20 Best Summer Programs In Worcester, MA (2022 Updated)

I'll preface this review by saying I am a parent of a student nearing completion of 2 years at Assumption. The campus and facilities are well kept, safe, clean and relatively modern. Like any institution, the staff is a mixed bag. We've had several instances of communications going unanswered, requiring follow up before a response is given or otherwise not rising to the level of what you'd wish for, when committing your child and a high level of financial support to any business. I'll also say that in the time of covid, things are more complicated for all businesses and families, not just Assumption. That said, when circumstances are difficult, authentic character is revealed. After returning to campus for a 'hybrid' semester, the kids who chose to try and have a semblance of normal college life, have been gravely disappointed. The protocols are strictly enforced, and most people (including me) understand they are a necessary fact of life today. Abiding by social distancing, masks, twice weekly testing and other processes must be embraced and I have no qualms with that stance. That said, Assumption has a policy disallowing all resident students from leaving campus, except in the most narrow of circumstances. Even doctor visits have been challenging for students and have required parental intervention before being approved. The mental health of many are suffering due to this policy. All the while, staff, administrators, vendors, security and all commuting students are allowed to come and go at will on a daily basis. The school professed in a recent letter that "commuting students have not led to an increase in virus transmission". If that is true, why then aren't the remainder of the students allowed to follow those same policies as long as they abide by standard protocols? As we have all experienced, human interaction and cautious freedom of movement are all part of a human being's wellness. Our child and many others, are being made to suffer by the university's, inflexible, extreme policy. If that policy were uniformly enforced for everyone attending Assumption, it might be easier to accept. Seeing hundreds of people come and go on a daily basis, while others are literally suffering in silence is devastating as a parent and as a human being with empathy. The school and its president are not available and open to communicate on this subject either. A recent post I submitted to the Facebook group, written respectfully and thoughtfully was disallowed. A recent Zoom call was held to address student concerns and the administrators kept attendees muted, disallowed cameras and didn't provide the ability to interact and genuinely communicate two ways. College is supposed to teach kids how to think for themselves, form opinions and demonstrate their independence. It's part of the educational package, which is not purely an exercise in passing tests. Assumption continually follows a pattern of carefully controlled communications instead of embracing a diversity of thought. I am a working professional and have been impacted by covid same as everyone in the world. My company has changed its policies and the situation is ever evolving. That said, I am not aware of any other walk of life, where coming/going is all but disallowed. Even prisoners are allowed familial visits, with safety protocols followed. If a student had a toothache, nobody would prevent him/her from seeking relief, but for anyone suffering depression, anxiety and mental anguish in part because they cannot simply blow off steam by meeting their parents for breakfast is told to 'stay resilient'. Shameful and draconian.Jonathan Jacobs

I drove an hour to watch the football game today. The email sent to the opposing team (us) said "All guests must be fully vaccinated, over the age of 12 years old, etc…. I am sure I was not and won't be the last person to misunderstand that statement as being "Anyone 12 and over has to be vaccinated" and not understood as "Children under 12 are not allowed". While written properly, this was extremely deceiving compared to the rules posted on your site (which I decided to search after the fact) that says CLEARLY no one under 12 will be allowed on campus. My 3 year old who is not even PERMITTED to be vaccinated and who was thoroughly looking forward to coming to the game was in tears when we had to turn around and go back home. My family has gone to almost all of the football games this season in various states and not once has there been such strict, unreasonable rules about an OUTDOOR event. Experience PART ONE. Experience PART TWO- When I pulled on to the campus, the security guard asked if I had a guest pass. I said No. He said, "OK then, pull up the hill and you'll see the main parking." I proceeded to do so. Less than 5-10 minutes after I pulled in, my father in-law pulled in and was asked the same question. Do you have a guest pass? He answered No. The exact same answer as I. Help me understand why he was told he couldn't proceed through the gate but I, who answered with the same exact answer, was allowed to pass? First of all, neither one of us should have been allowed to pass because we, again, had not been required to "register" to attend a game AT ANY OTHER SCHOOL this season. But secondly, I am a 35 year old Caucasian female and he is an older black male. You must understand that the rules that applied to him and didn't apply to me looks really, REALLY bad on behalf of your school. ALMOST DONE… These rules stated on your site which as I said I searched after the fact say, "In addition to being fully vaccinated, guests must follow current Assumption University health protocols, including the current mask wearing policy. Lastly, at this time tailgating of any sort is not allowed on campus." Since your guard so kindly allowed me to pass the gate without a guest pass, I was able to go onto the campus and see a designated parking lot FULL of Assumption tailgaters, NOT social distanced and NOT wearing masks. So basically what I understood from this is AGAIN the rules that apply to the visiting team did not apply to the Home team. And to close… "all guests must register to come to campus five days prior to arrival.." Five days prior… Is it realistic to think that the friends AND family of the visiting teams would even THINK that they'd have to go "REGISTER" to attend the next game only two days after their last game after watching games ALL season without any issue?? I can only hope and pray that you look into all of the above and not just disregard the happenings surrounding my TERRIBLE experience today at your school. Thank you! And congratulations on your Team win. I hope it was the encouragement of your home team fans that really gave your team the push. Your great efforts to keep out visiting spectators worked. Oh and I forgot to add, my father in-law and our family friend who was with him are Military Veterans so to hear on the virtual viewing of the game that you all were celebrating "Military Appreciation Day" really put the cherry on top.Bonnie Senecal

