Mouthwatering Summer Camps in Charlotte

Small Hands Big Art

★★★★★ 4.7 (7)

"The best way to describe my experience here is underwhelming. Perhaps it was the class they moved us to (we'd originally signed up for story time art), but what we attended didn't feel any different from arts and crafts we do at home. I wanted my toddler to get an opportunity to socialize with other kids and learn to make something new. Instead what we got were four different parent/self-led arts & crafts stations. The two women there walked around and encouraged the kids with "good jobs", but they didn't actually do anything else. My toddler was still happy at the end and said he had fun, but then again he has fun collecting rocks. Honestly, if this is what their other classes are like, I'm better off using the $35 class fee on my own art materials. I'm bummed because it seemed so awesome to have this place near us."

Kiddie Academy of Charlotte-Blakeney

★★★★★ 4.8 (16)

"Disregard all the reviews that are complaining at the director, she's not working with this academy anymore. The management that currently is here is wonderful. My daughter is been attending this school for the last half of the year and we are extremely happy. This place hire real teachers, licensed, that have proper education and experience. The teacher that we have is extremely talented and devoted, we love her. She constantly brings new lessons, shares her curriculum and plans. My daughter has eczema and dietary restrictions so I bring my own food. My daughter had never been exposed to anything else they watch it closely and very carefully. The school is clean, fresh and modern, uses secure video cameras so you can always see what's going on with your kid. Kids go outside twice a day and spend a lot of time on the playground. Playground is really nice too, not just to show but a real playground where kids really have what to do. Couldn't be happier!"

Idea Lab Kids

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"This place threw our son a great party. Everything was excellent. Completely turn key experience. The instructors were not only excellent with the lab experiments and keeping the kids engaged but they were also great at keeping the party rolling (music, pizza, cake, dance party, clean up, etc.). Everything was very smooth and the kids had a great time. My birthday boy had a very special day. I can't quite remember the price but I believe the pricing felt about right for what was provided, given the current cost of everything these days."

Nailed It DIY Studio - Fort Mill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (6)

"Wanted a gift for a friend that was watching my house and he grew up in the area. The shop has DIY and plaques and wall hangings that you can also purchase finished. They had a ton of options. Friendly and helpful gal working in the store. Great place to visit for something creative and from here..."

LeafSpring School

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"We have been here a couple of years now. No place is perfect, but overall we are been very pleased. Very sanitary, nice facility, good teachers."

Sports Connection - Northlake

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (20)

"Think Dave and Buster's for the 13 and under set. This place is tucked away behind the Waffle House that's off of WT Harris. I was babysitting/"hanging out" with my 7-year-old nephew for the day and needed to find somewhere that would excite yet tire him out for a few hours. The place looks very unassuming upon pulling into the parking lot but once you enter, it's bright lights, colors, and games for days. In order to play the games, you have to buy cards, wristbands, etc at the front desk beforehand. Thankfully, we arrived right when it opened, so we walked right up and purchased the card for "bowling" and wristband for the bounce houses.The bowling (1 game = $3) set up does not include your typical bowling balls. They're smaller and much heavier. He was not the biggest fan of it but he L-O-V-E-D the bounce houses. There's four or five inflatable houses with various levels of difficulty and he went through all of them multiple times. The price for the bounce houses was $9.95 and allows your child to play ALL day. Best $10 I spent the entire day.The staff I encountered was very friendly and the facilities appeared very clean and well taken care of. Whenever I have children under my watch, I will be taking them here!"

Romp n' Roll Mountain Island

★★★★☆ 4.4 (15)

"My son (and I) love this place! Everyone is so friendly and the owners Maria and her husband are so friendly! As members they gave us valentine cards for my son to give out to his class mates for a free class! We had his 2nd birthday party here and everyone made it a breeze. We didn't have to lift a finger!"

Cadence Academy Preschool

★★★★☆ 4.1 (12)

"My sons attended Cadence for about 4 months this year after our nanny abruptly left - we needed short-term, full day childcare until we moved to another city. The team there is fantastic - friendly and genuinely kind people who care about the kids in their school. Food is included, but it's "kid food" - lots of chicken nuggets and fish sticks - so if you're looking for something organic or fancy you might want to provide your own food instead. That said, they were very accommodating of my kids' dietary restrictions and never made us worry that our kids would be fed something they couldn't eat (something I can't say for every child care facility we've encountered in LKN). The playgrounds are a little old - mulch-filled and older style equipment, chain link fences, etc. Compared to some newer facilities, the playgrounds could use some love, but my kids were happy so I didn't mind. Water play day on Wednesdays in the summer! Ice cream truck visits every other Tuesday in the summer! Older kids might even go for a walking field trip to Bruster's - the highlight of their week. Communication with the front office and with your kid's teacher is more challenging now because of COVID. I found I was still able to reach people if I needed to, and they answered all of my questions to my satisfaction. A weekly newsletter or email from teachers to parents might be a good idea - sometimes we felt surprised by planned events and daily/weekly themes. I love the layout of the building inside - the older kids' classroom in the middle feels very much like a Montessori environment to me. Overall would highly recommend!"

