Love love love Kanakuk! K-Kauai family camp is the highlight…read moreof our year! As close to heaven as you can find on this earth!

We sent our daughter to Kanakuk this summer since her normal camp in Texas was closed due to…read moreflooding. This was her first time at Kanakuk but not her first time for a long overnight camp. She was able to do a lot of fun activities but said the counselors were very strict. She was late to a clinic was made to wash windows. She reported there's also 'discipline stairs' but luckily she wasn't punished with those but other kids were. She has a pretty intense schedule during the school year so our purpose in sending her is to have time to just be a kid away from stress and have fun but that isn't the case at Kanakuk. I was shocked when picking her up she said she absolutely did not want to ever go back. She's not like that at all so I know it was really bad.

It's okay. One kid pooped in the pool one time. The lifeguards are homophobic and blow the whistle…read morewhen I didn't do anything.

How much is the pool party? Looking for a reasonable Summer…read morebirthday for a 2-year-old

Camp Barnabas is a great ministry for kids with disabilities and their families. However, I am a…read morepretty independent young adult with a mild physical disability who was looking for exciting accessible adventures and Christians with similar disabilities to relate to, but it's mostly a weeklong respite ministry for children and those with severe disabilities. I signed up for the Adventurers week thinking that it would be adults with physical disabilities, or if there were people at the camp not my mental age, they would not be in my cabin. Don't get me wrong, they were all sweet people in my cabin but Camp Barnabas Adventurers week felt not as promised. I was unable to even do all the activities because of the challenges of others in my cabin (even some with severe autistic symptoms.) At the very least, Camp Barnabas told me they are going to work on finding ways to make sure cabins will get to do all the planned activities in the future but it was still a very disappointing week for me. I was also treated like a child, not allowed to walk to the bathroom by myself, and asked about how much I ate, drank, slept and even my bowel movements each day. I don't want to knock this camp for everyone because it is a beautiful campus with many activities, and I know others have had very positive experiences. They will be sure to keep your special needs child safe. Still, there are many adults in the disability community like myself who are used to having a higher degree of independence at home and the point of this review is to warn that the camp was not designed for us. The waterpark was cool, and I'm sure everyone there meant well, but due to my negative experience, 2 out of 5 stars.

Beautiful. The people, the atmosphere, the mission...Camp Barnabas is a great place to be. If…read moreyou are looking for a wholesome place to volunteer, please look into this. I was already really familiar with CB from my last job, and when I found out they took volunteers, a group of us jumped at the chance. Brief overview: summer camp adapted for kids and adults with disabilities--mental and physical. Seems a simple enough concept...but CB takes it to another level. Horseback riding, canoes, gardens, ropes courses, ziplines, a great pool...all modified to work with wheelchairs or mobility issues (like pvc wheelchairs that can go into the water!) We volunteered to be 'party people', meaning that we helped decorate, participate, and clean up after their Sunday night camper party--which was a superhero theme, btw. So cute seeing everyone in their batman t shirts or face paint. I could ramble about how great this place is...but you seriously need to experience it for yourself. Everyone smiles and has an amazing down to earth attitude (even though they are dealing with some heartbreaking situations). The grounds are beautiful, but the heart and soul of Camp Barnabas alone is worth the drive.

I brought my kids here for about 6 months. At the beginning it was really good. Recently they've…read moreundergone staff changes and our instructor changed. Suddenly it was too much to have my boys riding at the same time (which is fine but the last instructor never had anything negative to say). Then I was asked if I could change our riding time several times because they had birthday parties later in the day. I obliged but don't understand why the facility would book a birthday at that time if we have a lesson the same time every week. We ended up leaving and moved to another riding facility that better meets our needs.

Valley water mill equestrian center has been amazing for my daughter. Not only did she do a summer…read morecamp last year she loves it so much she is doing two camps this summer. I love that safety is their number 1 priority. Not just for the students but also the horses.

I love to stop at botanical gardens across the country while I'm traveling for work! This specific…read moregarden was really beautiful and I loved the setup. There's a large grass lawn in the center and all the gardens circle around it. There are different pathways to take and there were so many butterflies this time of year. I went on a Wednesday and there was hardly anyone there. It was beautiful and relaxing. The perfect way to spend a few hours or a day.

Absolutely beautiful gardens that I highly recommend checking out if you are in Fayetteville and…read morehave a free afternoon. It is not super big and is an easy walk around, even for my elderly Dad. There are Japanese Gardens, butterfly gardens, sensory gardens, rose gardens, multiple statues and themed areas, bridges, swings, a greenhouse, and climbing areas and tunnels for kids. They have inside bathrooms and a gift shop along with events like yoga, bingo, live music, and festivals. Great for all ages, although I think the prices are a little high compared to other Botanical Gardens I have been to. $13 for adults, $6 for kids. They have summer camp too, but it is around $200 for weekly kids classes. We usually go for special discounted events and they give free passes away for summer reading at the library.

