I had so much fun at Woodward camp So many activities and I…read morelearned new skills and accomplished my goals

Camp Woodward's facilities are awesome. It's not for the faint of heart. There is a lottttt of…read morefreedom. My 11 year old had a ball-skateboard girl-but was in a cabin with 13-14 year olds. Food is like any other summer camp food-does the trick. It is pretty far from the hospital (45 minutes) and given the fact that's it's extreme sports-gives you a little pause-but with a wish and a prayer I sent her off. She lovedddd it.

Camp Nawakwa is one of my two favorite places on the planet (the other is it's sister camp, Camp…read moreKirchenwald). If you are looking for a great experience for your child, I cannot recommend Camp Nawakwa enough. While I was a Camp Kirchenwald staff member myself, I still loved attending Harrisburg Area Confirmation Camp throughout high school. Nothing beats the views from Upper Temple.

I went to camp nawakwa when I was a little girl, and now, my son has been going to camp nawakwa for…read morethe past 10 years. It is an oasis. I cannot imagine a better place to send a child for a wholesome camp experience. And, my son loves the food.

SMA is amazing! My daughter initially went for one 2-week session then asked to extend for another…read moresession that same summer. Note: she did NOT want to go to camp at all, in the beginning, so her asking to extend showed how great the program is. She went back the following summer and is sad that she is now too old to attend. Now, she's looking forward to when she can become a camp counselor there!

From the owner: Stone Mountain Adventures (SMA) is a co-ed, overnight teenage summer camp located in the heart of…read moreCentral Pennsylvania. We serve teen ages 12 to 16 years old and offer outdoor adventure activities, water sports, creative arts community service and sports. Every day, we create opportunities for teenagers to challenge themselves: to ride a horse, to rock climb with good technique, to wakeboard or waterski, and most importantly of all, to develop lasting friendships. Building confidence is our goal; freedom to explore, positive reinforcement, and a superstar staff are our tools. We welcome you to join us this summer at SMA Teen Summer Camp!

I love discovering hidden gems, and the Ned Smith Center for Nature & Art is officially one of…read morethose "how have I lived here this long and not known about this?" places. I first learned about it through a Facebook post advertising a free, guided January Winter Hike on a Saturday morning. The forecast called for rain, so naturally I hesitated... and by the time I committed, registration was closed. Classic. Not one to go down without at least trying, I reached out and learned they cap guided hikes at 15 people, which honestly I respect. I was bummed--but then pleasantly surprised when they offered to add me to a waitlist. Cue me quietly rooting for the rain to scare a few people off (no shame). A few days later, I got the email: spots opened up and I was in. Victory. Also, bonus points for genuinely great customer service. I arrived about 20 minutes early for the 10am hike because that's who I am, and spent some time wandering around. Parking was plentiful and easy in their paved lot. The location itself is beautiful--peaceful and tucked away, yet not "did I miss a turn and end up on someone's private driveway?" remote. The wrap-around porch on the gift shop/gallery and the huge outdoor amphitheater were unexpected and delightful. I'm already plotting a return with a lawn chair once winter loosens its icy grip. Right at 10am, our guide Emily gathered the group and laid out the plan: get in about a mile before the rain arrived. We stopped at the visitor kiosk to review trail info and then headed out to explore. We walked portions of the Fisherman's Trail, Rail Trail, and Hemlock Trail, all of which were lovely--even under gray, overcast skies that screamed "January in PA." The property is beautifully maintained, and it's very clear the Ned Smith Center puts a lot of care into creating a welcoming space. This was actually my first-ever guided hike, and I loved it. Emily was fantastic, and the damp, wintry weather gave the hike a calm, peaceful vibe--very "quiet reflection," very "main character walking through a nature montage." We ended up hiking closer to 2 miles, and somehow the rain held off until just after we finished. Nature said, "I got you today." All in all, my first visit to the Ned Smith Center was a total win. I'll absolutely be back to explore more trails and catch a performance once Central PA remembers how seasons other than winter work. If you enjoy nature, art, well-run programs, and discovering places you can't believe you've been missing, this one's worth checking out!

An incredible art and performance venue tucked away in a beautiful setting. This was my first…read morevisit but I thoroughly enjoyed the amazing art, the delightful gift shop, the incredible indoor beehive, and the access to miles of lovely trails. Tip: we were harassed by comical numbers of tiny flying insects -- they were going in our ears and up our noses and we needed wipers on our spectacles -- despite drenching ourselves in bug spray. Enjoy the trails in cooler months or bring bug netting for your head!

Our daughter absolutely loves this place! We attended the open house event and got to meet the…read moreOwner and was able to ask her a lot of questions. Not only did she answer in detail she also shared her vision and passion. We decided to sign up for a class and our daughter can't wait to go every week. We have seen marked improvements in her coding and other skills. Her self-esteem and curiosity has also grown as a result. We appreciate when business are really about the kids and not just a babysitting service but a place where the kids are encouraged to grow and thrive. Thank you Priya!

From the owner: We make coding fun! Code Ninjas is the world's largest and fastest-growing kids coding franchise,…read morewith hundreds of locations across the US, Canada and the UK. At Code Ninjas, kids learn to code while building their own video games. With our CREATE program, kids aged 7-14 have a blast creatively building their own video games and developing coding skills on the path from White to Black Belt. Code Ninjas JR builds a foundation of coding and problem-solving skills for kids aged 5-7 through our fun, hands-on and completely visual curriculum. Ready for your kid to gain problem solving, critical thinking, and STEM skills in a fun, safe and inspiring environment? Schedule a free tour today!

Classes, workshops, exhibitions, kids camps, and so much more with art. My son took two classes…read morethis summer and loved it. Highly recommended!

Kids absolutely love going to camp here!!! They come home exhausted from the day of all the fun…read moreactivities! They swim and play Gaga ball, do arts and crafts and so much more!

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[438] My son loves…read moreattending the Science Explorer program at his school. Each week he learns something new and he especially loves all the experiments. I just signed him up for a bunch of sessions for the new school year. He is very excited to attend again

I happened to stumble upon a Science Explorers ad on one of my social media accounts. My soon to…read morebe 2nd grader loves doing science experiments & with COViD causing so much havoc this summer, going to Summer Camp was off the table. We signed up for Science Explorers & he has enjoyed it so much that he asked to do a second week! It's all virtual, through Zoom, but a week before they send a box filled with all the items they'll need for the week. Each experiment is prelabeled, in its own bag, & only a very few items are needed from home (like scissors). The instructor is patient & engaging, ensuring the questions are answered and a break is given (it is a 2.5 hour "class"). While my son has needed some help here & there, it is very age appropriate for the group of children who signed up. I seriously recommend Science Explorers to anyone who child loves doing experiments!!

Employees are spot on. Very friendly staff and eager to please. Anytime we need something, it's an…read moreimmediate response. Their since of urgency for their guest are impeccable. We really enjoyed our long term stay,

We stay there 3-4 times every year and love it. You are so close to many places to eat so much…read morebetter than some of the others on the top 13 list. Highly suggest staying for your visit