I can't even begin to express how amazing this center is! All three of our children have attended…read moreWACC since starting elementary school, and our youngest two participated in their Junior K program (known as Little Acres). Miss Julie and the Little Acres teachers are wonderful - they are kind, patient, and passionate about education and child development. The program is very well developed, and keeps the children engaged and interested in exploring and learning. Our kids have thrived under their care and direction, and were more than prepared to take on Kindergarten! Additionally, the after school care program was a wonderful bonus to allow for extended care. All the after school care teachers are engaging, fun, creative and clearly dedicated to childhood learning and development. Overall it's an extremely well-run program, and we could not be happier to have WACC as a part of our kid's lives. Our kids are always so happy at the center, it's often the highlight of their day!

I couldn't recommend Walnut Acres Children Center more! I use to have a shy kiddo and he has all…read morethe confidence now. The teachers are amazing, both of my boys love all the activities and they are so creative. As soon as can start your kids at the Children Center you should! It prepares them for school and they create life long relationships.

The coaches here are so great at explaining how to use proper body mechanics to complete moves…read more They even go over what can happen if done wrong. Coach Allen, Coach Tony, and Coach Travis are all very encouraging and supportive with all their students

Awesome place with GREAT instructors who teach and make sure every kid is safe!! It's my child's…read morefavorite day of the week!!

I absolutely love Nancy and everyone at Castle Rock Arabians. My daughter loved her week at camp…read morethrough spring break and it never would have happened if it weren't for Nancy. I have 3 kids, my oldest child was shot with a shotgun and blinded while participating in a junior pheasant hunt hosted by the state of California when he was 11 years old. This has made it very difficult for me to go back to work full time and even more difficult to pay for things like a week long horseback riding camp. When my 9 yr old daughter asked me if she could go to horse camp I heard $$$$$ and thought that it would never happen, but I took a chance and called Nancy and see what I could do. I didn't tell Nancy about my son or monetary hardship, but she could tell by my reaction when she told me the price that I couldn't really afford it. Nancy asked me if I knew anything about horses or office work and when I told her I used to be an office manager she asked me to work for her at the ranch a couple days a week in trade for my daughter to go to camp. Of course I jumped at the opportunity. Not only did my daughter get to go to camp but I got to go with her and was able to see how much fun she was having and she really was having the best time. She loved the girls that worked with her, as well as riding and grooming the horses. At the end of the day she would go on and on about all the fun things they did and how much she loved camp and all her new friends which I later found out were the apprentices. I believe that is what makes them different, the apprentices. Even though there are always 4 adult trainers running the camp the apprentices are the ones the kids seem to bond with the most. The young adults that work there are experienced riders who have been riding and training for years and know what they are doing. Nancy doesn't let just anyone that wants to work there work with the kids. They have to have a lot of experience and knowledge just to be considered for the apprenticeship program and eventually a proven ability to teach . They have to earn the right to participate in camp and teach lessons. They start at the bottom and work their way up to apprentice trainer. This means they had to clean stalls, feed and groom horses, and work on the ranch. As you can imagine I am a bit overprotective when it comes to my kids after what happened with my son and I can say I believe it was not only safe but a lot of fun for all the kids . I got the chance to know most of the apprentices and they are some of the most responsible young women and men that I have met in a very long time. There have been times that appointments have gotten mixed up or people have gotten mixed around but that happens everywhere and anytime a customer is unhappy with their experience Nancy personally addresses the issue and does her best to make them happy. I intend to continue working for Nancy in order for my daughter to continue enjoying the lessons and camp as much as possible and because I enjoy being there with Nancy and the Rebecka. I would not allow my daughter to go back if I thought it was not safe or if there were un qualified staff or instructors working with her. I highly recommend Castle Rock Arabians to everyone that will listen.

