The summer camp at Bar 717 Ranch is something akin to a national treasure. It is the oldest co-ed…read morecamp in the nation. My 16 year old has attended this camp since they were 9 years old. The camp community truly is a family, generations of kids attend and then send their kids. It's a back-to-basics type place. Nothing like a competitive sports camp. Every afternoon all the campers swim in the "swim hole", which is part of a beautiful river. In the morning kids can choose from several activities including crafts, horse riding, music etc. The camp is located in the "Trinity Alps."

This is a hard review to write but I think it's important to share for future families…read more I was very excited for my son to have his first 2 week away at camp experience. It was heartbreaking to hear about his experience when he came home. There was active bullying throughout the camp and no adult interference with that or redirection. Swear words were common without any redirection as was inappropriate conversations and behaviors. One thing that really bothered me was that nudity was acceptable including in the showers with camp counselors. This was not advertised or talked about. It was very disturbing to get a letter from my son talking about his camp counselors penis. I did connect with the Director when I did receive that letter who explained to me that they have a locker room type open set up there in the showers and that the kids are given an opportunity to shower by themselves (although my son said he didn't get that option), if they're more comfortable. I don't think it really hit me how much that bothered me until my son came home and we talked about it further and he shared his own discomfort. Even more bothersome for me was hearing that campers were often naked hanging out casually where he slept. These were his cabin mates who were of the same sex as him but again it was still bothersome to hear that the camp counselors didn't ask kids to put clothes on or consider everybody's comfortability. I do understand that nudity may be a non-issue for some but not for all, and not when it's a bunch of strangers. Lastly my son shared with me that his counselor talked about kissing a girls boobs and for me that was also extremely disturbing and not ok. I had such high hopes for this camp and was so grateful to receive a scholarship for my son to attend, but unfortunately it turned out to be a mistake. There was not appropriate supervision or adult redirection to help kids navigate. As time has gone by my son continues to share stories that just break my heart and upset me that I sent him to this camp. We will not ever go back to this camp. If you have a younger kid, I would really suggest thinking twice before sending them here. Two weeks is a long time for a kid to navigate uncomfortability, bullying, and exposure to inappropriate language/ concepts and ideas.

The Dixie fire in 2021 tore through the town of Greenville decimating it…read more The camp is currently in a rebuilding phase and I don't know when it will reopen. I can tell you that my experience there as a camp aid back in 1986 was amazing and unforgettable. It is an international camp. So I got to meet and work with many campers from all over the world. I did things that I never thought I'd ever get to do, waterskiing for one. I learned to ride a horsey and camp out at some amazing locations with scenery that would reset your soul for enlightenment.

Coppercreek Camp is an excellent place to send your younglings. 3rd generation family owned and…read moreoperated. Fun, exploration of what counts in life, excellently trained staff for all kinds of amazing activities. The horse program is stellar from learning how to ride to advanced and care for horses and mini horses. I love to going to this camp. Check it out for your younglings

We were very excited to have a studio to be apart of in RB. After one Pee Wee Acro class however, I…read morewould not recommend this studio for you or your child Or anyone. It felt very Exclusive And did not promote positive self image or emotional well being or expression for a child. Instead it reminded me of the bad stereotypes ppl experience in Cheer with exclusivity, shaming, and mean- girl behavior and overzealous cheer moms. For one, instead of showing up as is to have fun and learn there is a mandatory dress code using their branded outfit/uniform (can't buy tights from a store). Which everything is expensive. Then they sell other items like off brand crocks for $86!, branded dance bags ect. Which is outrageous and makes kids without feel like the outsider. The coaches were mean (in my and my child's opinion), strict, and did not teach any new skills or acrobatic technique. They focused on a single dance routine to showcase at end of year. They made demands instead of making your child feel warm, welcome and congratulations for making good efforts in class. Made multiple requests for my daughter to clean her feet in class !? She's 8 and went to class in uniform right after school - class started at 5:30. They did not teach the standard 8 count to structure their dance. Kids were frantically looking to the teacher every practice for them to yell out demands of placement and moves to the kids instead of teaching how to listen to que or counts from the music. The amount of makeup they require for Pictures and rehearsal was gross. Children should not feel like beauty and grand presentation requires make up and fake curles. A tone of makeup was mandatory. Picture day ($$) and the end of session recital were not scheduled during regular practice session. Parents had to pay $22 for a ticket to see their kid. Recital week was multiple 4pm-8pm rehearsals. How they made time for dinner IDk. We weren't able to participate in the recital which was supper unfortunate- they completely ignored me when I asked if I could get the recital outfit we paid for to take home, or receive a full or partial refund -which was very Bizarre (yes I read the contract: despite it being in the contract that it was automatically paid for up front as a separate purchase) . All notices and communication was required through a separate app, which wasn't supper easy to navigate or effective when you had specific questions. They were not helpful or provided detailed information. It was like you had be be apart of some exclusive secret club if you wanted to know all the details of pic day, parade, recital, what to bring, uniform requirements. Very difficult to get clear and direct information. Lastly, you Can't wait or watch your kid inside the studio for practice. All the other parents I've spoken to prefer CALIFORNIA DANCE COMPANY in Anderson CA. It's worth the drive if you can do it!

