They are opening a SeriousFun children's network camp here in Indianapolis Indiana in 2025/2026…read more Originally started by Oscar winner Paul Newman, for seriously ill children and their families. This camp is free to qualified children and their families and they'll be recruiting volunteers soon so if you're interested in giving your time to a worthy cause please Google it and sign up!! I am!! See ya there!

Flying Horse Farm is associated with The Association of Hole in the Wall Camps, which was founded…read moreby Paul Newman. This is one of many Association locations across the globe. Flying Horse Farm is located in Mt. Gilead, Ohio (Columbus). It is a sanctuary with the sole purpose of giving children with serious illnesses a place to go to have fun and just be a kid...FREE OF CHARGE. You can volunteer or donate, but I hope you'll never have to check in a loved one.

My girls are too old to look forward to Christmas, the Tooth Fairy or Easter Bunny but they do look…read moreforward every year to their one week at Camp Ohio as part of the Franklin County 4-H Camp. Talk about holding something ransom, clean your room or no 4-H Camp; you better get good grades or no 4-H Camp; what, you want to talk back to your parents ... It works, for the most part. Both of my daughters have been attending the 4-H Camp for two years and we have been doing some extra curricular activities there for four years also. This is one of the best summer camps that I have ever seen or been a part of and I believe that my daughters would agree with me. If you want or need something all you have to do is ask and if they can accommodate you they will. Anthony, the camp director, ensures that safety and fun are the top priority once you arrive. If you do go please be sure that you do the High Ropes with Haley.

An awesome friendly Christian church camp. Wonderful staff, fantastic volunteers, really enjoyed…read moreourselves -- plan to be back every year!

Fantastic staff and great time. Have everything from canoeing to lazer tag, skateboarding to…read morearchery tag, and horseback riding to rock climbing- it's a fantastic place to be or send your kids!

I am posting this review as a parent so that other families can ask informed questions before…read moresending their children to Camp Mohaven. My daughter worked at the camp during the summer of 2026. During that time, I received reports that rodents were being trapped day after day in camp living areas and that more than twenty rodents had reportedly been captured over a period of days. Based on descriptions I received, I believe that many of the rodents appeared to be deer mice. I was concerned enough about the infestation that I personally paid for rodent traps to be purchased and delivered from a local Walmart to assist with the problem. Among the reports that particularly concerned me was an allegation that a counselor awoke during the night to find a mouse on their body while sleeping. I was also informed that rodents were being repeatedly trapped in cabins and residential facilities used by campers and staff. These reports suggest a problem extending beyond the occasional mouse that might be expected in a rural environment. My concern is not that wildlife exists in the woods. Campers expect to encounter nature. My concern is the possibility of ongoing rodent activity in places where children and staff sleep, store belongings, and spend substantial amounts of time. I am also concerned about the potential impact on sanitation and food safety if rodents are present in or near occupied facilities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises avoiding exposure to rodents and their urine and feces. Rodent infestations can be associated with diseases such as leptospirosis, salmonellosis, and, in rare cases, hantavirus exposure linked to deer mice. Rodents can also carry ticks that may contribute to the spread of illnesses such as Lyme disease. I encourage parents to ask Pastor Joe Ottinger and camp leadership specific questions: * How many rodents have been trapped in camp buildings during the past 30 days? * In which cabins, staff housing units, or dining facilities have rodents been found? * Have any campers or staff reported rodents in sleeping quarters, and what actions were taken? * Have rodent droppings, urine, or nests been found in occupied buildings? * Has any food been discarded due to actual or suspected rodent contamination? * Has Knox Public Health been notified or conducted any recent inspection related to the reported rodent activity? * What specific steps have been taken to prevent rodents from entering cabins and other occupied facilities? Parents deserve clear answers so they can make informed decisions about their children's health and safety. Every family can decide for itself what level of risk it is comfortable accepting for its child. Given the rodent activity at Camp Mohaven and the need for ongoing trapping efforts, I believe parents should be provided with complete information about the conditions at camp and the steps being taken to address them. Transparency allows families to make informed decisions based on their own expectations regarding health and safety. When hundreds of children are attending camp throughout the summer, parents deserve clear communication about any significant health and safety concerns.