The service at Taylor's dining hall is horrible and so is the quality of food. It doesn't even deserve 1 star. In my many experiences visiting my sister and eating here, they always close early and never have any food for those who have allergies. I'm allergic to gluten and the only option I have are carrots and hamburgers, in which most of the time I can't eat with having to go up 700 time to ask for more. I paid $12 to eat at an all you can eat buffet and I get to eat not even enough to count as a snack. If you try to ask for more the first time they will say no and then if you even want to have a small conversation while eating the first helping, they will be closed and take away all the food. Also the events for the family weekends and everything suck and are a waste of money. You have more chances of having fun if you just stay home and sleep.MacKenzie

Most of the bad reviews are coming from people who had ONE bad experience at like the book store or whatever or i gEt tHiEr aDs oN hUlu, though the veteran who shared his story probably has a decent case to make. Anyway I got a business degree from this college and if you actually try you can do really really well here, with great professors and programs like the honors program which gives high level learning at bottom dollar, and wonderful faculty like the folks at PTK, disability services, or the Fuller Center. Don't get me wrong, there's a lot to work on regarding graduation rates, the food, no one card system, etc but I couldn't give this place anything less than 5 stars because of all of the wonderful people who give 110% here, especially in those departments I mentioned. If you live in Worcester don't spend 30k a year to go to Assumption, you'll save so much money to come here. Seek opportunity, study for your tests, respect your professors and faculty, and most importantly, do your damn homework; I guarantee you'll be a success at this place if you do all of these things.Clark Kent

The qcc "police" are some of the most unqualified and unempathetic people in the area. There is no doubt they have no training, no expertise in law and zero idea of what they are doing. Maybe they should take some courses while they work their jobs at qcc in criminal justice. Maybe they can get a handle on their jobs. Maybe they should take some training courses with the state police. If they do already, Maybe they should pay attention.Last First

This is an awesome school and I am so disappointed that one teacher ruined it all for me. DO NOT take Professor Jane Joyce accounting classes or any classes from her. She is awful and not a good teacher in general. You will waist your money, time, and probably want to rip your hair out when she talks. I have been at this school for about two years now and never have I come across a teacher like her.Lindsay Vigliotti

Library updated 2021-2022: Brand new look. See my photos and then look at the other review photos and compare This place is awesome. The sign outside is colorful. Pictures: The inside from Franklin St side to the parking lot side. Magazines and newspapers section, Digitizing Room, a table with a puzzle to put together in the middle of the floor, the stand up computers that are 15 minutes sessions now have tall chairs, the Young Adult 11-17 area changed into an Innovation Room (Sewing and crafts) and the Young Adult area moved down a little ways, the DVD and video games section to borrow them has turned into a huge Young Adult room since the last Young Adult room that was next door to where it is now was too small, the DVD and video games section was too small so it got put across the room where the old side door was and the side door got put on at Franklin St side of the building, the Store moved next to the DVD area, the second floor remains the same, the 3rd floor remains the same in the front except the back if the room changed into a children’s center with activity on the touchscreen wall and a room off to the right side that is for art and crafts.Virginia Lynn Rose

Sounds stupid but visiting a library can kill some time and be a pleasant break from trying to kill time. Worcester is an historical city and as such their library, although contemporary, shares much of that history. You might also find a nice book to read but of course, you need a library card if you want to take it out. You'll need find street parking or there's a fee.Charles Linder

So many things to do. The active programming for teens and adults is amazing. Staff are helpful and compassionate. Love the maker/innovation space, and the delightfully inspired space children's room. The space is well lit, well maintained, and a delightful space to relax for a few hours and learn something!Eric Zago

