Well maintained nature center with a variety of animals to see and learn about. Delightful self…read moreguided walking path. We spent about an hour and a half exploring.

The Howell nature center absolutely blew my mind! The play place was very well thought out and just…read morephenomenal! There were so many different activities and places for the kids to play imaginatively. From the Burde blind to the stump jump in the massive treehouse with the hidden swings underneath, it is a child's dream playground. I can't wait to keep him back here and discover all the little things. We enjoyed seeing the animal ambassadors, especially Blue the turkey and it was a really good lesson to my kids about not domesticating wild animals. I wish it was easier to see some of the animals and some of them are mislabeled, especially on the side by the playground. Special tip; if you have a library card, the Howell nature center has a free pass with the Michigan activity pass. You can reserve for up to four people in your family. This is an absolutely amazing deal and we had a blast. Additional tip- pack a sack lunch and enjoy the picnic tables up at the steep hill by the fox and the deer. It's very peaceful and scenic and a wonderful place for the kids to run around safely, see the animals, and have a nice picnic lunch in the semi shade.

Liberty Athletic club is more expensive than most if not all other gyms in Ann Arbor, but I find it…read moreworthwhile, especially for families. The decor looks a bit dated compared to say the newly constructed L.A fitness - but the facilities are quite comprehensive - I use the strength training facilities, my partner makes use of the included fitness classes, and my kids love the indoor play area and pool, and great outdoor pool / recreation area during the summer. Great place to host birthday parties too. Hard to find this combo anywhere else. I also find that Liberty being independently owned leads to better service than I experienced at L.A Fitness and Planet fitness - the people who work at Liberty have often times been around for years and seem to care more. If you are a solo adult, the extra cost might be harder to justify. But for our family, this is hands down the best fitness club in Ann Arbor.

My husband and I have been members of Liberty Athletic Club for the last year and I have nothing…read morebut great experiences so far. In the last year they've been renovating quite a bit to update the spaces, equipment, etc, which has helped the overall vibe. They started by painting and reflooring the main workout room and are currently renovating and updating the indoor lap pool and hot tubs/saunas. The locker rooms are clean and the lockers are easy to use. The workout equipment is in great condition and even during their busiest times it's easy to get a treadmill or a bike. Plenty of TVs and things to keep you occupied with as well as you're huffing and puffing along. They have a few rooms for specialized classes--group fitness, spin and yoga. Now, I've only done the yoga classes so I can't comment on the others but the yoga classes I've attended were good (restorative yoga). I've always felt a million times better coming out than when I went in. There's a lot to do for families too. With a big kid's complex with a play area, rock climbing wall and indoor water park for fun during the winter months (also open in the summer). The outdoor complex is awesome and open Memorial to Labor Days. To be honest, this was the selling point for me. They have a few lap lanes for adult swimming (yes there are only two but I never had a problem getting a lap of my own this summer and I went several times a week) a bigger "play" area in that pool for the older kids/teens, and a splash/smaller pool for kids with a nice water slide. The outdoor cafe area has beverages, smoothies, frozen yogurt, and a few hot items for lunching. There's a small playground and even a few holes of mini golf in the complex as well. Plus outdoor tennis courts, of course. The club is big on tennis and they have a ton of courts inside as well. Plus classes, teams, and more. I feel like there's always a tennis club gathering when I'm there. There's a small indoor cafe as well with snacks, water, smoothies and such. They close around 7:30pm every day so it's more for lunch or a post-work pick me up before your workout. They have a small spa area upstairs with pedicures and massages. When you join you get a coupon for either or so I booked one and splurged on another. Great solitary environment. I had a beautiful pedicure and one of the best massages I've ever had. It's just a little pricey to do often, but if I could I would. It's definitely not a cheap membership, but I get a generous stipend from work for a fitness membership which covers most of the cost. If not for this I'm not sure I could swing it. But since I can, I try and make the most of my membership.

