20 Best Summer Programs In San Antonio, TX (2022 Updated)

To the alumni that posted comments relative to smoking and ABET accreditation, I would like to share the following in my role as SET Dean: 1. We have become an almost no-tobacco usage campus. The many cigarette butts around our buildings prompted me to become one of the principal architects of the policy that has been in place for over a year. As with major shifts, culture change does take a little time! Having said that, I do not recall anybody complaining about the cigarette butts. 2. The Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Engineering programs have been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET since 1983, 1986, and 2009 respectively. This information is publicly posted on our site and ABET's. Now that we have graduates from the Mechanical Engineering program, we will be submitting that for initial review in January 2018. As always, I welcome direct contact from our alumni, this is helpful in our quest for excellence!Winston Erevelles

I im currently enrolled in the Master of laws program in St. Marys Law School. I will rate one star because for me as an international student its a shame that i can not choose my own courses. They have to be approved by a guy named Robert Summers which his arbitriarism is out of the world. When i came to San Antonio looking to extend my knowledge in the american law i never imagine that i could not do so because i had to follow the preference of someone else. My goal was to specialice in Immigration which was not possible because this proffesor wanted me to take courses that i wouldn't like (TO FIT THE BAR EXAM EVEN IF YOU DONT WANT TO TAKE IT AT ALL) Im very dissapointed with St Mary's School of Law. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS BEWARE!! PLEASE HAVE EVERYTHING ON THE TABLE BEFORE ENROLL.noticias em movimiento

I attended St. Mary's for 3 years and left with a Bachelor's of a Arts & a teaching credential. I found it to be an excellent school, as have many friends. A number of my former public school students went on to a graduate from St. Mary's. I was impressed by its emphasis on being a Catholic institution. That was very important to me.H. Daniel Kelly

Having myself been a product of Christian education, it was important to my husband and I that our children where given the same opportunities for an excellent, college prep experience that puts Jesus in the center of everything. Knowing that my children are being prayed for by name each and every day by the teachers who instruct them makes my momma heart so happy, and that's what happens at this school. We have been at CHS for two years. My son has made amazing friends that he can openly share his faith with. As a 4th & 5th grader, he has produced award winning art (because of his amazing teacher!!) in ACSI competitions, performed in musicals, and played basketball and track. He's so excited to have the opportunity in 6th grade to join the band and the middle school 6 man football team 🏈. My daughter started as a freshman in the high school program. She has played volleyball, basketball and cheer, as well as particpated in One Act plays, drama club, and the award winning choir. She is an active member of the Leadership Academy, an amazing program that gives students an opportunity to rub elbows with leaders in our city, while at the same time instilling a spirit of service. She also participates in the Student Council. Her classes have been challenging, and her teachers have spent extra time before and after school to work with her one on one when there has been a concept she hasn't grasped. Next year she is moving to the Advanced Placement track, to become more prepared for her college education. The Christian School at Castle Hills has the clubs, fine arts, education and athletics of a big school, while maintaining the family spirit of a small school. I have found the teachers to be God-fearing individuals who serve my kids. We absolutely feel blessed to be at Castle Hills, and love it! I would totally recommend CHS as a safe, loving place to receive an excellent Christian education.Elizabeth Cauley

We are about to start our 5th year here at The Christian School at Castle Hills. My son started in the preschool, and my daughter in Kinder. My two kids LOVE their school because they have teachers who not only want them to love learning, but also want to make a real and lasting impact in my kid’s hearts, lives, and continue to enhance their relationship with Christ. These amazing teachers continue to help my kids grow in character by teaching God’s Word and reinforcing the importance of kindness, strong morals, respect and obedience. In the world we live in today, this is just as important as academics. The academics are among the best. The school is ACSI accredited, and most teachers have higher level college degrees and ACSI certifications. The curriculum requires the best from each student in a way that persues excellence without requiring perfection. The school also offers academic competitions, with many other ACSI accredited schools, in several disciplines including math, science, speech, art and music. These competitions gave my kids the opportunity to challenge themselves even more and experience healthy and fun competition. The Christian School at Castle Hills also has an wonderful phonics and reading program/curriculum. Thanks to the awesome curriculum and instruction by their teachers, my kids are reading at least 2-3 grade levels ahead. The school’s administration team is just as loving and caring as the teachers they serve. They are always available when a student or parent needs help or needs a counsel, and every thought and decision made is always in the best interest of the students and their families. Just like the teachers, they too experience the greatest joy when they see Christ work directly in each student’s heart.Nicole MacMillan

