20 Best Summer Programs In Concord, CA (2022 Updated)

We have been at One Tribe for about 2 months now, with our two kids in the tigers class (3-6 yrs). They absolutely love it! The Sifus are disciplined, knowledgeable, and fun. They keep smiles on the kids' faces, even when they are reminding them of the rules. They do not let those kids get rowdy. I am impressed with the discipline they are able to instill in kindergartners! I like that there is a class every day and that we can decide which times and days we will attend. It allows us to work around our summer schedule. Probably the icing on the cake for us is that there are a few work-out machines that parents are able to use while we watch the kids do their class. When we can afford it, my husband and I also want to sign up for classes here. We love it!Keri Dockter

Highly recommend for great Kung Fu instruction for all ages. I started at age 50 seven months ago and cannot believe the progress I have made with both the art and fitness. It is super fun, amazing instructors who love teaching the art and are very patient, and they have a very convenient schedule for professionals with after work classes and weekend options. Kids look like they are having a blast too. Thank me later 🙂David Simons

I'm about a year away from getting black belt and the journey has not been easy, but at this academy, they make it fun while pushing me. I push myself hard in everything I do, and the more I push myself, the harder the instructors push me to do better in my forms and self-defense moves.Sulastri Carr

My son is on his second year of doing camps with national athletics! First off, the coaches are AMAZING! He hardly can sleep on camp nights because he is so excited to go the next day! It’s a perfect mix of education on a sport and FUN! He loves doing the longer days one although he is young he finds it that much fun to stay the full day! He loves showing me his new skills he learned and telling me about all the friends he makes ! HIGHLY recommend! Memories for a lifetime he gains at every camp!Jazmin Locks

The National Academy of Athletics is a world class organization that understands the rules, techniques, skills and spirit of team sports. I got to participate in a basketball camp that they organized. It profoundly helped me improve my skills and gave me the confidence to excel to my best ability. They are especially good with children and youth development by exemplifying wholesome, well-rounded values, that carry on throughout life.Video Spark Productions

This organization is fantastic! The National Academy of Athletics teaches its campers to be their best self. Their caring and well-trained staff are wonderful in teaching skills and in developing a love of the game, no matter what level the player is at. As a coach for many years of youth sports, I can say that National Academy of Athletics is an excellent choice for youth who want to learn, develop and enjoy athletics. Top notch!Gina Rose

The Coder School is amazing. My kids have been going to The Coder School for several years. McGrail, The Coder School General Manager WC, is very responsive. He gets knowledgeable and patient coaches. My kids have always been paired with fantastic coaches/mentors that inspire them to learn several coding languages and create their own programs. The kids meet once/week with their instructor and/or with another child with similar ability for an hour to code a project of their choice. The Coder School is unlike other coding lessons. While the other places tell the kids which button to push to create the same code, the Coder School coaches/mentors help the children create what the kids want to code and teach to that. Every week their coach emails a report on their project and what they have been learning. In reality, my kids are too excited and want to show what they’ve accomplished immediately after every sessions even after several years of coding classes. We, as parents and a tech professional, are in awe of the code that our children have created and can’t believe they have progressed so far and how much they love to code. A big thank you to McGrail, the coaches and the Coder School.Sandra Heinen

My son has been taking coding virtually with a Coder School Coach once a week approximately two months. He seems to really enjoy his hour with the instructor each week and looks forward to the class. Following each week's lesson, the instructor provides a summary of all that was accomplished during that week's lesson which my son uses to guide his independent work before the following week's class. I have also spoken with the executive manager and found him to be very helpful and flexible in scheduling my son. Pleased that my son is now productive during some of his hours on the computer!Julia Hollister

Both my daughters (10 and 7 years old) are enrolled and love going there. The coaches have all been great. The girls are always excited about and look forward to going to their class every week. Love the flexibility as demonstrated when my kids were ill and could not attend in person, they were offered the opportunity to do their session remotely. They quickly jumped at the opportunity. It said a lot to me to see my girls want to still do their class remotely even though they were not feeling well. I highly recommend this school if you are considering coding classes for your kids.Soraya Medina

