My grandson has gone to Caterpillar College for the past five years during regular school season…read moreand summer camps. He has learned so many things and I enjoy hearing all about them when I visit. I have had the opportunity to pick him up several times and the staff and Director are always very, friendly and informative with filling me in on how his day was and what he's learned and studied. I also love the streaming of the Holiday performances that they offer the children and allows me to be there when I can't physically be there. He has been able to learn so many things because of the structure and discipline and kindness that the school offers!

Amazing. I don't even know where to begin! My daughter has learned SO much in the past year. In her…read morewords "Mommy, I'm going to be heart broken on my last day at Caterpillar College. It gives me joy and love in my heart." So to say the least, she absolutely loved coming here every single day. All of their performances and celebrations top any school function I've ever been to. Halloween, Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day, picnics and so much more! Another aspect is safety. They have a doorbell system with cameras and sound. They will not let anyone in the school until they show an ID. It's so safe there. They also have headsets that all staff communicates through. I never had to worry about safety here. All of the teachers and staff are amazing! We felt like family and seeing the love my daughter had for all of the staff will be something I NEVER forget. The owners were sent here for a reason and CATERPILLAR COLLEGE IS IT! We will miss everyone at Caterpillar College and highly recommend it to everyone!!!

They would not allow my daughter to call me even after she was injured on a tubing ride. The…read moreaccommodations are not focused on safety of the children. Parents are not allowed to talk to their children on the phone or in person. I would not recommend this camp. It is very scary and they do not properly vet the camp counselors, nor cabin leaders.

I've been here twice as a staff member for a week-long camp through my church: once as a counselor…read moreand once as an activity coordinator. We stayed in the cabins, ate in one of the cafeterias, and spent most of our time by the beach, in the wood shop, in the chapel (way too cold -- someone turn that air-conditioning down please!), and in the game room pavilion. The cabins were as clean as cabins could be with some bugs (it's summer camp, what do you expect?). One bathroom wasn't enough for a room of ten girls, though! The wood shop was cool, and the girls enjoyed hanging out on the beach nearby, jumping in the water or fishing from the pier. The game room pavilion had chairs and some games to play, but it wasn't as appealing as playing in the park, which was in the middle of everything. The cafeteria/kitchen staff was also very accommodating of my request for vegetarian food. The first year, I was too nervous about asking for special food since it was free, so I just dealt with it and ate meat for a week. The second year, there were more vegetarians among the camp volunteers, so we felt more comfortable asking for vegetarian food. They did a great job remembering us and offering alternative foods. The camp and conference center also has a lagoon, paddle boats, canoeing, a paintball arena, sand volleyball, a gym, some high-ropes course thing, and different paths through the woods for team-building or hiking. Great options and great, friendly staff. There's also a lot of other lodging options and other spots to dine, but our kids didn't spend their time there. I guess three camps could occur at the same time. It's just a summer camp spot, but it's a great spot. I'm looking forward to next year!

Still annoyed 1 year later how awful this place is. So glad the KUSD school my kids go to now don't…read moreuse Kids castle

These people are racist and I definitely pulled my daughter out of the daycare. The teachers there…read morewere rude as hell and non welcoming. If I could give 0 stars I would. My daughter was called the N- word more than once attending their daycare. I would NEVER recommend this daycare to anyone. My daughter now attends a daycare with diversity and teachers that are centered around treating all of the children equally and always welcoming.

The camp is truly amazing: water slides, swimming, soccer, games and more but the staff is what…read moremakes it extra special. They are so upbeat, kind and welcoming. I wish there was something like this when I was a kid. I love the grounds; landscaping is beautiful, the special events (the camping overnight was extra fun) and the ease of drop off and pick up. They have a great system. On top of that, they even sunscreen the kids! And give out prizes. It's fun to see all the smiles.

