This year I was able to attend orchestra conducting symposium at George Mason University. So much…read moregreat time and work on the orchestra repertoire, score study, culture of the conductor's behavior, work in rehearsal language, rehearsal techniques, exercises on conducting skills, and so much else . Highly professional musicians playing in the orchestra . Maestros caring very much on each student and helping them to make a progress in their professional development giving them honest and valuable advices. Highly recommend!!!

My son had Game Design classes at George Mason Game Design Institute and he loved the program and…read morethe instructors!. I was glad to see him coming out from the classes excited about Computer Science and full of new ideas encourage for the instructors that you can tell love what they teach. "The question for the child is not Do I want to be good? but Whom do I want to be like?" -- Bruno Bettelheim, Austrian-American child psychologist, author (1903-1990)

We just had my son's birthday party here with under the sea glow party. It was definitely one of…read morethe most special birthday party for us. Science experiment, glow in the dark face/hand painting, as well as learning about sea animal. Wow! The kids were all so excited!!! Staffs are all wonderful and very attentive!!! Helping us to decorate and serving food. The Science Place has so many different themes and we will definitely have another birthday party here and my son will love to take some classes from the Science Place as well.

Had twins 4 year old bday party there with their classmates. Everything was so much fun the kids…read morecouldn't pull themselves away from the activities for pizza and cake! Staff was super helpful and organized. They had four science related activities tailored to the twins interest in dinosaurs and space. Everyone got a chance to participate. Moms and dads were happy because it was educational but the kids were super stoked going from one adventure to the other. Super clean and spacious. First time for us but won't be the last- considering them for our summer camp.

Signed up for a THREE month "trial period" for $99 in September and the gentleman explained it like…read moreI'd be charged after my three month period on a monthly basis if we chose to continue. I was even sent an email stating the my initial period will end on 12/25 after which my subscription will be renewed on a month to month basis. Lo and behold, I was charged ONE month into my initial period and when talking to someone today, I was told that it would have costed 400 something otherwise. None of that makes any sense and it's pretty sh*tty for a small business to do in such times like these. If my son liked this and wanted to continue, I would have gladly continued after the three month initial period but this type of shady business practice completely turns me off from this company. PARENTS, BEWARE!!!! This place is so scammy and I'd rather look for a private coding tutor. adding a snippet of the email sent to me. Any normal person would read this is after the three month period, I would be charged. *update a bit after: Getting it refunded but still losing the $99 for the initial period and he's gone to ONE class. Can't be mad about it, only upset with myself for being duped.

Code Ninjas teaches kids to code and it is great fun too! My now 12 year old son started in 2019,…read moreand has been going 8 hours a month ever since. Scheduling each hour is flexible, which I love, because it's easy to schedule around the family's other activities. The staff is friendly and helpful, and my son is always learning something new. My son started off learning Scratch, then Java Script, then Lua, and now he programming in C#/Unity. My son also attends multiple weeks of Summer camp each year (with weekly topics such as Roblox Game Development, Minecraft Modding, and Lego Robotics). My son has food allergies, but the staff is really careful, so I always feel comfortable with him there. Coding is such an important skill for my son's future. I am so glad we found Code Ninjas!

Short version: I had a very bad experience with this center…read more We will look elsewhere. I urge any parent thinking about this center to simply take a tour. See for yourself. Long version: I wouldn't consider myself a helicopter/demanding parent by any means. Like any parent, I just want a safe, loving, enriching environment for our kids (4, 2 and newborn.) This is not the place. Before even seeing how the center was run, we narrowed in on NoVA because it's in walking distance to our house. I called a full year in advance about our 3 kids (one yet unborn) and was told to call 6 months before the baby's start date. "That'll be plenty of time," Miss Ashley told me. But when I did, I was informed that I should've been told to pay a fee months earlier to secure baby's spot, and that the waitlist was already full! It was extremely stressful. The director, Miss Shareese was at first very skeptical of my story, but after finding misplaced paperwork, she offered to do some scrambling for us and found our baby a spot. However, when I toured the center today, it was immediately and abundantly clear I could not send the baby--or our 2 or 4 year old-- there. Here were just a few of the red flags: I was ignored at the front door when I arrived for my long-awaited tour. Several teachers looked me in the eye, turned away, and went another direction. Another parent had to let me in (another flag!), and physically go to the director's office to get her despite several teachers seeing that I was there for a tour. The parent's willingness to jump in made me think there weren't any other competent teachers she could ask to do the job. The director wasn't actually around to escort me, despite promising she would be. (This was not the first time she wasn't around when I called, having left early due to various "emergencies.") The substitute tour guide took me to several classrooms that were the wrong age-group for my kids. Most of the teachers I saw were seated, watching the kids play. They interacted with the kids only when there was a physical fight or loud argument. No one seemed eager to engage with me. I saw a 2-year old or toddler-level teacher speak roughly to some scared-looking kiddos about helping her get something out of a cabinet. At our current school, kids are excited to be the "big helpers." Not here. The facility was old and dark. The baby and 2's rooms are in a basement type area where there is little natural light. Many kids had un-wiped noses that were wiped only when I came in, seemed lethargic, or were just generally uninterested in being there. Teachers made little effort to engage them. Again, most of the teachers were sitting watching the kids at a distance. (Exceptions were the older-4's teacher who seemed with-it and very nice, and the baby room teachers who seemed sweet and loving. Babies weren't crying and 2 were doing painting, which was nice.) I saw at least two 3/4-year olds being dragged literally screaming into the school by stressed-out parents. Other centers I've seen, the kids are excited to be there, absent perhaps when they transition to a new classroom or are having an especially bad day. This seemed to be status quo. All in all, I was downright disturbed by what I saw this morning. Granted, it was during morning free play, so perhaps structure was lacking purposely. And I didn't see any kids in physical danger, but I would not trust the teachers I saw to enrich my kids lives, teach them a love of learning, or god-forbid, react quickly in an emergency. Again, I urge you to take a tour if you're considering this center.