My son struggled with school (particularly reading) for several years (grade k-3). He was very behind grade level and couldn’t grasp concepts at school. We were totally at a loss not knowing what to do. He was even getting extra intense help/assistance several times a week at school in reading recovery but things didn’t change much—until we added Sylvan into the learning mix! Last year, when my son was in 3rd grade, we decided to give Sylvan a try -and boy have we been pleased with the growth and progress he has made in the last year since attending 1-2 times a week. He is finally almost to grade level after being behind almost 2grade levels for several years and now voluntarily picks up books to read them. Before Sylvan his confidence and perseverance was low, as he was trying to keep pace with the expectations of public school learning. However, Sylvan changed that! They celebrate his small wins, encourage his risk taking in learning, and foster a positive learning environment that doesn’t compare one student to another or conform to one way of learning. I’m so happy we have found the great team at Sylvan who’s helping to nurture my sons love of learning. I would highly recommend Sylvan to other families.Leeane Jensen

Our son has now been working with Sylvan for the past two months. Teachers saw the difference at the end of the year with my son working attending Sylvan 2 days a week and I cannot wait to see the impact once he starts school in the fall. Attending four days a week over the summer should make a huge difference. The blessing is that he is enjoying the educational opportunity and not considering it a chore. The feedback that is given has been extremely helpful and the patience of the staff is incredible. Sylvan has been a great investment in our child’s education. Thank You! Post from Yelp of our first encounter (2 months ago): My husband and I have been searching for the right agency to support our Kindergartner and we found what we needed at Sylvan. Although he starts next week, I was truly impressed with Bill Kramer and Anthony. They both knew exactly how to work with my very active son and I am truly grateful. Bill treated my family with compassion and Anthony was able to grab my child's attention for 45 minutes, which is unheard of. I cannot wait to see what the future has in store for this new partnership.Tedra Grogans

My daughter has been a part of the Sylvan Learning Community since 2017 and she continues to attend tutoring sessions this year. When we first joined we were looking for someone to help her to read at grade leave and by the end of the summer she was able to read at her grade level. The time and money spent was well worth it. To be able to see my daughter able to read on her own with confidence and excitement was all worth the numbers tutoring session she took over the summer. Its been a pleasure working with everyone at this center. We look forward to continuing seeing her progress as she continues her Math sessions this summer. Thank you Sylvan.Amar Sason

My boys love taking art classes with Kimberly V! One of my sons is pretty good at drawing so I knew he would enjoy the class. My other son doesn't have the same skill set and has always been too active and energetic to sit down and "get into" an art project. Plus, he compared himself against his older artistic older brother and figured art wasn't for him. But he loves going to Kim's class! I really credit her for making the kids feel comfortable and confident in their skills. My younger son has come home with some beautiful paintings and he beams with pride! I highly recommend the class for the "art inclined" and especially to those who aren't!Amie Krueger

Highly recommend Kimberly V’s Artist class!!! We found Kimberly V Art class October of 2021. My kids 8 & 6 started the Artist Class and absolutely loved the class. We kept signing them up and they took the class until the end of the school year. Each month they learned about an Artist and learned about that Artist’s techniques. We would go to the library and get books about the Artist which helped the kids learn more about the Artist! I noticed the kids both improved throughout the year, they also are more likely to pick up paper and start drawing on their own these days. Looking forward to continuing classes throughout this coming year!Domine Plumley

Kim is an AMAZING artist with equally amazing teaching skills. I have sat in a few times to observe during her art classes, and she truly has a talent for engaging everyone while making them feel comfortable and confident in the art they're working on. She makes sure all her students are enjoying the process, which I think is the most important part. It's cool to see the kids show their personalities and style in their work from her class (: Plus, the kids seriously LOVE her!!Erin Cruz

Super Kidz Club.. where do I start? My son and I have been at Super Kids Club for a year in August and it has been life changing for us. The teachers and the kids work together daily on building up the skills they have and the skills they need to be successful in the School environment, home environment, and later on for the world. Super Kids Club has so much love to give and they have so much fun while doing it. I was very worried when I first put him in that he was behind academically and social skills wise and I was correct. But over the course of this last year he's learned more manners then he did with me alone, learn to count up to a hundred and has acquired a Fascination for numbers and learning that he didn't have before. I don't say this to flatter them even though they know I love them to pieces. Our extended family noticed during the holidays a real Improvement in how he had been interacting with his cousins and helping to clean up after a day of playing. I can't say how many ways this place has help me out but I'm beyond grateful I found them 💙Katie Read

I started taking my son to Super Kidz Club for their afterschool program in Kindergarten, and he goes to their summer program as well. My daughter is starting kindergarten this fall, and she's already so excited to be joining too! What I absolutely love about Nicole, Rika, and the rest of the staff, is that they CARE so much. Over the last few years, they've become like a part of our family, and they've supported us through a rough divorce and some medical issues. They truly care about the kids, and they know that every child's and family's situation is unique, and they work with you as much as possible. When my kids are spending so much time with someone else, it's comforting to know that they are with people who treat them like family. As my son is getting older, he spending time with kids of all ages. He's become close to other kids in the program, and it's really helped him socialize at elementary school with new people. Nicole also offers school pickup, which has been an absolute help for us.Caroline Oliva

