I can't even begin to express how amazing this center is! All three of our children have attended…read moreWACC since starting elementary school, and our youngest two participated in their Junior K program (known as Little Acres). Miss Julie and the Little Acres teachers are wonderful - they are kind, patient, and passionate about education and child development. The program is very well developed, and keeps the children engaged and interested in exploring and learning. Our kids have thrived under their care and direction, and were more than prepared to take on Kindergarten! Additionally, the after school care program was a wonderful bonus to allow for extended care. All the after school care teachers are engaging, fun, creative and clearly dedicated to childhood learning and development. Overall it's an extremely well-run program, and we could not be happier to have WACC as a part of our kid's lives. Our kids are always so happy at the center, it's often the highlight of their day!

I couldn't recommend Walnut Acres Children Center more! I use to have a shy kiddo and he has all…read morethe confidence now. The teachers are amazing, both of my boys love all the activities and they are so creative. As soon as can start your kids at the Children Center you should! It prepares them for school and they create life long relationships.

My kids favorite summer camp for multiple years in a row. They got to hold chickens, milk goats,…read moretake adventurous hikes, and learn to ride horses. The counselors are great with the kids.

Highly recommend sending your child here! I've been sending my oldest here for years now and she's…read morelearned so many valuable skills on how to take care of animals and herself if ever in the wild. She especially loves the horse and archery program. All the years we've been here the staff has been nothing but nice and welcoming! My oldest was having a hard time figuring out what she wanted to do after school and this has been the perfect solution! She's loved every bit of it! Thank you Sienna Ranch for all these amazing years!

My kid and her friend registered for the last week of summer camp. They arrived at 9 a.m., but…read moreunfortunately, many things weren't open until 10:30 a.m. Consequently, they had limited options for activities. Even the open activities were completely full. When things finally opened, there were extremely long lines, and they were unable to participate in any activities except for a 20-minute sewing session before being excused for lunch. They were repeatedly told to return an hour later on many activities, so they tried the library, which was closed, and then searched for athletic equipment like balls or anything, only finding none that weren't already being played with. In essence, the kids were left with no options and were forced to sit around and observed other kids doing the same, which is not what we expected from what was advertised. I understand that the camp has a high number of kids the last week of summer, but it should not compromise their overall experience. I had to pick them up early because they literally had nothing to do. I am a working mom and was really hoping this camp would have worked out for them for the next day. Therefore, I requested a full refund but nobody ever got back to me about it. Super disappointing and a fair warning for others who are looking to enroll in this summer camp in the future.

This is the first contact I have received from this business since they abused my child 21 days…read moreago. While the director spoke to me initially, she was rude, condescending, and unapproachable. All I got were excuses. I left a message with HQ and NEVER heard back from them. I asked them to review the phone call transcripts because the site director was incredibly inappropriate, spoke to me in a rude tone, and talked over me. I have nothing to hide from the phone call and was calm the entire time she was lying and being rude. I repeat that no one from HQ ever got back to me about my valid concerns or addressed the director's lack of follow-through with on-site protocol. And, after 21 days, it appears nothing was addressed or changed to actually protect kids. My 12 year old is mad they did this to my 10 year old because my 10 yo repeated something another kid said, but said it sarcastically back to the kid. The initial offender who meant the remark never was punished. Instead, they thought the right thing to do was to lock my child in a room by HIMSELF for over 3 hours and not call me. He was screaming the whole time, per my other child and his friends from the camp. Think about that. My child was screaming alone in a room by himself and was not allowed to come out, nor was I called. For a little sarcastic comment he made. I am amazed that the director is still working there. This is a travesty, and she is abuaive and incompetent. We will certainly never return.

I sent my daughter to Camp Galileo (WC) for one week this summer and was very impressed. My…read moredaughter is on the spectrum, and they didn't bat an eyelash when I told them. They were instantly welcoming, took in all my input, were incredibly proactive and kind and patient. They communicated well, and most importantly my daughter had an amazing time. Would highly recommend.

These people are terrible. Paid a huge amount of amount for summer classes for summer 2020, they…read morekept ALL the money but canceled the classes. Ridiculous. Then declared bankruptcy but miraculously re-opened. I want and need my money back, but will apparently never get it. NEVER USE THEM EVER. Wish there was a negative star rating. Please don't support this business, ever, in any way.

