I had my son try a trial class at KJ Elite Sports, and unfortunately our experience was very…read moredisappointing. My son is in first grade and has special needs (ASD), and the owner was fully aware of this before the class. During class he was doing flips, which the main coach didn't correct or redirect in a constructive way. When that coach subbed out, the next coach stepped in and immediately resorted to yelling and using threats to try to "fix" his behavior. My son didn't understand why he was suddenly in trouble, and instead of helping him, they isolated him for the rest of the class. What hurt the most was at the end--every participant got a high five from the coaches, but when it was my son's turn, the coach very deliberately pulled their hand away from him. That was unnecessarily cruel and humiliating. I would never recommend this place for families, especially those with children who may need a little extra patience and understanding.

I highly recommend KJ Elite sports! Coach Zoe is my daughter's coach and I really appreciate how…read moredetailed she is when she is teaching lessons and classes. My daughter has learned so much and progressed so much since we started coming to KJ elite sports. The entire staff and front desk is so friendly and helpful. My daughter is really looking forward to her competition in a few months with them.

Great 2014 experience for our son. We will be back! The staff and the volunteer support was…read moreexcellent and a fun/safe environment for the kids. I highly recommend this program for any parent and child. Thank you very much Atlantic Little League!

As a person who played here, I loved it. The coaches helped me improve so much and I felt like they…read morewere very nice people. Compared to other clubs I played at, I prefer this one the most.

In my opinion, this club is a waste of time. Been in the club scene for many years. These are…read moredisorganized rookies looking to play. Website is completely out of date as much as 2 years, facebook page is the same. Staff made it clear on signing day that administrator is on a money grab. We have had the same tournament schedule with other clubs with same price, while the other clubs offered 2 flights and hotels to LA, Central Coast can afford none. With the same tournaments, as other clubs. In addition. . . bonus surprises . . many of them, , , Play-n-stay fees 2 days before the tournaments costing $100s extra, not to mention fees for the same tourneys you get free in other clubs. Coaches mislead the kids that show and participate into thinking they play because they attend and favoritism is rampant. This is not a club but rather a collection of well off kids creating factions within the team. There was a clear delineation and team play was not part of the agenda. Coaches bad mouthed players to other players and did not hold back on there feelings for the director. Halfway through, parents were bombing text back and forth about where the heck the money was going along with the surprise play fees. Volleyball has become an expensive upper class sport. Over the years I have witnessed many kids drop from the sport due to elitist attitudes, cliques, favoritism and outright lies of participation. but I have never witnessed a more disorganized unprofessional club. All clubs have there issues and you have to let the kids be kids, but the possible money grab here is really weird....the parents allowing it is weirder still. Shop the club for your kids. Don't settle because they are close.

Our daughter who will soon be turning twelve years old attended phase 1 this summer on the…read morerecommendation of a friend who attended phase 2 this year. It was her first summer camp and her first time away from home with people she hadn't met before. She had a wonderful experience all around. She mentioned that the meals were great and the camp songs and activities were fun. For her, the week picked up in intensity on Wednesday when they went for an overnight backpacking trip. It was her most challenging experience but also the highlight of her week. She experienced home sickness the first day, but that faded away by the second day. She made good friends with some of the girls and boys in her group. Everybody seemed to be helpful and supportive of each other. As a parent of an Eagle Scout boy, I remember attending his first two summer camps as an adult troop leader. So I felt a little anxious not being able to be there with my daughter at her first summer camp. The weather in this area was in the high 80s in the morning and mid 50s in the evening for the second week of July that my daughter attended. A two person tent and a warm sleeping bag and pad with an inflatable pillow were perfect for her. The campsites were under trees and their shade made for a pleasant stay even during the warmest part of the day. The warmest it got for my daughter was on the backpacking hike up a hill, but she also forgot to wear her hat. Kids were constantly reminded to drink water. They also made frequent stops to rest and hydrate. My daughter showered twice in the six days she was there and that along with some wet wipes she took were enough for her. They were required to wear their swimsuits when they showered. I must say that my daughter has always been a scared-y cat when it comes to bugs (spiders, bees, mosquitoes, ants) and splinters. Nevertheless, none of these seem to have been an issue, or not enough for her to notice. She only used the insect repellent once, and even though she said she got bit by mosquitoes a couple of times, we couldn't find any signs of bites, rashes or scratches when she got home. In all, it was a positive growing experience for her and she is very likely to return next year. On the night she came home, she cried before going to sleep because she missed the friends she made and the songs they sang. The possibility that they might not see each other again made her sad. We told her that is part of growing up. I wrote this review because my daughter wanted me to share her experience so that it may be helpful to others. I agree that every person is different and have different reactions to similar situations. Being away from home or sleeping in a tent for the first time is not for everyone ... you can ask my wife, who is definitely not the outdoor type .... she is the glamping type :) As another reviewer posted, phase one had the largest group of kids, followed by phase two and then phase three. Middle school and high school academics, club and school sports, and online and extracurricular activities give teenagers so much to choose these days. As they grow their interest change and they opt to purse other activities. Still, it is amazing and commendable to see some of them continue to do summer camps and return to mentor the younger children.

