I have never in my life had such a terrible experience until riding at AZ Acres. Simultaneously, my…read moredaughter took a lesson while I casually rode. The instructor was rude, insulting, and belittling to both my 7 year old daughter and me. I made it very clear that she's not an experienced rider and needs more instruction as she's learning. Olivia's tone was short, accusatory, and impatient. My daughter left in tears. I cannot stress enough how much this place should be avoided.

Look, if you're an adult in Plainfield/Shorewood/Joliet and you're thinking about taking lessons…read morebecause you want to compete or you just want to become an all around better rider, this is the place to do it. And they can do group lessons if you want to take a spouse, friend, child, stranger you just met, etc. etc. The facilities themselves are very nice and the stables are always pretty dang clean. They have an indoor arena too so that's a huge plus in these winter months. There are quite a few grooms here so if you have any questions you always have someone to ask, but beyond that Megan does a great job of walking you step by step through tacking up and care to ensure you're doing it right and are using the correct equipment on each horse. The lessons are top notch. You work with different horses week to week and Megan is excellent at giving corrections while your riding. Lessons differ from day to day and they offer both English and Western, but Megan does an amazing job at remembering where your at and what you still need work on. I'm never pushed to do something I'm not comfortable with, but the option to push yourself is always there (if you've shown you'd be able to handle it). I always feel like my safety is considered while riding here which I can only imagine would be even more reassuring if you have your kids riding. Also worth noting, they offer summer camps for the kiddos.

We had the most wonderful birthday party experience here back in February. I have been meaning to…read moreleave a review for months! Having a Feb bday doesn't leave us with a lot of fun birthday party locations so we're always looking for something different. The kids absolutely loved this experience. Learning all about different animals and reptiles. The party room was the perfect size for a kid's party. They provided tables, chairs, and tablecloths which was super helpful. The staff is kind and knowledgeable. We got really lucky with having weather nice enough to be outside to see the outdoor farm. They actually said as long as the weather is not unsafe, they continue to provide that part of the party year long. You definitely don't want to miss that part. I'm not sure who enjoyed this party more, the kids or the adults. Thank you Double J Riding!

We enrolled our 9-year-old in the 4-day JJ Horsecamp for $375 after doing extensive research. We…read moredrove more than 30 minutes each way because the camp description sounded exactly like what she was looking for. While we understood that activities were "subject to change," we expected an experience that closely reflected what was advertised. Our daughter was by far the oldest child in her group, and I wish there had been more age-appropriate grouping or activities. She came home each day underwhelmed, which was especially disappointing because she had been counting down the days until camp. The biggest issue was that many of the advertised activities felt much more basic than they appeared. There was far less hands-on interaction with the animals than we expected. Instead of an immersive farm or horse experience, it often felt more like observing, listening, or completing simple crafts. For example, "making parakeet sticks" meant feeding the birds with sticks that were already prepared, and "making a goat piñata" consisted of stuffing a pre-made paper-mâché piñata. She also told us that "learning to milk a cow" involved squeezing a rubber glove attached to a wooden calf with blue-colored liquid inside. While these activities may be enjoyable for younger children, they felt geared toward a much younger age group than our 9-year-old. One thing I did appreciate was the check-in and check-out process. The staff had a clear system that made drop-off and pick-up feel organized and secure. My biggest suggestion would be to make the advertising more representative of what campers actually do. A day-by-day sample itinerary or more photos and videos of children participating in the actual activities would help parents make an informed decision. We chose this camp over others because of the detailed activity descriptions, and the reality simply didn't match the expectations they created.

What can I say? My son loves coming here. I needed a camp for working people. I can drop him off…read moreas early as 8 and pickup goes until 5:30. I also needed a "pick your weeks" schedule, because I am divorced and share summers with my ex. I signed him up last year because of this and he insisted on coming back. Highly recommended!

Our kids have been attending Oasis for many years and it is by far THE best camp around. The…read morecounselors are great and the owners, Brooke and James, focus on making the camp fun, but also creatively fit in many learning opportunities throughout the summer. Oasis is one of the highlights of the year for our kids.

Great inclusive camp - regardless if your child is outgoing or an introvert, they will have a…read morefantastic time. The counselors are well trained professionals, often teachers during the school year. The director is so in touch and knows every child's name and every child's personality highly recommend.

We have sent our children to Camp Galileo since its first year in La Grange and we can't say enough…read morewonderful things about the program. The camp is a perfect combination of a traditional summer camp (songs, games, etc.) and an education-based curriculum that encourages innovation, teamwork and a growth mindset. The counselors are incredibly energetic, supportive and knowledgeable and every year our children come home with the most amazing inventions which they are so proud to share with us. There truly isn't any other camp like it. I highly recommend Camp Galileo in La Grange or any other location in IL or across the country!

I rented the Troop House and Rustic Lodge for a winter weekend at camp with my Girl Scout Service…read moreUnit. It was great for our group of 40 girls and volunteers. The buildings were clean and comfortable. We used the Troop House kitchen to make food for our group and also used the fire ring there too. We went on a beautiful winter hike along the trails and the girls sledded down the hill in front of troop house all weekend. Definitely a great Girl Scout campground to have in our council that isn't too far from Chicago.

The Cub & Boy Scouts were invited to stay at Camp Palos this year. The typical Cub & Boy scout…read morecamp is being renovated this year, Camp Sullivan. Camp Palos is excellent! Very clean, plenty of scenic hiking, lots of room for the kids to run around.

Code Ninjas is coding class for kids. They have different levels of complexity for kids. The space…read moreis neat and tidy and clean. The staff is excellent helpful and knowledgeable. My kids are having a great time learning how to program games on java. Higher levels go into Roblox programming and C Sharp. It's 1 hour classes twice weekly. Their schedule is very easy and flexible with good after school and weekend times. I find the whole experience to be rewarding for the kids and easy to manage as a parent.

My kids have been going here for over a year now haven't had any issues but when covid started they…read morecontinued to charge me even when they were closed. I've been trying to contact them with no response. Spoke to one person he stated he would call me back and that was over a month and half ago. Very disappointed in their lack of communication. I shouldn't have to pay for it when they were closed and my children didn't attend any classes.

My kids absolutely love the after school program. They look forward to it every week. The coaches…read moreare caring, attentive, and really take the time to get to know each child. Their staff is so kind. Patient, and truly passionate about what they do. They offer a great mix of fun activities that all kids can participate in. Every day is filled with fun activities, learning and lots of smiles. I highly recommend to any family looking for a safe, engaging and supportive environment for their children to learn and grow

They offer Rec Nights on some Saturdays and my daughter loves going!! She has only missed one and…read morewas very disappointed she was not able to make it. Plus, it gives me and my husband an opportunity for a date night! I can't say enough about the program and the coaches. The coaches are especially what makes this a fun and safe environment, and they truly have a passion for what they do and for the kiddos! I will definitely be signing my daughter up for the summer sessions. I highly recommend this extra-curricular option for the summer break!