Two of my daughters attended this school in the 1980's and graduated in 1991. Now I have three grandsons who have been attending for 8 years. We are very happy with the excellence in all areas of this school. The teachers have a heart for the Lord and for the students, the academics are above average and technology in the classroom is cutting edge. The academic standards are high, and extracurricular activities including athletics, clubs, and the arts challenge and motivate the students.The Athletic program has some of the best coaches and have achieved three state championships in the last two years. The Fine Arts program is growing and took 1st place in their division for choir and band last year. I have the added benefit of working at the school and have first hand knowledge of how incredible the staff and faculty are. Definitely come out and tour the school to discover for yourself what Castle Hills is all about!Lynn Juarez

My wife and I, with our 4 kids (ages 1, 4, 8, and 10) live near the school in Monte Vista. Our kids have been attending St. Anthony Catholic School for the past 5 years, and we couldn't be any happier. It is one of the best decisions we have ever made for our family. The teachers are extremely nice and caring, and have a good academic focus balanced with character-building and religious education. With such a small class and grade size, the parents get to know each other very well. This has resulted in life-long friendships and a tremendous amount of support. Also, the administration and principal have been making continuous upgrades and improvements every year, and it really shows. As professionals, my wife and I truly value educational excellence. And as a religious family, we more so value a faith-based environment which helps build the character and confidence in our children in a way we feel is appropriate. While this school is not for everyone, it is definitely perfect for us. When my 10 year old daughter gets together with her friends to play, we catch them reenacting parts of the bible for fun. I see my son bringing books to restaurants for entertainment, instead of an ipad. My 4 year old is correctly adding 96 + 12. And in sports, we connect and bond with the rest of the families supporting each other and our wonderful school. Again, we couldn't be happier with St. Anthony Catholic School.Scott Leune

St. Anthony Catholic School has been for our family an incredible blessing. All four of my children attend St. Anthony with my oldest graduating at the end of this school year (2020). For me St. Anthony has not only academically prepared my children but has also nurtured their overall development as a person in a loving faith filled environment. The middle school program at St. Anthony is exceptional and the teachers are all top notch. Our oldest recently took his high school placement exam and scored at a 10.8 grade level meaning he is performing in Reading, Math, and Language as if her were almost a Junior in high school. There is no question his performance is a direct reflection upon the incredible teachers he has had and the lasting impact they have had on his academic advancement. In a time when there are so many good school options that exist which are "free"; the financial sacrifice my family makes for our kids to attend Catholic School is worth every penny as I feel there is no better investment than one which goes directly towards enriching my children's mind, heart, and soul. I strongly encourage you to consider a Catholic education for your child and hope St. Anthony will be part of that consideration.Chris Raba

I was enrolled as a student at st Anthony’s from elementary to the end of middle school, this is what I experienced. Teachers are kind and caring but have a hard time handling classes, some students would run around and leave class without the teachers acknowledgment. Lack of practicing fire and lockdown drills. Bullying is actually a Big problem and there is very little action taken by principal. I don’t recommend this school. It did NOT prepare me for highschool:( also there are always new teachers every year, most of them only stay for a year once we didn’t have a teacher at all and had to settle with a sub for about a month or two..Student 00

I love three things in life. (A) Central Catholic High School, (B) William Joseph Chaminade, and (C) Mr. Fuentes' delicious warm cookies.Luke Puente

