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Academic Fun & Fitness Camp
The Academic Fun & Fitness Camp serves the unique needs of children with learning differences. This camp will give your child a new perspective on learning, while developing the self-esteem and social skills needed to be successful. It is held at Lakeland Community College from June 15 through July 25 (half-day or full-day options). 120 N. Main St., Chagrin Falls, 440-914-0200, unschoolcamp.org
Akron Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs
June through August for ages 6 to adulthood, Sunday-Friday (overnight camps) and Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (day camps). Activities include: traditional camp activities adapted to meet the needs of each camper. Cost is $295 (day camp), $595 (overnight camp). Financial assistance will be provided to qualifying individuals. Visit an Open House, 2-4 p.m. on March 15 and 29, April 12 and 26 and May 10. 4460 Rex Lake Drive, Akron, 330-644-4512, [email protected], rotarycamp.org
Akron Zoo ZooCamp
The Akron Zoo will be offering 25 different ZooCamps for kids ages 2-15. ZooCamps start in early June and run through August and are either one-day, three-day or five-day sessions. Registration is required and space is limited. Children will learn about the zoo’s animals and their environments, conservation programs and what it is like to work at the zoo. 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron, 330-375-2550 [email protected], akronzoo.org
Bricks 4 Kidz
Bricks 4 Kidz camps are a high-energy, fast-paced setting where kids build, discover and test the limits of their imagination. Themes include LEGO City, Minecraft, Clash of Clans, Classic Arcade Brick Adventures, Bricks 4 God, Ninja Training, Super Heroes, Star Wars and more. Early-bird pricing and online registration for boys and girls ages 5-12. Many locations including East Cleveland, Fairlawn and Medina County. 961 N. Court Street, Medina, 330-722-2223, bricks4kidz.com/medina
Camp Aldersgate
Camp Aldersgate offers your camper opportunities to hand-pick their Bible study and select activities they want to try. This adds up to a meaningful, high-impact and positive experience. They help every camper design his or her very own camp adventure. It’s important that every camper leaves camp energized and satisfied knowing they accomplished the things they wanted to do, and were challenged to learn new things — important and interesting things about God and about themselves. 3276 Dyewood Road, Carrollton, 330-627-4369, [email protected],campaldersgate.org
Camp Invention
Local educators lead a week of hands-on activities created especially for children entering grades 1-6. Camp Invention gives boys and girls the opportunity to investigate circuits, disassemble household appliances and much more. As they dream, build and make discoveries, they will have a chance to examine science and technology concepts during team-building exercises. Locations throughout Northeast Ohio. Visit campinvention.org or call 800-968-4332 for information.
Classroom Antics Tech Camps
Learn to create video games, produce stop-motion animation movies, code computer programs and program LEGO robots in a Classroom Antics Tech Camp. Join other kids ages 7-13 across Northeast Ohio by attending affordable weeklong Tech Camps. Classroom Antics is a provider of technology education focused on developing, inspiring and enriching the lives of kids in today’s technology world through educational hands-on programs that promote creativity and teamwork. Limited space available. Register at classroomantics.com or call 800-595-3776.
Falcon Camp
Recognized throughout the Midwest as one of Ohio’s premier private camps, Falcon offers a beautiful lake setting, a talented, experienced staff and a wide variety of activities. Program includes horseback riding, sailing, swimming, skateboarding, canoeing, fishing, rocketry, drama, crafts, team sports, riflery, archery, nature, overnights, special events and field trips, tennis and much more. Campers choose their own activities within a general framework each day. Carrollton, 800-837-CAMP, falconcamp.com
Fine Arts Association
Come express your creative side this summer at The Fine Arts Association in Willoughby. Campers ages 3-18 can choose from Visual Arts, Theatre, Music, Dance and Music Therapy camps offering a multitude of arts experiences and fun. There’s something for all ability levels. Choose one-week or six-week camps. Before-Camp Care and Summer Lunch Bunch are available too. Register now. Camp sizes are limited. For a camp brochure, call 440-951-7500 x104 or download one at fineartsassociation.org.
