We are so fortunate we found Steve and Kate's through my work's backup care. The staff there are…read moreamazing, very friendly and organized. They have a safe and secure process in the morning for entering camp outside the facility. What really sets this apart is the variety of activities they have for kids of all ages. Never, ever, have my kids actually been exciting about going to "daycare" until we brought them here. The only disappointing feature is that they currently close in the winter. We will definitely bring them back once they reopen. So glad we found this place!

From the owner: Since 1980, Steve & Kate's Camp has put kids in charge-allowing campers to choose from a variety of…read moreactivities in real-time, including sewing, stop-motion animation, coding & gaming, sports & recreation, maker crafts, water play, baking, and more. As children are empowered to make their own choices at camp, they discover new reserves of confidence, resiliency, and creativity as they learn to make course corrections & trust themselves and as they go. Families can buy any number of days, to use at any time-no weekly reservations required. Or, buy a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. Either way, any unused Passes are automatically refunded at summer's end.Ages: 4-12 | Lunch, snacks & all hours (8am-6pm) included. Save your spot at Steve & Kate's Camp this summer by registering today.

We rented Base Camp for an over night lock in for a high school girls basketball program's team…read morebonding event. Setting it all up was so easy! They were quick and responsive and everything was all planned via email which made things so convenient! They were straightforward about what to bring for the lock in. The night of, the girls had fun! Lots of space to run and around and be teenagers. All the girls had games the next day, so they came in and all said something about the temperature, some were too hot and some were too cold. One common thing was if they just had blankets on the floor, they were cold. The other minor thing that could be improved - online waivers. I had to manage all the parent waivers. Overall, a great experience! When we went there was only rock climbing and archery available - that said they got their fill of those activities, so we probably would not do it again next year.

We love base camp. We go for our troop's annual banquet. We always have fun! We have plenty of…read morespace for our troop. After the banquet the kids play gaga ball, rock wall climbing and archery. The staff is nice and friendly. And there is plenty of parking. We look forward to going every year.

Came for an 8 year old birthday party and had a fun time! This is a pretty new facility, so all the…read moreequipment space is very clean. The staff were helpful in guiding the kids and keeping them entertained with course. For parties you get 1 hour on the courses and then 45 minutes in the party room for cake & presents. There's also a play area and arcade area for the kids to do some free play. No coins needed for the old school video games. You can also bring g your own cake/food for the guests. It is in a random office looking building and it's at the end of the parking lot. It can be tough to give the first time you visit.

I took my child here for a birthday party, and it is the coolest place! There is a whole ninja…read morewarrior course, plus like a small indoor playground. My daughter had a great time; during the birthday party the kids were led through a whole course and loved getting their energy out. They also have a private room for the treats portion of the party. I highly recommend them!

Way cool cooking school is absolutely spectacular and my expectations were exceeded! I surprised my…read morehusband with a sushi making class and we were greeted by Chef Peter and Chef Danika (I'm not sure on spelling) and they were so kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. They asked each of us why we'd were taking the class and genuinely tried to tailor the experience and instructions to meet as many people's requests and needs as possible which I greatly appreciated. They went above and beyond to make us feel special and took time to answer all of our food and kitchen related questions, even if it didn't relate to sushi. We have tried making sushi at home before but always felt like something was missing or we would struggle with certain aspects of the process. However, many of the people in the course had never made sushi before so this was a great class for beginners of all skill levels! Besides the sushi rice & tempura shrimp tails being pre made and some of the sauce ingredients being pre-portioned out, we made all of the other filling ingredients! We started by learning the best way to julienne a cucumber for sushi rolls & then how to slice up an avocado. Once that was done, we made a marinade for each of our fresh tuna steaks and were able to sear them to our liking! Once all of our ingredients were prepped, we rolled two different sushi rolls, one with shrimp & one with tuna and both were so tasty. What I truly loved was that everyone had their own ingredients to make their own two rolls. This allowed each of us to not only have an abundance of food at the end, but we also got to test our own skills out and learn from hands on experience. I can't wait to bring these new skills to life in my own kitchen. We also got a miso soup at the end which was amazing. This was money well spent and I'm looking forward to more classes in the future!