Botanical garden and Zoo are pretty close. Garden has entry fee of $12 per adult. Worth the fee, there is a plenty of things to do and observe inside. You should take plenty of water and food with you. There is only one small gift shop in the entrance that sells water and light food. It's very expensive in there. Plenty of parking spaces available but we used Uber ride. Upon your entry, get the map for your direction. Observatory areas had plenty of different Botanical and all were interesting. We were there for half day so we didn't visit everything that was there. If you are going with kids, please have stroller, it will help a lot. There is a kids garden that had tomatoes grown, kids can pluck and eat as much as they want. Lot of cactus varieties are all over the place. When we visited, there was a wedding taken in place, we enjoyed the music played and took some rest.dineshkumar chokkalingam

Gorgeous visit on a gorgeous day! Tremendous variety of gardens and plant materials. Came to see Native Texas Trail plantings and found whole areas representing the Hill Country and south and east Texas. Happy to finally see Texas bluebonnets in person! The specialty exhibits in the conservatories were unique and not to be missed. Don't skip the Fern Grotto! Even the gift shop didn't disappoint. Wish I could have brought home some of the live plants for sale as they were a steal! Last shout out to the very helpful ticket seller who kindly showed me how to get around, made great suggestions, and generally set a fantastic mood for my visit – which did not disappoint!Anne Margaret White

One of the best botanic gardens in the country! Used to live in San Antonio and we came here weekly to walk around throughout the year. It’s just constantly so beautiful here and a great place to escape to the beauty. Things are always changing too, with the weather of course, so there are new things to see. There are also great events they put on throughout the year, especially around the Holidays. Whenever I come back I make sure to stop here. You have to go and if you’re a local I highly recommend the annual pass. Thanks for everything SA Botanical Gardens!Ashley Hass

Came on this vacation to check out local animal sanctuaries and get a few experiences in with wild animals. The San Antonio Zoo shows a lot of love with its exhibit design. The terrariums are well-designed and the animals seem pretty content where they are. The animals have places where they can hide if they're stressed, which may irritate some zoo-goers, but I'm glad that the Zoo gave them that. Some of the birds are also just hanging around freely within the park! The cool zones were all really neat, and a nice way to get out of the heat. I went through the entire zoo twice in about 3 or 4 hours, which I feel is a nice size for a zoo. If I didn't see an animal in the first walk through, I saw them in the second. I also fed the birds! It was an absolute joy! Visited on
Weekday

Wait time
No wait

Reservation recommended
Yes

Price for adult entry
$21–30Coravidae

We were lucky to witness a lot of the animals enjoying their lunch on Valentine's day! Many had stuffed animals in their areas (cute.. but the monkeys looked confused). lol The day and the weather were perfect! Some areas were closed off in preparation for their Valentine's dinner event, totally understandable. Truly makes us feel like we need to go back soon to see everything we missed! We noticed a lot of areas that seemed upgraded. But don't worry, they still have the create-your-own wax Zoo animal figurine! P.S. They have kiosks on-site for ticket purchases. I was able to get my Veteran discount! Visited on
Weekday

Wait time
Up to 10 min

Reservation recommended
Not sure

Price for adult entry
$11–15Val J Aranda

I really like this zoo. I enjoyed it so much that I bought an annual pass for my family. There are a lot of different animals to see and appreciate. Fun areas for the kids and lots of "cool zone" areas to cool off in the Texas heat. I wish that the membership plan was a bit more all inclusive. The lowest tier membership that I have doesn't allow you to ride rides or feed some of the animals without paying an additional fee. Other than that, though, it's a fun place to spend an hour or two on a weekend. Wait time
No wait

Reservation recommended
YesNoah Johnson

We had a blast there today with our kids! We love how it’s an all inclusive amusement park for all ages, even our baby girl was able to ride all the rides with us The park is gorgeous with a train ride around the water, it’s honestly breathtaking views. Everyone is so nice and helpful that works there. The rides were a blast and the splash pads are huge for all ages too with slides! Highly recommend this place, you could easily spend all day here and time just flies by! No long lines to wait in either and we went on a holiday weekend. It was a birthday party that we attended today and we’ll definitely be back! It’s perfect for a kids birthday party!Krystal Miller

