Last evening was my first visit to Park Books in Severna Park, a favorite spot for a number of my…read morefriends. I attended an author talk and book signing by Brad Meltzer. It was held upstairs in the community space. I was blown away by this facility, which also includes a lit lab and coffee/wine bar. I do love independent bookstores and this spot has really become a force in the local community. I can't wait to follow more of their special events.

Small, quiet, and locally-owned bookstore. I enjoyed browsing this little gem. Can't wait to check…read moreout their events!

C2 is a wonderful way to not only improve your grades, but to improve your scores too. C2 tutors…read moreare the best in maryland. Great place, with great people.

From the owner: C2 Education provides students with a clear roadmap to their dream college, including tutoring,…read moretest prep, and college counseling. All services are available online and in person at local centers. Our expert tutors help students with comprehensive K-12 tutoring and individualized test prep for the SAT, ACT, SSAT, ISEE, and AP exams. Call today for a free diagnostic test and consultation!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Smart Fit Kids. Not only do they create a safe, fun, and…read moresupportive environment every single day, but when an extremely unsafe bus incident occurred, Bixia and her staff went above and beyond to advocate for them and tirelessly pursued answers and solutions to ensure our children's safety. They communicated quickly, reassured us as parents, and made sure our children felt safe and protected. Knowing the team truly has our children's best interests at heart gives me so much peace of mind. We are incredibly grateful for their care and dedication!

Our two boys had a bad experience with this camp. One of our sons participated in the one focused…read moreon nutrition and cooking. He got very sick, and was one of three kids who were sent home in one day. We took him to the ER after learning he passed out at camp and after multiple calls with counselors and the owner, we still had no idea what happened to him. His symptoms were that of heat exhaustion or a concussion but the counselors' recalls of what happen were misaligned. In addition, from our son we learned that they had limited outdoor time and when he came home each day before his incident he said "I need to get my energy out, we stayed inside most of the day". I also noticed that the camper to counselor ratio was not great and was skeptical about sending both boys the following week. The next week we decided to send both boys to keep our schedules intact (I realize we should not have sent them after week one's incident) and they complained about the camp each day, saying they were stuck inside all day and they didn't do many activities. They also said the facilities were cramped and "dirty". On Wednesday there was a "suspected" lice outbreak. We pulled them out of the camp on Wednesday and they didn't attend the final days. Finally, unbeknownst to the camp counselors, our son exchanged one of his crocs with a new friends. We communicated with the counselors and owner to exchange the shoes and they were unwilling to help. They actually never replied to multiple emails and didn't return our call. Should my son have done that? No, of course not and I should have noticed before we headed home that Wednesday. But the lack of communication when we sought help, and the lack of oversight from their hired staff gives indication that the camp isn't run well and is overprescribed. The name SmartFit Kids is a misleading name for a camp that neither focuses on development, health or safety.

I was referred by a friend who had found Yolanda through Thumbtack. She had such a wonderful…read moreexperience, she passed her contact information along to me when I was looking for a reading tutor for my first grader. If you are looking for someone to just help your child through homework, a college tutor will do. If you are looking for someone to help your child really develop and progress, Yolanda is the perfect tutor for you. While her background and credentials are impressive, those things do not always equate to a having a good tutor. More than being a tutor, Yolanda will become your child's advocate alongside you. She is willing to go above and beyond to help your child and also always open and available to answer any questions or concerns you may have about your child. You will receive timely session updates on your child's progress so that you can really work with her to help your child. If you have any concerns about meeting online, let me assure you that the online experience is also wonderful. My son is actually more focused and has less distractions meeting online. He has his routine, getting his headphones on and getting the computer ready. He looks forward to his time with Ms. Yolanda! If you are serious about helping your child grow and develop, I would highly recommend Yolanda.

Yolanda has been a fantastic tutor for my 1st grader, very thorough and able to assess and provide…read moresupport. She is also accommodating with and able to suggest a variety of strategies for your child.

My 5th grade son was so thankful that I sent him there during strict virtual learning because he…read morecould enjoy the classroom experience again with friends and pencil and paper - according to him! The materials are relevant to the respective grades, the teachers are very kind and dedicated to their students' success. Kids will have to work extra hard to regain what was lost from school closure but that was necessary for them to thrive later on. I highly recommend Kumon to any parent who is looking for a professional tutor for their child.

From the owner: Kumon of Severna Park is part of the world's largest after-school math & reading program, helping…read morechildren of all ages become self-learners.

