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I'm in love with this school. It has provided me the tools for success, and overall has helped my confidence as a leader. The school may be small, but has activities that are present throughout the week. This could be writing workshops, movie nights, sport games, musicals, dance parties, etc. The resources available on campus are all next to each other, so traveling from place to place is swift. Professors are also really nice, and there for the students. Overall it's been a great experience.Davyous Melvin

As a transfer student and think I made the BEST decision by enrolling in Peace. This is a campus where you will find your family for life and will be guided by professors through the years to be the most successful version of yourself. The students in my major have morphed into family and my professors are like second parents. I have found my home away from home. 10/10.Sara Siwinski

This is an amazing university! The faculty and staff do everything in their power to make sure the students are able to grow. Although it is a small university, there are still many events that can help improve your skills academically, and they have countless events for fun too!Christian Langley

For a school that promotes women's strength and diversity, I am appalled to see that racism for the current students is still rampant. For those women to feel afraid and not be able to come forward and speak against it, is abhorrent. Do better. How can you allow for advisor's and students alike to treat others like that? Do better, it's 2022. Also, as I toured, I went with a family member. It was assumed I was a single mother and between the families who toured my "daughter" and I were skipped over for some questions while the larger families with relatives were asked more. I find this to be extremely telling along with the racism that this would not be a school I'd want my daughter or anyone's daughter to attend until they can work on their biases. It's also a little alarming they don't talk about what grants or how much anything is until you've been "admitted." And even more so when you find reviews elsewhere that state that they mess with tuition, or charge more without letting people know. For a school that charges so much, the environment seemed lacking. Also the tour guide mentioned something about being able to help children with autism, in a way that makes me feel like it's meant for others to feel good and not benefit the children. The approach in which it was talked about could have been more tasteful. Also how can you give a tour and not know anything about any of the degrees offered there? Little disappointing. In short: send your daughters elsewhere. This school has many improvements to make.E C

I have an Odd and an Even daughter and we were absolutely thrilled with Meredith! I always felt my daughters were safe there and never felt uneasy about leaving them there. Everyone from the President to the Maintenance staff to all of the Professors made us feel they genuinely wanted our daughters as students and not just our checkbook. Both of my girls really enjoyed their time there and I would recommend it to any prospective student to at least visit, It isn't for everyone but both of my girls were very pleased with the education they received.Brian Smith

Grad from several years back. Extremely few adequate professors/ administrators, majority incorporate liberal indoctrination into curriculum. Way too expensive , and college caters mostly to those who live on campus. The job I am currently employed at pays more than the jobs my degree is for. Be smart and do the research to look for a much less expensive college , and consult multiple sources before getting a degree that allows you limited career opportunities. Be smart and do the research! God bless.Nicole Kul

We have had our kids at several schools and found DA to be the best match for them. The School is very faculty run. The faculty are really good, stay really up to date, love the place, and do not let the inevitable parent snobs have any deleterious impact. I really like the science and math strength, which is really lacking at some schools.Martin Brooke

Both my kids attend DA middle. They love the school and they are growing in so many important ways. Well rounded experience that is setting them up for real life. Body, mind and spirit. Highly recommend.Ahmed Diallo

Not sure why a person believes they should review a school if they don’t have a child enrolled at that particular school. Obviously not allowing her family to attend was the correct decision.R FL

I have two children in Ravenscroft Lower School and one more will be starting PreK in the fall. The academic program and resources at Ravenscroft are unparalleled in the Raleigh area, and the auxiliary programming in the arts, technology, and athletics allows the school to reach a wide variety of student interests. However, the most exciting thing about Ravenscroft School is the community-wide commitment to character and leadership education interwoven into the academic program and general culture of the school. Specifically, the Character Tree and Lead From Here initiative ensure that children at Ravenscroft not only exceed academic standards but know how to apply their knowledge in real world situations, using creative thinking, cooperative experiences, empathy, and dynamic self-empowerment. Lead From Here has created a common language and guidelines for the school, faculty and staff, parents, and students to discuss and implement the essential qualities necessary for our children to succeed in a complex and unknown future: Leading Self, Leading With Others, and Changing Our World. In this structure, each child's own leadership talent and potential is developed and honored, and each family is a partner in educational growth with the school. It is a fundamental change in the conversation about educating our children and it is an exciting time to be a part of this vibrant community.Ally Sonntag

