Worst camp ever. Interested in getting feedback about your child from summer camp then this is…read moreyour place. Want an unreliable summer childcare option threatening to kick your child out and labeling them a troublemaker for mild, age-appropriate indiscretions then send your child here. Have spoken to numerous Lamorinda parents with generally well behaved children with the same experience. The nerve of these unqualified high school counselors to report every mishap and have an overly sensitive director call 5-6 parents per day while at work (he admitted this number). Is this camp for real? Are we paying you to take care of our kids or not? Do your jobs and manage the kids

My child attended camp for three summers, and my younger one joined this year. Both are very…read moredifferent kids, but both relish it so much! They love the camp spirit with songs, skits, games, and crafts. The counselors and staff are friendly, kind, professional, and enthusiastic. Drop-off is through the carpool line, so I pull up, and a counselor opens the car door, greets the kids, and off they go, and off I go. Pick-up in the afternoons requires meeting them at their group, showing my photo ID, and initialing a checkout sheet before they're released to me. The projects that my daughter has made in years past have been so impressive. The theme was outdoors one year, and she made a backpack out of supplies like duct tape and PVC pipe. It was awesome! I recommend Galileo camps to all active, creative kids who appreciate a challenge and enjoy a full-packed day.

I can't say enough positive things about Grow Fit Camp. My daughter had a tough time adjusting at…read morefirst, and Eric the camp leader, personally reached out to make sure they were doing everything possible to help her feel comfortable. They truly care about the kids and prioritize their well-being, and their communication is excellent. I would highly recommend this camp to any family!

My 13 year old has spent 3 weeks this Summer as a CIT and has had a terrific experience working…read morewith the team at Growfit. It's his 1st official job and he comes home every day excited about getting to help the younger kids in sports, science, art, etc. Kudos to the team for creating a great environment for someone like my son to get some beneficial work experience!

My 8 year old son goes here. The staff is amazing! Happy we found this place. The camps are great…read moretoo

I'm writing this review to let others know about the wonderful staff here!!! My nephew was…read moreparticipating in one of the summer camps they have, I know it had something to do with Minecraft and coding, but I'm not really a techy person so I apologize if I'm incorrect about anything. I don't normally do things like reviewing stuff online, but the sweet young woman I talked to last week while picking up my nephew left such a wonderful impression on me that I felt the need to share! I've been in this building a few times before, but during my last visit the atmosphere felt different, I don't really know a better way to say it other than it felt more inviting. I think it was the music they were playing, very peaceful! She came out of the back room and greeted me very kindly, she was such a pleasant person to talk with! I wish I could remember her name of the top of my head, but I'm pretty bad with names (and after thinking it over I don't think I would say her name here even if I remembered it, not my place to share her personal things with the internet). However, she had a beautiful smile and short hair, I won't go any further into describing her since I don't think it would be right to blast her appearance online in a overly descriptive way. We talked for a little while as my nephew was finishing his camp, and apparently she's the one who implemented the new microwave. Very clever! She mentioned a few more projects she was working on for the shop that I can't remember, but what I do remember was I thought they were fantastic improvements while I was hearing them!! Something about a snack cabinet I think? I might be wrong, so don't bet to much on my memory. I can't say enough about how sweet and wonderful she was to talk with, even if it was only for a few minutes. The part my nephew liked best was "The Prize Boxes", or atleast thats what he told me its called. From what I could tell she would let the kids pick a prize to take home from a little box of their choice. I thought it was neat! My nephew seems to like her quite a bit, and I can see why! I like her much 10000x better than the previous employees I remember talking with in the past!

Unlike most summer camps that focus on indoors activities (outdoor time is just the playground),…read moreAvid4 is very different. The kids have focused activities every day that include biking, hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding as well as other activities like yoga. Older kids get to go climbing (how cool is that!). For most major activities the kids get safely transported in vans to nearby parks and reservoirs. I initially thought that my kid would get a limited experience (e.g. mountain biking in the parking lot, kayaking in a pool, etc). I was pleasantly surprised to find out that they actually provide even the littlest adventurers the full experience! This means that after the initial lessons in a flat area like a parking lot where beginners learn to bike and get comfortable, and more advanced kids to ride safely and learn new tricks, they actually get to go mountain biking on trails. Kayaking and paddle boarding is done at a local park or reservoirs. Hiking is done at a local park where others also go hiking. I'm not sure why I was expecting anything different (the experience but not the setting), but they actually go all in to truly give the kids the full outdoor adventure. If you're nervous for your little one or unsure whether she or he will like it, I suggest giving it a try for just a week and see how it goes. Every kid is different. I signed up my incoming 1st grader for just one week as I wasn't sure how he'd like it. At the end of it, he begged me to sign him up for more weeks, but unfortunately it was their last one. What makes this experience that much more special is that the counselors are young, energetic, encouraging and very motivating. They never push kids to do anything that they do not want to, but they try to motivate them to try at least once. They also work with different kids levels and skills to maintain a very safe environment. The equipment is top notch and in pretty much new condition (Specialized bikes, kayaks, paddle boards, floatation vests, etc.). The cherry on top is that on the last week they actually sell off most of the items they used at a great discount. My little guy attended the Campbell location last time as the Los Gatos location is new this season. He waited a whole year to be able to go again, and this time his brother will also join him. He was so excited after last year's experience that even his little brother is pumped up and looking forward to it. I highly recommend this camp.

