Fun camp! Came here in college for weekend retreats, now returning 30 years later as a counselor…read morefor high school retreats. Nice lodges that can fit 15-100 easily, several 16-bed bunkhouses, fireplaces, outdoor bonfire pits, nice bathroom/showers. Trails, outdoor swimming pool & frisbee golf.

From the owner: Camping and Retreat Center Summer Camp…read moreYouth and children's ministries Adult Ministry Outdoor living

We did the Sky Tours Zip lines here twice now. We really enjoy it, great guides, and 2 hours of…read morefun. Great for day trips. They now added full moon night zips, and we will be back! This is on the grounds of the old Union Electric fairgrounds, and the guides add a historical overview as part of the zip. Don't forget to tip your guides as they are often putting themselves through school.

My hubby and I had a blast with Max and Jake during the Sky Tours Zip line! They were hilarious and…read moremade the trip a lot of fun! Celebrating our anniversary and it was definitely worth the trip!!!

Now I'm only 10, but I love camp shalom, first it's super fun but I only went to it I was in 2nd…read moregrade so some of this might not be there anymore, but from what I remember there was arts and craft. we made lanyards and other things and there was a rock wall to. We all would sleep in cabins and the bunk beds we slept in where really good so I hope this helped.

This place was not what I expected at all, but honestly that just added to my experience and made…read moreit funnier. Upon walking into my cabin, I started to die laughing because of how bare it was. I should mention that our door was extremely hard to open and we had to thrust ourselves upon it to open it. Needless to say, if there was a fire I don't think we would make it. Also, our windows were nailed shut, further decreasing our chances of survival. We turned on our heater because it was about 40° outside and began to smell something burning. However, we left for dinner and when we came back our cabin was still standing, so it should be safe. There is also a smoke alarm, so hopefully you'll hear it and try and get the door open before you die of smoke inhalation. Overall I enjoyed staying here because all of my basic needs were met and the cabin was laughibly bad. I would stay here again.

Beautiful center - a hidden gem in my opinion! I attended a Yelp event here and absolutely fell in…read morelove! Great trails, relaxing areas, and I love that they offer events through out the season! Definitely a great place to visit for some rest and relaxation among nature!

If you haven't been out for a while, time to check out the new Nature Center about 1/2 mile from…read morethe old building. Environmentally friendly with many displays. Check their website for more info. They have a new room in the rear in which you can hear the birds in the backyard through microphones installed outside. Many activities for families, nature hikes, naturalist talks. Much to see.

My review is about the overnight/resident camp. This camp is so far off of what is advertised on…read morethe website and apparently no amount of research (I thought I was thorough) can prepare you. There were only 2 cabins of children... one boys, one girls, all ages, attached, with one female counselor between the 2, so connecting doors were left open at night. After the day campers left, that one counselor was also the lifeguard, the activities director, the cook. There were ZERO campfires in the evenings. Instead they were put in front of a movie 3 of the 5 nights... with microwaved s'mores and frozen pizza one night. They did not get to pick their activities... horseback riding, archery, games, sports, outdoor cooking, fishing were not offered. They attended prescribed activities that were mostly the same every day. There was no teambuilding, no traditions, no fun clubs, nothing that we were expecting. Kids told to 'stop crying' if they were homesick. I even emailed prior with a couple questions that would have given the perfect opportunity to set the expectation and let the parent decide if this type of environment was right for our children. So disappointed in this camp, which I know USED to be good bc I went there as a kid. So disappointed in the YMCA for not doing better and for ruining my daughter's idea of overnight camp.

Nick is the best part of Camp Abe Lincoln. He's the director but I say the best part because of the…read moreCORE Values he instills into our children. Our daughter Danika has been going to the overnight camps going on her 6th summer now. It being closed last year due to the pandemic was probably the worst transition our daughter went thru during these uncertain times. If you live in the Quad Cities the you heard the scream from Danika's mouth when she heard "Papa Smurfs "voice when I answered the phone. We drop our little girl off & her dad cries every time cuz this is his baby but we know she's safe & she comes home with so much knowledge & understanding. She feels so peaceful while at camp. She's not afraid to try new things. We've never been turned away when we've struggled to pay for camp. This is the best thing you can do for your children is send them to Camp Abe Lincoln. They don't have any electronics but you can email them & Nicks up bright and early printing them off before 5am so your camper gets them every morning at breakfast time. Please look into it. You will Not regret it. Thank you Nick & all the staff

Both my daughters have done off season workouts here. They hit in the cages, take lessons, and do…read moredrills with their team. Great location off 218; easy on and off.

