I spent 3 summers working here as a college student, and just got back from volunteering for a 5…read moreday session with 7 & 8 year old kids. This camp offers kids from any income level the opportunity to go away to camp. They can learn to swim, climb a tower, perfect their artistic talents and so much more. The leadership program includes wilderness adventures of hiking and canoeing, takes them on college visits, lets them experience how volunteer service feels and gives them to skills to get to a job at the end of the 4 year program. While the kids think they are just having fun, the real goal is to give them the skills and desire to further their education...college or vocational...and break the cycle of poverty. It also is a wonderful work experience for young adults. Teaching them responsibility, exposing them to diversity and hopefully influencing their attitudes about the potential of all children if they are just given the opportunities and skills needed to succeed. If you are thinking of sending your kids to camp, SFC is a nurturing environment that will challenge them. They'll walk through the woods and sing songs around campfires. They'll make friends and learn the value of teamwork. They'll spend hours in the library and try new foods. They'll grow up with camp their second home. Start them young and keep sending them back.

All of my kids have been going through their program. Two of them have completed their program and…read moreare moving on to counselors in training. Not sure where they would be without the experience and leadership training that they received!

This has been a hidden secret for decades. I was born and raised in the area and my mother lived…read morehere her whole life and did not know about it until I saw it in the AZA reciprocity list. They had a golf cart and private driver to accommodate me and my my moms mobility needs and we saw so many great foxes and wolves. They have plenty of room for them to roam making it like a natural habitat. Also nearby is Lone Elk Park (free) and the Wild Bird Sanctuary (small fee) worth checking out.

Keeper for a day was freakin amazing! It was a personal, behind the scenes. Would definitely do it…read moreagain!

The microphone can't play is a very extravagant and fun experience for my son. All the counselors…read morehad fun names and words that that you would call them it's especially fun because you get to do archery swimming soccer basketball and more. I would definitely recommend for your kid to have a fun overnight camp this summer. -Kates son

From the owner: YMCA Camp Lakewood is a premier overnight summer camp in Potosi, MO, serving kids and teens ages…read more6-16. Located on 5,200 wooded acres with a private lake, we offer unforgettable experiences through traditional camps, specialty camps, leadership programs, and mini camps. Activities include archery, horseback riding, zip-lining, swimming, rock climbing, crafts, and more -- all led by caring staff in a safe, inclusive environment. Whether it's a camper's first time away from home or their fifth summer with us, Camp Lakewood builds confidence, independence, and lifelong friendships through adventure and fun.

We had our grandson's birthday at We Rock the Spectrum in Edwardsville and thoroughly enjoyed…read moreeverything about it. Brandy, the owner, was very pleasant and assisted us in setting up the decorations. The kids had a blast playing in the safe and fun environment while the parents and guests were able to talk while watching their children have fun. The floor plan is perfect with one way in and out through the party room. We'll be back for sure. I just wish the adults could play too, haha.

We had such a great time. My granddaughter, 2 1/2 and my grandson 6 months, loved it. I thought he…read morewouldn't have anything to do. I was wrong. Swings and light up toys. What a fun day. We will be back.

Grateful doesn't adequately capture our family's appreciation for Camp Jumpstart. Our daughter,…read morewho also struggles with an intellectual disability, was given an enormous gift this Summer -- the opportunity to reclaim her sense of self-worth and build life long healthy habits. She was a camper for eight weeks and her personal transformation was remarkable. She gained much more than the 23 pounds she lost -- confidence, discipline, new friends, a set of "tools", and a sunny outlook on life. She is committed to continuing-on with what she's learned at camp and we are supporting her by fully modeling and adopting the same lifestyle. Thank you Jean, Jeremy,,camp staff and counselors -- you are life savers. Jean - your good name is invoked regularly at the kitchen table. To anyone considering this camp: we found this to be a safe and exceptionally well-run organization. Important caveat: Jean expects full engagement not only from the campers but also from parents and siblings as well. That was a deep attraction for us!

Camp Jump Start is an absolute blessing to those that attend, as well as the families of the…read morecampers. We were feeling desperate and scared...we knew change had to happen for our daughter, truly for all of us in the family....and it needed to happen outside of our home. When we found Camp Jump Start we knew it was our solution. The environment of unyielding encouragement, focus on self awareness, positive emotional mantras and the ability to find resilience in herself has changed her. From the very first phone call after one week, we could hear the change in her voice....the hope in her words. It literally brought us to tears. She left camp after 4 weeks, having lost 20 lbs, but looking like she felt 100 lbs lighter, with a spirit of accomplishment that allowed her to know she could do "it"- whatever it was. Jean and her staff at Camp Jump Start truly care about making change, one child at a time. The mission is clear, unyielding, supportive and successful- in so many more ways than numbers on a scale. They have our continued support, gratefulness and recommendation.

This is the most beautiful pottery studio that I have ever had the pleasure to take a class in…read more The instructors are very talented and friendly. I have already learned in a month, several new techniques I did not learn in four years of classes in other studios. The best of the best equipment. The studio itself is beautiful, roomy and comfortable. Best thing happening in West County, or really in all of St Louis County.

