they staff was very mean especially andrew. also they dont treat their campers nicley and often…read moremake them feel stupid. they forced a camper to serve condiments to her friends instead of joining them. this is dehuminizing and degrading. another camper was forced to do manual labor such as hauling very hevy items without any help from the lazy counclers. they were extremely disrespectful and even forced us to listen to party 4 u by charlie xcx whilst crying in teh bakcseet not allowed to speak. they treated us as sub human with litle to no considersaton of our feelings. i experienced teh worst day of my life here. the day me and a close friend were forced to stay in a shack while the rest of our friends had fun. all because of a rumor. lastly, girls and boys were rarely allowed to hang out despite having great friendships. please send your kids to another camp where they will have the freedom and respect to be normal. i was also forced to pick up pig poop when doing an activity. BAD

My 14yo daughter was exposed to illegal drugs at Kennolyn. We were under the impression that…read moreKennolyn was a wholesome, sheltered place, but one of the campers, a very wealthy boy, was apparently allowed to bring a marijuana vape pen into camp (despite the fact that the camp assures parents that they will search kids on the way in). He apparently bragged about having the weed vape all week to the other campers, and when the Camp left a group of teen campers unsupervised at night (why?), someone apparently used the weed vape. When the boy was later busted by the camp, he denied using it, claiming that my daughter and another 14 yo girl were the real culprits. The boy insisted he didn't even know he had the marijuana vape in his bag, that someone must have put it there, and said that my daughter and the other girl had "bullied" him into letting them use it. To be clear, though more than a dozen kids were there when the weed vape was used, no one OTHER THAN THE BOY WHO BROUGHT THE WEED VAPE TO CAMP ever said that the girls used the weed vape. For whatever reason, Kennolyn joined the boy in pointing the finger at the girls, and on that basis alone locked my daughter in a room by herself for a long period while they tried to extract a "confession" out of her; they performatively humiliated her by forcing her to serve the other campers at a food line, as if she was the lunch lady and no longer one of them; they refused to let her say goodbye to her cabinmates and friends, or even to collect their contact information; they made her do manual labor for a period, moving heavy bags off of a truck; and, as a final indignity, forced her to go to sleep in a cabin in the woods by herself. My daughter is a young 14, she was absolutely shamed and terrified, and said she cried herself to sleep. I'm paying $2,700 a week for that?!? When I picked her up the next morning she was visibly stressed and shaken, but she was even more angry, because she insisted she'd been falsely accused and had never even seen the boy's marijuana vape, let alone used it. When I emailed Kennolyn's management to challenge the boy's lies about my daughter and complain about the way they had treated her, suddenly their story began to change: now they insisted my daughter had confessed to the boy's accusations! My daughter categorically denied confessing to anything, and the more I dug into it, the more Kennolyn's story changed--first it was one counselor who purportedly heard the confession, then, wait, it was a different counselor altogether who had heard it, then suddenly there were TWO other counselors present for the confessions; etc. The more their story changed, the lower my trust for Kennolyn's leadership dropped. I'm not sure exactly what really happened, but they acted captiously and callously toward my daughter, and were suspiciously inconsistent in their dealings with me, particularly in the way they bent over backwards to exonerate and excuse the boy who actually brought the illegal marijuana vape to camp. My daughter feels disrespected and unfairly maligned, and regrets ever having gone to Kennolyn--they really treated her poorly. I don't blame her, and can't believe I wasted so much money to send my kid somewhere unsafe, where she would be exposed to illegal drugs. We won't be going back.

My daughter loves the Out and About afterschool and summer backpacking programs and has…read moreparticipated in them from K-5th grade. Travis and his team are responsible, caring, thoughtful educators... and they really know their stuff about the great outdoors! My daughter has become a more capable hiker, an expert plant identifier, and a confident communicator thanks to this program. Finding good afterschool options can be a challenge; we've found Out and About to be our most reliable, beloved program that she continues to love as she grows.

This is such a fun and safe program for my daughter. She looks forward to being with the…read moreinstructors and they are active about communicating with us parents. I only learned about this program through a friend and I am so grateful that I did. My daughter is having a blast and I am so grateful for Travis and his team.

Our boys are having the time of their lives in the Wednesday after school program. We are excited…read morefor the summer camp programs. Highly recommend

Ramblin' is absolutely amazing. My brother goes once a week and loves it! The staff are…read moreknowledgeable, kind, and great with the kids. There are many safety protocols that are clearly taught and enforced, and I never feel nervous about my brother being under the supervision of Courtney, Nick, Amber, or any of the other staff members. Ramblin' Adventure Club provides the perfect amount of structure combined with free play that encourages kids to engage with and learn about the world around them. One of the most unique things about Ramblin' is how personal they make each child's experience. From the moment you sign up, they want to know the ins and outs of each student (whether it be allergies and the fact that they need help remembering to eat, or that their favorite game is minecraft, lol) so that the staff can assess their group and tailor their adventures to the interests and skill levels of their students. Great program, lots of fun!