My kids had a blast here! There’s a sandbox area, train ride, carousel, Ferris wheel, 2 playground areas, and of course Inspiration Island with 5 splash areas. All of these are also included in the purchase of a ticket. For myself and 3 children was $98. Keep in mind, these were for both parks. Everything there is reasonably priced as well. For example, I bought 2 Med. sodas, chicken nuggets w/ fries, 3 bottled waters, 3 chips and nachos for around $30. As advertised, this a great place for people with special needs as well. Every ride is wheel chair accessible. Staff is amazing as well. Will be coming back.Jared Camacho

This is the best park we have been to where all the kids can enjoy themselves. The staff is super friendly, everything is wheelchair accessible and the prices for snacks and food is reasonable. We try to visit this park at least once a year. We drive up from Houston, it is worth the peace of mind knowing our child can get access everything with his siblings. The water park is also a lot of fun and accessible to everyone. They also lend our child a wheelchair free of charge that’s waterproof. I wish they had one in closer to home! I definitely recommend visiting here for anyone with kids.Olivia Hernandez

Parking was packed but enough for everyone. We walk through the gate without any problems showing our tickets from the phone. We had the all day meal plan which is a must if you’re planning to spend the full day there you will recover the $30 in your first meal. All the rides were really good some of them were just a five minute wait which is awesome even though the park was full. The park is small enough that you can walk from one end to another in a couple minutes but make sure to bring comfortable sneakers and sunscreen. Lockers are available throughout the whole park and you can rent them per hour or a full day pass. It’s Sea world so come mentally prepared to get soaked in some of the attractions. If you stay long enough you will be able to watch a night show and if you’re lucky some fireworks too. Overall the park is great however there are a few areas of opportunity on the logistics with the waiting lines on some of the attractions. We will definitely be back at some point hopefully when they finish the construction with potential new rides. Visited on
Weekend

Wait time
No wait

Reservation recommended
Yes

Price for adult entry
$31+Alan Marrero

Such an amazing place to visit. Lots of fun attractions and loved seeing all the beautiful and smart animals. Would recommend visiting when it isn’t torching hot outside. I definitely got a tan. Wait times for rides were ridiculous though. I only went on one ride called the Rio Loco. Waited exactly 1 hour and 47 minutes for a 2 minute ride. Recommend going very early to find a nice parking spot. I arrived at 10am when it opens at 10:30. Even then half of the parking spots were full already. Food and drinks of course were super expensive. Recommend bringing your own water bottle there. Spent around $400 on food and drinks alone. We spent a lot of money on water.. All the shows were amazing. These sea animals are truly talented. I hope they are getting the best treatment ever. Visited on
Weekend

Wait time
No wait

Reservation recommended
Yes

Price for adult entry
$31+L Marie

We visited SeaWorld San Antonio for the first time and loved it. It was also during October, so we got to stay for Howl-O-Scream. We live in Southern California, so we visit SeaWorld San Diego often, but was very impressed with the San Antonio location. We made a point to see all the shows and they did not disappoint. We also gave each ride a shot and loved every one of them! The food was good as were the few mixed drinks we tried. Once the Halloween fun began, we had a blast and the workers were nice enough to stop and take photos with us, which made the experience awesome. If you have the opportunity to do both, go for it. Even just a day here is worth it. We can't say enough good things about the San Antonio location and hope to come back again in the near future!Andie G.