The Goddard School of Huntersville

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (8)

"We have been a Goddard family for over a year and love the huntersville location. The owner, administrators and teachers are all wonderful. We had experience with the 2 year old and 3 year old room. Each teacher genuinely cares for their students and delivers a curriculum and structured day that allows each child to flourish in the environment. The school plans special events and really engages the families. Our son comes home talking all about his day, his teachers, and his friends - his vocabulary has exploded and he learns so much each day. We will continue to be a Goddard family until he is ready for school! Thank you Laura!!!"

Childcare Network

★★★★★ 4.8 (4)

"My kids have been going here for about 2 months now. I love the entire staff. Very competent and nurturing. Attentive to the individual child's needs which can be difficult but they handle it well."

Childtime of Monroe

★☆☆☆☆ 1 (1)

"DO NOT BRING YOUR KIDS HERE! My 4 yr old went to this daycare for 5 mos and has a different teacher almost every day because they can't keep teachers here. There is ZERO LEARNING they just play with a toy bucket on the table until it's time to go home. They can't control the kids and the teachers have terrible attitudes at drop off/pick up. They don't speak when you walk in they'll continue their conversation talking about how they hate their jobs and cases open against other teachers in front of the parents! I even filled out a allergy form at registration for my son to only drink lactaid milk and all of a sudden they just gave him whole milk anyway and it made him sick. I couldn't figure out what was wrong. I talked to the director and she got an attitude and told me she would have to call me back and never did. I checked the camera at lunch and I caught them giving him whole milk again! When I called the director Sonya cut me off and yelled hold on! She is so rude and they just don't care about the kids. When I came to get all of his things when I unenrolled him they gave me my child's blankets from naptime nasty and brown smelling like strong urine! I can't believe they lay kids on these dirty blankets! I attached a pic beside a clean white tshirt for proof of the filthiness. My child don't wet the bed at all so other kids used his blankets and they don't even bother to wash them!! I'm so thankful we got our child out of here and to another better school."

Childtime of Huntersville

★★★★☆ 3.9 (8)

"A very nice place for my daughter . This place really is academically superior . I like the art , and math work sheets ."

Learning Jungle - Fort Mills

★★★★★ 5 (4)

"My daughter loves this school. Her teachers Mrs. Tonya and Ms. Shaina treat all the children like their are their own. Every time we pull into the parking lot she starts yelling for her teachers. As soon as you open the door you are welcomed with a huge hug from the Administrative staff, either Ms. Pat or Mr. Bobby. Everyday when my daughter sees Mr. Bobby or Ms. Pat she runs to them for her hugs. If you are looking to be apart of a family when you send your child off to school then this is the place for you!"

Level Up Innovative STEMulation

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"This place is amazing! My son has attended Level up summer camp for 2 years and it is one of the best camps around. Amazing staff and so many planned activities and structure."

SMACK

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"If your child is talented or if you're looking to enhance their inner acting ability this is a great place to send them for two weeks out of the summer. The instruction they receive at SMACK camp is remarkable; they are busy from the moment they arrive at camp until it's time to be picked up! Stage direction, vocal instruction, creative design, communication and voice projection are a few of the skills taught and mastered at SMACK camp!"

Hourly Kids Play

★★★★★ 5 (3)

"My daughter has been attending Hourly Kids Play 5 days a week since she was 10 months old. We love all the teachers and activities they do with her. She's learned so much since she's been in hourly kids play. You can tell everyone their loves what they do. I recommend hourly kids play 100%."

Chef's Choice at Johnson & Wales University

★★★☆☆ 3 (2)

"My son has done this camp for 3 years and really enjoys it. Having a brother who is a professional chef, I feel this camp is the closest camp to chef school out there. Students have the option of baking camp (they bring home daily baked goods) or cooking camp. My son did the later. They learn food prep and clean up, how to properly sauté, chop, hold knives etc. They prep the daily lunch that is served for all the students. The bakery group usually sends home daily baked goods with this group in exchange for lunch. The last day parents are invited to feast on all the recipes that the students learned to make throughout the week."