LOVE THIS PLACE! my daughter is in the infant program here , i was on the waiting list for the…read moreAlexandria location and moved to Burke. The staff is loving of my child as if it was there own, same as the reviewer under me. One the first day i dropped her off they called me every 2 hours with updates. I called as much as i wanted and bottom line i dont worry about my child while she is there. They will even tell you what they observe while your child is there (if a product you use isnt working - for example a cream for formula) LOVE THIS PLACE!

Mt. Kim Martial Arts was the first school I ever practiced taekwondo at as a child. The instructors…read morethere taught me to focus and use self-discipline, which as a spacey and chatty child was something I needed. I was so excited to see they opened a new location in Burke! Master Park is an excellent instructor and the community is very friendly.

My kids have attended classes here for the last two years. I can't speak highly enough about it…read more They really enjoy the classes and think the instructors are fun, funny, and nice - while providing a disciplined classroom environment. They tend to compare these instructors to a previous one in another city who was a little too hardcore for the kids. Instructors Aaron, Rebecca, and the others seems to understand how to maintain the proper level of discipline and fun to keep the kids interested and enjoying the classes. One thing I should note - the beginner classes tended to include a lot more standing in line waiting to do something than I expected. But once they advanced to intermediate, the classes became much more active and efficient.

The Elevate team as a whole is exceptional. They not only provide oversight but are able to be…read morehands on in showing each technique. Their commitment to each child in the betterment of their skills is admirable. Coach Marcus is firm but fair and has a special way of connecting with my son. Coach Jamal is responsive and easy to work with in coordinating trainings. His vision, hard work and dedication to provide a safe haven for ballers is remarkable. The children feel seen and heard. They know they can come to any of the staff with not only basketball but real life situations to receive guidance. If you are interested in an anaxing program look no further. You will be in the best hands possible. We are thankful to be apart of the Elevate family.

My son loves this place, it's great for basketball athletes looking to better their skills. Whether…read moreit's in shooting skills or dribbling, it's a great place to tighten up those skills. They have individual training sessions and classes for the different age groups as well. My son just recently joined their AAU team and so far that experience has been great.

Great gym Squash courts and foot ball courts…read more Has everything including pools etc Staff is always friendly Nice hang out spot Highly recommended

I had a very disappointing experience with the Spring Flagship at The St. James Sports Complex. The…read morecustomer service is honestly some of the worst I've dealt with at a facility like this. One of their representatives, Daisy, was especially rude and disrespectful when I tried to ask simple questions. Instead of helping, she seemed annoyed and dismissive the entire time. On top of that, their website is extremely unhelpful and rarely has up-to-date information. It makes it frustrating to try to find accurate details about schedules, amenities, or programs. The condition of the facility itself is also very disappointing for a place that promotes itself as a premium sports complex. The pool house is constantly messy and poorly maintained, and the gyms are in some of the worst condition I've seen at a facility like this. Equipment and areas often look neglected, which really makes you question how well the place is being managed. Overall, between the poor customer service, lack of reliable information on their website, and the condition of the facilities, I wouldn't recommend the Spring Flagship location. There are much better-run gyms and sports facilities in the area.

I had heard good things about Lango, but unfortunately we won't be enrolling our children because…read moreof their mandatory Media Release policy, which must be accepted in order to register. For reference, the policy states: "I GIVE PERMISSION FOR MY CHILD TO HAVE HIS/HER VIDEO OR PICTURE TAKEN WHILE PARTICIPATING IN LANGO NORTHERN VIRGINIA ACTIVITIES. I AM AWARE THAT THESE VIDEO PICTURES MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE WEBSITE, NEWSLETTERS, FLYERS, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND/OR ANY OTHER PUBLICATION REGARDING LANGO NORTHERN VIRGINIA ACTIVITIES." I understand that organizations want photos and videos to promote their programs, but I don't think parents should have to forfeit control over how their children's images are used just to participate. Especially with AI and the risks associated with it, this feels like an area where families should have more control. An opt-out option should be offered. Because this policy kept us from registering, I'm leaving a low rating. This isn't a reflection of the program itself, which I've heard good things about. It's simply a policy that doesn't work for our family and one that I hope they reconsider.

We were excited about getting my son into Spanish immersion, but the website is sparse on details…read moreso we decided to take a special trip to their facilities. I was in the middle of major work projects and we had to wait till the afternoon for a super fast trip to visit. When we got there, the education director told my wife and son that she had no time to talk to her. After they came back to the car, I went to ask as well. We were shocked at the rude reception. It's safe to say we will not be sending our child to the school.