We have a shy first grader who is apprehensive of new situations. The counselors made him feel…read morecomfortable and now he is loving camp. They offer a wide range of fun activities like archery, boating, swimming, etc

I used to be a camper here for one summer and when we were leaving to the annual camping trip in…read morethe Oakland hills our counselor left our entire group in a locked van for almost 45 mins in over 90 degree heat. I remember one or two people had luckily filled their water bottles or I think it would have been a lot different. When we got to the camp site we set up tarps and just put our sleeping bags on them with no cover. In the morning a bunch of white spiders were crawling on everyone and got in all of our bags. On that trip that gave us salad from a literal trash bag.

I can't say enough positive things about Grow Fit Camp. My daughter had a tough time adjusting at…read morefirst, and Eric the camp leader, personally reached out to make sure they were doing everything possible to help her feel comfortable. They truly care about the kids and prioritize their well-being, and their communication is excellent. I would highly recommend this camp to any family!

Parents beware. My four year old walked away from camp on the first day to find home (even after…read moretelling the director I had a concern about this, and him coming up with a "plan"), and he was found by neighborhood teenagers and the police at a major traffic crossing after several calls were made by passersby. The camp is not licensed, nor are the teenage counselors properly trained to care for such young children. It was traumatic beyond belief, and I would highly encourage ANY parent looking for summer camp to ask the right questions about safety and staff/child ratio, especially in regards to preschool-aged children.

It doesn't even matter how old you are, because this is where you come to play! After completing…read moreseveral beginner courses in Ninja Warrior and Parkour, I try to come back to many of the special events hosted by Sqvadron, the resident pro-team, even if I can't come to the regular classes at the moment. I can't say enough good things about being a part of this community! Some cool events I attended recently were, 'Gathering of the Amazons (all-women jam day)', 'Parkour Reps' w/Darryl Stingley, and 'Storm x Sqvadron Jam'. On the day of attending the 'Gathering of the Amazons' event at Apex Norcal, Mel Riveria from Sqvdron and Lynn Jung from Storm, lead a women-only jam session outside at UC Berkeley campus. I don't know the last time I had so much fun at a school campus before! After the outdoor jam session, being back to the gym was a perfect complement to the day. It was a well-thought-out learning day of bringing parkour outside and learning the different types of environments for various lines for newbies like me. Having a day dedicated to jamming, watching, and learning from other women who are super talented was so empowering. It helped alleviate some anxiety about trying out the sport mainly taken over by boys/men and not feel so intimidated during jam sessions or open gym. With that said, I can appreciate anyone who can jump off buildings no matter what gender you are. It takes lots of courage and skill to do that and I can binge-watch that on Instagram. So props to all Ninja Warriors and Parkour athletes everywhere. And even though I wouldn't ever see myself jumping off a building, one can feel comfortable by practicing inside a gym like Apex Norcal if they ever need to use that skill! To all the staff and coaches that I know, you are the best!

The coaches here are so great at explaining how to use proper body mechanics to complete moves…read more They even go over what can happen if done wrong. Coach Allen, Coach Tony, and Coach Travis are all very encouraging and supportive with all their students

North Peak Riding Academy and all its instructors has been a Godsend in my daughter's life! We came…read moreto this school after a year or two looking for consistent lessons, a covered arena option for inclement weather, and multiple teachers and horses to cover any illnesses or needed down time. We got everything we wanted and more. From the moment we arrived, my daughter was greeted with love and acceptance. I was also pleased to see a few other riders of color, since my daughter is of mixed race and the horse world tends to be predominantly white. This school has become a home to my daughter and a place of great benefit -- both physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The instruction (from all teachers) is top notch and my daughter's riding skill has skyrocketed since joining last year. Simply a wonderful place!

My daughter has spent over 2 years with the wonderful trainer, Deb Henry. She is patient, thorough,…read moreand cares deeply for the riders and horses. Her care for her horses is impeccable and teaches horsemanship in a positive and safe environment. She has become like family to us and I'm so grateful to her.