There's only ONE review for Camp Letts?? How can that be???…read more Okay, a little bit of background, here: I have been going to Camp Letts for over forty years (coincidentally, my age is a little over forty years). For once, I'm gonna have to write a relatively irony-free Yelp review. Letts is a YMCA mixed-use facility situated in a wooded peninsula, on the Rhode river (which feeds right into the Bay). That means you drive a mile and a half down a beautiful forest road to get there, and at the end you're surrounded on three sides by the tidewater shoreline of the Bay. Mixed-use means there's a variety of reasons you might show up there. Mostly, it's: - a summer camp. Woo hoo, summer camp! - a conference center (church/synagogue groups, and retreats for local businesses) - a special events venue (weddings, bar mitzvahs, etc.) - a family camp. They hold this every Memorial and Labor Day weekend. In my years there, I've experienced all of these facets of Camp: I went there as a summer camper, have been on a religious retreat there when I was a kid, saw my sister get Bat Mitzvahed there, and perhaps most importantly (for me), gone for family camp every year since I was a wee babe. It's great for all these events. Why five stars? Because there's something here for everybody. That means for every purpose you might need (Getting married? check. Sending a kid to summer camp? check), as well as the range of activities, and the range WITHIN those activities. For example, the waterfront is a big part of what make Camp great - but not everybody feels like sailing or water skiing. No problem - you can also just hop in a canoe, and paddle your way around the coves and islands of the river. The staff is professional, and they make sure you're experience is as good as possible. The food is taken care of by their excellent staff. Accommodations are mostly in cabins, which are relatively gussied-up (carpeting, bathrooms, and electricity); there is also the econolodge-like Letts Lodge, "rustic" cabins (no interior bathrooms or carpeting), and yurts. But really, I'm gonna push for Family Camp, here. Twice a year, you can get away for a weekend, to a place where - like Cheers - everybody knows your name. It's relaxing, there's all kinds of activities - from nature walks and tennis to sailing and archery. You can even just relax on a rocking chair overlooking the water and read or knit. I've been going here forever, and hope I'm always able to. I fly back east from California every year, just to grab a weekend here. It's a big part of growing up for me and for many others. You can't do better than going to Camp.

Camp Letts is a seriously gorgeous summer camp on a peninsula that juts out into the Chesapeake Bay…read moreand Rhode River. There is precious little on the internets about Camp Letts as a wedding venue, so I'm going to try and be comprehensive here. I got engaged around the same time as my brother - he's getting married at the Four Seasons. We chose Camp Letts, or "the Four Seasons of summer camps" as one guest called it. Availability - Because it is a functioning summer camp, there aren't too many summer Saturdays available for weddings (and Memorial and Labor Day weekends are booked for camp retreat events each year). I think they only did 14 total weddings all of last year. If you are doing a fall or spring wedding, you have a good shot at snagging a Saturday. We were lucky to get a June Saturday, right before the campers arrived. Staff - The original event planner was (thankfully) replaced by Trev Dalton, who was a dream to work with. He was a Grade-A professional, and responsive to all my e-mails and calls. And there were many. The camp is a camp before it is a wedding venue, and my folks wanted to do a lot of "sprucing up" around where the outdoor ceremony would be. The camp staff welcomed this, and the lawn and boathouse looked fantastic on the day. Everyone was very helpful on the day, and even provided a little golf cart to get some photos in some of the hidden gems of around the camp for pics. We could cruise around without wasting too much time/getting dirty/sweaty en route. Catering - If you book the camp for your wedding, you sign on to have Chef Betsy (the camp chef) make the food. I was scared about this because I was already in love with the venue when I learned about the exclusive catering, but she DELIVERED. We had crab cakes, prime rib, a summer veggie pasta, and some simple sides of roasted potatoes and roasted vegetables. I'm telling you as a crab cake snob, the crab cakes were to.die.for. Compliments from the guests abounded. Do not be afraid of the catering. Determine what you want and ask for a tasting. They try to combine tastings with other couples (again, it is a non-profit and not a typical wedding venue, so funds are limited for lots of tastings). Rentals - The catering at the camp only includes table set-up, food and bussing of tables, so you do have to rent linens, glassware, etc. A day-of wedding coordinator is pretty key, unless you have friends/family members that are game to set the tables and you want to put them to work. I'd recommend a coordinator that can make sure all of your gifts and items you own get into the right cars, so that all of your guests can enjoy drinking and dancing! Bartenders - You will have to hire a bartender(s) and get a one-day liquor license. You can order booze and have it delivered, and the bonus is that most liquor stores will take back any unopened bottles for a full refund. Grounds - So pretty so pretty! We had an outdoor ceremony on the water, flanked by trees and sailboats. The reception was in the dining hall, which is a lodge-type buidling with high rafters and a giant fireplace. We fit 200 guests with a dance floor. Another bride had a few more guests and did the dancefloor outside under a tent (another option). The boathouse is available to rent for an extra $500, and makes a decent place to get ready with your bmaids, though it isn't the most picturesque on the inside. We did our "first look" on the pier outside, and I can't wait to see those photos. Overall, the experience of having our wedding at Camp Letts was five stars. The look and feel of the wedding was the cheerful, natural, fun vibe that we hoped for because of the great venue. It was truly the best day of my life!

