Great place to come with kids! We came for the fall pumpkin patch. There were lots of animals to…read morehold and interact with (pigs, goats, rabbits, etc). They also had smores, a tractor ride, pumpkin patch area, and corn maze.

My toddler son loves coming here. It's always very chill. The animals are friendly, the place is…read moreclean.

My daughter has been attending COA since she was 8 weeks old and now she is nearly 3. The teachers…read moreand admin at COA have always taken care of my baby and taken any concerns I may have had seriously. I appreciate how much my daughter has learned and grown from knowing her colors and shapes before one and all of her letters before 2. I've always been amazed at stuff she knows, like counting backwards, cause I knew I wasn't responsible for it (LBVS). Some teachers who have stood out are Ms. Linda, Ms. Theresa, Ms. Caitlyn, Ms. Leann, Ms. Destiny, Ms. Kat, Ms. Kobe, and Ms. Tricia. I would certainly recommend COA as they provide updates daily in an app along with video capabilities. I also appreciate the activities they have after school to keep parents active (Bentley activities) and informed (parent conferences). I'm so thankful for COA.

My son goes to COA Orland Park, and we love it! We love the Infant A teachers, Ms. Naziha, Ms…read more Leanne, Ms. Kamille, and Ms. Caitlin. They plan such fun lessons and have a set routine that toddlers need. I never thought my son would be able to transition from a crib to a cot, but he was doing it after 1 day! I'm always getting art work sent home and love seeing the pictures from their daily activities. The directors also know all of the children by name. It's a wonderful community, and I would definitely recommend it!

Shady Oaks is without a doubt one of the greatest places we know of. For twelve days every summer,…read moremy son with cerebral palsy enjoys his best days of the year. The counselors and care givers at Shady Oaks are angels on earth and are led by Scott Steele, who has been the camp director for I don't know how many years but it's a lot. All of the staff at Shady Oaks work so hard and have such fun with the campers and we are so grateful for these people. Thank you Shady Oaks for being there for our son for the past nine years. This coming year will be his 10th and he can't wait.

From the owner: We are a not for profit summer camp for children and adults with disabilities. We offer a 1:1 staff…read moreto camp ratio and are owned and operated by the parents of the campers who attend camp. In order for a camper to attend camp, a family member, friend or organization must join the parent group and actively be involved. SOC will be celebrating its 79th anniversary summer of 2026.

Camp Shaw has been a life changing experience for my daughter! The counselors are AMAZING! The camp…read moreis so inclusive, they make everyone feel accepted and appreciated for who they are. Don't hesitate to send your kids here. They will make new friends and forever memories!!

Wonderful family camping spot! Easy going and responsive staff members. Excellent attention to…read moredetail.... Built in showers and bathrooms. Wonderful creek with rapids and swimming holes at the bottom. Great venue for a music festival. Getting in was a slow process, more vehicle searching staff is needed.... Or less vehicle searching!! After all this is vacation not waiting in lines at an amusement park. They have beautiful forest up lighting and if you have any questions or concerns just shoot them an email and guess what... they will respond! Thank you Shoe fest and staff we will be back! ( please bring back the kitchen dwellers)

We love Kensington Highlands! We moved to the suburbs and enrolled our kids (age 4 and 2) into…read moreKensington and it was the best decision. The Director and teachers are amazing - they love the kids and always go above and beyond to make sure the kids are well taken care of and flourishing. We are so impressed with every detail. Thank you Kensington Highlands for providing such a warm, professional and loving environment for our kids.

Absolutely phenomenal preschool!!!…read more We have been with Kensington Highlands for the past three years, since our daughter turned 2.5 yo until now, 5.5yo. Btw, when searching for the preschool originally, I followed our pediatrician recommendation, who had all her three kids at Kensington Highlands. And it has been an amazing experience for our family! Rich curriculum, amazing programs, field trips, organic food and, as one person has already mentioned, humongous backyard where kids spend all summer long playing, splashing, riding, running or enjoying occasional snacks. But what is truly impressive - it's Kensington teachers and staff family. Yes, they are teaching standard curriculum, and yes, most kids get a huge head start, easily plowing through KG or even sometimes through 1st grade books by the end of the preschool. But the most valuable, IMHO, is that warmth, wholehearted and positive attitude, respect and love that kids get every single day, for years! I'll mention just a few examples: kids would constantly get handmade gifts and toys from Miss S. Well made, well thought, unique gifts, the ones you might get from your beloved Auntie or GrandMa. Or those festive special programs, which teachers and kids would practice for months and then perform in front of their families and friends, that would always bring smiles and tears of joy. (Damn Covid, our Graduation Program, Wizard of Oz, was cancelled) We LOVE you Kensington teachers!!! And will definitely miss you when the time comes to say good bye. As to bad experience, I frankly, don't have much to say. Yes, once I picked up our daughter with a diaper rash, and that's how we learned that she was not fine with acidic food at that age. Then recently Kensington expended and built a new location in Hinsdale, and we, Highlands, went through a couple of new directors just in the matter of months, but from our family perspective, the transition was very smooth. Overall, highly recommend! Solid five stars, Kensington family!

