We're looking for ways to enrich our homeschool. One of my friends introduced us to Scientific…read moreMayhem. I was a little hesitant, just because I've had meh experiences in the past with what I'll call "fad" science (I'm looking at you coding ninjas/robotics for 5 year olds), but I was willing to give it a shot. I'm so glad we did. Lisa was engaging and patient. Her activities were hands-on. She was able to simplify concepts for the kids in a way that, I think, really helped them understand. What really surprised me is that my 4 year old walked away happy, but so did my 9 year old. That's a big win in my book. And imagine my surprise when my 4 year old explained to dad what a polymer was over dinner. We were able to arrange a course for our group of children (since there are several of them), but I do hope that Lisa will consider opening up regular homeschool courses/mini-units as I think there's a real need for this in the Cincinnati homeschool community. My kids had fun and learned something new today, and I didn't have to clean anything up or gather supplies or even review the lesson beforehand. I felt in good hands.

Mosaic Center for Autism and Specialized Learning is what we've been waiting for. A center…read morespecializing to the needs of not only children with learning disabilities, but also providing much needed support for parents.

We have used Varsity Tutors twice for my college aged son and he was pleased with both in person…read moretutoring and FaceTime tutoring after the COVID-19 forced everyone to stay home. They are a very customer service oriented company and do their best to make sure the customer is happy. My son got the extra instruction he needed and was successful in both Calculus II and Physics. We will use them again if the need arises. Thank you

I've taken a motorcycle safety class here, a concealed carry permit here, and now I'm taking an…read moreAdobe Creative Suite class. All the instructors I've had have been top-notch, and the facilities themselves are really great. That along with the fact that classes are affordable? Great Oaks (of which Scarlet Oaks is one campus) is an asset to its communities.

My son had a pretty good ACT score but wanted a few more points to shore-up his college…read moreapplications for schools with selective admissions. Lauri visited our home, reviewed his high school course work, the details of his ACT scores and his weekly schedule. She also spent time assessing the subject areas where more study was needed. The tutor who was assigned to help was a great fit for our son. Once you realize that you have the right tutor, the in-home convenience cannot be overstated. Best part is that his composite score did go up, so we were pleased with the results. Throughout the process, Lauri was professional, helpful and flexible, as was our assigned tutor. Highly recommend ClubZ! In-Home Tutoring Services.

This review pertains to the archives that the Hebrew Union has and their staff, and not to the…read morecollege itself. During my junior year in the history program at the University of Cincinnati, we visited the Hebrew Union College to learn about their archives and how to do archival research for our junior topics research paper, a sort of precursor to our senior paper.I think it should be mentioned that the HUC does have some free parking in their lot and that you have to be buzzed in at the door to get inside due to security issues. Once inside, it becomes obvious that a lot of money and time has gone into making this building a state of the art, modern research center. During our visit, we were taken to a lecture room and given a talk on etiquette among other things, which was very reminiscent of some of the nicer rooms I have been in on the UC campus. However, what really stood out to me was how nice their archives and archival library were. Not only was the lady working at the desk extremely friendly, the space itself was spacious and definitely welcoming to people of all ages and backgrounds who were interested in learning about history by using primary documents. It should be noted that many of their documents are actually NOT related to the American Jewish experience as well and that they cover a wide variety of topics. Although I feel that the Hebrew Union College probably deserves more than three stars, I am refraining giving them more until I have a chance to come back and visit this wonderful research institute and its museum that we have right in our own back yard. Look for an update soon!

This place is amazing! Tools to tackle almost any project. The classes are small and VERY hands on…read more I just took my first class, CNC Router and came home with a sign for my crafting space that I designed and created.

Do you like to build things? Want to learn new skills? Do you have a project that you don't have a…read moretool for, and don't want to invest in the tool because it is way too expensive? Want to powder coat something? Then the Manufactory in Cincinnati is what you need. I took a tour of this place, and was amazed. I am a big proponent of the trades. There is not a single part of our society, our world, that isn't affected by the trades. We are so conditioned to think that college is the way to go, that you won't be successful without an expensive piece of paper that essentially says you spent a lot of money and can put up with four or more years of BS. That is simply not true. What would our world be without welders, metal workers, plumbers, printers, carpenters, mechanics, and/or a whole host of other skilled workers doing all of that stuff that is easy to take for granted? I constantly tell my son, "You don't HAVE to go to college to be successful and earn a good, solid living to support your family. What you DO need is a marketable skill (or skills), and the constant drive to be the best you can be in that skill. Some people are well cut out for college, and yes, the world needs college educated people so don't think I'm putting down the collegiate route. But the world also needs skilled tradesmen and craftsmen. Doors are open and available, you just have to make a choice and do your best, be the best in whatever endeavor you choose." I took a tour of this place on 25 July, brought my whole family out there. It was like being in a candy store to me. I was also watching my son, and the look on his face mirrored what I was feeling inside. My four things I was keenly interested in were the Bridgeport mill, the various lathes, the forge, and the CNC. They literally have everything from old school lathes to laser cutters. The business is run on a membership basis, much like a gym. And much like a gym, there are tools and such which require classes before use, such as the welding tools. Also, they have lessons for everything else, too. Just like a gym. In my opinion, you get a lot of value for your money if this is what you're interested in. And just to round off the experience, and perhaps what I like most about the trades, is that everyone there was so friendly. I find that to be true of people who are serious about trades, that they share skills and knowledge. There is nothing better than correctly creating the thing you want to create and seeing someone you are teaching create that first thing they want to create. Check them out if you're in the area. They offer free tours and I don't think you will be disappointed.