The San Antonio Academy is a wonderful place where young boys can get a complete whole education where academics, athletics, integrity, and character are all equally valued and encouraged. I hope generations of my family have the opportunity to attend.Three Hundred

“Be honest, be kind, be the best you can be.” In addition to the strong academics, San Antonio Academy has a high focus on strong character development, while showing great care for all the boys. It’s been the best place for our son.chip nicewander

San Antonio Academy is a wonderful school for our son. The academic opportunities and staff are amazing! We couldn’t be happier with SAA and love their motto: “Be honest. Be kind. Be the best you can be."Laura H

SABS has been an amazing experience for my daughter and I. At age 4, my daughter never gets tired of ballet and never wants to leave the studio. The instructor is so professional and patient with her students and parents. We have participated in 2 different camps and they were by far the best camps we've participated in for ballet. As a parent, I am extremely happy and more than comforted to leave my child in the hands of Danielle Campbell and staff. After 2 years of experimenting with multiple ballet companies, we've finally found the studio that fits both me and my daughter's schedule and expectations. Be prepared for a performance from your child after every class. It's something new and more advanced each class. We love it here!Andrea Campbell

SABS has been a great experience for us! My 5 year old has been with them for almost 2 years and she loves it! She has performed in the Nutcracker for 2 years now and has been a wonderful experience too. Administration has excellent customer service, and classes instructors are sweet and professional; make the class enjoyable for the girls. My little girl don’t want to miss a single class, she enjoys being there. We also took a baby and me class and was a great experience too! My almost 3 year old should also be joining the school pretty soon. We are very happy with SABS!Mireille Villarreal

absolutely love this dance studio! my child has grown so much as a dancer here bc of the teachers and the director. my daughter has made great friends here and the parents all come together to assist in making sure productions are successful and fun. there is none of the drama i have experienced with other locations. the focus is on the kids and expanding their skills and talent. i would highly recommend this studio to anyone looking for a great environment for their dancer.Maria Rivas

This school is amazing. There is a high level of academic instruction, small class sizes, and teachers are easily accessible for extra help and tutoring. The college counseling department is phenomenal. They take time with each student to learn how to best prepare and help that child enter their college years. As a parent with little knowledge and experience in that area, the college counselors have been invaluable. Athletics are strong and a great opportunity for kids to bond. Religious instruction is daily, but not overbearing. The Chaplin is wonderful and always available to children who may need a listening ear, as is the school counselor. The Walker Innovation Center is INCREDIBLE and allows students to create, design, and build. Lunch is served daily, included with tuition, and the food is delicious with options available for various dietary restrictions. The overall experience of TMI is unrivaled in the San Antonio area. You will not find a kinder, more accepting, and loving community who truly cares about the students… and can match that atmosphere with top level academics and athletics backed by the finest teachers and administration in the area.Laura Cardona

TMI is an amazing, close-knit community that helps students to reach new heights and realize their full-potential. Watching the students at the school thrive under the attentive faculty and administration is both motivating and inspiring. Students are able to experience a wide range of athletics; academic programs; extracurricular activities like robotics, debate, science club, and the school newspaper; and are mentored and guided to become strong servant leaders of our community as they graduate and move on to achieve their goals.Stephanie Gish

There are bullys there shaking people the teacher's never pay attention to when people are being mean this place is trash when I was a tmi some kid was like evil they were shaking me and I kicked them and the teachers didn't care 0 starsRoman Roman

I really love being able to send my three and half year old daughter to ISSA. I speak English only and I wanted her to be able to speak Mandarin to her grandparents. The teachers at ISSA are highly qualified to teach not only language but content as well and really care about my daughter. The ratio of students to teachers is low and so she gets lots of one on one attention. After being at ISSA for only one month she came home confidently singing four Chinese songs and can count by 10s and recognize the numbers in Chinese. The school provides a consistent schedule. I like that the teachers get her to do things I otherwise couldn’t such as write numbers, speak Chinese, eat her veggies, and take a routine nap. She is comfortable going to school there (no more crying at drop off). I considered hiring a nanny but found the staff at ISSA to be more knowledgeable not only in language but educating young children and providing them with appropriate lessons, socialization, arts and crafts and even after school activities. One of my favorite things is the daily pictures the school sends so that you know what went on there that day and see your kids enjoying the day. My daughter is culturally aware and can understand and speak some Mandarin to her Taiwanese relatives. Thanks ISSA!!Andrea Mcbride

