I went to this camp for 2 years and the hole time I was there I had a blast they have grate…read morecounselors, cabins and pools. They have an open dock a boat . The activities consist of water skiing, swimming knee boarding, archery and more. I do recommend this camp

Outstanding place to learn how to ride AND to care for horses…read more My daughter began taking lessons over 8 years ago and not only has she learned how to ride, she learned how to be a great horsewoman as well, thanks to Colleen. The barn is a great mix of boarders and lesson riders, adult riders and kid riders, riders who show, riders who don't. Everyone is welcome. You just have to love horses.

I loved horseback riding as a kid, so when I signed my children up (10 & 5) for lessons at Fox…read morePointe Farm, I signed up too. They have schooling horses for any level of riding and offer affordable private, group and boarder lessons. Colleen helped me find and purchase my childhood dream, my perfect horse!

The camp is a drive for us, but well worth it! Our daughter was so excited, but as a mom, I was…read moreworried she would get homesick... The camp counselors welcome them in like a cheering squad, and get them settled into their cabins first, so they can meet all their bunk mates. The itinerary for the week is very busy, they are up early, with a healthy breakfast to get them going, and they are out to the beach or the pool for their morning, then to lunch and some down time before they start the afternoon activities. Each meal they are allowed to sing and chant and stand on their seats just like in the movies, and they are allowed to BE KIDS... Then they are off to the afternoon activities which are land or dry stuff, archery, arts & crafts, skate boarding, hockey, and then off to dinner. Every night the counselors went through each cabin and got reports and sent us emails and pictures daily. We were able to email them daily and they would print the emails out and have them at their table daily for lunch. When we picked them up for the closing ceremonies, our little girl had made so many friends, and she didn't seem to miss us at all... she had a blast! Every kid gets an award at the end. It helps build friendships, fun, and lets them be kids. We will let our kids go back every chance they get!

I dropped my daughter off here last week and the camp staff seamed awesome. My daughter was…read moreassigned her cabin and the girls on staff in her cabin were very pleasant. We were given a rundown on the activities for her for the week and took a quick tour of the camp. All in all, very nice. When we picked her up she was so happy. She had the best time! She told us about swimming and boating and time at the beach. They have a skate park inside and they played basketball and just did a lot of outdoor activities. The one thing we were warned about when we picked her up was ticks. They said they have plenty of ticks since it is in the woods. After this experience I would not hesitate to send my daughter back to camp her and would love to send my son. I think he would have a blast! I wish I went to a camp like this when I was a kid... I didn't even get to go to camp.

Cute little building that does, on a smaller scale, what the Visual Arts Center does in Richmond…read more They have supplies and classes. I know a lot of ladies who live in Mathews and have a great time taking one or two classes here. It's a great way to meet folks in Mathews. It's led to my mom's year or so long obsession with making "toothbrush rugs" which are not made OF toothbrushes, but with a needle-thing that looks kinda like a toothbrush. Great little place, I would totally recommend it. How awesomely fun would it be to come to Mathews for a summer and take a class here in between visiting the shops/restaurants and going to the beach?!

From the owner: The Bay School offers art classes and workshops for adults and children. Classes are offered in…read morePainting, Drawing, Basket making, Mosaics, Jewelry Making, Rug hooking, Pottery and much more! The Art Speaks Gallery is a bright, airy space showcasing local and regional contemporary art and craft.

A hidden gem! Friendly, knowledgeable staff, excellent exhibits, great kid section on the top…read morefloor, neat options in the gift shop. All with no admissions fee!

What a well done museum in an unexpected place!! We were looking for a day trip from our home in…read moreNorfolk and saw this one on TripAdvisor. Since it is only about 20 miles from the bridge tunnel up the shore (one of my favorite places on earth!), we decided to check it out. SO glad we did! And since admission is free, it made the bridge tunnel toll worth it! When you walk in you are greeted by the most friendly docent who gives you a brief background of the museum and what it's about. She told us they have several films and asked if we wanted to watch any of them. We did - "Our Island Home" gives you a terrific view of what life on Hog Island was like before it was abandoned from people who were actually born there. After whatever movie(s) you want to watch, you are "free range" to explore the museum. It is SO well done. I could have roamed around for longer than the 2 hours we were there (but I'm a museum reader - I have to check out everything!). Definitely allow yourself a couple of hours to explore. The exhibits are fantastic and laid out well. All artifacts were donated or on loan from actual island families - they don't purchase their artifacts. I like that. Shows the love for the community that these people have. Definitely check out the attic! There are hands on things for the kids - it's hot up there in the summer though! I was fascinated by the twisted chimney (not going to tell you why it was built that way - you'll have to go find out for yourself!). This is a GREAT little stop if you are looking for something cool to do on your way up or down Rt. 13 on your way to your vacation or a great day trip from the VA Beach area. With all their many activities and programs, we will definitely be back!

