The Howell nature center absolutely blew my mind! The play place was very well thought out and just…read morephenomenal! There were so many different activities and places for the kids to play imaginatively. From the Burde blind to the stump jump in the massive treehouse with the hidden swings underneath, it is a child's dream playground. I can't wait to keep him back here and discover all the little things. We enjoyed seeing the animal ambassadors, especially Blue the turkey and it was a really good lesson to my kids about not domesticating wild animals. I wish it was easier to see some of the animals and some of them are mislabeled, especially on the side by the playground. Special tip; if you have a library card, the Howell nature center has a free pass with the Michigan activity pass. You can reserve for up to four people in your family. This is an absolutely amazing deal and we had a blast. Additional tip- pack a sack lunch and enjoy the picnic tables up at the steep hill by the fox and the deer. It's very peaceful and scenic and a wonderful place for the kids to run around safely, see the animals, and have a nice picnic lunch in the semi shade.

Howell Nature Center is an amazing little hidden gem with rescued animals that is definitely worth…read morevisiting. A peaceful and relaxing environment with very friendly staff.

My daughter has been attending camp here for the last 5 years. This place has given her so many…read morememories. The staff is always wonderful and organized. The counselors are positive and caring and they take great care of the kids. They have so many activities. My daughter has also really enjoyed the food options. It's a great camp.

Great activities for all. Went there with our Indian Guide tribe for the YMCA. Wind River. Bugs…read moregalore everywhere. Swarmed with dragon flies everywhere. Loved the canoeing. Lodging facilities were pretty good. Bathrooms are outside in a another area.

I LOVE IT!!! This is problably one of my fav places so many things to do!!! Went here in fifth…read moregrade for a school field trip.

I attend an outside program on the YMCA Copneconic camp ground and the entire camp ground is…read morebeautiful, and the stuff helped the programming run very smoothly.

Wildwood Ranch Day Camp was a wonderful experience for my kids as an alternative to traditional day…read morecare. The affordable cost includes lunch and they went beyond my expectations in accommodating my daughters peanut allergies. Johanna and the day care counselors (Katie, Rachael, and James) were really gracious and great with the kids. My kids took to them easily and I was completely comfortable leaving them in their capable care. I have two children who were ages 6 and 7 when they attended last year and the activities were perfect for their ages. I was concerned my son wouldn't try riding a horse, but they somehow convinced him to try it with Rocky and he loved it! My daughter was already to hop right on America and she loved interacting and groom the horses as well. There was so much going on everyday, I can't even touch on everything in this one review! We liked Wildwood Ranch Day Camp so much, we are scheduling two weeks again this summer!

From the owner: Exciting and Enriching Week-Long Day & Overnight Camps for 5-15 year old children…read more We offer fun activities such as horseback riding, The Blob, swimming, boating, arts & crafts, Climbing Wall, Dual Zip-Line (only 9-12 yr olds), Gaga Ball, Archery (9-12 yr olds), Low Ropes activities, Nature Center & Exploration, Game Room, and much more. We offer early care during our summer months as early as 7am and after care as late as 6pm for an additional fee. Qualified staff who will make your child their #1 priority

I had an amazing time! Counselors and riding instructors were the nicest people! I WILL DEFINITELY…read morebe going back! I made lots of friends and great memories! If you're looking for a good camp I highly recommend Northfork!

Love Northfork so much best place to ride and bored your horse part of the family is the best thing…read moreto be in my life

This camp does amazing things for the blindness community. Beautiful camp with amazing staff.read more

I worked at Bear Lake Camp for two summers, 2005 and 2006. My experience as a staff member led me…read moreinto my current career as a special education teacher. The facilities are top-notch; what a great opportunity for children with disabilities!

The Creature Conservancy is pretty awesome! I pass by it all the time but finally had a chance to…read morevisit during open hours on a Sunday. It was pretty delightful & the staff were super friendly and interacting with the animals. The CC was started 20 years ago with Al the Alligator! He was dropped off at the Vet clinic and they started CC all around him. Pretty awesome. It's not a massive space so it was perfect to get there at 3:30pm - in time for the 4pm show which is followed by an Al the Alligator feeding! We checked out all the habitats on the outside as well. Super cool experience - I'd love to come back for one of their turtle yoga, 18+ paint nights, etc. They always have pretty cool themed programming. Also follow their social media - they post the best content!