Geauga Park District Summer Camp
Geauga Park District’s third annual adventure camps are offered in week-long forms for youth grades 5-7 the weeks of June 15 and 22, July 6, 13 and 27, and August 13. A week-long experience for teens entering grades 8-10 will be the week of July 20. Also for teens entering grades 8-10, single-day X-Treme Adventures will target more specific areas of fun on June 29 and 30 and July 1 and 2. Details at bit.ly/gpdcamps. 9160 Robinson Road, Chardon, 440-286-9516, [email protected], geaugaparkdistrict.org
The Goddard School Summer Camp
The Goddard School’s summer camp curriculum incorporates STEAM learning (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) into exciting, one-of-a-kind and fun experiences for your child every day. The Goddard School offers a broad range of programs and mini-camps to pique the interest and curiosity of every child; it has something for everybody. For more information, visit GoddardSchool.com or call 1-800-GODDARD.
Great Summer Science Day Camps
The Great Lakes Science Center makes science come alive with week-long day camps for kids in preschool through high school. Campers will enjoy scientific exploration, cool experiments and plenty of fun. Certified teachers or science professionals facilitate their science camps and the camp programs have been accredited by the American Camp Association. The center features more than 66 camp themes and six camp locations in Northeast Ohio. 601 Erieside Ave, Cleveland, 216-621-2400, [email protected] GreatScience.com
Hawken Summer Programs
Whatever your child’s passion — from art, science, sports or cooking to music, photography, math or LEGOs — Hawken School has developed a summer program full of exciting adventures to interest boys and girls of all ages. Explore all five camp programs and be sure to register early as camps have limited enrollment and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Offerings for 2015 include Day Camps, Passport Camps, Travel Camps, Athletics Camps and Summer Studies. 5000 Clubside Road, Lyndhurst, 440-423-2940, [email protected], hawken.edu/summer
Hiram House Summer Camp
Join the summer fun for boys and girls at Hiram House Camp — “Ohio’s Oldest Camp” — enriching the lives of children since 1896. Kids can enjoy exciting, hands-on, outdoor adventures, open new horizons and create great memories that will last a lifetime, all amid 172 wooded acres in Northeast Ohio’s scenic Chagrin Valley. 33775 Hiram Trail, Chagrin Falls,216-831-5045, [email protected], hiramhousecamp.org
Kindercare
Spend spring break with Kindercare and preview their action-packed summer program. The fun-filled spring break program will keep your children active and engaged while school is out. They’ll create their own superhero identities, rewrite a classic fairy tale, decode cryptograms and much more! Each day’s theme is a sampling of what children will explore during the summer program, so your children can have even more to look forward to when the school year ends. Visit KinderCare.com to find a location.
Lawrence School
Are you worried about the Third Grade Reading Guarantee? Ready, Set, Grow! and Lion’s LEAP Summer Programs can help your child. Both programs target the following skills: how to use word parts and context clues to understand new vocabulary; how to use text features to improve comprehension of textbooks; and more. Just looking for a fun experience for your child? Then, the Cubs Camp, is it. All three of the school’s programs run from June 15 through July 10. Visit LawrenceSchool.org/Summer to learn more.
