I just wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to Bold Earth for the incredible…read moreimpact they've had on my daughter over the past three years. She's participated in multiple trips, but Ultimate Hawaii 2 was by far her favorite--and not just because of the epic adventures and fun activities (which she absolutely loved). It was truly transformative. She came home beaming with confidence and excitement for the future. Before the trip, she was really stressed about college applications, but Bold Earth changed all that. Hearing the trip leaders' stories and seeing the diverse paths others had taken completely opened her eyes. It gave her the perspective, inspiration, and self-assurance she needed. She now sees multiple pathways to her goals, and she returned with a whole new mindset. Now, she's loving her senior year--despite a crazy-busy schedule, she's happy, motivated, and present. She's chasing her dreams without letting fear hold her back, and I honestly credit Bold Earth for helping make that possible. If you're a parent wondering whether to send your teen on one of these trips, my advice is: Do it.

My daughter did the Hawaii trip this summer and it was low energy and waste of money and time. They…read moreadvertised zip lining as the one high energy activity but they canceled it and after complaining they replaced it with a 30 min walk to a waterfall in the rain. This was just a very disappointing trip. Most of the hikes got canceled as well and the ones that didn't were just disappointing. The hikes were more like very slow strolls and had no pretty view. Some of the kids could not even accomplish a that 15 min walk. There were no true Hawaiian experiences. No luau there was no hikes really, zipline, cooking class or anything to do with Hawaiian culture. There service was pulling mud out of a pond and many kids got rashes up their legs and had stinging pain for days. Also the councilors were very overly strict for 15 year old kids. They made them wear rashguards 24/7 and watershoes in the ocean and on the sandy beach. Only 7 kids ended signing up; no boys. The kids that ended up signing up had a very huge maturity gap due to them mixing three different age groups all in one group. I would highly discourage you for signing up your kids for this trip if they are active.

Top of the list horse farms for boarding. Top of the list for great lessons for the beginning,…read moreintermediate or advanced equestrian. Great value in private lessons. Well cared for lesson horses. Really serious about Covid-19 containment, so this facility has it all. Highly recommend.

My daughter asked for a horse experience for her 9th birthday, and I reached out to several local…read morestables to ask about bringing a small group of her friends for instruction and experience grooming and riding (all beginners). I was not asking for a "party experience" - just a group lesson. Pegasus Hill Farm was the only stable that responded immediately and positively. They worked with my schedule and were prompt, honest, and professional in all communication with me. They even offered the use of their picnic tables and/or field for us to bring a picnic/cake if we desired. As the day approached, the weather was looking iffy, and the stable doesn't have their covered arena built yet. They offered to change the date or change up the experience to grooming and painting a horse if I could bring non-toxic paint. Horse painting! A new one for me. The day of the lesson, the staff at Pegasus Hill welcomed us even though we arrived 30 minutes early. They were very kind and hands-on with our group, and got the kids started with the grooming and painting. Several of the kids were able to get a short ride led by a staff member before the rain started. The staff were so kind and professional, even when some of the paint didn't totally wash off of the horse (stay away from hot pink/red!). And Megan even took the remaining two kids for a short ride after the rain stopped, though our scheduled time was nearly up when I asked. I am very excited that my girl is going to one of their camps this summer. All the horses seemed content and healthy, the stables are new - bright and airy, and the the staff are so generous and kind. The stable is located in a very picturesque area with great views of the surrounding mountains, yet it was a short easy drive from I-26. I feel very confident in their attention to safety and comfort for the kids. What a great experience!

Very fun place for an hour of fun! Kids games and adult games give something for every age group…read more The staff is exceptional and make for a positive experience! You have to schedule a reservation ... they flexible with appointments. Class act!!!!

This is the best escape room I have been to! Great clues, the host began the room's theme in…read moreCharacter, the video that introduced the room was well made. The way the room was decorated, the clues were well done on theme. We will definitely come back. Katryn (host/owner) was super nice and I loved all the board games and gifts you can buy in the lobby. Plus she took a great picture at the end. So much fun!!! And We are hard to impress.

love the camp! kids have the best time being a kid. away from TV and phones! they run, play outdoor…read moregames, swim in a lake, ride a zip line, tube down the river, climb a rock wall, rappel and more! all while learning the the creator of the universe LOVES them and they are unique and special. they spend time in the Bible and at live worship music! I wish every child 7-17 could experience the camp!