We took our granddaughter here on a Saturday and she really enjoyed it. The pleasant lady that…read moreinstructed her was simply fantastic. Great place for birthday parties or just taking a group of children of all ages for artwork sessions.

From the owner: Gotta Have HeART Studio isn’t just an art studio; It’s a creative community in the heart of Severna…read morePark! Founded by two sisters with a passion for art and teaching, we’re proud to offer classes and events for all ages from preschoolers discovering their creativity to adults looking for a fun night out. What makes us unique? A welcoming, family-friendly space designed to spark imagination. A wide variety of classes like After-School Art Lab, Tween Workshops, Homeschool Art, Mommy & Me, Senior Art, and more. Special pop-up events like Family Paint Night, Date Night, and seasonal workshops. Open Studio hours where you can drop in, choose your project, and create at your own pace. A strong connection to our local community! We love collaborating with neighbors, hosting private parties, and making art accessible to everyone. At Gotta Have HeART, it’s not about being perfect! It’s about having fun, trying new things, and leaving with something made from the heART.

The most amazing people who helped my son for 2 years through his journey with math+dyscalculia, he…read morehas progressed so much with the program to become a successful, confident young man. Amy, Maggie,Sam are amazing. While he was going through his struggles they then picked up coaching my older son with homework, organization and study skills I can't say enough about how fabulous they are with the diversity of skills and the leadership of Dr Perez

Our family was an ERG customer over an 11 year period for our two sons. The first half of that time…read morewas very positive and we regularly referred others to ERG. The next couple years not as good but adequate and our referrals ended. The last couple years a complete disappointment culminating in our decision to recently end the relationship. The quality of the tutors is not what it once was and the current Office Manager was unaware of the specifics of the ACT Program in which a son was recently enrolled and the results of the Program unsatisfactory for the cost. Our advice is to shop around as there are other options in the Severna Park area.

My daughter is 7 and has been receiving tutoring through Total Tutoring for several years. I…read morestarted my daughter young because I feel that her education is very important. At first the sessions were great! The tutors were effective and my daughter made a lot of progress in a short period of time. Honestly, I was very happy with the results of the tutoring sessions, and as a result, decided to have my daughter receive Spanish tutoring. I contacted Total Tutoring and organized for a spanish tutor to come to my house for weekly lessons. These sessions were scheduled for 30 minutes at the request of the tutor due to my daughters young age. The lessons began in September of last year, and as of today, she does not understand the phrase "Hola, como estas?". Needless to say her progress has been minimal. During the time my daughter has been receiving lessons from her tutor, Nannette Simmons, I noticed that she was consistently showing up late and leaving early which is discouraging considering the cost of each lesson. I contacted the agency to express my concerns and asked for a different tutor. I was told by Total Tutoring that they would try to find someone new to replace Nannette. Yesterday (December 2nd), the tutor again showed up late, so I decided to set a 30 minute timer. No surprise, the tutor was leaving early. I informed Nannette that should would no longer be tutoring my daughter and told her it was because she was consistently showing up late and leaving early. After each tutoring session we receive an email with a session summary; this is meant to highlight progress and address areas of weakness for my daughter to work on. I received the session report for the final summary and it was blank. I contacted Total Tutoring, cc'ing Nannette, expressing my opinion that this was unprofessional. I received an update session summary which was even more unprofessional!!! Nannette's updated session summary placed the blame entirely on my daughter!!! She took no responsibility for her actions. I responded to Total Tutoring again, extremely upset with the unprofessionalism shown by Nannette. Total Tutoring's reply was that they should have edited her comments before sending them to me. They took no responsibility for Nannette and did not acknowledge her unprofessionalism even knowing my frustration. They did not apologize for her comments, only stating I should not have seen them. Total Tutoring would get a higher review because they do have some good tutors, but customer service is key to me. I need professionalism and I need a good example for my daughter. I am active duty military and I have zero tolerance for adults who place blame everywhere but on themselves while taking no time for self-reflection. The images attached are images of the communications and session recaps as proof of this companies inability to remain professional.

Super tutoring service! We are so thankful to Kaitlin for matching us with David who is an…read moreexcellent tutor for my son. His professionalism, skills and knowledge in education, and warmth has been perfect for my son to make great progress academically. Highly recommend this tutoring service!!

Just started coming here for my daughter and she loves it so much, practically begging to add…read morereading as well. That's a very good sign. The owner is awesome, everyone wearing masks and limiting number of people inside during the pandemic. Very clean, organized. The waiting area has a large window for viewing with lots of chairs

From the owner: Kumon of Arnold is part of the world's largest after-school math & reading program, helping…read morechildren of all ages become self-learners.