Amazing! It was super clean, the food was delicious and all the staff were super friendlyread more

This is definitely one of the nicer conference grounds/camps that I have been to. I would have…read moregiven it 5 stars except for the lodging above the dining area that feels really old and stuffy. Otherwise, it was a pretty nice experience the weekend I went back in April ! Fortunately, I was at Laurel Lodge, where it felt more hotel-style with each person having their own bed (4 beds a room) and one bathroom per room. There was also ample storage space. The room we all met in for sermons was also really nice and it looked like it was updated - with two 'lounge' rooms on each side of the main room. There is also a nice open field, a big dining area with lots of seating, and it is just pretty to walk around the conference grounds. I also really liked this little lounge area where you could get tea and coffee whenever you wanted.The campground staff was also helpful, and there was also a zipline and bouldering course further up the hill of the conference grounds that was fun to do for both students and youth leaders. I also came to this camp site a little over a decade ago and although I don't remember details of that stay, I do remember having a good time. It is really good quality facility.

My boyfriend's friend recommended this place for us to go zip-lining and it was amazing! I…read morepersonally have a fear of falling and a dislike for rollercoasters so I was a little iffy about it but I had a lot of fun. Shoutout to Andrew, Daniel, and Jayden for being the best guides ever! Although I don't think I'll get over my fear anytime soon I do plan on zip lining more in the future.

If I could give 0 stars for customer service, I would. I had…read morea zipline reservation on April 6 and called ahead to let them know I was on my way and would arrive in 5 minutes. The staff member told me that would be fine as long as we completed the waivers in advance, which we did. We arrived within those 5 minutes, but she was busy with another customer, so we waited a few minutes for her to acknowledge us. Instead of checking us in, she stalled briefly and then told us we had missed the grace period and could not be checked in. This was extremely frustrating because we were physically there within the grace period. I even have map timeline data showing our exact arrival time. Had they not been short-staffed or delayed in assisting us, we would have made it onto the tour without any issue. To make matters worse, we were told that a manager would follow up the next day to reschedule us. That never happened. No call, no email, nothing. Overall, this was a very disappointing experience driven entirely by poor communication and lack of accountability. I would not recommend booking here based on how they handle customers when issues arise.

It's comfortable. Well, mostly. The beds are like sleeping on squeaky concrete. But safe, clean…read moreand fine. The dining hall is a well oiled machine and the food is ok. They can cater to dietary needs. The grounds are beautiful! We went for 5th grade outdoor camp, was a fantastic experience.

It's the most amazing place on earth!!!!!!!! Truly magical and filled with a spirit of peace and…read moreserenity.

Absolutely love this swim center! The staff are all wonderful and my daughter looks forward to…read moreevery lesson! As a "retired" swim instructor and swimmer I definitely give this place 5 stars!

Our girls have been taking swimming lessons with Shyra and her family for a few summers. This…read moresummer our girls tried the Harry Potter camp and they are fortunate for all they get to experience in the summers and they keep raving about the Harry Potter camp. Very grateful Shyra and the family are part of our community.

Tracy was so awesome with my son, after just a few days, he reached for her during our drop off in…read morethe morning. It was so comforting knowing he was in good hands and happy and doing a variety of things with different kids. Highly recommended! My son would still be there if we hadn't moved.

We Love Nurture Nature Forest School! My son is having a blast, exploring the nooks and crannies of…read morethe Santa cruz Mountains with his peers. Tracy is an excellent guide for the children. She holds compassionate and kindness in her values, and remains attentive and alert to each child's needs.

We love YATC! My daughter was welcomed with open arms and immediately felt at home. All of the…read moreteachers were encouraging and when it was time to pick her up, she didn't want to leave. Fast forward and she is now a counselor at the camp. Such an amazing leadership opportunity and it's obvious Sean throws his heart into this business. My only complaint - I wish we found them sooner! If you have a child interested in theater, please sign them up. You will not regret it!

Where do I start!? Well, I was nervous-trepidatious-just not sure if we were doing the right thing…read moreby sending our son to Camp YATC. I must say, we were blown away- and so was our son! He's already a working actor, so sometimes it's tough to find a space that caters to someone like him- he has some experience-but of course-he's a kid! And has SO much to learn and so much growing to do. When they say that you'll feel at home- they are absolutely correct! Our son was nervous and within 5 minutes of arriving, he was waving us off~ from tears of anxiety to smiles and an eagerness to join and play and learn and experience all that camp YATC has to offer! From top notch coaches, teachers, performers, counselors, and the sweetest-most accepting & creative kids! All set in the breathtaking Santa Cruz mountains. It's a dreamy place where dreams grow and kids can be themselves, accepted, encouraged, and nurtured. Thank you Shawn & Valerie & everyone at Campy YATC for creating a welcoming space for these sweet performers to hone their craft, while making new friends in a gorgeous setting. PS-our kid is a mega boy-like plays football & has has a ton of bros- but-he's an artist and loves to meet fellow artists from all walks of life - this place delivered! Oh- yeah- the cabins- well- they're cabins... it's not the Ritz-but-it's safe-comfortable- well ventilated!! And really-so fun-our son tells it like it is and is super picky- he loved his time and can't wait to return. As a mom, I am grateful. Highly recommend for your young performer-actor, singer, dancer, writer, dreamer. Ps... the pool is clean and perfect- the cabins are older, but not moldy- I'm not sure where the bad reviewer below stayed, but it does not sound like this camp. The cost is not "cheap" but I feel that the value is there- the kids are learning & are safe-engaged-encouraged-and really well taken care of.

Some amazing people bringing community and care to the SLV neighborhood. Excited to see the…read moreprojects and creativity coming out. Congrats on making your dreams come true!

Twin Flames Creative Space is a fabulous resource for the community! So excited that they are in…read moreSanta Cruz County and look forward to my daughter attending further events!

My daughter loves the Out and About afterschool and summer backpacking programs and has…read moreparticipated in them from K-5th grade. Travis and his team are responsible, caring, thoughtful educators... and they really know their stuff about the great outdoors! My daughter has become a more capable hiker, an expert plant identifier, and a confident communicator thanks to this program. Finding good afterschool options can be a challenge; we've found Out and About to be our most reliable, beloved program that she continues to love as she grows.

This is such a fun and safe program for my daughter. She looks forward to being with the…read moreinstructors and they are active about communicating with us parents. I only learned about this program through a friend and I am so grateful that I did. My daughter is having a blast and I am so grateful for Travis and his team.

The best swim lessons around! Our kids have progressed SO much with Cougar Swim School. Going 4…read moredays a week for two weeks in a row really makes a difference. The entire swim program is very strong and we have always been more than impressed with the instructors. They are kind, skilled at what they do and push the kids just enough but also have so much fun. Our kids love it here and so do we.

Great swim director & instructors. We love that it doesn't get crowded. The pool is always warm…read moreunlike other pools we've been to. Having no showers or locker rooms is quite inconvenient but it's still our favorite place for a family swim day!