Camp Wabanna has been the location for our organization's annual retreat for nearly 7 years. We…read moreusually have up to 70 middle and high school students attend. It's great to have a space where you can be outdoors and have good old fashioned fun. Our kiddies love the giant swing and bonfire where we make s'mores. The staff is courteous, helpful and very well organized. The location is affordable and they respond well to critical feedback. For example, when we provided feedback that the food was not good during last year's stay, they made sure that the food was much better this year. The only complaint is that their reservation policy only allows scheduling for groups of over 100 attendees in two year blocks. Unfortunately, despite us being loyal, repeat customers, we are only able to schedule in single year increments. As a result, there is no availability for the timeframe that we need next year and we will be looking for another location.

I cannot believe how much fun we had this day! My work has been funding children to come to camp…read morehere every Summer for many years. We send clients here for overnight visits and fun. Our staff has team building events every year and why not here since everyone else we work with has gone. Such a beautiful location on the water! We have a large staff so came in groups on different days. I don't think I've ever laughed so hard and had so much fun until this day! Huge GIANT swing, swings you 50 feet in the air. I'm not afraid of heights but the drop does drop your stomach! A pulley and strong men hoist you up, you release your rope and swing. So fun! Team building in the gym, dance off, races and sillyness. The staff was amazing! If your organization is looking for something to bring your staff together, this is it! You will not be disappointed!

Exceptional entertainment for children - the cast is great, funny and interactive. The storyline…read moreholds so well and keeps the kids engaged the whole way through, with many surprises and adventures on the way. One of the best family adventure in the US.

Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake was a really cool adventure for my kids. They loved all aspects…read moreof it! The adventure starts with a phone call. This isn't the type of adventure you can show up to on a whim. You have to schedule a visit in advance. I scheduled a date and time over the phone. They took my credit card info, a contact number and my kids' names. The first date I scheduled was cancelled due to inclement weather. Pirate Adventures called and cancelled the adventure about three hours prior to when it was supposed to start. I elected to reschedule right then. I was instructed to arrive a half hour before our adventure so the kids could get their faces painted and pick out a sash. We parked on the street a few blocks away not realizing they have a parking lot. We checked in, the kids were given name tags with their name and an alliterative adjective (ie Zig Zag Zora and Kung Fu Kieran) and then reported to the face painting and sash picking area. After face painting kids and adults boarded the boat and the Chesapeake part of the adventure began. The captain went over a few safety measures with the adults while his assistant went through guidelines with the kids. The adventure has a whole story with different parts involved that kept the seven kids on our adventure entertained. Ages ranged from probably three to fourteen. These parts included a map search, treasure hunt, key finding expedition, pirate fight and a final pirate bounty quest. For the adults, we just hung out under a shaded portion of the boat. I got up to interact with my kids a few times and to snap some pictures. Mostly I just enjoyed the boat ride. The whole adventure lasted almost two hours (counting face painting). If you have kids that love to pretend and don't mind riding a boat, Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake might be right up their alley.

