20 Best Summer Programs In Mission Viejo, CA (2022 Updated)

The University campus is beautiful and full of fresh air and bright sunshine. The facility management and security systems are awesome. Everybody is so kind and helpful here that it stands tall on its claim of creating value through inclusiveness and by nurturing fundamental human qualities of courage, compassion and wisdom. I hope, wish and pray for every member of this community to live a truely contributive life and make this world a better place.Vineet

The scenery of Soka is amazing in the early mornings and at sunset. The place is flourished with all sorts of plants. The food is amazing and the Dorms are high ceilings and spacious. I love coming here every summer for music programs, the campus is very homey and super welcoming. The architecture is gorgeous, especially the performance hall and the fountain out in the front.Arianna Rodriguez

Beautiful campus. It’s our first time to visit. It’s in the summer, only a few students are on campus. We walk through the main campus for an hour. Quiet and clean, a nice place for the students studying here.Zhiqian Dong

I went to this place around end of December of 2021 for highlights.Kennedy was my hair dresser.. she went over my previous highlights even tough I warned her that there would be breakage.. She told me nothing will happen to my hair because she put conditioner over my previous highlights and I trusted her.. A few weeks later all my hair broke where I had double process of highlights… So I went to somewhere else to get a hair cut so my hair can be even.. From having a long hair went to a bob hair cut and is taking forever to grow back.. After this experience I never went there again.. Their teacher is also not careful..ozzy keskin

Had an amazing experience with Kaylee! I’ve already been back as she’s become my go to girl. I haven’t had bangs since 2nd grade and she confidently guided me in what would go best with my facial structure and gave me some stylish fringe bangs. The second time I came in to blend my natural roots with the rest of my bleached hair. She did an incredible job! She really is detail oriented and precise to give you exactly what you want! Love my hair and her! Make sure you book your appointment with her! Follow up picture coming soon!Christina Dennis

I have spent years trying to find a hairstylist I trust and who can work with my extremely thick, curly hair. I always spend a large amount of money and come away disappointed. This was not a dry curly cut and I'm not sure if their services are Curly Girl friendly if you use that method, but I'm SO pleased with my haircut. It was done by Julie and her instructor, both of whom were so professional, and friendly. I have not been this happy with a haircut in years and I will definitely be back.Kimberly Woolam

I love this church and everything they have to offer. Eric has been there for about 3 years now and he is a wonderful pastor. Doug Fields is a great youth pastor and sometimes we get the privilege of hearing him preach on occasional Sundays. Kenton is pastor emeritus and occassionally he preaches and that too, is wonderful. The band is great, the songs are wonderful. Church is held outdoors still, but they have opened up the inside to watch on the screen, if it's too cold. Wear your mask inside, whether it's the worship center or picking your kids up at Port Mariners. They ask you to, and it's not that hard. At least until things get better.Stacey Mitchell

This is my church for five years already. I enjoy Sunday worship so much here. The campus is unbelievably beautiful and people are the nicest I’ve ever met. All pastors are so knowledgeable, humble and have a sense of humor. The live band and their performance are so moving and touching, which made me cry hard a couple of times. Thanks for brings God closer to us.Stella Song

I visited Mariners Church last Sunday from Florida. I was with my Mom, and met my Aunt Maryann for the first time. She's a member along with her Husband and children. It was a marvelous spiritual experience!! I loved the whole experience! I'm going through a tuff time, and was Blessed with personal prayer as well. God is good, Bless this Church. Thank you!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻Julie Wolfinbarger

Long over due review! Berktree Learning Center was a great find during my daughter's elementary school years for her reading and writing deficiencies. She was struggling with reading comprehension tests and had poor writing for assignments & tests. I discovered Berktree Learning after calling around & getting estimates for in-home tutors. Kiana Berkman was selected because of her kind, patient, & friendly demeanor with my daughter. My daughter was very insecure & lacked confidence in her reading & writing ability after being so unsuccessful since 2nd grade. Kiana & her tutors focused on getting my daughter up to speed within 6 months & shortly after began assigning my daughter with advanced, challenging & above grade level reading & writing assignments after each tutoring session. We utilized Berktree Learning Tree for 3 years, once a week for 1.5 hours. By the end of 5th grade, we decided to give my daughter a break from tutoring as long as she maintained As in her Language Arts classes in her 3 years of middle school which was no problem for her. My daughter became a strong & confident writer with Berktree Learning Tree's help & guidance. My daughter has started back up again in Sepember 2019, now getting Accelerated Geometry tutoring with Kiana on a weekly basis. Kiana is helping her with geometry concepts, homework, test preparation & teaching the following week's new material. If you are looking for a tutoring service who cares & works with you in developing the best academic plan for your child's needs, I highly recommend Berktree Learning Center. You will not be disappointed!Pavadee Yee

