I was a camper there in 5th grade. I loved it so much. I went back as a camp counselor, They go on…read morenight hikes, skits ect.U meet different kids from different schools. They asked if I wanted a cabin of girls or boys, I choose the girls. U learn a lot at this camp. I highly recommend. We all went back up and visited next campers.

I do not understand the five star reviews here! My son went here for music camp last summer and it…read morewas the most outrageous experience he ever had! When we arrived to check him in, he was placed into the last cabin available, which consisted of 15 other 5th through 8th graders who all treated him like bullsh!t because of his encopresis and hearing loss. In particular, one guy who came in THE DAY AFTER CAMP STARTED and chose one of FOUR bunk beds available, which just so happened to be the one right under my son's! He started berating my son about how messy he is, and it got to the point where the cabin's counselor had to intervene, and not only that, he discovered my son's encopresis, which he hasn't directly mentioned to any student at this point. They decided that it was emotionally too much for my son, and that I would pick him up halfway through the camp. Not to mention, all students were required to take choir ALONGSIDE the instrument they played, which for my son, who is very shy about his voice, was WAAAAY too much. The choir director was also the lead counselor, the WORST person in the entire camp! She never even mentioned this, but apparently, you are supposed to arrive 10 minutes early to every meal, which his cabin failed to do because she never even mentioned it! As a result, his cabin would arrive 15 minutes before each meal, and he did not do anything wrong! Unacceptable. We won't be coming back. Just a side note, this review is for a program (La Honda Music Camp) that was hosted at this location, not the site itself. This is because apparently, it's so little known that there is nothing on Yelp about it.

This was a very peaceful place to have a retreat at ! The church group I was with booked the rooms…read moreand conference areas of the Siden Conference building, which had hotel-style rooms. The room my husband and I stayed in was very warm, but some other rooms seemed to have heating issues. There's not really much of an open space there to see scenery, but you are pretty much in the middle of the redwoods so that is pretty cool. The meals they served were also quite filling, as they were always buffet style. One day, many of us went to walk around the hiking trails during the afternoon. I wish the hiking trails were more marked, as many of us got lost among them during the day since a fire road would often run through the trails. Something I have to give a huge shout out to the staff there thought was really helping our group out during an emergency situation. All that to say, I give a 4 star rating to this campground site. I don't live far from the area and so was pleasantly surprised to discover that this campground was deep in nature not too far from me. I can't say much on the value as I was not the one who booked this conference (I booked it through my church for the retreat), but even following our registration costs, it felt nice to be pay the amount we did for a weekend in the Siden building. I write and share more photos about my time at Redwood Glen Camp here: https://theheartasitis.com/2024/11/10/city-church-sf-november-2024-retreat/

had some of the best food here I loved it. Went on a church retreat and i made some of the best…read morememories there. The cabins were a little outdated and gave prison but in general i love the atmosphere and the general location

I love Jam Camp West with all of my heart, it's my highlight of the year. The teachers are really…read morenice and its such a warm and welcoming vibe.

Jam Camp West is a perfect opportunity for children ages 8-13 to be themselves and experiment with…read moredance and music. From turn table class, jazz and funk band, percussion and Hip Hop Fusion Dance there is something for every child. If you are a complete beginner or experienced ripper you will find something extra cool to get into. This camp happens once a year and is at the centerpiece of camp experiences.

We went there for a group camping trip and it was enjoyable. Set up tents in the campground (with…read morecabins around that we didn't use), with a common central building with small toilets and sink. No showers. There are many walking trails short and long, and some of them lead to a creek. Beware there is a ton of poison oak on many of the trails just off the path. The parking is a short walk from the tent area. Overall this is a nice spot in nature, surrounded by trees. It was a beautiful experience to wake up to the birdsong. Having showers and slightly better toilets would improve the camping experience even more.

Joe is amazing, he is the manager of this event center and was easy to work with. I was a local…read morevendor for this event this evening for Julian and Brenda. I seen Joe help set up everything. He set me up for success, in a position where I was able to serve the guest and leave with no hassle. Thank you Joe !!!!

