My daughter was very excited to attend her first day camp this summer. I filled out her medical…read moreinfo, letting them know that she had been diagnosed with separation anxiety and asthma. I expected and received a phone call on the first day. I discussed with the counselor what coping skills worked best with her. On the fourth day of camp, I received a call saying that she has attempted to assault a counselor. I rushed in to discover that she had been crying, wanting to come home and had just been told "no. You have to participate with the rest of the kids." I was told by the counselor that she had been wheezing all day, and vomiting. When she went to hug the counselor (counselor told me herself that she opened her arms to invite her in for a hug) for some comfort, she was mouth breathing at this time as nothing was done about her asthma even with an air quality alert. They accused her of attempting to bite and refused to allow her to finish the last day of camp. There are 3 times they should have called me before this moment, 2 of which were medical emergencies and could have resulted in hospital visits. I made the mistake of thinking that because they call themselves "Christian based" that my seven year old would be treated with love and kept safe. Instead she was out into a dangerous situation and then criticized and accused of things she never did.

I visited once in early September and had such a positive experience I had to go again just a few…read moreweeks later. this place was so uplifting and edifying to me both mentally and spiritually. the handlers are very kind and work with you. the horses are gentle and beautiful. Just be sure to listen to instructions and be respectful of your horse. It's become a must-visit whenever I visit Ohio shout-outs to Max and Rio. Both are very very good horses

BSA Troop 17 camped out here and accommodations for campers is phenomenal. We did the zip line and…read moreit was worth the money. Very personable care from the staff and a call number if we needed anything.

From the owner: Camp Yale is a state of the art outdoor team building and leadership development center located…read morewithin 30 acres of woods in east central Indiana just south of the city of Winchester. We specialize in facilitated team building and leadership development for corporations, organized adult groups, and young people of all ages. We offer a 17 station team building challenge course, a 50-foot climbing tower, 450-foot zip line, archery, a one acre fishing pond, camping, disc golf course, a 2-mile native tree and wildflower identification trail, shower facilities, a shelter house, campfire pits, and more. We have a passion for leadership and team development in a relaxed, highly enjoyable outdoor retreat experience.

i love franke this parks helped me make amazing friends. Also with this park it lets kids really…read morefeel like it was back in the day with living off the land. From kids walking into the woods with canteens we go into the woods hang up are rope then find sticks. then we are awarded with a fire then finally lunch this park is highly encouraged for parents to take there kids too over the summer. Another thing is this park is normally unbiased not trying to teach your kids to be more left leaning or right. Just the main goal of the park is the kids and how to make the camp more enjoyable

Went here for the Festival of Lights. Of course it was crowded with line for ages but it was really…read moregood. Every year they add new displays and it gets better and better.

Four kids. Four completely different personalities, backgrounds and needs. One place where each of…read morethem simply got to be a camper. We had four kiddos experience Camp Kern over the years, two biological and our twin foster/adoptive daughters. Between them, we experienced everything from Taste of Kern and theme camps to Horse Camp and Adventure Camp. What stands out most to me looking back is just how different our children were. We had one who was incredibly energetic and lived for the adventure, twin girls who came into our family with some pretty big life experiences, and our youngest, who is highly functional autistic, very introverted, and had speech apraxia. They each came to camp with their own personalities, strengths, challenges and labels. But at Camp Kern, they weren't defined by any of those things. They simply got to be campers. With our twins, the staff made it a point to listen to our feedback about how the girls would best enjoy and benefit from camp. We talked about whether that meant keeping them completely together, completely apart, or finding a mixture of both. That mattered more than they probably ever realized. The girls had been each other's only known family throughout their lives. It was important for them to be able to physically see each other and cross paths throughout camp, while also having enough separation to make friends, try new things and create experiences that belonged to each of them individually. Camp Kern honored both needs beautifully. The girls crossed paths many times, giving them the reassurance of knowing the other was there, but they weren't so connected that one sister's experience became the other's. Each girl was able to have an individual camp experience while still having the security of her sister nearby. That made a HUGE difference for them. Our youngest's experience showed us that same level of individual attention in a completely different way. There was only one time he became overwhelmed while at camp. His counselors sat with him while he called us and gave him the time he needed to talk through it. He also loved going to the camp parties, but his counselors understood that the noise and activity could sometimes become overwhelming. They always made sure he visited the "library" first so he knew exactly where he could go to read and have some quiet time if he needed it. Something that simple made a world of difference for him. He could participate in everything with the other campers while knowing he had a safe, quiet place to go if it became too much. The funny part was pickup. His counselors would sometimes seem concerned that maybe he hadn't enjoyed himself because he was so quiet and didn't necessarily express his excitement outwardly. In reality, he had an absolute blast! We'd hear about his adventures and all the things he did for weeks afterward. And believe me, our kiddos were NOT filtered when they talked to us about their experiences. Over the years, we heard the good, the bad and everything in between, which is exactly why I feel so comfortable saying that I would wholeheartedly recommend Camp Kern. They never expected four very different children to experience camp in the same way. They listened to us as parents, learned who our kids were, adapted when needed, and gave each of them the opportunity to experience camp in the way that worked for them. Their backgrounds, diagnoses and challenges helped the staff understand what they needed, but those things never became who they were at camp. At Camp Kern, they simply got to be kids. As a parent, that's the part I will always remember.

