Meadowsweet Ranch…read more Wow! I cannot say enough good things about the staff and the program at Meadowsweet Ranch. I live over an hour away from Spring Grove, yet made the journey for my daughter who is an avid horse lover. She recently went for Spring Camp, and while it was only two days, she met other campers who have the same passion as her HORSES. She told me the day we left, "Mom hurry up! You need to sign me up for the summer before it is full!" She enjoyed riding, grooming and especially cleaning the hooves of the horses. I have always told her that riding a horse is a privilege and not a right. Horses need to be respected and that was fully reinforced at Meadowsweet Ranch. The safety of the children is priority, which is why the HORSE comes first. Crafts and activities planned with the other campers were appropriate, and the ranch feel is definitely welcoming. My only request is that I would have liked more feedback on the day of the camp to know what my daughter did that day. I guess no news is good news! Most importantly for me is that she LOVED it and we will definitely be back for on of the 3 summer sessions.

My daughter Avery has attended the Winter Break Camp and just completed the Spring Horse Camp. She…read moreabsolutely loved it! She talked about how much fun she has had and how much she has learned. She has been wanting to spend more time with the horses at the ranch. So we may have to sign her up for more lessons :) The staff & counselors are so kind, friendly, and wonderful! Thanks Meadowsweet Ranch for providing such a great experience for our daughter!

The camp is truly amazing: water slides, swimming, soccer, games and more but the staff is what…read moremakes it extra special. They are so upbeat, kind and welcoming. I wish there was something like this when I was a kid. I love the grounds; landscaping is beautiful, the special events (the camping overnight was extra fun) and the ease of drop off and pick up. They have a great system. On top of that, they even sunscreen the kids! And give out prizes. It's fun to see all the smiles.

I love this place. My daughters are 5 and almost 8 and they come home everyday BEAMING. The…read moreworkers are so happy and positive every time I drive up I have a Meg Ryan "Ill have what she's having" kind of moment! Do they all take happy pills? My only regret is that I missed out on this as a kid because it looks like those kids have a blast every freaking day! I'm obsessed! I've never felt more confident in a camp staff, I know my kids are having the best Summer of their lives. I'm just so grateful we took a chance and broke free from our normal friend group and tried this camp. No regrets! My girls made friends instantly! We will be back for Summer 2026! 100%. Thank you GoodTimes!

Zero stars HORRIFIC!!The first incident at the age of 10 I was inappropriately touched by an 11…read moreyear old girl. But let's back up to the beginning of how this started. Me and my mom went to tour a camp called Phantom Lake YMCA Camp Children's camp in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. We went met staff and they learned about me. I showed up to camp 2 weeks later and the staff does not remember me (which is funny because it is the first week of camp). The staff member that toured me said "who are you" as my first impression. tThen later in the week a child age ten named ASPEN touch me in my private parts and grabbed me while I was in the shower. I was feeling so scared that I did not tell any camp members. When I got home that was the first thing I told mom and when she talked to camp they said " we have no record of this happening your child is lying". Nothing happen to the camper. Another mess at camp was counselors would change every night because of night meeting so annoying. I also was constantly being let down by adults for not holding up to there promises like I asked to shower in the heath persons shower and they said they would come on Friday I stood outside of my cabin waited 1 hours then had to go to the final night in my bathing suit because I had no time to change in to real clothes. The staff was so mean and are unnice to camper with mental disability's I has to be a physical disability for them to care. Also social worker will seam nice but will not hold any promises to kids with ADHD, Autism, and anxiety. The bad social worker is named Fiona.WORST CAMP EVER!!! Also camp counselor day Camp name CRICKET is horrible. She couldn't handle the stress of having children on her hands.

So, once again, as our family tradition, we went to Phantom lakes the hollow!! it was absolutely…read morebeautiful. There is nothing scary, or spooky or chainsaws, jumping out at you. It is just really good filled Entertainment event for all ages. It is definitely kid friendly. Thousands and thousands of carved pumpkins with different themes, such as they have a fairy theme, They have a really good Celtic theme as well with music and all carved pumpkins with different things on them. They also have a humongous spiderweb made out of lights. It was so beautiful. Wish the weather was better. But we didn't even mind getting a little bit wet. definitely order your tickets online as they fill up fast. See you next year.

Camp has a climbing wall, zip line, and low ropes course…read more Great food! We had tomato bisque with ham filled grilled cheese, soo tasty! Chicken tenders with fries were also on the menu and some tasty breakfast options as well. Very kid friendly food, and awesome staff! Thanks Camp Wonderland and Zac!

For a retreat center (and I've been to a good number of them in the IL/WI area), this one is pretty…read moregood. Can handle a lot of people, has a good dining facility, pretty decent food, and pretty decent facilities. It's not super run down and has things like tennis courts, bball hoops, a pool, a sand vball court, and more. Went for a weekend retreat and went kayaking (that was kind short though). Plus some of their housing has AC which is very nice during the summer time. They hold other camps here too so I imagine it books up fast. I'd come back!

