Summer Camps

Hawken Summer Programs offer a variety of activities led by experienced professionals for boys and girls ages 3 to 18. These opportunities enable children to develop existing passions and discover new ones; they also provide exposure to new people and new skills, which helps build self-esteem, independence and confidence.  ...

Read the 2026 spring edition of our Camp and Summer Programs Guide to help you plan your children’s summer adventures. It also includes listings of area camps and summer programs. ...

Designed for students of all ages, Cleveland Play House summer camps are the perfect place for young artists to explore their passions and develop new skills in a vibrant, hands-on environment. ...

Special needs summer camps offer a variety of sensory experiences and supports for children with disabilities. From adapted activities and sensory-inclusive outings to self-regulation tools and strategies, campers can benefit from a range of local program opportunities for summer fun with structure to help maintain academic readiness, build social-emotional skills and more. ...

While it is an exciting milestone, first-time campers and parents alike can experience a variety of emotions — all of which are perfectly normal. Here is a guide to prepare your child emotionally and socially for their first time at camp. ...

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Steve & Kate’s Camp, which has been a San Francisco Bay Area staple since 1980, is excited to announce the first Ohio location in Shaker Heights! Children will create their own camp experience by choosing from a variety of activities in real-time, including stop-motion animation, coding, sewing, baking, maker crafts, recreation and more! ...

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Nestled in the woods on beautiful Leesville Lake lies an award-winning summer camp that has served Cleveland area families since 1959. Located only 90 miles south of Cleveland, Falcon Camp is widely recognized as Ohio’s premier summer camp. ...

For more than 100 years, Camp Christopher, operated by Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland, has provided campers with a world of adventure rooted in nature, community, and spirit. ...