My daughters have been going to the camp for years and they LOVE It! It's Educational, Empowering,…read moreLife Changing and gets our youth off on a Excellent start for the real world! I am Grateful for the Sumner Family and the Camp!

Its Sumner Time camp lead by Kathy and team has been a safe haven and life saver for my two…read moredaughter's and I over the past years! The flexibility and cost is essential as my kids may not be able to attend an entire week but rather a few days and Kathy is always able to accommodate us without breaking my pockets. The variety of activities offered caters to the age ranges of the kids from toddler to teenager so there is something for everyone to do. I love the amount of outdoors and aerobic activities the kids get to experience as MOVEMENT is key! Overall my children got the opportunity to learn how to mentor and support their younger brethren and because of my oldest daughter's participation in this summer program. She was the recipient of the Community Service Award for Middle School this year! Thank you Kathy for providing our community with such an enriching program, please continue the work that you do!

If you are looking for a professional, friendly and affordable place to bring your child, Chris'…read moreLearning Center checks all of those boxes. As a parent of three young children, I was in need of a childcare provider with the feel of family but the structure of a facility. Not only was I impressed with the way the staff handled my children, but also the things my children learned throughout the day. Curriculum is extremely important, but so are organization and cleanliness, and I have to say that I am very pleased with everything. Thank you for being a place I trust my babies at!!!

To Mrs. Chris 26 April 2020…read more Chris Learning Center is a wonderful place for your child/children. When my granddaughter began attending there at the age of four, she had some educational delays. She was enrolled in September 2019 and the table has turned tremendously. She started learning everything a four-year old should know and more. At Chris, each age group has their own teacher(s) and play area. This is something I really love and appreciate. They also teach the children sign language and Spanish at no extra cost. The children learn something new each day, and they have homework and progress reports during the year. We could not ask for anything more. The owner is very loving yet very stern. I appreciate that as well. Her staff is top notch and I would highly recommend them to anyone needing exceptional childcare, even infants. For a working parent and Grandparent, it is a good feeling to have a piece of mind and is put at ease knowing that your child is well taken care of. To help with this, you must sign your child in and out electronically, not on a paper. This gives parent's added security and a sense of added safety, also the doors stay looked. I used to think they were a little pricey however; you get what you pay for. Chris Learning Center is more than a 'Day Care'; it is a place where children are given the opportunity to learn and grow to their fullest potential. I'm sure that I missed something however; all I will say is that I would not trade them for any other place for child care. Thank you for all that you do, and we appreciate you and your staff. Sincerely, JoAnn

It's actually called Southern Maryland Martial Arts and Fitness. They just added the gym. Great…read moreplace! Mr. Gray and all the other instructors are fantastic. My son has been going there since 2006. Highly recommend them.

I used to work out here before my job changed and made my schedule so I could not make it there in…read moretime. I love this place. It is the best gym I have ever been a member of. I am starting my daughter in the before and after school program here as well. She waned to take Takwando. I can't wait to get her started. I my be able to start going here again myself with this current situation!

DO NOT ENROLL your child/children in this facility!!!! Unfortunately my 8yr old daughter had to…read moredeal with verbal and physical bullying at Jaycee's. When I brought it to the Directors attention for MONTHS she basically did NOTHING but of course had no issue taking my monthly tuition payments. When my child would tell a teacher (who by the way should be supervising) the teacher once told her "don't let that upset you, now go back to playing". NEVER reported the incident or anything. Director told me that "kids will be kids" when I told her that my child cries everyday. PLEASE do not ENROLL your child in this facility. I later found out that I'm not the only parent who went through this with them! Bullying is highly serious and should not be taken lightly at all. All this woman cares about is money versus the safety of your child. Is that who you want to leave your child with for 8+ hours??

I adore the staff at Jaycees!! My children have thrived in such a big way. My son loves Ms…read more Alicia!! she has taught him his alphabet and how to count to 20 and his site words and hes not even 2 yet!! The children in her class really pay attention and she makes circle time such an adventure. Something that can be hard for the young mind of a toddler. She is such an asset in my opinion and my family is greatly appreciative for her hard work.

My family is deeply disappointed with this daycare, its owners and staff. My son joined in…read moreSeptember 2025 and clearly it was a bad choice because we have had no peace since he joined. My son was at a previous childcare facility and we had to move him to this one for logistics reasons. However, he seemed to have a hard time settling into this daycare and the "owner" made it her personal responsibility to call me every single day to tell me how badly my child was behaving. we agreed to meet once about three weeks after he joned the center and we discussed ideas on how to help my son settle into the transition, i did everything i had to do and the school never reported back on what they had to do. We had a meeting scheduled for the following wednesday to discuss progress/concerns but instead the owner thought it was best to send me an email on saturday instead to tell me how she has decided to immediately terminate my son's enrollment, two months into the program. I'm sure everyone has a different experience but here is mine and i wont recommend this center to another family looking for childcare in the area.

My son goes to the school and he loves it! The administrate staff is amazing and his teachers are…read morefantastic. I'd highly recommend this school to anyone looking for quality education in the Bowie area!

