My son attended his first season at Camp Adventurewood in 2023 - it was his first experience at a…read moresummer camp and he was a little nervous and shy but all his counselors made him feel so welcome and comfortable and after the first day he was hooked! He loved the variety of activities and made so many new friends. He came home with fun stories each day. I loved that they offered a variety of options from 2 days/week to 5 days. We returned last summer and an unexpected and sudden medical event threw our summer for a loop. They were beyond kind and accommodating. Michael, the owner, personally made sure we were taken care of at a very scary time and was just incredibly kind and communicative. I can't thank him and his staff enough for the support. I would recommend this camp for any family. Its like a classic, old-school summer day camp experience!

My son attended Adventurewood camp for the first time this week. For the most part he enjoyed…read morehimself -- particularly the characters they introduce throughout the week. However, we decided to pull him out for next week because of a very disturbing situation. He shared that a counselor had pushed him with both hands on his shoulders during a capture the flag activity. He had dropped his flag and was putting it back on when a counselor (he didn't know her name) pushed him back hard enough to make him lose his balance and fall. She also barked "you need to reset!" She didn't ask if he was ok or help him up. You'd think if this was an accidental push and he fell over she would say something like "sorry bud are you ok? Here let me help you up" but nope, not a word. A friend he's attending camp with witnessed the whole incident. Since I pick them both up in the afternoons they both recounted this situation to me and both of them noted how inappropriate her behavior was. I immediately reached out to Michael, the owner of the camp. He said he wanted to identify this counselor and get her side of the story. Understandable. My son felt uncomfortable going back the next day but I reassured him it would be handled and offered to drop him off in the morning and stick around to talk to Michael and the counselor. I wanted him to feel safe. Michael identified her (her name is Carson) and said he wanted to talk to her first, which he did a few feet away from me. I heard her say she didn't push him. They then walked over to me and she again denied everything. So we asked both kids to come over and recount what happened. They both did -- in front of her -- and reiterated she pushed him. She denied even touching him. So Michael suggests at this point that perhaps it was an accident and my son responds by saying "how do you push someone like that by accident?!" No response. So I ask her, are you saying these kids are lying? She again said she didn't touch him and at this point we send the kids away. I'm incensed because not only does she gaslight both of them to their face but tells this bold faced lie to her boss in front of the campers and me. I tell her I believe them and I think she's the one lying. At this point she gives me this dirty look - angry, irritated and almost rolls her eyes at me. I turn to Michael and say "and now she's giving ME an attitude?!" Unbelievable. In a follow up call, he tells me how good of a person she is and that this is shocking for him to hear but that she doesn't seem like someone who would do something like this...that she's getting her teacher credentials and he knows her really well. I am getting the vibe he doesn't actually believe any of this and he sounds very skeptical. I respond by telling him that it's almost always surprising when people exhibit bad behavior and that even teachers do bad things...that doesn't make her any more credible in my eyes. He acknowledged that. In fact, it's worse because I would be really concerned to have someone like that teaching a kid. Lack of empathy, accountability, and integrity. I mean, I think it's great he's trying to have her back but there are moments in life when you need to draw a line and act swiftly...these are one of those moments. Because ultimately, this impacts the reputation of your camp. I told him that it would be good to offer training to his staff in case this ever happens again in the future and honestly he sounded baffled and asked me to clarify...I said well maybe tell your staff not to give dirty looks to a mom who's clearly upset that her son just got pushed by a grown adult at summer camp?? I told him that the response to this situation could've resulted in a totally different outcome. Had she said something like "I really don't recall pushing you but if I inadvertently did and made you feel bad I'm sorry - I didn't mean to do that" - I would've went home that morning feeling fine about the situation. When I told him this he said that he's not going to police all her reactions, that she's still young, that she's still learning and made all kinds of excuses for her. Exhausting. Apparently she got a "warning" and will sit out of the flag activity (umm, ok...). He seems like a smart guy and wish him nothing but success in the future and I was earnestly trying to offer advice for how to handle a situation like this better but it fell on deaf ears. I really hope that some kind of learning comes out of this for both of them. Oh and to top it off, my son's friend told her mom that Carson was giving her looks several times throughout the day today and when she asked what kind she said "side eye" looks. NOT COOL. My son also said she was kind of mean to him but wondering why they were even in close proximity when Michael said they'd absolutely be separated and would not see each other? Validates we both made the right choice by pulling them both out. He offered a refund but I'm still pissed about the situation.