My review has been a long time brewing, mostly because I thought, who is going to care what I think…read moreof my experience at Castle Rock? I signed my kids up for a week-long horse camp experience. Since it was the first time they'd be in a camp setting and with people I didn't know, I stuck around the first morning. I'm glad I did! It was blistering hot, and there was minimal shade. There were at least 40 kids ranging in age from 5 to 12. No adult was to be seen. No water available. No place to really sit down. The "leaders" were all between 14 and 17 - clearly they all knew each other and hung out in a cluster while the campers tried to figure themselves out. There were a couple of horseback rides around a ring. Then go sit down. Then the next group of kids got on and walked, then sat down. Sitting down meant sitting on a rock or dirt in the hot sun. After one hour, I took my kids and we left. Very disappointing, poorly organized, and for $600+ per student for 4 days ... a rip-off.

We have a shy first grader who is apprehensive of new situations. The counselors made him feel…read morecomfortable and now he is loving camp. They offer a wide range of fun activities like archery, boating, swimming, etc

I used to be a camper here for one summer and when we were leaving to the annual camping trip in…read morethe Oakland hills our counselor left our entire group in a locked van for almost 45 mins in over 90 degree heat. I remember one or two people had luckily filled their water bottles or I think it would have been a lot different. When we got to the camp site we set up tarps and just put our sleeping bags on them with no cover. In the morning a bunch of white spiders were crawling on everyone and got in all of our bags. On that trip that gave us salad from a literal trash bag.

We love the after-school program at KidsFitZone! My 5 year old has a lot of fun, has made many…read morefriends, and gets his energy out in a healthy way. The facility is very clean and the staff is kind and supportive. They maintain open communication daily with us and send lots of pictures/videos of our son having fun, doing homework, eating snacks, etc. Highly recommend KidsFitZone!

I am so thankful we found this place. My daughter loves it, more than school she says :). She is…read moreexposed to all sorts of activities, different age groups, and kids from across BUSD. She's always so excited to see her older friends from KFZ at school. She has gotten so much more resilient through this program. The teachers are amazing and super responsive, we get pictures everyday so we always know and can see what she's up to. Thank you KFZ!

We had heard good things about Mathnasium from a family friend and I wanted my oldest to have a…read morestrong understanding of the foundations of math so we signed up my daughter. She enjoys going (especially when she would run into friends who were attending the same time slot as her) and earning cards to purchase snacks and prizes. She has been going for about two years and we are happy with how she is doing in math so we signed up her younger sister (who has been going for about a year). Both our girls seem very confident in their math and we've referred many friends (who ended up signing up) to the Center. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, especially the Owner/Center Director, Revati. She is approachable, understanding and warm. You can tell that she wants to make math fun and approachable for the children. She also keeps parents informed on their child's progress by talking to you at pick up/drop off or letting you know that she's available to meet anytime if you need to speak with her regarding your child's progress. She also makes sure kids cross safely while walking in the crosswalk, to cross the street. I will continue to recommend Mathnasium to those looking for math assistance/practice for their child(ren).

My daughter started at Mathnasium Walnut Creek at grade level last year and she's now working about…read morea year ahead of grade level. What's worked for us is the structure: they binder system gives focused practice and a regimented program. We get progress updates so I know what she's working on and what she's proficient at. The staff is friendly and genuinely looking to help, and the student instructors are engaging. Scheduling has been easy to work around sports and school, and their rewards system gives her a little extra motivation, she hasn't complained about going yet.. Overall, we've seen consistent progress and growing confidence. We've been happy with the results and the experience here.

My kids favorite summer camp for multiple years in a row. They got to hold chickens, milk goats,…read moretake adventurous hikes, and learn to ride horses. The counselors are great with the kids.

Highly recommend sending your child here! I've been sending my oldest here for years now and she's…read morelearned so many valuable skills on how to take care of animals and herself if ever in the wild. She especially loves the horse and archery program. All the years we've been here the staff has been nothing but nice and welcoming! My oldest was having a hard time figuring out what she wanted to do after school and this has been the perfect solution! She's loved every bit of it! Thank you Sienna Ranch for all these amazing years!