Best for kids aged 3-6, these value priced (compared to other full sized museums and zoos) tickets are good for a *half* day of fun. You must buy tickets in advance for a specific day, and pray for good weather as half of the attractions are outside. Live 'events' are simple but well done by truly enthusiastic staff. Train rides on the mini open-air-seating gas-powered (pretend steam) are the biggest unique attraction for young boys and girls alike. That said, the short track is just end to end with tiny loops to turn around at each end, so to an adult the $7/person extra cost may feel like an unnecessary tax. Do head straight for the 'station' to buy tickets in advance of a scheduled run, and show up 5 minutes early to get a front row seat. Autistic kids beware, there is some screaming in a small tunnel that may necessitate hands-over-ears. The place attempts a large number of interactive exhibits which will entertain kids in the 3-6 age group but with a few notable letdowns (especially with the buggy touchscreen exhibits). There's only so much touch (and break)able options they can come up with. There aren't a huge number of living animals and cages are medium sized (not small but not big either). The big cats (and ravens) are easy to miss if you don't look for the path. Expect quite a bit of taxidermy, but at least it is well done in terms of realism. Outdoor playgrounds will entertain some kids more than the exhibits. Food options are quite limited, bring your own and you'll find both a large indoor and several outdoor seating areas. Wasn't terribly busy on a Saturday in May 2022, so I still consider this a hidden gem worth the price. That said, the majority of folks aren't wearing masks these days. Visited on
Weekend

Wait time
1 hr+

Reservation recommended
Yes

Price for adult entry
$16–20DY S

Took my granddaughter to Ecotarium today. She's 8 and on spring break. Thought it'd be fun to visit since I hadn't been since her mom was about 8 – 20 years ago. My how things change. I'm sure that Covid is a contributing factor but . . . The train USED TO go around the entire place! Cross the driveway entrance and create a big loop around the building. Now? Nope. A quick up and down and done. And it only accepts passengers 3 times a day! The animal enclosures? Just about all of them are empty. As are many of the standing exhibits. The lower floor experiments are still pretty cool and available but they themselves are about 20 years old and have seen better days. I've always loved the Worcester Ecotarium but was pretty disappointed in my experience today. Visited on
Weekday

Wait time
No wait

Reservation recommended
Yes

Price for adult entry
$16–20Zen AF

Great space for adults and kids to spent 4 to 5 hours. . Adult – $ 19 Children above 2- $14. Extra for the train 7$ & Planetarium – 7$. Which is bummers, if you ask me. You paying almost 20$, now they they are asking your pay more money. This is my contention so the main attraction the planetarium has an added charge. WHY ? . . That is a lot of out door activities and indoor activities. Children above four years can enjoy it. . There is some animal exhibits. The big cat exhibit has two mountain cat. Quite hard to see. The otter exhibits are well done. Visited on
Weekend

Wait time
No wait

Reservation recommended
Yes

Price for adult entry
$16–20Ashwin Alexander

Amazing historical esthetics and architecture. Gorgeous and breath taking inside. My son thought we were in a castle! The seats and facility was clean and the ushers and staff were overly caring and understanding when the venue was too loud for my 3 year old. They even put a TV streaming the show on for us and carried over a bench for us to sit and watch the show from the lobby. The concession stand was very reasonably priced and though I don't endulge, I saw multiple kinds of alcoholic drinks in other parents hands. In all it was an incredibly unforgettable experience. I recommend you try it outKailey Ewing (Kay Jane)

Don't let the outside construction ward you off from coming inside to see a show. The line moved seamlessly. Well staffed. Bathrooms were clearly marked and very clean. I sat in gold circle orchestra. The seats were comfortable and there was plenty of leg room. The sound system was great. Lighting was amazing. I liked that there were no stairs, it was sloped and carpeted. The drink prices were reasonable. Bottled water was 3.00. Easy in and out of the theater. I will attend again now that I know how amazing this page is.Dee Scott

I have been here many, many times and I love it. I've taken my mom there for the Christmas shows when she was still with us. Miss you Mom.They have excellent shows but, back in the mid 1990's when it was a movie theater is was a little run down. Now it's a wonderful place to go. I was supposed to go there today but I got lazy and I wished I went there for the show. They have excellent Christmas shows and I try to make it, they also have great concerts. To many to list except I will list one ( Get The LED Out)!!!Robert Merrill

If you're looking for a wedding venue with a gorgeous backdrop, amazing staff and a welcoming atmosphere, look no further. My husband and I had the perfect wedding, Thanks to Cyprian Keyes. Deborah and the crew were there for us every step of the way. If we had any questions, Deborah answered promptly and during our tasting, the Chef gave us his opinions and made us feel heard and valued. The servers were great with my family and the day went so smooth. The food is fabulous, the rooms are stunning and their preferred vendors were an enormous help. As big golfers, it was also special when the GM came out to say hello. Thank you again to everyone, we can't wait to come back in the summer to play some golf too!Lisa Maybruch