Kiddie Academy was our first choice for daycare services for our kids. The facility is brand new…read moreand well taken care of. The teachers are very friendly and seem to really care about the kids. I love the structured activities and learning in all grade levels/ages. The kids get to spend time outdoors as well. Would recommend. Mari.jablonska@gmail.com

I would HIGHLY recommend this center to anyone looking for exceptional childcare. We continue to be…read moreso impressed by the the incredible care our 1.5 year old daughter receives. She start going there when she was 8 months and has grown so much thanks to the incredible teachers. All of the staff - from the front desk staff, to the directors, to the cooks, and the teachers are incredibly kind. patient, and dedicated. Not only does every staff member know my daughter's name personally, they also greet my husband and I by name at pick up and drop off. It is truly a Kiddie Academy family. All the teachers are great at communication and you receive several picture updates throughout the day. When my daughter was younger, her teachers would chat with me through the app and ease any questions or concerns I had. Our daughter has transitioned into the toddler room but still loves her infant room teachers and I think that says a lot about the impact they have made. I really cannot say enough great things about this place!

Do not recommend. My son spent 2 weeks in this camp. While camp is in a beautiful area, it didn't…read morefit. He was not allowed to call or talk to us parents at all, we had no connection to hear from him personally. Camp directors make sure kid will only write 1 happy letter per week, so that even if there are issues, you will only find out when the child is back. My son is a great normal quiet kid yet he was bullied there and we had no control over it ... This camp Is a hit or miss. Also, directors use shady tactics of making kids spend pocket money (that they insist kids need to have) on stuff they don't need. Like my son brought home t-shirt and blanket and something else they basically forced him to buy. I tried to return with no luck.

My daughter joined Swift Nature Camp last summer. The area and nature is beautiful. There was…read moreincident when my daughter got sick and she couldn't call home. The counselors refused to notify parents that she was really sick. They told her that she was home sick and that is why she wants to call home. My daughter is 14 years old and very independent, Swift Nature camp management refused to contact parents, they did not care. She was really sick and they gave her throat medicine. From our point of view this action was unacceptable. It showed that all they care is business. My daughter suffered so much that she came home crying and very sick.

My daughter loved coming here! Not sure what happened, as the instructor said my daughter did well…read moreand can possibly join other classes with an older age group. When i followed up via email and tried to sign up for more classes they just ghosted me?! Like what? Maybe i'm not their "right" clientele?

My 5 year old daughter loves this place. The instructors are kind and know how to work well with…read moreyoung children. This is our go-to place for days when school is out or for their monthly parents' night out. On days when school is out they usually have a half or full day program. For parents' night off you drop your kiddo at 5pm and pick up at 830. It's just enough time to have a child free dinner and an adult beverage;). The best part is it's cheaper than a sitter and my daughter gets to do multiple art projects while having fun with kids her age. Highly recommend!

I go there it is amazing so many thinks to do and a lot of god I would highly recommend it.read more

Do not like it do not came here they have a water slide but you can not go on it the have a hi…read moreropes thing but you can not go on that

Nice park with great views. Some 30/50 amp sites. Check the…read morewebsite for specs. No water during winter months. That means no water at the dump site as well during this time.

We got back yesterday after a great two night stay in a heated cabin here. I took my teenage son…read moreand three of his friends. We camp a lot and were looking for a winter adventure over break. Bullfrog was 45 minutes away and definitely did not disappoint. First of all, the area is gorgeous. I have never been to Willow Springs and was amazed by the landscape. Hills, woods, lakes, the Des Plaines River, huge Cook County Forest Preserve areas, with ample shopping and restaurants nearby of needed make this an ideal camping destination. The campground has a welcome station with after hours gated access. We were the only campers in the cabins and our first night there were a couple other groups using tents. It was amazing basically having this place to ourselves for about $100 a night. The cabin is accessible for those with special needs so it has a roll in shower and ADA accessible routes and features, for those seeking those amenities. It had 4 bunk beds in the main sleeping area, a separate bedroom with two beds, and the aforementioned bathroom. There is a wall unit for AC and heat in both sleeping areas so our comfort was at peak level. Those babies put out the heat and fast! This was especially great after we took an 8 mile hike which included a trip to the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center. The cabin and surroundings were immaculate. There are also a couple heated bath houses, dining pavilions, and docks for fishing or enjoying the beautiful views. In addition to the large cabins they also offer smaller ones without heat for warmer trips. Boat rentals are available when warmer out, as well. I saw canoes and other manual craft behind a fence by the welcome station. Inside the station they sold ice cream bars and much needed firewood bundles for $5. I would guess in the summer they offer more treats. The cabin featured a large fire pit with a swing out cooking grate, which was much appreciated. We cooked many a thing on it! A picnic table is also provided at each cabin. The staff were super friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this place for your next camping and hiking adventure. We look forward to returning this summer!