The summer camp at Bar 717 Ranch is something akin to a national treasure. It is the oldest co-ed…read morecamp in the nation. My 16 year old has attended this camp since they were 9 years old. The camp community truly is a family, generations of kids attend and then send their kids. It's a back-to-basics type place. Nothing like a competitive sports camp. Every afternoon all the campers swim in the "swim hole", which is part of a beautiful river. In the morning kids can choose from several activities including crafts, horse riding, music etc. The camp is located in the "Trinity Alps."

This is a hard review to write but I think it's important to share for future families…read more I was very excited for my son to have his first 2 week away at camp experience. It was heartbreaking to hear about his experience when he came home. There was active bullying throughout the camp and no adult interference with that or redirection. Swear words were common without any redirection as was inappropriate conversations and behaviors. One thing that really bothered me was that nudity was acceptable including in the showers with camp counselors. This was not advertised or talked about. It was very disturbing to get a letter from my son talking about his camp counselors penis. I did connect with the Director when I did receive that letter who explained to me that they have a locker room type open set up there in the showers and that the kids are given an opportunity to shower by themselves (although my son said he didn't get that option), if they're more comfortable. I don't think it really hit me how much that bothered me until my son came home and we talked about it further and he shared his own discomfort. Even more bothersome for me was hearing that campers were often naked hanging out casually where he slept. These were his cabin mates who were of the same sex as him but again it was still bothersome to hear that the camp counselors didn't ask kids to put clothes on or consider everybody's comfortability. I do understand that nudity may be a non-issue for some but not for all, and not when it's a bunch of strangers. Lastly my son shared with me that his counselor talked about kissing a girls boobs and for me that was also extremely disturbing and not ok. I had such high hopes for this camp and was so grateful to receive a scholarship for my son to attend, but unfortunately it turned out to be a mistake. There was not appropriate supervision or adult redirection to help kids navigate. As time has gone by my son continues to share stories that just break my heart and upset me that I sent him to this camp. We will not ever go back to this camp. If you have a younger kid, I would really suggest thinking twice before sending them here. Two weeks is a long time for a kid to navigate uncomfortability, bullying, and exposure to inappropriate language/ concepts and ideas.

A special place for events like Northern Nights Music Festival, and now Lumberstruck. Offers…read morecamping, swimming in the river, and the "Moonlight" mountain silhouette against beautiful star-filled sky at night.

This is an incredible studio. The teachers and managers do a remarkable job of making world dance…read moreaccessible to the community through fun classes, cultural dance showcases, and community dance events that strengthen and heal the public and the individual alike. I HIGHLY recommend checking out a class. This studio changed my life.

This is a great place for taking a wide range of dance classes! The space is large, clean,…read moreartisticly decorated and comfortable, with large mirrors. There are plenty of places to park and it's in a nice area with a pretty courtyard in front.

Pal Camp is just above Freshwater Park on your way to Kneeland. Each week campers spend at least…read moreone afternoon at the freshwater park 'pool'. Kids are separated into groups by age, and do different age appropriate activities. Drop off is at 8:30. It's a drive thru drop off since there is very limited parking and the access is a single lane road. Pick up is at 3:30 and there is usually a long ass line of cars, all idling, waiting for their turn to swing thru and pick up their child. This is not a camp for working parents. Accommodations for parents who need to be at work by 8, and get off at 4:30 are expensive. Also there is no extended care on Thursdays when camp doesn't start until 1pm. So if you send your kid to this camp, be prepared to take time off work to drop off and pick up at appropriate times. Or set it up so you can share the driving with a friend who is also attending Pal Camp. Sleepover camp out on Thursday night is for 4th graders and older. Thursday night potluck dinner and program is delightful. Bring a comfy chair and blanket. The facilities are worn and could really use an upgrade. All that being said, I hold true to my 5 stars. This camp has the 'camp feel' I grew up with. A beautiful outdoor setting, well trained and fun staff and a feeling that your kid wasn't just cared for, but had an experience. An experience they will always remember.

ZERO Stars. I had my daughter (14 y.o.) enrolled as a junior counselor for 3 separate weeks. This…read morewas her first time (first day) at camp. She was accused of blatantly disregarding a camp counselor telling her not to walk to my car vs wait to be picked up and was subsequently kicked out of camp for all 3 weeks. She was devastated. She did not understand why she was kicked out of camp. I had mistakenly thought camp provided lunch. She had no food or water all day. No one noticed and she was too shy to ask. She was starving and thirsty by the end of the day and probably feeling a bit desperate to get to me. She told me her counselor clearly did not like her. She adamantly denies disregarding her camp counselor and said she thought the counselor said "OK". She has never been in trouble at school or anywhere else for that matter. Camp was an attempt to get her out of her shell. It completely backfired on me. Now she is home alone all summer because I have to work. Their punishment to eject her for their perceived blatant disrespect is extreme and they did not take into consideration how this would affect her emotionally. The best course of action would have been a discussion with her and I and an opportunity to correct the problem. I absolutely DO NOT recommend this camp. I received 1 phone call from the camp director and 1 email from another counselor attacking her character, both outrageous, unkind and misconstrued interpretations of my daughters shyness, taking her social awkwardness for an attitude problem. I have reached out further and they are ignoring my letters. I also included the board of directors. No responses for over a week now. Big huge "F-" for Pal Camp.