The waiting today was horrible. This being my first trip I was excited to play. The course itself is in wonderful shape. However I booked 730 am t time in the hopes their would be some better and faster play. That was not the case. My group started of the back with 4 other groups of 4. All in the woods on every hole . I'm a 13 and will never return to play here. We quit with 4 holes left. I believe the GPS had us at over 4 hours with a long 3 or 4 left. I'm not a fan of a 5 hour round. On top there is zero pricing and no online booking. I paid 90 dollars in the pro shop. I'm sorry but that's insane to watch a ton of old members hit into the woods on every hole.Eric Swersky

Played 13 holes as a walker. Rain started and lightning siren was sounded. I called pro shop and was told course was closed. When I got to the pro shop, I asked if I could get a rain check for the holes not played and was told no. I later sent an email to the director of golf operations and asked what the policy was as it is customary to offer a rain check for holes not played under the circumstances. No reply. I don't plan to return to Cyprian Keyes and will relate to other golfers my experience there.john ahern

I went to New Horizon Karate while in college for Jujitsu and absolutely loved it. The teaching style and environment is very comfortable and effective, and even at that time I noticed how amazing Jim is with the younger students. Now that I am a parent, I am happy to be sending my son there and he just loves it. It has helped reduce his anxiety during the pandemic, provided him with a means of healthy exercise/activity, and is constructively building his confidence. I also appreciate the compliance with pandemic precautions and the dojo is always kept very clean. I highly recommend New Horizon for both children and adults!Jon Luzzo

If you want your child to be treated like a soldier in the army, then sure enroll them here. If you want your child to be treated with compassion/respect, then don’t. I get that this is a small business, but it has big repercussions on the children that are a part of it. This façade of being ADD/Autism friendly is a joke. I’m a parent of a former student, and my 13 yr old daughter was told to stop talking and do push ups as a form of punishment after she said hi to Jim as he walked into the dojo. So rude and uncalled for. Children deserve to be treated with human decency.Savii Cheryl

My granddaughter has been attending classes at New Horizon for about 6 months and absolutely loves it. Master Soke is wonderful with the kids no matter their skill. His technique in teaching all levels of students coupled with his constant and consistent encouragement has given my granddaughter a greater sense of self awareness, increased her pride and self esteem. NH also has programs for autistic children and children with ADHD which are great as the classes are more individualized. I highly recommend New Horizon Karate.Cindy Elkatiss

I highly recommend Life Skill Martial Arts to people of all ages and abilities. The founder of Life Skill, Mr. Stan Tabor, is a gold metal winner who has spent extensive time traveling the world and studying many different martial arts styles. He and his instructors have established an open and welcoming martial arts school that uses a holistic and comprehensive and evidence-based approach to teaching. I have studied Tai Chi with Sifu Tabor for two years and I enjoy his detailed and encouraging teaching style. Since starting Tai Chi my balance, strength, and endurance have improved and I found that the benefits carried over into my other sports (skiing & running). I’ve also learned that Tai Chi is a moving meditation practice and as a result my concentration and ability to control my emotions have improved. Whether you’re interested in the intensely physical art of Kung Fu, or the more gentle arts of Tai Chi and Qui Gong, I very much recommend you and/or your kids give the team at Life Skill a try. You know, they might change your life for the better, as they have mine.Alicia Suz

The feel of a place is incredibly important when taking on a personal journey such as Martial Arts. Everything else can fall into place if an establishment FEELS good. Life Skill Martial Arts is such a place…and so much more. We started our journey two-and-a-half years ago…my children started first and then I followed suit. We were quickly and unconditionally welcomed into a very close-knit family, one that looks out for each other and encourages one another to excel. For my children it has been a glorious addition to their lives. The basic tenets of the school are much more than the Martial Arts…they are Life Skills that have enhanced the quality of life that they enjoy. For myself, it is a lifelong journey to better health and happiness. As a family, we are a part of something greater than just ourselves. Life Skill Martial Arts is a community and one that we look forward to being a part of for years. If you are looking for a Martial Arts school that emphasises strength of mind, body, and spirit as equal aspects, Life Skill Martial Arts will not disappoint.Strongford Arts-Roibeard