We came to Berktree because my son started to struggle in semester 2 of high school algebra I and his grade had fallen to a C. With four months of tutoring from Katia at Berktree, he gained an A- on the final and a B+ in the course. It was such a good experience that we decided he would take geometry online, guided by Berktree. With Kiana’s instruction, he has maintained an A in the Brigham Young University online course with a couple months to go. My son is on the autism spectrum. Both Kiana and Katia not only have been great at explaining the concepts to him and keeping him on track, but they’ve been very patient and understanding of his quirks. Kiana, his current tutor, is flexible when we need to reschedule and even goes above and beyond, such as treating him to lunch for good work or staying late to talk with him on some of his favorite topics. I strongly recommend Berktree, not only for neurotypical kids, but also those on the spectrum or with unique learning styles.Angela Geiser

My child is graduating from 5th grade this year until the pandemic happened. She was stuck at home doing online schooling. We decided to try Berktree Learning Center to supplement her Math education. I feel that as a parent my child is a VIP in every session. She learned a lot of new things in just one sitting. Kiana makes her lessons easy to understand and every solution explained in detail that I wish I met a Math teacher like her during my grade school years. She is patient, accommodating, and knows the exact unique approach to each of her students. Also I have a very shy child. She is now extremely comfortable to ask questions and has become more confident talking to people. I highly recommend Berktree Learning Center. Thumbs up! 🙂Cienna Ong Ante

My grand daughter and I did a private yoga session with Kelly at Lake Mission Viejo. We had an amazing experience! While I’ve done yoga for years, it was my first time doing it on a paddle board. My granddaughter has done gymnastics and dance since age five and with Kelly’s instruction not only did all the poses but a backbend, cartwheel and headstand on her board! She also took some fantastic pictures and videos of our experience to capture it for us. Kelly, a sincere thank you and big hug for a great time! We’ll be back!Patricia Kilwine

Wow what a pleasant surprise! I had no idea how fun doing yoga on a paddleboard would be. I'm familiar with both activities and always wanted to try paddleboard yoga. Kelly, our instructor, gave clear instructions for all levels of yoga students. She has these really cool moorings to connect your board to while you're posing on the board so you don't float away. 🙂 I highly suggest gettin' your yoga on, on the water!Patty Carran

I loved every second of my first Yoga Paddle class with Kelly today. She gave me a great instruction of how to use the paddle and showed me how to balance myself on the board. I felt safe the whole time and enjoyed being on the water. It’s easier than you might think. It’s more fun than you might think. And it’s more stable than you might think. So give it a go! I’m happy I didFelicitas Walter

I joined the gym a couple months ago to cross train and just maintain general balance for my half-marathon/marathon work. Can’t say enough good stuff about this place. Signing up is easy. Scheduling classes is easy. Everyone is cordial and professional. The facility is the right size and other members are supportive, while maintaining their distance. I’m a smaller person (5’ 8” distance runner) and normally not a fan of the gym atmosphere. I’m not there to get big and have never felt self-conscious when workin out. Coaches and Trainers work with where you’re at and get you where you wanna be. Though I haven’t been by in a few weeks, this place is the cleanest gym/training center I’ve ever been in outside my own private alma mater. Their sterilization and sanitation processes are medical grade. It’s as safe of a place as you can possibly ask for in today’s world and well into future ones. This place is doing everything right.Aaron Perry (AP)

I started going to Storm over the summer and taken a variety of classes. I have enjoyed them all! All of the coaches are super friendly and didn’t mind pausing to help me learn new techniques or figure out proper form to prevent injury. They let me go at my own pace but still encouraged me to push as much as I could to get a great workout. Also…what I absolutely love is that this gym and the women’s bathroom are both SO CLEAN and organized. I haven’t seen the men’s bathroom, but I can’t imagine it be any different. There are multiple sanitizing wipe stations with expectations that everyone follows to wipe things down and the coaches I see sanitizing equipment throughout the day as well. I am super happy that I’ve found my gym.Sha Li Hsu