I had the best time! Definitely pay for the video. It's so great to be able to look back on the…read moreentire experience and be able to share it with friends and family. My instructor was amazing and the view is unbelievable. While it can be an intimidating experience, the instructors are so comfortable and knowledgeable. Absolutely recommend.

Literally one of the most gnarly things I have ever done in my entire life. And I can finally say…read morethat I can cross skydiving off my bucket list. I came here with my friend and we literally booked a spontaneous skydive appointment. The nerves were definitely skyrocketing but I'm so glad I had a really good tandem partner that I could rely on. The front desk lady Paige was super chill, very nice, and she gladly took some pictures of us after our dive. If you come, make sure you bring a good jacket/hoodie with you or else it does get pretty cold all the way up in the air. You're going to put all your stuff away in a locker until after you land back on ground. I can honestly say that the scariest thing about this jump is probably once the door opens, but after that it feels like bliss as you're being carried by the wind. I thought I was gonna get that stomach drop feeling, but I didn't feel it at all which was weird! You literally don't feel the nerves as you're freefalling and it was amazing with the views. All I could focus on was trying to look okay for the camera aha Huuuuge shoutout to my tandem partner Petro Portela!!! He made me feel so comfortable from the flight up and to my jump down. And thank you for keeping me safe. That was wild and crazy fun. especially with the canopy spins in the air! Definitely a 10/10 experience in a lifetime and I would totally do that again in the future.

I took my first lesson with Eskape Sea Kayaking (ESK) back in 1999. I was hooked and have been…read moreexpanding my kayaking skills ever since, mainly under the tutelage of the instructors of ESK. Roger, the owner, is not only a great teacher, he is an amazing coach. He keeps his class sizes small so that he can give each person individual attention. Both in receiving lessons and watching him teach others, it always impresses me how much Roger tunes into the nuances and needs of each person in the class. The staff ESK brings in to help with the classes always mirrors that style as well. Roger, Tom, Bryan, Gregg and the rest are some of the best paddlers on the West Coast. Whether you want to just learn the basics or go out and take on the big waves, this is the place to go.

What Yoda is to The Force, Roger Schumann is to kayaking. If your future kayaking plans involve…read moreanything more then calm fair-weather kayaking on a pond, Roger's instruction will be invaluable. Roger will taylor classes to your skill level and comfort. We spent four consecutive days with Roger and left far more competent and safe than when we arrived. The classes are reasonably priced and you could not ask for a more beautiful location. We saw Sea Otters, dolphins and birds beyond count. We could not have been happier!!! http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g33048-r317079943-Santa_Cruz_California.html#

I have been wanting to try surfing for the longest time and finally gathered up my courage to do it…read moreyesterday. Richie was so awesome, assured me that I could do it and kept encouraging and helping me to catch the waves. I was about to give up after a few tries when I rode my first one. I didn't expect that on my first lesson, as I never swim in the ocean before so it has been a euphoric experience. Still smiling when I think about it. Thank you Richie for making my dream come true! Definitely will get a lesson from Richie again if I'm in the area again.

Second time ever on a board and caught waves!! Richie, our instructor was great, safe and soft…read morespoken with a gentle footprint . He had 100 percent control the entire time. I absolutely loved it and hope to be back next weekend! What an epic experience!!!

Ed & Bonnie we're great instructors. My girlfriend and I felt very comfortable and welcomed. We had…read moreshowed up late to our appointment but they were still very friendly and understanding. We learned a lot and had a great time talking to them and learning about them as well. Overall, my lady and I had a great time and will be coming back soon! Thanks again Ed & Bonnie -Rafa & Sam

Bonnie and Ed are fantastic people, and great teachers! My 12-year-old son and I, complete novices,…read morehad a total blast and learned a lot from them. By the end of it we were hitting the targets at 20 yards. They helped set up our bows, provided loaners as needed, and recommended the next step in equipment for us beginning archers. I can tell they are both very skilled at what they do; Ed has even hit a triple Robin Hood three arrow bull's-eye stack! I was so excited to shoot I forgot to ask to watch them fire their own arrows... Next time... We'll be back; we're both hooked!!!

Best laser tag experience by far! The outdoor site is among the redwoods on Koinonia Conference…read moreGrounds in Corralitos (kind of near Santa Cruz. Perfect for kids birthday parties as an unforgettable experience unlike the standard indoor laser tag that most people do. The team gameplay/objectives are varied during the session and keep it super engaging. Huge thanks to Brandon who has led at least 3 sessions for our group over the years. He's very patient, kind, and considerate.

We had a fantastic experience! Branden was prompt with communication. Highly recommend!read more