Five Pines is a great place all year round.  In the summer they have camps (which I went to as a…read moreyoung lad) with an abundance of activities including swimming, a rock climbing wall, and a ropes course.  The middle school I went to even took us out here back in the day as a field trip.  My church would take the middle and high schoolers out here in the fall for hay rides which is always a fun treat. As for the winter, they offer tubing and other winter activities on a large hill on property.  They also sell warm beverages during this time to warm up between activities.  Five Pines is simply a great outdoor place with numberous fun things to do.  Let the adventuring begin! Ps.  Something cool: in the lodge there are pictures of campers.  I'm up there a few times :)

Love this place Me and all my sisters have go here 1st grade…read moreal the way up. Three of us worked here too.

This place changed my life when I started attending over night camp at age 5 (pretty sure you have…read moreto be older now). I am now 41 years old and have not missed one year - camper, counselor, alumni and yearly attendee of Family Camp, and, perhaps best of all, parent of campers. My children are now learning the independence I learned so many years ago, and are meeting life long friends - this last part is not a clique saying but truth.

From the owner: Situated on 200 wooded acres with over a mile of shoreline on Corey Lake, YMCA Camp Eberhart has…read morebeen a treasured destination for children and families for more than 110 years. We provide a lifetime's worth of skills and experience through residential and day summer camps, specialty camps, and camping activities for all. Camp Eberhart boasts one of the largest sailing programs in the country and offers additional activities such as archery, photography, astronomy, equestrian, riflery, canoeing, fishing, high ropes, land sports, outdoor cooking, arts and crafts, music, drama, and more. Resident campers can choose from specialty camps such as Astro Camp, Ranch Camp, Leadership Core, 3-Day Try-It Camp, and Service Crew while staying in facilities ranging from traditional stone cabins to treehouses to temperature-controlled lodges. Our mission is to provide impactful outdoor experiences where campers learn new skills, gain independence, and grow as an individual.

This is a super charming new theater in Benton Harbor. The area doesn't have a ton of theater…read moreoptions so it a was great to have the opportunity to check it out. The first thing you notice is that they use the space very well. You walk into it and there's a refreshment area with a few options at very reasonable prices. After that there's some merchandise for sale as well. Once you go into the theater there's lots of available seating around. It's a black box style theater, with the audience pretty close to the stage, which is nice. The performance itself was top notch! Clybourne Park was funny & poignant, with a minimalist stage. The acting really brought all the characters to life. The theater seems to be doing a lot of great things for the community. They have a camp for kids in the summer and Paul, the stage director seems to have a promising vision for the future of the space. Can't wait to see what's in store for this theater in the years to come.

New wonderful venue in Benton Harbor and certainly has become a "regular" cultural spot for me and…read moremy friends and family. Have attended the first three of their plays this summer: Bridges of Madison County, No Exit and Clybourne Park. Each and every one was first rate and the audiences gave robust, well-deserved standing ovations. Cannot wait for the final show of the season - Urinetown opening August 22. Not on their mailing list? Add your name so you won't miss some first-rate entertainment!

Camp is a 40 year old tradition run by the Michiana Women's Club. Camp runs end of June through…read morebeginning of August 9-12 central time. You can come for one day, a week, or the whole summer. Sports, capture the flag, arts & crafts and loads of good, clean fun. Women's club also hosts 4th of July parade, family Bingo night, Mother's Club book club, and a talent show.

As a small community based camp, its phenomenal! the staff at MDC really create an excellent…read moreexperience for the kids! The directors are accommodating and the counselors are attentive, personable and energetic day after day! There are terrific activities for kids of all ages and we have been nothing but thrilled!

I love this place so much! The staff is so sweet and kind. I've come here for my birthday and a few…read moretimes before that and the staff has also been so sweet and helpful! The prices are around $15+ but it's definitely worth it for birthdays or if you want something to do that's not shopping! The process is really easy once you finish the painting you pick it up in about a week after!

Came here as a family for my wife's birthday. She and the kids had a blast picking and painting…read moretheir pieces. Make sure if you come you listen to the instructions and understand them before getting started so you don't have any issues with your art pieces. The only thing I will caution is expect to pay a decent amount per piece. I don't believe I saw a piece less than $20, but those were small and if your younger kids are anything like mine, they will want to paint tons of them, or a really big (read expensive) one.

I cannot say enough good things about Canterbury Creek Farm School. Our family is still new-ish to…read moreGrand Rapids -- we moved here two years ago from Chicago -- and Farm School quickly became like a second family to our 3.5yo son. Born a COVID baby, he has always loved to play independently, but struggled in group situations. The staff and owners are incredibly compassionate and caring -- encouraging our son to play with others, but at his own pace. He has completely come out of his shell over this school year. It has been a joy to see the daily updates on the Brightwheel app (which teachers update during the school day), so that even when I am at work, I can relish in the absolute joy of a time our son is having at school. Time spent outdoors and with the animals is not only great for our high energy boy to blow off steam, but teaches so many life skills (outside of a classroom) that are so necessary to early childhood development. Their approach to early childhood education is incredible -- keeps all the content fun for kids, but with incredible impact. To compare his self-portrait and handwritten name from the beginning to the end of the year is insane! His end of year book brought me to tears -- and made me feel even more blessed to be a part of the Canterbury Creek family. In fact, this morning on our way to drop off, he told me he was so sad that school was over and that he would miss it over the summer. Good thing we will be back for Summer Camp and next school year. I cannot wait to sign up my 2.5yo daughter next!

We love Canterbury Creek. Its so cool that the kids get a full education here not just for…read morethemselves but for the animals too, it' so important at an early age to make sure kids have respect for all lives and they do with their interaction, feeding and caring for the animals here. Totally unique school, wonderful education, loving and caring instructors and overall a great, first class school all the way around. Our 4 year old daugher was at preschool there and will go again for young fives next year. We will do two summer camps with her and 6 year old sister.

My 12 year-old daughter has gone to Camp Geneva two years in a row. Both years she had an amazing…read moreweek of being with God, making friends, and enjoying the outdoors. She has come home with so many positive memories! The counselors are excellent role models and are great at spreading fellowship. I think the price is well worth an entire week of camp. The campers are kept very busy with a wide variety of activities. They even get to pick special interest groups. The lake and grounds are very well-kept. My daughter loved the challenge coarse and zip line! The cabins are very homey and have their own bathroom and showers. My daughter is a picky eater and she never went hungry. A great camp!

From the owner: The mission of GENEVA Camp & Retreat Center is to create an environment where the presence of God…read moreis experienced, the love of Christ is demonstrated, and a Spirit-filled life is inspired.

Friday Open Studios a worthy adventure as this slice of creative summer camp for the art…read moreinstitute of Chicago offers a glimpse of what's been going on. Usually food and beverage for ssle. Auction offers opportunity to support this fine example of local endeavor. Feed the fish from the dock while the sun sets over the pond. Good looking crowd wows

Spent time this summer with art here. Friday open studios fantastic and free . kids love it...take…read morethe interurban easy in out free. Free? Stop it. ..#summer #surprises

My teenage boys have gone here for the last four years, They love it, I love that.read more