Love this place! Started taking kickboxing classes here, they’re a great workout and the coaches (such as coach Azoqa, probably misspelling that sorry) really take time to teach you proper form. Of course nothing beats a one on one class with a coach but these kickboxing and boxing classes will give you a good workout and teach you some good self defense. They also have a lot of other mma classes and even non mma training classes. One of the coaches even gave me a really solid diet to follow. Whatever you want to learn, you are in good hands with these folks!Adrian Lawson

Very responsive in emails when needing to reschedule or changing coaches. A variety of coaches that are really personable, knowledgeable and patient (especially with younger kids), but my son’s favorite is Coach Trent. They are very flexible with our schedule – in fact even when we moved across the country I couldn’t find a good local coding school and requested to come back to this one and they could still fit me in with our favorite coach. Don’t hesitate if you are thinking of a coding school – this is top notch!Wence Family

Amazing stuff. My daughter is 5 years old and have been attending for few months. This is one on one lesson. Teachers know how to work with different ages. My daughter prefers girls teachers, but here, she loves her boy coaches. Quick response, fun class professional interaction with kids and parents. Very affordable! Couldn’t be better. Thank you 🙏BluberryIce Loves books

My 8 year old is really enjoying his lessons with the Coder School. His thoughts and opinions are respected and heard throughout the lessons. The instructors are great about teaching to their level and challenging them to think outside the box. the Coder School has been an added fun educational activity that my son looks forward to each week.Kimberly Schiller

I first met the director of Portal Languages, Mission Viejo, Grace Hickok, at one of her Spanish meetups. She is the owner of Portal Languages Mission Viejo School and she is one of their Spanish teachers also. She was very friendly and very easy to speak with in Spanish. A lot of her students were at the meet-up and I was impressed with their fluency. I think it's cool that she creates opportunities for her students to practice Spanish together outside of class. It's a great way to meet new friends as well. I just recently started taking an advanced level Spanish class with her and I enjoy her style of teaching. Because of the small class size, there is an opportunity to speak during class. We get to play games and converse naturally; grammar is touched upon, but it's not the sole focus of the class. I have taken Spanish classes that focus mostly on grammar, and I find that there isn't as much opportunity to actually converse in Spanish. Portal Languages School in Mission Viejo uses an approach to language learning called the natural approach which makes sense, because it's much easier to learn and retain knowledge in a low-stress environment. I look forward to coming to class. If you have always wanted to learn a new language, I highly recommend Portal Languages in Mission Viejo.Cecilia Kinzie

We love Portal Languages Mission Viejo!! My children are ages 13, 12, and 10, and they loved Miss Grace. She really knows how to work well with kids and to make the classes fun and exciting. The class sizes are very small which allows for lots of dialogue between the teacher and kids, which really solidifies the language learning. She really goes out of her way to make classes fun with reading, writing, videos, great conversation, games, and even cooking! We would highly recommend Portal Languages to anyone interested in learning a second language!Jennifer Sather

I have been studying Spanish at Portal Languages for a couple of years now. I was already at an advanced level when I started, and attending on a regular basis has helped me not only keep up with my Spanish, but take it to a higher level. I take mainly conversation classes with Grace, and I love the flexibility and small class size. As a teacher, Grace is friendly and personable, and makes the classes lively and interesting. No dull, dry lessons here. I truly enjoy studying at Portal Languages.Elizabeth Wright

My daughter loves math! I never thought I'd say that. Her Mathnasium coach meets her where she is, works with her spirited personality, and gets the absolute best out of her. I'm so thankful for Mathnasium and the positive experiences my daughter has had learning and growing there. I wrote this review, months ago. Now, I still am as enthusiastic about recommending Mathnasium as ever. Even online, the coaches consistently meet with my daughter pushing, yet patient, and building her skills and confidence. We're happy to have Mathnasium's consistent support and flexibility, this is a consistent experience in my daughter's life, which we so appreciate.Cheryl Despalmes

My daughter has always struggled with math. She has attention deficit and just could not grasp the concepts. About 5 years ago, we heard about Mathnasium from a friend. Since we enrolled her in their program, she has excelled not only in math, but also in self-confidence. The 1 on 1 help, the extra repetitions, the homework practice and test prep was exactly what she needed to succeed. Connie and her staff are very professional and consistent. We can’t thank them enough for what they’ve helped my daughter achieve through their program.Amber I

