Camp Helping Hands~ An Inspiring & Loving Camp... Thank you…read moreto this Summer 2018 Happy Campers ~ Thank you to the camps Counselors... & Fabulous Founder ~ Meredith Mednick ... We're Celebrating together today A truly rewarding breath of work which builds a healthy & soulful young human being.. I love you all.. A generous Camp! https://www.facebook.com/groups/GardenGnomeSociety/

My daughter did the full 3-week session of Camp Helping Hands this summer and loved it! Who would…read morehave thought that a camp could make waste-water management and beach clean-up into fun fieldtrips? She also adored visiting and learning about local senior citizen centers -- cannot wait until she is old enough to volunteer at one. And, the final week on animals -- therapeutic horse facility and farm for abused/neglected animals -- really touched her heart. This is a fabulous camp to send your child to if you want her/him to grow up and be a person who makes the world a better place.

My son has attended many camps, but this experience (and what it brought out in him) was truly…read moreunique. From the very beginning he felt comfortable, welcomed, and excited to be there. He came home happy each day, excited to tell us about what he did, sang songs, and genuinely looked forward to going back the next morning. We are so grateful for the care and energy you and your team brings to each day. Thank you for creating such a fun, supportive environment where he could just be a kid - exploring, trying new things, making new friends and wonderful memories. It was a summer we'll all remember, and we're so grateful for everyone who helped make it happen.

We are thrilled with our summer experiences at Camp Kinneret! The kids can't wait to get to camp…read moreeach day, and come home exhausted in the best way possible. They take the school bus from right down the street and love morning songs on the way to campus. With so many great activities and incredible staff, their summer days are full of fun. We recommend Camp Kinneret to all our friends!!

Extremely Disappointed - Do Not Send Your Kids Here…read more My son attended Camp Keystone last summer and loved it, so we were excited for him to return. Unfortunately, this year has been a completely different--and deeply upsetting--experience. At pickup, my 6-year-old was in tears and told me that a 13-year-old Counselor in Training yelled at him that he was "tired of him" and then threw him to the ground. Yes, my son had thrown a piece of chalk--something we've addressed and made clear was wrong--but the violent and aggressive response from an older child in a leadership role is completely unacceptable. Worse, there was no adult supervision when this happened, and no camp staff informed us. We only found out from our son. When I contacted the camp, they minimized the incident and failed to take any real accountability. The 13-year-old was not dismissed, and in fact, is being allowed to remain in the Counselor in Training program and return next summer to supervise other children. The camp's own Code of Conduct says it will not tolerate violence--but they are clearly not following through. This was not just a kid-to-kid disagreement. This was a teenager in a position of responsibility physically assaulting a child half his age. If Camp Keystone does not take this seriously, parents should. I can no longer recommend this camp to anyone. There is a complete lack of oversight, accountability, and concern for camper safety. We will not be returning, and I urge other parents to think twice before sending their children here.

My son returned for his 3rd summer of endless fun. Absolutely beautiful setting nestled in the…read moreSanta Monica foothills with non stop activities. Thank you for another great Summer!!

My son has attended Kids in Motion summer camp for 5 years. He's a fifth grader now and already…read morethe thing he is most excited about is attending Coach Russell's camp with his friends! He is counting the years until he will be eligible to be a CIT. When I asked my son why he likes Coach Russell and Kids in Motion so much he said "it is the best camp because there is something for everyone and everyone is included. If you like sports and games there are lots to play. If you want to do art or trading cards you can also do those activities." While my son didn't use the word inclusive, I think what he was getting at and what I have seen is that Coach Russell and his exceptional staff create such a sense of inclusivity, of excitement and of belonging among their campers and within the community. Other things my son (and I!) love about camp--there's a super great variety of activities each day including water slides and other fun adventures. Kids are grouped very thoughtfully by age/grade level into groups so there's not a big range of ages. It feels very safe and secure to me as a parent but kids also get a chance to meet other kids who are similar in terms of age. We always run into Coach Russell camp campers around town after the summer is over! On a more practical note, Coach Russell is also extremely responsive to email, extremely organized and great at communication! If you're looking for a day camp opportunity in the Conejo Valley Kids in Motion is just the best!

My kids look forward to attending this camp every year. They offer activities…read more for everyone and provide a nurturing and caring environment.

We had such a fantastic 2 weeks at camp Summertime! It was 5 year old's first time at summer camp…read moreand he took the bus from Temescal in Palisades to the camp. I was worried given it was his first time on a bus but everything went seamlessly. The counselors on his bus knew his name and the camp Director even knew his name!

Where do I begin? I am not an employee of this camp, but I have worked at summer camps in the past,…read moreand there is something about this camp that really sticks out. I work for a company that shadows children with disabilities, and I am here all day. The camp is run by a husband and wife, who are so energetic and sweet. The counselors are all high school graduates. You wouldn't guess that they were high schoolers. They are so great with the kids. There is swimming everyday and a variety of different activities they do. Everyday they do different activities (zip line, rock wall, fishing, paddle boats, horse back riding, arts and crafts, archery, and a few others.) The kids are so sweet here and have a blast. Someday when I have kids, I would most definitely send them here. Such a fun camp!

Ms Crysta and Mr Hunter are so great with the kids and full of energy! my daughters confidence…read morelevel has increased so much and made so many close friends after doing two plays with spotlight. Everyone who works there pulls the performances together so beautifully!

Spotlight hosted a small birthday gathering for my 5 year old. They had a bounce house and plenty…read moreof tumbling equipment to crawl around on. They thought of everything! They had crafts and arm painted tattoos. The kids and parents had fun! Crysta and the other team were very helpful, patient and entertaining. I can't wait to host another event with them. We also came back the next weekend for a Cartwheel clinic and my son had a blast! We are going to check out the schedule to see what else we can do!

My son has attended the Monarchs Gymnastics Ninja class and Kinder camp and loves it! My son is…read moreautistic and we were able to attend through the regional center, which has been a life saver especially during the summer. He thrives on routine and having the camp as an option helped him adjust while school isn't in session. He also has sensory issues and needs pressure to help him regulate. The trampoline and foam pits are safe ways for him to get the sensory input he craves. The staff has been amazing and have gone above and beyond to make sure my son is having a great time. They are flexible and are able to adapt to each child's needs, which is a huge plusn I highly recommend this gym!

Our family loves this gym so much! It's family oriented and the coaches really care about their…read morestudents. My girls always have such a fun time in their classes. Definitely a great gym!

Super disappointed, they quoted 1 vs 12 which is way to high a ratio to begin with but at seeing…read morethis so called well appointed coaching session was supposed to be phenomenal it was not...sad, and not qualified. I saw not less than 36 kids and no coaches or refs for at least 45 mins...and the "coaches" showed up for last call 1:50; lead guy says "I've become a pro at tying shoes"...we drove from Ventura for this camp, and we don't need shoes tied, back in SB next summer! We expected more for $260, 1 week 9-2.

Best soccer camp EVER! We attended the 5 hour camp, I thought it would be too long for my 8 year…read moreold, but they kept the children engaged and having fun the whole time! Not only did my child have fun, but they worked on a different skill each day. Great fundamentals, great time, we'll be attending all 3 weeks this summer!