This camp was incredible. The owners put so much time and thought into everything. Loved the…read moreactivities, food, and color wars. I have told everyone about this camp and cannot wait to go back. The only thing that could improve was my motivation by day 3! They jam packed the schedule (but not mandatory) that by Sunday I was exhausted! Love Camp Shenanigans!!

I was planning my best friend's Bachelor party and he had no desire for the traditional strippers…read moreand casino night. When I found this I thought it would be perfect....and it was! The counselors were awesome, the food was good, the drinks were ever-flowing, the games/events were great and the venue is absolutely beautiful! I not only suggest it for anyone, but I might even see you there next year!! ;)

It took me a little time to process what happened this past Sunday before writing this review…read more I want to start by saying Tanner, the young man who worked our party, absolutely made the day. He was incredibly helpful with the kids, repeatedly apologized for everything happening (even though none of it was his fault), and remained kind, attentive, and professional the entire time. Tanner is the ONLY reason we managed to have any sort of birthday party at all. We booked the Ultimate Birthday Party package for my son's 7th birthday from 2-4 PM and also added the pizza and drinks package. The day before, I called to confirm everything, including our food order: 2 cheese pizzas, 2 pepperoni pizzas, Sprite, and lemonade for 12 kids. I arrived around 1:35 PM expecting a busy Sunday crowd. When I checked in, I was immediately told our party room would not be available until 3:15 PM -- despite our party being scheduled from 2-4 PM. That meant we would only have the room for the last 45 minutes. I was shocked. The employee at the front desk was kind and explained the manager had overbooked parties. Meanwhile, I was left standing in a packed lobby with decorations, cake, plates, and favor bags with nowhere to set anything up. I eventually asked to speak with the manager. After waiting about 15 minutes, he came over with absolutely no sense of urgency. He was dismissive, condescending, and repeatedly told me the room timing was listed in the "fine print" of the emails. Maybe technically it was, but it's honestly ridiculous to advertise birthday parties without guaranteeing space for the actual party. After offering no real solution, he simply walked away. As guests arrived, Tanner took the kids onto the obstacle course while I grabbed a couple of lobby tables to hold gifts and belongings. Thankfully, because of Tanner, the kids still had fun and had no idea what was happening behind the scenes. We finally got access to the party room around 3:30 PM, leaving only 30 minutes in our reservation, and there was still no pizza. Tanner helped us rush decorations up while the kids were already hungry and thirsty. When I asked about the pizzas, Tanner checked with the manager and came back saying they claimed I never ordered them. That was completely false. I would never host a party for 12 children without food. Tanner apologized again and later informed me they had "just ordered" the pizzas -- at 3:45 PM, with the party ending at 4. The kids were hungry, drinks were running low, and there was still no food. I asked for more time in the room, and once again Tanner had to speak with the manager himself. We were eventually allowed to stay until 4:30 PM and the pizzas were comped. Unfortunately, by then most parents were already preparing to leave because the party was supposed to end at 4. I rushed to cut the cake so the kids could at least sing Happy Birthday and eat something. The pizzas finally arrived at 4:10 PM when only three kids remained. To their credit, they comped the pizzas and gave us free gym-time coupons. I appreciate that gesture, but after the way the manager handled everything, I will never return. I'm honestly shocked I still paid $329 for this experience. The reason I'm writing this review is to warn other parents. Birthday parties are expensive, and your hard-earned money should go to a business that values its customers and knows how to properly manage events. During the entire three hours we were there, the manager never once apologized. The only staff members who showed professionalism or empathy were the younger employees -- especially Tanner. They are lucky to have him. As a business owner myself, I can confidently say the current manager will drive this business into the ground. He was dismissive, incompetent, condescending, and rude from start to finish. Save yourself the stress and book your child's birthday somewhere else.

Fun place for kids age 7 to 14. We had a birthday party here and everyone had a great time, and…read morebest of all the cleanup was super easy.

My kids love ArtSpark! They've attended the summer camps and parents night out for date nights…read more They like the level of freedom to create things while also getting ideas and demonstrations from the teachers.

Very fun art studio for kids and families to explore, experiment, and create. We enjoyed our first…read moreexperience immensely. We went to the open studio art time, which is $20 for 1.5 hours. Time flew by! My toddler enjoyed opportunities to paint, craft, and explore the sensory play. The staff was super friendly and helpful. They gave us some ideas for things we could do and gave tips to make our experience better. There's three main rooms to work, tons of supplies, and endless opportunities to create anything your heart desires. My toddler loved drawing on the mirror, playing in the water bin, painting, doing paint spinner art, and making a little craft with pom poms. You get to keep everything you work on too which is nice. We enjoyed ourselves so much! Can't wait to come back to try more creations.