Going back to work after having a baby is a hard situation and finding a place where you feel comfortable leaving your little baby is even harder! Ms. Nicole and her team at Super Kidz Club, made my transition back into the workforce as easy as it could have been. Every day my baby was smiling when I dropped her off and smiling when I picked her up. Knowing your child is in a loving, nurturing environment when you can’t be with them, puts your mind and heart at ease. My daily interactions with Ms. Nicole, Mrs. Recka, Mrs. Veronica and Ms. Dina made me feel like they had been friends of mine for years – so friendly, personable, and passionate for the kids they interact with! You cannot ask for anything more when it comes to your kids! Super Kidz Club’s infant area is clean, full of toys to develop their growth, and the daily log which I received, let me know info on her feedings, diaper changes, naps, and activities. I highly recommend Super Kidz Club – Ms. Nicole and her team are TOP NOTCH!Keri Hallin

Discovering NorthCreek has been one of the highlights of our family's lives — a true blessing, to say the very least. Now, for some context: in 2014, my wife and I packed up our family and made the trek to California. We researched school systems all over, public and private, and nothing pulled us in the way NorthCreek did, from the very beginning. The academics are impeccable — don't expect the curricula to simply "meet the requirements". Expect it to exceed them. It's orchestrated in ways that engage my kids. They blow my mind with their ability to recall so much information, but also reason and formulate really solid questions. It's clear they're learning the value of information through application, and digesting both the "how?" and "why?". Communication from staff is thorough and abundant; you hear from nearly everyone on staff, and you're never left wondering what's happening. From e-mail to handouts, you'll be in the know, so go ahead and prepare a bulletin board at home and have some thumbtacks ready. They've got it together, so make sure *you* do! Most importantly, though, is the feeling that God is truly at this school. You sense Him through your interactions with staff, at every level. You experience Him through the way they weave the gospel into the academics. You have the assurance that they're preparing your child both academically *and* spiritually; you're confident they'll be ready for the next level in school, and ready for the influences and pressures of the society they're entering. NorthCreek has become such an integral part of our lives that we'll gladly shift priorities in order to keep them here, if need be. It's that much of a blessing. I'm always open and ready to share more, if you're a parent and actively deciding on a school for your kids.Justin Troutman

Our three children attend NorthCreek Academy and Preschool. Having a faith-based education for our children is important to us. After visiting nearly every local private school, a few things impressed us about NorthCreek and led us to choose NCAP for our children's education. First, the Principal has a clear vision for the school. Strong leadership is critical and we are confident that Principal Steele is attentive, sensitive, and wise. Second, we like the smaller class sizes and a plethora of electives in junior high. It warms our hearts to see our children build trusting relationships with their teachers knowing they have their attention and support through any unique obstacle. NCAP offers enough programs to fascinate every kind of child be it through sports, music, debate, or performing. We are also particularly impressed with NCAP's objective to raise confident communicators. Speaking in front of the class starts in Kindergarten and is a skill set that is becoming rare in this digital age. When you factor in reasonable tuition, it was an easy decision to send our children to NorthCreek Academy- one that has been confirmed over and over given the excitement our children feel about going to school.Amy Millsap

Northcreek Academy is such an incredible and charming school. The teachers and staff really love our kids and want to see them succeed academically and grow spiritually. Since the class sizes are smaller, parents are able to get to know each other and build relationships. It’s a great community to part of and everyone is looking out for each other. I love the confidence I see in the kids. Public speaking starts early here and my 6 year old daughter is volunteering to get in front of the school to say a bible versus or participate in another speaking roles and I couldn’t imaging wanting to do that at her age. She’s always been pretty quite and shy so it’s not like she’s a natural extrovert. If your looking for a school for your kids, schedule a tour here! You’ll fall in love.Jena MacLean

My daughter is starting from scratch (about 2 months ago) and we luckily found Master Kim's studio. Master Kim is an awesome teacher and really dedicated to see all his students making progress. He teach this martial art with passion and make it contagious for student to learn it. Perfect balance in being serious and make the art fun to be learned. Thank you so much Master Kim and the Ji Sung's Team to help students in their goals. My daughter love to come to your class and can't wait for the following training session!Fred Medous

