We have been taking kids on field trips here for 3 years. Best field trip ever! The camp and…read morecounselors are extremely knowledgeable in their fields and the camp is extremely nice. Yes, there is a play in the evenings that the kids participate in called Underground Railroad, but students are prepared ahead of time and a TON of thought goes into the "level" of intensity. It's perfectly fine and a good experience for students. The previous review is not accurate at all on the Underground Railroad.

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

Cute farm, has a ton of plants, veggies, and land to see and explore! We had a good time walking…read morearound and seeing the farm. I just don't recommend *during the week*. I am sure the weekend has a different experience but there weren't many animals to see besides chickens, no snacks or drinks (from what I saw) and just not a lot to do! We did get to pick sunflowers which was fun.

BRING A STOLLER IF YOU HAVE SMALL KIDS!! Lots of walking and no really clear instructions on where…read moreto go and what's going on. Fun but definitely need to revisit at a later date and see how it goes

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.

Great facility. I have nothing but admiration for the folks at this Y and the way it is set up! The…read moreequipment and classes are first rate! The people are very kind and helpful. Could not ask for more.

Super friendly staff. The equipment is very modern and easy to use. Lots of space and enough…read moreamenities to keep you busy for hours!

I didn't even know this place existed before a few days ago, but it was a BLAST! I went with 2…read morefriends to try the knee boarding, it was first of all a very cheap day. $25 got us a generous 2 hours (20 minutes were added on as well for free) on the cable. The $25 was all inclusive of life jackets, cable ticket, board, and helmet. There are plenty of obstacles and trick equipment in the wake oval for you to try if you're up for it. I didn't fall off at all, but if you do, a potentially long walk awaits you to get back to the launch station. NOTE: Beginners should have good core and upper body strength. Some friends had trouble staying on the tow line due to the speed and jerky turns. I lift weights daily and do advanced hot yoga which really helped. You will get tired and need to take breaks too, they have a nice patio area for that. All in all, I'll be back and up for trying full wakeboarding next time. It's a cheap, fun (if you can stay up/hang on), and unique experience!

Had a good experience last summer at a birthday party here. But disappointed yesterday at the Aqua…read morepark. Inflatables in bad condition- everything dirty and a lot of them only half or less inflated. All but one of the slides were too sticky to slide down, where it was actually painful to get down them. The one slide that did semi "work" landed us INTO the rope that's supposed to divide the area off from wakeboarders. Safety wise, the division of this play area from the wake board area is too close to equipment- made me nervous for the kids I was with. Last to note is the goose poop situation- just WOW. Aquapark just needs some maintenance/cleaning and safety eval and could be great! Too pricey for current condition.

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.

This is an excellent shooting camp!! Our son went three years ago, and took what he learned,…read moreimplemented it into his routine, and has a picture perfect jump shot. If your child is a student of the game and willing to put in the work, this camp will help them tremendously with their shot!! Highly recommend!

I took my daughter in the summer of '12. She loved it, but I have issues: Parents never got to…read moremeet the "floor counselor" at the dorm, and my daughter was never even sure who it was. I expected a better adult presence on a floor of 'tween girls (going into 7th grade). 2. When I went to take a peek at her participating in drills, I saw her station's "coach" looking everywhere but at the girls. He never once stopped to correct any of them or re-teach the drill, and several girls needed correction. I'm guessing he was a girl's dad who signed on to "coach" at the camp in exchange for a free or reduced rate for his daughter. I peeked in at other stations and saw similar situations. The drill is announced over a loud speaker, there is a demonstration of one or two reps, and then the kids go through the drill, without any input from the station coach. For close to $500, I expected more "coach" involvement and at least a little bit of coach input at the stations. If I felt that my daughter actually got something out of the camp, I would not hesitate to send her again. That is not the case. I will look for other camps this summer. You would do well to do the same.

They offer a unique experience for summer camp for youth to come in contact with horses to learn…read morehow tp build a bond with the animals. A huge benefit for children to develop.

We absolutely love Old Stone Riding Center…read more Our daughter has taken riding lessons here, attended multiple summer camps, and learned so much along the way--not just about riding, but about horsemanship and what it truly means to be an equestrian. What sets Old Stone apart is the emphasis on learning all aspects of caring for and working with horses, which we deeply value as parents. The community is incredible. The trainers, students, and boarders are all welcoming, supportive, and genuinely passionate about what they do. It feels like a family, not just a riding center. We truly can't say enough good things about this place. From the instruction to the atmosphere, everything has been a wonderful experience for our daughter--and for us. Highly, highly recommend!

