We had an amazing time at Dirty Bird Ranch during a private tour with our family of four including…read morea 4 yo and 2 yo. During the hour we were all able to hold, feed, and pet so many animals. We had such an intimate personalized experience and all learned so much. We definitely made memories to last a lifetime and can't recommend Dirty Bird Ranch enough!

Such a great time! All the animals are so friendly and Candace makes the whole tour feel so…read morerelaxed. We had a herd of pigs, goats, dogs and alpacas following us around the whole time. We even got to feed and pet an ostrich. Definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a unique experience for the family or date :)

Did a surf coaching session with John and couldn't recommend more! John is extremely helpful and…read moreknowledgeable. I've been surfing for 15-20 years, but it was extremely beneficial to have him take video and break down technique, body mechanics, positioning, etc. Really think this will help take my surfing to the next level. Great guy and great program! Can't wait to do more.

After several sessions with Chris at LTR, we'd give more than five stars if we could. The…read moreconfidence our kids have gained is incredible, and they've truly developed a love for surfing. Chris is knowledgeable, fun, and brings such a positive, encouraging vibe to every lesson that our kids just gravitate to. His coaching is outstanding--professional, yet laid-back in the best way. We'll definitely be continuing and can't recommend him enough!

Great for kids of any age. Helpful, fun programs and activities. Really good people work there…read more Thanks to everyone there!

My daughter was checked in at 10:15am and the day was paid for, unfortunately her and another…read morelittle boy had a altercation and she was suspended for the day. Both kids were fine and they both apologized for getting annoyed with each other. My daughter was picked up by 11am so 45 mins later because they said she couldn't stay for the day. Can I get my money back then since she was there for only 45 minutes??No according to the supervisor they can not give a refund or even a credit for the next time she comes in. My daughter has attended this camp for awhile and you would think they would cut you slack especially when she has never has this behavior happen before. Nope not boys and girls club once you make a mistake that's it. The director wouldn't even come out to talk to us....good to know the kids are in great hands.

Truly a haunting time that I wish I had never been exposed to…read more A promise of growing all dashed in favor of the counselors getting to hook up with each other. That's truly what was valued here. Certainly not the campers and their attempts to better themselves. They're just obstacles in the way to hook ups according to this camp. And the casual cruelty. The yelling and the counselors allowing campers to turn on the weakest of them. You know my counselor actually joined in and cracked a joke about one of the campers touching themselves. You know there are actually nice and supportive places out there? Places where your kid can grow into a happier, more confident and nurturing person? Places where your kid can know support instead of having the facade of it crushed in front of their eyes, leaving them cynical, distrustful and with less hope of finding somewhere supportive? Well if you want your kid to grow even more jaded and feel like all promises of help growing are secretly a cruel lie, then boy do I know where you should send them! I really wish that I had never gone here.

Great program. My son, 17 years old, attended the summer of 2018. Came back with new ideas and new…read moreambition. He attended the camp for high school seniors, college freshman and sophomore's. The opportunity to mix with people having similar issues in life was valuable. It was a lot of work for him however if he was not going on an extended summer trip next year he would go again.

It was a great experience, I was a first timer and we got out there and shredded some waves and had…read morea great time, definitely will be coming back in the future!

Wow! I can't say enough kind things about my whole experience. Cory and his team were absolutely…read moreamazing. Ray led the lesson and made everyone feel included. He even took his time to remember everyone's name, which says a lot. He was very encouraging and helpful. My group ended up connecting after to hangout the rest of the day in Oceanside and we all even ended up buying surf boards back at the shop (also highly recommend). Give Cory your money and go surf! Trust me!

Anna is absolutely amazing! Our son has been coming here for a couple of months now, and has been…read moreworking on his interpersonal and social skills through the PEERS program, as well as continuing that training in the less formal LEGO club. Each program is designed to aid children who need assistance in developing and growing their social skills, and our son has been making leaps and bounds since starting here! Our son has Asperger's syndrome, and Anna has been wonderful in working with him. We did all of our homework, and her credentials all check out (which is something that we always do before working with a service provider.) Both of our boys come for LEGO club, and both of them look forward to it each week, even though we get up fairly early each Saturday to get there. LEGO club proved to be an excellent starting point for the boys, and allowed them to really grow comfortable in the setting before we got the PEERS program set up for our eldest. Now, to the details: the facility is absolutely beautiful. Build inside a dual use location in Carlsbad, the downstairs is set up for the program. Tastefully decorated, it is fun, light, and airy, with plenty of slightly subdued colors that look delightful without being overwhelming. There are plenty of toys, and the collection of LEGO's is constantly expanding. There is a good mix of special needs and typical children, which allows for real interactions that are all supervised and directed by Anna and her staff. Everyone is incredibly friendly, welcoming, and accepting. We truly could not be happier! Would I recommend her to family and friends? Absolutely, and have already gone out of my way to do so. If you have a child that is struggling with social interactions, if you have a child who needs a boost, if you have a child who just doesn't quite get it, this is the place to go. We have already seen honest-to-goodness measurable improvements (which as an aside is something that is also done through the PEERS program.) In summary, this program is excellent and Anna makes it all seem so easy. And, if I'm honest, I've probably picked up a pointer or two for applying in my own life as well.

My child participated in Ana's summer camp for two summers. The camp counselors all have higher…read moreeducation and training in child development and social skill coaching. The low child to staff ratio allows high level of attention and support to the needs of each child. Summer camp includes outdoors play everyday and field trip every week. Ana knows each kids and spend time to communicate to parents about their progress. Highly recommended.