My daughter just turned three years old last month and she has been taking the 3 o'clock class on…read moreFriday's for the last four or five months. She absolutely loves,loves,loves it! To see the shear joy and excitement on her face is priceless. Her teacher is so patient and the kids just adore her. If you are looking to sign your child up for dance class look no further. This is the perfect place.

I met Amber and Matthew at the CARD Lego Camp. I was so impressed with their style of teaching and…read moreskills with so many kids. They now teach LEGO classes at our after school program.Both my boys had Play Well Birthday Parties and who can deny 3 hours of Lego Fun. I found not just amazing teachers but a new family with Play Well.

I can't say enough great things about this business and the classes it provides our community! Our…read moreson has attended LEGO camps many times over the past few years and he has LOVED them. The instructors are kind, caring and very good at what they teach. There are classes for lots of different age groups too. My son started when he was 5 or 6 I think and he is almost 9 now. They have beginner classes and also classes for more advanced kids. I feel very safe leaving my kid at these classes and he comes home and is totally inspired to create new and exciting things he learned. We have also had this company for a birthday party and it was a hit with all the kids who came. They bring tons of different legos for the kids to create with, and help design a special theme that all the kids can build and contribute too. Totally great for winter birthday parties like we have! Prices are totally reasonable for the classes and birthday parties too. Highly recommend signing up for a class over summer break or they even have them during Spring Break and Winter Break. If you have a creative, thinking master builder like I do, this is the perfect place for them to grow and expand their talents!

I was never a kid here, but my father was the camp cook for many years and I myself cooked up there…read morefor a while. I also have one other point of reference for the place, some of the more excentric self possessed kids at my high school in Berkeley had attended Camp Winnarainbow... The camp itself was founded by Wavy Gravy, who contrary to what some young folk might think, is more then a Ben and Jerrys ice cream flavor - or at least equal to an ice cream flavor, i mean a good ice cream. Wavy was a clown back in the days when he was MCing woodstock and running a pig for president. The camp started out focusing on clown skills, and now has grown to a full fledged performing arts camp. The kids will learn juggling, stilt walking, face makeup, magic, unicycle riding, acrobatics, dance, acting, etc. There is, as expected, a focus on creativity and fun through it all... Also note that it is not only for kids. The also offer a one week "adult camp" where us old folk can learn to be kids again, at least for a couple of days.

Camp Winnarainbow is the most amazing place! Five of my grandkids attended this camp and several…read moreof the staffers have worked at my preschool during the school year. The kids in our family came back relaxed, refreshed and much more responsible for themselves. Such an opportunity! I wish every kid could go!

Almost 10 year old twin boys had a great time at Camp Augusta's most recent two week session. Lots…read moreof great memories, crafts, and they loved the tons of choices each day. It pushed their boundaries and gave them a sense of independence, and best of all, they want to go back!

Wow. Camp Augusta was way more than I expected. Almost to a fault. Let me explain: we came here…read morefor a family weekend camp and really didn't look to hard at what it was. I've been to camp. I've been to Tahoe national forest. I know what it was going to be and hoo boy was I wrong... in thre best possible way. So apparently most of the people there are seasonal regulars and it showed. I'll explain at the bottom. First if all the drive from the south bay. It was not the three hours my wife said, on a Friday afternoon it was almost six. Now that that is out of the way, the rest is all good. First came activity sign up, hope you don't suffer from anxiety or fear of missing out because there are SOOOOOOO many activities. Kid stuff, toddler stuff, adult stuff, stuff I didn't think camps could do. And you should read the emails with the descriptions or man up and ask, because some things are self explanatory (pottery, acrylics, archery, zip line) and some sound fun but in reality shouldn't be done by an overweight 50 year old who has no training, but you can still sign up. And then SOMEHOW they get you to do it and you have a great time! Next are accommodations. Sparse, but cool. Open air cabins in villages, secluded bungalows, pole tents, platform tents, and more (bring bug spray, they're all kinda just open). Different villages, running water means not only flushing toilets (really that should be the title and get 5 stars for that alone) but also HOT showers. While camping. Hot showers and camping, whoddathunkit? Next meals. Meals at camp. Cool. Nope: incredible. Apparently it is a rotating menu but for a weekend or week it means without being a host you have a new option at every meal. Vegans, gluten free, dairy free, whatever, they got you covered. You eat everything, they got you too. Ls favourite was pancakes with berries and whipped cream. And they don't go light. I really dig the teriyaki chicken. The activities were all great, but again there were just too many. You really feel like it is overboard until you get to know everyone else there. It is a place that kids and parents look forward to year after year. The wide selection means that this will be your go to for camping for years to come and for good reason. There were kids that have been going since they were toddlers and now in the mid teens that can still go and have a good time. I had lunch (but no clinics unfortunately) with a young lady who was on year 9. That seemed unlikely bit that wasd including the time she was a camper. How cool is that? L was suffering from preteen cool and didn't want to go to camp, but after the first datu he was pestering me to get him in a couple sessions this summer. They are all full but there is a waitlist, so we're all in on getting him up there somehow. Tl;dr: awesome camp, read my review, it isn't that long

Up in the pines there stands a camp, a camp of honor and of…read morefame, most wonderful camp in all the world, and Camp Pendola is it's name.