Escalante Multi-Generational Center — Local services in Tempe

Do not send your children to this community center. The director of the center, Nicholas Escalante, is scary and I have seen him yell at 8-10 year old children and make them line up and march up and down the halls for being loud. I saw two girls in that line crying. Then he threatened to make them march for 45 minutes if he heard a sound. He then canceled a planned recital because of his inability to cooperate with the volunteer piano teacher. He does not care that this will disappoint the students, parents, and those who planned to attend. These students worked hard to learn how to play the piano and prepare for a performance only to be told that their hard work was in vain. Do not send your children to Tempe Escalante...

Came here for the first time since I enrolled my son in their summer soccer league. He is in the 4-5 league and all of the staffing is incredible. I spoke with Jennifer who is the coordinator for the facility. She was helpful and informative prior to the league starting. I was also impressed with the organization and the compassion from each staff member. For young kids like 4-5 there are lots of tears and different needs from each child. They’re happy to help and comfort each kids which I appreciate with a kid that needs extra attention. I will continue to do different leagues here because of the support from...

My family has been coming to this rec center for years and we still love it everyday. Offering something for everyone including a summer camp called Kamp Kool that includes weekly swimming and fun field trips, the kids and I look forward to going as often as we can. The gym membership is what's really great as this facility is a part of the City of Tempe. Between helping the community with food boxes or offering rental assistance to those who need it most, this location is a...