Headed up North for Region 3 Junior Olympic Region meet. The location sits outside the local…read morefootball stadium and while poorly marked, the maps take you right onto the space. There is varied parking. Lots B and C are closest to the track but the back lot has more than enough room for overflow. The track is tucked behind fencing cut there is more than enough space for tents and space to camp out outside the venue. While it's no VA Beach or Greensboro, the space does the job. The staff was kind and the park had more than enough police presence to keep it safe.

If you like people, this is the spot for you! There's a whole myriad of them scattered all over…read morethe place. All ages, all sizes! If you want to have no parking, yep, come on down. This is THEE hub. Because of the egregious amount of people, expect to park far as hell from the complex. Even better, use your phone flashlight to illuminate your walkway because there only a few street lamps. Perhaps this is why, even in the crosswalk, you too can have an invigorating rush as your life flashes before your eyes in the stark headlights of a metro bus who never heard of a brake! Finally, enjoy the amenities in the aquatic center two informational desks down in a basement where lockers require $1.00 in coins. Quarters to be exact! Because why not! You've paid for a membership and/or a class, why not pay for the nostalgia of loose change! Who needs the year 2026?! Extroverts, this is the spot. Introverts, you will feel overwhelmed and wonder what fresh hell did you step in, probably try to power through until the pesky locker thwarts all defenses. You'll throw your hands up and peace tf out and say to yourself, yep I shall stick to the aquatic centers only. More manageable.

An institution on Capitol Hill, my elementary school aged daughter has taken a few after school…read moreclasses here. A CHAW van picks her and others up and takes them to the art and theater classes. She loves each class and enjoys the instructors. There's easy street parking nearby making pick up seamless.

CHAW is a really positive contributor to the Capital Hill community, in art, music, drama for all…read moreages and experiences. In particular I have been participating in the open figure drawing sessions for several years and really enjoy the atmosphere and the creativity. The organizers of this group are knowledgeable and always helpful.

Our 5 year old daughter has LOVED her week at Headfirst (Multi-Sport, St. Albans). I'm writing this…read morereview because I had some concerns after reading other comments - but I think for most children Headfirst would probably be a great experience. It is an investment, but not out of line with other options in major East Coast cities. We are visiting DC from out of town and were all anxious before the first day, but the week at camp has exceeded our expectations. Other kids have been great and every interaction we've had with the counselors/coaches has been very positive. Our daughter has looked forward to camp every morning and informed me last night that she didn't want to go home because she "didn't want to leave" her camp. It's definitely a bigger camp, so that is a consideration if your child would benefit from a lower staff:child ratio. The counselors are on the younger side, but for us - this was a plus because the energy was high and infectious.

This is the second year in a row my 5 year old attends this camp and I couldn't agree more with…read moreJimmy's comment here - this camp is ridiculous. If your kid "doesn't listen" they'll call you constantly to notify you about really unserious stuff. My son has been to a gazillion different camps and attended daycare/school since he was a baby and he's NEVER gotten in trouble other than at Headfirst. Yesterday they even kept him in the "office" for the entire afternoon. Over what? Unclear. I will never be sending him there again.

I had a high hope for this summer camp, but I will not use them ever again. This place is not…read morereally organized. There is little to no communication. Morning drop-offs and Afternoon pick-ups are nothing but chaos. The kids working on curbside are clueless and unhelpful. They make kids watch TV on those rainy days because they have nothing else planned for them, when you pay thousands of dollars. No thanks.

I had high hopes for Congressional Camp based on rave reviews from friends, but my experience has…read morebeen extremely disappointing. On February 1st, I tried to enroll both of my children for a one-week session to see if they would enjoy it before committing further. I successfully signed up my son, but my daughter was waitlisted. Since we needed both kids in camp at the same time due to work schedules, I immediately contacted the camp for insight into whether she had a chance of getting in. It took two days to get a response, only to be told that the waitlist had 130 people and she would not be getting in. Realizing that it didn't make sense to send just one child, I immediately requested to unenroll my son. Weeks later, I finally received confirmation--along with a $200 cancellation charge! It's absurd that there was no way to place my son on a waitlist before enrolling, forcing families with multiple children into an impossible situation. This policy is unfair and completely lacks consideration for working parents. If you have more than one child, I'd strongly advise against this camp unless you're okay with paying a steep fee for a situation that's out of your control. This experience makes me question the camp's priorities--would you want to send your child somewhere that doesn't understand the basic point of camp?