This is the second Taekwondo studio my kids have attended (the first had to shut down two years ago because of the pandemic), and they are loving it so far. They tell me that it's much more challenging but still fun and rewarding. Master Kim and his team are fantastic. The classes are fairly fast-paced — the kids get quite a workout — but there's also special attention to proper position and form. All instructors create a very respectful and encouraging atmosphere. Highly recommended!Anna Lissa Cruz

If you’re looking for a school that teaches traditional taekwondo then this is the place to be. I looked all over and mostly just saw academy’s teaching mixed martial arts but nothing this focused. My daughter loves this place. Was shy and apprehensive because it’s a big commitment but thanks to Master Kim and his staff, she’s overcome her fear and has gotten stronger mentally and physically. Basically it’s doing what I wanted it to do. I’d say try it out if in the area.Seoul Reaper

I took my son to GameSpeed as he plays academy level soccer for a professional academy in the Bay Area and his speed and form needed a lot of help. He is very technical but was getting out run which was not good as he plays defense. Within the first 2 sessions my sons running improved so much. Aaron immediately evaluated his form and made slight adjustments that correlated to results on the field. He has continued to go 1x per week and continues to gain strength and speed. My only regret is I would love for him to go 2-3x per week but given his soccer training schedule it’s not doable. Aaron the owner at Gamespeed knows what he is doing and the best part is he is no nonsense and doesn’t try to sell or impress you. He just delivers!Rashell Fong

We have been taking both of our boys to Gamespeed for the past two years specifically for athletic training (building a baseball body). Our boys have improved their athleticism (strength, speed and agility) through Aaron’s training program. Aaron is extremely knowledgeable and encouraging with the kids he trains. The feedback our boys have provided is that Aaron challenges them but also makes training fun. We can’t recommend Gamespeed enough for youth athletes and beyond. Our older son will be starting high school this fall and we are continuing his training with Aaron.Jae Salvador

My daughter is a travel softball pitcher who was looking to be more explosive off the mound. Through a custom, strength-building workout developed by Aaron, she's built additional strength in her legs and added a few mph to her pitches — and her base running. Aaron has worked with my daughter according to her evolving needs as an athlete: Most recently, he added exercises to her workout that will help build strength in her forearms for her rise ball. Overall, Aaron is the ideal coach for anyone wishing to take their athleticism to the next level.Susannah Adler

Honestly, I think that Hackingtons is one of the best places that you can take your child to. The staff there is very friendly and knowledgeable on the topics. The cirriculum is very fun and engaging, letting students work at their own pace and find out the magic of programming. There are many opportunities after the cirriculum is complete, letting you go there to do more. They teach HTML, CSS, Javascript, Python, Scratch, and Unity, letting students pick what they want to learn, whether it be web or game design. TL;DR: Hackingtons is a great place to take your child.Roxas Braveheart

My son started Hackington when he was in third grade. He loves playing games on Ipad so I thought about sending him to computer programming school so that he could learn how to program games and build a website, etc. Now he is in 5th grade and he absolutely loves Hackington. Flexible make up class options are very helpful with all the school activities and events that sometime conflict with Hackington schedule. They have great instructors and I highly recommend Hackington for kids who love video games and computer!Aika Cardin

Our son has been going to Hackingtons for the past 2 years. He has learned a lot and created cool websites. The staff is amazing and always helpful with all our needs. I highly recommend Hackingtons if you want your child to get started with coding.Laly Rinaudo

Such a wonderful place! We have been a Sylvan family for two years now. My daughter started taking tutoring classes for math when she was 7, in first grade. She loved it from day one. Her confidence soared! The teachers work with her to make sure she not only understands and masters the basic skills at her own pace, but they are always flexible and make sure she gets help with the work she’s doing in her classroom. I can’t be more happy with Castro Valley’s Sylvan. They have exceeded my hopes. They are all amazing teachers. When schools closed and we began to shelter in place, Sylvan immediately rolled out a one-on-one class for students to keep up with their online studies. I am so grateful. It’s not easy teaching from home but having Sylvan’s help has been the thing that I can count on. My daughter has developed a relationship with her teacher that’s so beautiful to witness. It has flourished these past couple months. Sylvan is the best academic decision we’ve made for our young learner. It’s been a game changer for her. She loves math now and especially loves Miss Monica, her regular teacher. All the teachers are great. I’ve never heard anything but praises from my girl after every class Ever grateful!!! The Davis FamilyMelissa Keasler