My daughter struggled with math when she left one school to go to another. We didn't realize how far behind she was until we entered the new school. We signed her up in the summer at Mathnasium and within six months she was caught up and getting an A in her math class. Connie and her staff are amazing and my daughter loved to go. On days that we had to miss she actually was very sad. We look forward to referring everyone to Mathnasium because of their kindness and success with their program.Jennifer Ann

My kids and I absolutely love this Art Studio! They beg me to go back every week! I love all the themes they come up and the multiple was to create art based on that theme. My kids so far have painted, sculpted, colored, glued, cut and made some fun foam! The owner and all the other art teachers there are so friendly, fun and welcoming. They all really engage the children in conversation and create a really fun environment. Im very impressed by how extremely clean and organized the studio is considering how messy my children’s art projects are when I come to pick them up haha! I love the location of this studio too. It’s next to some really good restaurants, ice cream shop and workout place. My favorite classes are the Mommy’s Time Off and the Date Night class. I grantee your little one will love this art studio and want to come back the next day!Tina

Kidcreate has become our favourite place over the last 12 months and I couldn’t recommend it enough! We stumbled upon Kidcreate before it opened (pre COVID) and signed up our daughter for a trial for their opening. The pandemic hit and Kristen (the owner) and her team have been incredible to ensure each little artists safety, whilst also ensuring the enjoyment of everyone in each class. My daughter has truly flourished in her arts and crafts skills, patience, motor skills and her ability to be around others. I’m a true supporter of this incredibly well run business and most importantly, my almost 4 year older LOVES her time there! We hope to continue to attend art classes as Esmee grows and when our even smaller little artist becomes able to get involved too!Emily Egerton

Kids Create Art Studio is very cute and the instructors are wonderful with kids. We had a birthday party there with a bunch of nine year olds and some younger kids and the teachers did a great job keeping everyone engaged. The kids loved the art project they did and had a blast. The teachers helped with the party set up and clean up, making for an easy and fun party for the parents! We will be back for future workshops and recommend their art parties!Rebecca Whitehead

About a year ago we had signed my son up for a basketball league at the age of 6. We watched his first game and observed how he became overwhelmed and would quickly try and get rid of the ball- passing to the first person he saw- even if that person was on the other team! We saw his discouragement and his love for the game slowly dwindle… it was hard to watch. I looked around for a skills clinic that would help teach him the fundamentals of basketball and develop his skills. After a conversation with Coach Sean we signed him up right away and fell in love with the program! We saw our son’s confidence grow and his skills develop week after week. So much of basketball is muscle memory and their program aligns with that philosophy. Our son was able to regain his love for basketball and went to his league games with energy and confidence as he was able to test out the skills learned in a game environment. We continued with the program for a little over a year and due to schedule changes, had to to pull our son out. We look forward to when our schedule will allow our son to rejoin the program. I highly recommend their program to help build your child’s skills and confidence.Sarah Menchaca

This academy is where it's at. From day one, they were extremely organized, professional and dedicated to teaching the fundamentals of basketball. They can instantly recognize where your child is at in terms of skill and make sure to place him in the appropriate class/level of teaching. They also monitor progress and make adjustments as needed and are always available for questions/feedback that you may have. We have seen drastic improvements in our sons play, coordination and his overall confidence level. We absolutely love the program and most importantly, our son Ben does too!! Thank you Coach Sean and the friendly knowledgable coaching staff at Magic Elite Basketball Academy. The Chiantaretto Family.Bran Chian

My daughter joined Magic Elite after playing basketball for her school after a year. I had a really difficult time finding the right program for her because the club teams we researched and played with did not give her the right guidance or coaching to help her improve her skills. Luckily with a referral from a parent, she joined Magic Elite and it made a world of difference. My daughter ended up making the varsity team for her school and I have Magic Elite to thank for. The coaches really cared for her and gave her the direction of where she needed to improve and really understood what she needed emotionally and physically. Magic Elite is not only a great academy but is also like family.Natalie Pham

