My child has been enrolled in the Mesa Verde PAL and the STEMazzzing summer program offered by…read moreCommunity Extension Programs for the past two years. I could not recommend this before/after school program any higher. At the Mesa Verde PAL Miss Tammy offers excellent science experiments all year round and we could not adore her more! My child is excited about the projects they do and the fun games they get to play. It is much more than just a place to go. The teachers who work here are committed and caring. It makes me happy to know my child has a safe and wonderful place to go to while his parents finish up work for the day. Pro-tip: for those considering STEMazzzing camp for your child, be sure to register for classes as soon as you can! The LEGO, Sharks, and Minecraft classes go quickly. They also offer Physical Education during camp including things like Crossfit for Kids, Baseball, Basketball, and Soccer.

Today I'm very upset. I decided to enroll my son in the Tiny Tinker program which is run by CEP. I…read morecalled last week and had an interesting conversation. The lady I talked to said they might not have space, asked whether I required financial aid and then "magically" found space. Roll with me for a moment. When we showed up, I asked the teacher how full they were and she said they had 8 slots left to fill. I cannot overstate how irritating it is to be profiled and have someone assume you require financial aid; but probably more importantly, though I'm reserving final judgment for drop-off tomorrow, this screening will result in little to no diversity in the classroom. I did not see any when we were there. If this matters to you as it does to me, know that I've not had bad experiences with the site director, the teachers, or even the CEP corporate employees. It's just a nasty feeling that something is not right. Though I cannot fault our interactions, I wonder would they be so compassionate to someone working in the (upper middle class) area who required financial aid to enroll their child... I'm just not so sure how I feel about this and I wanted to pen this review honestly immediately after the fact. I hope that was not their intent, and I will update the review later if anything changes about my perceptions but I think this is something to be considered. My older two were in elementary and used CEP for after-care and the experience was phenomenal. I haven't had a bad thing to say about the program or how it is run, but this really rubbed me the wrong way.

What an amazing adventure! Was my first time on a zipline, and the guides made it so much fun. The…read morelocation/store/restaurant was all so welcoming.​

Very fun !!! I loved the experience Amberie and Alex were so professional and so nice I highly…read morerecommend booking here!!

Get new kind and happy camp hosts! We drove 2 1/2 hours. To be yelled at called stupid and have a 5…read moregl bucket water thrown on our fire which hit a member of group who is not physically well! We checked before we left home and fires were fine. He did it to other campers as well. I come from a fire fighting family! Well aware of the danger. The host at the entrance who took our money was his wife she yelled at us all . Including the other 6 campers who were there to complain, said we were all stupid and that she quit. Mind you not one person was being rude or yelling. I deal with people daily. I would never treat any one so harshly. I feel that we were assaulted!

Starting off, I'm going to recognize 'Monica E' as an incredible resource for nearly everything as…read morea great breakdown on the intricate details of Rose Canyon Lake, so I won't capitulate on the details she provides; look up her review! There is one error I'll note with her review which is minor but important; you ARE able to reserve locations at Rose Canyon Lake. It's on numerous websites and even by calling, you can. No worries though, small detail but again, her review is amazingly full of all details that I found across three different websites and she put together for you! On a more simpler context I'll say this about Rose Canyon Lake, It's super tiny, very hilly (which I prefer!) and unfortunately the campsites are not 'near' the water. However with 70 some sites, you'll often hear someone near you because the trees deaden so much surrounding noise, you'll hear your neighbor; warning! In fact, our neighbors had to be reported on our visit in May because they were just obnoxious and atrocious with incredibly foul language - throughout the day and well past the quiet hours. Let's be honest, you come to the forest for some peace and quiet. Had we known there was a Ranger on duty throughout the night, we could've communicated that but we learned this the next day. RCL is small, beautiful with surrounding hiking and about 30 degrees cooler than Tucson. Win. Never saw the little 'Lake Store' open during our May visit but no worries nonetheless. Cell phone signal is absent in all the campsites unless you climb the hills around the lake. For at least the four phones with my group, that was the norm. You can use a canoe, ONLY if you pay extra for this. Not sure what good that is but the extra pay keeps you and other out of the water I suppose? There are also a generous amount of restroom spots throughout and some are unisex ones, most, with water spigots. You never have to go to far for a potty break so that made my daughters feel more comfortable. The wildlife surrounding is filled with humorous crows and tons and I mean TONS of squirrels of different species. The pine smell and the beautiful temps in May are a win... One final note, they make it much safer here by implanting 'bear proof' trash and campsite specific lock boxes to store all your food safely out of reach of Bears at night. This no doubt dramatically reduces interfaces thus, making it safer for continuous use as a campsite. The campsite Rangers where attentive and polite and overall, we highly recommend this location albeit secluded, no cell service and a bit on top of your neighbors. No real negatives per se except that the lake is REALLY tiny but is a reprieve nonetheless! It's a nice break from the heat of Tucson and the fresh pine smell is a win!