If you are looking for a preschool where your children enjoy learning a second (or a third) language, I highly recommend this place! My child has attended the preschool for about six months. She had never been exposed to Chinese before as none of her family speak Chinese. We have been positively surprised because this Mandarin immersion program has changed her language skill a lot. Now she speaks Chinese in full sentence quite fluently (I wish I could speak, too). It's also interesting to see that her English skill has been improved as well! More importantly, she is very happy to get along with friends from diverse background. Katia and Mary are not only interested in teaching languages but also committed to educating children holistically. All teachers I have met are very kind and listen to children and parents very well. They have done excellent job making the facilities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.Andy P

My daughter is going on her second year attending ISSA. And the growth that she has shown not only in learning a new language, but in her independence and confidence aswell, it's something I am so thankful for. Every single staff member has been amazing, its really great knowing my child is in good hands. The best part for me, is getting pictures and videos from my daughters teachers of her daily activities, I love seeing everything they do with the class! I have nothing but good things to say about ISSA.clarissa hernandez

My son started training at SA Kids Karate when he was 6 years old. He earned his junior black belt at 10, thanks to constant training through the after school program and summer camp. He is now 14, a junior instructor, and my teacher. I decided to also start karate training almost 2 years ago and have enjoyed every minute of it. The sensei's are knowledgeable, caring, tough, and love what they do. If you're looking for a place that will give you/your child confidence, self-discipline, and a good workout, come in and watch a class or sign up for a class.Christina Spencer

My daughter is 8years old. She started karate brand new this school 2021-2022. At first she didn't want to go everyday. After being home for a year I understood but I had her stick with it. She has qualified for every belt test. She lost weight. She wants to keep moving forward. Any kind of childcare is gonna hurt but this place tries their best to work with you. I enrolled her for summer camp. They not only show you karate but different forms of defense and will do field trips. Giving this place a chance has been a good decision so far.Crystal Gonzalez

Started my 5yo son in their summer program to see how he would do. He loves going to his karate class! Starting off going twice a week worked out with my schedule and "testing the waters". We've even visited the Bandera dojo dojo with Sensei Crystal. This is an awesome place to train kids in karate. My son is going to continue with their after school program to continue his training. Everyone at both dojos are great with the kids and really care about each one of them!Julie Conover

I definitely recommend Code4bots!! My 9 year old loved his 1 week robot and coding summer camp. Chris and Mr. Wes are awesome. The staff is friendly, and when I was stuck in terrible traffic due to torrential rains, they were VERY understanding and did not charge me for late pick up. My son learned a lot and made friends. Great summer camp.Rhonda Jackson

My kids attended their after school program at Bill Brown last year and are doing so again this year. They love the robotics class. They build their robots and learn to code at the same time. My kids really like the fact that they could bring their robot home with them after the 8 week program was over.Heidi McLeod

My 14 year old brother throughly enjoyed his time at CODE4BOTS! He learned a lot and had a fun time. As an active software engineer, everything he learned was relevant in giving him the basics of coding. It was very impressive, and we’ll definitely sign up again!Aneatria Watson

Idea Carver Academy is an amazing school my daughter was in Kinder and rior to that she was in private school PK3 and PK4 and I was more impressed with Idea then a private school we paid a bunch load of money to. I am sad we are not returning as we moved over the summer across town but the school and teachers are AWSOME My daughter loved Mrs. King and Mrs. Estradajulianna criado

I know of one particular "idea"School which has a Solid Base Curriculum,Great Prep Experience and Caring Teams of Teachers & Staff that Nurture Creativity. Guiding the Children with Style & Teaching the Disciplines needed to Reach Lifetime Goals seems to be Very Successful & Rewarding.Thanks! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Phillip A. Larson

My daughter and I had a very very bad experience at this school. I have never had such a experience at any other school like this one. I have never seen a school that can show so much hatred for a child. Very Very sad. NOT RECOMMENDED AT ALL……..MMmaria gutierrez