We are finishing up our third year at Ravenscroft (K-2) and could not be happier with our choice in sending our son there. The teachers are among the most caring and hard working in the area. Even with small class sizes (15) the teachers divide up their classes in several subjects to assure that everyone's learning level is kept at a challenging pace. As a former private and public school teacher in NY & NC I can say with certainty that Ravenscroft is among the best of any school in either category. Ravenscroft has a very strong Fine Arts program, even in Lower School. What is most exciting is the new Lead From Here initiative that Ravenscroft is developing with the Center for Creative Leadership. I have seen many positive changes in my son as it relates to working with others through collaboration, communication and cooperation. The goal of the program is to intertwine leadership skills into their already rigorous academic program to produce a generation of citizen leaders who will be responsible for running an increasingly complex and diverse World. Other schools in the area have strong academics, some of them strong fine art, but none of them have a robust leadership program like Ravenscroft!Chuck Vitello

Ravenscroft is a great school! We feel extremely blessed to have our children here. The entire staff are qualified and have the children's best interest in mind. Since being at Ravenscroft, we no longer have anxiety wondering if the education and environment are right. We do however shed tears of JOY when we see how not only our children, but all the children grow. It is quite touching Education, professionalism of staff and administration, nurse and physician, security are all top notch! Only wish we had taken the step to join the Ravenscroft community sooner. You will not find a better school. Our children never complain of being bored. They are challenged and engaged in so many ways! Parent portal is a wonderful tool providing so much information about school. They do a great job keeping you informed. Also, the cafeteria is wonderful with many options for lunch. So, if you haven't toured the school, please do. You will instantly see the difference compared to other schools and you will long to have the opportunity for your children here. Again, I can't say enough about the greatness of the school.kay Dudley

We took our kids here while on vacation in North Carolina. They had such a great time looking at the dinosaur models. I was very impressed that such a neat place was free to visit. You can tell that all of the models were very expensive and well made. My favorite part was learning about space and all of the space rocks they have on display. They also have a really pretty butterfly botanical garden that is also home to a sloth. Sadly this area was closed to visitors being able to go inside. Overall a 5/5 experience, perfect for learning! I can't wait to go back when the kids are a little older and can really appreciate what it has to offer. Visited on
Weekend

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FreeAngelica Denham

Definitely worth stopping by if you’re in the Raleigh area. It’s free entry and there is a lot to see. Make sure to go to both buildings. You can cross over via bridges on the upper two levels. They are doing some remodeling on the first floor main area, so that was the only sad part that we weren’t able to go to that area that is usually our favorite. Also, sadly the butterfly exhibit is still closed, but you can at least look at the many beautiful butterflies through the glass. Really hope they open it back up soon. Great homeschool day trip. Not a lot of people on weekdays. Visited on
Weekday

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No

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FreeAlona Lit

This is a free museum that is open to people of all ages. I was so impressed by their collections. It’s a 4-story museum with a breezeway that connects to research labs that are currently in operation. They have interactive exhibits that are so fun for the kids and adults alike. Watch for special exhibits that they are rotating through. Be sure to keep an eye out for some unique finds that are native to North Carolina and even more rare finds that exist only in this museum. The staff is very friendly and helpful! Visited on
Weekend

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No

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FreeMaegan

So here's my Wake Tech story. I secured financial aid and then enrolled into Wake Tech as a full-time student. And then the financial aide office attempted to cut my much-needed aid twice, the first time on the Friday before my classes were to begin and then the second time was the following Monday via email when I was literally 4/5 the way through the commute from Fayetteville to Raleigh to attend my first day of classes, causing me to turn around and head back home. And another thing: maybe it's just me — perhaps I missed something?–however it seems that Wake Tech expects new students to simply show up and know what to do? Nothing's explained, nearly none of the stuff that I needed to know to get started was covered during the online orientation that new students are required to complete nor were we given any booklet or the like to explain how stuff works . But let's rewind a bit. After securing financial aid, enrolling and completing online orientation….I remained clueless. So thereafter I spent about a week commuting back and forth between Fayetteville and South campus in an effort to complete registration and get everything else taken care of. I did so under the assumption that I'd get stuff figured out if only I'd drive up there and speak to Wake Tech face to face–but not so . During this process I asked advisors and other staff a variety of questions only to be told conflicting info and advice thereby increasing my confusion. And then I went to the bookstore where I learned that some of the books that I needed were out of stock and that notebooks cost $8. So I left without my books. I did however attempt to attend classes first day of semester, as mentioned above, but then received that email from the financial aid office– had that not happened I would have went to school and maybe things would have turned out differently. I did receive another email from someone else at Wake Tech telling me that the email from financial aid threatening to reduce my aid the 2nd time was a mistake and that I'm covered…but unfortunately I've already missed a week of school so I guess I'm out. Very depressing as Wake Tech is the closest college offering a full curriculum on substance abuse/addiction counseling and that's what I want to do. But, it is what it is .Frank A