I’ve been practicing BJJ at Gracie Barra RSM for the past six months, and it seems fitting to drop a review after getting to know the place thoroughly. As a 42-year-old man with a few injuries (lower back herniated disk and tendinitis on both knees ) + out of shape, I had reservations and concerns to start. From the very first day I was welcomed to the mat by the professors and practitioners with a smile and great vibes overall. They were made aware of my physical limitations and concerns and made an effort to ensure I would do the best I could without exposing myself to injury. Now, six months later, I’ve lost almost 20 pounds, and achieved enough confidence to practice at full strength and speed. Our main professors are Kayron, Rafael, Gabriel and Gustavo, and they are not only accomplished professionals, but also great people to chat with and learn from. The students have a great sense of respect and unity, as we are constantly reminded that we need each other to practice and grow in this martial art. I am really happy with the decision to join Gracie Barra RSM, and highly recommend this school for anyone curious about the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.Celso O'Donnell

There is nothing better than a supportive and inclusive community, GB RSM provides that for both kids and adults. The instructors are world class in jiu jitsu and at the same time down to earth. They are friendly and are able to communicate details in a very digestible manner. We moved to RSM a year ago because of the sense of community it provides and GB RSM has provided that for both my son and I. Jiu Jitsu is something that becomes a big part of your life and spending that time with amazing people makes every second enjoyable!Kevin Donovan

One of the best Gracie gym out there. A lot of great professors and plenty of room for all the students to learn. The professors truly care about their students. My son loves it here and has made a lot of new friends. There's a lot of kids for my son to train with, which is great. It's definitely one big family at this location. I highly recommend it.The Penas

We love Creation Station!! My daughter is 3 and in the Princess Ballet/Tap class with Ms. Sarah. She has blossomed while being in this class. It has boosted her self-confidence in an amazing way. She is much more self-assured and independent after just a few months of being in dance class. She's also learning so much each week. She wants to practice at home and it's so cute hearing her saying the names of the moves she's doing. I love how the teaching is presented in a fun way, without drilling the girls. Ms. Sarah is wonderful with the girls, and it's clear how much they all love her! Ms. Kat is so helpful and always greets us by name when we arrive. I couldn't be happier with our experience at Creation Station and would highly recommend it to anyone!Melissa Prickett

My son has a huge smile the entire class!!! He's 5 and has been taking hip hop class since he was 3. We recently moved and needed to find a new studio. We tried a large local studio and I felt so bad for him there. He left class frustrated and sad. He had a really hard time keeping up, and the instructor was too strict for what his motor skills could handle. I'm soooooo glad we decided to try out creation station!!! Miss Linda is so fun and encouraging! He has such a great time now. She still corrects and helps him learn and improve but in a fun, loving, encouraging way. Seriously after one minute into class I knew this was the place for us. Dance should be fun for kids at this age and that's exactly what this place is.Adrienne Wheeler

My family loves this place. We signed our daughters up for ballet/tap and were so impressed by the interactions of the instructors, particularly Madison and Sarah, with our girls. They are accommodating when kids inevitably don't play by the script. They are really fun and it draws the kids in. Another thing I liked is that they make things really easy for families who have demanding/complicated schedules; makeup classes are easy to schedule, classes are prorated so you don't feel you're being treated unjustly just because you can't sign up for a whole term! Great dance studio!Haytham Abul

I lost just over 30 lbs over a 6 month period! I had been trying to handle weight loss on my own with little success. I had the motivation to lose weight, just needed professional help to be successful in my weight loss goal. Dr. Kakar presented a plan that would help in reaching my fitness goals. Once I started the plan, if I had any questions/concerns I was able to bring them to her attention to get a clear answers. I decided to go with the nutritional program, and this was extremely helpful. Tricia went through my eating habits and together we documented a plan of what types of foods I should eat and how much. Doing this weekly was very helpful and motivating. If I had a 1 – 2 lb weight loss for a week, she would analyze my food intake and provided a different approach. Resulting in a higher weight loss number the following week. Be prepared to answer the "am I drinking enough water" and "am I exercising enough" questions every week. The front office ladies are great. With busy schedules, and as busy as this office, I never felt the frustration that must happen. If I came in without an appointment, they worked me into the scheduled. I feel great, and have much more energy than I did 6 months ago.The Grandes