My son just tried an intro class and loved it! We signed up immediately after. Samantha was wonderful, she was very knowledgeable about the different programs, she gave me all the info needed and was able to answer every question I had. Great customer service and great experience!Jennifer Callihan-Wood

We love it here, everyone is so nice and helpful. My daughter comes home after every class excited and eager to do more. Code Ninjas is exactly what she needed in an extra curricular activity. Thank you to everyone at the dojo for helping us find the right fit for her.Jenna Moreno

Code Ninjas Alamo Ranch creates an environment that engages your child's STEM learning in fun new ways that enhance their skills and spike their interest. The staff is profesessional, knowledgable and friendly! It is a great place for Girl/Boy Scouts to earn badges!Lyzz Stauffer

We have had nothing but amazing experiences with Sylvan! All the staff, Directors, and teachers are extremely friendly and very helpful. My daughter has been going to Sylvan for a couple of months and has shown tremendous progress. She is always excited to go to Sylvan, and as a parent that means a lot to me. To see how much my daughter has grown and how hard she has worked these past couple of months means the world to us, and we owe it to Sylvan. They truly take the time and build on the skills she is excelling in and creat the perfect lessons to work on the skills and areas she is struggling with. She has shown more confidence in herself and that to me is priceless. I highly recommend Sylvan!!!Cassie Gonzales

I love this center! The staff has always been is so loving and caring to my son when he attended 15 years ago and now my granddaughter! The supervisors show great interest in the needs of students and their families by their communication and involvement. They are very professional and many are still around for over 15 years thus this speaks volumes of their commitment to their services which truly make a huge difference in the lives of students. My children also love their teachers and have made great strides in academics and their level of confidence. I can't say enough to show my appreciation. May the Lord continue to watch over the center, students, and staff.janie villegas

From the first phone call to Sylvan Learning NW San Antonio, they have been amazing! The staff members are friendly and accommodating. They seem to love what they do. I listen when they are teaching/talking to the students. They are polite and patient. The director creates individualized study plans for each student. They offer to reach out to your child's school teachers, and work with them as well. They have incentives and play games to keep the students engaged. My child loves receiving tutoring here.M E

My daughters have been training at Dance Center of San Antonio for over 4 years and their experiences there have been nothing but positive.With Mrs. Bessler's instructions and the performing experiences with Children's Ballet of San Antonio of which she is the director, my daughters have grown so much as dancer. Since the day we met Mrs.Bessler, she has been not only my daughters' ballet teacher who can provide world-class instructions, but also their mentor who understands and cares their personal developments and see them beyond ballet study. I think that is one of the reasons why there are so many students who stay under her coaching for years, sometimes more than 6-7 years even with the demanding and well-disciplined training. Addition to it, the owners have been very supportive to us especially during financially difficult times.That demonstrates their strong and beautiful faith and commitment for inclusiveness and to support the community. I am confident to recommend this place for anyone who wants to explore and develop their love for dance!Mariko Komura

The Dance Center of San Antonio is truly an outstanding dance studio providing the highest quality of dance training, while keeping things fun for all ages of dancers. Whether you are looking for recreational dance opportunities or have a child interested in pursuing a professional ballet career, this is the place to be! The facility itself is surprisingly large, with 5 studios, it is very clean, and has plenty of bathrooms. I'm unique in that my 7yr old son is a student at DCSA, so it was important to me that he not feel uncomfortable or be lumped in with the girl dancers and be treated as such. Imagine my relief. He feels confident, he pays attention and has had the opportunity to work with both professional male and female instructors. His time at DCSA has also allowed him the opportunity to get involved with another program in SA called the Children's Ballet of San Antonio. He has learned to audition, memorize choreography, rehearse and enjoy being on stage in front of thousands of people. DCSA has my highest recommendation!Jen Greenfield

Front desk lady was SUPER rude and freaked out on me when I asked what time our tour might be. We were told via email to show up prior to 10am to fill out paper work and finally asked for assistance on the tour around 10:15am. Really strange considering they knew I was coming. The teacher took our child back without introducing herself and didn't speak with us after either. Another lady (who was actually quite kind) came and spoke with us relaying information from the teacher supposedly. You're not allowed to watch your child at the lessons either, which is fine, but you think they'd let you watch the first lesson so you can at least see what they would be learning and how they are reacting to it. Facility seemed nice and clean.Adriana Khalil

