My three kids did swim lessons w Ms. Julie- my four year old was swimming without any flotation…read moredevices in two weeks and my 6 & 8 year old were learning proper stroke techniques and could swim the long length of the pool very well! Very worth the investment.

I went to Camp O'Malley many years ago. My main memory of Camp O'Malley is from a morning at…read morebreakfast. I have never written about this before. From that breakfast to the present it would serve me well to forget. The counselor for that breakfast-believe it or not was a young man that actually lived just down the street from where I lived. I didn't know him but knew where he lived and he was also quite older than me. Through the food line they would give you WHAT to eat. I asked that they not give me any oatmeal. But they said I didn't have a choice. Being from a low income family the counselors thought that I would make a GOOD example if they would FORCE me to eat that breakfast oatmeal. Well that was very mean and after I gagged up in the bowl they worked twice as hard to make me eat that oatmeal. I know back then Camp O'Malley was supported by Police Departments. So it was my thoughts back then that amp O'Malley was closer to a military camp than a leisure, fun camp. So after that I have never had another bowl of oatmeal to this day. And just because I came from a low income family was no reason to force their will on me at such a young age. Also after that I never went to another camp. If I could go for less than 1 star I surely would.

I loved working at this camp. I've worked there a little while now and every year has been great…read more the kids seem to really enjoy it and the directors have always been great to work with.

My kids have been doing the ninja class there for the last month. Mr Will has been amazing! All…read morethe coaches that also help are great. I really love the discipline they have and not letting the kids slack while at the same time giving them grace and praise for trying.

The short review: For the Kidz is an absolute gem to the Grand Rapids community…read more I was introduced to FTK through the website which lead me to open gym. Open gym is a winter time saving grace. This is two hours of play time on huge trampolines, a foam pit, a huge floor, a bunch of traditional gymnastics equipment. Kids are safe to play under the careful watch of instructors. The instructors are keen on the rules and very attentive. I have also notice attendance is capped to prevent chaos. Going deeper, my crew checked out the classes. WOW. Here priceless confidence building, self esteem, and motorskill development are taught. Oh yes...and gymnastics too!! The classes are taught to constantly to take children to the next level, helping them reach their full potiential. My favorite thing about For the Kidz is that safety and the happiness/safety of the children is the absolute priority here. The kids also have a blast!!! Also, if you wait in the lobby...you are in for a real treat! The gym hosts some very competitive trampoline and tumbling gymnast!

This place really is a lot of fun to go to! I love that for $10 my family of 4 can go swim for a…read morefew hours on a blustery cold day. They have a fun inflatable course that bigger kids or adults can go on, but my only complaint is that room and water in that pool is collllld! My kids much prefer the heated pool side equipped with a small slide, set depth entrance, lazy river (no tubes), and small pool to play or shoot hoops. There are benches build into the pool so parents can sit in the warm water while kiddos splash and play around.

This is located at Allegan High School, and the hours for the aquatic center are scheduled around…read morethe swim team and community offerings. There's a lap pool, and if this is your thing, check the times for lap swims. Sometimes it is crowded and you have to share a lane, and sometimes it isn't. Find your time! There is a play area that is wonderful - separate from the large pool. It has a slide for littles, a gradual walk in with splash fountains, and then you round the corner and can walk in a waist-deep pool (or do very short laps) - there can be a basketball hoop there. There's also a sort of lazy river with benches that you can walk around. This, too, has open hours that you can pay a small fee to use. The Aquatic Center is a fantastic community resource!

My husband and I both grew up in families where our parents went to Hope and we attended community…read moreevents throughout our "growing years" so we had both always planned on Hope! Loved the beautiful campus and smaller size student body, loved the many social activities, (sororities and fraternities), loved the professors for the most part, and LOVED the many opportunities for Christian growth. We loved our dorms BACK THEN in the 1990's in Dykstra and Kollen. We're hearing about mold in the dorms now. Uh, you need to work on the up-keep people. Hope always likes "looking good" on the outside with beautiful landscaping, and new buildings, etc.but not as much for student living (behind the scenes). My Dad was a major contributor in helping for these things to happen. One major negative is the basketball team's lack of community. My husband played basketball and VanWieren never bothered to have relationships with the guys who did not live and breathe basketball. He was also in Chapel Choir, and that did not go over very well! Very little team bonding took place off the court. Opportunities for this did not happen. He lived with 2 other players but knew virtually nothing about the others. My husband put 4 very hard working and rewarding years into the team with me along for the ride as his girlfriend! Fun! Didn't seem to count for much. Here's the scary part...... The 3 coaches came to our wedding, left very quickly thereafter, didn't stay for the reception and are you ready for this? They gave us a gift of 29 cent baskets. Horrifying I know. The youngest coach of all never even had conversations with us when we'd see him at Christ Memorial, etc. Well, that's our take. We still enjoyed our years there, despite all of the "team stuff", and have never regretted going there. GO HOPE.

I have to say I fell in love with this place at first sight! I graduated from college years ago and…read moreattended a liberal arts college and got the same kind of feel from this place that I got from my own alma mater. I've taken the time to examine some of the curriculum and it seems like that they still do a good job of providing a well-rounded education. The campus is absolutely gorgeous and well-kept and it is like 3 inches from one of the most attractive downtown's in the state!

Great art classes, workshops, and arts camps offered all year 'round, excellent exhibits, and a…read morebeautiful place to hold wedding receptions and other events. Don't miss their exhibit openings - always fun for both the artwork and as a meet-and-greet.

I am a college student who volunteered at the Fun Preschool once a week for a semester for a…read morepsychology course. I had the opportunity to help in both the "Three School" class and the "Kindergarten Readiness" class. The teachers are consistently caring and attentive to every child's individual needs. The classrooms were always extremely clean and organized. The teachers work very hard to maintain a sanitary environment, with hand sanitizer at every doorway, which they encourage the students to use frequently. The snacks the teachers provide are just the right size and usually healthy. I was impressed with the range of activities for which they provide the students. They follow a routine, but the crafts and games are always changing. I would highly recommend this preschool.

Silver Bullet is the perfect place for all levels of firearm experience. From the first steps…read moreclasses to conceal carry renewal classes, the staff are extremely knowledgeable and able to help. The indoor range is a great way to spend an afternoon.

I definitely recommend this business, the staff are very friendly and helpful. Generally enjoyable…read morechatting with them and all the help.