Our staff had a retreat here in the early summer and adored every aspect of it. The provided food…read morewas AMAZING, the staff was always kind, prompt and helpful, and the activities were big hits with all of the crew. Would definitely do it again

One of those good ol' fashioned fun camps that also focuses on education. Kids learn many things…read morehere. Being an adult chaperone, I also learned a few things. Kids learn responsibility. Kids learn respect for themselves, each other, adults and the environment. Kids have fun as they play and learn different games. Hiking, eating, staying at the cabins or in a tent and doing other activities the camp staff provides. Very educational. Kids learn many things about ourselves as humans, other animals, rocks, land, seasons, trees and weather. They learn things about surviving in the wilderness. Kids learn appreciation for the outdoors and are given a seed that will hopefully get them to get outdoors more and have fun and recreate and rejuvenate themselves in healthy ways.

This group is incredibly inconsiderate. They use the Bear Creek Lake to kayak which is perfectly…read morefine. We kayak too. But more than once they've come to the fishing lake instead of the recreation lake and bring with them a dozen screaming out of control kids. The first time I ran into them I got onto the fishing lake and all was quiet. They came later and all got in and proceeded to run right over where I was casting. One of them even bumped into me without any apology. The whole lake and they picked the one spot I was fishing in. Today there's 14 kids and adults out running amok and screaming across the lake. I'm not sure if the staff realizes that there's a whole lake dedicated to kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, and NOT fishing. In the same park. One where you can scream as loud as you want and not bother fishermen. The fishing lake is supposed to be for people to enjoy fishing. If I see these guys on the water, I just turn around and go home or don't even bother fishing. Such a nuisance. Sorry for the one star review. The camp experience is probably great. But you guys are irritating a lot of people out here.

Oh my gosh! I'm shocked that I could be writing the first review. It's such a privilege. This is…read morethe 4th year that my kids have done Avid camps. They have loved every session. I don't know where to start; the program is top notch, excellent instructors, excellent management, super fun for the kids, and valuable love of outdoor, life skills. I don't know many businesses that consistently strive for excellence like Avid4 Adventure. I completely trust the instructors and know that my kids are very safe and well cared for! Special kudos to Moose, Heather, Allison and Ian. You guys rock!!!!

The giggling life farm was an amazing experience for our 4 yo. She learned so much about how to…read morecare for animals and the farm. She came home covered in dirt and exhausted every time. We will definitely be back next summer!

Whether they love animals or have a fear of them - Kristi will work magic with your child…read more Today, I took a friend's child to her summer horse therapy program for the first of 4 days - 3 hours a day and he couldn't stop talking about it for the 35 minute ride back to his house. Horses, donkeys, pigs, ducks, chickens, dogs and a cat - all mellow and there to reach and teach any child. Whether from emotional trauma or a diagnosed dilemma, Kristi loves kids, has a God-given gift to reach them and basically loves them to healthier lives. When I picked him up, he didn't want to leave. Whether it was brushing the donkeys or watering the pigs, the smiles were real. I really wish every kid in the world could experience the love of animals and Kristi. She and her husband and family have the gift of healing through animal therapy. I see a few future vets in the making but mostly I see happier kids!

I would certainly classify this as a hidden gem for children's activities. My child was invited to…read moreattend a birthday party here. The space is incredibly clean and organized ... The exact opposite of what I would have expected from an art studio specifically targeted toward children. The instructor did a wonderful job of explaining the painting activity step-by-step and she was great with the kids. At the end of the party, the owner brought out some balloons and let the kids go crazy. They appear to offer after-school programs and summer camps. I don't know much about these, but based on the birthday party experience, I would definitely consider exploring these further.

We come here for the tiny artist classes and my toddler loves them. They have different stations…read morefor sensory play and messy art. We do a cute art project every week and get to take it home. Cassie, the art director is incredibly patient and nice to all the kids. We signed up for a semester and will continue bringing our toddler until he gets older.

Absolute worst experience with a camp. My nephew might as well have stayed home and watched TV. It…read morewould have been a better environment. The "councilors" were barely paying attention to the kids, the room was filled with children between the ages of 6-13? without appropriate games or activities. Complete chaos any time I dropped off or picked up. I saw one councilor alone with clearly more than 40 kids by themselves. The food pictures my nephew sent were terrible. kids were in and out without any kind of supervision. I could not be more disappointed in a camp. It did not feel safe to send my nephew here for Summer camp after a horrible spring break camp experience.

