Excellent, new facilities and attentive staff! My daughter attended Slice of Camp Summer 2023,…read morewhich is a 3-day, 2-night intro to camping and loved it! She zip-lined, rode horses, went swimming, and can't wait for a full week of camp next summer!

I went to Camp Lakota over 50 years ago and the wonderful memories of those summers are still my…read moremost precious to this day. My home life was really terrible and Lakota was the place I could go and ride horses every day which was my passion; a place that made me feel joyful and cared for and listened to. We just plain had a blast every second of every day and would cry all the way home on the bus when it was time to go!! I couldn't be happier to see that the camp is still thriving and the property renovations are just incredible. What a gift Camp Lakota has been to thousands and thousands of girls like myself, where for just a while, every summer, we had a place to go to feel sane and unafraid!!

My 10 year old came home from camp crying…read more She cried off and on for a few days. She was crying because she didn't want to leave. She was changed. She was empowered. She fell in love with the space, the people and the way of life. She now wants wooden bunk beds in her room... "like the ones at camp". She wants to call helping get ready for dinner OTRS. She is talking about food waste after our meals. She is singing all the camp songs. She is telling us all the stories. She wanted to stay there and "get ready in the morning with other girls and talk about their day, have fun choices of how she wanted to spend her afternoon, be brave and try new things, make friends, and learn about God." She grew up this week...she knows it and we know it. I am grateful for sacred spaces, like El Camino Pines, that provide space and community for us to get away, grow up and be changed. My 10 year old came home crying from camp. The same way I did when I was her age. After I went to camp, I was never the same again.

My family and I have been going to this camp since I was a little kid. The hey staff is always…read moregreat the facilities have been recently upgraded and tons of hiking and exploring for the kids to do. Highly recommend if you're looking for a good adventure. There is camping up top and cabins down below.

BEST WEDDING VENUE EVER!…read more My husband and I dreamed of a wedding where everyone could stay together onsite, immersed in nature, with no worries about driving after a night of fun, and Camp Osito Rancho made that dream a reality. Our families stayed in the health center, lodge, and electrified cabins, while our friends embraced the adventure of summer cabins and tents. The venue offers so many stunning spaces, from the spacious dining hall for meals to the stage/amphitheater with fire pits--perfect for s'mores and late-night stories. We exchanged vows at the top of a hill near the outdoor pavilion, with a gorgeous backdrop of pine trees and a view of Big Bear Lake in the distance. We were able to offer our guests camp activities like archery and a pool day, as well as had room to setup other activities like craft tables and lawn games. The biggest perk was the complete freedom to choose our own vendors, allowing us to create a truly personalized experience (huge shoutout to Scratch Kitchen for catering--our guests still rave about the food). We spent a year making signs, collecting décor, buying solar lights, and crafting to transform this Girl Scout camp into a full-blown wedding festival. If you're up for planning the details, this venue is the ultimate blank canvas. Last but not least, the Camp Osito Rancho team is absolutely amazing. A huge thanks to Angel for her help throughout the year, Ryan for his help throughout the weekend, and to Gerardo for the tour that sold us from the start. For a wedding that feels like an unforgettable getaway, this place is pure magic

Amazing camp!! Came with sweet elite Girl Scouts 2020. My daughter canoed, rode horses, zip lined,…read morelearned archery. So many activities. Well worth the work. Beautiful campsite.

Camp AREV = Where Heaven Meets the Mountains…read more A few years ago, our church went to Camp AREV -- and to this day, it's still one of the most powerful, refreshing, and unforgettable retreats we've ever experienced. Nestled in the mountains with crisp air, towering trees, and stunning views, it's the perfect place to disconnect from the noise and reconnect with God, community, and purpose. Worship under the stars? Check. Deep conversations by the fire? Yup. Epic games, trails, and the kind of laughter that bonds you for life? Absolutely. The facilities were clean, the food was solid, and the staff made us feel right at home -- organized, welcoming, and full of heart. This place isn't just a camp -- it's a sacred space where lives are changed. Whether you're planning a youth camp, leadership retreat, or all-church getaway, Camp AREV delivers a mountain-top experience that sticks with you long after you've left. Can't wait to go back. #ChurchCampVibes #CampAREV #FaithFamilyFirepits

Me and our Church had a wonderful time at camp arev, thank you Razmik and the whole crew for…read moreshowing us a great time.

My son attended his first season at Camp Adventurewood in 2023 - it was his first experience at a…read moresummer camp and he was a little nervous and shy but all his counselors made him feel so welcome and comfortable and after the first day he was hooked! He loved the variety of activities and made so many new friends. He came home with fun stories each day. I loved that they offered a variety of options from 2 days/week to 5 days. We returned last summer and an unexpected and sudden medical event threw our summer for a loop. They were beyond kind and accommodating. Michael, the owner, personally made sure we were taken care of at a very scary time and was just incredibly kind and communicative. I can't thank him and his staff enough for the support. I would recommend this camp for any family. Its like a classic, old-school summer day camp experience!

