I have to admit I'm biased having two SMCHS graduates and a sophomore at the school as well as…read moresitting on the Board. That being said, I believe it's the best school in OC and one of the best in the country--as its top 40 National Ranking confirms. The academics are second to none, especially the International Baccalaureate program. It more than prepares the students for college and offers some of the best counseling. The arts program is also superior. The theater program won the top prize for high school musicals and have also had several best actor and actress awards. The orchestra and choir are also top-notch winning their share of awards as well. The sports program is well known and established as one of the best as well. Not only do they win CIF titles in football, basketball and baseball, but also in soccer, water polo, golf, etc. The school makes an effort to be excellent at every level. It doesn't just focus on one area and forget about all others. Instead it makes every effort to provide 100% support behind every endeavor.

It seems to me that if you aren't the same shade as this Karen then be mindful of how she operates…read more Kids will be kids but she's having a hard time understanding that. She's taking her little volunteer job too seriously if you ask me for a weekend. The security guard was dope though he understood the assignment. This lady is watching black people like a hawk.

Have been working with them for many years. The view is great and our youth ending wanting to stay…read more There is some hiking to the chapel at the top of a hill, but what a site! Hope to continue working them for years to come. Blessings!

Our group used the facility for a recent leadership team building. I won't like, I often get a…read morelittle nervous when it comes to food and staying at camps. I never know what to expect. Well, I can tell you, we had amazing food!! So much so, I may still be thinking about the brownies, chicken pot pie, and chocolate chip cookies, ohh and those breakfasts.... Ok now I wanna go back!! The staff was super nice, friendly (always smiling) and always helpful. We stayed in several of the cabins, they were clean and comfortable. I was in the Lodge. Which boasts a fireplace. It was nice to be able to have this amenity on a chilly rainy evening. The grounds were beautiful and really allowed me to connect with nature. I cannot speak to the costing, but I am certain it is worth every cent. If you have the chance to go here as a child or adult, go have fun, learn skills and connect with nature.

We love their swim classed for kids. The classes are much affordable than other places around us…read more Haven't tried their soccer class but heard many good things. Their kids zone is great too! They even have a "date night" so you sign up your kids for their kids zone , once a month from 5pm to 9pm, and go on a date with your partner :-)

This place ia the best YMCA in the country. Where else can you find a jacuzzi? The staff is so…read morewonderful and kind. This place is an amazing place to work out.

My son attended his first season at Camp Adventurewood in 2023 - it was his first experience at a…read moresummer camp and he was a little nervous and shy but all his counselors made him feel so welcome and comfortable and after the first day he was hooked! He loved the variety of activities and made so many new friends. He came home with fun stories each day. I loved that they offered a variety of options from 2 days/week to 5 days. We returned last summer and an unexpected and sudden medical event threw our summer for a loop. They were beyond kind and accommodating. Michael, the owner, personally made sure we were taken care of at a very scary time and was just incredibly kind and communicative. I can't thank him and his staff enough for the support. I would recommend this camp for any family. Its like a classic, old-school summer day camp experience!