I have been bringing my granddaughter to Life Skills Martial Arts for several year. In this time she has grown as a person so much. At the age of 9 years old she has developed such a strong self-esteem, respect and dedication to both herself and others. 9 years of and very petite she has no problem speaking up to bullies for not only herself but her friends and family as well. She has learned commitment and dedication and how this enhances her life, she shows up early to practice and learn extra, she completes her homework from school without being reminded, and she respects others. I personally have learned a lot from taking her to Life Skills Martial Arts. To me Life Skills Martial Arts is not just a school it is a "Family" a way of life and a very important part of the village it takes to raise a wonderful child. Yes as you can see I can't say enough about the owner or staff. For your child's sake please stop in and check out this family lifestyle, you will not be disappointed. Thank you Life Skills Martial Arts for changing our lives.Ron Dolat Sr

Our son has been a member at PSTKD since October of 2020. In that time Tanner has not only improved so much in terms of belts, his coordination, balance, confidence, and love for the sport have grown as well. We are parents who let him choose what he wants to do when it comes to activities and he loves it so much he doesn't want to do any other sport at the moment because he doesn't want to miss any of his classes, which he attends 3 to 4 of each week! Master Kim is a tremendous teacher, with just the right combination of firmness, humor, and encouragement. Master Rachel is also great, always there to answer questions and also to genuinely encourage the kids. The words that they teach the students; humility, respect, discipline, perseverance and integrity aren't just catch phrases, they are truly taught to the kids and they mean something. I also like that students are not only rewarded, but at times they are penalized for bad behavior as well. While it's always done respectfully, it is also firm and clear. I like that they are teaching them that there are consequences for negative behavior. We also love the Acro classes with Ed. Our son is still learning to move his body in certain ways, and Acro is not only effective, but Ed keeps it so fun for the kids as they run around, tumble, and push themselves to take risks. Ed has a great way with them, and our son always has a blast. This place is the real deal, and we feel fortunate to live in town and be able to have our son be part of this community for a long time to come.Evolve Tutoring

Sport Taekwondo has been such a big part of my children's lives since they were 5 so the first thing we did when we moved to MA was to look for the best Taekwondo school. We immediately fell in love with Premier Sport Taekwondo after the trial classes and it has now been about 10 months. Master Kim and Master Rachael are very enthusiastic about developing the students as both martial artists and athletes. I love their modernized training methods and dedication to the students. Thanks to these wonderful masters, my children have matured so much physically, technically and mentally since joining Premier Sport Taekwondo. I strongly recommend Premier Sport Taekwondo!Jeong Lee

We LOVE PSTKD! I have a very outgoing 7 y/o boy and a very shy 5 y/o girl and I am so impressed by how engaged and excited they both are going here. Master Kim really does an amazing job really trying to understand where each kid struggles and strives, and works on accentuating their talents and encouraging growth in weaker areas. Particularly for shy, introverted children I recommend this to everyone who will listen. Communication with parents is great, I am new to TKD and all of my emailed questions about belts, testing, schedule etc are answers quickly and concisely.Maria Adamo

I called this office twice to helped a friend applying fuel assistant, encounter an unpleasant on the phone with 2 Representative not friendly, keep cutting me off while I'm trying to brought concern, they're not introduced their name or like '"how may I help you'" ect. Very unprofessional, totally surprise me how are they still have someone like that working in the public office. I hope this problem need to get it fix A. S. A. P.Hong Nguyen

WCAC is an absolute blessing from heaven! They helped my mum when her heating system failed and responded promptly. I'm forever grateful for the good WCAC has done for both my family and our community. Thank you WCAC team!!! Update: I wanted to reply to the response and say I give permission for y'all to use my review for whatever you need! 🙂Kate Haskell

I want to thank the people responsible for helping me get through this winter. Having children and being unemployed for the winter is not easy. It's June and just got my electric bill and was surprised to see a few more dollars paid by fuel assistance. Thank you so much for what you people do.rob Gebby

The Staff at Select Physical Therapy take a 'whole body' approach realizing that body structures are all connected. That approach paired with their careful listening to patients' feedback allows them to provide OUTSTANDING care. They handle the doctor/insurance company paperwork allowing the patient's focus to be : COMPLETE recovery. If the patient's goal is 99% pre incident function, they will work HARD to help the patient achieve his or her goal. I highly recommend their services!Martha Hawley

My awesome PT and Rachel is the amazing customer service scheduler. I came to Select Therapy on a muscle pull at the base of my back. Megan and Rachel are so personable. Megantakes time to learn who you are and she has a great patient care therapy…and yes those massages are to die for. Rachel works with your schedule and you can feel her smile through the phone. I love being a Patient at Select Physical TherapyCheryl C

Select Therapy is an excellent place to heal after surgery. The therapists there are well qualified, and very courteous. They never ask you to do any exercise you feel uncomfortable with. They also are very accommodating if you have to cancel or rearrange your appointment. I certainly would recommend them!!Rita Nardella

Have clean and well maintained equipment.. HEAVY bag ,free weights machine weights,lap pool,smaller pool for kids, life guard always present Senior discount (65+) disability discount. Amie Cox Contact for ?s..42.00 adult Only drawback. bring your own lock.they have lockers It's in a drug area. Not thier fault the Y. Don't bring valuables in . DONT leave your keys to car either. Take w you..even poolDave M.