You remember when the pandemic started, and everyone had to start learning how to use computers? Now imagine, a bunch of teachers, creating online courses from scratch with no help. ITS A DISASTER. Its like NO ONE set a criteria for how the classes should follow a general structure, so that students aren't spending the first 2 weeks of every new class trying to figure out what is what. Its like no one showed them, "this is the gold standard"… this is what a well put together black board class looks like. The online courses are archaic. (Dr. Frear, I complained about some things and I am sorry. After seeing what else is our there( summer 2022), HOLY MOLY. Your blackboard set up is the least confusing and was by far, the best thing I have seen yet) Instructors use blackboard, not as a classroom but as a file folder system. Instead of using the platform, they made it so that every thing is word documents and or files you have to download when they could have just simply used the actual platform. I should only be downloading PowerPoint slides, worksheets, homework, etc. Not opening a document to read something you could have made a video and "instructed" us or copy and pasted to the platform. Does anyone know the definition of a syllabus there? It should be all encompassing. I shouldn't have to read 5 documents to figure out how I will be graded, what I will be graded on, the rules, the expectations, which books I need to buy. If the department has a syllabus, I'm pretty sure you are supposed to take that document and incorporate it into your own, at the very least create an addendum/appendix. My Grades should clearly have due dates, weighted totals, and all of the grade-able items at the start of the class. There should be no, imagining what my grade is at any given moment.Buttercups

I’ve spent 29 years teaching at Wake Tech and have taken a number of classes here too. I know what it’s like at Wake and I am telling the unvarnished truth about it. I’m retiring soon so it’s not about getting a promotion! Generally speaking the facilities, faculty and quality of education are really very good – in addition the price is still reasonable. Don’t be conned by private educational facilities that promise you a “great job” after graduation and then put you in a low end, minimum wage job where you can’t even afford to pay off your pricey school loans (this happened to a friend of mine). Go to WT and get a better education for a fraction of the cost – you will leave with real skills and THAT’S how you get a job – with knowledge. Plus Wake has a solid reputation with employers. Yes, there are aspects of the school that are unfortunate – I hear complaints from my students, and there are a number of policies that drive the faculty crazy too – much of it is due to the typical bureaucracy that seems inevitable with very large institutions. Is it really better elsewhere? Maybe. Maybe not. Nonetheless, if you go with the sincere desire and motivation to learn, and you treat your teachers and fellow students with respect – you will be supported by all and do well. The ILC really is a remarkable facility and is intended to help struggling students succeed. When it comes to the financial aid office I hear the best approach is to fill out ALL the paperwork that is required COMPLETELY and ON TIME. Follow instructions, that should go a long way to making the process easier.Marlys de Alba

What a wonderful museum for the kids and adults to explore together! So many activities and learning spaces! My grandchildren had the best time taking me to each and every space and playing while pretending and exploring! The favorites were the Medical van, Veterinary office, farm, helicopter, creative space, Toddler Hollow, Money, Camping, and Hockey! Enjoy this time for ages 8 months (Baby space that is wonderful) and up. Make sure you have plenty of time. We missed a couple of areas because I didn't allot more time (3 hours) so I would say at least 4 hours if you have an active preschooler or older kiddo. We had a 1 year old and 4 year old and could have stayed another couple of hours. Fabulous eating area for snacks and an on site Café for those who want to grab a meal and coffee. We also don't do a movie which is an option that they would have loved. Can't say enough great things. Go here for a day and have fun! Visited on
Weekday

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Yes

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$6–10Sherry Short

Marbles is a must for any family with kids. This place has something for all ages including adults. From toddler areas to learning how to use tools, it is even fun for the adults in the group. Today we attended a birthday party. Marbles has a great set up for events in an entirely separate building from the actual museum. The party encompasses three separate rooms that were filled with activities for kids. After cake and presents, the party is invited into the museum for some more crazy fun. In addition to the museum they have a small gift shop to explore as well. They have a limited selection of food if you get hungry as well. Another major plus is the IMAX theater that is located here as well. This is a full day event if you want it to be and is definitely worth spending the day at! Visited on
Weekday