In early 2020, my child was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia by a specialist and testing showed he was over 2 grade levels behind in math. With weekly 1:1 teaching with Sylvan Castro Valley my son is now caught up academically in math and he has the confidence to go back to school and is ready for 4th grade math! During 2020-2021 pandemic, the Sylvan center was able to shift my son’s sessions to online learning with excellent, creative teachers who were able to successfully teach him online despite his learning disabilities. The Sylvan center was also super flexible on scheduling in person and online once the center could open safely. I also appreciate the curriculum system that checks and confirms through practice and teacher led assessments that my child’s understanding of concepts is solid and he has not forgotten prior lessons. Thank you for everything Sylan! You have been and continue to be my go to education partner for my child.Susan Saltgaver

My son Trevor was really having a hard time with distance learning and as time went on his academics really began to suffer. Math was the biggest problem and since it’s not the same as it was when I was a kid, I struggled with helping him be successful. I found Sylvan by chance as we frequent Rita’s Italian ice cream! I requested info online and Met with Liset and she helped us though the process of getting him an assessment to see where his main struggles were and get him signed up for tutoring classes. They gave me several options for payment plans that worked with my financial availabilities. Being a single mother it’s not easy but his education and level of confidence in himself is more important!Tiffany Taylor

Quality, affordable Christian education. We couldn’t be more pleased! There are so many opportunities given to students. My son is currently a junior and enjoys learning and challenging himself. As a sophomore he took two AP classes and as a junior he is taking 4. He also has been able to participate in sports and start a medical club. My daughter was involved in choir and student government as a freshmen. They were supportive of her participating in a foreign exchange program in Colombia this year. The administration and teachers genuinely care about the students and give their best!Melanie Robbins

What a wonderful summer camp program Roughing It offers! It has been part of our summer for the past 8 years and my children still look forward to returning and catching up with friends, counselors and staff they have known throughout these years. The reservoir setting is beautiful and the all outdoor program is how summers should be spent – it is supervised better than any other camp I've seen and the camp has a safe and nurturing culture. We have found the counselors to be genuinely caring every single year and a great example to our children. The activities and fun at camp have been great but it is the camaraderie of the groups at Day Camp along with the leadership and team skills encouraged every day that have meant the most as our children have got older. After almost 50 years in business this camp knows what they are doing, don't hesitate to send your children here – they'll have a summer to remember.Kathryn Bell

My 7.5 year old daughter attended Roughing It Day Camp for the first time in the summer of 2019. She had the most amazing summer. We originally signed her up for one 4-week session, but half way through she was begging to go for the whole summer so she got to attend the full 8 weeks and loved every minute of it. She was constantly kept engaged and busy – whether it was horseback riding, playing games on the lawn, canoeing across the lake or swimming and diving. And she absolutely adored her counselors! She looked forward to going to camp every single day. She's been to other excellent day camps but this was by far her favorite! It's only September and she's already talking about all the things she gets to do when she goes back next summer.Tara Nemeth

I worked as a Junior Counselor back in the 80s. I always planned on my children attending the camp but we moved away from the area. The camp feels like a family after just a couple days. Seeing kids break out of there shells, catch there first fish, climb there first hill. I have some great memories from that summer. Anne and Hobie did an amazing job building that camp. I decided a couple weeks in to become The Green Hornet. I would leave hidden treasures around the reservoir, with clues for the kids to find hidden treasures. With scavenger hunts. It was so much fun keeping the secret and then finally divulging who the Hornet was with everone guessing who was behind it all. Rodney aka "The Green Hornet"RODNEY HILL