Our 13 year old son attended Phase 2 as a first timer this year. It was a fantastic experience all…read morearound; he came back with a new confidence, passion for leadership, and sense of self that we had not seen before. Drop-off was extremely smooth, and kids are whisked away before any anxieties (on either kids' or parents' part) can set in. I understand from our son that the first 48 hours was most challenging in terms of settling into a no-phone routing, not being able to reach out to family and friends and having to adapt to his group, which he took to immediately. By day three he was 110% in, and we hope that some of the friendships made will last for life. As parents, there is always a concern in the back of your mind that the week might have have been miserable, and it was so enthralling to see them march into their graduation ceremony on the pickup morning, cheering singing and laughing together. Safety was paramount; the kids were kept very well fed and hydrated. It sounds as though the worst emergencies were a couple of hornets and some aggressive ants, but the camp and leadership were well prepared. Our son had nothing but good things to say about the other campers, the camp leaders, and the adult leadership; he felt that all were very strong and genuinely cared for him and his fellow campers. All in all, it' was an incredible experience. He can't wait to go back next year and is hoping that he can qualify for staff leadership in the future.

If you are looking for quality judo technique and a dedicated environment with a great sensei, this…read moreis the club. Our kids have been attending for almost 10 years and Sensei Bob has taken them under his inspirational wing. Come check it out!

Porter Youth Center offers before and after school care, summer programs, and teen programs. Our…read morechild has attended for a year, through both a summer session and his Kindergarten school year. We love Porter and the people who work there. They have a variety of activities for the kids, offer breakfast before school and snacks in the afternoon, and have genuine care and concern for the children. Unfortunately, as it is located on the former Fort Ord, now the Ord Military Community, and it is funded in part by the Department of Defense, recently DoD policy has made it a military-dependent-only program. Still, if you qualify for it, it's well worth checking out.

Try somewhere else. If I could give them a zero, I would! The classrooms are ran by the kids. The…read morestaff spends more time on their phones out of view of the cameras and not paying attention to the kids. I have witnessed it several times. During the pandemic and currently, kids are seen running around yelling while kids are on their zoom calls. To many times the teachers on the zoom call have to ask the kids that are at Porter to mute their mics. The kids are unable to participate in classes properly or even hear their teachers. To add, if a child is having a difficult time, they coach your child to either throw things at the walls, if they misbehave, they get ipad time, and are allowed to play criminal games on the ipad called Roblox. When parents sit down with staff to address any issues or behaviors, they agree but do not follow through with the suggestions of the parents about their kids. They are not there to help your kids, but there for a paycheck. There have been times where I would go pickup my child from Porter and there is a report. Instead of the staff member for that day approach me professionally, they would place bets on who would run and tell me that my child had a bad day, laughing and carrying on. Very disappointing! Imagine being a service member and the before and after school (full-day) program stresses you the parent more than being in a high stress job already. What does that do for the child? Ill tell, they too feel some type of way. It is not difficult to communicate with parents on how to better provide for your child, it isnt. If they would actually listen and communicate with their staff, there would be progress! It is very stressful when other schools in the area have long waiting list so your stuck with a subpar something. Oh yeah, when you address the issues that you see, if they dont like it, they take it out on you and your child with reports. They dont like when you leave comments on the reports. They expect you to sign and call it a day because when they are audit, those reports are looked at. Choose your kids school wisely, it may save you and your family some stress.

This club has the most competitive Soccer Teams in Monterey. If you are a parent looking for…read moreCompetitive Travel Soccer check it out. Their coaching staff are the best in their field locally.

Absolutely amazing instructors. Very professional. Clean. Respectful…read more I genuinely feel like my child is learning a craft and many skills that will be carried throughout life.