I signed up for a pop up adult watercolor class this evening, making holiday cards. It was a great…read moreexperience. Each person's station was set up and well-supplied. The instructor, Cat, gave a demonstration of various watercolor techniques and then turned us loose to experiment a bit and then to make our own holiday cards. She circulated around the tables, gave feedback, and made suggestions. The location is easy to find and there is off-street parking right outside I will watch for more classes here.

My son took art classes in the fall 2024 and spring 2025. Couldn't wait for summer camp but…read moreunfortunately the ones he wanted filled up before we got him registered. Highly recommend and he can't wait to return. Their staff/art teachers (Ms. Kat and Ms. Montana) plus the owners (Allison is one) are genuinely amazing and you can tell art is their passion and working with kids.

Ms. Julie was amazing. She catered to our every need. The children were engaged the entire time…read more Her prices are much cheaper than the competitors! She set up the tables with decoration. I decided to bring my own and all I had to do was add the Hello Kitty plates to the colorful plates she had. Don't forget to tip her! She is way worth it!

From the owner: Artworks Studio encourages kids of all ages to develop their full creative potential through art…read more Artworks strives to create a unique environment in which kids of all ages, abilities and experiences can feel free to imagine, create and welcome the arts into their lives. Artworks offers after school art classes, a home school art program, summer art camps, birthday pARTies, workshops and more!

Chaperoned my Kids to the park as an incentive, nick was pretty cool handling the group. Although…read morethe weather was cloudy over cast and wet, the venue was worth the trip.

My son and I were visiting Baltimore and we came here for the day. We had a blast! Kai was great…read moreand super patient with us. I'd recommend it for any adventure seekers.

We had a class for our four kids and it was a wonderful intro to horse back riding. The staff was…read morefriendly and their kids assisted with the class in a really helpful way

Not a good experience for us. Maria is the best instructor there. The others? not so much…read more Trainers yelling at students, not paying attention, constant texting, negative, rude, condescending, passive aggressive, just plain unprofessional. We were miserable. Can't recommend, sorry. Look elsewhere.

i love kidstrong!!my grandkids attend there and they have grown by leaps and bounds in their…read moreconfidence, communication and team interaction!!!all of the staff are great,but coach trinity is so patient and wonderful with the kids!!in coach trinity's words,"two thumbs up"!!!

Absolutely amazing staff! My nephew is extremely shy and struggles opening up but all of the…read morecoaches Dion, Ulysses, even the new coach Camryn are amazing they helped him ease in to the experience. I've been meaning to post this for a while so aforementioned staff may no longer be present. Nonetheless, Nephew loves it!

Needed some time with nature....my mind gets to wondering all over...figured this would be the…read moreperfect thing for my son and I as we get ready for the school year. Wanted a kayak place that wasn't crowded with easy entry and exit. I couldn't find and promos but that's cool....the price for a double is comparable to most. Splurge for the 2 hours because it's only $10 more. Take in the sights and enjoy some conversation. Customer service was just right....before you knew it we were in the kayak and on our way...for the record I did most of the work

I was on vacation last month and went back to my former home state to do something active and fun…read morelo and behold: Capital SUP. I have been going to this business for years and have now been to all 3 locations. The people working here are very friendly and helpful. The location of Quiet Waters is awesome, very serene place. A nice little walk from the parking lot about 10 mins surrounding by beautiful trees and wineberries. Also cool that they have classes and yoga SUP. This was one of the highlights of my trip. Thank you.

I've been trying to get my family to catch this fishing wave but not all members are supportive…read morelol. But finally I found an experience that all parties could appreciate. My son surely enjoyed himself...he caught plenty of fish and learned a lot from the captain as far as fishing and the area we traveled. This trip is perfect for little ones and adults just wanting to get out and learn. I'd come back time and time again for a reasonable priced day out on the water. Great communication by the staff before and after the experience. The website gives you all of the information in advance so that you are well prepared. Book a trip and see for yourself...there's even a little crabbing too. Awesome trip

What a great time with the kiddos! The Captain and First Mate were first rate (see what I did…read morethere?)!! My kids had a great time catching fish, enjoying the breeze, and even nabbing a blue crab. The captain taught them how to safely hold the crab and we got pictures. Highly recommend for anyone with little kiddos who can't quite bait a hook and us veteran fishermen had a great time too!