An AMAZING Christian adventure camp for children of all ages! From the moment you pull into the…read moreproperty you will be in awe of the beauty. The children are immediately excited seeing the huge log cabins, the lake and water activities, etc. I'm on my 4th child whom I drive from Chicago to TN for this camp, it's seriously THAT amazing!

I have fallen in love with this camp from the moment I contacted them. I received an information…read morepacket and follow up; all of my questions were answered and I felt like a priority from day one. My children have always attended camp where I worked so it was a stretch for me to send them to camp without mama. Camp chatuga made it a breeze; the little touches are fantastic. Weekly emails and a countdown calendar explaining to the campers what to expect at camp. I loved the online activity sign up; I was able to sit and work with my children to help have a fun day filled with new experiences and some do their favorites. Everything the camp does it top notch. My children came home and haven't stopped speaking about the fun they had, the people they met and asking me when they can go back next summer!

My son has been going to this camp for five years and loves every minute of it. The staff and…read morecounselors are nothing short of amazing. This literally is the quintessential definition of a traditional fun summer camp. Wood cabins, camp fires, lake swimming, lots of activities, children running around barefoot & fancy free... living their best life!

As a former camper and staff member of Camp Highlander there aren't enough wonderful words to…read moredescribe this camp. Highlander is a co-ed overnight summer camp in the hills of Mills River,NC devoted to children ages 5-16. Campers come back year after year, and all year long you hear stories of children who wish they were still at camp. The camp used to be owned by a school in south Florida, but now is owned by a wonderful family named the Alexanders. At camp you can go swimming, hiking, there's a ropes course, horse back riding, climbing wall, arts n crafts, pottery, rec room, campfires, swing dancing, talent shows, concerts, cookouts, basketball, soccer, drama classes, camping and so much more. Wednesdays and Saturdays campers get to choose their schedules, all other days campers remain in cabin groups where they meet friends and bond with others. Off camp trips include camping in the Pisgah National Forest, Sliding Rock, Coon Tree (a big rock you jump off of into the water), trips to Lake Keowee in South Carolina, white water rafting down the Nantahala River, theme parks, hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains, farmers markets, horse shows, and so much more. Schedules change every year and new events happen. There's a small lake on the property but they travel to larger lakes for water skiing and wakeboarding. The camp runs in 2 week, 3 week, 6 week and 9 week sessions. You can stay as little as 2 and as long as 6. Most of the staff members return each year and are dedicated to children on the mountain. The camp was even featured on the Disney Channel show Bug Juice which was filmed in the summer of 1999 and aired on tv in 2000.

Camp Highlander is amazing. There is no word that can describe a campers love for this mountain…read more The counselors treat you like a sister and I made so many new friends there. Everyone comes back year after year for more fun! I miss it so much :(

I can't say enough good things about The Little Gym of Asheville and the people who make it such a…read morespecial place. My daughter Penny has absolutely loved her time here, but what has meant the most to me is watching how much her confidence has grown. She became more comfortable trying new things, more independent, and more confident in herself. As her Papai, getting to watch that kind of growth in her has been pretty incredible. The instructors are amazing. You can tell they genuinely care about the kids, and they have a way of making every child feel comfortable, included, and proud of themselves. It never felt like Penny was just another kid in a class. They knew her, encouraged her, and made her excited to come back. The camps were just as awesome. Penny looked forward to going, came home happy, and was always excited to tell me about what they did that day. Knowing she was somewhere she felt safe, had fun, and was surrounded by people who truly cared about her meant a lot to me. Unfortunately, Penny is back in school in Charlotte, so we won't be able to continue during the school year, but we will absolutely be back for summer camps. To everyone at The Little Gym of Asheville, thank you for everything you've done for Penny. The confidence you helped build in her is something she gets to take with her long after she leaves the gym, and as her Papai, I'm incredibly grateful for that.