Whimsical, thoughtful, elegant, and delightful. Fresh cut flowers, hot tea, tasty scones and…read morecream...every detail of today's Mother's Day tea was just ah-mazing!!!! Thank you Mrs. B and your lovely team!! Can't wait to be back!

5 stars! The highest of praises for Mrs. B's fresh, in-house savories and delicious treats. Perfect…read morefor all ages.

I've been attending cello lessons for about a year and have also joined their adult choir. This is…read morea family friendly affordable space for dedicated music learning. I love my cello teacher Ms. Denna. She has pushed my cello skills to the highest that it has ever been.

Everything was great until money started to disappear out of my account and when I reached out to…read morethe business I was confronted with dismissal and unprofessional and unacceptable behavior. Online things look great which makes this hard to believe but the current owners were actually given this place from the original owners and they did a wonderful mark up online.

Unfortunately, this is the worst Y I have been too. They don't have a good selection of machines…read more They have tons of cardio machines instead. Floors were horrible. The machines were old and not clean. Some had visible wear and tear. The steam room was smelly and gross. I didn't even try the sauna. The only positive is that they give towels. Parking is hard to find here. Not sure if I will be coming back here again anytime soon.

Great establishment. I started going for swim lessons and the sign up process was super easy. The…read moreinstructor is great! After 8 weeks I feel much for confident in the water!

Came to see the Hungry Caterpillar show with 3 year olds for the first time and they absolutely…read moreloved it. The production quality and actors were amazing. Now I have kiddos who keep asking whether we can go again. Just bought tickets to see the Snow Man and the Snow Dog show for the holidays and looking forward to it. Update: Snow Man and the Snow Dog was not loved by the kids (3 year old and 5 year old), personally I felt it was really boring too. High production value but just not captivating enough. My kid loved the original video but couldn't wait for the play to end.

I attended my first play at Imagination Stage yesterday, and I know it won't be my last. This…read moretheatre is truly a gem, making performing arts accessible for families of all ages and abilities. Here is what you need to know: + Garage parking is free on Sundays + Tickets are sent electronically along with a helpful email and storybook pdf that helps prepare young children on what to expect when they go to the theatre + The theatre is truly intimate -- there is not a bad seat in the house (Trust me -- we were last row, on the side of the stage and still had a great view!) + Children's shows can be quite corny and cut corners when it terms to production value but not at Imagination Stage. I was really impressed by the quality of acting and the set of "Dory Fantasmagory." + They offer lots of free programming such as "Meet the Cast", family yoga, and a children's fashion show to go with the play. I went with a group of children ages 4 - 11 and they had everyone entertained. Seeing everyone's faces light up and laughing out loud has truly filled my cup of cuteness for the entire week. Thanks again Imagination Stage. Can't wait to visit again!

I came to Camp Sarraka a while ago, and it was okay. They wouldn't let my brother get water while…read morewe were playing sports. This was a year ago, so I don't know if they changed their policy. However, I broke my wrist there. All they gave me was a pat on the back. Not even a free session? Shouldn't they be liable, as the counselor threw a dodge ball at me, causing me to fall and break my wrist? I'm not going back. No thanks.

Our three kids (8, 8 and 6) just finished their first week at Camp Sarraka and were begging…read more(crying!) to go back. When I asked what they loved about it they said "The games, the challenges and the counselors never once yelled at us." I marvel at the activities the counselors come up with to keep the kids engaged and laughing all day, even in sweltering heat. I also love that you can see highlights every day on Instagram. It's all about the counselors, they are kind, patient, inclusive and so positive, even in the face of rowdy behavior. I like what our kids are learning and we promised them they can go there all summer next year :)