Great experience for our teenage girls -- staff and horses were great. Fun trail, reasonably priced…read moreand easy to find on Wally Rd. We weren't able to find a functional website and calls went to voicemail, but we stopped by during the published business hours and they were able to take us with the next group. Only had to wait about an hour for a previous string of horses to return. All for a great cause too...highly recommended! They take cash, credit cards and even Venmo/Cash App (assuming you can get cell service!) Helmets optional if over 18. 200 lb weight limit for riders. Long pants and closed toe shoes recommended.

In the summer months PELIA has public guided trail rides at Mohican Wilderness Campground Trails on…read moreWally Road, Greer/Loudonville/Danville Ohio Area. Ride past the beautiful treehouses. In the Fall they have public trail rides on the Bridge of Dreams trail. The trail guides are friendly, the horses are well mannered and kind to even the most beginner riders. Wonderful experience. I feel great that the cost of our experience helps to support their at-risk-youth equine Therapy programs. Ask about it, amazing program started by a horse women and a compassionate special ed. teacher. PELIA Equine information is in Facebook you can schedule appointment from the page.

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 past summer, my 10-year-old daughter went to Falcon Camp for two weeks, and it ended up being…read moreone of the best experiences she's ever had. It was her first time being away from home for more than a night, so we were both a little nervous. She said she was homesick for one night and by the next morning she was busy riding horses, trying new things and making new friends! By the last day, she didn't want to leave. She actually cried because she had made such amazing memories and wanted to stay longer. As a parent, it was so heartwarming to see her gain confidence and independence while being surrounded by such amazing staff and a positive environment. Falcon Camp truly gave her a summer she'll never forget, and she's already planning on going back this year for the full summer. Best overnight camp ever!

Fantastic Summer camp for kids! If I could give 6 stars I would!! Established in 1959 they…read moreabsolutely know what they are doing, from admissions to check in/out and communications they were great for two Summers in a row now...Both of my kids went to the 2 week camp this Summer but they offer 4, 8 week camps as well and all Summer camps. Activities include horse back riding, kayaking, sailing, shooting (.22), archery, theater, crafts and many more. Two thumbs up and that comes from my kids not only me!!

Yess camp Carl is sooo fun my kid did not want to leave when I picked them up and the camp is so funread more

Is the best place to ever go. You get to go swimming in a lake. You get to sleep in cadins.read more

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!!!!!

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!

In 1995, my parents sent me to Camp Whitewood for a week during the summer. Little did I know that…read moresome of the skills I learned during camp would be useful even now. I'm not sure how much has changed over the years but it was easily one of the best weeks of my life. I learned archery, kayaking, canoeing & embossing. At the time, you could pay $5.00 and choose to make any craft that they had to offer; I still have a wooden dog I painted (if you press it's nose it plays music) and it was the first time I ever participated in a scavenger hunt. The camp grounds were always kept very clean, the staff was amazing and it was nice to see that the property is exactly as I left it. I attended a wedding here today & would recommend Camp Whitewood to anyone looking for an affordable & alternative wedding venue. Although our friends explained to us that you cannot have alcohol unless you rent all six buildings but this didn't ruin our evening. The building they choose had two bathrooms, a decent sized kitchen, a large stage & plenty of room for eating & dancing. Younger children might be bored as there isn't a playground; however, you can enjoy a fire pit or a stroll through the woods. All the buildings, with the exception of the cabins, are handicap accessible . There's also plenty of parking in a secluded area surrounded by nature. So weather you're considering hosting your next event here or having your children stay for a week or two; Camp Whitewood is the place to be!

From the owner: The mission of Northeastern Ohio 4-H Camps, Inc. is the educational development of positive and…read moreproductive life skills accomplished through group interaction in the unique natural environment of the Whitewood campus. The goal of 4-H Camp Whitewood is for each camper to grow in appreciation, respect, and knowledge of: oneself, those living things with whom the camper shares the Camp environment: the relationship to one's peers, the adults who help at camp, and the creatures and plants living in the surrounding environment.