Mathnasium has helped my daughters tremendously! They started at center at Bitters and West Ave. when they were in 7th and 8th grade with Algebra and Algebra II. I looked at other styles of Math tutoring and other Mathnasium locations and I BELIEVE THIS METHOD AND THIS SPECIFIC LOCATION IS BEST!!! I am a believer in a firm foundation in math and this program gave us a way to achieve that foundation. My older daughter had a few things she did not understand and the staff was great at explaining the solutions in different ways and then making sure she understood the concept before moving on. My younger daughter is a speed racer on all homework and they were able to convince her to slow down and minimize careless mistakes. They also convinced her that "her way", which yielded incorrect answers was not the best way to do the problems. The center's biggest accomplishment was that both of them like going and want to go. I would have never guess that could have happened. Both my daughters liked and respected every tutor and staff member they encountered. The best way to work the program to receive the most value, is to have the student tested (required), then have the student work through their individually prescribed program to ensure the student has a mastery of mathematical content at least to the level they are taking in school. They understand that we all have real lives and school homework and tests do not pause until the student is ready. For these cases, they are more than willing to help the student understand the current concept the class is working on and to help with their homework. I was surprised to see what concepts from past grades my daughters needed to complete to mastery. I also feel a lot better knowing that holes have been filled which enables them to better understand new concepts. Basic tutoring puts a band-aid on a symptom, Mathnasium strives to diagnose the problem causing to the symptom. By strengthening past weaknesses, your child will be more capable of learning the new concepts in class the first time it is taught. Another thought….you know those kids that are always good at math and are messing up the curve on what seems like every test? They go to Mathnasium too! If I had it to do over again, I would go before I started seeing problems with their math. An added bonus….Probably the best thing each kid leaves Mathnasium with, besides a small piece of candy :), is a bold confidence in themselves and their ability to master math! Yes, it costs money, and no, it isn't super cheap, but the value greatly exceeds the cost. Not understanding math does not fix itself for the majority of people. Don't let your child grow up to be one of those people that believes they just don't get math. Given the right tools and encouragement, everyone can thrive in math.Suzanne Kay

My son was having difficulty in math during 1st grade. Even with tutoring at school his grades did not improve. I have always struggled with math myself, therefore I am not much help to him. I enrolled him in Mathnasium that summer after the school yr ended. His grades have improved as well as his confidence. He will be moving on to 5th grade in the coming school year and will continue to attend Mathnasium. Definitely worth every penny. The staff is great and are always ready to help. Highly recommend to anyone who has trouble with math.Nolie G.

We love this Bitters location because my 5th and 7th graders love it! To hear them say they had fun doing math and That they enjoy their instructors makes me feel great! During the COVID lockdown I worried that they were going to fall behind in math. MATHNASIUM was such a savior for me during this time. They follow all COVID safety guidelines so I didn’t worry. The owner and staff are tops as far as getting my kids where I want them to be . I am so thankful to have found this place !Dee Fee

This is a great experience for children and adults. They have different shows at different times even some for adults. Tickets go one sale 30 minutes before the show and you have to be there on person to buy them. Adults $5, Children & teachers with an ID $4. Amazing view of the stares and galaxy. It’s a fun activity to do with or without children especially during the summer when it’s too hot out side.Liz Rose

Update: The place is CLOSED due to covid, but the info here in Google maps states that is open, I went just to find that is closed, also the routes on map are not updated which makes the access really complicated. so my rating goes to Google Maps not the planetarium, I bet this is a Wonderful place.ALFREDO Vazquez Photographer

We went to the SACtacular party and my little 4 years old boy enjoyed the movie "The little Star that Could". Looking forward to assist to star gazing and workshops for families 🙂Pilar Zarate