My two boys have been attending Academicise for years, both for summer camp and after-school…read moreprograms. They truly enjoy being there. The teachers are responsible, helpful, and supportive. The kids not only finish their homework on time, but they also receive extra practice packets to strengthen their learning. The summer camp is reasonably priced and thoughtfully organized, with creative weekly themes that keep the kids engaged. The food provided is nutritious and rotates biweekly, always including protein and fruit. You can tell they care for the children as if they were their own. Mr. Calvin is especially wonderful, he's very responsible, kind, and always willing to help. He communicates clearly and genuinely puts his heart into everything he does. We're so grateful to be part of this program!

Hands down one of the best, if not the best, after school programs in the SGV. This is a…read moregenerational family business with decades of experience in after school care. We like that Mr. Calvin (the school director) pays close attention to children's behavior and the way they talk. I have observed the children who attend the school, and they are all "good kids". Mr. Calvin also encourages healthy snacks which is very important to us. We joined Academicise for a few years now, and there's not a day when homework is not completed. Even when my kid had to miss the program for 1-2 days due to sickness, the homework is always completed by the due date. It is a huge relief for working parents. They also provide extra packages which are slightly higher than the current grade level. Vans with seatbelts are also available for pick up. We are very happy with Academicise. My kid enjoys it a lot too.

We absolutely love this art class for my 5-year-old! The teachers are so patient, encouraging, and…read morewonderful with kids. Every class is organized, creative, and fun, and my child is always excited to go back each week. I've seen such a big boost in confidence, creativity, and excitement for art since starting here. The projects are adorable and age-appropriate, but still let the kids express their own personalities. The staff also does an amazing job making every child feel included and proud of their work. The classroom atmosphere is welcoming, clean, and positive, and you can really tell how much care goes into the program. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a fun and enriching activity for their little one!

My 4yo daughter has had a wonderful time at Global Art Arcadia. Class sizes are small and Mrs…read more Sarah is so sweet, caring, and very thoughtful. Our daughter has brought home so many various art crafts, from paintings, drawings, crafts, clay pieces. The art and craft class is a wonderful introduction to all sorts of art mediums, and each class is clearly very well thought out. Our daughter loves putting her art on display! Highly recommended!

It's hard to put into words how much Kids Klub has meant to our family…read more Over the past few years, we've watched our daughter grow from a shy little girl into a confident, curious, kind, and independent young learner. The teachers and staff have played an enormous role in that journey. They have cared for her, encouraged her, celebrated her successes, and helped her grow every step of the way. As parents, there is no greater comfort than knowing your child is loved, safe, and excited to go to school each day. Kids Klub has given us that peace of mind and so much more. Thank you to the entire Kids Klub team for helping shape such an important chapter of our daughter's life. We will always be grateful for the memories, friendships, and foundation you have given her.

Overall the school is ok. The experience of your kid will very much be dependent on the assigned…read moreteacher/class. It is one of the most expensive in the area. Facility: 3 out 5 It is located in a warehouse/residential area. Not a lot of grass or trees in the back outdoor play area. The school building has no windows. The bathroom and cafeteria are big and open. The classrooms feel overcrowded. Teachers: 3 out of 5 Some of the teachers are great, patient and warm. Some are not. You can't choose the teachers and your child is simply placed in a class. Management staff: 2 out of 5 It can be difficult to get a response from upper management if you need something. It's frustrating to be on the waiting end when you need an answer to something about your child. They are not always available at the school or for a phone call. Curriculum: 4 out of 5 The curriculum is fun and educational. The lessons are interesting and seasonal, which is great. There are also Spanish and Mandarin class on some days. Cleanliness: 3 out of 5 The school is regularly cleaned, but it can feel messy sometimes because there are just so many kids. There was a Hand Foot Mouth disease outbreak in January.

The teachers are amazing, the curriculum is second to none and each child is treated with care. My…read moreson attended SOF from kindergarten to 8th grade. We are really happy with our time at SOF. We felt like it was a family environment and the teachers really care about the children. One thing we enjoyed is their really great Christmas and spring musical programs. They always have many activities for the children. Though it is a small school, it allows for a lower student to teacher ratio, giving children more confidence when asking questions, engage in group activities, and opportunities for one-on-one time with the teachers.

Often Christians schools get a bad wrap for tuition being too high but at Shield of Faith the…read moreprincipal works with you. It is in fact cheaper than most private schools. It is also gated and well secure for safety. This school is a hidden gem. Debbie Martinez has a heart for the Lord and for helping children know Jesus. She emphasizes love, agape love to be precise. She helped me when I was going through foster care, she helped me when I lost my grandpa to a heart attack, she even helped me in many other aspects of my life as well. It is because of this faculty that I have a even stronger foundation in my faith. It may not look like much but the education there is good, it helped me build study skills that equipped me for high school. but this school offered great financial help for me a child. Danny Knott the sports coach and teacher also build students to be strong believers, together these two helped me want to build a ministry. They don't just make a school educational but they also make this school a family. I recommend going, being deeply involved, and calling to sing your child up. If we're not for Debbie Martinez and Mr. Knott I wouldn't be the person I am today. This school taught me more than I could've learned in any other school and I've attended quite a few. God bless, Ryan C.