Fantastic Thank you Kim…read more We had a good time and my sister from the East Coast had a good time as well

LOVEDDD this place! Brought my friend for her birthday because she loves horses. We went on the…read moretour at the latest time so we got to see the sunset. Such a great experience and everyone was all so nice !

My 8 year old daughter expressed an interest in sewing, but I have 0 experience with this. We were…read moreso fortunate to find Notions Sewing Studio. Rebecca has been a wonderful teacher. She is incredibly patient, kind, and professional. She has helped my daughter learn everything to make her sewing dreams come true. As I write this review, she is hard at work in the next room on her sewing machine, making clothes for her doll. She is able to find a pattern, cut out her fabric, wind the bobbin, and follow all the steps to bring her ideas into reality. I am so impressed with how far she has come under Rebecca's guidance. Here is what my daughter has to say, "Rebecca is a great teacher! She helps me understand each step. Whenever I get stuck, she helps me. Friday is my favorite day of the week because I get to go to sewing class!"

This is the most awesome camp for boys or girls! Rebecca is so good with the kids. They make…read moredifferent things using various types of fabric, depending on the skill level of your child. I highly recommend these various camps that she offers. Using a sewing machine is becomming a lost art.

I was never a kid here, but my father was the camp cook for many years and I myself cooked up there…read morefor a while. I also have one other point of reference for the place, some of the more excentric self possessed kids at my high school in Berkeley had attended Camp Winnarainbow... The camp itself was founded by Wavy Gravy, who contrary to what some young folk might think, is more then a Ben and Jerrys ice cream flavor - or at least equal to an ice cream flavor, i mean a good ice cream. Wavy was a clown back in the days when he was MCing woodstock and running a pig for president. The camp started out focusing on clown skills, and now has grown to a full fledged performing arts camp. The kids will learn juggling, stilt walking, face makeup, magic, unicycle riding, acrobatics, dance, acting, etc. There is, as expected, a focus on creativity and fun through it all... Also note that it is not only for kids. The also offer a one week "adult camp" where us old folk can learn to be kids again, at least for a couple of days.

Camp Winnarainbow is the most amazing place! Five of my grandkids attended this camp and several…read moreof the staffers have worked at my preschool during the school year. The kids in our family came back relaxed, refreshed and much more responsible for themselves. Such an opportunity! I wish every kid could go!

So much fun for our three year old and one year old. We had to take them out after two hours cause…read moreit was time for lunch and nap but they would have kept playing!!! Absolutely love how perfect it is for under age 5. The front room has some things for older kids. It's nice how it's basically all one giant room so if you're going alone with multiple children it's definitely manageable. They even have hot coffee (Keurig) and tea for kids. My only complaint is the sensory area (the busy boards were placed a little too high for the kids to reach). But overall, this place is a MUST. $6/person. Under 2 are free. Definitely affordable. Thank you!!!

Great spot for the younger kiddos to burn off some energy. We flew into town and stopped here for…read more2-3 hours and let the kids get that energy out. While there are "infant" areas, I'd say that this place is ideal for the 2 years through kindergarten crowd. Grocery shopping area, water play, baby doll area, gardening area...and it's not too big. It's definitely worth the $5/pp admission. The gift shop has some great M&D items but all have been there awhile as you can see the fading from the sun (and overpriced compared to what you can buy on AMZN). 5 stars for a great kids museum in a small town.

I took our grandson Jack to check out this indoor skate park. Great parking, inside there we're…read morefriendly folks willing to answer questions, they had gear for sale and boards , scooters, shirts , stickers , that kind of stuff. We payed 7 bucks for 1 hour of riding time . This spot was set up pretty good. There were bikes, scooters, skaters all having a great time. The more experienced riders were helping out the less experienced riders and that was great to see. Our grandson wants to go back and we will be going back, recommend

Dangerous Summer Camp My son was terribly hurt at Ramp Art's…read moresummer camp for kids. Ambulance had to come get him. It was bad. Not one person followed up to check in on him. Not a safe place for your kiddos. They don't care about your kiddos well-being at all.