10 stars!! My husband found this place and it's amazing!! Sooo many animals and better than the Zoo…read morebecause you don't have to walk a ton and the workers are very friendly and personable. There are a lot of things you can look at without paying such as the Tegu (big looking lizard), an Owl, tortoises, parrots, black swans, muskrat, llama, horses, and one other animal. But if you pay for admission, you can enter their buildings that have lots more animals like sloths on the ceiling, a reindeer, an emu, mongoose, warthog, clouded leopards, a cougar, and a 300 pound alligator! There are many animals inside for sure! General admission is $15 and it's considered a day pass which means you can leave and come back (the lady clarified for us). Kids above 2 are $13 and those 2 and under are free! Loved this place and def coming back!

Pretty nice facility. Overall clean with much to offer such as volleyball, basketball, and…read morebaseball hitting practice. The price is doable. Only thing I do not like are the GIANT NAILS sticking out the ceiling! There's literally hundreds of them! So if a ball hits the ceiling with enough pressure, it gets instantly punctured and there goes the game! You can literally see balls stuck to the ceiling hanging on by a nail. If you're going to have a recreational facility, thousands of sharp nails should not be sticking out your interior ceiling.

While in town, we were in search for a fun group activity before our departure…read more The service associates at Game On Sports Center (GOSC) not only answered our questions. They were able to assist with other necessities during the outing. For those of us that faced accessibility issues, GOSC staff literally stepped up to the plate by facilitating quick adjustments, insuring an afternoon of fun. I am so pleased to have been able to enjoy a fun afternoon in such a short period of time.

My children went to YMCA Storer camp as kids and now their kids my grandkids are going every year…read more They love the counselors and the variety of activities! Even horseback riding !

This review is focused on the one-week "Ottawa" and "Pioneer" level camp options at Camp Storer…read more Our daughter has attended a one-week camp at Storer last year, and again this year. And, she attended the mid-winter reunion weekend this past December. My husband and I are very impressed with Camp Storer. My husband served as a counselor and then a division leader at a summer camp for eight years; he knows summer camps "behind the scenes" and is thoroughly satisfied with the quality of Camp Storer. The facilities are modern, clean, comfortable, and air-conditioned. The staff is well-trained, and there is the right ratio of staff-to-campers. In a cabin for 7-12 young girls, there are two fully-trained/experienced college-age counselors, and one "counselor-in-training" ("CITs" are high-school-aged teens who have been to Camp Storer numerous times as a camper, and are ready for the next level). Both summers, our daughter's counselors were college students. Numerous counselors are from countries around the world, which makes it a wonderful experience for the children. One Sunday in March, I called Camp Storer to leave a message for the staff regarding a question I had. To my surprise, the camp director answered the phone, then gladly spent about 20 minutes on the phone with me thoroughly addressing my question and providing me the information I needed ot make an informed decision regarding which session option to sign our daughter up for. Camp Storer is adjacent to Stony Lake; there are two levels of swimming test the children must pass. If they demonstrate adequate swim skills, they can play in the shallow area; if they demonstrate stronger swimming skills, they can play in the deep area. Counselors are always with them, and a life-guard is on-duty. Regarding safety, the staff also takes medication very seriously. There is a Health Officer on-site at all times; and a strong process in-place to ensure that children receive the medication (or have the right food to address allergy concerns). The camp also has horses. Children have the option to sign up for horse lessons (both western and english lessons are available). The children also have the option of a daily trail ride. Anything to do with horses is an additional fee. Our daughter has taken horse-riding lessons both years, and thoroughly enjoyed it. She is also taught to care for the horses, and treat them with kindness & respect. As Camp Storer is part of the YMCA, there is a daily chapel service. Our family is blended; we are both Jewish and Christian. Upon careful questioning, we were comfortable with our daughter going to Camp Storer as the brief chapel service is focused on God, not any one interpretation of God. Our daughter reports that the food is very tasty; certainly, from what my husband & I saw of the dining hall, the facilities are top-quality and very clean. And, she also reports that the cabins are kept clean during the week; the children have daily cleaning duties they must perform that help the cabin stay in tip-top condition. There are modern toilets, showers, and sinks in each cabin.

Me and my sister went here for like 1 and a half year, maybe even more, and it was quite literally…read morea waste of money. We didnt ever improve we walked the whole time, and did nothing but go over like 2 logs ONCE!. They had trail rides and we did one of those and it was fun and we did good, but the lesson after that we asked if we could do more trails, and they said we "wernt ready yet.." Like wdym?? we literally did good. I don't think y'all should go here find somewhere better. 2/10 would not recommend

Me and my sister did horseback riding here for over a year and we got no where. We were continually…read moretold that we will eventually go trail riding and we never did. We even did the summer camps where we did trail riding and were still told that we couldn't trail ride for normal lessons. They also kept changing the parameters for getting to a higher level at the place, and when we got one or two questions wrong we couldn't advance to the next level. We were at level one for over a year. Would not recommend this place.