Best place around to take your young boy or girl to practice and learn to play baseball or…read moresoftball. The staff is great and they have some very talented instructors. The camps are great and worth the money. My son's favorite place to go during the winter when he can't get outside.

They offer a wide range of activities for me. I especially enjoy the small pool for exercising and…read morelarge pool for lap work.

I asked for assistance in April to pay my bill. I was directed to a site online. They helped me…read morecomplete the transaction. What I was unaware of was that by paying online my card was signed up for payments to be taken from my card the 1rst of every month. I did not catch the charges until August. I contacted the YMCA concerning the issue. I NEVER EVER WOULD HAVE SIGNED UP FOR PAYMENTS TO COME OUT OF MY ACCOUNT ON THE 1RST AS I DON'T GE PAID UNTIL THE 4TH. ALSO, I WAS BEING CHARGED $37. AND IN APRIL THE PAYMENT CHANGED TO $18.50 PLUS ONLINE PAYMENT CHARGES. They did refund $18.50 minus the online charges because those are non refundable... but basically inferred I was an idiot because I didn't read every word on the page or disclosure. I tried to tell Margret there was a problem with their online program. I do not believe I am the only person effected. They got this New 360 page which is totally confusing as I was told I needed to pay on there. I am not sure why they have 2 pages for the YMCA to get info and to find out their schedules, make payments and so on. Why not just have it all on 1 site? I have been going to the YMCA since I was 5yeaars old with my father. I am 65years old. I LOVE THE YMCA. IT HAS PROVIDED MYSELF AND MY FAMILY WITHWONDWERFUL OPPORTUNITIES. I RECOMMEND IT FOR ALL OF THE SERVICES THAY PROVIDE AND ALMOST ALL OF THE STAFF IS FRIENDLY, HELPFULLY AND UPLIFTING. THIS ACCOUNT WAS FOR MY GRANDCHILDREN and now my account is gone.

Fantastic youth lessons - an hour long lesson for two kids. Quite possibly the cleanest barn we…read morehave been to and Robin was amazing as a coaching instructor. These guys know their stuff.

From the owner: Horse Training Curriculum, Riding Curriculum, Show Team, Summer Day Camp, Unmounted Curriculum,…read moreWeekly Lessons. Products: Horse Training, Summer Day Camps, Group Riding Lessons, Horse Boarding, Private Riding Lessons, Spring Specialty Horse Camp, Winter Specialty Horse Camps. Services: Our Program has Curriculum for Mounted and Unmounted Lessons, We Provide The Horses and Equipment for Your Riding Experience. Brands: English Riding, Western Riding, Ground Work Training, In-Hand Training. Location Facts: Located down driveway across from Scott Family Motors

As a beader, this store is a dream come true. Every item I need from the wires, beads, threads,…read moreneedles, etc. are all in one place. They even carry ultra-suede for my beaded embroidery. The completed projects on display are pure eye candy for me. They also sell some gorgeous completed items for the non-artistic. The only slightly downside to this location is the parking, but it is worth walking a few blocks to visit.

I don't make jewelry. I wear it, though. I haven't ever purchased beads, or even really taken the…read moretime to think about the different types of beads before. But one day, I decided-- 'What the hell. I'm gonna go see what Beadology Iowa is all about.' And I'm glad I did. This store definitely deserves some Yelp love. First off, the storefront and sign are eye catching. And while Beadology Iowa changed names like a decade ago, this go-to bead store has lived in Iowa City for over 30 years. I walked in and was greeted with a smile. (That's always the best, isn't it?) As a non-jewelry maker I was amazed to see the different materials the beads were made of? Like; stone, pearl, metal, organic, glass, chrystal and one-of-a-kind flamework beads. WOWZA. Beads. Beads. Beads. Everywhere! Organized chaos of every color and from all over the world. There was eclectic jewelry for sale throughout the store-- which was made in house? I believe. Plus, an assortment of tools for jewelry making and other supplies. The staff appeared to be super knowledgeable, but I mean-- it's not like I'd have known :) The thing that really impressed me was just how passionate everyone I chatted with seemed. They were definite artists pumped to educate me on their craft. Classes are offered-- which I definitely need to hit up sometime. Wirework, stringing, knotting, flame-work, glass work, etc... Beginners and professionals are welcome! (Just be warned parking COULD be a concern at this location!) Overall, this rainbow store had a non judgey, creative vibe. And even thought I knew nothing, I felt ok coming in just to peruse while an obvious avid customer shopped along side me. I'll definitely come back for some custom accessories, perhaps a repair -- or a class!