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.

When some of the boys aren't listening their ears get pulled. Mrs. Su and Mr. Kevin yell a lot…read more Your kid's ears might develop hearing problems. People sometimes get bullied here, by teachers and students. I wouldn't recommend.

Awesome place.. not just caring for kids but also caring parents.....parent was sick and lost…read morehis/her voice... Mrs Su did a home made kumquat drink for the parent..... kids feel lot of love and the parents too..

We traveled all the way across the Pacific from Taipei to Los Angeles and enrolled all five of our…read morekids (ages 8-11) at Camp Kids Klub. Honestly, we couldn't have asked for a better experience. At first, we were worried--the younger ones might experience culture shock, and the older ones might feel bored just "babysitting" their younger siblings. But on the very first day at pickup, those worries disappeared. The entire ride home was filled with singing, laughter, and chants they had learned at camp. After dinner that night, they even put on a mini pep rally in our living room, proudly cheering their group songs together. From that moment on, we knew this camp was something truly special. Every staff member we met was incredibly friendly, welcoming us with smiles that immediately put us at ease. As outsiders unfamiliar with the American school system, we felt completely confident leaving our children in their care. The camp provided first-class entertainment, activities, and most importantly--safety. Camp Kids Klub gave our children an unforgettable summer, one that blended fun, growth, and community in the best way possible. Save us a spot, because we'll absolutely be signing up again next summer!

My child has been at KidsKlub development Centers since kindergarten (he's now going into 3rd…read moregrade). We cannot say enough GREAT things about all of KidsKlub programming. This is the first year that my son is in the slightly older aged summer camp program at South Pasadena, and he is absolutely loving it! He comes home sharing about what they do (something he rarely does without coaxing) all of the trips that they take during the week, which at this time is three days out of five. He loves the counselors and leadership staff as do we. All of Camp KK staff is incredible. They are super responsive, accommodating, and most importantly, take wonderful care of the children. There are too many to name, but Ignacious, Debbie, the Executive Director, "Eor", "Crush", "Sketch" and "Smile" are but a few. Programming - I love that we can drop off as early as 730 am and pick up as late as 6pm. the children are taken to the beach every Friday, swimming 1x per week, and another super fun field trip 1x week as well. KK has been doing this for so long that they know exactly how to build the infrastructure to ensure our kids safety while having a blast. Thanks for making my son's summer exceptionally fun all while allowing us parents to keep our full work weeks in tact.

I will be forever grateful that my child got to experience the magic of Village Playgarden for two…read moreyears, and even five years later (he just turned 10!), he still wistfully recalls even the most minute details of the love and joy he felt there in the respectful, developmentally focused care of Ms. Kikanza and Papa Geoff. From feeding the goats to swinging high up in the sky amidst the oaks, he developed a reverence for nature, and a sense of wonder, learned how to be in community with others, and listened to stories that fed his soul. From hikes on the forest trails to collecting eggs from the chickens, from digging in the dirt to helping prepare the fresh vegan meals, to sewing pouches for treasures like acorns found along the way, it was childhood as it should be. Thank you, VPG! I should add that I know that the campus is in a new place now, but I also know that with Papa Geoff leading the way, the heart of the school, and the deep respect for children will always be there.

We cherish our time at Village. It's meant so much to our family. Yes, it was a terrific school for…read moreour little but it was really also a place for us as parents to grow and truly grasp what it means to BE parents in today's culture without sacrificing the values of the past that we hold dear. Ms. Molly's parenting classes, and all the community gatherings, where we could speak so openly and freely about the challenges of parenting were life changing. Our little one has such a foundation of love of community, kindness to all, generosity, love of nature, and brave and fiery spirit that was truly NURTURED & FOSTERED at Village. Best of all, this place has a sense of humor about it. We used to joke that it's Waldorf Light, or Waldorf but willing to crack a joke. Geoff and the whole crew are all super down to Earth, maybe the downest to earth in some ways. Always felt like we could come to them about anything, and we wouldn't be judged even if we were challenging the existing norms. We could truly bring ourselves, and they met us where we were, just like they say they're doing for the kids. Honestly, I wish I went to school here.

I've been coming here for years on and off. Clean facility . They have a water fountain and also…read morefiltered water for your reusable water bottles. You can usually find a free court but if not you can always reserve a court to guarantee you and your friends a place to play. They also have benches and tables to sit and snack on. Parking lot is great and they stop open late which is cool.

Wait times are bad It's kind of hot…read moreRestrooms are gross But badminton is life #shuttlecock 5 out of 5, am here more than home