So happy to have found Happy Path Meadows. Great location and right next to Lord Hill Park for…read moretrail riding. April builds confidence for you and your horse which creates a great riding experience. Your horse will be so well cared for if you board. If you are looking for riding lessons you'll find April is so patient and provides great guidance and education!

Finding Happy Path Meadows was a dream come true for my 8 year old daughter. We didn't know at the…read moretime that my 4 year old son would also be similarly infatuated. They've experienced love and growth in unmeasurable ways. I've watched her confidence grow, his gentleness expand and their appreciation for the equestrian world blossom. April makes horsemanship fun and exciting in a warm and safe environment. She keeps the kids engaged and excited while allowing them the opportunity to learn what the universe needs to teach them that day (patience, compassion, physical advancements). My kids started with vaulting and quickly learned to ride with balance and Grace. They love coming to this amazing property and just being present. We all leave the lesson feeling refreshed and happier than when we arrived, The Happy Path is addictive!

Coyote Camp is always a blast! Kids love the adventure, the hikes, archery, games, stories, wood…read morecarving, crafts, arts and so much more!

From the owner: We have hosted Farm and Wilderness Summer Camps for children since 1998. Located on beautiful…read moreWhidbey Island in Washington State, our 10-acre farm is a combination of forest, field, fenced paddock, pasture, orchard, and gardens. Children and adults enjoy the magical, rural setting, nestled on the edge of a vast forest between two bays. There is an intricate trail system that allows campers to adventure from farm to lake and everything in between. One of the more popular trails reaches all the way to Double Bluff Beach. Join our summer camps and educational programs on Whidbey Island!

We have been with PNWK since 2018 and have loved every minute of it. My kids have so much knowledge…read moreof nature through this program, and they love being able to play and explore during their class time. The teachers are incredibly kind and caring. The program incorporates inclusive teaching and values, which is very important to us. Also, the COVID safety protocols have been top-notch. Overall, a wonderful program.

My kids attended the PNWK Forest School program from January-June 2026, and had a negative…read moreexperience. For context, we moved to the area from out of state in December 2025. Both of my children attended a different outdoor pre-school for the Fall 2025 semester where their experience was overwhelmingly positive. At their prior school, the lead teacher was a former elementary school teacher with over 20 years of classroom experience. At PNWK, the teachers were considerably less experienced. All teachers, including the lead, were fairly recent graduates who, while passionate about nature and children, did not have the depth of expertise nor formal early childhood education training that we were expecting. The lack of formal training and experience became more evident to us when we learned about behavioral challenges our kids were having at school. While the teachers were kind, they did not seem equipped to deal with problematic behaviors. Similarly, the program as a whole did not seem designed to meet kids where the are, but rather to push "problem children" out through regular calls for early pick ups. Within several weeks of starting the program, we began receiving calls for early pick ups on a regular basis. Keep in mind a "full day" is only 3 hours including the time they are eating their packed lunch, and that they only attended 2 days a week. Obviously this created a lot of stress for our family, and an inability to treat the program as reliable childcare. Unfortunately, that stress also seemed to permeate to our kids who began to say they did not like school, which was heartbreaking to hear. The reports we got seemed to indicate that their behavior at school only worsened over the course of the semester. When it became more clear that the program was not a good fit for our family, we began asking about withdrawing or phasing out of the program. Unfortunately, the payments are structured such that you cannot withdraw without forfeiting significant amounts of advance tuition. However, we eventually cut our losses and moved on. Truthfully, there was a tremendous mental weight lifted off our family after separating from the program, as it had created a lot of stress for both us and our children. It's disappointing because this seems to the only outdoor preschool program in the area, and my children previously had such positive experiences at their prior school.

Our son has been in Quiet Heart for coming up on 2 years now - He loves it and we love what it is…read moreteaching him. This is something he looks forward to every week, happily will walk away from video games to attend, and the confidence/skills he has acquired are amazing! The leadership pushes and encourages kids to grow, challenge themselves, learn and refine their skills, etc. We do both cub scouts and this - I have to say that Quiet Heart really hits the mark with all the outdoor learning my son is seeking and goes well beyond what our pack has been able to do. Highly recommend Quiet Heart to any parent who's kids love outdoors, survival, etc. It's one of our favorite activities our son is involved in.

Two of our kids have been with quiet heart doing a homeschool class for a few years now. These…read moreteachers have played a major role in their lives and I know my kids love these guys and we are better people because of them. It's clear to see the teachers love for teaching, children and the outdoors and if you get a chance to have your kiddo in their classes~ take it!

If you are looking for a performance soccer camp to send your kids to this summer; This is the…read morecamp! The coaches are seasoned and clearly love working with kids. The best part is the discipline of the camp. The camp is super organized and the day is scheduled to keep the kids learning all day. Oh and the Mercer Island camp has the best view of Seattle! I know the kids could care less, but when you are a mom waiting to pick up your kids..well you know what I am talking about. Love this camp!

Amazing food! Probably the best wedding food I've ever had, and lest you think that's a low bar, it…read morereally would deserve five stars as a restaurant too. The dishes were so special to the couple, and they really seemed to go above and beyond. Their lamb was probably the standout dinner dish -- I'd say their meats, breads, and fruits were all very very good, and their veg and salad game weaker. Their cocktails were fine to really tasty, though on the sweet side. The venue itself is a gorgeous forest with lovely walks, and the buildings are really in nice condition with interesting touches.

When I was at islandwood for a 5th grade field trip it was the best 4 days either out my phone I…read morehad so much fun collaborating with people and just in general finding peace, my favorite part about islandwood is probably the obstacle course where there was a very very tight metal rope you had to walk on to get to one tree or the other. Sadly I didn't finish it because I had to go number 1 really bad. And my leader named Cassidy is the best she deserves a raise because she was so nice and she knew how to treat us and it was so so easy to talk to her I loved it so much.

Such an excellent and caring staff. Especially Miss Sara. So happy to see her back again this year!read more

What a magical place!!! Camp Korey is a non-profit that serves children (and their families) living…read morewith life-altering medical conditions and chronic illness. During the 8 1-week summer sessions and 10 family weekends, these kids get to enjoy an over-the-top sleepover camp experience that wouldn't typically be available to them if it were not for Camp Korey and the incredible volunteers, donors and staff that make it all possible. Boating, fishing, swimming, horseback riding, crafts, stage night, high-ropes course (to name a few)... all in one of the most beautiful settings Washington has to offer. They also have an amazing farm-to-table program... The kids spend time in the organic garden... Smelling, tasting, touching and learning about all the different produce that is used in the preparation of their healthful and fun meals. Camp Korey also hosts several community events (such as the recent Fall Festival) throughout the year.... So keep your eyes open for opportunities to experience camp for yourself. There are also many, many volunteer opportunities, if you are looking to give to a great cause.