It's fun to stay at the YMCA, especially in DTLA…read more Open 5:30 am - 9:00 pm Monday through Friday and as early as 8 to 9 am Saturday and Sunday til the afternoon. The Ketchum location, named after the late Stuart M Ketchum, a huge philanthropist, civic leader and real estate mogul. Is very modern and stylish on the outside and the in. If you want to volunteer for various programs you can do so via their online portal. Opportunities from Sports Assistant to Food Distribution and more. YMCA Downtown LA partners up with great groups such as the LA Food Bank, LA Civil Rights, Students Run LA, American Red Cross and numerous others. Passing through on a Saturday morning, the fitness area was filled. And they offer some great wellness programs including group exercise, various indoor sports and even online programs. Check out their youth and adult programs ranging from hobbies and sports to summer camps and workshops. Additionally the DTLA Y has monthly, annual and day pass memberships. And their layout as well as the outdoor landscape with beautiful statues, colors, designs, etc... that make all feel welcome.

Set up a tour and pass and they both called and emailed me several times to confirm. Got there on…read moretime and they acted like they had no idea, and proceeded to ignore me. Get your s*** together!

Incredible! I just took my first adult Wednesday class. And there was no hesitation in my mind to…read moresign up for a package. This is such a gem! To learn these skills in a supportive environment with wonderful classical music surrounded by art everything included it's amazing! Just in a 2-hour session. I took home new skills to apply to my own work. The teacher was phenomenal! Incredibly well-versed, very talented, and passionate, along with humble and inspiring. Love it.

My 5 year old absolutely loves taking art classes here. He gets to work on his pencil grip and flex…read morehis creative side without feeling pressured. Every single art work he brings home has been high quality.

Camp is novel for giving the kids the experience to play at Dodger Stadium... which is the main…read moredraw. However, I witness a lack of staff and disregard for safey. The kids rotate through various stations and during the "play game station" there were roughly 30 kids in the outfield. I saw a kid get carted out on first day and the second day 2 kids collided with each other. The camp should be more staffed and prioritize safety first. Seems like they would rather enroll as many kids as possible with the less number of staff.

This camp is incredible. Playing on the Dodgers home turf amounted to "Field of Dreams" epic-ness…read morefor my 7-year-old son, and I was surprised by how much access they had: getting to sit in the dugouts, pitch in the bullpen, tour the stadium and have multiple player sightings, including Q&A sessions with both Kike Hernandez and Kyle Garlick. They got some cool swag to take home, as well as memories for a lifetime. It's definitely pricey, but was worth every penny. (And four Dodgers tickets are included in the price). My son rated it "best camp ever."

This summer camp program grew out of an in-school knitting club at my step-daughter's elementary…read moreschool. She has been attending and it's a really sweet program where she has learned to knit and crochet. I'm excited for her to attend this camp this summer.

From the owner: Downtime without the Screentime. We host in-person knitting…read moreand crochet circles for teens and adolescents.

I took a wax ring casting workshop where I got to design my own ring. It was challenging but lots…read moreof fun! The entire class consisted of step-by-step instructions on how to size, carve and etch a design on a wax mold. Once complete, you attach your name and contact info on a card so that it can be shipped to you once it has been cast into a brass (or silver) ring. You really learn what goes into designing a piece of jewelry- would definitely take this class again. Will have to remember to post a photo of the finished piece after I receive it!

I took the pressed flower candle making class. It was very easy to follow instructions, fun, and…read moreeveryone's candle turned out lovely. You are given a kit that includes all the items you need to make the candle in class and for you to use at home. I knocked down one star bc I ended up paying a minimal fee ($2) for parking as the class went just a little over 2hrs which is the validation period.

