Camp Ohiyesa is an AMAZING experience for most young teens offering a host of outdoor activities…read moreand new friendships. They also learn about working together as a team and core values as a person. I HIGHLY recommend visiting Camp "O" and signing up your child for the 2027 season.

My daughter has been attending camp here for the last 5 years. This place has given her so many…read morememories. The staff is always wonderful and organized. The counselors are positive and caring and they take great care of the kids. They have so many activities. My daughter has also really enjoyed the food options. It's a great camp.

My experience with Detroit City Camp has been mediocre at best. I've had such a difficult time…read moretrying to find a reputable and accountable summer camp program for my daughter, the process has literally been frustrating. I found Detroit City Camp through a mother that recommended the program in my neighborhood. We were actually enrolled with another program and they abruptly closed due to an unorganized program structure. Anyhow, City Camp seemed to be a great alternative. They are affordable ($85 a week with an additional $50 for before and aftercare if needed) and based on their website and the conversation I had with the Assistant Director; pretty organized with regard to their curriculum. My biggest concern and issue relates to their accountability to parents with regard to communicating financial matters. I read through all the requirements, policies, and procedures with regard to enrollment and weekly payments. I actually pay two weeks in advance to be sure I'm on time. I received an invoice one week (Monday) and reconciled it against my payments. I found that two payments weren't applied and I had a credit for aftercare I didn't need. I printed all my documents and made copies for myself and the center. I called the number listed; 313-330-6206 (BTW, this is the only number available for parents to call). This is a cell phone number that should not be used for business purposes and I'll tell you why. I called and I spoke with a young lady (could have been a volunteer) and I let her know my concern relating to the discrepancy with my bill. She stated I would need to speak with someone face to face about my concern. I asked if there was an email address I could send my receipts too, she stated no. I asked if someone was available for me to speak with at that moment and she replied no one was available. She then instructed me to provide my information in the morning. I reiterated that I arrive early in the morning; 7:15 to 7:30am and would someone be available, she stated yes. Sheria, Oliva, or Sonya would be available to speak with at that time. I arrived the next morning and too my surprise, no one was available and no one (not even the financial secretary) could assist me. I asked for a contact number, no one could provide me with one for the Directors. I asked could I leave my number, for someone to call me, they wouldn't take it. I asked could I leave my documents, the suggested I leave it with someone who could help me. I grew more and more frustrated with the lack of accountability and consideration. The lady in the "office" stated someone would be available the next morning around 7:30am if I wanted to speak with someone. I requested them to please let the individual know I would be seeking their assistance. They stated they would, however didn't ask for no identifiable information (name, number, child's name), ughhh! The next day I arrived, and again, no one was available to see me. I asked the lady again (same lady I spoke to the day prior) if the Director was available, she stated no (and made no eye contact). I asked whether she provided them my message she stated she hadn't spoken with anyone...UGGHHHH!!!! That day I called the cell phone number provided on their website. I requested to speak with a Director, I spoke with Olivia. Olivia was pretty defensive as to why the two payments weren't applied...which didn't help me at all. My child's name was enclosed on both receipts. My frustration was clearly visible now. My rant began. I shared my entire experience with regard to trying to reconcile my account. I shared my expectations were clearly unmet. I voiced concern with having to track down information and no follow-up from their end. Olivia stated I could email my correspondents to her. I did, however never received any follow-up or response resulting from sending her the correspondences. Overall, the individuals I've spoken to have been horrible representatives on behalf of this program. I grew more and more frustrated with having to deal with excuses, and finger pointing. All I wanted to do was ensure my account was reconciled and that the company acknowledged my credit. I finally received that via my last conversation with Olivia after called her (she did not call me). I still have not received any written document pertaining to anything I've provided. Ugggh!!!! Please keep all your receipts and hope you NEVER have to call a program Director.

One of the best camps in Michigan where the kids have unforgettable fun and amazing time. Most…read moreimportantly positive lifetime experience. This year the teaming with World in America to help the kids to think globally and act locally Nada Dalgamouni Global Education Director The International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit

My sons have been coming here for a couple of years and they love it! They have a huge variety of…read moreinteresting camps (e,g, circus, Lego, nerf, art, movie making and all kinds of instructional sports options) that run in the mornings. They also have pre and after camp care so they can be there all day. They have tons of activities including a climbing wall, putt-putt, water activities, field trips and sports. Your kids will come home tired and happy. The counsellors are great (many of them are teachers) and keep it fun for the kids. Sign up early in the spring as the more popular camps fill up fast. Well worth the cost ( which is similar to what we would pay a babysitter) because it keeps them active and engaged all day.