My son attended Adventurewood camp for the first time this week. For the most part he enjoyed…read morehimself -- particularly the characters they introduce throughout the week. However, we decided to pull him out for next week because of a very disturbing situation. He shared that a counselor had pushed him with both hands on his shoulders during a capture the flag activity. He had dropped his flag and was putting it back on when a counselor (he didn't know her name) pushed him back hard enough to make him lose his balance and fall. She also barked "you need to reset!" She didn't ask if he was ok or help him up. You'd think if this was an accidental push and he fell over she would say something like "sorry bud are you ok? Here let me help you up" but nope, not a word. A friend he's attending camp with witnessed the whole incident. Since I pick them both up in the afternoons they both recounted this situation to me and both of them noted how inappropriate her behavior was. I immediately reached out to Michael, the owner of the camp. He said he wanted to identify this counselor and get her side of the story. Understandable. My son felt uncomfortable going back the next day but I reassured him it would be handled and offered to drop him off in the morning and stick around to talk to Michael and the counselor. I wanted him to feel safe. Michael identified her (her name is Carson) and said he wanted to talk to her first, which he did a few feet away from me. I heard her say she didn't push him. They then walked over to me and she again denied everything. So we asked both kids to come over and recount what happened. They both did -- in front of her -- and reiterated she pushed him. She denied even touching him. So Michael suggests at this point that perhaps it was an accident and my son responds by saying "how do you push someone like that by accident?!" No response. So I ask her, are you saying these kids are lying? She again said she didn't touch him and at this point we send the kids away. I'm incensed because not only does she gaslight both of them to their face but tells this bold faced lie to her boss in front of the campers and me. I tell her I believe them and I think she's the one lying. At this point she gives me this dirty look - angry, irritated and almost rolls her eyes at me. I turn to Michael and say "and now she's giving ME an attitude?!" Unbelievable. In a follow up call, he tells me how good of a person she is and that this is shocking for him to hear but that she doesn't seem like someone who would do something like this...that she's getting her teacher credentials and he knows her really well. I am getting the vibe he doesn't actually believe any of this and he sounds very skeptical. I respond by telling him that it's almost always surprising when people exhibit bad behavior and that even teachers do bad things...that doesn't make her any more credible in my eyes. He acknowledged that. In fact, it's worse because I would be really concerned to have someone like that teaching a kid. Lack of empathy, accountability, and integrity. I mean, I think it's great he's trying to have her back but there are moments in life when you need to draw a line and act swiftly...these are one of those moments. Because ultimately, this impacts the reputation of your camp. I told him that it would be good to offer training to his staff in case this ever happens again in the future and honestly he sounded baffled and asked me to clarify...I said well maybe tell your staff not to give dirty looks to a mom who's clearly upset that her son just got pushed by a grown adult at summer camp?? I told him that the response to this situation could've resulted in a totally different outcome. Had she said something like "I really don't recall pushing you but if I inadvertently did and made you feel bad I'm sorry - I didn't mean to do that" - I would've went home that morning feeling fine about the situation. When I told him this he said that he's not going to police all her reactions, that she's still young, that she's still learning and made all kinds of excuses for her. Exhausting. Apparently she got a "warning" and will sit out of the flag activity (umm, ok...). He seems like a smart guy and wish him nothing but success in the future and I was earnestly trying to offer advice for how to handle a situation like this better but it fell on deaf ears. I really hope that some kind of learning comes out of this for both of them. Oh and to top it off, my son's friend told her mom that Carson was giving her looks several times throughout the day today and when she asked what kind she said "side eye" looks. NOT COOL. My son also said she was kind of mean to him but wondering why they were even in close proximity when Michael said they'd absolutely be separated and would not see each other? Validates we both made the right choice by pulling them both out. He offered a refund but I'm still pissed about the situation.

Got to enjoy church camp with my 4th graders. 5 stars all…read morethe way around! - The cabins were clean and the mattresses weren't too bad, for "camping". - The food was delicious!!!! I loved the options and none of my kids complained or went hungry. - The facilities were clean - The customer service from the young ladies going around and maintaining the camp to the cooks and kitchen staff were ALL so helpful and wonderful! Thank you for such a great experience. I know my kids had a wonderful time. I can't wait to go back next year.

Church rented facilities for high school summer camp. Everything was great. Food was good. Kids and…read moreadults had a great time.

I'm working with Camp Spin Off's founder DJ Tina T, who currently spins at one of the hottest clubs…read morein Las Vegas. Camp Spin Off is her passion project and is the first of its kind: a sleepaway camp in the Sierras where kids can learn about music, art, and culture...and get out in the fresh air to hike around, too. ;) It was just featured on Buzznet and NBC's San Diego and San Francisco local websites, and is super affordable and a one-of-a-kind experience. Camp Spin Off has been a long time dream of DJ Tina T. As founder of the camp, she has been able to build a place "where DJ's go to play!" This has allowed Tina to pull together her 12 years of support and experience within the DJ community and return it back to the next generation of DJ's. This summer, kids ages 12-17 from across the country will come together and learn how to DJ during an action-packed week of traditional summer camp activities. By understanding the exceptionally influential time for kids in this age group, Tina relates by looking back on how being exposed to DJing at age 15 has changed her life in such a positive way. Camp Spin Off is the first and only sleep away DJ camp of its kind. I hope you'll check it out (and let me know what you think/if you have any questions!). Forest Home Ojai Valley 655 Burnham Road Oak View, CA 93022 Topatopa Mountains Info@CampSpinOff.com July 29th to August 2nd, 2012