Excellent summer camp. Can't recommend it enough. The staff are awesome. My son actually said at…read morethe end that he was sad it was over, that it was the best summer camp he has ever attended, and next year he wants to do their camp every single week. The kids are kept busy with a different activity each day: biking, hiking, paddle boarding, climbing and outdoor IQ. I think what makes the difference is the staff. They are constantly interacting with the kids, even during the game at the end when they are waiting to be picked up. They help the kids get to know each other, rather than leaving them to their own devices. My son didn't know anybody in the camp to begin with, but by the middle of the week he was exchanging contacts to play fortnite later in the day. Well worth every penny.

My 9 year old son loved Firecracker camp. I usually have to pry details of his day from him, but…read moreafter Firecracker camp he came home each evening bursting with details about the math and logic games he played and new terms he learned. After care was a huge hit too as he loved playing at the park. On the last day he begged to have this camp in his summer rotation.

Super disappointed, we paid for a week and ended up going for the first 2 days and skipped the last…read more3 days. If I would have known summer camp is just 2 college/high school student watching bunch a kids running around and playing on the structures at the park, I would go to a day care with AC, indoor bathroom and snacks. Why even sent a placement email asking parents about their children grade level if the instructors aren't capable of accommodating different grade levels. I was clear about my 3rd grader can do 4th and 5th grade math. Instead of learning anything useful, they were teaching kids if you have 2 apples, how can John and Jane split it evenly... The worst part is the last minute move from indoor facilities to a small park down the street. When I went to pick up the kid, everyone is just running around playing on the playground structures, 2 college/high school students are just sitting there watching their phones. No adult was engaging with the kids. Parents didn't receive any advance notice about the move, nor offered refund options since they change the location. I really wouldn't care if the location is comparable, but the tiny park was unfit for math or STEM instruction. Math summer camp here is a false advertisement, they don't teach any math strategies. My child didn't learn anything useful nor is she more excited about math. We really looked forward to this and even thought about signing up for more classes in the falls but now we felt cheated and would not recommend this to anyone.

My kiddo has attended Husky House for after school care and summer camp. The folks at Husky House…read morerun an incredible program. They keep the kids entertained, physically and mentally active, provide snacks and are just all around wonderful. The staff is very communicative and accommodating. I'm so grateful to have this reliable and trustworthy child care option close to home!

We were with Husky House for a year and a half - I LOVE them. Another reviewer stated they wished…read morethey could have given more than 5 stars (I wish the same). I can not say enough!!! I was so sad when we moved this year, the boys even asked if they could go back for the summer camps. We will see (because it is a little bit of a drive, but not out of the picture). The staff is amazing - thoughtful, kind, they love kids, and such a great atmosphere. The activities planned are well thought out and FUN. The boys loved it there - they are definitely one of the top after school programs we have ever been a part of.

We've been part of the Gan Ilan community for the past three years, and it's hard to put into words…read morejust how special it is. Our son spent two wonderful years here before transitioning to public elementary school, and now our daughter is thriving after a year in the toddler program (she started at 18 months). What makes this preschool stand out is its truly play-based philosophy and the emphasis on outdoor time. The kids spend so much time exploring the beautiful property--rain or shine--and it's clear how much they learn through play and nature. And I so appreciate how they come home happy, fulfilled, and absolutely exhausted every day! The teachers are absolutely incredible. They are warm, attentive, and deeply invested in the kids' growth and well-being. Our son grew in every way during his time here--physically, emotionally, socially--and we watched his confidence blossom. But more than anything, we're grateful for the community. Through this school, we've made lifelong friendships with other families, and our kids have formed strong, joyful bonds with their peers. It's a place where children and parents alike feel connected, supported, and engaged. We couldn't imagine a better place for our kids to begin their educational journey.

We have two children now at Gan Ilan and we have had such a positive experience. The teachers are…read morewarm, knowledgeable and communicative. The kids spend so much time engaged in creative play, especially outside in the garden. The school makes a wonderful effort to build community among families and we have made so many close friends. We are so happy with the quality of this school and its Jewish programming and will certainly be staying there when our next child is ready to start preschool.

Our daughter attended Avid4 for one Monday this summer. While she was enrolled for the full week,…read morewhen we picked her up that afternoon we discovered she was crying after being physically struck multiple times (bruises remained for almost a week) by one of the campers. We further learned that the same camper similarly struck other campers that same afternoon,. We were surprised to learn that Avid4 doesn't have a "no tolerance" policy for physical abuse, and made the decision to permit that camper to remain in the camp session for the rest of the week, at which point at great inconvenience my wife & I had to stay home with our traumatized daughter for the rest of the week, lacking a better "Plan B". Unsafe at any speed.

This is the first time I've put my kids in any kind of summer camp, so I was a little nervous…read moreputting trust into the unknown. I am so happy to say that my son has had a great time so far. The staff has been great, Nikki has been awesome, thank you. Not to mention that I applied for financial assistance through Avid4 adventure, because I am a single mom and these camps are not cheap, and was awarded with 75% off. I would absolutely recommend this program. My kids are very easy going and make friends quickly, so I don't have the challenge of a child that's more shy or less eager to try new things. But if you do, I don't think your child will have a hard time adjusting.