My daughter loved it so much and she loved the stuff they did and I am probably going to send her…read moreback this summer for more fun

I remember going here on a field trip in the 8th grade. During the reenactment of The Underground…read moreRailroad, there is a part of it where our group hid underneath a house in complete pitch black darkness. During this, I couldn't see anything and was sexually assaulted by multiple people. All I could do was swat the hands off of me. We were told to be completely silent under the house because it was a scene where the police asked the people living there if they had seen any escaped slaves. It was the perfect storm to sexually assault somebody and nobody will ever know who did it. I was 13. I feel like my teachers and the employees failed me. I'm 26 now and I've carried it with me all of these years. If they are still doing these field trips, I really hope they added a light under the house, even if it's dim lights so that you can see what's happening around you, or cancelled that part altogether. I hope it hasn't happened to other little girls.

My grandkids went to this camp last summer and had a blast. They enjoyed the Ninja course and the…read moreinstructors we very friendly and supportive. I plan to have them attend again this summer. Highly recommend this because it challenges them physically and builds confidence.

From the owner: USA Ninja Challenge is a year-round obstacle course training program that combines basic skill sets…read morefrom gymnastics, climbing, cross training and track & field. The sport of Ninja is quickly becoming the most fun and creative way to meet the physical needs of today’s kids! USA Ninja Challenge is open to boys and girls ages 4 to 17. Our class program has 6 levels to master with a wide variety of progressions, drills and challenges. Ninjas that demonstrate their mastery of skills advance to the next level of training. Each Ninja progresses according to their own abilities. The purpose of the program is to build children’s self-esteem, confidence and sense of accomplishment, one obstacle at a time.

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!

Four kids. Four completely different personalities, backgrounds and needs. One place where each of…read morethem simply got to be a camper. We had four kiddos experience Camp Kern over the years, two biological and our twin foster/adoptive daughters. Between them, we experienced everything from Taste of Kern and theme camps to Horse Camp and Adventure Camp. What stands out most to me looking back is just how different our children were. We had one who was incredibly energetic and lived for the adventure, twin girls who came into our family with some pretty big life experiences, and our youngest, who is highly functional autistic, very introverted, and had speech apraxia. They each came to camp with their own personalities, strengths, challenges and labels. But at Camp Kern, they weren't defined by any of those things. They simply got to be campers. With our twins, the staff made it a point to listen to our feedback about how the girls would best enjoy and benefit from camp. We talked about whether that meant keeping them completely together, completely apart, or finding a mixture of both. That mattered more than they probably ever realized. The girls had been each other's only known family throughout their lives. It was important for them to be able to physically see each other and cross paths throughout camp, while also having enough separation to make friends, try new things and create experiences that belonged to each of them individually. Camp Kern honored both needs beautifully. The girls crossed paths many times, giving them the reassurance of knowing the other was there, but they weren't so connected that one sister's experience became the other's. Each girl was able to have an individual camp experience while still having the security of her sister nearby. That made a HUGE difference for them. Our youngest's experience showed us that same level of individual attention in a completely different way. There was only one time he became overwhelmed while at camp. His counselors sat with him while he called us and gave him the time he needed to talk through it. He also loved going to the camp parties, but his counselors understood that the noise and activity could sometimes become overwhelming. They always made sure he visited the "library" first so he knew exactly where he could go to read and have some quiet time if he needed it. Something that simple made a world of difference for him. He could participate in everything with the other campers while knowing he had a safe, quiet place to go if it became too much. The funny part was pickup. His counselors would sometimes seem concerned that maybe he hadn't enjoyed himself because he was so quiet and didn't necessarily express his excitement outwardly. In reality, he had an absolute blast! We'd hear about his adventures and all the things he did for weeks afterward. And believe me, our kiddos were NOT filtered when they talked to us about their experiences. Over the years, we heard the good, the bad and everything in between, which is exactly why I feel so comfortable saying that I would wholeheartedly recommend Camp Kern. They never expected four very different children to experience camp in the same way. They listened to us as parents, learned who our kids were, adapted when needed, and gave each of them the opportunity to experience camp in the way that worked for them. Their backgrounds, diagnoses and challenges helped the staff understand what they needed, but those things never became who they were at camp. At Camp Kern, they simply got to be kids. As a parent, that's the part I will always remember.

The tour guides were awesome, they were the best part of the camp. The pool was great, loved the…read moresmall lake and lots of animals at the petting zoo. The bathrooms and cabins were dirty. The food was not good.

Camp A Cappella is the happiest place on Earth (yes, better than Disney)! Everyone involved is…read moreopen, accepting, diverse, talented, kind, and just FUN to be around! This summer camp is for you if you like music at all, but especially if you're into barbershop or a cappella music (think Pentatonix, Straight No Chaser, Street Corner Symphony, etc.). You learn so much while also making a ton of new friends, in such a small amount of time. I will go back every year!

From the owner: Camp A Cappella specializes in contemporary a cappella training. From large ensembles, small…read moreensembles, and special skills like vocal percussion, arranging, live sound/audio, studio recording, and video.

soooooooooooooooooooooo fun my kid went there last year she said that all the staffs are very nice…read moreand the food is very good and if you don't like it there is more stuff to the best place ever.

As a life-long lover of CAMP (CFAB afterall), I was very excited to find a place for my daughter to…read morecall her camp home. CAMP ERNST is the place. They offer a Summer full of week-long camp experiences for kids and they kick off and close out each summer with FAMILY CAMP each year. Our family has gone for the last couple years and in July, my six-year old will have her first week-long experience. CAMP is a gift that last a lifetime and there is no better place to make memories than Camp Ernst!

I just returned from chaperoning my son's field trip at Camp Willson. This was my first time but…read morehis second. I do not like camping. I am a VERY skeptical person and I do not let my children to go to with strangers overnight anywhere. His teacher convinced me to let him go the first year. Last year he came back raving about the camp and asking to go to summer camp there. We weren't able to pull it off. But, after hearing his excitement I had no problem letting him go this year and tagged along. Impressed is an understatement and all of my concerns were calmed. The amazing staff made everything an adventure and kept the children smiling and happy. I don't think the kids realize how much they learned. He wants to go to summer camp this year and I will be letting him go. His sisters too (if they want). This is an excellent place and I can see it being part of his future beyond one summer.

From the owner: Summer Camp, Outdoor Education, Horseback Rides, Group Rentals and Retreats.read more

Waterslide is never open, it is never open awhen i am here needs 3 life guards and a swim test for…read morea 3 feet 6 inches deep water its so bad never wish this type of service on my worst enemy.

Beware the automatic renewal without notification policy. Prepaid annual members must sign an…read moreauthorization for an auto-deduction on their credit card for the following year. This shows up as a monthly charge on your automatic renewal date, Even if you have not went to the facility for months, this "monthly" charge appears on your card without any prior notice at current rates. There is no advance notice the date is coming. You must sign a form to end your membership, tough luck on the month you paid for. Shady

This is the greatest place to send your kids for the summer. Absolutely life changing. A bible…read moresummer camp that helps you grow closer to the lord and meet so many people. Itś my second home :)