This review is specifically for the layout of the weights on the second floor. More specifically,…read morethe location of the bench press (2) and incline bench (1). The position of the two bench presses and incline bench are pushed up against the wall on the East side of the building. Right where the steel reinforcement beams are located which leaves NO space to safely spot your partner without hitting your head or back on one of those beams. You cannot even get behind them without crawling around the weights or beams themselves. This is incredibly dangerous and a major safety issue. Whomever designed the layout of the weight room does not appear to have experience with weight training. The nautilus machines and free weight areas should probably be switched. There is nowhere to safely stretch (people do it under the stairs) or do ab exercises, box jumps, etc. Someone, with knowledge of weight training, should redesign the space for efficiency and safety.

I've been going to this rec center for about a year now & I love it! This is a regional rec center…read morethat not only offers classes, workout equipment & a gym but it also has basketball, pickle ball, volleyball & an indoor pool with a lazy river. This facility has a wall of huge windows with a beautiful view of the mountains. It's kept up & clean. There's always plenty of parking...there are even charging stations for electric vehicles. Note, membership is free for Denver residents that are 60+ & those ages 5-18. With membership you have access to all 30 Denver rec centers & pools. I regularly go to two classes - one is a Cardio & Strength class & the other is Tai Chi, both are drop-in. The instructors are fun & very knowledgeable. Christine teaches the cardio class & always demonstrates modifications, so it's perfect for all levels of fitness. Maureen is very well versed in Tai Chi as well. This is a fantastic center with fabulous instructors.

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 123 acre urban wildlife refuge & outdoor classroom, is a hidden gem right in the city! What…read moreonce was an irrigation reservoir in the late 1800s is now a refuge & a great way to connect with nature in NE Denver. Bluff Lake has a variety of habitats & is home to deer, coyotes, fox, raccoons, birds & rabbits just to name a few. The day I went I saw many, many rabbits! In their outdoor classroom they host environmental science programs for elementary school students. The trail is easy & family friendly (about two miles) that goes around the lake. Check out the cool boardwalk while there. This was a peaceful & serene way to spend the afternoon, with pretty views of the mountain range. To access the trails you'll need to walk down lots of steps or take the paved walk, ADA & stroller friendly. They also host monthly events like, Bird & Guided Walks, Family Nature Adventure Days plus After School Programs & Mini-Camps - check out their website for more info. Things to know before going...it's free, open 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset, no domestic animals, no drinking water & only Porta Potties at the entrance & along the trail. Also, no motorized vehicles & bikes. Go & enjoy the beautiful outdoors at Bluff Lake!

Beautiful park in a beautiful neighborhood. Ample parking and open from sunrise to sunset. As other…read morereviews mention, no dogs or bikes allowed. It's not a big park, but just enough to walk around and enjoy the scenery. You can also see the skyline of downtown Denver from here.

Crafting is my spirit animal and when I saw that The Craftsman & Apprentice was hosting a Macrame…read moreand Mimosas Class I signed right up. The class price was $75 and covered instruction, materials, Mimosas, and delicious brunch fare. I opted to attend solo and was lucky enough to make a few crafting pals during the class. The class was well led and the studio is beautiful. I'm loving that they have memberships for kids and that they exist in general. A woman-owned business and keeping our community growing and working together to make beautiful things. Sign me up again and again!!

I came here for a knotty good time (macrame class) and thought it was a ton of fun. I have a…read morenew-found appreciation for all of the beautiful macrame pieces I see on Instagram and for the macrame plant-holders my parents had from the early 80s. We got to use sticks instead of dowels and there was brunch served. Brunch included hard-boiled eggs, coffee, fruits and a quiche. There was trendy/cool music playing in the background and the space was nice because there were lots of arts-and-crafts tools laying all around. My only objection is how expensive the class is. This place hosts all kinds of different arts and crafts events for both adults and kids.

I have to say Avid4 Adventure is always a fun adventure for the kids! Both my son & daughter have…read moreparticipated with them. They have had the time of their lives on the water, riding bike & hiking! The equipment has been top notch & the leaders respectful & knowledgeable. I would suggest A4A to everyone!