From the owner: Located in Wildwood MO, specializing in art classes for ceramics, pottery, structure arts and…read morecrafts, Raku firing, and open art studio. Special event venues for families, businesses, churches, retreats, weddings, reunions, team building, you name it! Give us a call to collaborate on your ideas for unique outing! (Potters Wheel Pottery Classes, Art Classes, Hand-building classes, Open Studio, Guided Open Studio, Relaxing Art Studio, Glaze Firing, Raku Firing, Beginners and Advanced Ceramics)

I had my horse at valley mount ranch from August 2024-February 2025. we moved closer to my house…read morefor a few months then came back to valley mount. we LOVE the atmosphere at valley mount ranch. There is very little-no drama and everyone I mean EVERYONE is so so kind and respectful. we have never had any issues here. Danyel and Matt are the best people. they are the only people(along with my boss) that I 100% trust with my horses. 100% reccomend valley mount.

Danyell and Matt the managers are both so kind and knowledgeable. I feel so grateful they are there…read moreto take care of my horses. The Facility is well kept and has all the necessarily amenities onsite and trail riding at Forest 44. My horses love the large turn outs, and we enjoy the friendly boarders. Heard they are starting a new lesson program as well!!

We do the kids summer camp here each year for the past 2 years. Our kids (6 yo girl and 10 yo boy)…read morelove going to taste buds. They always come home with unique treats even on the chocolate camps. We would love to come here for an adults cooking class but definitely requires pre-planning! Overall - love the cooking camp for kids!

This was such a fun experience since Dierbergs stopped doing it when Covid hit and there's a ton of…read moreclasses between Valentines, couples, family, even kids classes! However, the seating is kind of weird because you're all lined up where the location should have the tables in a square around the Chef so that you can see what the chef is doing and mimic with the chef is doing instead of getting up and sitting down getting up and sitting down. So almost like a large island style shape in a square around the Chef presentation table. Hope this makes sense but there is a lot of getting up and sitting down. For the cost, you really do not get a lot of food so I would highly recommend not planning on this being your dinner I was disappointed and did not mention that we would be sitting with someone else and so if you are a germ phobic , this is definitely not for you. We made pasta and everyone at our table contributed to making the pasta with their hands, and it really made me feel uncomfortable. They provide everything for the recipes they do not offer any drinks minus water. Everything else is BYOB. This is a great experience. I recommend it just a heads up on what to expect.

The Goddard School is in its own class of amazingness. You definitely get above what you pay for…read more(while the prices are higher than your average daycare, it is well worth it). Do not let the price make your final answer. Perks of Goddard: - Every teacher has a college degree - Your child will be in or around six months of his age, like my daughter is in a 3 - 3 1/2 room and she is almost 3 1/2. This is a huge factor to consider, not only will your child be learning everything they should at this milestone, they will be with there peers in the same age group all day long, you don't get this at any other childcare facility much less public school system setting. This is where your child will grow and thrive because they aren't stuck in a group of kids that range from a few months old to 5. - Structure - i can't say enough about how structure makes a huge attitude adjustment and just a good flow for your kiddo. Having a daily schedule and it being the same is a great routine for anyone even if your 30 or 80! - Nutrition - they have a monthly planner you can get and it will let you know exactly what your kid is eating daily. - Activities - there is a weekly themed activity. I remember one in particular such as learning about fire and what not, and they actually had a firetruck come out for a day for the kiddos to see. - Therapies - If your child has any sort of therapies that need addressed, you can have your own therapist come in at anytime and provide therapy for your child, they usually have a space that they can go to to provide care. These are just what I can think of at the moment! This place is beyond amazing...if you even just tour it you will not want to go anywhere else. If its even within or more than $100 of your budgeted amount...you should cut off a luxury item and give your kid some top notch care. Kuddos to Goddard...I hope I can keep my job long enough to keep my toddler in here until she graduates and goes to kindegarten.

This place is so awesome!! I can't believe I don't have a review on here already, they are so good…read morewith our little Aowyn! the first day there she was still on a bottle and at the end of the day, no joke, I was getting rid of all our bottles and using new sippy cups! Aowyn has been going to Goddard on and off now for the last 3 years and she always seems to develope awesome new skills and such while attending there. There are so many good things I have to say about this school, and oh yes I will go on, But if i miss anything I am truley sorry! lets start with the falcutly, they ROCK!, every morning they are always happy to see us and aowyn is just as excited to see them. I swear during interviews, morning person, must be a requirment! Always friendly and always there to help in anyway possible!! The school is very clean and rooms are always in order. somehow even rooms occupied with kids and the kids playing there isn't a mess to be found! I need to figure out how they do it! the playground and area to play outside seems just like the perfect amount of space and equipment! nothing cluttered, and there is ample amount of room to get the kids stretch out there legs. The price is very affordable, It can seem on the high end, but these are people who actually TEACH your child things, not just have them in their home for the day. I can't put a price on how my little girl is becoming so smart and the hours are awesome, and always open! :)

very traumatizing the way the animals are kept and taken care of. inappropriate living spaces for…read moreexotic animals. do not support. the alaskan fox that couldn't move from bone degenerative disease they were hoping was "pregnant" made me nauseous so i had to leave.

I've been here about 5 times now with daughters and for the price it's very good. There's nothing…read moreelse like it this close to Sullivan where we live.