I visited once in early September and had such a positive experience I had to go again just a few…read moreweeks later. this place was so uplifting and edifying to me both mentally and spiritually. the handlers are very kind and work with you. the horses are gentle and beautiful. Just be sure to listen to instructions and be respectful of your horse. It's become a must-visit whenever I visit Ohio shout-outs to Max and Rio. Both are very very good horses

I went with a group off friends, with the purpose of taking an hour horse ride. Since we knew the…read moreowner he allowed us to go for an hour and a half ride, and at a discounted price. The ride was fantastic! The trail leads you winding up a hill, thus the second half if the ride is a slow meandering walk back down. The horses were gorgeous! Mine gave no trouble. This was a wonderful way to spend a fall Sunday!!

My daughter loved it so much and she loved the stuff they did and I am probably going to send her…read moreback this summer for more fun

I remember going here on a field trip in the 8th grade. During the reenactment of The Underground…read moreRailroad, there is a part of it where our group hid underneath a house in complete pitch black darkness. During this, I couldn't see anything and was sexually assaulted by multiple people. All I could do was swat the hands off of me. We were told to be completely silent under the house because it was a scene where the police asked the people living there if they had seen any escaped slaves. It was the perfect storm to sexually assault somebody and nobody will ever know who did it. I was 13. I feel like my teachers and the employees failed me. I'm 26 now and I've carried it with me all of these years. If they are still doing these field trips, I really hope they added a light under the house, even if it's dim lights so that you can see what's happening around you, or cancelled that part altogether. I hope it hasn't happened to other little girls.

This rec center is an absolute beast. As someone who loves to work out at recreation centers and…read morehas been to many throughout her life, this one takes the cake as one of the cleanest, most modern, and largest. It has an indoor fitness pool, an outdoor pool (looks like mostly designed for families with kids), an ice skating rink, a huge weight lifting and cardio machine area, multiple group fitness rooms, and a full-sized basketball court (that they use temporary drapes to turn into multiple courts for pickelball or pick-up basketball). There's probably more I'm missing. I've never actually walked through the entire place. They have a ton of community and fitness programming for the area. From 8 to noon then 4 to 9 most evenings, they have different fitness classes going on. They aren't just your basics either. They have enough TRX bands to support TRX classes or some of their strength-based classes use workout areas they've had installed. They have lots of spinning bikes and classes the support them. I've never actually encountered any machine or part of the fitness center that didn't work. Everything is well-maintained, and I've never even encountered an empty cleaning spray bottle before. The biggest "issue" I've had is when the water tastes a bit off because the red-light says the filter needs to be replaced on the water fountain. Prices aren't cheap, but they aren't expensive either. When a yoga class elsewhere will cost me $40, it's only $11 here at Kettering. If you get one of their multi-class passes or a membership, it's even cheaper on a per-class basis. They have lots of kids camps and kids activities including some homeschooling group play classes and more. I haven't paid much attention to the kid things, but I know they have some! Great spread of bodies and ages here too. You'll mostly see older adults, and it's really refreshing to see a ton of different types of people instead of the college-aged adults. Everyone here is super friendly, and it's clear a lot of the community uses this place as a great place to see and hang out with friends while staying active. Huge parking lot, but if there's a lot going on (like a kid's hockey meet), there have been a few times I've been unable to find a single parking spot in this beast of a parking lot. Bathrooms are clean too.

I love the Kettering Rec Center! That place made my whole childhood and early teenage life THE…read moreplace to be kids. I feel it allows kids to try something/sport they may want to pursue as a lifelong dream but wouldn't know where to start. Basketball, Running, swimming, pickleball, volleyball, ice skating, ice hockey, and a lot more but I'm sure I've forgot. Just such a great place for the whole family to go. Who else misses when the middle school mascot was a wildcat?

Extraordinary week at Mezzacello Urban Farm for our grandson. Turned into such a special program…read moreand he gained so much confidence and self esteem from it. So much so, he will be continuing as one of their Mentor In Training MenTerns Program. At the end of the program he said " he was very very proud of what he had accomplished ." If there was a 10, I would have given this program a 10. A real inspiration.

