Extraordinary week at Mezzacello Urban Farm for our grandson. Turned into such a special program…read moreand he gained so much confidence and self esteem from it. So much so, he will be continuing as one of their Mentor In Training MenTerns Program. At the end of the program he said " he was very very proud of what he had accomplished ." If there was a 10, I would have given this program a 10. A real inspiration.

Finding a summer camp that your kiddos love is a tough feat! Not only is Mezzacello an amazing part…read moreof the Near East Side but a welcoming and fun place for my kiddos to spend time learning. Jim is a true gem, he challenges the kiddos to be active participants in their learning. The most impressive part is that he treats each kiddo with the same respect he would treat an adult. Too often kiddos don't get this same level of respect and when you are able to find a human who truly appreciates and is interested in interacting with kiddos you have to celebrate them! Thank you for being a great teacher and learner Jim!

My girls are too old to look forward to Christmas, the Tooth Fairy or Easter Bunny but they do look…read moreforward every year to their one week at Camp Ohio as part of the Franklin County 4-H Camp. Talk about holding something ransom, clean your room or no 4-H Camp; you better get good grades or no 4-H Camp; what, you want to talk back to your parents ... It works, for the most part. Both of my daughters have been attending the 4-H Camp for two years and we have been doing some extra curricular activities there for four years also. This is one of the best summer camps that I have ever seen or been a part of and I believe that my daughters would agree with me. If you want or need something all you have to do is ask and if they can accommodate you they will. Anthony, the camp director, ensures that safety and fun are the top priority once you arrive. If you do go please be sure that you do the High Ropes with Haley.

This historic camp sits in the beautiful Hocking Hills. Campers come from Cleveland and Cincinati…read more Campers aged 8 to 18, this Camp provides the rustic outdoors experience kids need. Get dirty and learn to love and preserve nature. Lodge and cabins are available for renting for families and reunions in the off season. Lovely!

My boyfriend and our two girls both age 11 went for the family Fourth of July it was a two night…read morestay at the camp and it was so nice the girls liked it so much they want to go to one of the week camps next summer without mom and dad tagging along lol. The food was good since we were there for the Fourth of July they set off fireworks and it was a really great show they had a special celebration for the Fourth of July as well. The counselor we had was great and all of the staff was amazing as well!!!!!

This camp was so amazing. I have been going there for the past 3 years and every time I am awaken…read more I have gotten so close the the Lord since I have been there. They empower me so much to go out and spread Gods word. God is here for all of us. Damascus worship is such an amazing group of people. As soon as I can I will be a missionary there and hopefully play drums for them. This camp has been the best experience for me ever. Thank you so much. GOD LOVES YOU!!!

I dropped my son off at camp this past Sunday. I was so impressed with the energy of the youth…read morecounselors and the enthusiasm they shared with each camper. I am super excited to pick my son up Friday and share in the mass and hear the testimonies!

They are opening a SeriousFun children's network camp here in Indianapolis Indiana in 2025/2026…read more Originally started by Oscar winner Paul Newman, for seriously ill children and their families. This camp is free to qualified children and their families and they'll be recruiting volunteers soon so if you're interested in giving your time to a worthy cause please Google it and sign up!! I am!! See ya there!

Flying Horse Farm is associated with The Association of Hole in the Wall Camps, which was founded…read moreby Paul Newman. This is one of many Association locations across the globe. Flying Horse Farm is located in Mt. Gilead, Ohio (Columbus). It is a sanctuary with the sole purpose of giving children with serious illnesses a place to go to have fun and just be a kid...FREE OF CHARGE. You can volunteer or donate, but I hope you'll never have to check in a loved one.

I visited once in early September and had such a positive experience I had to go again just a few…read moreweeks later. this place was so uplifting and edifying to me both mentally and spiritually. the handlers are very kind and work with you. the horses are gentle and beautiful. Just be sure to listen to instructions and be respectful of your horse. It's become a must-visit whenever I visit Ohio shout-outs to Max and Rio. Both are very very good horses

I went with a group off friends, with the purpose of taking an hour horse ride. Since we knew the…read moreowner he allowed us to go for an hour and a half ride, and at a discounted price. The ride was fantastic! The trail leads you winding up a hill, thus the second half if the ride is a slow meandering walk back down. The horses were gorgeous! Mine gave no trouble. This was a wonderful way to spend a fall Sunday!!

Staying at the manager's cabin. It's lovely. We came for…read moreThanksgiving. They rent it out almost all the time.

This Camp is truly an amazing place. They offer different weeks based on age and a variety of…read moreopportunities when you get there. The coolest part is they make staff and campers turn off their cell phones while at camp. Why? To enjoy each other's company and live in the moment besides wondering what's going on at home! Great for kids going into grades 3-12. With volunteer weeks for grades 10-12!

I have been to one class, on collage, my wife to two, a class with collage and another with some…read moretype of enameling. We both truly enjoyed the class(es). The instructor was excellent. I don't consider myself artistic, but after being there, maybe it's possible I can rethink that!