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No wait

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No

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$6–10Kevin Kinsey

It's been about 5 years since I've been to this place. My husband and I decided to bring our youngest since she's never been and I must say, we had a blast. When we resided in North Carolina, we visited numerous times for my oldest daughter and I am very confident to say this is the best kids museum we've ever been to. The kids museum in Indianapolis, IN is much bigger with at least 4 floors and a room dedicated to Barbie; however, Marbles is a lot more interactive which my kids look forward to when visiting these types of places. I believe they're favorite part was the science Kids Grid room but my favorite was the outdoor garden lol 😆. I'm glad to share these experiences with people on google maps! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Visited on
Weekend

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No wait

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Yes

Price for adult entry
$6–10M. Hale

Planetariums are a little old-fashioned these days but kids will probably love this one. I've gone dozens of times now at a variety of ages. Staff seem to enjoy the space, although parking can be a nightmare as most things in downtown Chapel Hill. I also once had access to the (hidden) really amazing part of this building: the professional science-grade telescope embedded in the roof of the main dome. That thing is absolute magic and NOT available to the public. You'll need to know an astronomer at UNC to gain access, but oh boy if you can see the universe through the massive eye of that scope you'll gain a new perspective on the fragility of life and its beauty in context. Highly recommended.Noah

I enjoyed From Earth to universe today. It was too short. The college student showing the galaxies afterwards was too abrupt and the whole experience lasted 55 minutes. We need more scientific facts on each and maybe an adult feature that doesn't dumb it all down. I hadn't been since I was a kid and thoroughly enjoyed the theater, it brought back the same feeling at the end seeing your own galaxy is incredible.Liz Hunter

I LOVED this place. I slept in the star dome and explore the stars all night. There is so much to do at this place, you can easily spend half a day exploring the ground and the museum. At night you might get a chance to go up into the massive rotating telescope. I was able to go up in it and talk to the student who was studying the stars that night! So fun!Kaileigh Ault

Wow what a great museum. This was one of the best museums we've been to. We (2 kids and 2 adults) went on a Sunday. The parking lots were filling up quickly and we got there a little after 10am. There was no line for the tickets though. We actually didn't have to pay anything because of membership to a different museum in Virginia so that was quite surprising. Most of the museum was outside, lots of walking for the little ones but I saw lots of families who were prepared with strollers or wagons. Wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen if you go in the warmer months. We brought waters and some small snacks. There is at least one restaurant in there were you can buy snacks. The kids had so much fun and we could have spend another day here. Just to highlight a few things. The kids (5 & 7) loved the tree houses. The waterplay area is also very fun (bring a change of clothes for the kids). The life animals were cool to look at, the little bear looked a bit sad but he is just getting used to the environment. I enjoyed the butterfly house. We enjoyed the inside part as well, lots of hand on things to do in there. All in all it was a great time. There are plenty of bathrooms and water fountains were you can fill up your water bottle. Visited on
Weekend

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No wait

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No

Price for adult entry
$21–30Pia Boje

Love it here been twice so far ( love my membership ).. weekdays are much more calmer and best for parents with smaller children like our baby just wanting to explore. The weekends are a much bigger crowd. But both times we truly enjoyed ourselves and our goddaughter loved it ALL! Especially the playground! She was nervous in the butterfly exhibit and an older gentlemen worker was great support. Letting her know there was nothing to be afraid of. There’s usually a worker you can find at each exhibit that you can ask questions which is a benefit. As an adult i enjoyed the lemurs, butterflies and bears the most. We easily spent 2-3 hours here and still have so much to explore! Will be back! Visited on
Weekday

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No wait

Reservation recommended
Yes

Price for adult entry
FreeAnnJanett Luxury

This place is amazing! So much to do! We spent 5 hours here and didn't get to enjoy the inside because there's just that much to do! My kids (under five) loved the dinosaur trail, train and all the natural playgrounds! The butterfly enclosure was wonderful as well! The food was very good, pricey but actually worth the money. We spent most of the time outside, which for us, was a plus! Also, there are restrooms EVERYWHERE! A huge plus in this family. Very clean. We went on a weekday so it wasn't crowded. We enjoyed every bit of it and can't wait to return Visited on
Weekday