I signed up for their 6-month program in November, after hitting rock bottom with my weight at an all-time high. My last appointment is today, and I have lost about 60 lbs in total since starting! My program consisted of appetite suppressants, B12 injections (administered at home), and weekly/bi-weekly nutrition counseling visits to the office. I believe it was the personal accountability during these visits that really motivated me the most to stick to my diet plan. Their nutritionist, Trisha, is the best and one of the nicest people I’ve ever met! Everyone there is super friendly and genuinely wants to see you succeed in a healthy way. They really focus on giving you the knowledge and experience you need to succeed on your own after the program ends. I’m so glad that I took the plunge and signed up for their weight loss program! My life has gotten so much better in so many ways, even though I have a lot more weight to lose before I reach my goals. Thank you, OC Weight Loss Center!!CJ T

I decided to get back to my ideal weight, I looked at several places before deciding on OC Weight Loss Center, and so far has been the best decision I have ever made, I not only loss almost 40 pounds now I have tons of energy to be back to the gym, their loss weight protocol is great, easy to follow even if you are under a special diet, they do have an option for you, I am Vegetarian and worked perfect, 100% reliable, I feel very happy,and I am more than grateful for the good attitude and professionalism of everyone in OC Weight Loss Center. Thank you very much YoannaYoanna Ruiz

I have practiced martial arts of various forms since the age of 11 years old(I’m 23 now). I’ve traveled to train BJJ in Florida, New York City, and my home town of Washington D.C. This gym exceeded every expectation I had. Upon arrival, I was promptly greeted and shown around the gym. I was welcomed onto the mat and loaned a training gi as mine is being shipped from back home in DC. Every single member of the gym introduced their self me and made me feel at home. The instruction was top notch, comparable to that of many big name black belts I’ve trained with(Joao Miyao, Shaolin, Marcelo Garcia etc.), if not better. The live sparring was intense but very appropriate considering my level of knowledge. This is what’s considered an “old school” style gym with an emphasis on respect and proper training. After class, they even clapped for ME, the new guy, and made me feel part of the tribe! I would HIGHLY recommend this gym to anyone from a beginner looking to learn an art, to the “seasoned” competitor like myself. This is certainly going to be home base for me now that I reside in Mission Viejo. Come on in to train and say hi!- George Barksdale, 11/4/2020Geo B

Having been around martial arts for many years I can honestly say that Evolve Training Center is one of the best gyms I have ever been a proud member of. My son, who is now 8 years old, and I have been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Evolve since May of 2017. The coaches and curriculum are focused on real, effective and competitive BJJ and Muay Thai. Training, with my son, and experiencing the gentle art is nothing short of amazing. The coaches, and team members, create a safe, family friendly learning environment for students from all walks of life ages 5 and up. No egos, only learning and advancing your knowledge of the martial arts in a clean, professional studio. If you are contemplating martial arts for defense, competition, fitness and wellness or personal growth look no further. The kids and Adult programs are offered many times throughout the week which is not common for most martial arts schools. Everyone at Evolve will make you feel right at home. Come Train!Kelly Fishback

Above and beyond all expectations! We didn't know what to expect when starting Jiu Jitsu. My son had 2 years combined of Taekwondo and Kenpo karate. After we moved here, we didn't think it was possible to find as good a dojo as we left…turns out we couldn't have been more wrong! From day one, Todd and the coaching staff at Evolve set out to push my son to push past his comfort zones. To embrace both his victories and his fear of defeat. At other dojos, I would casually observe my son's classes, getting some work done, and hope he was learning something. Now, I'm totally immersed in the action and thoroughly entertained watching the kids roll with each other. Stripe and belt promotions are earned based on effort and accomplishment. It's been an amazing transformation since my son started and now he's looking forward to competing in his first tournament soon. Evolve Jiu Jitsu is worth every penny and I couldn't recommend them more!David Lewis

