Check out these reviews from happy Tree Frog Treks participants!
From a parent of 2 kids in 2022 Summer camp:
Before I was a parent I would see Tree Frog Treks in the park and think, "If I ever have children, I want them to go to THAT camp." Fast forward and my children have been enjoying Tree Frog Treks for several years, all at Golden Gate Park.
This summer, we joined a friend at Christopher Park and my children were so excited to see that Sidewinder Sam was the director. He remembered them and welcomed them and of course, they had a magical two weeks!
To be honest, I'm regretting that I didn't just send my children to Tree Frog Treks for the whole summer, as their demeanors when they are engrossed in TFT camp is markedly different than in other camps. Sam and his team are so warm, understanding, approachable, and it really is true that kiddos just need to be outside getting dirty!!
We cannot thank you enough for what TFT brings to our lives and the lives of our children, and especially to Sam and the team for such an idyllic, meaningful experience at Christopher Park.
From the parent of a 2022 Summer camper:
I just wanted to reach out and thank you all for an incredible two weeks. My daughter had the best time at camp and felt really supported by you all. Special thanks to Milo, Giselle and Zoe for all the commitment to the Mariposa crew. I was impressed with your conflict resolution mediation and patience with the children. I also loved your desire to get to know them on a personal level and care about their needs. I really hope to be able to send my daughter again in the future.
I feel so much gratitude and I am thankful to end summer on such a high note. My daughter cried a little in the car on the way home, she just didn’t want the program to end.
What an experience!
From a Parent of 2 kids in 2021 Summer Camp:
This was our first year doing Tree Frog Treks. Corona virus has made this a spring and summer unlike any other. And we are so grateful for our time at TFT! My kids aren’t always enthusiastic about camps. They understand it to be a necessary part of a summer with working parents, but they don’t always enjoy it. But they both loved TFT! True to the motto, they got outside and got dirty (and had a great time doing it!) They met animals, built forts, threw water balloons, ate cake without their hands, participated in a talent show, explored a new (to us) park, and so much more. My daughter told me “I felt like we could be free!” That’s a wonderful experience for any child, during any summer. But particularly now, when we have been anything but free for so long, when we’re so far from our normal experiences, it has truly been a gift. They have already asked if they can come back next Summer! I’ve never written a thank you note to a camp before! But I wanted to make sure that the staff knows how important their work this summer has been to our family, and how grateful we are that they have been willing to put themselves on the front line, with and for our kids. Thank you!!!
Another Summer Camp 2020 parent shared her young daughter’s drawing:
Our daughter was in camp for the first time this summer and did Block A at Stern Grove and Block B at McLaren Park. I wanted to share her Tree Frogs Trek testimonial that she wrote in response to that classic writing prompt: “Over the summer, I . . . ” (see attached photo) She had such a wonderful experience. Thank you!”
Noriega Early Education School in San Francisco had a great visit with some Wild Science on 4/3/2018! We enjoyed meeting everyone and loved the thank you letters and drawings we received after our visit! Click here to read the full review!
College Terrace Children's Center in Palo Alto 3/18/2018: Fun was had and our animal ambassadors were a hit! Click here to read the full review!
One of our favorite places(!) The California Academy of Sciences on 10/4/17: Guests were invited to face their fears as they met a tarantula and some impressive snakes! Click here to check out their review!