Rescue Ranch

(7 reviews)

We went for a Girl Scout trip with our troop Staff was amazing ! I hope to one day send my daughter…read morefor a week one day.

Both of my kids attended Camp Cheerio last summer (July 2016) for one week sessions. They had…read morenever been to sleepaway camp before so mommy was nervous. My son was 10 and my daughter 13 their first summer at Camp Cheerio. They both had a wonderful time and will return this summer for two weeks. We chose Camp Cheerio because both my husband and his mother had attended this camp and had good memories. Also, the price is reasonable compared to some other sleep-away programs we've checked out. The cost per kid is $2,060.00 for two weeks. The shorter one got a $50.00 sibling discount. We just filled out the kids activity forms for this summer and they have so many programs to choose from. My son loves outdoor stuff so he has hiking as his first choice and my daughter is into horses at the moment and is looking forward to riding. The mountain setting is idyllic and the bunks and facilities look clean and well maintained. My daughter the foodie said the food was excellent. All of the counselors were welcoming and smiling. Weird experience being from New York and South Florida but I guess people actually are friendly in other places. The camper check in program ran smoothly. Read all the stuff on the website before heading there and you won't have any trouble.

Camp Sky Ranch

As a teenager back in mid 1960's I had the awesome experience to be a month long camper at this…read morebeautiful location. The Sharp family owned and operated it for many years to help develop mature youth. Sometimes I have flashbacks of swimming, riding horses and campfires singing,

Camp Dickenson

Camp Dickenson is truly my favorite little corner of this crazy world. I cannot say enough about…read morethe staff there, and how much they pour into each and every camper/volunteer. The way you feel the Holy Spirit move there is unlike anything else.

From the owner: Experience community and the great outdoors at Camp Dickenson. Our goal is to provide Christian…read moreHospitality where all guests feel welcomed and loved during their time with us. Accredited to provide summer camp programs, group retreats, outdoor programming, and RV camping, we look forward to serving your family or group.

Merriwood Christian Camp

both of my daughters have attended Merriwood Christian Camp in the past and it's been a wonderful…read moreexperience for both of them. The only reason my girls aren't enrolled this year, is because the camp dates are sold out.

From the owner: Summer youth camp providing quality summer camp for all ages, rising 1st graders through graduating…read more12th graders. Age specific programming. Camper/Counselor relationship. Small groups. Featuring blob, splash track, climbing wall, high ropes course, team building, canoes and paddle boats, outdoor cooking, model rocketry, Bible Classes, outdoor pool (in summer), biking, bounce house, nature trail walks, fishing, and more depending on age group. Day and Overnight retreats available in spring and fall.

Camp Hanes YMCA

(7 reviews)

This is probably the best day camp for kings in the triad and surrounding areas. According to my…read morekid it is! The staff is all young, patient, and mostly former campers. The location is awesome! They have a 150 foot banana slide into the water! There's excellent camaraderie with teams, tasks, and skill building. And when my kid goofed the swim test the first time, he asked and they built up his confidence and he passed it the second time. Such grace and respect being taught all day. Outside almost all day with well-deserved breaks. It's about 30 minutes north of Winston Salem and a bus picks up and drops the kids back in the city!

Spring break camp was phenomenal for my kiddo. He didn't participate in everything, but that was at…read morehis choice. He had a blast and loved the counselors!

KPAC - Kristie Phillips Athletic Center

(2 reviews)

My daughter has gone to KPAC for 7 years, beginning at preschool and now as an optional level…read moregymnast. The coaches are like family to us. This is a wonderful facility with a caring staff. Your gymnast has every opportunity to accomplish whatever her goals are...from recreational to optional levels and elite competition as well. We love Kristie Phillips Athletic Center!

KPAC offers training for toddlers up to Elite Level gymnasts. Led by former Olympian Kristie…read morePhillips-Bannister and head coach Geoff Stafford and supported by a dedicated & knowledgeable coaching staff.

Club SciKidz

Jacki with Club SciKidz Lake Norman is absolutely excellent! She cares SO much about the kids and…read moreis passionate about stem and steam programs for youth. I highly recommend her and the program for any families with kids who are looking for an excellent program, schools who would like to add enhancement for their students, and teens or adults looking for flexible jobs! I can't recommend Jacki and her team enough! She even brings fun to networking groups! Check out the photo below where she's doing a fun experiment for a WIN Lake Norman!

From the owner: We believe we have the most extensive science enrichment offering in the world…read more Club SciKidz, was founded on the principle that parents want to provide their children with exciting, challenging, and life impacting academic enrichment experiences. Our company is committed to demonstrating how science works in the real world by providing activities in veterinary medicine, robotics, forensics, video game creation, food science, paleontology, engineering, chemistry and biology, astronomy, oceanography, emergency medicine, and special effects. Our unique science programs are designed to meet the needs of children ages 4-15. Carefully researched science lessons help engage students in observation, measurement, identification of properties, and experimentation involving life, earth, and physical science concepts. Each unit is rigorously researched by science educators with the help of teachers and children. The results are lessons that students enjoy and genuinely learn from.

