This cooking school has all sorts of adventures for your culinary education, and there are tons of…read moreopportunities for kids to learn all about how to bake and cook savory meals. The staff here are super joyous, and know just how to handle groups of children. We had a 10th birthday party at this location and the staff and experience were absolutely phenomenal.

We picked Taste Buds to celebrate my step daughter's birthday. It was a fun and relaxed activity…read morefor all ages, where we got to learn some new recipes and cooking tips. The kitchen and cooking space was spotless, and the whole afternoon was very thoughtfully planned out. Chef Patrick kept the pace going, as he walked us through several dishes for a Mexican dinner. Making the homemade corn tortillas was the most fun, along with watching my granddaughter, age 12, dice an onion with a new found technique we learned.

Fun place for kids age 7 to 14. We had a birthday party here and everyone had a great time, and…read morebest of all the cleanup was super easy.

Everyone was very helpful at the front desk. The ninja courses were amazing. So fun. I will…read moredefinitely be coming here again with my entire family.

Had a wonderful few hours here with my Toddler. I wish kids could get closer then outside fence to…read moresome animals but I imagine it may be safety issue? They can feed goats, sheep, bighorn sheep, alpacas through fence. Chickens are turkeys are running around free and it's set up great that you can roam and not feel like your on top of other guests. They have a sandbox type silo, a bunch of toy trucks to play with, some climbing and swinging items and a small play house (we did not go in because a bunch of kids were playing). I would say go early bring a lunch and sit out and play and let kids explore. It's a little pricy $15 for anyone over 12 months so a family of 4 is $60 but I'm sure it helps the farm keep well maintained. I would go back and recommend to anyone with small kids.

So much fun! I was pleasantly surprised. Very clean and well-maintained…read more My 5 year old had a blast feeding the animals, using the zipline, unique swings, treehouses, exploring, even riding a horse which she has been terrified to do until now. Make reservations, especially for the weekends. They did not have any space for walk-ins on the Saturday we went.

Important notes: Disrespectful and lazy staff, dangerous and strict camp, they practically starve…read morethe kids, and no outside contact whatsoever. Year one: I started this camp when I was about 11 years old. I did the weekend long camp. To me, it was fun! This was peak camp chief ouray time until they changed everything and became so much worse... Year two: I did the week long camp. This was when everything went downhill. We got new cabins because we were older and the cabins had holes in the walls and decade-old graffiti. Bugs rotted in every corner and there was nothing we could do about it because of the power-obsessed staff. It seemed like all the joy that the camp had the previous year was drained and it was all "this, that, blah blah blah." I personally am a catholic and I pray before meals, but I completely understand if someone's uncomfortable doing that. However, the WHOLE camp wouldn't be able to eat if one person wouldn't pray. I personally found their praying methods very disrespectful as well. They sang songs instead of traditionally praying. The kids were starving too. Year three- This was my last straw. I was a teenager now, and I decided to give the camp a final try. As you can tell, I am very stubborn. I did challengers and everything was fine for the first few hours...until we packed our stuff into the cabins. The cabins were just a bigger, worse version of the old cabins with still graffiti, but even more inappropriate with curse words and images even adults shouldn't be drawing I selected my bulky bag and the lady practically yelled, "Grab other people's bags too!" I murmured to myself. "I don't even know who the heck half these people are yet." It's safe to say we had a lecture about cursing after that. That night, the staff shamed me about my at-home skincare routine and always yelled for me to "hurry up!" Even if I was sick. (Which happened a lot, wait for it) I came to the conclusion that in order to go to the bathroom, which was a building in the middle of all of the cabins in the forest, I would need to sneak toilet paper into my jacket, because we wern't allowed to use the actual bathroom-house. On the night, one friend had a mental crisis and the counselors would do NOTHING about it, even though they could clearly hear. (I'll tell you about that soon) Remember, this happened in the course of about five hours. The next day, I was counting down the hours and therefore muinites left until camp was over. Me and a group of two other girls were talking. Just, TALKING and the counselor had the audacity to approach us and say "let's stop it with the inappropriate language." We were talking about how expensive lululemon was. Again, they practically starved us when it came to food and the counselors always ate more, claiming that it was "our fault." We got no variety with the food and were told to eat everything. Eating disorders are real, people! When it was night time the next night, we hiked up a mountain for camp out night. However, the dangerous camp takes lightning very seriously so we had to run back to the pavilion, where we slept. I thought we were lucky, because it was more confront that the bunks back at the cabin, and there was a bathroom, with RUNNING WATER! Before I fell asleep, I heard moose and looked up to see a looming, moose-like figure. I heard a coyote as well, and with much outdoor experience, I did not doubt myself. I woke up in the middle of the night and decided to use the bathroom. I walk forward to see a cat-like animal just sitting there in the light, resting. Safe to say I did not go to the bathroom that night. The morning, I woke up, told the counselor what happened, she said I was just "going crazy." And then i threw up. They didn't let me even call my parents or go to the nurse. I threw up a total of 17 times that day and they just blamed it on "altitude sickness." And "homesickness." Even though I never get homesick and I live in higher elevation than the camp. Overall, PLEASE DONT SEND YOUR KIDS HERE IF YOU LOVE THEM. (Oh and the counselor yelled at me and my friends for talking in the room, and yelled at me for only using one strap on my OWN backpack for some reason)