My kids are on their third year attending the summer program at BGC and we've been pretty happy…read more There were a few instances last year of behavioral issues with kids not being addressed, but I met with the director and things improved. The program is very reasonable IF you don't need extra hours (regular hours are only 10-4). After extra hours and add on extracurriculars for 2 kids, I end up spending about $2400 for 7 weeks. Meals are not provided. Kids are split into age appropriate groups. Sports and other activities are offered.

This place has definitely taken a beating over the years. That said; it has a nice sized gym,…read moregaming tables, gaming consoles, tablets and PC and many other amenities to keep kids of all ages occupied. I have only been here for Chinese ethnic events, so I have never met any of the regular staff, so my review is based solely on the state and contents of the facility.

Well maintained nature center with a variety of animals to see and learn about. Delightful self…read moreguided walking path. We spent about an hour and a half exploring.

The Howell nature center absolutely blew my mind! The play place was very well thought out and just…read morephenomenal! There were so many different activities and places for the kids to play imaginatively. From the Burde blind to the stump jump in the massive treehouse with the hidden swings underneath, it is a child's dream playground. I can't wait to keep him back here and discover all the little things. We enjoyed seeing the animal ambassadors, especially Blue the turkey and it was a really good lesson to my kids about not domesticating wild animals. I wish it was easier to see some of the animals and some of them are mislabeled, especially on the side by the playground. Special tip; if you have a library card, the Howell nature center has a free pass with the Michigan activity pass. You can reserve for up to four people in your family. This is an absolutely amazing deal and we had a blast. Additional tip- pack a sack lunch and enjoy the picnic tables up at the steep hill by the fox and the deer. It's very peaceful and scenic and a wonderful place for the kids to run around safely, see the animals, and have a nice picnic lunch in the semi shade.

Very fun day camp for our 8 yr old granddaughter! She learned to groom, tack, and ride a horse…read more The program includes educational and fun activities every day; a really well-balanced schedule that keeps the girls engaged and active. She made friends and grew in confidence. We highly recommend this day camp.

Caring teachers who go above and beyond and truly love the kids. My son loves going to daycare. He…read moreenjoys the curriculum and is always doing creative activities.

I have twin boys who needed last minute child care for summer due to an oversight by Child Care…read moreNetwork; I spoke with Rachel & Danielle who were extra helpful in getting all the registration forms together for me in such short notice! We then experienced a minor complication regarding the boys' age group (by no fault of ISW, but CCN). Once again Danielle swiftly did all she could to remedy the situation and somehow find room for two extra children! As a single mom, you can imagine I was extremely stressed. Danielle, Brittany & Rachel all miraculously made this hasty, unexpected transition run smoothly! Since the boys have been attending day care at ISW, they've learned so much! They've made several new friends & have had many new experiences! I love the pictures sent to my email almost daily showing the fun & education experienced by my boys. They have so much fun in the classroom with everyone including Mr Bobby, Mr Jay, and Miss Brittany!!!

We did the day camp since we live in Ann Arbor and expected more for the cost. Parts of the robot…read morekit were broken at the start, and our son finished the build early in the week. From Wednesday to Friday there was a lot of video game time and not much structured activity. He enjoys this kind of camp but felt it "wasn't worth the money," and we agreed.

We sent our son to ID Tech Camp at University of Michigan last year and he had a blast! He learned…read morea lot about designing your own RPG. He came home with the game he designed and had some trouble getting it to work on his computer. But my son is a bit of a geek and loves to try and figure out these technical problems. He was able to and now has the game installed on his computer. The camp is definitely not cheap. We decided to send him strictly to day camp because it save us $500. Note to ID Staff: that is pricey for 4 night stay! We are lucky because we have relatives near the university and they were able to take care of our son for the week he was at camp. The teachers are young college students/graduates and were very knowledgeable and engaging with the students. No stuffy professors here. They were also very careful with our children's safety and the parents had to follow the rules when picking up and dropping off the kids for camp. I appreciated that. Our son said the food was just ok. But really, we didn't expect a 5 course meal to be served to him. These are kids. Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, turkey sandwich is really all that the kids want. We are planning another adventure at ID Tech camp this year. Programming in Java. He is really looking forward to attending again this year. Yes, this camp is a bit expensive but we put a little money aside each pay check so we can send our kids to camp each summer. Our boys know that we save all year to send them to camp. This is a good lesson for them to learn as well. When you budget for camp it makes it an easier decision to send them. Especially when they ask and want to go to camp.