Compare to the quality they provided, the camp is not worth it at all! We have three parents registered this camp together and we all shared the same feeling we had the very dissatisfying camp experience here.1.The unfair pricing system. Early birds pay more fees than the Late Gators. We surprisingly found out three of us paid different amount for the same camp.Two early registrants paid $691/each (plus tax)while the latter one did $70 less. They did refund us the difference after we requested. However, we don’t think most of the parents will have chance to find out the different price CodeRev charges for different kids. 2.Very unprofessional operation. It seems like they temporarily rent a room behind the front desk of a building. The sign and everything look temporary. All the kids have to stay in a same room to do all their stuffs . And the teacher is not ready until the substitute works till the third day.3. Mixing 6 grader with kids from much younger category in the same group. Feel sorry for my daughter she had to waste lots of time waiting for the much younger kids to catch up. Seemed they had two teachers working in the room. However, my kids told me sometimes the teacher was not sufficient to take care of all the kids and my daughter didn’t get enough instructions as the teacher was too occupied and busy with younger kids and multiple programs.4. One of my friends complained the 30 mins recess is too long. 5.What kids learned doesn't match what they showed In the promo video. My son registered the Rev Robot because he thought he would be introduced how to use remote controller to control the robot as showed in the promo video. Unfortunately, by the end of the camp, he was told we had to pay for one more week to start the part of the remote controlling and they were not old enough to be instructed the content yet . My son was so disappointed as he didn’t feel he learned as it showed in the video. I shared my feedback on the first and second day to the owner ,Evan and requested for the improvement or the refund. Unfortunately, I didn’t see any improvement and he was not responsive except the substitute called with no solution. Anyway, I am writing this review on behalf of three moms who had dissatisfying experience with this camp. I feel bad for them as I recommended this one to them and persuaded them to join when they felt it was too pricy. If you have higher expectation for the camp at $691/ week, none of us recommend this one to you.We have been working with lots of camps before and we know how the professional one works. Obviously, CodeRev is not the one.Daisy He

I can't say enough good things about CodeREV and their awesome staff. My daughter and many of her friends always look forward to their twice weekly classes there. We especially love the owner, Evan, and Jim Pike, who teaches grades 2-8 math using Minecraft. They've been a bit busy, lately, with summer camps, but nevertheless my daughter is getting the individualized attention she needs as she learns to code. I was also happy to hear they're coming to her charter school to teach in the fall.LA Homeschooler

Both my girls enjoyed their camp at the Del Mar Torrey Pines High School. Each student was provided a station and help was always available. The staff left a great impression on my kids because they learned a new skill everyday. The crew was knowledgeable, professional, and fun. My daughters were able to creatively showcase their work at the end. Each child was proud to see what they have accomplished . Thank you for inspiring our kids.WeAreFamiliy T

Sensei Doug has been a great mentor for my boys. They have been going to Novastar for over 1 year now and they still love going. These classes have kept my boys interest and focus and that’s important for wiggly boys. Sensei Doug has the right combination of discipline and instruction and fun for the kids. They laugh and learn and get a good workout in. Their flexibility and strength and focus have improved. We love Novastar! Thanks for providing such a great resource in our community. We highly recommend them and will continue to support them.Kim Bingham

Sensei Doug is great with the kids! Very professional and demands respect for him and others but is realistic as to what to expect from each age group. Inexpensive compared to other studios we've looked into and no long contracts. The kids also learn how to properly use weapons they earn and have fun events throughout the year. Plus, plus plus! I highly recommend this karate studio.Lisa Waldvogel

Our son has been attending classes here for 6 months and he loves it! He has made good friends here and I really enjoy the other families that bring their kids here. The classes are smaller and intimate and the students get personalized attention. The classes are fun and constructive. I appreciate the structure that the classes bring to our routine.Yasmin Roberts

We give C2 Education our TOP Recommendation when it comes to SAT/ACT prep as well as college advice! We were referred to C2 Education by a friend whose ACT score rose dramatically after working under the guidance of C2 Education tutors. We then bought our son, Jack, a 4-tutor session special (which we found on Groupon) and which far exceeded the price we paid! Jack began with a very involved consultation with the Center Director providing us with a detailed outline of college requirements including SAT/ACT scores, grades, acceptance rates, and so much more. That consultation was followed by a practice SAT (more closely aligned with the actual SAT) which highlighted precise strengths and weaknesses for Jack once it was scored. Finally, these steps were followed by 2 tutorial sessions where Jack was given careful instruction in the areas where he was weakest. These sessions, along with further studying, helped Jack to raise his SAT from a 1000 to a 1310! We also recently just completed another exceptional college-consultation where we were guided step-by-step in how to narrow down college selections based off of factors that Jack finds most important as he begins his college pursuit. This comprehensive consultation educated him in creating a College Folder which will organize and rank colleges based off of his essential criterion allowing Jack to focus on those schools which best align to his goals and dreams. C2 Education is a first-class organization which can provide incomparable direction with some of the biggest decisions you, or your child, will ever make! We are so thankful for the help they have provided us.Cynthia Barnhart