General Hitchcock Campground is located just off the Catalina Highway. It's near mile marker 12 on…read morethe right side of the road just as you're heading up. The campground has a much more rustic feel to it than the ever popular Rose Canyon, and it is wheelchair accessible. Situated along a sandy and rocky streambed in upper Bear Canyon, the campground is among ponderosa pines, junipers and oaks. Lots and lots and lots of trees! Elevation is about 6,000 feet. On this summer visit, the temperatures were mild, granted the monsoon did move in a big way, which helped to drive temperatures down to the 80s. Overnight temperatures were in the low 60s. Definitely plan to pack a light sweater just in case. Also, the ground tends to be covered with leaves, making it soft. It is quite the picturesque site. There are 11 sites on location and from what I could tell all of them are under heavy shade. Each site has a table, fire pit, grill and their locker. There is no drinking water here, but there are vault toilets. Also no trash dump up so pack in and pack out. Some sites are located along Bear Creek, which is dry unless there is a ton of rain or snow melt. This place is ideal for tent camping, not RVs. Pets are allowed but must be on a leash at all time. Camping fee is $10 per night. The campground is open all year. Sounds like an ideal location! But I took one star off because the campground, while rustic and beautiful, does attract some degenerates. Be forewarned that there is no host on site, and people tend to go all out with loud music and loud noise (Screaming and yelling?! Why? Really, why?) well into what would be considered elsewhere as quiet hours. And there were beer and soda cans everywhere! Even found cigarette butts. There was even trash at the restroom trashcan... right at the foot of the actual trashcan, which was not yet full by the way. People, this is bear country. And our shared, beautiful natural lands. Please take better care.

Nice place. Well run. Clean. So many classes to choose from…read moreand it was busy for the hour I was there. Great day with my grandson.

Don't waste your money! Started my special-ed 8 year old daughter in beginner tumble class. The…read morebeginner class trained for months leading up to the "Showcase" performance only to be left with a HUGE disappointment. 95% of the children in the showcase were age 5-9 and 5% were 15-18 years old. My daughter was the only beginner placed with the top level experienced teenage performers because the title of the class was "Tumble" and the teenagers were "Tumble 90." Accuracy is accepting that she trained in beginner group and was placed in advance group for the performance. Talk about being made to feel demoralized by all the work she put in. She did do great as a beginner, that is not the point. Your website describes this advanced class well, as attached photo. She enjoyed watching the performers throughout the night but "great time" is fabrication and words that did not come out of my mouth. Hence this review. When we got home she asked why she was with the big kids whom had special dances and none of the kids that were in her class? She was made to feel shame even though she could not express through words how she was made to feel a way on performance day. I pulled management aside immediately after because it was a hugely obvious the disparity why they couldn't figure out a way to put her with all the other beginners, this is where she trained. Why don't we put 8 year olds in a high school basketballl game? Having to explain this situation and advocating for my child, followed with a response, that as a parent I am projecting on a manner of simple right vs. wrong, is a complete joke. Also, tickets for the family to attend needed to be purchased in advance, which we did. Tickets were not collected at the door and many families were let in the door without a ticket as speaking to and witnessing them walk through the door. My child slipped through the cracks when teachers made assignments for this performance day. Every beginner was with beginner groups. I am the ONLY complaint because my daughter was the ONLY beginner with the advance group. When addressed with the owner, unremorsefully replied "she grew up as a gymnast whom performed with older girls." Completely missed the point of SKILL LEVEL on a showcase day. I will never let my daughter to feel this way and take my $1500/year tuition elsewhere. I post this so future parents can be aware of the many hours spent of beginner practice prior to the showcase, to then have them thrown in a random slot for performance day. Please save your money and go to a gym whom can structure their teaching and classes to meet your child's needs for performance day!