If you're in Branson, Silver Dollar City is one of those places you pretty much have to experience…read moreat least once. What really sets this place apart is the entertainment. There are shows happening all day long, from live music and bluegrass to comedy and saloon-style performances. Depending on the season, there are also special productions throughout the park. It's nice to be able to sit down, take a break, and still feel like you're part of the experience. And since the shows are included with admission, it adds a lot of value to your visit. It's also a great spot if you have younger kids. There is plenty for them to do beyond just rides, including play areas, interactive attractions, and even a train ride. It's not one of those parks where little kids are limited. They can stay busy all day. The whole park has a really cool 1880s theme and is honestly one of the most beautiful theme parks I've been to. Between the shops, craftsmen, and scenery, it feels more like an experience than just rides. That said, be ready for a lot of walking. This park is very hilly and you will feel it by the end of the day. Lines can also get long during busy times. Overall, it's a really unique place with a ton to do for all ages. Between the shows, rides, and kid-friendly activities, you can easily spend a full day here and still not see everything.

Our overall review based on being there 21 Dec, which changed the atmosphere a bit…read more Pros: - Amazing festive lights and decor. - Good food and it wasn't too pricey. There is a mobile ordering option for some places through the app that helped us a lot with the long lines. - Very friendly and helpful employees. - Easy to get to and navigate the park. - Smaller attractions like Grandpa's mansion were fun! - the APP is sooo helpful! - kiddo loved the knife shop and personal rings booth. The proprietors were so nice! - PowderKeg and TimeTraveler rides were awesome. Wish would could have done more than one! Cons: - We went during a weekend when people believed (as advertised) it was the last Rudolph train parade which made it especially chaotic. That was later changed in a way but it made this weekend before Christmas majorly bad. Kiddo was mad about the odd advertising after we heard a shop owner talking about a last minute meeting. - Better locker placement. We based this on Dollywood where there was a locker before each ride but SDC has them in certain "villages" which takes time to navigate. Bc of this we barely used the locker we bought - instead there are cubbies at each ride that work out better. - The kid rides area (Fireman's village or other) is smack in the middle of the route between spaces which made travel from ride to ride difficult. - During Xmas it is hectic, especially the weekend before. The whole operation is overwrought with people and it gets difficult to move, buy food, go on rides (we waited 2 hours for time traveler and saw on the app other rides were just as long). We also waiting 45 minutes for a funnel. - our personal note - we found a decent spot for the parade and got kicked out right before it started, by security. No signage - just you can't be in this open space (it was the mulch around the stage near the big Xmas tree) We left, parade be damned - which was when a lot of people were actually leaving. - outlaw ride was closed one of the biggest nights. - overpriced junk - my kiddo recognized a 'carved bear' from another theme park and when we looked at it close it was made in the Philippines. There are some good options for craftsman here but double check before paying for high priced inports. Key notes: - we knew we would be at the park into the night so we paid the $65 to get awesome parking up front. That turned out to be a great decision because as the masses were leaving we got out in 10 mins. I know that may seem silly but it as a priority for me and I know not everyone. For $20 you can get closer parking. They do have trolleys for free parking and they were running regularly. Make the decision that is best for you! - if they have the time traveler pass available - get it if you can. We spent so much time in line to watch the add on payers jump up and get more out of their time. At this park, there are only so many awesome rides. The limitations on the pass are far exceeded by the wasted time. This is only important if you are here for the rides and not just exploring. Notes: - the ground had paint stamps to help you navigate but they were worn out and made it hard. - there are shops to warm up in but as Colorado people who have seen a thing or two maybe warming stations with heaters or warming barrels like they do at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo would be good. Most people love a good wood fire smell. Overall - plan accordingly. We personally would not recommend the weekend before Xmas (we figured people would be traveling and that was a bad assumption). Know what your interest are - if you want to do shopping then that would be fine. If you want rides, maybe look at different dates you want to go.

My wife and I love College of the Ozarks! Such a beautiful campus and everyone you meet is…read morecourteous and friendly. The food at the restaurant is outstanding and the servers are very attentive. The Chapel is beautiful as is the Scripture Garden. The Ralph Foster Museum is well worth visiting, as is the other places the students work at. This college is a breath of fresh air!

Beautiful Christian college that graduates.students debt free and ready to be a productive member…read moreof society. Located on campus is a museum a gift shop with items produced by students and a restaurant open to public run by the students serving up fresh homemade food .If you are in the area it is definitely worth a visit and the community appreciates the patronage.

The owner of this cute little shop is so very kind! My daughter and I went here for AXO UArk Mom's…read moreWeekend and made memories that will last forever! They have so many items to choose from and offer classes, too! For all skill levels! Look them up and make memories and a special item to take home to remind you of those memories!

It was such a nice experience. Nice and helpful staff! Cute and quaint ambiance! 100/10 recommendread more

not easy to make such an affordable college a complete waste of money, but they manage it. I only…read morereally had 4 teachers that seemed like they actually wanted to teach students their subject. All the others were phoning in every class.

Our kids attend the Taekwondo camp held here every summer. Very nice campus. I will say that the…read morecell service sucks here, and not very many restrooms in the gym area, and they look old and in need of updating. We did have an issue with some guy claiming to work there who was caught in the girls shower area while children were present. If not for on of the taekwondo instructors being a cop, I doubt anything would have been done about it, which is very unsettling. So bad security, bad cell service, and restrooms in dire need of updating are the only bad points, everything else seems nice here.