The tour guides were awesome, they were the best part of the camp. The pool was great, loved the…read moresmall lake and lots of animals at the petting zoo. The bathrooms and cabins were dirty. The food was not good.

Friendly staff, clean and well maintained equipment and facility, a wide variety of class and…read moreactivity offerings -- there's something for everyone here of all fitness levels.

From the owner: The YMCA has a long, treasured history in Ross County. From the days of Camp Sherman in 1917 to…read morepresent day, the YMCA movement has been rooted in Ross County. Currently located in historic Yoctangee Park, the YMCA serves all of our communities through our programs.

Staying at the manager's cabin. It's lovely. We came for…read moreThanksgiving. They rent it out almost all the time.

This Camp is truly an amazing place. They offer different weeks based on age and a variety of…read moreopportunities when you get there. The coolest part is they make staff and campers turn off their cell phones while at camp. Why? To enjoy each other's company and live in the moment besides wondering what's going on at home! Great for kids going into grades 3-12. With volunteer weeks for grades 10-12!

This is our favorite YMCA. They also have the best sledding hill on the winter. The playground has…read morebeen rebuilt lately, and they also have a splash pad

The lifeguards here are intense and extremely micromanaging and on major power trips. We came with…read moreour family and got constantly screamed at my life guards that we needed to be within 5 feet of our son who is 6. Not only that, they were constantly blowing the whistle every 30 seconds yelling at kids for playing with each other doing normal kid stuff. We left after an hour because of how horrible this experience was. We ended up getting a membership to another pool and go there constantly. We will never come back to this pool. I would recommend not coming here unless you want to hear lifeguards screaming every 30 seconds

My kiddo had a year of online learning so she was not used to being around other kids and adults!!…read moreShe struggled at first with everything but by the end of the first week, with the helpful and kind and patient staff, she was having fun and loving camp life! Would def recommend !!

From the owner: Camp Wyandot, Inc. has two day camps. Otonwe Day Camp is northeast of Westerville and Wyandot Day…read moreCamp is located in the Hocking Hills. Otonwe offers six five-day camp sessions for youth going into the 1st to the 6th grade in the fall. There is also one three-day mini day camp the week of the fourth of July and the only session that also serves youth going into Kindergarten in the fall.

My son is OBSESSED with Code Ninjas. After a few years of other programs we were looking for…read moresomething a little more appropriate for a preteen and this really delivers. The program is highly engaging and self motivated O he is in control of his own progress which I really love. The staff is great and Andrea is extremely accommodating and customer focused.

From the owner: We make coding fun! Code Ninjas is the world's largest and fastest-growing kids coding franchise,…read morewith hundreds of locations across the US, Canada and the UK. At Code Ninjas, kids learn to code while building their own video games. With our CREATE program, kids aged 7-14 have a blast creatively building their own video games and developing coding skills on the path from White to Black Belt. Code Ninjas JR builds a foundation of coding and problem-solving skills for kids aged 5-7 through our fun, hands-on and completely visual curriculum. Ready for your kid to gain problem solving, critical thinking, and STEM skills in a fun, safe and inspiring environment? Schedule a free tour today!

Camp A Cappella is the happiest place on Earth (yes, better than Disney)! Everyone involved is…read moreopen, accepting, diverse, talented, kind, and just FUN to be around! This summer camp is for you if you like music at all, but especially if you're into barbershop or a cappella music (think Pentatonix, Straight No Chaser, Street Corner Symphony, etc.). You learn so much while also making a ton of new friends, in such a small amount of time. I will go back every year!

From the owner: Camp A Cappella specializes in contemporary a cappella training. From large ensembles, small…read moreensembles, and special skills like vocal percussion, arranging, live sound/audio, studio recording, and video.