I have ridden here for 6 years now and I own a horse which I board here…read more They have a great place for lessons, which I took for about 5.5 years and learned a lot about western, English and bareback riding. I have boarded my horse here for 2 months and it is a great facility. The arenas are nice and spacious and the place is clean and well-kept. Also, the staff are super friendly and helpful.

There are few things in life that can capture your heart and soul from the very first visit. Misty…read moreRidge Farm is one of these. From the smell of fresh cut hay, fresh shavings in the stalls and the many soft Equine noses looking for a scratch while nickering a soft hello- who wouldn't fall in love at first sight? Memories of many happy hours spent grooming and riding come flooding back. Stop by and see for yourself!

We had an excellent stay at Camp David! The host provided handmade cocktails and a sumptuous…read morebreakfast. Cabin was cozy with good amenities, but no WiFi. Would def recommend.

Spent a long weekend at Camp David and couldn't be happier with the experience. Delicious…read morebreakfast, lunch, and dinner provided by the host and there's plenty of restaurants in the area, I experienced my first fish fry! Plenty of activities to keep you entertained including sailing, tubing on Big Mabel, water skiing, sunbathing on the lily pad, sunset boat rides, fishing, ping pong, movie room, hiking (there will be mosquitoes!) and biking. Grocery store in town is surprisingly well stocked with everything you would need. 10/10 would stay at Camp David again!

A working farm and store, open to public tours and events…read more We attended a wedding reception at Gorman Heritage Farm just north of Cincinnati, and we loved the farm! There are animals to visit and a small store with eggs, honey, produce, pasture-raised chicken, other local foods, fresh-cut flowers, and various books, clothing, and merchandise. For our event, they put up a huge tent, so we had breezy shaded dining. This was next to another covered structure, for a breezy shaded dance-floor. And there was a food-truck bar as well. In all, a clever use of their space for a fun comfortable event. We had access to their farm for self-tours, and i think there were guided tours and feedings, too, but we walked ourselves among and petted and brushed and fed the humped mini "zebu" steer, non-wooly Katahdin sheep, goats, mini horses, a mini donkey, mules, about six of rabbits of different kinds, and chickens. And beehives! We were there for a special event. The Gorman Heritage Farm is open to the public Mon-Sat for under $8 per person. Come see fun farm animals and products!

Cute farm, has a ton of plants, veggies, and land to see and explore! We had a good time walking…read morearound and seeing the farm. I just don't recommend *during the week*. I am sure the weekend has a different experience but there weren't many animals to see besides chickens, no snacks or drinks (from what I saw) and just not a lot to do! We did get to pick sunflowers which was fun.

I have nothing but positive things to say about AAK! We enrolled our daughter (21 months at the…read moretime) about 4.5 months ago and our son started at 14 weeks back at the end of January. We've been extremely pleased so far with the care they're receiving. Our daughter is really thriving. She transitioned from an in-home facility, so it was a big change for her. They do such a great job of balancing letting them play and go wild while also keeping structure and learning. She naps well, eats well, plays well, and is constantly learning new things. Her teachers have also been a huge help recently with potty training! The teachers in her class are on the younger side and have the energy it takes to run around with a bunch of two year olds all day Our son is doing well too! He's been napping well, he's getting his bottles on time, and is a pretty happy little guy every evening when we pick him up. The primary teachers in his classroom are ladies who have likely already raised their families. They are very loving and affectionate and also have the patience it takes to deal with crying babies most of the day A HUGE selling point for us is the camera system. Personally, I cannot even begging to put a price on the peace of mind I get from being able to check in on my kids whenever I want. Whether I am just missing them or want to check in for other reasons (has my daughter peed her pants and had to change clothes today? Ha) it is really really beneficial. Each day we get a paper for each child that says when they went to the bathroom/had their diaper changed, when they napped, when and what they ate, etc. For control freaks like me, this is great. I'm a "the more information the better" person. Anytime we have had comments/suggestions, they've been addressed and implemented immediately. For instance, we asked if our daughter's teachers could give us more feedback on her days and they immediately started writing little "high/low" recaps on her papers for us. We asked if they could give her a late afternoon/early evening snack to help with her "hangriness" on the car ride home and that same day they started an additional snack. Long story short, we have most certainly not been disappointed with our choice!