My daughter spent the best week of summer ever here. She learned about marine biology, got her feet…read morewet & her hands dirty & can't wait to do it again.

From the owner: Chincoteague Bay Field Station is an environmental education center and field station that offers…read moreprograms for youth, families, and adults. Programs at CBFS are hands-on and introduce people to the coastal environments on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Examples of programs include: half-day family activities, summer camps, family camps, school field trips, and adult programs like birding, biking, kayaking, and nature photography. Check out our website for a full listing of ways to get involved!

This was an amazing experience for our kid. We did two week long camps and William and Mary. Both…read morewere fantastic. The instructors and camp leads really engage with the campers.

An excellent technology camp for kids! The staff are very friendly and knowledgable. I was really…read morepleased by how much my child learned in the week he was at camp. Will absolutely be going back again next year!

Best place ever! I dream of being the caretaker of this camp…read more Great place for business events, family reunions, sending the kids off to camp, or just planning a getaway. The facilities are clean and they have many different rental options available. I planned a womens getaway for no reason other than to just get away. No kids. No men. No schedule. It was awesome! Camp Idlewild was the perfect destination. Inexpensive and AWESOME! Laying out in the field to star gaze in the middle of the night is my favorite. You can't get that view in Hampton Roads for sure! If you are looking for a place to hold a retreat of any kind, or just a day event, this is the place!

Advertised to be open at 10:00 when I bought tickets. Changed to 4:00 because of local schools. Got…read morehere at 4:00, no zip line, no bumper cars. I was told they would open when they "could". I understand difference in crowds, but don't charge full price if all is not open. This just is not the right way to run a business. Reduce your prices if only a few things are open and/or notify people when they buy tickets. Appalling. Needs to be a "0" option for stars. Additionally they decided to close at 7:30 rather than 8:00. A tremendous, total and COMPLETE RIPOFF. I would like my money back and will never come again. Just one more comment: filthy!!!!! Don't suggest patronizing this business.

Urban Air takes zero accountability for how their memberships are presented to customers. At the…read morecounter, the employee explained that the subscription could be canceled at any time and even mentioned she had seen it done before. Based on that information, I signed up. There is also pressure at the counter to make a quick decision, especially with a long line of customers waiting behind you, which makes it difficult to thoroughly read and understand the contract in its entirety before signing. After realizing the park's hours of operation did not work with my son's and my schedule, I immediately reached out by email requesting to cancel the membership. My request was denied. I also explained the financial hardship caused during the government shutdown, contacted corporate directly, and submitted a formal letter, yet they still refused to work with me. Unfortunately, this experience showed me that this park is not customer-focused. Customers are locked into a strict 12-month contract regardless of whether the membership becomes unusable, financially difficult, or was originally presented in a misleading way. PLEASE CHECK BUSINESS HOURS AND THE CANCELLATION POLICY CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING ANY CONTRACT.

I was excited when I saw a new small business, Kidcreate Art Studio was opening in the spring '21…read morein Newport News. I signed my granddaughter up for every activity in her age group. Each class is very affordable! The studio is in a strip mall on Warwick Blvd near Yates Elementary. It is a bright space with a variety of art supplies available to purchase for children, and a bright, colorful creating space with tables and stools. Some little kids fall off the stools but there are chairs available if desired. Ms Karen is the owner and she is delightful. She is very friendly and accommodating, but not overly so. The studio offers classes for children as young as 18 months, and as there is a wide variety of personalities and abilities, some children take awhile to get comfortable and some take to the structure right away. However there is no judgement or pressure for any child who may be having a melt down, and some do, or children who want to put project elements on upside down, or children who would rather sit on the floor or visit the caged birds that live at the studio. Some projects are very difficult for the younger children, but the age range for the classes my granddaughter attends is 18 months to 6 years, so there is quite a bit of adult involvement with the much younger children. The somewhat older children can attend on their own and parents can come back for them. Most projects have messy elements, and one of their "rules" is to have fun and get messy. Child height hand washing sinks are located close by, thankfully! I found a couple of projects too messy for my liking, but then, I'm about 60 years older than the kids the projects are designed for! As with any new business there are learning curves for the instructors who are likely getting all the elements together for a project they have never taught before. However the instructors generally are very hands off and let the children do what they feel comfortable doing while providing everything for a finished project. I look forward to supporting this business for several years to come, as long as my granddaughter is enjoying it.

My daughter has been very anxious about going out of the house because of covid, but with school…read morestarting soon, she needed to "get her feet wet," so I took her to KidCreate Studio to take a camp. She was nervous and cried every day at drop off, but everyone was very kind and redirected her. She trusted them and it got better and better every day. There was no judgment of her or her tears, just compassion. Even the other kids were kind and helpful. She's slowly getting ready for school and I just signed her up for her next week of camp. We'll do at least two more before school starts. Thank you all for being so good to my nervous kiddo!