My parents sent me here for Polish camp in the the late 80s and early nineties. What a time! It's…read morewas magical. It's difficult to express the awesomeness of being watched by very young adults and no parents for a week. I remember the proprietor at the time Kvork (Probably spelling that wrong). He could call raccoons with this clicking sound he made and let me feed one. I wonder if the diving board is still there...

I wish I could give them zero stars tbh. My Armenian parents sent my brother and I here to hang…read morewith more Armenian kids, but going here made me hate all Armenians TBH. All the kids were mean and weird as hell, and for the most part so were the counselors. Went here years ago and my brother and I still talk about it sometimes. It was so boring too omg. Atleast I made one friend who I reconnected with now in college since we ended up going to the same one and she hated it too. I'm the worlds biggest optimist too. I think I tried to convince myself it was just one bad week so I insisted my brother and I go back a second week the following summer. Nope. Most of the kids and staff were just so mean for no reason. Like damnnn

Was never able to check in on Yelp for this place due to losing reception up there, but I just…read morewanted to say that this is one of my favorite retreat sites! I have served in my church for years now and I have to say that out of all the places we have had Confirmation retreats, this is by far one of my favorites. My church group and I just actually came down from a retreat this past weekend and I got to say that they have done great renovations to the cabins and are still seeking to improve them. Now each cabin has their own showers and some are even newer than others that they have a mini kitchen area with a sink and fridge. I remember a few years ago that our youth had only access to showers outside their cabins. They have also have made the site handicapped accessible for a few years now, which is great since it use to be all dirt paths leading to the cabins and various areas of the site. The location is beautiful and I feel very reflective up there since we are so far away from the city. I love that they have a fire pit that we use for bonfires and they have an amphitheater that we use for activities and talks. The staff their are great and helpful, even with new management taking over. And best of all is the food we got on retreat. They are very accommodating for dietary needs and there was plenty of food for seconds and even thirds. Another favorite part of this site was discovering the various team building activities they had to offer and our youth loved them and really grew as a group from them too! So definitely if you are considering a place to have a retreat or even a camp, don't forget to give this place a chance!

Just spent the weekend at Lions Camp outside of Wrightwood California. The camp staff itself was…read morevery kind and helpful, The food service and quality of the menu was outstanding! Our visit was off season, but the camp was clean and well kept. Our event was held in mid October so all members of our group were afforded their own cabin for couples or family groups. I I can only imagine the great time summer camp attendees would have at this location! They not only provided comfortable accommodating cabins, but offer lots of activities that kids would love to experience!We definitely will return to this camp for next years event! Go online and see the other good reviews posted by other folks!

We had our wedding at YMCA Camp ELK in September 2023. We were blown away by the experience, and by…read morethe staff going above and beyond to help make sure our entire weekend went smoothly. I know they did so much more than we are even aware of behind the scenes, and we are so grateful for all of the staff. They were communicative, made us aware of red flags in the weather as the weekend got closer, and we generally felt very taken care of. The cabins were well-kept and clean, stayed warm against the cold weather, and had electricity for charging and lights. To future couples, I highly recommend having your camp wedding weekend here. Please note that this is very much a summer camp on mountainous terrain and is not easily accessible by anyone with difficulty walking - Jim is able to accommodate with advanced warning if you have your ceremony up at the chapel amphitheater (like he did with my grandfather) but there were at least two other guests that I should have specifically asked him for his help to accommodate. Plan ahead for the needs of your guests!

Camp ELK Review My son was physically bullied at Camp ELK…read moreduring the summer of 2019, and was turned away when he asked for help. He came off of the bus after camp in tears, showing us scrapes on his legs from being pushed onto the ground, said he couldn't write us because the bully in his cabin had gotten the other campers to gang up against him and they were shaking his bunk when he was in bed. My son said that there was a lot of physical bullying when they were in the cabin and the staff was outside. One night he reached out to his cabin staff by the name of Kyle, and told him that this bully was in the cabin kicking other boys in the private, and Kyle said, "I don't care - go back to your bunk." When I called the camp mid-week to check on my son, being that it was his first time at camp and he looked unhappy in the posted photos, I was told by 2 staff (including the Director, Jim) that he was doing great and that they didn't hear of any issues. While at pickup after hearing of these bullying incidents, we spoke with the Director, Jim, about how my son was physically bullied and how the cabin staff turned away his plea for help, and the Director Jim said, "That wouldn't happen", and completely dismissed all of these incidents. I am posting this for other parents to see and for the Director Jim and volunteers to see. Young kids should not be left unattended in the cabin, and the volunteers need to be retrained on how to watch for signs of bullying and how to address it.

Great place, great people! The food was top notch for a…read morecamp, and many fun activities available.

If you are looking for a camp that will leave a lasting impact on your child this is the camp for…read moreyou! My son and daughter have enjoyed this camp the last 5 years and they never cease to amaze me. The excitement and anticipation is real before we get there and the tears are real when they leave. There is an incredible amount love that is poured into these kids at a time they need it most. Every year it is a life changing event and my kids come back with so much joy in their hearts and more importantly healed from the effects of our world. If you missed summer camp have no fear winter camp is right around the corner..

Cedarbrook Camp So CA is the best, safe fun and a wonderful environment for children to learn how…read moreto grow in their Christian faith plus learn an appreciation of God's creation. Excellent Food, well trained Staff and perfect adult staff to camper ratio. My kids attended elementary through high school and now my grandkids are going and LOVE it.