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No wait

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No

Price for adult entry
$21–30Kassandra Stewart

Not worth it. Teachers were extremely unhelpful and taught nothing all year. When I moved states, I had to get lots of tutoring to catch up because of how behind I was academically. The teachers also jam theology and views down students throats which leads to lots of controversy. One teacher was a flat earth conspiracist who taught the flat earth, other teachers said I was going to hell for not accepting young earth creationism. In bible classes, students can be taught to discriminate against the LGBTQ community and the idea that men are superior to women. If you plan on sending your child here for athletics, it’s not a good idea. The sports are in a different division full of christian schools where the competition is horrible. If your kid is interested in playing college sports, they will be behind in many areas. There is little to no guidance at the school and they do not address mental illness at all. A kid who went to the school a year before I did, almost committed suicide because he was bullied constantly. He approached guidance and they did not help him at all and made him transfer. Me and another student were planning on kneeling during the anthem to protest injustice, however, word got around to our coaches and they gave a speech to the team and said they would not play anyone who did this. Another coach who has left this school, said he would harm anyone who did this. The only fun experience a student may have at this school is being able to hang out in the gym and miss class because the teachers do not care.cawub t

My son attended Wake Christian Academy from 7th through 12th grade–graduating in 2010. We moved him from public school to WCA to avoid the constant redistricting and lack of peer continuity. We were in search of a school that could provide a strong education in a stable, loving, Christian environment. From the first day he stepped onto the WCA campus, my son was welcomed and loved. WCA is a very inclusive community where the teachers, staff and administration love ALL of God's children, ALL of the time. My son blossomed in their nurturing environment going from an average public school student to graduating with honors from N.C. State's masters program in Biotechnology. The education at WCA was strong but the greatest gift my son received from WCA were the friendships he forged while in attendance there. My son left WCA with a circle of friends that he will keep for a lifetime–strong friendships–friends that will drive 4 hours to visit for the weekend in between their 80 hour/week residency tours–friends that FaceTime you daily while being stationed out of the country–friends that call and pray for you during times of trouble. Thank you WCA for providing the canvas that helped my son grow into a man that loves the Lord and loves, and respects all people.Nancy Szabados

Our family is extremely disappointed with the quality of teachers and education at the elementary school of WCA. The teaching style is outdated and is a "one package fits all" curriculum – no, or very limited, hands-on teaching/learning and endless worksheets which is extremely mundane to the students. Teachers are overworked, appear stressed and exhibit little patience with their students. As a volunteer, I, along with two other parents, were witness to an elementary teacher yelling at a student only because he posed a question to her about his assignment, and this is only one example. The environment is not nurturing nor caring and the children appear fearful. I have seen less than Christian attitudes and behavior by the staff; so don't let the fact that they identify themselves as a Christian school convince you of anything more than just that!Marion Hall

One of the best courses in the triangle – challenging, unique, and typically in excellent condition. Highly recommend for anyone in the RTP area Only dropped a star because I wish they had better/more membership packages. As an NC state alum moving back to the NC area and considering different club memberships, I am disappointed there arnt more membership packages like a junior exec plan, alumni plan, etc. Unfortunately in this area there other clubs on par with Lonnie that offer packages with better benefits.Evan Jensen

Ridiculously beautiful and playable course. Several wide fairways, lots of variety in course layout, fairly well maintained. I don’t recommend walking however as it’s a decent hike between some of the holes. Plus the carts have GPS screens with real-time distances.Cameron Moll

This place was on the recommended places to eat for my confidence and it's a solid choice. The service was quick, the food was good, and the staff was friendly. I got the hot honey chicken sandwich with fries and I really enjoyed my meal!Celust Flowers

I really enjoyed taking classes for my pre-licensing course at Go school! The director Jason Morris really cares about the students and our instructors were great! Kandyce was absolutely fantastic ! She helped us remember lots of definitions by giving us awesome and funny acronyms ! Tiffany was amazing as well! She was always very helpful ! They both made sure we understood everything ! Kristie was very nice and gave us great tips. I really enjoyed this school and I will for sure return for my post license courses. The course was intense, but not boring at all thanks to the instructors ! I would highly recommend it! Amazing school and amazing people! Thank you all!Virginie S.

