I was so very fortunate and lucky enough to have been able to attended super camp here throughout…read moregrade school, and to this day I tell people that it changed my life!!! It's worth the hike up for your kids to have experiences you won't be able to find anywhere else in the world with life long core memories that build good character. I HIGHLY recommend enrolling your kids here even if it's for one week day camp, or a focus group. I also LOVE that it's been operating for over 70 years by the same family running it today. You won't find anywhere else that has not only a turn key, organized, professional establishment but that's run by heart, soul, love for the outdoors, community, respect for one another, and tradition. It's also a great place to have your wedding or any special event!!

Our kids have been going to camp here for the past few years. It's hands down their favorite part…read moreof the summer. They get to ride horses, mountain board, do archery, swim, hike and more. The owners Lynn and Mike are incredibly easy to work with. All the staff are well trained and very attentive to the children and help stretch their comfort zone in fun challenging activities. This year camp was cancelled due to COVID-19. As an alternative, CMR has been hosting single family activities to ensure social distancing. We took the opportunity to do this and we had a blast. As parents, we really didn't know much about how the kids spent their time on the ranch. Spending time up there made me feel like a kid again. The staff made the whole experience fun and easy. The measures that CMR are taking to reduce exposure to the virus are as good as any place I've seen. They sanitize every piece of equipment and touch point between each family and keep the flushies sparkling. Oh and hundreds of acres to spread out the guests. After several months of quarantine and more to come, CMR's 2020 family program was much needed. It's also worth mentioning that various special needs grants and scholarships will cover the family program.

Our 2 daughters 5 and 8 have gone to Camp Oonie Koonie Cha the past two years. It is truly an…read moreamazing camp. The teachers are very knowledgeable and love music. The curriculum includes a lot of music but also incorporates science and movement that helps prepare children for reading and improves their motor skills. This camp is on the expensive side but well worth every penny. At the end of camp we received a CD and our girls sing the songs they learned year round (especially great to have in the car). We have all become more musical and I would highly recommend this camp for children ages 4-8.

Don't hesitate, just register for Camp Oonie Koonie Cha! My son just finished his 3rd summer in a…read morerow with them and it's outstanding year after year. Camp may only run for one week in the mornings in Boulder, but they pack in the fun for the whole family. Songs with accompanying dance moves, instrument construction, science, dramatic play, & a guided performance with those songs and instruments at the end of the week all around one theme each summer. My son just turned 7 and it's absolutely his favorite camp. They even serve delicious, healthy, & filling snacks. Director Amy and her staff are camp professionals that pack a punch of fun into all aspects of this wholesome camp. Sign your kiddo up! It'll be so fun for the whole family - I promise.

Had a wonderful few hours here with my Toddler. I wish kids could get closer then outside fence to…read moresome animals but I imagine it may be safety issue? They can feed goats, sheep, bighorn sheep, alpacas through fence. Chickens are turkeys are running around free and it's set up great that you can roam and not feel like your on top of other guests. They have a sandbox type silo, a bunch of toy trucks to play with, some climbing and swinging items and a small play house (we did not go in because a bunch of kids were playing). I would say go early bring a lunch and sit out and play and let kids explore. It's a little pricy $15 for anyone over 12 months so a family of 4 is $60 but I'm sure it helps the farm keep well maintained. I would go back and recommend to anyone with small kids.

So much fun! I was pleasantly surprised. Very clean and well-maintained…read more My 5 year old had a blast feeding the animals, using the zipline, unique swings, treehouses, exploring, even riding a horse which she has been terrified to do until now. Make reservations, especially for the weekends. They did not have any space for walk-ins on the Saturday we went.

Every time I have dropped my kids off or picked them up for this camp for the last two summers the…read morecounselors have been ignoring the kids. Never once have they been playing a game during down time, the counselors seem very overwhelmed and inexperience. Also, they no longer own enough Vans and so many times kids will not have a place to shelter in severe weather. The counselors in charge of the 5/6 year old kids wasn't watching the kids at all when I picked my kid up a half hour early. The kids were told to hang out under a shelter with absolutely no games or activities during a day that rained all day.

It is really disappointing to have to rate Avid with a one star - but they have earned it. While…read morewe enjoyed having our son in camp last year - this year they are acting like crooks and refusing to refund in full when camps were cancelled. Zero customer service, even sent out a email saying that they won't be replying to emails or voicemail. UPDATE: Andrea with the social media team was the only person to respond from the entire organization. She was able to process close to a full refund, charging a $25 per session admin fee. Not ideal, but at least she deserves credit for the effort she put forth and timely response.

