Nice cabins, really friendly staff, and the food was good. Their on site facilities and things to…read moredo kept our group of third graders very happy and entertained for the weekend.

I came here for my school retreat (Heritage academy) I really love the camp, the cabins, I am a…read morebeliever im not a Mormon I'm a saved Christian, I really love how they prayed for the meals! Really good staff. Keep it up yall!

Camp Tuku was the perfect choice for our granddaughter. She had recently lost her father and camp…read morehelped her recognize and address her feelings. She loved it. 2026 will be her third year.

Camp Tuku was virtual this year and done so well! I have a 6 year old and 8 year old who attended…read moreand loved it. Each day, kids started with writing daily intentions and yoga. Then broke up into mini sessions where they did a sustainability, arts & Crafts or cooking activity. Then each day and night they had extra activities/challenges to include the whole family like a Zoom costume dance party... it was a blast! We will be there next year for sure!!

Loved the outdoors with the perfect weather. The cabin we stayed in was decent. Only concern was…read moresitting on the very very old cloth sofa and recliner they had in there. We weren't in the cabin long though. We were there for a camp outing. The breakfast, lunch, and dinner was set at a scheduled time that you couldn't miss or you didn't get to eat. Okay the food- the quality of food was very poor. I couldn't eat most of it. For the 4 days we were there. It was flavorless, non washed lettuce, greasy and tasted stale. One night they served fried chicken and fixings. Mine and many others was raw where blood was still in chicken. I think most of us just threw the food away. Unless you were starving. Luckily i took some of my own food to cook. I have never been to this camp before. I would have to say the only thing was bad was the food and the old furniture in the cabin. I pray they will find a better place next year. For our outing.

The property is wonderful and has lots of space. The buildings and cabins are older and could use…read moresome remodeling. The staff are friendly and very quiet. My only complaint is the food they serve. It's worse than school cafeteria food and made me sick to my stomach. This would be an amazing camp if they would provide better quality food.

Camp Ponderosa Ranch is a great place for kids to experience the great outdoors while learning…read moreabout God's love. Outside activities consists of; climbing tower/zip line, craft house, canteen, archery area, splash pad, basketball court, soccer field, baseball field, human foosball game, and carpet ball tables. There are multiple camps offered during the summer. For more info please contact your local Salvation Army! God bless!

My child just returned from a week of camp. It was terrible! There was no power due to a storm…read morethe first night. We found out about the outage when other kids posted about it on Facebook...Phones? The staff was busy using their own phones and never took away phones from other campers, as I was told. Our children were not placed in the same cabins. Their medication never made it to the nurse, and so they self administered the entire week. The kids were hungry, and lived off of microwave popcorn and ramen noodles from the canteen. They were placed on the wrong activities, and the staff lied to me about it. My son was punished and placed in girls' hula "for complaining." My son said that he was treated differently because the staff was informed that I had called supervisors with concerns. I am disturbed by the lack of communication, safety, and professionalism demonstrated by this camp and its leadership. I have been waiting to hear back from a staff member from Salvation Army for the last four days. Still no word. Parents-beware!

I had a lot of fun here. I brought my sister along and we both enjoyed exploring the grounds. We…read morearrived at 2:30pm so we missed all the fun but still go to see all the animals. The animals were up and about walking around their areas. We walked around pretty quick and made it back to the front right on time for the last safari ride of the day. The safari ride was the best. We got to feed the giraffes which I thought was super cool. Def worth the stop!

Wanting a safari-like experience, we came out to Out of Africa to see the animals on their 104 acre…read morewildlife preserve. Pro-tip: If you come on your birthday month, it's only $12 for admission which is substantial savings! I booked the expedition tour which included the general admission, Super Mog tour, and a chance to feed a tiger. The Super Mog tour is an hour long ride in an all terrain open-aired truck. You have to be at least 5yo and able to climb up the steps to get into the vehicle. They offer 2 times, 11AM or 2PM. Because it was June, I opted for the 11AM tour bc of the heat. Even though there was no AC, it was fully shaded and we didn't feel too hot. Our tour guide Robby was incredible and gave each of us a small stalk of willow-like leaves to feed the giraffes. We had the option to feed them from our hands or if we're brave, our mouths! We started off on the super mog tour visiting some apex predators like their mountain lion, hyena, grizzly bear and Robby would tell their stories and also do a live feeding. We also drove past their rhino, lions, zebras and much more. Then we got to feed the giraffes as they walked up to our vehicle. It definitely had more of a natural feel vs a zoo. Then we got some snacks, walked around for a little bit to see their smaller mammals (sloth, lemurs, marmoset) and reptiles. Lastly, we attended the tiger splash show. It was as adorable show watching the tigers play with their trainers using various toys, balloons, and meat. After the show, we got to feed a tiger through a special feeding tube and you can also request a picture with the lion. Out of Africa is also know for their popular predator zip lines where you have views of the animals and the Verde Valley. We didn't do this bc my kiddo is still quite young. We got the chance to run into the owner Prayeri who described how many of the animals were raised at a young age or rescued. There is a strong emphasis on the human-animal bond and trust at this park. Love that mission and much love to all the animals!

I've now taken my kids to AZ Soccer Lab a handful of times and am not only grateful it exists, but…read morevery impressed with the quality of the sessions they offer, the fun the kids have, and the different options available too... Whether your kids participate in summer camp, private, or semi-private trainings, it's sure to be a positive experience. My kids have done some privates and semi-privates and we so appreciate the extra touches, reinforcement, tips, tricks, stimulation, and just the opportunity for them to get energy out... especially in the summer! I also like the staff at AZ Soccer Lab are inclusive to all and consider themselves "club neutral, supplemental trainers." They've all got plenty of experience and while we may be biased as some of our favorite coaches work here, you really can't find better folks to mentor and train your young soccer players. Looking forward to future visits... see you soon!

The absolute best establishment for energetic soccer-loving kids! We signed our 7yo son up for 1…read moreweek of their summer camp and ended up doing another because of his enthusiasm. He is exhausted at the end of the day but can't wait to tell us about new moves he has learned and how his game is improving. All staff are wonderful and make it an enjoyable day for kids. Highly recommend for any kid interested in improving their skills!

Javi and his team at Growth Soccer Training have really created a name in the local soccer…read morecommunity here in the Valley. Whether you have a Beginner, Lil' Baller, Intermediate, or Advanced Elite player, there seems to be something for everyone at GST. There are also all kinds of focused sessions like shooting and agility... My kids (currently 11 and 12 years old) have done small group trainings here over the years and not only do they have fun, but they are typically challenged and continuing to work on and learn technical skills as well. If you are considering checking this place out, I encourage you to sign up early as many of the summer camps will sell out. I know this firsthand! Enjoy!

Been taking my Daughter there for around 6 months. She has learned and improved so much during that…read moretime period. With the help of Coach Javier, Coach Lil Javi and Coach Anthony. They learned and get to know your kid. My daughter is always excited to go and practice. This place is perfect for anyone that is trying to improve and step up their level in the soccer field.