Cedarbrook Camp Southern California is a Christ-centered year-round ministry established for the…read morepurpose of enhancing the lives of individuals and families, providing uniquely designed programs that stimulate personal growth through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Cedarbrook Camp Southern California (formerly known as Camp Cherith Southern California) is an interdenominational Christian camp located in the beautiful San Bernardino mountains above Redlands I have been a camp counselor with Cedarbrook for 3 years and I have enjoyed every minute of my time there. I have had both my children attend Cedarbrook, and they both love it. I must say that this camp is run like a family. The love and support that all staff show for each other as well as the campers is amazing, The age range of the staff ranges from 18 through 50+. The campers and staff receive three generous meals a day. The activities prepared for the campers are challenging and exciting. I think the best part of this camp is the focus on Jesus. Everywhere the campers go, play, and eat campers are learning about Jesus. This is a great place to bring your child. The actual site of the camp is on the website. The address above is the mailing address of the organization.

My two sons did the summer programs. They had so much fun and came home full of inspiration and…read moreideas. Their only disappointment was that is was only 4 days and not 5. Very satisfied with the program and I am looking forward to entering them in the upcoming after school program!

From the owner: LEGO® Themed Programs, Classes, Birthday Parties & Summer Camps!…read more Give kids the gift of learning through play! At Snapology in high desert, children will be guided through hands on activities using things they already love: LEGO® bricks, K'Nex and technology. Ideal for children ages 1-14, kids will have so much fun in our classes, camps and parties that they don't even realize they're learning! In addition, Snapology is mobile! We offer school field trips, workshops, scouting events, anti-bullying programs, and customized events in high desert and surrounding areas. All of the fun and benefits of learning at your convenience and location!

This was my second time chaperoning at AstroCamp and it was just as great as the first. The kids…read morehad space to drop their bags, the meadow was perfect for hanging out, and the Pine Dorm easily fit our group. Showers for chaperones were really nice and the kids' worked fine too. The staff was amazing! Patient, fun, and great with the kids. Lincoln, Scout, Spencer, and Steve were favorites. The food was easily the best camp food we've had. They had their day of helping with setup and cleanup which taught teamwork. Activities were nonstop fun with zipline, Skycoaster, rockets, stargazing, climbing, and even microgravity in the pool. The chaperone lounge with Wi-Fi, coffee, and snacks was a lifesaver. Big shoutout to Josh, the director, for keeping everything running smooth. AstroCamp has been an awesome experience both times. Highly recommend!

Daughter recently went for three days here and had a lot of good things to say about the food and…read morestaff! She enjoyed the rocket launch, stargazing, zip line, and the lift up into the tree. First true experience away from home without family like many others. She only had good things to say about the staff and food options. Luckily no bed bug issues like prior reviews. Shout out to Beatrice for being awesome with the kids! -2 stars for the bathroom/shower situations. It doesn't sound like there are many bathrooms for the amount of kids there. She mentioned some being clogged and feeling rushed due to several others needing to use the bathrooms. There were so many activities that she felt like there weren't many breaks to use the bathroom. In her dorm there were only 2 bathrooms/showers. They got back late after 9pm and rushed to squeeze people through to shower. People were barging in having to use the bathroom as others showered. Apparently the shower curtain was so minimal, another girl used an extra bed sheet to help create privacy, which all the girls appreciated. Maybe add a couple port-a-potties?! Might be wrong, but also sounded like not many trustworthy sources for water and hydration outside of meal time.

This is the best Camp my kids ever been to!! They absolutely loved it, staff was happy and…read moreenergetic with kids Leaving electronics and all the commotion of the Valley behind this camp is a secluded Natural Amazing place. I was apprehensive to leave my kids for the first time on a away camp but the camp staff assured me my kids would have fun and boy they did... fishing, fire camps, archery, rock climbing, lake kayaking, hiking, swimming and just being around nature took my kids breath away my son literally told me "I never felt so peaceful like this week before" Definitely will be signing them up next year, thank you Sandra and all the staff for providing such a fun place for kids to be kids again, definitely a 10.

We had a mixed bag of adventures at Camp Nawakwa. Lol…read more There were a wide variety of activities and we had a camp staff to lead us in each. We loved the nature hike we had "Jelly" (a couple of our groups got rained out-obviously to no fault of the camp), we enjoyed archery, paint ball sling shots with "Stitch", painting wood necklaces, drama circle, and an amphitheater with breathtaking views of the the sunset. We loved our hike to the lake for canoeing. I too thought the pool was chilly but it was clean! Their swim rules seemed to be really intense to me. "No jumping off the edge of the pool" hmmm ok. In my opinion overly cautious. However, the Rock wall was a blast, equipment was in good condition. Hatchet throwing was hard, but fun. I wish the hatchets were sharp enough to grab the wood. It was rare anyone stuck one into the log rounds. Some combination of wood being too hard or axes not balanced correctly made that activity a struggle. We enjoyed trying. The team building activities were thoughtful and stretched our girls as individuals and forced team unity. Maybe my favorite part of all of camp. They lost a star for food quality and portions but the staff was always in good spirit. I also wish our group had the entire cafeteria to ourselves as we often were low on space at tables and often went outside as our designated seating was full. But the food was served on time and they got a lot of people food in timely fashion. They were organized. Our cabins were dry when it rained and i felt safe from the elements and wildlife that can live nearby. Some mattresses were thicker than others. I was comfortable enough for a week of camping. The plumbing struggled at times but not sure that was the camps fault or the 85 GIRLS who MAY have not disposed of things properly. Lol Overall I think with some retraining on camp cooking and a minor tweak here and there this would be a 5 star camp. The location was beautiful. The staff was friendly. The activities were super fun!