Diane's Riding Place offers a fantastic horseback riding experience for everyone. We took our four…read moregrandchildren to ride and learn to be cowboys and a cowgirl on the beautiful grounds and trails. Diane has the utmost patience with all of us beginner riders. The kids learned how to lead the horses and not let the horses lead them, not to be afraid of the horses, and to enjoy the trail rides. Diane is extremely knowledgeable and kind. Her horses are well cared for. She took fabulous photos for us while we were on the horses so we adults could enjoy ourselves and not worry about capturing the perfect photo. I highly recommend Diane's Riding Place.

We came to Diane's 5 years ago, with neither of our kids ever having been on horses..my daughter,…read morewho was only 5 at the time wanted desperately to ride a horse. My son, who was 3, was terrified. He was in love by the end of his first ride as was our daughter. Five years later and we made it back! This time for our daughter's tenth birthday celebration. And while they ALL loved it, my son especially, said that he absolutely loved it. We now have 3 kids wanting horseback riding lessons and 5 kids that LOVED their day. Once again WE ALL loved the experience and thank Diane so much for the incredible experience.

My son attended Camp Tumalo's day camp in June 2025 and had a fantastic experience. We've done…read moreseveral Camp Fire programs across the region, and this was one of the best-run camps we've seen. The setting is absolutely beautiful, right along the river, peaceful and scenic, yet just a short drive from Bend with easy parking and access. What really stood out was the communication and openness. Each day, I was able to chat briefly with the counselors at drop-off and pickup. They were warm, engaged, and clearly loved working with the kids. We also received daily emails with thoughtful recaps and great photos, which really helped us feel connected to what our son was doing. Each group had its own focus depending on the team lead. Our son's group leaned into outdoor adventure, and he came home excited to teach us new outdoor skills he learned that week. Other groups seemed more craft-focused, so there is room for different interests. They also offer a one-night overnight for 4th graders, which was a perfect transitional experience for my son. It offered just the right balance of independence and support. I would recommend this camp to any parent. It is well-organized, parent-friendly, and clearly puts a lot of care into creating meaningful experiences for kids.

I've been involved with Camp Fire Central Oregon as a board member for two years now and have been…read morereally impressed with their programs and their teams. I've seen Beth, Kecia, Mary, and the rest of the team in action and am truly moved by how much they care about the kids, teens, and adults they work with. Their programs help kids and teens gain confidence and learn social skills that they can put to use outside of the programs. It is one of Bend's most impactful non-profits that not enough people know about.

Both of my children (Ages 3.5 and 5.5) have been attending School of Enrichment for the last year…read more+. I have been thoroughly impressed in just about every way with the experiences we have had at this school. Teachers are very attentive and kind. Curriculum is rich and very well presented. I don't have a single complaint.

We've been sending our kids here since the school started and have had a great experience with both…read morekids. The teachers are all outstanding and the environment is ripe with learning. The best part of SOE are the working family hours and make up days which come in quite handy when both parents work or for single working parents.

The gym is under new ownership, and the new owners are fantastic. They are approachable and…read morewelcoming and truly care about the girls on their team. They offer appropriate coaching to athlete ratios to ensure the athletes get the attention to detail that is so important in competitive gymnastics.

I cannot speak to the quality of gym but we had an unfortunate experience with their staff and…read moreowner regarding a summer camp. We had to miss a week of KIDS summer camp at the last minute so my children could see their grandparents, who they don't see often. They refused to issue a refund and cited their ridiculous cancellation policy more times that necessary...it's a childrens gymnastics facility, but they feel their tuition is on par with college tuition and once paid, cannot be refunded. They did offer to let us use the money as credit towards classes, but we aren't able to make any of them work, leaving us essentially out of luck. ANY program that works for kids should have compassion and empathy, especially when it comes to family. The fact that they're clinging on to our $144 over this matter baffles us, and we will not be returning or recommending them. Again, I can't comment on the actual gymnastics program, just beware before you sign up...there is zero flexibility with their "refund policy" and the lack of compassion is concerning.

A great place for kids to go to for activities and ninja training…read more Lots of ropes, wall climbing, toddler area, great teachers and staff! My 6 year old loves coming here and takes weakly classes!

Free Spirit is AMAZING! My ten year ninja-mad daughter attended a regular Monday night session for…read morethree months while we lived in Bend, in addition to every second Saturday Ninja Night. She had a blast, loved all the coaches (especially the owner, Seth) and learnt so much. She had been attending ninja classes in Florida for years but learnt more in three months at Free Spirit than all those classes combined. She could not wait to go!!! And the Ninja Night is genius for parents too ... keeping us sane with a few hours alone. Thank you Seth!

Ashley is exactly the kind of person you want your child's mind to be around. She gets it! I am so…read moreexcited that she is a resource available to us as my family is now living in Bend after a move from Portland! Her kids camp agenda is full of incredible and thoughtful planning and I truly believe she is going to change the world by cultivating a love of learning and self in minds of our future. From meditation and mindfulness tips and tricks, tutoring sessions from a teacher herself, and starting a love affair with food and nutrition... I kind of wish that I was a kid again so I could take part in this stuff. ;)

Ashley's cooking classes for kids are absolutely wonderful- not only do the kids learn delicious,…read morehealthy recipes, they learn so much about making healthy food choices and how to recognize strong vs weak foods in their everyday lives. I took my best friend's 8-year-old to class all summer and he loved learning kitchen techniques and sharing his creations and knowledge with us when he got home. Ashley is a wonderful, inspiring teacher dedicated to equipping kids with practical skills for making good choices- we need more people like her in this world! I would highly recommend these classes to anyone whose child is interested in food and cooking. You can be assured everything they make is healthy, easy to do at home and the classes are also accommodating to kids with allergies to gluten/dairy etc which is a huge plus.

The owners are so kind and the welfare of the horses are their first priority. It's a welcoming,…read moreand inclusive barn.

They can't be bothered to return phone calls or emails. I get it if you're busy, but this is no way…read moreto run a business. Don't waste your time with this place.