It took me a little time to process what happened this past Sunday before writing this review…read more I want to start by saying Tanner, the young man who worked our party, absolutely made the day. He was incredibly helpful with the kids, repeatedly apologized for everything happening (even though none of it was his fault), and remained kind, attentive, and professional the entire time. Tanner is the ONLY reason we managed to have any sort of birthday party at all. We booked the Ultimate Birthday Party package for my son's 7th birthday from 2-4 PM and also added the pizza and drinks package. The day before, I called to confirm everything, including our food order: 2 cheese pizzas, 2 pepperoni pizzas, Sprite, and lemonade for 12 kids. I arrived around 1:35 PM expecting a busy Sunday crowd. When I checked in, I was immediately told our party room would not be available until 3:15 PM -- despite our party being scheduled from 2-4 PM. That meant we would only have the room for the last 45 minutes. I was shocked. The employee at the front desk was kind and explained the manager had overbooked parties. Meanwhile, I was left standing in a packed lobby with decorations, cake, plates, and favor bags with nowhere to set anything up. I eventually asked to speak with the manager. After waiting about 15 minutes, he came over with absolutely no sense of urgency. He was dismissive, condescending, and repeatedly told me the room timing was listed in the "fine print" of the emails. Maybe technically it was, but it's honestly ridiculous to advertise birthday parties without guaranteeing space for the actual party. After offering no real solution, he simply walked away. As guests arrived, Tanner took the kids onto the obstacle course while I grabbed a couple of lobby tables to hold gifts and belongings. Thankfully, because of Tanner, the kids still had fun and had no idea what was happening behind the scenes. We finally got access to the party room around 3:30 PM, leaving only 30 minutes in our reservation, and there was still no pizza. Tanner helped us rush decorations up while the kids were already hungry and thirsty. When I asked about the pizzas, Tanner checked with the manager and came back saying they claimed I never ordered them. That was completely false. I would never host a party for 12 children without food. Tanner apologized again and later informed me they had "just ordered" the pizzas -- at 3:45 PM, with the party ending at 4. The kids were hungry, drinks were running low, and there was still no food. I asked for more time in the room, and once again Tanner had to speak with the manager himself. We were eventually allowed to stay until 4:30 PM and the pizzas were comped. Unfortunately, by then most parents were already preparing to leave because the party was supposed to end at 4. I rushed to cut the cake so the kids could at least sing Happy Birthday and eat something. The pizzas finally arrived at 4:10 PM when only three kids remained. To their credit, they comped the pizzas and gave us free gym-time coupons. I appreciate that gesture, but after the way the manager handled everything, I will never return. I'm honestly shocked I still paid $329 for this experience. The reason I'm writing this review is to warn other parents. Birthday parties are expensive, and your hard-earned money should go to a business that values its customers and knows how to properly manage events. During the entire three hours we were there, the manager never once apologized. The only staff members who showed professionalism or empathy were the younger employees -- especially Tanner. They are lucky to have him. As a business owner myself, I can confidently say the current manager will drive this business into the ground. He was dismissive, incompetent, condescending, and rude from start to finish. Save yourself the stress and book your child's birthday somewhere else.

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.

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!

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.

Marketed as a kid place and n internet. Took my toddler while in from out of town... not quite a…read morekid friendly place. This seems like a very very toned down version of City Museum in St Louis. It could use a few more things that kids can actually play on. Great concept. Needs some work!

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+++