We've been attending Camp Awesome for several years now. We always go for a few weeks of August. My…read morekiddos just love it. They splash around in the waves with staff and the staff is wonderful. The highlight is when the ice cream truck comes by after lunch and everyone buys a treat. All treats are pre packed with easy to read ingredients, so very accessible for those kiddos with food allergies too. All the classics - big sticks, ice cream sandwiches, bomb pops, jaw breakers, snowcones, pickles, banana on a stick, cotton candy buckets, paletas, and more. It's also one of the few camps where you purchase by the day vs the week, so the flexibility is great. It's California. Going to beach camp is a rite of passage. So is the sand you bring home in your car too.

We live in San Francisco but would go down to LA every summer so my boys can attend Camp Awesome!…read moreThat's how much they love this camp. Since I don't attend the camp myself, I asked my 10-year old what he liked about it and he said: "the staff is really friendly because even if you make a mistake and do something wrong, they don't yell at you. They let us play in the sand, there are tons of games and activities (there's a game where they said a certain type of action and you have to do it or you lose; there's also a game where we pair up in teams and capture the flag), we go to the ocean two or three times a day to swim and play games there. They're really nice and there's ice cream truck every day and pizza on Friday." Speaking of the staff, they are truly one of the best (especially Jessica!!!) and so responsive! Truly one of the best camps around. (I wish they have them in the Bay Area). Highly recommend!

HORRIBLE admin experience. They have zero interest in helping students at ALL. Totally…read moreunprofessional, including the Director of OTIS Extension- Terry Nauheim and Director of Disability Services Michelle Obergafoll. They have totally failed me, and not provided a safe inclusive work environment for people with disabilities, and in addition, they do not offer classes at reasonable hours of the day. Most of the classes go from 6- 10 PM, and that doesn't work for a person who has Lupus and chronic fatigue. Neither of these people could call when they had set appointments with me regarding my PAYING to attend school at OTIS. What a joke.

Attended the 2025 senior show and was impressed by all of the talent from the students. My son had…read morehis work on display and received many positive comments that will hopefully lead to working in the field of his expertise. From the fashion show to the graphic design departments displays, everything looked very professional. With quality instructors that push the students to do their best it's no wonder the show was a big hit. Great school if this is what you are into. Visit the school and you will see for yourself. Congratulations to the class of 2025

My daughter is a huge fan so I am, too! This is a costly camp with no fancy bells or whistles…read more(LAUSD location, no celebrity chef food/menu - yes, I'm referring to Steve & Kate's) but my daughter really enjoyed it. I was wary because her interests are mostly art and music but she really loved learning Minecraft, and interacting with the other students and staff. Very cute that they post photos and video blogs at the end of each day. Your child receives a nice thick cotton Planet Bravo t-shirt (nice advertising). Minus one star for the crappy afternoon snacks (the only provisions included with your tuition) of Capri Suns and chips. C'mon, Planet Bravo, you can definitely improve this. Also another minus- the last day (Friday) ends early for a wrap-up, awards ceremony. As a working parent, it's hard to swallow the expense of a camp when they close/wrap-up early. I felt like the students could have that hour for instruction/activity.

I now have 3 boys that have all gone to Planet Bravo. The older ones started out at the location…read morenear UCLA (because that was the only one then). My youngest one just finished his 2nd year at the Santa Monica location. He is going into 7th grade and would like to do Planet Bravo for the whole summer. What is their biggest strength? Their awesome counselors. And that is what is most important. They are both able to teach the kids and able to play with them and they are silly and goofy and everything that is wonderful about being a kid and loving to learn. As a woman, I respect (admire, love) that they hire many women and have lots of young girls who go to this camp. Let's see what else do I love: They post pictures and videos each day of camp. My kid watches these, cracks up and makes me watch them with him. Even if your kid doesn't go, you should look at these (try the Santa Monica location from the year 2013). So it's not for me (the parent) that they post these videos, it's for the kids. Now I will compare it with one of those "fancier" techno camps. When my oldest son aged out of PB, he and his brother went to ID Tech Camp at UCLA. It definitely has its good points, don't get me wrong. But it doesn't compare to Planet Bravo for the age group that PB serves. I wish PB would design a camp for older kids, too. My oldest son is now studying computer science at college, (disclaimer: he worked as a PB counselor for one summer), and has a fantastic internship this summer in Seattle. I think that his love for this field (and knowing it was a good match for him) was fostered during his early years at PB.

Our son loves So Fly Kids Camp. The activities are fun and they go on great field trips. Friday…read moreCarnival Day is always a welcome way to end the week.

We've been sending our two small children to winter, spring, and now summer camp at So Fly and we…read morecouldn't be happier with them. The kids have so much fun, and they love going back each time. I get very nervous sending my children to facilities that are outside of my control (thank you anxiety), but I've always felt comfortable sending them to SFK. Highly recommend!