Tutor Time of Matthews

★★★★☆ 4 (5)

"Tutor Time of Matthews is great! The new director is very nice and has been so helpful any time I have called. I also love my child's teachers. My interactions at drop-off and pick-up have been positive and my child seems to be very happy and comfortable there.I really love the app that they use to keep us posted during the day. I get to see what my child eats and how much, when their diaper is changed, when they fall asleep for nap, photos AND videos. One of the biggest perks is they feed the children a morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack - no more packing lunch! I also love that they provide diapers and wipes.We are very happy here and it's great to know your child is cared for and having fun!"

Cadence Academy Preschool

★★★★☆ 4 (4)

"I love this school and so does my child. As a parent, I love seeing how excited my son gets when we walk through the front doors of this school. My son has been coming here since he was a toddler and he's 5 now, I wish I brought my son here as an infant. The infant teachers are amazing. I love babies and I always go and speak to the infant one teacher and talk to all the babies. This teacher is a really great caregiver to these babies, she has so much knowledge that is very helpful to me when it comes to teaching young children. The management is great as well, they care about my son and every single one of the children at this school."

La Petite Academy on East W.T. Harris Blvd

★★☆☆☆ 2.3 (6)

"My kid went here for a month through back up care at work and I really liked the place. The teachers in the toddlers class (my kid's age) were super nurturing and I felt they really cared for the kids. This was my first time taking my kid to a daycare facility so I was nervous but as soon as we walked into the class my kid ran up to the teacher and gave her a hug. Good sign as he must of sensed her good energy. All in all I had no issues taking my son there and would have kept him at the facility if it was closer to home. Definitely worth giving it a try. The only negative thing I can think of is the price. Daycare should be cheaper, ijs!"

Ninja Nation

★★★★★ 4.7 (3)

"Ninja Nation kicks @$$! Took my 4 yr old there for the Saturday morning fun session. The staff does a great job of engaging the kids and promoting their confidence. They have daily, weekly, after school programs and programs for kids days off. We sent my 9 yr old on MLK day and she had a great time too. Here's my three things:1) Prices are right and it's worth the $ to send all age kids here for some fun/confidence and it's super safe. High end quality equipment is a huge ++++2) Birthday parties are a cool plus here and they cater to groups similar to how it goes down at a trampoline park. Weird policy that kids have to be a like age prevented us from having my 4 yr olds birthday party there. 3) Plenty of space to sit and free wifi if you wanna take your kids and just hang its nice clean location. Heck there's an oil change place next door if you wanna kill two birds with one stone!"

Nailed It DIY Studio Rock Hill

★★★★★ 5 (8)

"Ok so let me say that I took about a week to write this review. Not because my experience was t amazing, it's just I'm lazy sometimes. Now on to my day at this wonderful establishment. So my friends set up a surprise event for me for my birthday and when I walked in I was so excited to create. The decor there makes you want to try and buy it all. A few days prior I did have to go on the site to see what I wanted yo DIY because the wording needed to be pre-cut (I'm guessing to save time). Jessica was out hostess and definitely with the mostest. My friends had a private chef come in and set up a beautiful charcuterie board and wine. Yummmmm!! Jessica was more than obliging but still needed to commit to our time frame. Now remember it's my birthday celebration and I forgot my ever loving crown(yes I'm 47 and I wear a birthday crown every year). So now here comes Madison to the rescue, honey made me a crown from scratch. I was super happy. How dope was that. I eventually had my girlfriend bring my crown from home about 30 minutes away( don't judge me!! Hey judge me a girl needs what she needs). It was five of us and Jessica & Madison helped us with color choices, nailing things down but most of all fun and motivation. This was my first time doing this and I want to return. It was a fun afternoon."

Tutor Time on Erwin Road

★★★★☆ 3.6 (15)

"Wonderful day care where the teachers, director Ms. Turina and all the staff genuinely cared and loved our little boy. The toddler classroom was a wonderful experience, he had fun and came home happy and tired. We loved it!"

Atomz Lab

★★★★★ 4.8 (5)

"I cannot say enough amazing things about Dawn and her team for my son's birthday this year. He's very into science and all types of experiments, so when we found that Dawn and her team would come to our home to do a science party we were thrilled.They were excellent! Dawn really knows how to engage a group of little kids, brought all the supplies and activities, and cleaned up in the end too. The kids were able to make their own slime, their own "snow", some very cool crystals, etc.They had a total blast and I was able to just relax and watch all the kids have fun. My son still asks about it all the time, so I'm sure we'll have to invite Dawn and her team again in the future."