I've been attending water fitness classes at the YMCA, and I wanted to share my appreciation for…read moreour new instructor, CD Bradley. He brings amazing energy to every class and clearly puts a lot of effort into making the sessions fun and engaging. I especially love how he mixes music, including Korean songs, which makes the class feel more inclusive and enjoyable for many of us. While he may be different from previous instructors, it's clear that he is working very hard in his own way, and many of us truly enjoy his classes. His positive attitude and dedication really stand out. Thank you to the YMCA for supporting such passionate instructors!

Recently, I was in LA for a conference which ended at 5 p.m. at the LINE hotel. Rather than…read moreimmediately drive home to San Diego (3.5+ hours at that time), I decided to use my YMCA membership to check out the Anderson Munger YMCA in Koreatown. A large parking structure is next to the facility, which validates parking (mine was only $1 for around 3 hours). Johnny at the front desk was friendly upon check-in and got me all set up to join the K-Pop Step, Strength and Dance class with Rae (sp?). Locker room facilities are a bit dated, and reminded me of high school in the 90s. Thanks to you fellow Yelpers, I knew to bring my master lock (also from the 90s), and was able to get out of my professional clothes and into my workout attire, safely stowing my belongings without a problem. Rae led a spirited class, which included light weightlifting, step aerobics, HIIT, and a little bit of dance all to the backbeat of popular K-Pop songs. It was a blast! I wish that they offered this class back home at my YMCA in San Diego. (Pro tip - bring your own workout mat. They offer them, but they need to be refreshed.) Sadly, this facility lacks a water bottle filling station, so be sure to bring a full bottle of water, or be prepared to use an old-school water fountain. Shower facilities could be modernized along with the locker room. After class, walk to Gol Tong down the street and treat yourself to some tasty Korean Chicken! Next time I'm in Koreatown, I'll definitely be coming back to the Anderson Munger YMCA for a class!

I know my son isn't always the easiest, but to arrive and find him unattended in the parking lot is…read moreF****** UNACCEPTABLE!!!! Oh, and they didn't even call us till 3 hrs later to ask if we took him without signing him out?!? 3 hours before they noticed he was gone! For the money they are charging, the lack of care and the councilor's lack of training is appalling. My son said the councilor yelled at him and called him a bad kid in front of everyone... not ok. So done with this place.

Great Camp. What matters to me the most is whether my kid is having fun.... She Had A Blast! We…read moreenrolled 4 wks ( Galileo Makers: Materials Challenge , Road Trip Adventure , Space Explorers , The Incredible Human Body). She had so much fun each day and I also enjoy seeing all the projects she brought home on Friday. Stuff are super friendly and passionate. You can tell they enjoy be part of the camp. I do wish they have more activities during the extended hours, seems the activities are limited and they just go out and play. None the less, still a great camp. We will come back next year. See you next summer, Galileo!

OMG where to start? Manu is the real deal, warm hearted, smiley, and after a week away with her my…read morekids (8 and 9, completely different personalities and likes) both ADORED her. Manu's helpers felt great too. I liked SO much about this camp. My kids still talk about the amazing camp food, still clutch their little tins of survival tools, and still walk a little taller because they know a little more about the nature we live in and how to handle it. Go Camp Manu!

What a wonderful, cool, resourceful person Manu is. I contacted her during quarantine to find some…read morelow population river spots to bring my four year old daughter and Manu sent me exact locations of beautiful adventures and spent an hour on the phone with me, going over all kinds of safety suggestions for outdoor adventures. I now have an emergency kit packed in my backpack that makes me feel so much more at ease when I go exploring I so hope we can be a part of her Camp next year.

My 6-year-old son has been attending Got Game Camp for the last two years, and he absolutely loves…read moreit! He has participated in summer camp, Thanksgiving camp, and several non-school day single-day camps, and every single time he comes home happy, energized, and excited to go back. He especially loves all the sports activities and the way the coaches make everything fun, engaging, and positive. The coaches are incredibly personable and truly have the best interests of the kids at heart. The relationships they build are genuine. My son feels valued, supported, and loved by the adults who work with him. We couldn't be more grateful for Got Game Camp and the experiences they provide. It's a program we trust completely, and we're so happy to continue sending our son!

My 5 year old daughter attended the Thanksgiving and winter break camps. She made lots of new…read morefriends and enjoyed all of the creative activities and games at camp! I loved how responsive and kind all of the coaches were. We will send her in the summer as well!