Great place to go! My son loves his time at Steve and Kate's and enjoys going. The only reason for…read morethe 4 star rating is because food options are very limited and never change. They also aren't the healthiest/most nutritious meals. Otherwise 10/10 recommend.

Nice place we have had both kids in here and one really took off with it ! Four stars cause the…read moretransferring between classes is frustrating very crowded In the building and also not a lot of room to watch your kid and also not good viewing in the first place really .. BUT its not really their fault they work with what they got but just wish it was better maybe like stadium seating idk lol I mean I like to watch my kid and see what's goin on but anyways my kids like the teachers and everyone's pretty nice and helpful .

I've been taking my now 4.5yo and almost 3yo here for nearly 10 months. The access to the full…read morefloor, the coaching my kids receive, the patience the young coaches have...I've been very happy. My children are growing each week. They get exposed to different challenges or courses. The options are differentiated to meet all levels. As a teacher myself in a school, I appreciate seeing the above and know my young children will continue to grow. Big bonus for parents is the gym also has Parents Night Out. I haven't experienced it yet, but other parents have told my husband and I that it's awesome, the kids have so much fun, and we know who they're with. Definitely worth a trial class!

As a working parent, it hasn't always been easy to balance my career with the desire to be present…read morefor every moment of my daughter's early years. That said, I feel so incredibly blessed knowing that while I'm away, my daughter is in the hands of people who truly love and nurture her. The teachers at A Child's Touch have played such a vital role in her development--they've been like a second family, helping raise her with patience, warmth, and care. While my daughter is naturally a happy girl, I know that her daily happiness is in no small part thanks to the incredible environment created at the school. She starts her day excited and comes home just as cheerful. It amazes me to see how much she has learned--counting to ten, reciting the alphabet, singing tons of full songs--and I know these milestones are a direct reflection of the amazing teaching and support she receives from the staff. In addition to all my daughter's teachers, every staff member I have spoken to or worked with has been beyond helpful. ACT has a fantastic group of employees.

This place has so much potential. For the most part it is staff who really care and they teach the…read morechildren a lot - program wise it is great. They do charge a lot and close by 5:30pm which is impossible for most working parents. They charge $30 if you arrive at 5:31 so be prepared! Unfortunately there are two staff members who should not teach children who act like they have miserable lives. They were my child's teachers and every single day no smiles, not happy and not communicative to parents. My child loved her first year here, didn't struggle with goodbyes until she moved into this classroom and she would not want me to leave, one of the teachers walked up and grabbed her by the wrist and pulled her to the other side of the classroom telling her it's time to be at school and made her cry even more. If I could have missed work that day I would have. I do not feel children are safe in that classroom. He never once getting down on her level to try to make her feel comfortable or offer any sort of empathy. She told me she was scared to go every day. My last straw was when my child told me that another kid followed them into the bathroom and touched their private parts. They told the teacher and not only did I NOT get a call from the teachers, and NOT get an an incident report, they told me my child made it up. The office staff was absolutely useless, first claiming to "investigate" which just meant I had to follow up with them for any answer. They said it never happened. One of my child's teachers told my child in front of me that they made it up and that never happened. I had to demand my child was switched to another class room. I do not recommend. My child is still upset about getting touched inappropriately and I hate that it was met with absolutely no support.

We love The Academy-Arvada! They have such a wonderful…read morestaff, a great routine and fantastic communication through the app. Our son has learned sign language since he has been there. We appreciate all the love and care they provide!

We were lucky enough to have found the Academy when we first moved to Arvada in 2015. Our daughter…read moreenrolled in preschool and our son in the +12month class. Today, our daughter is in the summer camp program and our son will be starting in the kindergarten class soon. Needless to say we've had a long, wonderful, run. Many of the teachers have been there since we arrived. Our son loves walking through the school - all of the staff saying hello to him. They really feel like a part of the family. And shouldn't they - they've been helping to raise our children and prepare them for everything that comes next. The front office staff has always listened to any concerns we've had (our son has special learning needs) and we've been very grateful they've helped us work through a few things - making us feel like they're truly invested in his success and development. Always, but especially during COVID, they've gone to great lengths to clean and create a safe environment, where kids can still be kids, but parents can rest assured precautions are in place.