First of all, immense gratitude for Sylvan team. Still recalled 8 years ago, after a regular end of year meeting with school teacher at local elementary, when pressed about what can be done to make our boy better, the teacher replied, that may be English could strengthen. This comment sent us, first generation immigrants ourself, into panic mode and in search for the Academic equivalent of cavalry for rescue. That teacher’s comment was the thread that started our 8 year journey with Sylvan. We came to Sylvan, and after a brief assessment, we were told that our boy was not actually behind, but we could sharpen his skills a little further, and we officially started with Sylvan, we were given a completely tailored program that adjusted to our son’s progress, and half way through the year, the teacher suggested that we could change the teaching subject to math because he was way above the expected level of performance in the language area, and we gladly accepted the suggestion. 2 years later, now in Middle School and trying hard on accelerated math class that combined 2 years in one, with newly minded curriculum and brand new teacher still searching out for directions himself, we returned to Sylvan as our son asked to be placed to Sylvan again. After first meeting on the returning tour, our son emerged from the class, and told us: “ if our teacher at school teach us this way, there is no need for me to be here( at Sylvan)”. Our boy’s academic career took off, eventually exceeding all the existing Sylvan’s class standard design, but he insisted in coming to Sylvan and and tortured tutors, specially, James, a fantastic math and science tutor that is Berkeley graduate himself. Our son would throw improvised questions in all AP and honors course materials of math and chemistry, and James would help thinking through the process and became a secret trump card my son always relied to ace out. He went on the become the main coach for Math Count at Middle school for subsequent years. Fast forward, our daughter needed to prepare to jump 8th grade math Sylvan again came to rescue. We could not believe our ears when the girl uttered after first 1 hour session: “ I wished our teachers all teach like this”. Such an familiar statement. Managed to skip one year of math course and our girl is doing well now taking Algebra 1, with support that James provides. While the tutors have been uniformly great( well, great vs greater, just splitting hairs if we insist), the coordinator and administrators are simply fantastic. When there is urgent need to add hours due to incoming test, or need to shift hours due to performances, doctors visits, Nina and Karen on the administrative side would simply help and coordinate. Over last 8 years we yet have to hear a “ not possible” as answer with Sylvan. I know that our public schools in the district are far superior than other districts, but still our teachers are stretched a little thin from time to time, and Sylvan just happen to be a perfect add on. We have been eternally grateful.Hsien-Wen Hsu

I am so thankful for Sylvan in Walnut Creek! If I could give 100 stars I would. My daughter came to them last year two grade levels behind in math. With the support and love of the teachers and directors, my daughter has caught up and even is a grade level ahead in math now. I cannot thank this center enough for all they have done. They teach each child individually and target specifically what they need. They have meetings with parents to give you specific information on your child so that you are in partnership with them on your child’s learning. I can not recommend Sylvan in Walnut Creek enough. It is an amazing place to help your child or give them an advantage in school. Th confidence and academic success they have given my daughter is priceless!Marisa Lujan

Since I have been tutoring at this site, I have seen great progress in students at the Walnut Creek Sylvan Learning Center. We see many students throughout the week, but it is easy to know and appreciate each one of these unique individuals. It is inspiring and rewarding to witness the tremendous growth that the Sylvan Program develops for its students.Their happy faces and smiles say it all…learning can be fun! Our center is friendly, nurturing, and dedicated to the learning process and student success. It is my privilege to be able to teach such wonderful children and contribute to helping them reach their academic goals. Thank you parents and Sylvan for this fulfilling opportunity. Judy SabiaSylvan Learning

My 10 year old has never liked team sports like baseball, soccer etc. So we were excited to support him when he wanted to try parkour. How great to have an alternative for kids that centers on challenging yourself and personal bests! The coaches are awesome role models for the kids. The amazing, spacious gym looks nothing like you've ever seen! It offers lots of spaces for coaches to divide the class up and work with small groups, rotating them through different skills. We started with the 3-class intro. package and then signed our son up for half day camp all summer long! We love how he is building strength, resilience and confidence! Our son doesn't watch American Ninja Warrior on TV but has watched lots of parkour videos on YouTube, so even if your kids aren't into the show, they might really enjoy this activity. I expect we'll be booking his birthday party here. What a neat place that has classes for both kids and adults plus has open gym times–glad to be spending lots of family time at APEX Movement Norcal!Jennifer Gidwani

APEX is A+ in everything. Alan and his team are both kid and parent-friendly in how pro they are in running the facility. The space itself is well-maintained and regulated in terms of safety first and foremost. There are also options in terms of waiting for parents, whether they need a quiet room to get work done or want a bird’s eye view of all the action. And that action… in a word, WOW! The skills these kids (and adults) learn is astounding. This is our family’s first and only experience of parkour and we can’t imagine going anywhere else. Lastly, if you want a rad birthday party experience, highly, highly recommend! Our twins just had one at APEX and they immediately wanted another. The team did a phenomenal job of integrating all the kids, so no one felt left out. Overall: APEX-cellent. Thank you!Jason Schwartz

Huge kudos to Apex! Our 7 year old twins went yesterday and loved it so much that we drove back today. However, there was a mistake on one of the pages on the website and we showed up at the wrong time… Instead of turning us away, the wonderful people at Apex offered us a class (along with the other family who saw the wrong time on the site) right there on-the-spot. Great class, happy kids, and we will happily return! Update, we've been coming here for a year now and find the coaches and facilities amazing. We are so so happy here!judith long