My daughter attended a 10 day YATC camp in the summer of 2023 and we had a terrible experience. The…read moredirector, Shawn, locked up my daughter and a couple other kids who he believed had Covid in a makeshift "infirmary" overnight until they agreed to either get a PCR covid test or their parents came and picked them up. Of course this being 2024, PCR tests are not readily available and required a one hour drive. Needless to say I picked up my daughter and was called a "Karen" by the director who didn't want to be called out on his punitive, unnecessary covid policies while he tried to convince us that these were Santa Cruz county policies - lies. We never recovered our lost tuition and I doubt my daughter will ever recover emotionally from being locked in an office overnight without being able to call her parents, without her contact lenses or any actual food. And the kicker was she never had Covid. Avoid this camp!

5 stars all the way! My daughter lived for her summer and winter camps growing up. She has made…read morelifelong friends and mentors with similar dreams that will help achieve her goals and succeed in life in general. If you have a child interested in the theater and film arts, this is a safe place for them to be nurtured and developed. Kudos to Shawn Ryan and the whole YACT family!

My children have attended Code for Fun for the last two years. Starting with afterschool programs…read moreand camps. Since the fall they attend CS League where they meet in the Sunnyvale office once a week for a whole year. Staff are present and encouraging and kind to my children. The teachers continue to grow my children's knowledge of coding through web site design, game design through Python and much more. The value of the classes are reasonable!

My kiddo has attended a BUNCH of code camps, and Code for Fun is by far the best for both his…read moreenjoyment levels and the amount he learned. There are some other "code" camps he enjoyed because the instructors basically let the kids do what they wanted - so he watched youtube videos all day. And there are some that try to keep the kids on task but don't have very engaging teachers, so my kid ends up not wanting to attend. At Code for Fun, the teachers are creative and flexible, finding a way to meet kids where they are at and to give great suggestions for coding projects that incorporate their interests and abilities. My kid has attended multiple camps and now takes semi-private weekly classes with Code for Fun. I'm so impressed with the teachers' skill and highly recommend Code for Fun!

i did a 1 day surf lesson in Pacifica with Gary as our instructor, it was an amazing time, very…read morenice and likable guy. made sure everyone was safe especially because the surf was a bit bigger than normal, overall would love to do it again. thanks Gary!

Adventure out is simply amazing!!! Everybody in the team is an expert and very friendly, and you…read morewill have fun with them 100% I did surf lessons and they were just great in every aspect, I stood up on my first time and learned about the ocean and surfing and also swimming with Chase and Antonio (aka the sweetest). If anybody is planning to come down to santa cruz definitely do out doors activities with adventure out!

It was divine appointment that we found Mr. Test Prep. I…read morealmost never use Yelp anymore to search for anything (sorry, yelp!) but I came on here just to see if there was any SAT prep service that could help my son. He had already sat for the SAT in his 10th grade, and had a decent 1550 score, but we wanted to see if he could improve it. Mr. Test Prep's approach and clear value proposition really stood out to me in the sea of the multitude of tutors and SAT prep services. We gave it a try, our son Ethan loved Michael's style, and format, and it was a good fit for our family's needs all around. Ethan sat for the SAT again in a few months of working with Michael, and his score was perfect. Of course, everyone's mileage may vary. For us , it was a match made in heaven :) Thanks, Michael

Online only tutoring. My understanding is that Mr. Test Prep used to be great when he had kids come…read moreto his home. Now it is entirely online. My son (who actually does well with online learning) did the trial and felt he could do better on his own. I eventually got someone who did in person tutoring. In my experience, a lot of these online classes and tutors benefit the tutor but not the students. If you have a student who does well with online teaching, maybe this is okay. But if you want to pay big money, make sure you get results. For our family, the benefit of taking the SAT over and over was good. But not having any human interaction with the tutor or peers was not good. My son eventually scored a 1570 but with an in person tutor and taking the SAT five times.

Fabien has been an incredible surfing coach. He's super friendly, approachable, and immediately…read moremakes you feel comfortable in the water. What really stands out is how supportive he is--he pays close attention to your technique and gives clear, practical feedback that you can actually apply right away. His tips on how to pop up were especially helpful. He broke the movement down step by step, corrected small details I didn't even realize I was doing wrong, and made the whole process feel much more natural and consistent. I saw improvement quickly because of how clearly he explained everything. What I appreciated most is that he didn't just focus on the session itself--he also gave me specific drills and practice tips to work on at home. That made a huge difference in building muscle memory and confidence before getting back in the water. If you're looking for a coach who's knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping you improve, I highly recommend Fabien!

Thank you Fabian!!! You got me up on the board, finally. And I feel like a genuine surfer now, no…read morelonger a poseur.