I had an amazing time! Counselors and riding instructors were the nicest people! I WILL DEFINITELY…read morebe going back! I made lots of friends and great memories! If you're looking for a good camp I highly recommend Northfork!

Love Northfork so much best place to ride and bored your horse part of the family is the best thing…read moreto be in my life

I LOVE IT!!! This is problably one of my fav places so many things to do!!! Went here in fifth…read moregrade for a school field trip.

This low budget camp is run poorly and is led by a couple of idiots, my experience working there…read morehas shown me just how terrible the camp really is. The place is filled with cockroaches and bedbugs and the food will get you sick. Raccoons are flooding the place and you will see them near the dining hall. The water they serve to the kids tastes like blood and its a terrible experience overall. The camp is full of trash and the cabins are full of dirt and dust. The counselors have a bad attitude and have no idea what they are doing. The Counselors are under the influence when the kids are on camp and are smoking and drinking on days with kids in their supervision. there is a weed pen in the room next to the reptiles. This place needs to be studied, there are bottles of alcohol and vapes in counselors belongings and in their cars. Kids have found weed pens on there walks around camp and the counselors decide not to report it. Don't consider sending your kids here if you want them to have a good camp experience. You will waste your money sending them to this low budget camp. This place needs to be studied.

Wildwood Ranch Day Camp was a wonderful experience for my kids as an alternative to traditional day…read morecare. The affordable cost includes lunch and they went beyond my expectations in accommodating my daughters peanut allergies. Johanna and the day care counselors (Katie, Rachael, and James) were really gracious and great with the kids. My kids took to them easily and I was completely comfortable leaving them in their capable care. I have two children who were ages 6 and 7 when they attended last year and the activities were perfect for their ages. I was concerned my son wouldn't try riding a horse, but they somehow convinced him to try it with Rocky and he loved it! My daughter was already to hop right on America and she loved interacting and groom the horses as well. There was so much going on everyday, I can't even touch on everything in this one review! We liked Wildwood Ranch Day Camp so much, we are scheduling two weeks again this summer!

From the owner: Exciting and Enriching Week-Long Day & Overnight Camps for 5-15 year old children…read more We offer fun activities such as horseback riding, The Blob, swimming, boating, arts & crafts, Climbing Wall, Dual Zip-Line (only 9-12 yr olds), Gaga Ball, Archery (9-12 yr olds), Low Ropes activities, Nature Center & Exploration, Game Room, and much more. We offer early care during our summer months as early as 7am and after care as late as 6pm for an additional fee. Qualified staff who will make your child their #1 priority

My sons have been coming here for a couple of years and they love it! They have a huge variety of…read moreinteresting camps (e,g, circus, Lego, nerf, art, movie making and all kinds of instructional sports options) that run in the mornings. They also have pre and after camp care so they can be there all day. They have tons of activities including a climbing wall, putt-putt, water activities, field trips and sports. Your kids will come home tired and happy. The counsellors are great (many of them are teachers) and keep it fun for the kids. Sign up early in the spring as the more popular camps fill up fast. Well worth the cost ( which is similar to what we would pay a babysitter) because it keeps them active and engaged all day.

Me and my kids enjoyed seeing all the animals and all the staff was very knowledgeable about the…read moreanimals and they were very helpful with any questions or concerns we might have .

The Creature Conservancy is pretty awesome! I pass by it all the time but finally had a chance to…read morevisit during open hours on a Sunday. It was pretty delightful & the staff were super friendly and interacting with the animals. The CC was started 20 years ago with Al the Alligator! He was dropped off at the Vet clinic and they started CC all around him. Pretty awesome. It's not a massive space so it was perfect to get there at 3:30pm - in time for the 4pm show which is followed by an Al the Alligator feeding! We checked out all the habitats on the outside as well. Super cool experience - I'd love to come back for one of their turtle yoga, 18+ paint nights, etc. They always have pretty cool themed programming. Also follow their social media - they post the best content!