Tutor Time of Mooresville

★★☆☆☆ 2 (3)

"Our experience has been great in the twos room and now the preschool 1 room. The teachers and staff are loving and kind and emulate behaviors I want to see in my own child. My toddler has learned so many academic and social skills and I'm always impressed by her learning. We will soon have a baby in the youngest room and I'm looking forward to seeing the many practices they have and allow such as cloth diapering, careful breastmilk handling, paced bottle feeding, and of course lots of cuddles. I'm always pleasantly surprised to not see babies just left to cry in the two baby rooms, which I did see at another local daycare and immediately knew that one wasn't for us!"

Kiddie Academy of Cornelius

★★★★☆ 3.7 (3)

"I have 3 children at Kiddie Academy so my experience ranges from the infant classroom up to the 3 year old class. We have been at KA since they opened in October and so far are thrilled with our experience. My 1.5 year old struggled in the beginning as she is at the age of going through separation anxiety but her teachers and her sister's teachers even jumped right in to show her extra love and attention in the mornings. Now she runs to jump in their arms as we enter the school. Each teacher at KA is so helpful as it is always a juggling act for my husband at drop off and for me at pick up with 3 under 4. The Director and Assistant Director have gone over and beyond to answer all questions, remind me when things need to be turned in (as I often forget things with 3 kids!) and even help me out to the car some days when my hands are just overflowing!"

Ride Wake & Surf

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"We enjoyed the most lovely afternoon, on board with Captain Brett and Instructor Blake! Not only did these two professionals bring a sense of expertise and safety, but they were warm, kind and fun! Our group of 4 adults and 4 children (ages 7 - 15), arrived with a diverse ability range to wake and surf. Blake and Brett provided endless encouragement and patience! We could not ask for a better duo to create a fun family vacation memory - and we look forward to our second charter with them, in two days!"

First Class Preparatory School

★★☆☆☆ 2.2 (9)

"This is going to be a factual review of my experience with this place.Once you read it, tell me if any of this would be acceptable to you. If it is then I will chance my rating.Before I do begin I have to say the only saving grace for this place is it's lead teacher Misty. She is everything! Thoughtful, caring and goes above and beyond EVERYTIME! She deserves a better job! My son started at this daycare in January.There was always someone new in the classroom in the afternoon, the first 2 months I think he went through 5-7 2nd shift teachers. The owner seemed nice at first but...keep reading.1st - the owner lost my sons medical and sent me a nasty text 2 months after it was due telling me that I didn't do what I was supposed to so my son could come that day but not afterwards unless I got the paperwork ( keep in mind not only had I turned it in, but it was the 1st thing I got done and took a day off just to get this paperwork in) of course that annoyed me a bit but I thought ok I can deal with this.2nd - the owner had an awful habit of texting at all hours of the night. She texted me at 3 am several times....what could possibly be so important that couldn't wait till morning? My phone had to be on in case my husband has an emergency, but often I found myself woken up by a text from Ms Glenn asking me to bring formula or some other nonsense. 3rd - went back on her wordsThe owner stated that formula was included ( this was probably just a tactic to get people to sign up) she quickly negated on that and I had to bring formula. 4th - I witnessed several violations such as teachers being over ration and many more...I'll ensure I report that to the right authorities.5th - the owner had a NASTY NASTY attitude perpetuating the stereotype we are trying to erase. She is rude to employees and parents alike. 6th - she lamented about not having a car seat for her foster child, I quickly gave her one of mine, like new and a boatload of diapers and clothes for her baby among other things (she will later tell me that's nothing and is an obligation as a board member).7th - I feel bad for the board members trying so hard to help this school. They don't know that she runs her customers off! FINAL STRAW - the school is supposed to open at 6:30am, I had informed the owner 2 weeks prior that I got a new job so I would be dropping off at 6:30-6:45. Well that went well for 2 days, after that when I arrived there was no one at the school, this happened 4 times, one time with no one there till 7:15 making me 45 minutes late to work. When I texted her she got an attitude and treated me liked we were inconveniencing her by being there, she offered no explanation for being late and had a nasty attitude. The last time I told her she made me late for work several times and that it was causing me consequences. She offered a halfassed apology which honestly was too little too late.Keep in mind had she just gave me a heads up I would have accommodated her and changed my schedule or something! I gave her a 2 week notice. After some heated nasty email exchanges, she pretty much told me that she would not prorate his last day $35 and my donations were an obligation and really mean nothing, I decided to take my son out that same day. When I got there to grab my son's belongings she had the nerve to ask me for wipes donation!! HA ! As if! I would rather donate the 500 wipes to a REAL Christian, not a money hungry, rude woman that has no clue how to run a business or how to treat people. GOOD RIDDANCE ! You will NOT survive if you do not learn how to treat people. I do not recommend this place unless you enjoy being late for work and receiving unwarranted attitude and a scatter brain disorganized person. No!"