We absolutely LOVE TLG! We have been coming here for seven years! We've had multiple birthday…read moreparties! My daughter has absolutely transformed in so many ways because of this gym!

I signed up my child for the Little Ninjas class, which is for toddlers. Evidently they think that…read moretoddlers don't need proper coaches because we got coaches who clearly don't know what they're doing. The main coach was MODERATELY better than the second coach and seemed to find his footing as he bumbled along, so I won't name him here. He was young and obviously inexperienced, but there was some improvement by the end. That being said, he would present the course as he wanted them to move through it, then stand in one place and help them only through that one portion. This is unreasonable. A coach should move around and help the kids on all the parts as much as possible. There were kids who were clearly uncomfortable and/or unable to do other portions of the obstacle course, but this was ignored. The second kid, "Coach" Jonathan, couldn't have been more than 17 years old. He didn't do A.N.Y.T.H.I.N.G. He went to a portion of the obstacle course, told the kids to go on it, stood there and "helped" them through that small portion while ignoring them otherwise. He did not try to correct their behavior in any way and even laughed when they were acting inappropriately. I don't feel that my child gained any skills here or received any amount of guidance, and I would not recommend the Little Ninjas class to anyone on that basis.

This place is cute. The lady who had the birthday party said this was the only Gym/Ninja place in…read morethe area. The whole place was reserved for the party. All the kids were jumping, tumbling, going through the courses rolling, climbing. A lot of them seemed to enjoy the pits of blocks. There are two. Even the adults had some fun, climbing the ropes, jumping in the pits. You do have to take your shoes off so bring socks. There is a waiting area for adults and/or kids to sit. There was an extremely small area where the food was with a table for adults and a table for kids to eat. I would say around 12 adults and maybe 6-8 kids could fit comfortably in the eating area. However the space to play is huge. 20 or more kids with their parents and guardians could easily run around the area without getting in each other's way. Parking is small. On the weekend it looks like you can park in front of Pottery Market and Microtech Knives even though those spaces have reserved signs. I don't know how much the parents paid for the party. But they had two hours of play I believe but it looks like they had the facility for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. No one is directing or anything, it's like a free for all... meaning the hosts control when the kid's play, eat food, cake, etc. Someone from the gym was walking around. He was friendly, especially when showing kids how to use equipment and making sure they are using it right. It's worth checking out for parties. I know my kids are going to be exhausted tonight. Definitely will consider this in my area for my daughters 5th birthday party.

Summer has arrived and my 11 year-old daughter Katherine is back for a 3rd year at Camp…read moreTon-A-Wandah. Not just a place, but a place in your heart, the staff and counselors are extremely knowledgeable and well trained. After all, the camp has been around since 1933. Two and three week camping packages, Kate has once again signed up for the 3 week program. Building friendships from past years, my daughter has kept in contact with several of her fellow campers and counselors. She looks forward to camp, but not the day her 7 year old sister joins her. Sort of personal, I'm of the belief that this is something Kate want to "do alone" without pesky parents or siblings around. The Camp Ton A Wandah summer program provides campers several dozen activities such as horseback riding, zip lining, fine arts and crafts, performing arts, dance, volleyball, basketball, softball, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, games, archery, riflery, rock climbing, high ropes, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, hiking, backpacking, field trips and much more. A tie to nature and a deep respect for the Native Americans who originally inhabited the Blue Ridge mountains are a Camp Ton-A-Wandah inspiration behind an alliance of the "three tribes - Cherokee, Navajo and Mohawk. Handed down from generation to generation, the three tribes are among the camps oldest and most revered traditions. Kate is proud to be a "Mohawk" at Ton-A-Wandah. Care packages and birthday parties are a plus. Parents can order "care packages" from several places in Hendersonville or plan a cabin "birthday party" for all to enjoy. Kate reports 5 stars for Camp Ton-A-Wandah. /s/ William E. Lewis Jr. Vero Beach, Florida

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Keystone Camp is an incredible all girls summer camp! Great counselors, beautiful property, and…read morewonderful activities.

Just the best summer camp ever! No complaints at all. Counselors were fantastic as well as the…read morecampus! Learned so much and hope to go back next year!