My daughter is now 4 years old but have been going to chia seed since she was 2.5 years and we…read moreabsolutely love it. My daughter is Vietnamese and I don't speak any lick of Chinese and she had learned a lot! She would come home and sing the Chinese songs and learned how to count. I would sometimes test her on certain words and use google translate to see if she's correct. My daughter has been very independent at home as well so the Montessori practices are working for her. Ms.Roland and the teachers there are so sweet and caring. She loves it there and all her friends she has made there.

The teacher is professional, humorous and patient, and helps the curious children a lot.read more

My wife and I took the beginner pottery class at Good Dirt LA with Amber, and it was such a great…read moreexperience. We had an absolute blast from start to finish. Amber made the class really fun and approachable--she's incredibly knowledgeable but explains everything in a way that makes you feel comfortable, even if it's your first time touching clay. The studio itself is beautiful--clean, welcoming, and just a really cute, inspiring space to create in. You can tell a lot of thought went into the vibe of the place. It made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this class for anyone looking to try something new, have a fun date, or just get creative. We'll definitely be back!

Attended a class with a couple friends - what a fun experience! We learned some of the basics of…read morewheel throwing and made a couple pieces. We pick up our finished items in a couple weeks and I can't wait to sew how they turn out! Seriously considering taking one of their boot camps to dive deeper into learning about pottery and creating one of a kind pieces.

We cannot say enough incredible things about Code Ninjas. From day one, the team has created such a…read morepositive, engaging, and inspiring environment for our son, Nathan. He absolutely loves going each week--what started as hands-on STEM activities like robotics and science projects has grown into so much more. We've seen his confidence, problem-solving skills, and creativity flourish in ways that truly impress us. What stands out most is how intentional and thoughtful the staff is with each child's development. They meet kids where they are, encourage curiosity, and make learning genuinely fun. It's rare to find a place that blends education, excitement, and personal growth this well. We also want to specifically recognize the incredible effort that went into the Northrop Grumman Space Park Tour. It was an unforgettable experience for our family and clearly the result of a tremendous amount of coordination, planning, and care. Offering something of that caliber to the community--at no cost--is truly above and beyond. On a personal note, the event meant even more to us than you may realize. Bringing Nathan to Northrop was deeply meaningful--my mother, who recently passed away, dedicated 43 years of her career there, and my father also spent over 20 years with the company. To be able to share that connection with our son in such a thoughtful and inspiring setting was incredibly special for our family. We are so grateful to be part of the Code Ninjas community. The impact you're making on kids--and families--does not go unnoticed. Thank you for your passion, your effort, and for creating opportunities that truly make a difference.

My kids have returned over the years to join Code Ninjas for coding, Minecraft camp, mobile app…read morecreation camp and the annual El Segundo great puzzle hunts. The summer camps are great! It's a balance of brain exercises and fun. My boys have said each year that these are the best camps all summer. Being snarky pre-teens, my boys are pretty hard to impress on a daily basis - take it from me, this is high praise. I expected my boys to have rated coding above chess, biology, chemistry and sewing camp. I make them do those camps to learn and prevent the summer slide. But, guess what, my boys rated Code Ninjas above surfing (!), karate, tennis, beach play, and soccer summer camps. They are avid soccer players and have friends in those team sports. I just assumed my boys would rank those camps the highest. Year over year, my kids say Code Ninjas hosts the best camps and they beg to return. Code Ninjas offers a range of courses and camps. They accept a broad age range - younger than I imagined. Youngest kids can start with Scratch-based activities. The after school program, I hear, is rigorous and more academically oriented. Facilities are well lit, colorful and filled with new technology. There are areas with good games for brain breaks. Teachers are attentive and caring. Owner is involved in the day-to-day operations. The owner's dad takes all the pictures as a proud dad and social media king. :) It's a nice family owned business. I like that Code Ninjas hosts events to inspire and challenge kids: - speaker events from entrepreneurs - show and tell events with high school robotics teams - community building events like the great annual El Segundo Puzzle Hunt -- it's fantastic (and tricky) screen-free fun for the whole family all around town - service events like making meal kits with Rise Against Hunger with the local Rotary Club - STEM events like visiting the local water treatment facility Coding is pretty hot right now. This was a nice place to let the boys try their hand at it

I think this would be a better place for kids to play at IF they cleaned the toys (play food,…read morekitchen, houses) I brought my grandson after this summer and the cars have no steering wheels and doors are missing to the kitchen cabinets. Like seven cabinet doors. Everything but the floors are dirty. I'd expect better being in Manhattan Beach. Please replace the old and bring in some new. Thank you!

My son and I used to love this place but the limited hours for drop-in play (plus you need a…read morereservation) just makes this more difficult. I definitely miss the pre-pandemic days. Employees seem more interested in socializing than monitoring the play structure so there's a lot of climbing up the slide and other general behavior that could use some reminders.