Our older daughter has gone here for the last 2 yrs and had a blast. The camp is a great balance…read morebetween class work and outdoor activities. There is even a parent's lunch at the end and the kids do a performance that was fun. Sadly our older daughter has aged out of the camp, but our younger daughter is excited to be finally old enough to go this year.

This is my daughter's favorite summer camp. She participated 2 summers in a row and loved…read moreeverything about it. It was just the right amount of learning time and play time, and last year they also added a music teacher and a basketball coach in addition to the camp theme teachers. The campsite is amazing, with a beautiful dinning hall, performing stage, amphitheater with a pond, and places to hike. The dorm rooms are very nice and spacious and food was really good. The location is also perfect for South Bay families. It's a short drive but it feels like the kids are staying deep in the mountains.

Amazing classes and instructions! My son absolutely loves the art he gets to create. Highly…read morerecommend it.

Our daughters are 7&8 and have really enjoyed the Drawn2Art after school classes. The work they…read moreare doing is beautiful and I know they also are fond of the teachers. We have been with them for over a year and I'm sure we will continue as long as possible.

I've been to Vasona many times and seen the sign for YSI, though I finally ventured in today!…read more This place is somewhat of a hidden gem; while it offers a chance to learn more about endemic species in our area, it is also very small. For that reason, I would say it's great to come here but I wouldn't go out of my way for it. COST: $6 for parking, but no cost to enter! PARKING: there is a spacious lot right next to the entrance. AMBIANCE: clean, uplifting, and cozy. There are many educational toys and books, which complement the somewhat small selection of animals to see. Would come back, but would be best to combine this with a walk in Vasona or a trip to the Oak Meadow merry-go-round or train.

Science is Golden…read more Signed my son up for a week-long summer camp ("Geology Rocks!") here at YSi and he absolutely loved it. Which is saying a lot for a kid that hates school and would much rather be whiling away his summer playing the Minecrafts®™. *eye roll* The Good: *Great communication from the staff, as they send out plenty of helpful emails to keep parents informed of what's going on. *Easy pick-up and drop-off *Extremely cautious 'Rona™ measures that include masks; socially-distanced pickup and drop-offs; as well as temperature checks. *A bit overly cautious but safe pick-ups as they check ID and the pick-up person *must* be on the list. *They offer tons of classes with easy sign-ups online The Bad: *Make sure you sign-up early as their classes fill-up fast. We lollygagged and waited too late and were only able to sign him up for one class. :( TLDR: We've always been big fans of YSi but now love them even more! Honestly not sure if he learned anything--as it's tough getting an answer between all the mining and the crafting--but if he liked it, then you know it's good.

love this place! Belinda the manager is super professional kind and so good with the kids! my son…read morehas been attending a few camps and enjoys it immensely. camps are around 9-12pm and everything is so well organized and they know how to keep kids engaged!

I took a cooking class here focused on Spanish paella, and it was such a fun experience! The…read moreinstructor and assistants were clearly knowledgeable, attentive, and made the evening really enjoyable. I went with friends and we had a great time cooking together. The portion sizes were super generous; we made tons of baked chorizo croquetas, devoured our entire paella, and still had plenty of lemon ricotta cheesecake left over to take home. Just a heads-up: the class ran from 7:30 to 9:30, so dinner ends up being on the later side. That said, it's totally in line with Spanish dining culture, so no complaints there, just something to keep in mind if you're coming hungry!

We have been coming here on and off since my daughter was 2. She's currently in the Fun 4 class and…read morecoach Gia is honestly the best! She is so great with the kids and my daughter loves her. Wish we had her for the earlier classes!

0 stars - but that wasn't an option, so went with 1 star…read more Facility: clean as a gymnastics place can be. Coaches: tooo soft and gentle many times kids look bored to pieces. The girl coaches are even more exhausting: talking softly (with more makeup on than Madonna) and barely having kids do much. Many coaches don't know what they are doing. We've tried this place 2xs as various ages for our little one. (1) 18-20months class...um we were in a class with babies who could barely stand. The coach was a sweetheart because she was really focusing on the babies (having them become stable) but why the **** have us in this class when you see our kid is just walking around. (2) 4 years old: Ninja class: the rings are so low the kids just walk right past them, there is no real force to do anything, some kids are rolling on the ground, spacing out and hitting others in class. Moms spend so much time trying to talk to their own kids to flow (the coach) from the door- it's annoying. When my kid's coach came to me one day and told me another kid hit my kid as he was waiting his turn....I was over this place, my kid knows more than 90% of the things (as we've come from another gymnastics place) and wanted to try this because it was closer to home on weekends. But 2nd strike I'm done! Side Note: I saw another coach (he had a boot on one leg with crushes) teaching the 5-7year old and he was able to keep his kiddos in line and doing everything. But he must be THE ONLY ONE. Skip this mediocre place. We're back to our fav place in Santa Clara with our fav coach of 10 years now.

