanted to make sure my child didn't suffer the same fate. :). the teacher (Nilda) reminds me of a young grandmother type...patiently helping the kids (only two in the class) learn how to thread the needle, sew lines, sew buttons, etc. The kids always have smiles when the class is done and you can tell they are proud of learning these skills. (I think they are going to make a little stuffed toy by the end of the class but I'm not sure). I also signed my daughter up for the drawing class...there are around 8 kids and it seems to be a really good class that they use a lot of different mediums and the teacher seems to be very knowledgable about how to teach basic and not so basic drawing classes. (I wish I had time myself to take one!). The nice thing about the classes is that they accommodate the age ranges listed really well. From the younger ones to the slightly older ones they all seem to be learning and having a good time. Also, all of the kids seem to be really nice kids which is also important to me. (I don't know if that is because parents that enroll their kids in "fine arts" classes tend to be more hands on or not, but whatever the reason, these are kids I wouldn't mind her hanging out with after class. I also took the earring making class and had a lot of fun. It was a two hour class and I probably made 5 sets of earrings. The teacher (also a grandmother type) was very very knowledgable and really patient...made me feel ok asking even basic questions...the age range of the class was probably 14 to 65 and we all had a great time...looking forward to the next jewelry class. I also signed up for the art and music one week summer camp...what a great week! There were only about 15-20 kids and tons of great volunteers...they danced (with top billing instructors) learned music -harmonica or percussion (from mike's guitar), sewed, did ceramics, cooked, created bugs from bowling balls...it was amazing how much they did in only 2 hours a day for a week! It was so nice that the instructors and volunteers got to personally know each of the kids. We'll be back next year! All in all, this is a great place where my kids are learning skills that will benefit them for the rest of their life. It's not a super fancy place, but I'd trade fancy surroundings for quality, personal instruction any day!

I am so thankful of this place, a legitimate place for my daughter to learn proper basic of…read moregymnastics. We just came back after 4 yrs hiatus, and Monique such a great help for our transition. She is professional in showing us the process of checking in, how to register through the app, and how to make changes. I dont feel intimidated to ask for more information as well.

The Saturday morning lady manager is rude and crass. Even her instructors reacted and said, "thats…read morenot right" with how she treats the parents. Whoever the owner is, you need a new person. As this is a business, she needs to be taught customer service and tact.

We've had an amazing experience with Mathnasium! It has truly made a difference for both of my sons…read morein very different ways. My older son has advanced significantly in his math work and is now excelling..he even scored two grades above his level on the state test! The confidence and deeper understanding he's gained have been incredible to watch. My younger son, who has a disability and was previously behind in his math, has also benefited tremendously. The instructors have been patient, supportive, and attentive to his individual needs. Thanks to their help, he has not only caught up to his grade level but is now performing at or even above it. The personalized approach and encouraging environment at Mathnasium have made all the difference. I highly recommend it to any parent looking to help their child build strong math skills and confidence!

We have had a really great experience with Mathnasium in Glendora. From day one, everything was…read moreexplained clearly to us -- how the program works, what progress to expect, and how our kids would be supported along the way. That transparency made a big difference for us as parents. A special mention to Moses, who leads the center. He is extremely humble, patient, and takes the time to explain things in detail. He has also been incredibly flexible with scheduling. Anytime we needed to reschedule or asked for extra help, he was more than accommodating. He even offered makeup classes over the weekend, which we truly appreciated. The teachers are amazing. Whenever I walk up to them with questions, they are always open, approachable, and happy to explain where my kids stand and how they are doing. Most importantly, my kids come out happy and give very positive feedback about their experience. Overall, we are very pleased with the program and the people here. It is a great place to enroll your kids, and I would highly recommend it to other parents.

Our daughter loves her art classes. Such a great activity and sense of achievement. Wonderful…read moreatmosphere and amazing teachers providing knowledge for an our daughter.

My daughter has been going several months and she enjoys being in class and learning the different…read moretechniques with each art work from their modules. They have also been very accommodating with rescheduling sessions due to our family's busy schedule.