Facilities were good and the instruction my child got seemed good but registration and customer…read moreservice left a lot to be desired. We had registered online for their green dot lesson series for beginners, and selected the dates of classes we would attend. I even got a confirmation email, but on the first day of lessons we showed up and they didn't have my son on the list. They told us that the registration system sometimes doesn't work and that the best way to be registered is to have a staff member do it. So we had to leave (no instructor was there) and call to schedule later. Unfortunately, two additional times we showed up only to find out that his lesson was canceled without us knowing. Both times we had confirmation emails that the class was happening, and both times we showed up to nothing - and unfortunately today, no one was at the facility at all, so there wasn't even anybody to talk to about our issue. (The gate to the courts was wide open though, yikes) Unfortunately, when you have issues like this (or need to reschedule) you can't reach anyone. When you call and try to leave a message, the machine cuts you off before you can finish speaking after only 5 or 10 seconds, and if you email them, no one ever replies to you. So your only recourse is to call and call and call until you finally reach someone. I can't recommend the business to any parent; logistics are critical, and this place unfortunately didn't deliver.

Wonderfully maintained Har-Tru tennis courts with top shelf tennis pros in relaxed atmosphere.read more

Clean facility. Very professional, friendly knowledgeable staff. Throughly explained step by step…read moreinstructions on how to create my masterpiece. I had an amazing girls night out sipping wine, chatting, and being creative. Class went so well I am considering taking the 6 week course. Shout out to Jack and Carmen for being amazing hosts!

Took a one-time class. Natalie and the assistant (I'm so sorry I forgot their name) were amazing…read more Super helpful and patient with my beginner fumbling. Despite being slow and bad at it, I was able to get a few decent pieces due to their help ! Would come back again for sure.

My 5 year-old son went to a week long summer theater camp here and he had so much fun! The teachers…read moreMs. Amy and Ms. Lucia were terrific! My son was very resistant on day 1, but Ms. Amy put him immediately at ease. He didn't want to leave camp at the end of the day! And the play they put together at the end of the week was so precious! They give families such a beautiful gift! Highly recommend their camps!

This theater is one of the best for children. They take classic children's stories and turn them…read moreinto colorful new tales! They have great music to go along with each performance. They also offer children's acting classes and the teachers are fantastic! I have seen 4 of their shows so far and think i would see more even if my young cousins didn't want to come with!! :)

Our son went here from when he was 5 months old to 18 months old until we moved out of state. As…read morehis parents we couldn't have been happier with his teachers, facility and the atmosphere. We could be at ease that they would be transparent even if it were a small bump or cut he had. They keep it clean and sanitized especially in the infant room. Our son loved his friendly teachers and eating lunch here ;)

I could not have chosen a better daycare for my girls. This place feels like family. The staff is…read morewhat makes A-Karrasel so special. They are patient, energetic/positive, and treat my daughters like their own. All of the teachers have worked there multiple years which speaks volumes to the kind of community they create at A-Karrasel. I trust in them entirely. We get weekly lesson plan updates to see what our kids are learning which I love. We moved our girls here from another daycare in the area and it was the best decision I made for them. As a mom, it is so comforting to know I am sending my kids somewhere they are safe and loved every day.

My child went to a variety of camps and classes regularly in 3rd and 4th grade and wants to return…read morenow that she's in 6th. The instructors are caring, knowledgeable and kind. The atmosphere is just so welcoming and pleasant. We are big fans!

First off, the place is easy to miss since its in lower level of a residential building. Its a…read morecutesy place for kids bday parties. My friends daughter celebrated her b'day twice at this location and our daughter really enjoyed the parties. I would like to host a party here as well!

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.

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

My daughter attended Alcuin Montessori from 2006-2012 and I only have great things to say about…read morethis school! We considered it her second home for those years! The attention the students get from the teachers, positive learning environment, love of learning that is fostered and meaningful social connections with their peers really sets students up for success when they leave the school! We left Alcuin to attend the Oak Park public Schools (Mann) when she was in 5th grade for financial reasons and were completely let down by the local public school system. Academically 5th grade was a wash of a year for her in the public schools.(She learned how to study to memorize the exact answers for tests and her love of learning went downhill as she would say, 'I don't need to know more than this to get an A mom!") Socially, she just learned what bullies were and how manipulative other girls could be! We keep in constant contact with her old teachers and they have even advised us materials to get for her to help her adjust to her new public school environment! We left the Oak Park public school system before middle school(6th grade) to move to a new district where middle school students are flourishing. If we could have afforded it I would have kept her at Alcuin all through middle school! The new middle school is still way too easy for her (straight A's and top test scores...)and she has noticed herself that she is a bit more mature than the other students. She goes the extra mile again on projects though and her love of learning that Alcuin fostered seems to have returned! Sure there will always be a teacher or staff member here and there at a school that is new or you have an issue with as a parent.(Everyone has a bad day once in a while or messes up!) I encourage you as a parent to talk with your school though about your issues. When we had any issues at Alcuin, the director was always interested in hearing about them and I watched them actively make changes or assist the teacher or staff member that might need it! It is easy to point fingers at someone but it is more difficult , yet more effective to constructively speak with a school about issues. I believe it is the test of time and patience with a school to give them a chance to work out an issue that counts. If the school is unwilling to acknowledge you as a parent, then it is time to move on. Alcuin always worked with us over our 6 years there and we miss them dearly! In our hearts we will always be a proud "Alcuin family"!!

As an employee of Alcuin, I can speak highly of this school's teaching faculty, who are among the…read moremost intelligent, talented, and committed Montessori teachers I have met in the field. The families who send their children to this school seem highly committed to helping their children reach their highest potential, and see their children as whole beings with social and emotional needs, as well as academic ones. As a teacher here, I have greatly enjoyed my relationships with parents, as they have been so collaborative and positive. We have newly begun a terrific adolescent program, and I encourage anyone interested in finding an alternate middle school, or a high-quality educational program for any age child to inquire. I have been so happy to work at this fantastic and excellent school, which is truly a haven for Montessori teachers who love to nurture and challenge children!