It's comfortable. Well, mostly. The beds are like sleeping on squeaky concrete. But safe, clean…read moreand fine. The dining hall is a well oiled machine and the food is ok. They can cater to dietary needs. The grounds are beautiful! We went for 5th grade outdoor camp, was a fantastic experience.

It's the most amazing place on earth!!!!!!!! Truly magical and filled with a spirit of peace and…read moreserenity.

My son, who was 8-year old, went to 1-week summer camp with Wilderness Skills Institute in 2014. On…read morethe last day of the program he was kept on the ground by one 11-year old, while another boy of the same age was kicking him in the face. One of his already permanent front teeth was broken, and we couldn't save it. I can imagine that accidents like this happen. Yet Brian and Tony's reaction was more than off-putting. First, they not only didn't mention anything to us--parents, but were evasive and tried not to tell about what happened. Instead of getting medical treatment, they tried to distract and pacify my son by allowing him to shoot firearms for the rest of the day. Second, they refused to let me talk with the parents of the boys, who had beaten my son. My intention was to turn it into learning experience, so that there would be something good derived from the situation. But Brian and Tony were in the defensive mode, and focused on protecting themselves legally. Brian has a short fuse. At some point he started shouting and told me that my son deserved it, and that the mom of one of the boys in their program was a juvenile judge, and I shouldn't even try suing them. Tony was shutting down any attempts of figuring out what happened. I talked with owners of one of the properties they were leasing, and she told me that Brian and Tony left without paying her several thousand dollars of rent and abandoning their dog with her. To summarize, Brian King and Tony Lane are two desperate con artists, who are moving from place to place and are taking advantage by exploiting parents attracted by words like wilderness, nature, resilience, self-reliance, passion, and academics. Please feel free to send me a message via Yelp, if you would like more information.

From the owner: Gearing up for summer camps. Kids day camp ages 6 - 9, Preteen day camp ages 9 - 12, and our Teen…read moreOvernight Wilderness Adventure Camp. Registration is open. Reserve your spot today! Serving families in N. Ca. since 2001...

My daughter loves the Out and About afterschool and summer backpacking programs and has…read moreparticipated in them from K-5th grade. Travis and his team are responsible, caring, thoughtful educators... and they really know their stuff about the great outdoors! My daughter has become a more capable hiker, an expert plant identifier, and a confident communicator thanks to this program. Finding good afterschool options can be a challenge; we've found Out and About to be our most reliable, beloved program that she continues to love as she grows.

This is such a fun and safe program for my daughter. She looks forward to being with the…read moreinstructors and they are active about communicating with us parents. I only learned about this program through a friend and I am so grateful that I did. My daughter is having a blast and I am so grateful for Travis and his team.

I absolutely love this conference center! I go here every year to attend camp and the staff is…read morealways super friendly especially the owner Tess! The food is always delicious and they are always super accommodating towards dietary restrictions. The property itself is beautiful with a really nice pool and a big swing under the redwoods! The campfire is under a circle of redwoods that just look magical when you look up!

My husband and I live nearby and decided to stop by today and take a peek at the pool. We were…read moregreeted by the extremely rude business owner, letting us know that we were trespassing and needed to leave. Had I been aware that we were trespassing, of course we would've never entered the property. Because of her rudeness, my husband would not look at her or acknowledge her, which then she insulted him about. My husband and I are very nice people and get along with everyone. This is a seriously missed opportunity for this business owner, as she could've been polite and welcoming and invited us back but instead, she insulted us and was nasty. If being treated poorly is your jam, this is your place!!

Deanna has been a great coach for my teen daughter. Before Corona virus she was struggling with…read morepeers and social issues with some bullying. This was severely affecting her school work. Deanna helps her work on both and now she's doing great! My daughter also has a huge case of thinking her parents don't know anything! But if Deanna talks about it, she listens!

Deanna has been a wonderful mentor to my teenage daughter. She is a wise woman who has given my…read moredaughter great insight into life struggles. I'm very grateful that we found Thrive Young Leaders!

I recently started something new, and I just have to share…read more I joined a women's therapy group held outdoors at a beautiful ranch, and it has been such an incredible experience. There's something so healing about being surrounded by open space, fresh air, and the quiet presence of horses. We don't necessarily work directly with them, but just being around them and in such a peaceful environment is unbelievably calming. The owner of the ranch and therapist, Michelle, is truly amazing. I've had a couple of therapists in my life and only ever really connected with one -- and I can honestly say Michelle is now one of those rare people. She has the softest, most soothing voice, and she creates such a safe, welcoming space. She's so easy to talk to, and you can genuinely feel that she cares. She works with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, all kinds of trauma, and she's even helping me navigate the emotional side of living with chronic pain. That alone has meant so much to me. If you've been thinking about therapy but haven't found the right fit, I 10/10 recommend giving this a try. She also offers sessions for teenagers, couples/marriage counseling, and individual therapy. Reach out, send her a message, or give her a call and come check out a session. It might be exactly what your heart needs right now