Amazing place for a soccer enthusiast ! State of art technology to assess the player and train them. Liked the skill lab where the player is set up against virtual setup to analyze and evaluate the soccer , analytical , problem solving and quick decision making skills. Definitely a place to hone the skills. The staff is very friendly and talented. You feel warm and welcome the moment you step into COPA 👍Natraj Krishnakumar

Awesome awesome place to play in terms of the quality of the fields. Our issue was with the staff being disrespectful both the young manager at the desk and the lady in the fields coordinating games were asked to resolve a simple manner but god they act bad…. Long story short my review is based solely on our interaction with 2 of the staff membs.Mersad Z

This is the premier in soccer training. The “cages” have unique skill challenges. Your training is scored and tracked. So you can watch your development. The coaches and rest of the staff are friendly and supportive of everyone who comes there. Whether your one of the celebrity pro players that use it or a youth player.Ron Leedy

Level Up has been a great experience for my teenage daughter. Bill Flitter is extremely knowledgeable about basketball and great with teens. I swas able to see the improvement in my daughter's skills and play within a few weeks. Coach Bill recognizes that each girl has a unique personality and skill set, and he works with these differences to try to make them better ball players and individuals both on and off the court. Coach Bill genuinely is interested in each player and their experience, interests and improvement. I would highly recommend Level Up and Coach Bill!Laura Amsden

Coach Bill has a true passion for Basketball and an excellent skill set to share that passion with his students. Coach Bill is tireless in his efforts to develop players and assure they learn and understand the fundamentals of the game. Both my son and daughter have trained with coach Bill and they continue to enjoy the game. Regardless of you child’s skill set coach Bill will develop a plan to improve their skills, build their confidence and keep it fun.Mark Ayers

Coach Bill is awesome. He knows everything about basketball and how to teach it to my 13 yo son. He coaches detailed technique as well as basketball IQ. He is kind and supportive but motivating and rigorous too. I would highly recommend him as a coach for your child -with no hesitation. My son has definitely Leveled Up with Coach Bill!Julie Shieh Cook

For those interested in being productive, and feeling encouraged while doing so, Pillar is a phenomenal co-work space to consider. I’ve been going to Pillar for three weeks now, and chose to sign up because working from home for 2+ years was taking a heavy toll. I was looking forward to being in a space that was vibrant, but still peaceful, and could focus on what I needed to get done, and then go home and see my family. Pillar has exceeded my expectations – I feel 100% more effective, and am excited to go there every day. The location couldn’t be better for me. I know a few of the members, including myself, are also members of OrangeTheory (next door), which means trips to the gym are really easy, and then many of us visit the Whole Foods across the street for meals. My youngest kid (age 2.5) is part of the childcare. Miss Chelsea is an amazing teacher, and I trust her fully with the well-being and development of my child. She takes time to arrange activities each day the kids will enjoy, she’s helped our kid continue with her potty training, and my kid just feels very at home at Pillar Kids. The community managers are all so nice, and do a wonderful job of keeping the space welcome, safe, and positive.Manoj Lamba

Pillar's workspace has excellent on-site childcare, which saved us last week while our Nanny had to take some unexpected and last-minute PTO. It was easy and quick to sign up for their week-long summer camp option. It was my toddler's first experience in a daycare setting after being with a small nanny share pod for the duration of COVID and it ended up being a really good experience. The space is beautiful and I felt good about being able to work right next door in case they needed anything. But they didn't and I was able to work productively the whole week! Pillar's childcare staff made the transition so easy that my kid didn't even want to leave at the end of the day. The workspace itself was well designed, clean, quiet, and had everything I needed for a comfortable work environment (including phone pods, a coffee machine, and a color printer). The office is located in easy walking distance to tons of cute outdoor restaurants that have a lively lunchtime vibe. I would definitely consider using this space again in the future- I am grateful to have a new option to get some work done without having to shop for a backup sitter.Heather Chicoine

Pillar has been a great space for our startup! We have been renting a private office since June 2020 and recently upgraded to a larger office as we're growing. The monthly lease structure provides great flexibility. The location at the heart of Lafayette downtown is wonderful with a lot of restaurants and grocery shops nearby. Amirh, Christina, and all the community managers are super nice and accommodating. Pillar is definitely the place to go when you want to get work done especially during the COVID time. Internet is super fast and stable. Office is clean, printer is working, and all the COVID precautions are in place. Above all, Pillar kids (child care) provides the flexibility and makes it possible for me to bring my 1.5-year-old son with me to work. He loves all the activities and toys (better than the ones he has at home). It is great to see him develop his social-emotional skills as he played with other kids. Pillar is like our second home! Hope to stay here forever!Yi-shu Tai