I was in town for business and recently started BJJ. I called and asked to pay a day fee to roll…read morefor a session. I was told not to worry about it and to just swing by. Attended the class learned 3 new moves. Instruction was clear well articulated and shown until thorough understanding. I was about 2 mins late given I didn't know exactly where the gym was but I was immediately rotated in. They mentioned they are moving to a new larger gym which is exciting for them as they have a great group of folks training

I've been going here for almost a year now and this place is like having another family. I am…read morecurrently taking the Kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu adult classes and I love it. Coach James is pretty laid back but he's serious when he comes to instructing me and my teammates. I've seen not only my body become stronger and my stamina improve but my skills have definitely gotten better. I've really fallen in love with the sport and a great reason as to why is because of the continuous support from everyone in the gym including coach. We'll have family fight nights and watch the fights together and teammates bring their children along. We also do carpool arrangements to help get each other to different matches, to support the different teammates that are fighting. Coach James is a fair and reasonable guy. Very approachable. Any time I needed support or have had questions for him he has assisted me or partnered me with someone who could sharpen my skills. I'll be coming here for as long as I can. The familial support and the light-heartedness of the gym can't be beat. 1, 2, 3, AMAG!

In response to the owner's reply: it seems this company always has an excuse for the way COA…read moreChildcare is run. The director was fully aware of what was happening--that's the most troubling part. Even with cameras in place, it's clear the higher-ups aren't reviewing them, or else they would have seen multiple incidents: a teacher left alone with seven infants, and even a school-age child placed in the infant classroom. These are not minor mistakes--these are serious violations. It's no surprise that parents are withdrawing their children for reasons just like this. I personally know several parents who are urgently looking for new childcare to get their children out of this center. How this place continues to operate while violating so many rules is beyond me. Parents, please be aware--this company shows a disturbing lack of accountability. Their response is nothing more than excuses piled on top of excuses, as if we don't have the ability to screen-record or screenshot proof directly from the cameras.

The reviews for this center are extremely misleading and appear to come largely from friends or…read moreassociates of the staff. My child no longer attends this daycare, and I'm writing not only from my own experience but also on behalf of parents I personally know who are actively searching for new childcare because they are trying to remove their infants from this facility. I genuinely do not understand how this center is still operating. Staff turnover is constant, and it's not hard to see why. Employees are treated poorly, and I have never encountered a daycare that does not allow staff to leave the building at all during their lunch breaks. Expecting employees to remain inside all day without fresh air or a real break is unreasonable and contributes directly to burnout and high turnover. Another major concern is supervision. There have been instances where a school bus driver was watching infants, despite not being a certified classroom teacher. That alone should raise serious red flags for any parent. Illness is also a recurring issue. Children are frequently sick, and it's clear why toys are not properly cleaned. They are simply put away and reused the next day. When concerns are raised, parents are met with nothing but excuses and deflection rather than accountability. This center puts on a polished front when it's time to enroll new families, but once you're in, the reality is very different. The fact that they continue enrolling children despite being severely understaffed speaks volumes. It is evident that profit is being prioritized over safety, staffing, and basic care standards. Let's not mention the treatment of the kids. Being left to cry in their cribs and you can't really blame all of the teachers there are maybe two good ones! But when they are overwhelmed and have way too many infants it's only but so much they can do. The staff to child ratio is never right which is a complete violation! I have also had former employees confide in me about the treatment they experienced while working here, which only further confirmed my concerns. At the end of the day, all I can say is this: don't let the reviews or the director fool you. What you're promised is not what you get. Unfortunately, many parents don't realize this until they've already enrolled. I'm already expecting a response filled with excuses and a complete lack of accountability, because that is the pattern here. This is exactly how concerns are handled nothing ever gets fixed. Parents are met with excuse after excuse, denial, and deflection instead of real solutions or meaningful change! This also appears to be a broader pattern across multiple Children of America locations, not just this one. When the focus becomes how many children can be enrolled rather than staffing appropriately, maintaining safety standards, and having a genuine interest in the well-being of the children, these issues are bound to happen. Unfortunately, that seems to be exactly what's going on here! Everything feels like a front for parents. The director is known for minimizing concerns, downplaying serious issues, and attempting to "smooth things over" to save face rather than actually addressing the root of the problems. Safety concerns are brushed aside, staffing shortages are normalized, and accountability is avoided all in the name of maintaining enrollment numbers.

I truly enjoyed having Browne Summer Camp on the top of my kiddos list every summer. They enjoyed…read moreevery minute of it! From swimming everyday, going on creek walks each week, to getting ready for Friday performances. They always came home smiling and ready to go back the next day. As a parent, that made me feel good on choosing Browne Summer Camp every year!!!

Both my kiddos go to Browne for summer camp! It is amazing- I have really noticed they are more…read moreoutgoing due to the lovely friendships they have built at Browne and Friday afternoon shows they do on a stage for friends and family! Both kiddos LEARNED to swim at Browne from their counselors. Any questions feel free to reach out to me!