Purple Dog offers year round art classes, summer and holiday art camps, workshops and parties…read moreprimarily for kids and young artists as well as adults. The focus is on inspiring young artists to discover their creativity through drawing, painting and sculpture to clay and mixed media...and most of all having fun.

Our daughter has been going to Goddard almost her whole life. She is about to turn five, but…read moreGoddard has been helping us care for her since she was a one year old. The teachers at the school are very professional and so friendly. My daughter just loves them all and talks about them a lot. That hasn't changed over the years as my daughter progressed from class to class. She has loved every teacher, and perhaps just as importantly, the teachers love the kids like their own. I frequently tell my wife we are blessed that we are able to afford to send our daughter to Goddard. Before selecting Goddard all those years ago, we evaluated many schools. We heard about Goddard's positive reputation and when we had a tour of the local school, it was a done deal. It was just a great fit. Of course, as great as Goddard is, it is not perfect. About the only downsides I can think of are some schools we looked at provided diapers, wipes, and hot lunches as part of the tuition. Goddard does not do those things, but remains competitive on tuition. The only other thing I can think of is Goddard charges an annual enrollment fee for each child even if they have already been enrolled and attending for years. I am not sure why that is or if that is an industry standard practice, but I thought it would be fair to mention these things. If you are looking for a great child care facility providing top-quality education and child care, look no further than Goddard. Your child will love it!

Let's start by assuming this review will be up for a max of 4 days given the ownership here isn't…read moreactually present at the school but they really care about what people are saying about their school. I'm aware this is long but if you want the full story this is it. I've had my kids at this Goddard location since February 2017. After the almost 7 years there have been three different owners, the most current coming in November 2021. So we will keep it relevant. I'll start by saying we love the teachers here. Ms. Tessa, Ms. Alexa and Ms. Shayla are some of the kindest and nurturing people you will find in the field. They are the reason this place is getting 2 stars. Personally I think they are saints. When the new ownership took over they came in swift with a message to families about how they were here to bring a fresh change excited to be present and know all the families. In 25 months I saw them here 3 times - the week they took ownership, the kindergarten graduation when the director was sick so they had to sub in for her last minute, and one random day this past Fall. They also love sending info about their organic snacks. I loved dropped my daughter off one morning and seeing an 8 ounce cup of yogurt to be split amongst the 24 kids in the room. When I questioned this they added a note at the bottom of the snack email that their snacks adhere to dietary guideline sizes. 1/3 ounce of yogurt for a 4 year old definitely sounds correct, right? The old owners said tuition would never go up as your kid got older. The new ownership didn't mention any change in cost in their big introduction. A few months later we were told costs were being raised to give the teachers a raise. Fair. When my daughter was moved to an older classroom a few months early (we were told by directors she was ready and needed more of a challenge, but the teachers said there were too many kinds in the class and by JFS standards someone had to be moved) we signed a contract stating our tuition was staying the same. We got a surprise bill 6 weeks later with another increase and no explanation. When I questioned it I was told it was their error but it was increasing again. I had learned earlier about a 10% discount families received working at certain places (including hospitals). I've worked at a hospital for 11 years and was never told this. When I asked for the discount I was told I was a "new" family and couldn't be grandfathered in. I was also told the Lewis Center location with the same owners gives a 10% military discount but I wasn't allowed that either. I asked to speak to the ownership and I was given the run around, but finally got them on the phone. They didn't want to give me direct answers. I asked for a breakdown of classroom cost and was told it was at the bottom of my contact, but that was only MY cost, because no one here pays the same amount. I've talked to several families with a child in the same room, no other kids, no other differences, and the monthly tuition varies by a few hundred dollars. Mind you we've been here longer than the other families so you would assume we would get a decent price, but we actually pay the most. When I asked about cost and discounts they said their prices will raise with inflation and they can't give any more information. When I asked why I was never told this they said I was an "old" family with past ownership/ So I'm not sure if we are an old or new family, I guess it depends on how they can get the most money out of you. When I suggested they let "old" families know about their inflation raise rules they said they would "think about it." When I asked specifically where the increase goes they said teacher pay and a new app. I am all about teachers getting raises. Like I said they are saints. However I've had several teachers tell me they haven't gotten a raise. I don't know if it's true, but that's what I've been told. Tuition went up in August and I was told they were hoping to have the app in January. I was told I couldn't know what the app was called because they hadn't bought it yet. Then I was told it didn't matter because it was a social emotional learning app and I wouldn't understand. I guess my masters degree in child and adolescent mental health and 14 years as a child therapist would not prepare me for using a daycare app. To summarize: 1. Your kids will have great teachers, learn and be safe. 2. The cost you pay will not be the same as others at the school. It will increase frequently and by the rate of inflation. And apparently it goes to an app that 5 months later they still aren't using. 3. If you love to be insulted by ownership that isn't present despite their colorful emails about community because they love their Lewis Center so much they can't bother to show their face in Reynoldsburg, this is the place for you.