Great place to work out and swim… the staff is super friendly and all the areas are easily accessible… there are enough euipments. swimming. Pool Is indoors and temperature controlled, I have been temporary member since last 15 days and I am loving it.abhishek sinha

Great place! Friendly and outgoing staff! They have started a free exercise program for elders on Monday at 1:30 pm, Thursday and Saturday at 10:30 am.Marcia Shannon52

I can’t say enough about chickees we almost gave up on dance as we didn’t have a good exp with previous dance studio , we did a tour with Ariana and we new that this was the place for Gianna. She dealt with some social anxiety in the beginning and they were so kind and untiring to her all the staff are amazing and go above and beyond she blossomed without the year and to see her on stage at recital I couldn’t thank chickees enough she did amazing!! She was so excited for recital and they made it so exciting for the girls. The recital went off without a hitch and was so professional so many compliments about the studio from my family and how smooth it was even the dress rehearsal they know 100 percent what they are doing. She’s so comfortable now and loves it she wants to join the competition team. If you are not already at chickees your at the wrong studio I can’t recommend them enough!! AMAZING!!!!Jamie Simone

A couple of years ago i was looking for a dance studio and found Chickee's. My best friend's daughter was already going and we figured lets try it. We did a trial class and she loved it. We signed her up right after that. She loves this studio and sodo i. The studio is great as well as Chickee, Ariana,and the rest of the staff. We love this place! She shows up to dance excited and when done of what she accomplishes in dance. This is the one place I know we can go and she gets to be herself with no judgement! She wants to stay with this studio until she graduates and then wants to come back and teach here. Thanks for being sucha loving, welcoming, amazing studio. We love u guys!!!! ❤Kayla Hollander

CDW changed my daughter's dance life! My daughter walked into Chickees one year ago as a nervous, defeated, self-doubting dancer who was ready to give up on her self and dance all together. All it took was one evaluation by Ariana and staff for her to feel worthy and ready to try again. What my daughter has accomplished at CDW in only one season is unexplainable. Her confidence, her drive, and her passion for dance has grown tremendously and shows everytime she hits that stage. If you're looking for a studio with supportive owners, staff and a group of parents and dancers that make you feel like family…CDW is your place. Best decision we ever made.Carmela Scattino

This club is amazing… I’m a big fan of the weight room, the staff, the club members, and the steam room. I’ve met some incredibly friendly and welcoming people here. Want a protein smoothie on your way out? Here you go. Bar attached to the facility for those who want to unwind after a long day and catch a game. Very cool. They also offer free fitness tests to measure some key body metrics so you can track your progress, includes: body fat, strength, flexibility, cardiovascular, and blood pressure. I’ve been to many gyms around the country and have never had that offered to me for free before. With that on top of the high level fitness advice they give you afterwards, as a customer, that tells me they actually care about my health (instead of just the bottom line). Seriously cannot be more satisfied with this gym 🙂 Well done Worcester Fitness! Thank you for everything!John DiNovella

I have been a member over a year now and feel like I can write an honest review. I absolutely LOVE Worcester Fitness! I am so glad I joined. My two girls love being in the Kids Korner while I work out and Ana is so sweet with them. I can’t say enough good things about all the friendly staff. You are always welcomed with a smile! Tracy’s Friday morning class is my favorite. Never the same – always a challenge. If you are looking for yoga all the instructors are amazing! Seriously I have been a part of several different gyms in my life but never before have I found a place that makes me feel so welcomed and comfortable. If you are looking to join a gym that is totally non-judgmental, super friendly and fun you are going to love Worcester fitness! So many great classes and programs.Astrid Trahan

We have always been pretty big on water safety and wanted to get our children swimming early. We have been to multiple sessions and had multiple instructors for their swim program and we have seen such incredible progress with both our daughters. Our oldest is comfortable and confident in the pool. She looks forward to each week and is excited when she makes progress from week to week! Our youngest is in the parent-child class and she loves when it's pool day. The inclusion of music and lessons has really helped her thrive! We will stick with Worcester Fitness for our swim classes and recommend them to everyone looking for classes!Christina Olson