Cedar Farm Rescue

(3 reviews)

We adopted 'Shazam' (now named Snoopy) from Cedar Farm about 8 weeks ago. We could not be happier…read morewith our new addition! Tony at Cedar Farm is AMAZING. No one cares for these dogs like Tony. He is devoted to finding the most suitable home for these pups, and, in the meantime, he provides a stable, nurturing haven for them. Our 11-year old son and Snoopy are the best of friends! We can't thank Tony enough!!!

We wanted to adopt a dog that was going to get along with our cat. Very few rescue places provide…read moreinformation on how good dogs are with cats. Cedar Farms does and with the help of Tony we found a dog that works for us as well as gets along with our cat. They give you information on well the dog does with other dogs, cats, and kids along with energy level. We could not be happier with our pet and how well he fits into our family.

Carolina Harbor Waterpark

3.4

(16 reviews)

The water park is a fantastic way to beat the heat and relax away from the roller coasters, and…read morethis was my first time checking out Paul Metto's Dockside Bar in the adult pool area. The space itself is really nice and even features live music, which adds a great touch. Seating is pretty limited, though, so I'd highly recommend renting a cabana if you visit on a busy day. Unfortunately, the bar service left a lot to be desired. The area was packed, and they only had two bartenders who were a bit slow, especially considering the crowd size. Even though a manager eventually jumped in to help, the line was still taking up to 30 minutes. We actually wanted to buy more drinks, but the wait just wasn't worth it. The frozen drinks are incredibly refreshing on a hot day, but the slow service definitely made them harder to enjoy. I am hoping this improves as this was one of the reasons to get a season pass.

Came to the Waterpark on a Friday around 12:30 pm and visited their adult pool Bar "Paul Metto's…read moreBoathouse Bar" I loved it! Great music and ambiance. Plenty of lounge chairs to choose from and plenty of swimming places in the pool. They have about 4 tabletops in the pool which once it gets busy, it will be hard to snag a spot there. They do have plenty of bar seating and benches inside and around the pool to sit down as well. They do not offer food so you will need to go outside the pool Bar area to purchase some food. They have everything from beers, seltzers, frozen cocktails, and canned wine. Definitely something fun to do on a summer weekend. After, you can always walk the theme park and enjoy some rides afterwards. Love it! They do offer cabanas as well and they offer food if you rent a cabana. This is located immediately to your right when you enter through the Waterpark entrance.

Jocko’s Mini Golf

(8 reviews)

Course was fine but lackluster. It could use a theme that should include animals. The downside is…read morethat it closes at 9pm. We were on hole 15 at 9. They let us finish but it was unsettling to continue after closing. Please stay open later!

Staff was great and my 6yr old nephew enjoyed himself. Getting snow biz at the end of the game was…read morethe best way to end our night. Also the blue water and volcano was my nephews favorite things there

Ramsey Creek Park

3.7

(46 reviews)

Got to the park today to take my grandsons fishing and it was closed for repairs. There mom has…read morebeen checking the website for a week now no mention that pier was closed.

My husband recently ran a 5K here and was excited to show me the park. It was my first time and I…read morewas impressed by the cleanliness, plentiful seating and children's playground. This is a nice park to take kids to for something to do. They had signs saying you shouldn't enter the water in certain places, but people seemed to ignore those. Lots of laughs and splashing heard as we walked around. :) They have several restrooms which were pretty clean for the most part also, which was a good thing. Parking is plentiful, but how close you can park depends on how crowded it is. We were initially directed to an overflow lot but just as we got out of the car, some spaces opened up in the main lot so we were able to move. I believe you can also get on a chartered boat here to go on Lake Norman. Nice place, we will return.

Carolina Ninja Academy

4.8

(8 reviews)

Seemed like a great spot for kids to have fun indoors! Thought it was cool to see that there are…read morekids who actually come here to learn and compete as well. I was here for a birthday party. The toddler area seemed pretty minimal and the kids seemed bored and wanted to be in the area with the bigger kids. Employees were friendly and did a good job monitoring kids during play.

We had a great experience at Ninja Nation during their open gym promo day (half off regular…read moreadmission!). The location was easy to find, and the parking lot was spacious and well-kept. Inside, the facility was clean and organized with a solid variety of obstacles for the kids -- and even adults -- to enjoy. Everything felt safe, and it ended up being a great workout for the whole family! The staff was friendly and informative from the moment we walked in. Signing waivers was easy with multiple desktops available, and there were snacks for sale and a comfortable sitting area for parents to relax and watch. I also really appreciated the clean restrooms -- especially that they had a changing table, which made things much easier with my 7-month-old. I want to give a shout-out to a young girl on staff who was so sweet and attentive to my daughter. She helped supervise the kids and made sure they were having fun and staying safe. Unfortunately, the team doesn't wear name tags and I didn't think to ask for her name, but she stood out! Two male team members also stepped in to help my husband with quick demonstrations and explained how to complete certain obstacles -- which was super helpful. My only small critique would be the limited space for the 1-3-year-old area. It seemed more suitable for children 1 and under. All in all, we had a wonderful time and will definitely be back!

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