My girls (12,10) LOVE this camp so much. This is their third year. This Summer, and shelter in…read moreplace, the camp gave them something to look for, a great routine, important socializing, new friendships and lots of fun. I felt safe to bring them to camp. All camp employee are so nice, fun and great with kids. They are open now for 2 more weeks! don't hesitate- sign. You'll thank me!

When children squeal with delight to go back to the "J" for another week at Camp Shalom --…read moresomething must be going very, very right. Circus, Theater, Legos, Robotics, new friends, water fun in the most safe, responsible loving place in the world. They say Disneyland is the Happiest Place on Earth? I beg to differ. It's Camp Shalom Los Gatos! Stephany, Willis and your amazing camp staff, medic, back office assistants, counselor in training leaders -- thank you for the BEST SUMMER EVER!

Marvegos is wonderful! This is an art school that allows the students to use art for creativity and…read moreexpression. Students don't just simply learn how to draw, but learn how to apply different art techniques. They allow to students the freedom to create however they see fit with no right or wrong way. All the teachers are very passionate about their craft and it shows in how they interact with their students. Highly recommend!

My son has been with Marvegos for many years. He enjoys the art making in this studio, a calm and…read moreinspiring time for him away from his busy week. I love the philosophy of their art curriculum - creative, fun, and nurturing of aesthetics. My son learns another way to view the world and express himself that will last a lifelong time. The teachers are warm and professional. Miss Eva is amazing. Highly recommended!

Had both of my kids participate in season 58, and both my husband and I could not be happier with…read morethe community and experience that our children had. I cannot stop singing praises for CMT.

My family and I frequently visit this theatre for all different plays and school events. We love…read morethe energy of the staff and how the plays are organized. The enthusiasm is just mind blowing. Very clean and well maintained theatre for the young students and parents to enjoy . A big shout out to all the staff and sponsors for this theater in San jose .

Stratford: the most expensive way to get less education…read more Stratford operates like a corporation first and a school second. My daughter attended from age three through 4th grade. We chose to withdraw because the 5th-grade campus commute would have been unreasonable. We communicated this intention clearly and repeatedly, in person, to the principal (Preethi Chadha) and her 4th-grade teacher. Despite that, Stratford charged a 10% withdrawal fee on annual tuition, claiming notice was not submitted to the "corporate" office. At no point did anyone proactively flag this requirement, remind us, or make any effort to prevent the fee--after years of tuition and what we believed was a community relationship. The result felt less like a policy and more like a revenue mechanism. Moving to Los Gatos public schools was eye-opening: materially better support, stronger administration, and none of the "tuition-with-fees" experience. To be clear, our criticism is not of the teachers--we had several excellent educators doing their best. The issue is administrative and institutional. If you're considering Stratford, go in with clear eyes: their priorities are corporate first, families second.

Our child absolutely loves Stratford Los Gatos Preschool, especially Room 2. The program offers a…read moreperfect balance of academics, science, arts and crafts, sports, and music, so the kids grow in every aspect. There are always engaging and creative activities, and our little one has made wonderful friends here. We also truly appreciate the warm and friendly parent community. It's easy to communicate and connect with other families. A special thank you to Ms. Sree and Miss Cyndi, who are incredibly caring, responsible, and organized. Every activity is thoughtfully planned and executed with love. We feel so lucky that our child was able to spend an entire preschool year in Room 2. Highly recommend to any family looking for a nurturing and well-rounded preschool experience!

Coach Ramiro and Coach Dylan kept the classes fun and engaging. My son wishes they'll both return…read moreto coach again in the future. My son's skills improved within the first couple weeks already. He really enjoys and looks forward to going to class every week. Coach Tim is exceptionally responsive, caring and passionate.

This was our family's first experience with Futsal King, and I'd like to put in a good word for…read moreCoach Rodrigo. He was full of positive energy for both the parents and the kids. It is obvious he loves what he does, and is fantastic at it. He has a talent for connecting with people and sharing his love of the game by teaching and encouraging the kids as he plays along with them.