I discovered Way Cool Cooking School from a holiday baking class. It was a lot of fun there was a…read morelot of space for each group to bake and decorate their cookies. It was very organized and a lot of fun. I would go back for another class experience

Kudos! We were there today to see our grand daughter as she took lessons in riding as part of a…read moregroup of other girls. I could not have been more impressed with how that was done. The girls were involved with getting their horses ready to ride, including scrapping the dirt from out of their hooves. It was clear that the staff were teaching little girls how to be around the animals, how to care for them and how to respect them. The instructions were simple and clear; the number of staff in the ring to provide any necessary attention was amazing. The look on the faces of the little girls was priceless!

this stable does not take proper care of their horses. the horses are often very tired from being…read moreover worked. the adults there do not pay attention to the horses safety or yours.

I took a group class at Northern Clay center and it was amazing! We had 11 brand new students…read morelearning about throwing pottery for the first time (so we all needed individual attention) and the instructor was so friendly and able to help us all! I thought maybe we would each make one piece, but we each got to make 4 or 5 bowl-like objects (you got to pick) and to paint them. We also used the break room to order food, since pottery in the morning was hungry work. Northern Clay is giant inside- I had not idea looking at it from the street. There is a parking lot right by the building, so you don't have to worry about street parking. We had a great time, and will be back to pick up or art in 3 weeks! I definitely recommend the group classes or private parties, which came out to ~$50 per person.

I came here to buy a couple gifts and was not disappointed. I'd browsed some of their selection…read moreonline and saw all the pieces they'd advertised on display in their showroom. The pottery is grouped by artist, which made it easy to limit my browsing to only the styles I liked. I will note that (at least on the day I visited) they very heavily feature artists whose style is natural and rustic, which isn't bad, but for the prices they charge I was looking for something more sophisticated. I know all pottery takes a lot of work, but I'm not going to spend $80 on a misshapen mug. The items do focus pretty heavily on dishes and cups/mugs, which made gift shopping a little difficult, since I wasn't about to buy a surprise dinnerware set for someone. The person manning the front desk was very helpful and brought out more pieces from the back room of artists I liked. She was also able to share with me which pieces were and were not dishwasher safe. I left with a good selection of gifts and would definitely come back again.

I can not speak any more highly of Camp Tanadoona. It has evolved since those days but Camp Fires…read moretraditions are fully intact. My kids have been coming here for more than 20 yrs. They have all enjoyed it in their own ways and beg to come each yr thereafter. Safety, security, inclusion and fun... simple

boogers in the cereal ,camp leader throws wood at the cabin to wake kids up, kid beating another…read morekid up, cabins smell like poop and made homesick kids stay and not able to talk to there parents overall horrible experience.

I signed my younger cousin up for a Minecraft Multiplayer class and she had the best time ever! So…read moreof course, I signed her up for another robotics course to see if it would pique her interest in engineer (I'm going into engineering) and she built tons of projects with her friends. Will definitely be signing her up for more classes this summer!

We hosted a past party here, have done several workshops here, and are hosting another party here…read moreat the end of the month. My kids very much enjoy it. I would give it a higher rating except I think their "value" on livingsocial and groupon is often inflated.

I've been to a lot of gyms in the Twin Cities, and the YMCA Ridgedale genuinely stands out. The…read morefacility is clean, organized, and never feels chaotic -- even during peak hours. Parking is easy, which already sets it apart from most places in the area. The equipment is well-maintained, with plenty of machines and free weights so you're not waiting around. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help without being pushy. The locker rooms are spotless, with good showers and enough space, which makes getting in and out smooth. What I really appreciate is how family-friendly the whole place is. The kids' areas, classes, and pool setup make it a great option if you're trying to balance fitness and family time. It's hard to find a gym that truly gets both right -- but this one does. Overall, this YMCA is consistently reliable, clean, and well-run. Whether you're working out, taking classes, or bringing the kids, it's one of the best community gyms in the area. Highly recommend.

I am a new member of the YMCA and love visiting. The variety of exercise classes available allows…read moreme to always have a plan for my workout and never need to venture into free weights or the treadmill area. I love the sense of community at this location and, like I said, the extensive group fitness classes. One feature I really love about this location is Kid's Stuff! Caretakers can bring their children here for some childcare while they work out, take a shower, or generally have a break from childcare. The parking lot is great, it's an easy location to get to, the facilities are clean, the staff is inviting. I love the Y!

They are abusive towards the children. I took our child out after multiple bruises, and no answers…read moreas to why other than made up excuses. I was at the point where I was going to be given them to the staff so it was in the best interest to remove our child and file a police report. Also the pricing for the quality it terrible.