Finding a summer camp that your kiddos love is a tough feat! Not only is Mezzacello an amazing part…read moreof the Near East Side but a welcoming and fun place for my kiddos to spend time learning. Jim is a true gem, he challenges the kiddos to be active participants in their learning. The most impressive part is that he treats each kiddo with the same respect he would treat an adult. Too often kiddos don't get this same level of respect and when you are able to find a human who truly appreciates and is interested in interacting with kiddos you have to celebrate them! Thank you for being a great teacher and learner Jim!

My grandkids went to this camp last summer and had a blast. They enjoyed the Ninja course and the…read moreinstructors we very friendly and supportive. I plan to have them attend again this summer. Highly recommend this because it challenges them physically and builds confidence.

From the owner: USA Ninja Challenge is a year-round obstacle course training program that combines basic skill sets…read morefrom gymnastics, climbing, cross training and track & field. The sport of Ninja is quickly becoming the most fun and creative way to meet the physical needs of today’s kids! USA Ninja Challenge is open to boys and girls ages 4 to 17. Our class program has 6 levels to master with a wide variety of progressions, drills and challenges. Ninjas that demonstrate their mastery of skills advance to the next level of training. Each Ninja progresses according to their own abilities. The purpose of the program is to build children’s self-esteem, confidence and sense of accomplishment, one obstacle at a time.

I just returned from chaperoning my son's field trip at Camp Willson. This was my first time but…read morehis second. I do not like camping. I am a VERY skeptical person and I do not let my children to go to with strangers overnight anywhere. His teacher convinced me to let him go the first year. Last year he came back raving about the camp and asking to go to summer camp there. We weren't able to pull it off. But, after hearing his excitement I had no problem letting him go this year and tagged along. Impressed is an understatement and all of my concerns were calmed. The amazing staff made everything an adventure and kept the children smiling and happy. I don't think the kids realize how much they learned. He wants to go to summer camp this year and I will be letting him go. His sisters too (if they want). This is an excellent place and I can see it being part of his future beyond one summer.

From the owner: Summer Camp, Outdoor Education, Horseback Rides, Group Rentals and Retreats.read more

Camp A Cappella is the happiest place on Earth (yes, better than Disney)! Everyone involved is…read moreopen, accepting, diverse, talented, kind, and just FUN to be around! This summer camp is for you if you like music at all, but especially if you're into barbershop or a cappella music (think Pentatonix, Straight No Chaser, Street Corner Symphony, etc.). You learn so much while also making a ton of new friends, in such a small amount of time. I will go back every year!

From the owner: Camp A Cappella specializes in contemporary a cappella training. From large ensembles, small…read moreensembles, and special skills like vocal percussion, arranging, live sound/audio, studio recording, and video.

DO NOT PUT YOUR KIDS IN SPORTS HERE!! Was not satisfied with how last year ran but I gave them a…read morepass it seemed like they were trying to put kids health into consideration because Aug last year was very hot. But starting late cause the kids to be playing during the snow or freezing temperatures. They added a game for the week following the "close" of the season. They have no regard for parents schedules. Season should be starting Saturday sept 5th. It's been postponed to sept 13th. But some teams will have games Saturday the 5th. I have 2 kids and have no schedule for either kids team. How am I supposed to schedule life if they can't get me a schedule and not make last minute changes?!? If the refs are as bad this year as last it's going down. U4 games should last 30 mins max. One of our daughters last over an hour because the ref couldn't keep track of time! Hire people who know how to use a stopwatch or tell time. I left the sports director a voicemail and I've still not gotten a call back. They do not prioritize timeliness. Practice schedules went out the week before they started. It's no surprise the teams barely have 9 players each. Parents don't want the bullcrap.

The service are kind.And they take a bunch of classes,like swimming,volleyball, basketball ,…read moreyoga,taekwondo,they have also workout space,and on top of the basketball gym is a track!

soooooooooooooooooooooo fun my kid went there last year she said that all the staffs are very nice…read moreand the food is very good and if you don't like it there is more stuff to the best place ever.

As a life-long lover of CAMP (CFAB afterall), I was very excited to find a place for my daughter to…read morecall her camp home. CAMP ERNST is the place. They offer a Summer full of week-long camp experiences for kids and they kick off and close out each summer with FAMILY CAMP each year. Our family has gone for the last couple years and in July, my six-year old will have her first week-long experience. CAMP is a gift that last a lifetime and there is no better place to make memories than Camp Ernst!