I am the best witness to the go school, that its unique teaching approach, and I had an amazing instructor Rob in this class, because I am a second language student and a middle-aged woman with three boys, my instructor Rob's classes helped me fully understand one of the most important courses in the real estate field that caused the score was 90% which is an unexpected outcome to me. I sincerely thank go school and especially many thanks to the instructor whom gave me more patiences and instructor whom have ever taught me before during the classes! Excellent experience with the go school real estate courses in the past four months.MANDY JIANG

I took Kandyce’s Pre-Licensing class and she is absolutely amazing. She is one of the best instructors I have ever had in general, and I firmly believe I would’ve struggled with the material more without the way Kandyce teaches. She always keeps class fun and lively, and I also greatly appreciated the way she related the material to real life experiences. Jason was also a fantastic resource and genuinely cares about the success of the students. I only hope I get to work with them in the future! I would highly recommend anyone that is looking to get their license to use Go School. I can assure you, you will not regret it!Dylan Kerns

Recently moved from NJ to NC. Finding a gym is not always easy. Whether you are an athlete or not this place is quite the gem. I find the cost is very reasonable for everything you get. Everyone is super nice and knowledgeable which is refreshing to have genuine care. The atmosphere is not intimidating with a nice clean set up. I’ve found there are a healthy amount of machines, free weights, even turf and a running area. This fitness center truly caters to everyone’s needs. There are of course personal trainers on staff, even physical therapist around and a daycare for kids if that applies to you. I love the versatility of the abundance of classes that are offered to shake up your regular routine working out solo. The hours of operation are perfect for early AM and reasonably late too. So if anyone is looking for a new place or perhaps looking to branch out I highly recommend 02 Fitness. 02 Fitness is worth a look and you may be pleasantly surprised like myself and look no further.Michael Leiwant

I never thought I would join a gym let alone enjoy going. My health insurance offered a free membership so I took them up on it. I didn’t even know it was in that shopping center. I was immediately impressed with the size of facility and cleanliness. I took advantage of my 2 complimentary sessions with a trainer and found Drew to be very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. I also find Katie at the front desk to always be extremely welcoming and she has really been encouraging about my new fitness journey. Every time I am in she always makes a point to ask how I am and offers to answer any questions. This is great since I am not yet super comfortable yet on all the equipment. It’s certainly nice to know there’s a free staff I can count on !!Amy Watters Hanna

I started my fitness training with Katie Filidoro around the beginning of year. I didn’t quite know what to expect. Katie was thorough in her evaluation of my needs and eased me in to the twice weekly routine while giving me a good plan to follow for the off days. Katie education and knowledge of fitness and how to train someone who had mostly tried to avoid weights and individual exercise (I love team and competition exercise) for 60+ years was much appreciated. For personal reasons I had to discontinue the training, but, I feel much more confident and motivated to continue my workout regimen, have lost weight, and am overall very pleased with the experience. Go check her out. Thanks again Katie.Kwesi Brookins

So happy that Ms Tamara is back in the Raleigh area and was able to open her art studio again. She is so talented and great with kids. We are very glad to have her and her studio for track out camp. My daughter has a blast every time. Tamara provides several projects each day with a variety of art mediums, they walk the greenway that is super close by, and have some down quiet time to provide a full day of fun camp. Website is easy to navigate and online booking is a breeze. Looking forward to attending more classes.Jennifer Allesi

This is the first time my son has done a camp and he couldn't have had a better experience!!! Hands down, bring your kiddos here! Tamara is SO incredibly sweet and her pup, Max and cat are too darn cute too in the studio! Super fun crafts, very creative, and to see the smile when my son shows me what he made at the end of the day is priceless!! We will be coming back 100%. Thanks Tamara for being so great with my kiddo 🙂Caitlin Zimorowicz

This is my daughter's favorite camp! Tamara is the best with kids and always has high quality projects for the kids to work on. We have our daughter's art framed around the house from each year. This camp is a secret gem of Raleigh! Tamara is so warm and inviting and clearly loves children. We have 3 weeks of camp scheduled this summer!Molly Groves _ Staff - MillbrookES

My daughter switched to City Ballet in August 2019 and it has been a wonderful experience for her. Interaction with teachers and fellow students was more than we could have hoped for. The teachers give attention to every student, with a lot of energy and encouragement. Their commitment to meeting each dancer where they are, and giving them the tools to grow, has been a breath of fresh air. During the COVID-19 pandemic, City Ballet went above and beyond to stay in contact with families and offer a large selection of classes. Having the ability to dance, even virtually from home, was so important to my daughter's mental health during that time. We cannot thank City Ballet teachers and staff enough for the confidence and joy they have inspired in our girl!Diana Hogg

After initially finding this ballet school for my daughter I enrolled myself in their Adult Ballet class in the summer of '21, and I have loved every minute of it. The teachers have all been wonderful, supportive and encouraging, but I can't say enough about how awesome of a teacher Lynne is. She brings a level of joy to each class, not just for ballet but for music and body awareness. Her classes are fun and challenging in the best way. If you're an adult who has been thinking of putting on that leotard again or even if you've never danced before, consider giving this class a try!Emily Simpson Sabol