I love this place. My daughters are 5 and almost 8 and they come home everyday BEAMING. The…read moreworkers are so happy and positive every time I drive up I have a Meg Ryan "Ill have what she's having" kind of moment! Do they all take happy pills? My only regret is that I missed out on this as a kid because it looks like those kids have a blast every freaking day! I'm obsessed! I've never felt more confident in a camp staff, I know my kids are having the best Summer of their lives. I'm just so grateful we took a chance and broke free from our normal friend group and tried this camp. No regrets! My girls made friends instantly! We will be back for Summer 2026! 100%. Thank you GoodTimes!

"My child came home every day excited about their new friends and the fun activities at the camp…read more The staff is incredibly caring and supportive, ensuring that every camper felt included. Activities ranging from: stem, story telling, public speaking, conflict resolution and pickleball. The camp offered a wonderful balance of outdoor activities and valuable learning opportunities. Barrington' Best Summer Camp encourages a sense of belonging, and we can't wait to return next year!"

Our 6 year old has been going here for about a year. He has already learned so much, gets lots of…read moreexercise and has learned quite a bit of discipline. Master Morris spends a lot of time with each of the students to ensure that their form is correct. He also makes it fun! Class sizes are reasonable to ensure everyone gets a lot of attention, and my son has really enjoyed working towards his next belt! I am sure we will continue to go here for a long time.

Meadowsweet Ranch…read more Wow! I cannot say enough good things about the staff and the program at Meadowsweet Ranch. I live over an hour away from Spring Grove, yet made the journey for my daughter who is an avid horse lover. She recently went for Spring Camp, and while it was only two days, she met other campers who have the same passion as her HORSES. She told me the day we left, "Mom hurry up! You need to sign me up for the summer before it is full!" She enjoyed riding, grooming and especially cleaning the hooves of the horses. I have always told her that riding a horse is a privilege and not a right. Horses need to be respected and that was fully reinforced at Meadowsweet Ranch. The safety of the children is priority, which is why the HORSE comes first. Crafts and activities planned with the other campers were appropriate, and the ranch feel is definitely welcoming. My only request is that I would have liked more feedback on the day of the camp to know what my daughter did that day. I guess no news is good news! Most importantly for me is that she LOVED it and we will definitely be back for on of the 3 summer sessions.

My daughter Avery has attended the Winter Break Camp and just completed the Spring Horse Camp. She…read moreabsolutely loved it! She talked about how much fun she has had and how much she has learned. She has been wanting to spend more time with the horses at the ranch. So we may have to sign her up for more lessons :) The staff & counselors are so kind, friendly, and wonderful! Thanks Meadowsweet Ranch for providing such a great experience for our daughter!

Definitely an amazing summer camp!! I had a great time and had a blast back in 2008 when I went…read morewhen I was a teenager!! Made some friends had a great counselor named Brian!! Overall a great experience with highly recommend the summer camp to anybody!! I wish I would've went another year. I only went for the one year though.

Worked at the camp last summer and was berated by my boss. When I thought I was short $100 on my…read morepaycheck he was laughing behind me about it. He grated me because my story did not add up with a kid's- the kid had told ME a different story and he took it out on me. Awful way to run a camp. I really enjoyed this camp but I cannot believe that he ever thought that was okay.

Do not recommend. My son spent 2 weeks in this camp. While camp is in a beautiful area, it didn't…read morefit. He was not allowed to call or talk to us parents at all, we had no connection to hear from him personally. Camp directors make sure kid will only write 1 happy letter per week, so that even if there are issues, you will only find out when the child is back. My son is a great normal quiet kid yet he was bullied there and we had no control over it ... This camp Is a hit or miss. Also, directors use shady tactics of making kids spend pocket money (that they insist kids need to have) on stuff they don't need. Like my son brought home t-shirt and blanket and something else they basically forced him to buy. I tried to return with no luck.

My daughter joined Swift Nature Camp last summer. The area and nature is beautiful. There was…read moreincident when my daughter got sick and she couldn't call home. The counselors refused to notify parents that she was really sick. They told her that she was home sick and that is why she wants to call home. My daughter is 14 years old and very independent, Swift Nature camp management refused to contact parents, they did not care. She was really sick and they gave her throat medicine. From our point of view this action was unacceptable. It showed that all they care is business. My daughter suffered so much that she came home crying and very sick.