This review is just for the Chili Bowl fundraiser at the Pottery Lab. This is the 10 th anniversary…read moreevent and it has evolved into a very enjoyable event. As a neighbor, the starting years were very problematic with trash, noise, and disorganization. The chili contestants ave improved their quality and serving ability. There are different contestants from the earlier years. There are many styles, red and green chili, meat, vegetarian and vegan.They really have Boulder covered. There are adequate tables and chairs and especially convenient trash bins. The number and size of the bowls has improved. Now that Groundwork's is in charge, there is more than just pottery to buy in the craft sales as they teach other arts at other locations. The staffing is plentiful and staff easily identified by quality shirts. I tried chili from several options though I could not use all five tickets that come with the bowl as I need to have yet another meal today. I chose from restaurants where I have eaten , a catering service I have used and The Academy Senior Living which happens to be in the same neighborhood with a really good chef who used to cook at a now closed by retirement, restaurant where we ate regularly. I didn't want to do more than that number and decided familiar places gave me a judge of general capability on a dish I rarely order out. My ranking first in overall flavor, appearance and ingredients goes to the Post which surprised me as I rarely chicken chili anywhere and I do not like beer at all. But the ingredients here really came together, chicken, beans, corn, topped with cotija, cilantro, lime . My second goes to The West End Tavern which was excellent with brisket and a bbq sauce style, cheese on top. Good, but more expected and brisket good quality and tender. Third ranked is the Academy for sheer inventiveness that really came together. Pineapple was a treat to find to sweeten and spark and the crunch of the toasted corn nuts added a lot. At a $25 price for a bowl to keep and support programs here, it's well worth another year to participate again.

I took a beginner clay class and it was disappointing. The instructor did not want to be teaching…read moreand basically started out the class with a brief instruction and told the class that she would not tolerate questions during class time if it required her to repeat something she already said. She basically worked on her own pieces, did not circulate to help the students or foster a sense of community, and was rude. Her instruction regarding glaze appearance after firing was incorrect so the pieces did not turn out like she described they would and she did not provide glaze samples. She did not seem to care in the least. I filled out the feedback survey accordingly. More recently, I decided to give it another try and take a class but the registration link is inactive (registration is open) and the website is not maintained well and looks unprofessional (works overlapping words). They can do so much better!

What an amazing day trip we had with ABC! Our guides Sebastian and Sammy were total pros, I felt…read morevery safe and confident putting my two babies and my family in their care! We are all beginner climbers but absolutely loved our day with this crew-highly recommend the guys and ABC!

ABC climbing is an awesome place for kids to try something new, get their energy out, get stronger…read moreand have fun! We love going for open gym. It's $20 per climber from 10-2pm on week days. ABC also offers camps, classes, outdoor trips, birthday parties, punch cards and more. They have so many fun things to explore! Highly recommend this place for kids of all ages. The staff is friendly and helpful.

My kids attended this camp for 3 weeks in the summer of 2017 and I was very happy with the entire…read moreexperience. My kids (girls aged 3 and 5) LOVED attending camp, and I really liked that the camp was very outdoors-focused and they would often come home quite dirty from playing in the sand and grass. This feels like what a kids summer camp should be. The counselors were also top notch.

The Living Arts camp is a thoughtful, well-designed program which focuses on the outdoors,…read morefolklore, crafts, and friendship. My son was in awe of this magical experience - and it changed my whole perception od that a schooling experience could be! A really great experience!

Our 9-year-old daughter took the one-week beginner's course here and enjoyed it tremendously. The…read moreteacher, Kirsten, is full of enthusiasm and energy and makes sure everyone is learning. During this first week students get familiar with horses and horse behavior, but they don't actually ride on their own (they ride while their horses are being led around the area by the helpers). They also learn a lot about grooming and caring for horses, which I think is important. They also offer some more advanced courses and some individual riding lessons.

My 8 year old daughter loves Horseplay! Kirsten is great with kids and really makes sure they have…read morefun and learn to love horses. Highly recommend!!

Expert Instructors Make All the Difference. Kids today need time in nature!!! Thorne has been…read morerunning camp in Boulder since 1957 with their unique brand of joyful, hands-on nature programming!

From the owner: Thorne Nature Experience was founded in 1954 by Dr. Oakleigh Thorne, II. Thorne was one of…read moreColorado's first environmental nonprofits and has a storied history and many accomplishments that extend well beyond connecting more than 250,000 youth and adults to nature over the past six decades.