Keep ur kids away from here!!!! My kids was in this program for two weeks when I Received a phone call from Department of children and family services( DCF) stating my husband was a big strong man and I was a small petite female (IMO that is profiling) And they wanted to check my home and interview me for possible neglect . My child went to school with no bruises bumps or scratches a full lunch box every day clean clothes and swimsuits but they still felt like my kids were being neglected so they reported me to the city without warning or questioning me. I pulled my kids out and requested my money back immediately! FYI my case has been closed but the headache wasn’t worth it I payed 550 a week for my kid to be here for them to thank me with a DCF phone callAryiana Taveras

I went here once for a birthday party for a friend of my child's. It did have lots to do, but I wasn't impressed with the employee who was in charge of hosting the event. She was rude, impatient & seemed less than interested in showing our group around & helping us out, which was her assigned position for the time being. They do have a nice inground pool outside, as well as large area inside of mats & other fun gymnastics themed things to do. Good place for a child's birthday party, and little ones to get their energy out. I just wish we had better service. From what I remember, it also appeared to need some cleaning & tlc both inside & out. Could use updates also. Looked a little outdated.Heather Pierce

We went for a trial class-what chaos and disorganization! This place is a joke my daughter had a young clearly inexperienced male teacher. He taught them no technique-simily had them walk a beam and hop on a map. If this is as far they got for half the year I’ll pass. I went to speak to the front desk and the “office Manager” and an employee ignored me to talk about cheese! Seriously! If you have no expectations for your childbut want an hour to yourself-please waste your money. If you looking for something serious take it elsewhere. Another lady there had the same disappointment I did. Needless to say we left and will NEVER enroll.Lola Lux

I’m having a great learning experience with Worcester Music Academy. As an adult student, it is very hard to learn music as we have so many things going on with our lives. I am currently learning the flute with Sarah. Sarah is very nice and friendly, she first spent a lot of time learning about my music background, concerns, goals, and music books I have. Then looked my video of me playing the flute, and made a learning plan for me. Sarah is very passionate and enthusiastic about flute playing and teaching. She is very knowledgeable and her lessons are fun; it is a no stress learning environment. After a few classes, I am so happy that my sound and playing improved so much! From my personal experience, Worcester Music Academy is the right place to start, or improve, on your or your children’s music learning journey!Pei Lo

We moved to Worcester in the middle of the pandemic. It was important to my ten year old to be able to continue his bass lessons. We found Worcester Music Academy online and reached out to Sarah for more information. She was (and always is) so responsive. We set up a virtual lesson with Eric and haven’t looked back. I was worried about starting lessons in a new place virtually, but it has been fantastic. The communication from both Eric and Sarah is clear and prompt and so helpful. Eric is patient and attentive and goes above and beyond to make sure my son stays engaged and enjoys his practice. Given how great the virtual experience has been, I can only imagine how wonderful the in person experience will be!Kate Parsons

The Worcester Music Academy is GREAT! Sarah is super nice! I had the opportunity to attend the open-house event. I knew WMA is where I could learn more about music. I ended up registering to attend classes with Eric, who is awesome, very experienced in music and good at making sure you understand what is being taught. Lots of positive energy by the feel of the atmosphere and the passion for music that WMA exudes. There are people involved who you sincerely feel like they want to help you succeed in learning about music and what it takes to write a good song. Highly recommend WMA for those who have some sort of passion for music. Great school, great energy, great people.Efrain

I have worked with Ray Mantyla at Alpha Graphics in Worcester for a few projects and have come away very impressed. The quality of work has been spot on and the turnaround time beyond my expectations. But most importantly for me is the level of professionalism from the entire team, in particular the owner Ray. I have a high level of confidence and trust in Ray to get it done right, on time and at a reasonable rate. If Alpha Graphics Worcester can handle the job, they will be getting my business.Patrick Michael

I recently approached Alphagraphics in Worcester about printing a book I had written, and from the introductory meeting to the final delivery, I was thoroughly impressed with the entire process. Jim and Andy were efficient, professional, easy to work with, and extremely helpful. It was a very important piece of writing to me, and I appreciated their treating it with respect. I have now found the right printer for all my future manuscripts. –Rockie BluntRockie Blunt

Hi, my name is Christopher (Bluebee). Man I’ll tell you best experience with Alphagraphics today 9/24/2020. It was the smoothest process ever. They kept me update though calls, text, even email. They show me what everything would look like and work with me. Once it was ready they contact me and gave me a time to come and get my car banner on. And man I tell you. It looks amazingBluebee508

