Holy cow! We just attended a 4 year old birthday party here and it was incredible. Everything is…read moreover the top decorated like a jungle or rain forest. They have tons of cool animals, mostly reptiles and sea animals but also some birds and an armadillo. All the employees seemed super passionate about their job, they were great with the kids, and they facilitated the party well. There was plenty of space for the kids and their families and I'd say the adults were as engaged in the activities as the kids. There was free time for the kids to look at all the exhibits, the charismatic host brought out a lizard, an armadillo, a boa, and a cayman to teach us about and let the kids touch. There was time for pizza and a dinosaur egg hunt. Everything was clean and they did a great job sanitizing between animals and doing hand washes before food.

Amazing staff! From the first hand knowledge and professionalism of/with the animals to the…read morebirthday party set up and picture taking! Simply splendid!

This is a fabulous camp! My daughter (now 12) went for the first time last year, on her own without…read moreknowing anyone beforehand, and loved it so much she wanted to come for every session this summer. This is a great, old school outdoor camp. Kids get to choose their activities each day--they can go swimming, catch frogs, play in mud, splash in the Gunpowder River, go canoeing or hiking, etc. It is loosely structured enough that can explore, follow their own interests, and use their imaginations. There are mixed age groups and it's amazing to see how kind and supportive the older kids are to the younger kids. The counselors (mostly former campers I think) are hilarious, energetic, creative, kind. Don, a former teacher who has run the camp for over 40 years, is very thoughtful and reflective and the kids love him. This camp gives kids the space to discover their own confidence, creativity, initiative, and it's really really FUN!!!

Nature Camps is THE "nature camp". For nearly a decade, the highlight of our two daughters' summers…read morehas been attending Nature Camps. Starting with Nature Camps' "Little Feet" program, they have grown through the Day Camp and, for the first time, this past summer, "Teen Adventure". The counselors' skills in facilitating each child's personal development and ability to connect with people and the environment around them are astoundingly spectacular. I've lost count of the time I've found myself using the word "magical" to describe how Nature Camps is able to reveal, respect and develop children's best selves. Pick up and drop off at Nature Camps' rustic, wooded location in Monkton offers parents an opportunity to connect with their children and participate in fun activities like "Big Circle". (The (optional) van service from Greenspring Station and/or ad hoc carpools offers other options for families who'd prefer to reduce their own driving time.) In these ways, Nature Camps' values and opportunities outweigh the factors of cost and convenience. Our family's favorite part of each two-week session is the Family Overnight. Overnight activities include a potluck supper followed by entertainment from campers and staff as well as family and friends followed by activities like as night hikes, crafts, and singing by a campfire. The following morning, parents and younger campers are served breakfast prepared by older campers (and staff).

The Absolute WORST camp ever!! My kid camp home with bruises and bloody nose!! The owner tried to…read morecover it up!!!! Instead of telling me. Don't send your kids here if you expect transparency and SAFETY!!!! The owner lacks INTEGRITY!!!

we had the pleasure of working with Scigenie in a workshop setting. Kids of all ages--preschool…read morethru 4th graders--were enamored with the experience. It was fun, it was educational, and it was hands on! The workers obviously loved kids, were so engaging, and were saintly on how many questions they answered. Cannot say enough good things!

Red Barn Ranch is such an amazing place for kids to learn, play, and just be kids! From the moment…read moreyou arrive, the environment feels positive, welcoming, and full of energy. You can immediately tell the staff genuinely care about every single child. The team is not only incredibly friendly but also super professional. Everything is organized, safe, and thoughtfully run. During summer camp, there's so much for kids to do, and it's all designed to work for kids of all ages. Whether you have a kindergartener or a 5th grader, there's something engaging, fun, and challenging for everyoneI It's the perfect mix of adventure, creativity, and outdoor play. I seriously can't say enough good things about Red Barn... it's such a special place!

Max and the counselors at RBR went above and beyond to give us the absolute best time. The ropes…read morecourse was awesome, the pool and slides were fantastic, the ATV's were a blast, they even had goats! What a great camp they have built! I just wish I had more time there to keep exploring all the fun activities. Thanks RBR, can't wait to go back!!

This is such a beautiful place. Well maintained, clean stables and absolutely gorgeous healthy…read morehorses. My 7 year old granddaughter just attended camp here and I cannot say enough about how impressed I am. She has never been around horses and knew nothing about them prior to camp. She learned so much in one week and had so much fun so my son enrolled her for another week. The young ladies heading the camp are knowledgeable and professional. If you are looking for a camp for your child or a place to take lessons, this is the place to go!

I had two children attend this camp last year and they had a wonderful time. They were always very…read moreexcited to tell me what a great time they had and what they did that day. With the wide variety of adventure activities (rock climbing, rafting, kayaking, etc.) to various sports and games my kids absolutely loved it. Communication was great and was good to know they had a 3:1 staffer/student ratio for the more adventurous activities. If we didn't move they would be going this summer. Also, my children are not the most sporty types but they really enjoyed the sports and game times they had each day. They had other options to the more competitive sports games but they still stayed active. It sounded like it was a more laid back fun atmosphere and a very positive experience overall!

From the owner: Sports & Adventure Camp is a blended camp that offers wide variety of activities. Each camp day…read morecombines traditional sports and games with water, land and air adventure activities.

We had the worst experience with this camp. No proper communication to confirm our registration…read more They moved the location of the camp without communication. We were unable to contact anyone. Email responses took up to a week. Upon cancelation they told us it takes 4 -6 WEEKS to refund. Absolutely never going back.

Visiting from out of town, I walked in as a guest and went to the swimming pool, swam laps for 30…read moreminutes, spent 10 minutes in the steam sauna, then showered. It was clean and accommodating.Missie C

Camp Wabanna has been the location for our organization's annual retreat for nearly 7 years. We…read moreusually have up to 70 middle and high school students attend. It's great to have a space where you can be outdoors and have good old fashioned fun. Our kiddies love the giant swing and bonfire where we make s'mores. The staff is courteous, helpful and very well organized. The location is affordable and they respond well to critical feedback. For example, when we provided feedback that the food was not good during last year's stay, they made sure that the food was much better this year. The only complaint is that their reservation policy only allows scheduling for groups of over 100 attendees in two year blocks. Unfortunately, despite us being loyal, repeat customers, we are only able to schedule in single year increments. As a result, there is no availability for the timeframe that we need next year and we will be looking for another location.

I cannot believe how much fun we had this day! My work has been funding children to come to camp…read morehere every Summer for many years. We send clients here for overnight visits and fun. Our staff has team building events every year and why not here since everyone else we work with has gone. Such a beautiful location on the water! We have a large staff so came in groups on different days. I don't think I've ever laughed so hard and had so much fun until this day! Huge GIANT swing, swings you 50 feet in the air. I'm not afraid of heights but the drop does drop your stomach! A pulley and strong men hoist you up, you release your rope and swing. So fun! Team building in the gym, dance off, races and sillyness. The staff was amazing! If your organization is looking for something to bring your staff together, this is it! You will not be disappointed!