Is this the biggest unknown gem of Walnut Creek? I’m always surprised at how many people I meet that don’t know about the Ultimate Field house and all of the great things here. Catering toward youth basketball, this top notch gym hosts tournaments and has youth teams play and learn basketball. Much of the training is high level but there really is something for everyone. My oldest daughter was part of the first team when it opened and then aged out at 14 years old. However, both of my daughters work here part time and absolutely love it. There is a reason Walnut Creek bought all the land around the gym to form an incredible sports complex featuring soccer, basketball, baseball, swimming and much more. Stop by and check it out.Michael Delehanty Real Estate

This place is awesome! Ton's of space. Not too crowded. It's a great place to get a game together with your buddies especially when it's hot outside. I could also see that if you need a place to have an event whether for corporate, birthday or whatever, this could be an great option. They also have a performance style workout area that would be cool for serious athletes. Fun atmosphere, and the staff was attentive and helpful.Antin Ankersen

Came to Walnut Creek twice, once to watch a tournament of table tennis here. This is one of the accessible indoor ones which enlists names for opens. And the hard working kids in the indoor grounds really inspired me that day. Even liked the calmness of its surroundings which is actually a true suburb I felt.soumik biswas

I attended Lafayette Academy for junior and senior year of high school and couldn't have made it without them. The tutors hired are professionals in each subject they teach, and they have always clearly answered each of my questions and made sure I understood all the concepts. If I came unprepared, the tutors still filled up the hour by explaining the chapter and homework with me, since they keep copies of the of our books. Even in the last 30 seconds of class, they always tried to finish the problem we were on. The place is also well equipped with a range of books and resources to use when a student forgets to bring something. The SAT course is also great. The class size is about 4 to 10 and the students are provided with the College Board SAT book, and a thick binder of homework. The owner, Mark, also hangs around and tutors some classes. He cares so much for the students that he made me aware of free SAT nights and spent hours trying to teach me the tactics that would benefit my learning style the best. My SAT score increased hundreds of points, after all the work. The tutors are all very nice and joke around with us in the middle of the classes to keep us entertained. The place is composed of separate rooms for each session the schedule is also very flexible to the point where I regularly called the day before to make an appointment or to cancel an appointment free of charge. Lafayette Academy is more than what it seems and a family will only understand the benefits after experiencing them. The students who were dedicated to their work and the tutors' advice all gained admission into excellent universities.Farina Wares

Unfortunately Lafayette Academy did not help my son improve his SAT score at all. He spent $1000 of his own money from his McDonalds job, so one would think he would have been motivated, but sadly his resulting SAT score (mid 1300's) was about the same as before he took the course. He did say the course helped him understand the English sections better and learn some grammar he never learned in the Lafayette schools (which maybe marginally improved his scores on the English sections). It didn't help him with math at all, but he was already an AP Calc student. My supposition is that the course is more helpful for people who are starting with very low SAT scores than for those who are trying to better an above-average starting score, or who are, like my son, struggling with issues such as the focus/time management problems related to his ADHD. Sadly, in the end, after all the hard work studying and costs, my son chose not to use his mid-1300's SAT score for his applications to top colleges. Perhaps if he had improved his score 50-100 points he would have gotten into one of them instead of being waitlisted. In the end, he got into UC Davis without an SAT score, and it's all good, but he has advised his brother (who also has good grades but mild ADHD), that studying on his own for the test would be a better use of his time and money than taking the prep course.Alexis Karolides

We have utilized Lafayette Academy's services for ten years (possibly more). Their centers are staffed with experienced and knowledgeable tutors who can assist with tutoring in all academic areas along with ACT and SAT test prep, exam crams and more. I have two girls, who benefitted greatly over the years from their services. From middle school work to college level courses (they even helped my daughter who attended Cal Berkeley with her Business Statistics Course and my other daughter's Chemistry Course through San Diego State) Lafayette Academy had the appropriate staff on hand to assist with all of their needs. Their success can be attributed to the owners. The owner Mark B. with whom I conversed with regularly, is involved in his business and takes great care to ensure his clients are provided with excellent service. He and his staff are responsive and always have found the right fit for our daughters to ensure their academic success. I highly recommend Lafayette Academy! Simply put..they are the best! Aimee P. Alamo, CAAimee Padden