Skyview Ranch is one of those places that just gets it right from the moment you arrive. The…read moresetting alone--nestled in the rolling, scenic Amish countryside--creates a peaceful, unplugged atmosphere that's perfect for retreats, camps, or just getting away for a bit. But what really stood out to me was the overall experience: everything felt intentional, welcoming, and well cared for. The food is a highlight in its own right. You'll find a mix of traditional fare alongside some great local favorites, and it's clear they put thought into making meals both satisfying and enjoyable. On top of that, the staff is incredibly friendly and approachable--they go out of their way to make you feel at home. The camp director, Jon Casbohm, does a fantastic job leading the place, and it shows in both the culture and the quality of the experience. Even the camp store is impressive, stocked with sweatshirts, caps, mugs, and even some heavily discounted gear that's actually worth picking up. There's no shortage of things to do either. From horseback riding and zip lines to paintball and team-building activities, there's something for everyone. The water options are especially fun, with a giant swim area, a pond, and even a pool complete with a lazy river. A majority of the cabins have been renovated and are in great shape, and the house that another reviewer mentioned has also been updated, which really adds to the overall comfort. Skyview Ranch does a great job balancing adventure, relaxation, and quality, making it a place you'll want to come back to.

Don't let them put you on the bottom floor of the ranch house in the winter! The house is old and…read morethey obviously haven't updated the heating system. The upstairs controls the thermostat for downstairs so all you get on the bottom floor is a radiator that malfunctions and turns off in the middle of a 17 degree night. Every room was freezing. This place isn't equipped for all the winter retreats they hold. I can't believe people have gone here more than once. We had a fairly significant injury when a girl's horse ran her right into a low branch and pushed her off. She thought she dislocated her thumb so our youth pastor went to the first aid station to get a wrap. What a disappointing surprise when he found an empty room which looked like someone was squatting in it. Our youth pastor called and texted the guy in charge of the weekend (as requested by said guy in charge) because he thought maybe the retreat center would like to know. It's 3 days later and still no response. Our youth pastor was also seemingly avoided by Guy in Charge. Ok... And the food. Ugh. No vegetarian options unless you want to only eat cooked vegetables and salad all weekend. My husband tried the burger they were offering for lunch but the bun was so stale it was crunchy outside and inside- like a cracker. The pork offered for dinner was full of fat and gristle. 5 hours of free time and no staff around meant kids just had free reign and we the chaperones couldn't keep an eye on them all. All the summer activities on the lake (zip line, swing, trampoline) were out still on a semi-frozen lake. This proved too tempting for a couple 6th graders. Why wasn't that stuff put away. A broken sled on their "snake hill." so they're not currently using that because no snow and broken sled. No one actually made an announcement about this or put up something to keep people away from it. Just a camp full of danger. And as for the God part- the reason we went. Meh. The speaker had to fill an hour so it was just a lot of rambling and it was theologically questionable at best. Why did the camp tell him to fill so much time? 90 minutes of chapel plus 30 minutes of break out sessions with your own youth group for a bunch of teens. Are you kidding? Especially when the speaker has nothing to say. Too long. Anyway. This is getting too long. So TL:DR not impressed. This place will make you sick with how freezing it is and how late they require you to stay awake. Chapel itself didn't end till 10:00 and then evening activities would start. The people running the show were nice and creative but they had no idea what they were doing.

If I were a mom I would send my kid's here for camp. I came here last week for the first annual…read moreColumbus Yoga Festival and it was awesome. I basically relived my best childhood years here. They have their indoor cabins here and of course the outdoor common areas and hiking paths. You cannot imagine how happy I was when I arrived here, I mean the last outdoor camping experience I had was in Dayton and so I pretty much miss the outdoorsy experience. I was so kindly greeted when I arrived here for the Columbus Yoga Festival and given a guide for the day and what will happen around the common grounds. There were two food trucks here. The Little Eater and the Hai Poke. They had the camp tables set up for everyone to eat their lunches there. The space was more than enough to enjoy outdoor yoga. Just the experience of being outdoors and enjoying nature was so great for me. I love outdoorsy events. This particular one spoke to me as my inner yogi came out. They had enough room for vendors to set up their tables for aerial yoga, braids, juice stations, nail stations, etc. It was such a fun day and I wish I could relive it all over again!

Hidden gem in Columbus for events. We had a corporate company picnic for 300 guests in the…read moresummertime. Wonderful experience. Beautiful grand old lodge with rich, well cared for wooden everything.

We just switched our annual family reunion to this location and had a great time. Granted, with…read more80+ people, you are always going to find someone to complain about something, but all in all it is a great location & price. We had run of the camp, less the dining facilities as we didn't pay for them. But we enjoyed the experience and would definitely go back!

Located in the quaint town of Orrville, Camp Luz is the perfect spot for your next conference or…read moreyouth retreat! I've been coming here every 6 months with our church's youth group (since the fall of 2010), and it is our students' favorite camp. We've tried others, but they always want to come back to Luz. The trails and trees, basketball court, large open field, lake and facilities all cater to a gathering like ours. We bring 80-100 kids each time and they all walk away with the best memories. The kitchen and chapel (our main meeting room) are almost too small for our needs, but we make it work. The cabins and bathrooms are adequate, and overall it is a pleasant place to stay. Check out their website for other events offered on-site. If you're lucky, you'll get to meet a nice Amish family while you're there.