Camp Ao-Wa-Kiya is amazing. Their staff reflect Jesus well, and the grounds are beautiful! We came…read moreup for a camping professionals conference and enjoyed staying the night in their cozy motel. We also really enjoyed three great meals provided by their wonderful culinary team. Thank you Ao-Wa-Kiya!

I've gone here many times with my church group, theres always something fun to do. The cabins are…read morenice and the food is amazing. Being vegetarian I was scared there wouldn't be any options but they offered me veggie meats and what not. The staff is kind and friendly and they always have a great band and speaker for retreats. I'd highly recommend going here! They have inside and outside activities, from my knowledge they have re-ball, horse back riding, tubing, snow tubing, a zip line, and gym activities. They also have a room with air hockey, carpet ball, foosball, and a ping pong table. They also have a rock climbing wall, and with this stuff you'll never be bored!

From the owner: Grace Adventures specializes in Summer Camps for kids, horsemanship camps, year-round retreats for…read moreyouth and adults, and leadership training experiences.

My child goes there every summer coming back how she had so fun and made new friends. My older…read moredaughter is a counselor there and she has so much fun.

This camp is the best! My husband went there as a boy and now my 4 kids have attended for 5 years…read morein a row. It is the highlight of their summer. They have lots of activities for the kids, there is never a dull moment. They can do everything from horseback riding, to high ropes and hiking, while teaching values. The perfect opportunity for your kids to "unplug" from video games and tv! I highly recommend!

I must say I have fond memories of this camp in the 1970's& early 80's as a junior Rebekah/ Theta…read moreRho member. My son was a camper from 2005-2008& I volunteered those weeks in the kitchen. Good management, highly qualified nurses station, great caretaker, Immaculate grounds, safe, fun, great food for the kids & staff. So many activities that we were wiped out at the end of each day. I highly recommend this unique summer camp for anyone with school aged children. It's like stepping back in time. It's simplicity and wholesomeness. So glad the camp wasn't sold and will return this summer. Wishing IOOD/Rebekah s continued success.

From the owner: We are a seasonal camp located on Big Star Lake. Like so many camp facilities, our programs have…read moreturned upside down due the COVID-19 pandemic. We will be open for self-contained RV camping on weekends in July after the 4th of July, weekdays in August, weekends and weekdays in September. Entire camp rental by a single family group as available for weekdays in August and any time in September.

It's too bad Yelp hides all of the good reviews for Mystic Lake! (See…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/not_recommended_reviews/mystic-lake-camp-branch-ymca-lake) I haven't been a camper/staff since 2011, but prior to that I spent 14 summers camping/working here. Growing up I always looked forward to spending my week at camp, making friends that I'm still friends with 20 years later. As a staff our training was always evolving to employ new bully recognition tactics, as well as fundamental safety and first aid training. The camp philosophy has increasingly incorporated taking care of ones' body & mind as well as the environment with higher quality meals and a tree-fort library to help keep kids reading during the summer, as well as all the standard summer camp activities to keep kids active.

One other comment about the letters, my daughter sent me two letters. One I got right away and the…read moreother came after she got home from camp. My son wrote one but his counselor forgot to send it. So I guess it happens but I certainly don't think it's intentional.

Okay so I just got back yesterday from a winter weekend there there was lots o tho of things but a…read morefew bad things. When you go into the meadowlands/foxglove cabins there's so carpet or wood floor it's only concrete. And the bunk beds felt kind of like prison beds. And a few of their food items there were a bit questionable..though on the second day there it was alit more packed. The worship time was amazing everyone had lots of fun and there was plenty of space. I do wish everything wasn't as expensive..but it's camp so. Also I was a little bit hoping for a bathroom in our cabin but we had to share one and it didn't smell or look like it had been cleaned which is why we used the one in the sanctuary instead it's much nicer. The game room and the gym were really nice and the other places were to. It was pretty much really nice except for the bathroom near the cabins and the foxglove cabin.But I think I would go again in the summer maybe where there's more to do!

It's an amazing place for the family but they don't have Memorial Day weekend camp anymore or Duck…read moreTape Man but they have horse back riding a petting zoo paintball worship all around great place but no duck tape man sucks but it's an amazing place my family has a lot of family memories from there :)

My 12 year-old daughter has gone to Camp Geneva two years in a row. Both years she had an amazing…read moreweek of being with God, making friends, and enjoying the outdoors. She has come home with so many positive memories! The counselors are excellent role models and are great at spreading fellowship. I think the price is well worth an entire week of camp. The campers are kept very busy with a wide variety of activities. They even get to pick special interest groups. The lake and grounds are very well-kept. My daughter loved the challenge coarse and zip line! The cabins are very homey and have their own bathroom and showers. My daughter is a picky eater and she never went hungry. A great camp!

From the owner: The mission of GENEVA Camp & Retreat Center is to create an environment where the presence of God…read moreis experienced, the love of Christ is demonstrated, and a Spirit-filled life is inspired.

I cannot say enough good things about Canterbury Creek Farm School. Our family is still new-ish to…read moreGrand Rapids -- we moved here two years ago from Chicago -- and Farm School quickly became like a second family to our 3.5yo son. Born a COVID baby, he has always loved to play independently, but struggled in group situations. The staff and owners are incredibly compassionate and caring -- encouraging our son to play with others, but at his own pace. He has completely come out of his shell over this school year. It has been a joy to see the daily updates on the Brightwheel app (which teachers update during the school day), so that even when I am at work, I can relish in the absolute joy of a time our son is having at school. Time spent outdoors and with the animals is not only great for our high energy boy to blow off steam, but teaches so many life skills (outside of a classroom) that are so necessary to early childhood development. Their approach to early childhood education is incredible -- keeps all the content fun for kids, but with incredible impact. To compare his self-portrait and handwritten name from the beginning to the end of the year is insane! His end of year book brought me to tears -- and made me feel even more blessed to be a part of the Canterbury Creek family. In fact, this morning on our way to drop off, he told me he was so sad that school was over and that he would miss it over the summer. Good thing we will be back for Summer Camp and next school year. I cannot wait to sign up my 2.5yo daughter next!

We love Canterbury Creek. Its so cool that the kids get a full education here not just for…read morethemselves but for the animals too, it' so important at an early age to make sure kids have respect for all lives and they do with their interaction, feeding and caring for the animals here. Totally unique school, wonderful education, loving and caring instructors and overall a great, first class school all the way around. Our 4 year old daugher was at preschool there and will go again for young fives next year. We will do two summer camps with her and 6 year old sister.

This is such a special place and a Christ-centered, fun, loving community! Highly recommend!read more

Our home-away-from-home-away-from home. This place is special for lots of supernatural reasons…read more Great staff, great setting, great experiences every single time. I hope my great, great, great grandkids get to stay here.