My 10-year-old has taken ballet at City Ballet for nearly two years. She adores her instructor and was welcomed by the girls in her class. She attends class two times per week, and each time, looks forward to hearing the music and dancing. I recommend City Ballet, because it provides young people a chance to exercise, learn to dance in a professional and supportive environment, build their confidence, learn to appreciate the arts, and have fun.Lisa Harris

My 1.5 year old son was a little behind on his social skills and he was crying a lot whenever another baby, toddler, or kid would make too much noise. Even if it was happy noise. He was very afraid of other little ones all of a sudden and we were beginning to get worried. After only a month of classes he's not nervous around other kids, he's listening better, and he started babbling like crazy! He absolutely adores going to classes and his teachers! We have gone to Tumble Tunes, Gym, and Open Play for his age group and it's amazing seeing how much he has grown and learned in such a short time! We've seen a few kids who didn't take to classes right away and I encourage their parents to keep trying because our son was a bit overwhelmed during his first couple of classes and now he's doing so well and he even remembers the activities a little more every time and looks forward to going! Another perk is that he takes great naps after class too! Overall we love Romp'n'Roll!!!Acadia Rose

We Love Romp n’ Roll! We appreciate the welcoming staff & can’t get enough of this place. My LO gets excited at the sight of the instructors who make sure to make every class an enjoyable experience. Despite this place being 30 mins from our home, we make the trek almost everyday to maximize our playtime and our membership. The facility is clean and tidy which of course is a huge concern for a new mom like myself. The folks at Romp N Roll also take great care in improving & growing as a program. They listen to member feedback and make changes or additions to the monthly class schedules. Raleigh is blessed to finally have a resource like Romp N Roll!Afeefa Ayesh

Visiting from out of town and my daughter Romy tagged along her friend who is a member. I was a little worried leaving her with 'strangers' but the moment we spoke to them on the phone and then in person everyone was so nice and welcoming! Even explaining the rescue inhaler my daughter might need was just no issue… everyone was reassuring and the girls just skipped on in happy to be there! Pick up was wonderful the kids had art work, tons to tell us and really were just so happy! Such a wonderful experience! Thank you Romp'n'Roll we hope to be back one day!Katrine Pinkpank

I just want to thank Science Fun For Everyone for their amazing camps. This is the only place I have trusted to send my children before COVID and during. Everyone that works there is kind, fun and truly seems to care for the children. We have never had any issues, the children are all fully masked, they use the hand sanitizer stations before they enter the building and when they come out. My kids say they keep them distanced by using fun hula-hoop games and can't wait to tell me all the things they do each day. Keep up the great work Science Fun and we will see you again in the summer.Carol Johnson

Both my twin boys 8.5 yrs old, enjoyed camp at Science Fun. They were so excited and shared all their knowledge at home and to their friends too. Great hands on experience for kids. Staff is very friendly, welcoming and helpful in all aspects. Kids used to eagerly wait for the next day to go to camp, and showed interest to stay after 4:30 in the evenings. They were so excited to share their experiments each day with us and friends. We are happy they loved it ! This is one of kids and our favorite camps.Padma Singitham

I absolutely LOVE their science kits. We bought a subscription of them for our autistic son who has SPD. Not only are they great for sensory seekers, but it’s a great tool to work with for kids who are aversive to certain textures as well. Our son isn’t big into textures like slime, but he’s willing to brave it and dig through the slime to pick out rocks, shells, fossils and minerals. Every month we look forward to digging through our kit to find what exciting treasures are buried beneath the surface.Allyce Rogers

My wife and I were given a gift certificate by our kids in Seattle which we used for the "Date Night: Thai for Two" event. There were five couples including us, preparing an all-Thai menu totally from scratch. We brought our own wine and there was absolutely NO pressure to spend anything over the gift certificate. The group was very congenial and each couple was assigned a segment of the menu, although there was ample opportunity for interaction and checking out what the others were doing. The meal we prepared was absolutely delicious and rivaled the best I have ever had in some wonderful That restaurants. This is a 100% solid five-star rating. You can't go wrong in signing up for any of Wynton's offerings. He is a wonderful chef and superb teacher. Cheers…Ed B.Ed Baisden