My son attended Adventurewood camp for the first time this week. For the most part he enjoyed…read morehimself -- particularly the characters they introduce throughout the week. However, we decided to pull him out for next week because of a very disturbing situation. He shared that a counselor had pushed him with both hands on his shoulders during a capture the flag activity. He had dropped his flag and was putting it back on when a counselor (he didn't know her name) pushed him back hard enough to make him lose his balance and fall. She also barked "you need to reset!" She didn't ask if he was ok or help him up. You'd think if this was an accidental push and he fell over she would say something like "sorry bud are you ok? Here let me help you up" but nope, not a word. A friend he's attending camp with witnessed the whole incident. Since I pick them both up in the afternoons they both recounted this situation to me and both of them noted how inappropriate her behavior was. I immediately reached out to Michael, the owner of the camp. He said he wanted to identify this counselor and get her side of the story. Understandable. My son felt uncomfortable going back the next day but I reassured him it would be handled and offered to drop him off in the morning and stick around to talk to Michael and the counselor. I wanted him to feel safe. Michael identified her (her name is Carson) and said he wanted to talk to her first, which he did a few feet away from me. I heard her say she didn't push him. They then walked over to me and she again denied everything. So we asked both kids to come over and recount what happened. They both did -- in front of her -- and reiterated she pushed him. She denied even touching him. So Michael suggests at this point that perhaps it was an accident and my son responds by saying "how do you push someone like that by accident?!" No response. So I ask her, are you saying these kids are lying? She again said she didn't touch him and at this point we send the kids away. I'm incensed because not only does she gaslight both of them to their face but tells this bold faced lie to her boss in front of the campers and me. I tell her I believe them and I think she's the one lying. At this point she gives me this dirty look - angry, irritated and almost rolls her eyes at me. I turn to Michael and say "and now she's giving ME an attitude?!" Unbelievable. In a follow up call, he tells me how good of a person she is and that this is shocking for him to hear but that she doesn't seem like someone who would do something like this...that she's getting her teacher credentials and he knows her really well. I am getting the vibe he doesn't actually believe any of this and he sounds very skeptical. I respond by telling him that it's almost always surprising when people exhibit bad behavior and that even teachers do bad things...that doesn't make her any more credible in my eyes. He acknowledged that. In fact, it's worse because I would be really concerned to have someone like that teaching a kid. Lack of empathy, accountability, and integrity. I mean, I think it's great he's trying to have her back but there are moments in life when you need to draw a line and act swiftly...these are one of those moments. Because ultimately, this impacts the reputation of your camp. I told him that it would be good to offer training to his staff in case this ever happens again in the future and honestly he sounded baffled and asked me to clarify...I said well maybe tell your staff not to give dirty looks to a mom who's clearly upset that her son just got pushed by a grown adult at summer camp?? I told him that the response to this situation could've resulted in a totally different outcome. Had she said something like "I really don't recall pushing you but if I inadvertently did and made you feel bad I'm sorry - I didn't mean to do that" - I would've went home that morning feeling fine about the situation. When I told him this he said that he's not going to police all her reactions, that she's still young, that she's still learning and made all kinds of excuses for her. Exhausting. Apparently she got a "warning" and will sit out of the flag activity (umm, ok...). He seems like a smart guy and wish him nothing but success in the future and I was earnestly trying to offer advice for how to handle a situation like this better but it fell on deaf ears. I really hope that some kind of learning comes out of this for both of them. Oh and to top it off, my son's friend told her mom that Carson was giving her looks several times throughout the day today and when she asked what kind she said "side eye" looks. NOT COOL. My son also said she was kind of mean to him but wondering why they were even in close proximity when Michael said they'd absolutely be separated and would not see each other? Validates we both made the right choice by pulling them both out. He offered a refund but I'm still pissed about the situation.

For weeks now, every time I call I get the answering machine I leave messages no one ever gets back…read moreto me. I filled out the online inquiry also-twice with no reply. Not sure how they are staying in business or if they're ever even open. They're zero communication and reply from them. I guess they just don't need business. Well I don't need to work so hard to give a company my business and my money.

My daughter was so excited when she found out she would attend these classes, she screamed with…read morejoy. This program is a great inspiration for little inquisitive minds to get them interested in STEAM activities. She talked all night about how much fun she had when she came home on the first day. Thanks Mad Science!

My kids just finished their spring break camp here and they had a blast learning about coding and…read morerobotics! It was very cool that we get their progress emailed to us each day with pictures of the projects they are working on. My son even programmed a video game that he gets to download to play at home. The lab is very clean and organized. Mr. Z and the rest of the instructors were kind, friendly and engaging! This place definitely sparked something in my kids for the world of coding and robotics. They cannot wait to come back for their summer camps!

My son attended the summer camp. We loved the cool class offerings, knowlegeable staff, and…read morewelcoming owner! We are planning on going back.

My 5 year ols daughter attended the summer program here at the Arroyo Vista YMCA even though she…read moreattended another school. It was such a life saver for our family since the hours went until 6 and most summer camp's only went till 4. Cierra the director was so sweet and great with the kids. My daughter enjoyed the weekly fieldtrips they went on and the special event days. I felt 100 percent comfortable leaving my daughter in their care when I worked.

From the owner: YMCA child care provides opportunities for children to learn, grow, and thrive as they make their…read moreway from K-8th grade in a before school and after school setting. We provide daily physical and educational activities like sports & recreation, homework and distance learning support (to assist students in meeting their teacher-assigned requirements) and arts, science, math, and technology that allow students to engage in programs often underfunded in public schools; all while socializing with friends in a safe and healthy environment. License#: 300614092