Zenith Gymnastics

★★★★☆ 3.8 (10)

"Look, I have no complaints. I had no intention on writing a review but wanted to help the ratings as I am a fan of this place IF not for nothing else than the punch card pass. Adult classesIndividual TrainingBoys TeamGirls Team Beginner Classes for older kidsThey could offer more evening or day classes for the Punch card classes/group kinds of solo style. I like and appreciate places that demand the best of the paid student. Trust me, we come from a great place out of the Midwest yet that pad did have less bark for my money. I'm like the kid isn't here to get smiles and kisses. Nope, we're not trying to be Olympiads either BUT it's worthwhile for the kids to learn 1) Proper nutrition, 2) Proper warm-ups and cool downs with stretching 3) Proper form and technique. Coach Alex has two other Coaches that step over from the boys once they are done to give 1:1 feedback and some ladies that are also gymnasts that help on the alternate days (Mondays, I think)."

Childtime of Indian Trail

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (6)

"I would definitely recommend this daycare to all parents. I have two kids that go here and I have never had any issues. The staff is amazing and very trustworthy. My kids have learned so much sense they have started."

Cadence Academy Preschool

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (4)

"I enrolled at this facility when my now 6 year is old was 2. Since then, I have had her and my youngest (1) attend this daycare. Prior to the recent shift in administration, I would almost recommend this daycare. However, I have come to realize it has NOTHING to do with those in charge. This facility has had some quality teachers. However, that does not come from their leadership team. Since our 4th shift in directors as a family, the quality of care given to my 1 year old has been downright neglectful and unlawful. I have had two weeks where my son was not fed according to his feeding schedule (given too few bottles), and has bounced between 3-4 teachers on any given day. My son, who has RSV, has also been forced to go outside in 30 degree weather without receiving his breathing treatments. To top things off, my wheezing son was not administered his breathing treatments at all despite me being told sold. The director and assistant director have lied to me daily about administering the treatments. I counted my sons vials daily prior to asking why this was NOT being done. If your child ever gets sick, don't expect them to follow through on anything written by a doctor. We kept having to rush him to the doctor curious as to why his wheezing was not getting better. After being caught due to their being no log of any of the treatments they lied to me about, I was offered weeks of my care back financially. I am gladly running away from this daycare and NEVER looking back! I hope the administrative staff changes before they continue to run quality teachers and families away!"

AR Workshop Charlotte

★★★★★ 5 (4)

"Wow! I was blown away by my entire experience at AR Workshop. I chose my design in advance and booked a class with a girlfriend. The spot is BYOB and you can bring snacks as well. Our class was 4 students and 1 instructor - the perfect ratio! Our instructor, Eliza, was so knowledgeable and helpful. She encouraged us to look around the workshop to get ideas. We then chose our techniques, stain, and paint colors ... and we got to work. The entire experience was so fun and the class was incredibly organized. We painted, stained, stenciled, nailed, drilled, and more. We left with beautiful wooden signs and a feeling of accomplishment. What a fun evening! I can't wait to return!And be sure to book a class with Eliza if you have a chance. She was AWESOME!!"

Creatif

★★★★★ 5 (3)

"Great experience! I had my daughter's birthday party here last week and it was great. Even though the kids are young, the setup and prep by the staff made this easy breezy. The staff took care of everything and helped the kids move through the activities seamlessly. Each kid got to take home their canvas artwork. The parents enjoyed their time as well. Thank you!!"

Bach to Rock Huntersville

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"They have really great camps when school is out. The kids learn a song or two and then at the end of the day they play a concert for the parents. During the day they get to try out multiple instruments and singing to create "their band". Weeks later and my kid is still enjoying that he can play one of the songs on our keyboard at home. We are currently in Piano 101 and he's really enjoying it"

Mission Grit

★★★★★ 5 (5)

"My 11 year old daughter loves coming to the weekly classes! Every week, there is a different challenge and all of the kids work together to solve it. She is tired and sweaty at the end! The owner is super involved in what the kids are doing and they respect him immensely. I highly recommend Mission Grit!"