Everything kids need spiritual encouragement, friendships Horses, wonderful counselors, and…read moreexcellent speakers

Great place. Clean and nice facilities. Good food and amenities. 2 complaints. 1 the fire pit is…read moretoo small. It would be easier if it was built in ground. 2- for rope climbing there was 1 training session and if you missed it you couldn't climb. A bunch of kids were waiting for their turn and the counselors ignored them and just shut things down with no explanation until the adults asked what was going on. I thought that was rude and insensitive to the kids.

Ah, Camp Edwards. A second home. I earned my purple last year, and the ceremony was probably one of…read morethe best experiences I've ever had. I am already signed up for Session 3 2024!! Let's go, baby!! Last year as a Trekker, and I already know I'm doing LIT and JL. The cabins are great, you get to swim in the lake.. What more could you want? My counselors and JLs from previous years have been amazing. Enthusiastic, fun and very nice. I would give this a 100/5 if I could. From a camper who has been going here for six years, SEND YOUR KIDS HERE!! They will love it.

Went to this summer camp as a kid for 6 years. I'm now 18 and I still miss going there. Some of the…read morebest experiences of my life. Definitely recommend for any parents looking for a camp for their kids.

Forced to spend a week here as a kid. Horrible experience. At 6:00 a.m. every morning at the…read moresound of revelry we had to race out of bed and run down 6-7 steps as fast as we could causing someone to trip and fall every day. They served frog legs for dinner. Not exactly what kids wnat to eat. forced us to go into freezing cold water every day. The place was a nightmare. Never trust the fn christians.

Phantom Ranch is unarguably the best place on earth for me and so many others. Not only is it a…read morefantastic place to grow in your faith and build lifelong friendships as a camper but as a staff member as well! At Phantom Ranch, you learn so much about God while also having a ton of fun playing games, eating delicious home cooked meals, tubing/banana boating/swimming in the lake, horseback riding, and so much more!! The goal of Phantom Ranch is to help draw people closer to God through camping experiences and this is done so well here. Phantom Ranch has made an eternal impact on so many lives- including my own!

Definitely an amazing summer camp!! I had a great time and had a blast back in 2008 when I went…read morewhen I was a teenager!! Made some friends had a great counselor named Brian!! Overall a great experience with highly recommend the summer camp to anybody!! I wish I would've went another year. I only went for the one year though.

Worked at the camp last summer and was berated by my boss. When I thought I was short $100 on my…read morepaycheck he was laughing behind me about it. He grated me because my story did not add up with a kid's- the kid had told ME a different story and he took it out on me. Awful way to run a camp. I really enjoyed this camp but I cannot believe that he ever thought that was okay.

My daughter has been riding at Sun Fire Stables for 3 years. We approached during COVID looking…read morefor something outdoors, physical, and safe. We found a new home. My daughter rides consistently and the prices are so affordable that I don't mind. She is being taught everything from grooming and tacking and riding to cleaning up, personal responsibility, safety, and riding etiquette. Every lesson is different. There are different types available for riders of different skill level, type, age, and approach. The stable owner and trainer is hands on, patient, funny and so respectful. I am just never anything but impressed with her and the team of workers and volunteers that help her out (including Husband Dean). We had our first birthday party there this year and it put things just up and over the top. I had to do a review. I cannot recommend this place any higher. Its a home away from home. 5 stars and beyond.

From the owner: Professional, knowledgeable, comfortable, family friendly, safety-conscious equine facility…read moreoffering recreational riding lessons for ages 6 and older for all levels and disciplines of riders since 2003. Our facility has indoor & outdoor arenas as well as wooded trails & bridle paths. On-facility fun shows are offered as well as the ability to join the SFS show team that travels to local open horse shows. Jennifer, owner & instructor has an Associate degree in Equine Management, WHC, AQHA, APHA, member and is a certified ARIA instructor for over 20 years with focus on practical, considerate and safe horsemanship. Youth Day Camp is celebrating it 20th anniversary in 2023 & is offered June- August. Leasing is available to students who have ascended in the lesson program and are ready for the next level in their horsemanship. SFS is a one of a kind Equine facility!

All year around they have educational events here, it's a good visiting spot before a casual hike…read moreor a friendly way station on an urban bike ride. Volunteer workers are enthusiastic about ecology, as one might suspect. It's also a nice place for an event, last time there was a reception of some sort being set up. There's a nice patio to relax and sit, the garden like surroundings are very peaceful and inviting. Make it a a point to visit and make use of the Oak Leaf Trail.

My students loved the experience, but the bus expectations were too strict as well as some older…read morestaff not understanding that kids need flexibility if they cannot walk as fast as the group, or if kids want to explore before hearing a lecture. This is natural kid tendencies, but my students were not treated with as much respect as they deserved. Also, we had to wear other people's snow outfits instead of being offered to bring our own. I was not told and students were not told. I hope they fix this policy to polish it up for next year.