My daughter has been going to C2 since beginning of Sophomore year. C2 has been providing the support she needs to excel in academics be it SAT or AP. The one thing that really stood out for me is the regular planning sessions we have been having with Julia over the last 2 years. In each hour to hour and a half session, Julia would work with us, listen to any concerns or challenges my daughter has been having and come up with an effective short-term plan to assist her. These individualized short-term plans really helped my daughter from not getting too overwhelmed with the already heavy workload at school. Julia is an excellent counselor with a calm demeanor and alleviated the stress of college prep not just for my daughter but for the whole family. She scheduled tutoring sessions as needed, administered tests not only for SAT, SAT Math 2, Chemistry but also AP Calc, Chem, Lang and Physics. It is great that C2 has all the resources and teachers available to support students academically and emotionally. My rising senior is almost ready with her college list and extremely motivated to apply. I can't personally thank C2 enough for everything.Lavanya Rao

We have been using the services at C2 of Mission Viejo for over a year and half for both our kids. My older child, who is applying for college, and now our younger child who is currently a junior in high school. They really help with college student and offer everything you need. Key is SAT prep which really helped both our kids. I am just guessing my older child got an additional 200 points on his SAT because of C2. Also there is tutoring for AP classes. Finally with giving consructive input on essays for college applications. We recommend this center and feel it's worth every penny to have their support. Amelia has been an absolute jem and would recommend her as a tutor on all subjects including calculus and chemistry. Julia is the center director and she is always there to help and provide guidance.Edmund Golpashin

This review is solely based on my and my daughters experience with Ms. Estee and Fringe Dance Studio. My 9yr old daughter had been asking to join dance for what seems like forever, and I had decided to check out this studio in early 2020. Then COVID hit and we placed all our children's sports on hold. Fast forward to 2021, we couldn't be happier with our choice to join and be a part of the Fringe Studio family. I'm a new dance mom but I did to my research and because my daughter started dancing at an older age – I wanted her to feel comfortable easing into a new sport to her. Many dance studios were requiring years of experience in ballet before being able to explore other dance styles. Ms. Estee evaluates each student and gives you her honest and professional opinion on your child's abilities. I truly believe she holds each one of her students best interest and gives each student the attention they need to become better! My daughter and our family couldn't be happier! Thank you for all you do, Ms. Estee!Sacnite Ortiz

My daughter has been taking the summer toddler class here and absolutely loves it. I was worried she’d get bored and not be able to focus since classes are 50 minutes long but she enjoys every second. The first half of her class is ballet, then kids put on their tap shoes for the second half. Ms Estee is an amazing instructor and is incredibly patient and always so enthusiastic. She isn’t overly serious or strict but still takes command of the class so that it doesn’t turn into a wild circus of dancing toddlers. There are many other dance studios that are closer to our home but I don’t mind driving all the way to Fringe Dance Studio one bit because of the quality and value of instruction by Ms Estee.Marissa Cope

My daughter has been with this studio since the end of June and she loves it here so much! She has grown in confidence and skills. She is so eager to learn. The owner, Ms. Estee is extremely helpful in guiding your child to the right class to fit their personality. She is also super responsive to emails and phone calls. I also love that she doesn’t push students to be competitive. To me, it seems like their main focus is to cultivate a child’s love for dance.Linda Liu

We are happy to be a part of the SCF dance family! Lonna, her coaches, and staff consistently go above and beyond for their families. They support families in times of crisis, build strong teams, provide a safe and inclusive place for every child to grow and be their personal best -as a dancer and a human. They are professional, promote kindness, and love and care about their dancers. They are contributing to the character development of our children while training them for elite, world- wide competitions. And the kids have so much FUN doing it!! You can’t ask for more than that.Carrie Kowalski

We can’t say enough good things about South Coast Freestyle. Our daughter moved to SCF in the summer of 2018 and has never looked back. Not only was she welcomed by the owner and coaching staff, but she was greeted by all the girls who hugged her and welcomed her with open arms. From the top down, SCF is amazing, supportive, professional and inspiring. Our daughter has grown exponentially after coming to SCF and has continued to grow over the years. We highly recommend SCF for all levels and ages of dancers.Layne Lawson

We have been part of the SCF family for the last 5 years. This is our daughters home away from home. The owner Lonna is so friendly and down to earth. She makes you feel at home and happy to be there. The same goes for the coaches. They push the girls to be their best! Your daughter will be taught by the best. They have a variety of classes for all ages. We have seen our daughter grow inside and out. We love SCF.Alicia Lawson