This gem of a park is a 40-minute drive from the north side of Tucson (e.g., Casas Adobes)…read more Depending on how much hiking you plan to do, you may opt to combine a visit here with a visit to Biosphere 2 and a stop at the Oracle Patio Cafe in between. The Park is comprised of 4000 acres of Catalina foothills ranging from 3600-4600 feet of elevation. The trails are well-groomed and labeled as to whether hikers, leashed dogs, mountain bikes, and/or horses are allowed. For our visit, my partner and I parked in the Kannally Ranch House lot and started out on the 1.6 mile Wildlife Corridor Trail. Running primarily on ridge tops between the Kannally and Cottonwood washes, we enjoyed broad views of the Galiuro Mountains and San Pedro Valley. As the trail turned, we spotted the transmission towers on top of Mt. Bigelow in the Catalina range. Instead of heading toward the windmill/Kannally Wash at the end of the Wildlife Corridor Trail, we turned right onto the Arizona Trail for the next 1.7 miles of our trek. As we climbed up and down ridges, crossing four dry washes, we were treated to views of the snow-capped Rincons, as well as more views of the Catalinas and Galiuros. We also met three horseback riders, who passed without issue. We looped back to the ranch house on the Manzanita Trail. This trail was shaded in sections and had more bushes. We encountered several types of birds and two southern Arizona coues deer. What a treat! We spent approximately 2.5 hours on this 5.8 mile hike. The $7 per car load entry fee, which includes a visit to the historic ranch house, is a deal. As with all Arizona hikes, bring plenty of water, snacks, and sunscreen. From October-May, you may want to dress in layers if hiking early or late in the day.

Great place to hike in these difficult times. Easy to social distance on the well groomed trails…read more We only saw two hikers and they were off in the distance. Beautiful plants and grass. Not much parking so a weekday is best. We paid $7 in the office but they tagged our car for non-payment anyway. Weather is about 10 degrees cooler then the Valley.

This place played host to a high school Invitation that we look forward to attending. The pools are…read morewell kept, and overall facilities are good. Parking for us wasn't too bad, as the facility played host to over 10 schools throughout Arizona. Looking forward to returning.

Great place for the kiddos! Our toddler daughter loved the play area and the aquatic center! We all…read morehad a blast...highly recommend!

This experience was worth every penny. I highly recommend Foolish Pleasure's for those who are…read morefrequent flyers or brand new gliders. Dan and Lori are extremely friendly, helpful, and carry and great sense of humor. For what you pay, the sights alone are worth it. Oro Valley and Northwest Tucson are exceptionally lovely from the sky year-around. The trip starts out somewhere west of Ina and I-10 and ends somewhere north of the Marana area. Mimosas' and breakfast is provided afterwards at a local park. We would go again, and again, and again. Ballooning is the most exciting way to travel!

- small intimate experience - fun and down to earth team…read moremembers - safe - explained well the direction and the process - very understanding and flexible with everything