I attended Faith Ranch for an overnight trip with my daughter's scouting group…read more When we arrived we were greeted by several cats, peacocks and a friendly staff. Our group was staying in the main house and we were in one of the upstairs rooms. It was about what I was expecting. Three bunk beds. The one negative is that it was HOT in there. It would have been great to have a fan, The food was delicious (noodles and ground beef, sausage/egg casserole and chili). A highlight for me was the hayride. Probably because we all had a chance to be together and it was a nice long ride The only reason I didn't give them five stars was because they couldn't accommodate larger riders. I totally understand that they are live animals and can't take excessive weight. But it was still disappointing that I wasn't able to join my daughter for the ride.

This is a fantastic place! My daughter took me here as a birthday surprise. It is so peaceful and…read morefilled with the Lord's presence. Everyone is so kind. They extend themselves to help in anyway that they can. We were lucky enough to arrive the day after the baby horse was born. I could have watched her all day long. What an incredible place!

We just switched our annual family reunion to this location and had a great time. Granted, with…read more80+ people, you are always going to find someone to complain about something, but all in all it is a great location & price. We had run of the camp, less the dining facilities as we didn't pay for them. But we enjoyed the experience and would definitely go back!

Located in the quaint town of Orrville, Camp Luz is the perfect spot for your next conference or…read moreyouth retreat! I've been coming here every 6 months with our church's youth group (since the fall of 2010), and it is our students' favorite camp. We've tried others, but they always want to come back to Luz. The trails and trees, basketball court, large open field, lake and facilities all cater to a gathering like ours. We bring 80-100 kids each time and they all walk away with the best memories. The kitchen and chapel (our main meeting room) are almost too small for our needs, but we make it work. The cabins and bathrooms are adequate, and overall it is a pleasant place to stay. Check out their website for other events offered on-site. If you're lucky, you'll get to meet a nice Amish family while you're there.

Here's a clean, readable Yelp-style review that keeps your experience intact but flows more…read moresmoothly and sounds polished: First Visit to Splash Zone - Overland, Ohio This was my first visit to Splash Zone in Overland, Ohio. Registration is a bit of a process. You first have to create a profile through the Lorain County Metro Parks system, then return to the Splash Zone site to register for a specific program on a designated day and time. Once registered, the system shows your cost--mine initially showed $0. I arrived about 30 minutes early on the morning of my class, which turned out to be helpful because I had to re-register in person. After completing that, I was told there would normally be a $3 fee due to my SilverSneakers account. However, the woman at the front desk kindly let me attend for free that day, explaining that future visits would be $3. Since I'd never been there before, I had to navigate through several locker and pool areas. There are multiple pools separated by glass dividers with automatic doors--someone shared a helpful tip that the small black box above the door shows which side to stand on to trigger it. The instructor came in without much of an introduction, set up a small carry-on-size speaker, put on her headset, and began the class. The workout was aqua Tabata (a Japanese-style interval workout): 20 seconds of fast-paced movement followed by 10 seconds of rest. The class lasted 45 minutes. I stayed for about 30 minutes, choosing to leave early since shower space is limited and I like to be considerate of others. The workout itself was excellent, and being in the water felt really good. The showers, however, were not great--hair on the floor and a general "public park" feel, even at 10:30 a.m. I was glad I wore water shoes. On the plus side, the water temperature and the very hot shower afterward were appreciated. The instructor mentioned that this is her business and encouraged people to connect on Facebook (with a profile photo), and it's clear she's very talented. Overall, despite a few logistical and cleanliness issues, I'd go back again--and next time, I'd happily pay the $3 when I'm in town.

Outdoor pool My kids…read moreloved it! I have been to splashzone for years and this was my first time utilizing the outdoor pool. It costs $8 per person no matter the age. We had three young children with us. You enter through the main pool area and walk to your right out a set of doors. There is a large pool area that is sectioned off for different uses. There is a gradual entry area with a water playground for kids, this is connected to the main part of the pool that gets about 5 feet deep. There are 2 slides that you have to be 48 inches to ride. The lifeguards have a break for 15 minutes after 45 minutes of swimming. All kids have to get out of the water. While waiting there are lots of lounge chairs, a snack shack offer ice cream, hot dogs, pretzels, etc. along with a playground and swing area for the kids. There are also two indoor areas you can take the kids to play with the frog pool for younger kids and the indoor water playground.