My son spent his first 1-week traditional overnight camp experience here at CCO. Within 5 minutes…read moreof picking him up, he asked to go back next summer! My husband and I are both YMCA summer camp alums from Nebraska. It is important to us that our kids experience YMCA overnight camp, and CCO did not disappoint!!!! I missed my little boy so much, but feel so so so good about every minute of his time at CCO! We'll be back next year - and when his little sis is old enough, she'll be there too!

The staff is friendly and helpful. The draft list is just right. I highly recommend the grapefruit…read moreItalian soda. Plenty of options for coffee and teas. And the kids looked like they were having fun with the upcycled attractions.

I spent the last month in the Denver region and a friend of mine suggested that I visit this…read morelocation. The Junkyard is such a cool concept. It is a coffee spot that offers some food, beer, wine, and a kids playground made from junk. The atmosphere and ambiance is really cool with positive signage throughout the venue. Kids pay $12 to pay with adults asked to donate $5 to visit. You can also become a member but since I was just visiting I didn't check it out. Beverages and food seemed to be priced fairly but all we ordered was a coffee and a drink for my kid. I loved the areas for kids to play. The indoor area has arts and crafts as well as a little loft to climb up to. Outside the playground is huge. The slides are nice, there is a bus, a car, and a stage. My kid loved all the toys and different areas to play in. Clientele were nice and outgoing. Staff and service were okay.

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.

I was so very fortunate and lucky enough to have been able to attended super camp here throughout…read moregrade school, and to this day I tell people that it changed my life!!! It's worth the hike up for your kids to have experiences you won't be able to find anywhere else in the world with life long core memories that build good character. I HIGHLY recommend enrolling your kids here even if it's for one week day camp, or a focus group. I also LOVE that it's been operating for over 70 years by the same family running it today. You won't find anywhere else that has not only a turn key, organized, professional establishment but that's run by heart, soul, love for the outdoors, community, respect for one another, and tradition. It's also a great place to have your wedding or any special event!!

Our kids have been going to camp here for the past few years. It's hands down their favorite part…read moreof the summer. They get to ride horses, mountain board, do archery, swim, hike and more. The owners Lynn and Mike are incredibly easy to work with. All the staff are well trained and very attentive to the children and help stretch their comfort zone in fun challenging activities. This year camp was cancelled due to COVID-19. As an alternative, CMR has been hosting single family activities to ensure social distancing. We took the opportunity to do this and we had a blast. As parents, we really didn't know much about how the kids spent their time on the ranch. Spending time up there made me feel like a kid again. The staff made the whole experience fun and easy. The measures that CMR are taking to reduce exposure to the virus are as good as any place I've seen. They sanitize every piece of equipment and touch point between each family and keep the flushies sparkling. Oh and hundreds of acres to spread out the guests. After several months of quarantine and more to come, CMR's 2020 family program was much needed. It's also worth mentioning that various special needs grants and scholarships will cover the family program.

I would recommend this camp to any parent whose children are looking for something fun to do during…read morethis summer. The coach is patient and pays attention to all the children, ensuring that they all have a chance of doing all the activities and having fun. I attended this camp about 8 years ago and I had such a great time. I still remember the time I spent there and have fond memories of the sports I played there.

Coach Kamil stands out in this community. When it comes to somewhere that really makes an impact,…read morethis summer camp stands out. If you are looking for somewhere your children will have fun, stay active, and learn valuable life lessons Aurora's Best Summer Camp is your Best Choice. If you're looking for a summer camp your children will truly enjoy this is the one you want. A+++

A free day at the Plains Conservation Center. A small but interesting museum and helpful staff…read more Replicas of 1860 sod houses and life on the plains at the time. The houses are located a good , hot walk from the visitor center, and I guess you can't drive closer.. our hike suddenly ended when we came upon this large snake! The staff was unfazed-a common beneficial bull snake-got our hearts racing!

I had no clue this place existed until I went looking for Girl Scout outings…read more We had a wagon tour of the place and it was absolutely phenomenal. I wish I could remember his name but he said he had been there about 5 years. And there wasn't a question asked that he couldn't answer. We learned about erosion at the water table. We learned about prairie ecosystems. We experienced what it was like living in a sod homestead. And we got a brief overview of the Cheyanne way of life. All of this was followed by s'mores. We saw the eagle nest and several pronghorn and dozens of prairie dogs. The eagles weren't around but they should be back in the spring. If you are looking for a fun and educational experience not too far from Denver, this is the place you are looking for.