Love this YMCA because it's always fairly empty (at least every time I go there) so I can use any…read moreequipment I like :D Large swimming pool, great classes with fun coaches (including aquafit). This Y features a very large gym. My yearly subscription was free, then I pay $65 a month which makes is really worth it! Place is slightly older but very clean and spacious. Staff is very friendly. They have children daycare if you need (2 hours free) while you exercise.

I absolutely love the different types of group classes the YMCA offers! Nowadays gyms just do not…read moreput attention to variety. But at the Y they have so many options like Body Pump, Barre, Pilates, Zumba, stretch classes, and different types of yoga and more! I also appreciate that the facility is cleaner than most gyms I have been at! It is on the pricier end if you are single or joining as a couple. But for family with kids it seems like a deal!

My son became involved at Ivey Ranch as a young teen. He first volunteered on Saturday mornings,…read morethen interned over a summer. It was an amazing experience! He loved interacting with the horses, as well as the riders, and instructors. It was time he looked forward to spending! Volunteering at Ivey also taught him a lot about compassion and what a good work ethic looks like. My son enjoyed working with Miss Tonya so much he decided, on his own, to do his Eagle Scout project at Ivey Ranch. Miss Tonya was very responsive and enjoyable to work with! She took the time to teach my son many valuable life lessons during the process! I could never thank Miss Tonya enough for what she and her staff have taught my son! In response to the review posted below regarding Miss Tonya's rottweiler, my son and I have been around him and he is a love! Further, we witnessed Miss Tonya call him back from chasing a wild animal - he is very well trained! I personally don't believe the review because as the Executive Director of Ivey Ranch for 20+ years, why would Miss Tonya take on the liability of an uncontrollable dog around children and horses - liability that is 100% in her control? It makes no sense. Our experience with Ivey Ranch, Miss Tonya, and her rottweiler has been amazing!

I can't believe that Tonya - executive director for Ivey Ranch equestrian therapy program shredded…read moremy disable child application because I addressed to speak above her about how poorly was handled the initial evaluation by her and Sam last Saturday after over 2.5 months waiting period. When Sam came up finally to us at 12:15 she stated that they do not serve after 15 minutes and went back to her booth. Tonya declined us to attend following 1pm group orientation, so they could charge my credit card for 'missed' appointment. Tonya didn't believe that a friendly email with specified location meeting for an initial assessment and 'tardiness' restriction reminder could have been helpful to create for SDRC clients, who were attending for the first time Ivey Ranch Park (as a part of a proper accommodation).

My kids had an amazing time doing an 8-week baseball camp with Phoenix Sports! I saw my 6 and 8…read moreyear old improve a TON in their abilities to throw, catch, and hit. My 8 year old loves baseball and wants to play so bad, but we can't commit to the 4 day practice/game commitment of Little League, and it's hard to find any other baseball programs around this area for elementary aged kids. My 8 year old was a little old for the 5-7 program, but Coach allowed him to still participate since there were other 7 year olds in it. He had such a great time! It was a very positive environment, Coach gave good tips to improve technique, and his assistant coaches were kind and talented; I think they were high school kids who play on teams. It's always great to see older kids investing time in the younger generation. I highly recommend this program!

Coach Donald Duck has been laidback and easy to converse with logistically. He does his best to…read morereply and remember all the credits for missed classes. This is exceptional since any other extracurricular policies don't allow make up classes. That alone is what makes it easy as a parent to have that level of understanding and trust knowing your money won't be wasted here. My daughter loved this program and we had the opportunity for Saturdays and at the Goddard School. She started at age 2 and kept becoming a stellar star student with Coach Dino (had to leave for military) and Coach Donald Duck. They teach kids about rewards and earning Phoenix Dollars where you earn and save for prizes at the end of class. My daughter absolutely enjoyed this incentive! Overall we would highly recommend trying out this program early on around 2-3 year old. I personally enjoy the non competitive atmosphere but appreciate the structure of practice/drills. It is both fun and disciplined.

My grandson (age 5 1/2) has been at KidStrong (5 sessions a month) for several months now. I…read moreusually drive him to it, and more often than not I stay to watch. His mother comes from work and is almost always there by the time the session starts. KidStrong is perfect for him. He loves it, his parents love it, I love it, and he benefits from it in many ways. I don't actually know how much it costs, but I hope that he can keep it up for a long time. The coaches are very good with kids. The agenda for each 45-minute session is on a big TV/computer in the exercise area, and the coaches are good about following it. A few weeks ago I watched one of the coaches do more chin-ups than I could count--easily 50--while he was waiting for the class to start. He didn't act or talk like a superstar and didn't look muscular (hard to tell under their black "Coach" sweatshirts. My grandson saw most of it, and was thoughtful about it. The next week I saw him do several chin-ups, and afterwards he told me he had been practicing. There are as many girls as boys in his group, but his sister takes dance lessons and isn't interested in KidStrong. But she often stops by to watch her brother.

My kid has been at KidStrong for more than 6 months now and it became her favorite class of the…read moreweek. We started this program to help with her lack of self-confidence and this program has really delivered. Every class, she feels more capable and stronger! The manager and entire team of coaches are wonderful! We recently booked a birthday party and couldn't be happier. The kids had the best time and the staff was amazing with both entertaining the kids and helping parents with set up and clean up! Thank you KidStrong team, we are grateful for you!