Dog boarding: -Our dogs were not crated together, as…read morerequested. -Only about half of their food was used- this tells us that either they were too petrified to eat, weren't fed the correct food, or weren't fed the correct amount as requested in their paperwork. -Most alarmingly, one of our dog's elbows are covered in swollen wounds. We had to take him to the vet straight from pickup and they could not believe the side of his wounds. When asking the owner about the wound, the response we received was "well that happens, the good news is that it isn't deep" She later told us that she hadn't seen it because he was scared and barking at her, but he has white fur and his bleeding elbows were very apparent. -Both dogs were absolutely caked in dirt when we came to pick them up and were surrounded by fleas. We had to take them straight to the vet for their medication and hose them off, giving them a bath before bringing them into our house. -We also requested that the dogs have beds placed in their crates when dropped them off. When we came to pick them up there were no beds, only a wet concrete floor which could have contributed to our dog's bloody elbows. -We had to take our dog to urgent card two days later because he developed an infection and fever from the wounds he obtained at this facility. Our dogs were not given the basic care that all animals deserve. All of these complaints were shared directly with the owner. We were given half-hearted excuses for all of these. We didn't even get a response until our credit card company reached out for a refund. We were only given half of our money back and our messages continue to be ignored.

If it's related to the arts in Lawrence, there's a pretty good chance that Arts for Lawrence has a…read morehand in it. Started as a non-profit in 2006, Arts for Lawrence is the largest non-profit arts organization in Lawrence and Indy's northeast quadrant. The organization serves as the steward for the historic Theater at the Fort and offers a remarkably diverse array of affordable arts programs at Theater at the Fort, Fort Ben Cultural Campus, and the Visual Arts Campus. VERY often, these activities are provided at no charge to the community. This was the case for this past weekend's Shakespeare at the Fort: A Midsummer Night's Dream directed by longtime Indy radio personality Matthew Socey. At one point, I was contemplating placing a memorial for children lost to violence in the Fort Ben area - It was Arts for Lawrence that responded and had some dialogue about the idea. Essentially, I've found the organization pretty amazingly responsive when it comes to exploring ideas for creatively improving the lives of Lawrence residents. The musical chairs at Fort Ben? Arts for Lawrence is behind this wonderful, family-friendly installation operating daily from 9am-10pm. (I do agree with some who've observed it would have been ideal to include at least one accessible swing). The Fort Ben Cultural Campus as launched in 2021 with the former Fort Harrison Communications Building moved to the campus and re-established as a Visual Arts Center with monthly exhibitions, a ceramics studio offering classes for all ages and abilities, and upstairs area offering additional classes. Programs include festivals, theater performances, outdoor concert series, art classes, art exhibitions, poetry readings, and more. Food trucks often appear at outdoor events. Being right by Lawrence's City Hall, this area seems to have become a central locale for many of the City's sponsored community activities. Arts for Lawrence also has a strong equity statement on their website indicating a desire to ensure that arts programming is accessible to all. The Visual Arts Center is now open from 6-9pm daily and during festivals. Additional features include the Sterrett Center, Marching Sidewalk, Lawrence's public art, the amphitheater, and an app offering AR/VR experiences. Arts for Lawrence only assumed stewardship of Theater at the Fort in 2016. They began a vigorous upgrading of the 1929 theater and while it's certainly not perfectly accessible (what 1929 building is?), it's dramatically improved and there's an attitude of access. As a city, Lawrence fairly recently established a commission on disability. It took me quite a while to realize that many of the activities I attend here in the Fort Ben area fall under the umbrella of Arts for Lawrence. I'd imagine it will only improve once the currently under construction Fort Ben branch of the Indianapolis Public Library is completed. There's so much to love here and Arts for Lawrence is behind much of it and they've become a guiding player in the growing Lawrence arts scene. With friendly people, great events, and opportunities for all, I'm definitely a fan of Arts for Lawrence.

I love coming to support local artists here! I have been a few times now for Crossroads Dance Indy…read moreperformances and I love it every time. The venue feels small, but still fits an audience of 100+. The staff are always so friendly and do a good job of guiding you where to go. The restrooms are always clean as well. The parking situation isn't super great, however. I usually park in the lot across the street, but there isn't a ton of room on show nights. You'd have to find street parking if it were a busy night. Plan extra time just in case!