Whenever I am in need of a special gift for someone or a quick hostess gift, Elsie Kaye is the first place I look. I love going in there and looking around for the right thing that I won't find anywhere else. Holly is always great to talk to and helpful in showing me what's new and special and sharing all the details of the unique items in the shop. I also LOVE her quaint happy hour evenings with live music. We went a few months ago before going out to dinner and it was the perfect way to start the night. I highly recommend a visit to this local gem.Kelley Petralia

My husband and I attended the Create with Fire Free event tonight to try something new. This was our first time in Holly’s studio and we were blown away by how beautiful it was! Holly was very personable, warm and welcoming. She took the time to demonstrate how to make a glass bead and then we were able to make one each ourselves. She gave such great direction and guidance that we were impressed with how our beads came out. Holly also showed us other techniques and tools. We look forward to signing up for a class soon!Stephanie Audette Connor

Love Elsie Kaye Glassworks!! Not only do they have a huge variety of items from local artists, (you can always find a perfect gift!!), the owner is so amazing! She's knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and very personable. My daughter has taken classes there before and had a blast! I highly recommend stopping in to view her special, handmade jewelry, unique pottery pieces, great smelling soaps and candles, and more! You won't be disappointed.Sue Willar

Nikki was amazing! I have to say, my entire family was very skeptical of this private dining class that I planned. By the end of the evening, they became total converts! We all learned so much both in terms of dining etiquette (rules to follow at the table) and table manners (how to be a good citizen while dining)! The class was supposed to be two hours but went for almost three because we were all so engaged in the process. And we all agreed it made food much more enjoyable to eat when you take pride in the experience. Highly recommend!Brooke Wheelan

My kids really enjoyed the class on social etiquette by Nikki! They learned about how to greet people, the proper handshake, how to address thank you cards, how to write a thank you card and much much more. They are enrolled in her next class conversational skills and very much looking forward to it! I highly recommend any of her classes on etiquette skills!Holley Ready

My daughters enjoyed the Dining Etiquette course. They came home eager to share what they learned. It's been three weeks since the class and they still remind us of table manners. They set a full table setting, even if we are eating burgers that do not require silverware. I love that they get out the "fancy" water glasses at dinner time!!!Fofe

My son has attended Summer camp for several years now. He absolutely loves it and comes back home rejuvenated, inspired, confident and full of excitement. He loves the counselors and the program. His first time staying overnight he had a severe allergy attack, we were called by the nurse who kept him calm and took care of him as if he was her own. This year he had a bad fall and had to be taken to the hospital. He was escorted by his counselor who called me and said he was calm and no need to worry the doctors would call for permission to treat/xray his ankle. My son was adamant he was fine and wanted to return to the camp. He was taken care of and gratefully no breaks. He called to say he was returning and nothing was going to keep him from going back the following week as well. He said, "I Love it here Mom." I love this program and know he is in good hands with everyone there as well as in God's care. God Bless all the people who put together such an incredible program for our youth.Lisa Flannery

Monadnock Bible Conference, where Christ's story met my story – INDEED! I was coaxed into attending the Fall Women's Retreat; ultimately an incredible blessing. Adversities and hardship controlled my life creating more agnostic thoughts than faith. However, the fellowship, the tranquility of the fall splendor and truly hearing the Word of God at Mt Monadnock pointed me in the right direction to begin a dedicated spiritual journey. Our Lord and Savior met me there to show his love and the way to find joy despite all odds. With the help of the Holy Spirit, I answered a calling to reach out in witnessing to many others who have now realized the hope and the joy when the Lord, also, enters their lives to stay. Through the essays of "The Lost and Found Collection; The Treasure of Hope" God's purpose for my personal challenges was revealed. Thank you, Monadnock Bible Conference, for a wonderful start on a wonderful spiritual journey ! Sincerely, Carolyn Wallisch (AKA C.B.Wallis)C. B. Wallis

There's no place like home, and that's exactly what the experience is at Camp Monadnock; a Berea Ministry. I had the privilege to go to their winter retreat called Encounter. From the moment you arrive there is someone standing outside in the cold to great every church youth group that comes in. Camp Monadnock is passionate about serving here in New England by preaching the unfalible word of God. They are also passionate to see young middle school and high school kids get into a deeper relationship with God, but they remind the kids that they have to make the choice for themselves. The leadership that is at Camp Monadnock is incredible!!! They make sure everything is running smoothly and that there is opportunity for the kids to be engaged!! I can't wait to see the many years of ministry done here!!asachai drake-rocheteau