Overall not a great experience for us personally. Some teachers are absolutely amazing (especially…read moreinfant room and age 2) but the preK room was a mess this past year with a ton of turnover from the teachers to the point where I didn't even know who was in my child's classroom. Then one teacher decided to hit on my husband which made him super uncomfortable and he refused to do dropoffs for quite some time. My kid is far from perfect which we know and understand but they had me convinced there were serious issues at play so we put my child into therapy and had them tested for ADHD and personality/behavior disorders. All the tests came back negative and the therapist and counselor couldn't figure out why we were there since my child was considered a normal 5 year old testing boundaries and understanding feelings. My child has attended many birthday parties and they are always praised for being the best behaved child there and we have few to no issues at home. All poor behavior seems to be related to AAK. There are cameras in the room so you can check in often but the teachers rarely have control of the classroom and they are often on their phones which I brought up to the front desk staff multiple times to no avail. The high turnover for the room also results in teachers with various discipline styles and not always age appropriate. I have saved all communication with the center and I have an email from the center telling me that they believe in ignoring bad behavior which is why they don't talk to my child when they are upset. While I understand the concept, this often led to escalation that could have been avoided by verbal communication and respect. One discipline action was to have the child write "I will not disrespect my teacher" over and over again.... Did I mention this is a 4&5 classroom where they can't read yet? In another example After the news shared about a school shooting my child came home and said that the teacher told them that happened because kids didn't behave!!! I was furious on that one as my child was convinced misbehavior led to getting shot. When my child was finally expelled for violence we never received a written letter nor an incident report but instead were just told on the phone that my child wasn't welcomed back. The other parents and I have a group text and no one heard the same story of what happened and I still don't know what all happened that day (I imagine the truth is somewhere in the middle of what the center, the kids (including the other involved student), and my own child have told me). Based on the other reviews on here I imagine the daycare will reply back back blaming me and my child as they usually do but I just recommend any new parents talk to other parents before enrolling and talk to parents with children in the upper classrooms who have had experiences. We were there 5 years before my child was expelled and as a result I also pulled my second younger child which is a shame because they loved their teachers. But I just couldn't risk them ending up in the same situation as the older sibling. If you do go here I also recommend Not letting your child move up classrooms early as they get bored quite easily and routines are the same. My child was in the last classroom since 3.5yrs old (even though its a 4&5 room) and they were learning the same things at 3.5 as 5.5yrs so there is no division in the class for different coursework based on age or intellect. We have since moved to a new daycare and my eldest is doing amazing!! They are being challenged intellectually, have had no behavioral issues, and are loved by their teachers: Either the change in centers changed my child or nothing about my child changed but the issue was with AAK. I debated posting a review but its important that parents to talk to parents. Everyone will likely have a different experience and I'm sure some people will have a wonderful 5 years there but this was just our experience and even if we are an outlier I felt it needed to be shared.

An excellent site with ever improving resources available. Obstacle Course, Pond, Industrial…read moreKitchen, Barracks and a number of houses are all on site. Camp has undergone some renovations and improvements since its inception for the better. It is a great place to instill positive skills and values in youth while keeping them active and involved.

I went as kid, and it was kind of good and bad. But they teach the kids that go a lot of…read morediscipline, and to clean up their barracks. They have a limit of 2 weeks each session, there are 3 sessions. So I went the first session of 2023. In conclusion, I had a blast, kind of, but I did sprain my ankle, and was off from doing fun stuff, like repealing(thank god I didn't do that) but I did get to shoot a gun. I feel like it is recommended for 13+.

The staff was all teenagers and they did a good job. My only complaint is whoever their boss is…read moreSteve, he called multiple times when we were there on Sunday ( while we were checking in and it rained so we were in the shop waiting it out) and then proceeds to list off a million things for them to do without asking if they're helping customers. And if the fear they all showed when the phone would ring was any indication of what type of boss he is, of course they won't interrupt him to tell him they're with a customer. He called almost every time we were in the building, I'm sure he wants to make sure things are running smoothly, but dang the whole place freezes in fear when the phone rings. On another note you all should do cabins and expand a bit. Take a look at Waco Surf in Waco. We've stayed in their cabin and it was a lot of fun.

I didn't even know this place existed before a few days ago, but it was a BLAST! I went with 2…read morefriends to try the knee boarding, it was first of all a very cheap day. $25 got us a generous 2 hours (20 minutes were added on as well for free) on the cable. The $25 was all inclusive of life jackets, cable ticket, board, and helmet. There are plenty of obstacles and trick equipment in the wake oval for you to try if you're up for it. I didn't fall off at all, but if you do, a potentially long walk awaits you to get back to the launch station. NOTE: Beginners should have good core and upper body strength. Some friends had trouble staying on the tow line due to the speed and jerky turns. I lift weights daily and do advanced hot yoga which really helped. You will get tired and need to take breaks too, they have a nice patio area for that. All in all, I'll be back and up for trying full wakeboarding next time. It's a cheap, fun (if you can stay up/hang on), and unique experience!

My girls have attended the summer art camp through The Art Workshop for at least five years - and…read moretaken some art classes during the school year, as well. They love the creative environment, supportive instructors and opportunity to spend a week on the pottery wheel or creating a paper mache animal, comic book, drawing, painting - you name it! I love that it's offered all day with before and after care - and that they enjoy going to camp and all the fun things they have made over the years!

From the owner: At the Art Workshop we have classes and camps for kids of all ages. Our bright and airy studio is…read morecentrally located in the Cincinnati suburb of Hyde Park. Art Workshop has been fostering the love of art for over 30 years in Cincinnati. This is the place for kids to create and let their imaginations soar. We offer children ages three and up art classes to learn drawing, painting, clay, sculpture and art history. At Art Workshop, you can plan a customized art party with us or bring your girl scout troop in to earn their clay badge. We teach all kinds of classes including home school art, cartooning, pottery wheel for kids and art summer camps with before and aftercare. Check out our website for all the details. Now registering for Summer Camps 2017.