My husband and I took an evening Thai cooking class in January. It was a really nice experience. Chef Wynton assigned the small class different parts of the meal. He demonstrated various parts of the cooking and gave some great tips to help us when we are home. Chef Wynton was personable, knowledgeable and easy going. The food turned out so tasty! The recipe was quite easy and can be replicated at home. The only problem with Wyntons cooking school is that he is so popular, the classes are sold out months in advance! He is expanding his space soon so that should allow better access to his wonderful classes!K F

My partner snd I attended the “Drop It Like It’s Hot” themed cooking class with Chef Wynton himself! We had an amazing time. The class was really engaging and hands-on, and chef Wynton was a great instructor. He gave us so many good tidbits and really shared his passion for great food. Everything we made was delicious. We will definitely return snd be gifting this experience to other friends as well!Chelsea Holland

Our daughter has had a fabulous experience at Lee Brothers over the past 5 years. She is now a fifth grader and we are convinced that her Taekwondo training is largely responsible for her self confidence and ability to focus. Her teachers have all been warm, positive and encouraging while also helping her to strive for excellence in her practice – which also affects her life in positive ways outside of class. Master Lee and his staff are consummate professionals who truly understand how to motivate children and make things fun and interesting. They are excellent at communicating about classes, school-related activities, summer and track-out camps, and after-school care, not to mention all the complications that Covid has brought to each of them. Masks are worn by all students, staff, instructor, and parents and there have been zero cases since the pandemic started. If you are looking for a marvelous experience for your child (or yourself!) that provides an opportunity for physical activity, fun, focus, discipline, camaraderie, and a welcoming community, there is nowhere our family would recommend more highly than Lee Brothers.Kristina Brunelle

My son wanted to join some type of martial arts school and as you know, there are plenty in Wake County to choose from. At Lee Brothers, they provide a friendly family oriented foundation and really take the necessary time needed to ensure the kids are getting their money worth. You will really get to know the instructors and make them apart of own family. Master Lee as well as his other instructors goes above and beyond with the students. It’s not about just collecting a payment every month and once you meet the “Lee Brothers Family” you will see how much they truly care. My son looks forward to going to class every week and come home to showcase what he has learned on that day. I will be joining with him myself soon as other parents take classes with their kids as well. If I could rate them 10 stars I would. Thanks for everything Lee Brothers family, see you soon!!!!! The Yarborough’smajesty1220

Lee Brothers, Master Lee, and all the instructors are an important part of our extended family network. Their caring, engaging, and encouraging approach to teaching Tae Kwon Do has been instrumental to our daughter's development – not only as a burgeoning martial artist, but also as a confident (and sometimes intensely fierce!) young woman. Their teaching goes beyond forms and techniques, extending into family values, respect, and global citizenry. Since returning after a COVIC pause, she's been welcomed back and has regained an important aspect of her sense of community of friends and teachers as well as skills development. She feels loved and supported and their lesson schedule is very flexible which helps accommodate busy families. We are extremely happy with our experience thus far as part of the Lee Brothers community and look forward to several more years there.Dale Brunelle

We love Tutu School of Raleigh! Our daughter started at 2 year old and is still attending as a 3.5 year old. She is excited to go to dance class every week. The teachers are great with the students. They easily allow make up classes if you have to miss your scheduled class! Our daughter has been using ballet terms for dances since she started and has built confidence through doing dance with Tutu school. With Covid 19 they allowed unlimited live and recorded virtual dance classes. It allowed us to keep a sense of normalcy, socializing, and schedule which was very important for our daughter's emotional health. We have so appreciated the measures they've taken. They promptly began outside distanced classes when activities were allowed to resume. We are now participating in the indoor classes with small class sizes, masks, and sanitation protocol. Thank you Tutu School!Bianca McGhee

I put my daughter Isabella into ballet to see if she’d like it cause she’s loves to dance. & I was nervous her being shy was going to get in away of her having fun. But she had a great time! She really bonded with the kids and her teacher! I love how her teacher talks to them, ask them for there opinions, and praises the kids through out the whole class. Just an overall magical and great experience for my daughter! She is so excited to go again this Sunday!! Definitely would recommending to my friends and family !!!!Valerie Garcia

My 3 year old daughter started at the Tutu school about 4-5 months ago and has grown so much over that time! She has learned to be around other little kids, take turns, listen to the teacher and basic principles of classroom behavior. I love the special tools they use to keep the kids attention (magic wants, wings, etc) because it keeps the class fun and exciting. I would highly recommend this class not just for the ballet instruction but also for your child's growth 🙂Sara Prado