LifeCenterPlus
LifeCenter Plus offers summer excitement and activities for your children ages 3-13. In summer 2015, your camper will enjoy specially designed weekly themes and field trips for ages 8 and older. Camps run weekly Monday-Friday from June 8 through August 21. Half- and full-day options are available to accommodate everyone’s schedule. For more information or pricing, contact Amanda Boswell, director of youth fitness, at 330-655-2377, ext. 145 or email [email protected]. 5133 Darrow Road, Hudson, LifeCenterPlus.com
Mandel JCC Anisfield Day Camp
The Mandel JCC’s award-winning Anisfield Day Camp has it all with boating, archery, sports, arts & crafts, music, ropes course, team building, youth theatre and more. The beautiful Geauga County lakeside campsites and the amazing camp locations in Beachwood offer spectacular programs that provide an action-packed summer filled with ruach (spirit). Campers develop confidence and gain independence all while having a blast — your kids will love every day of camp. 26001 S. Woodland Road, Beachwood, 216-831-0700 ext. 1349 [email protected], mandeljcc.org/daycamps
Math Monkey Summer Camp
Summer is for Monkeying around. Summertime at Math Monkey is always an adventure. Math Monkey invites your child to spend the summer with them — where kids can have a ton of fun and learn a lot about math too. Kids ages 3-12 learn through game-based activities. Swing into summertime fun. 26801 Miles Road, Cleveland, 440-914-0060 [email protected], MathMonkeyCleveland.com
The Music Settlement Summer Camps
The Music Settlement’s camps are for kids, tweens and teens with all levels of musical experience — including none at all. The arts-enriched Music Builders and create-a-musical Musical Theatre camps welcome campers ages 5-12. Music Safari Camp introduces ages 6-9 to musical instruments. This year’s music-instruction camps include Jazz, Hip Hop, Orchestra, Piano, A Cappella, Suzuki, Rock & Blues, and Chamber Music. Financial aid, before/aftercare and inclusion opportunities are available. Enroll online before April 1 for a 10 percent discount. 11125 Magnolia Drive, Cleveland, 216-421-5806 ext. 100 [email protected], TheMusicSettlement.org/camp
Old Trail School’s Summer Camp — S’Camp
Old Trail School’s Summer Camp (S’Camp) is returning for another great summer filled with sun, fun, friends and non-stop activities. Camp begins on Monday, June 8 and runs through Friday, July 31 with 150-plus options for children. Half and full-day camps are offered with extended day (early morning and late afternoon) options for working parents. Transportation (from Brecksville and Hudson) and lunch options are available for campers. 2315 Ira Road, Akron, 330-666-1118 ext. 469, oldtrail.org/summercamp, [email protected]
Open Door Christian School 2015 Summer Sports and Drama Camps
Fun, safe and instructional camps for students entering grades 1-8 for Fall 2015. Open to the public. Camps include: Baseball, Softball, Football, Volleyball (girls only), Basketball, Soccer and Drama. Taught by ODCS head coaches/director and supported by other staff and ODCS high school students. Last week of May through July. Pricing ranges from approximately $50-$65 for two- to three-hour session for one-week session (4-5 days). Times vary. 8287 West Ridge Road, 440-322-6386, odcs.org
Shipwreck Camp 2015
This two-week day camp focuses on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Inspired by the research and exploration of Dr. Robert Ballard, finder of the wreckage of the Titanic, this camp for 12-15-year-old youth will engage campers in field science and exploration weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 13-24. Campers will: read a novel around exploration or shipwrecks; conduct a virtual search for a Lake Erie wreck, meet local experts, visit historical sites, build a remotely operated vehicle, discover SCUBA. Fee: $525 (includes daily lunch and snack). Case Western Reserve University, Leonard Gelfand STEM Center; Guilford House 412, 10900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-368-5075 [email protected], gelfand.case.edu
Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park —Fit & Fun Sky Camp
Fit & Fun Sky Camp is a four-day camp that focuses on health and wellness. Participants engage in active play and learn basic athletic skills on an endless sea of trampolines. Campers will improve their social skills through team-building activities, 3D dodgeball play and instruction, and open jump time. Youth fitness classes and nutrition discussion encourages healthy lifestyle choices. A snack and Sky Zone giveaways will be provided. Westside location: 31500 Viking Pkwy., Westlake, 440-414-0444, skyzone.com/Westlake, Eastside location: 750 Alpha Drive, Highland Heights, 440-596-3400, skyzone.com/highlandheights
Small Steps – Big Strides Summer Camp
This skill-building and fun program with the experienced faculty will engage, excite and delight your children. They’ll make new friends, take stimulating field trips, have fun with special visitors and run, play and learn through exciting activities. Join the camp this summer for an awesome experience. The program has a flexible schedule option and is geared for children who have completed kindergarten through age 11. Open 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. providing a healthy breakfast, lunch and snack. 4530 Kent Road, Stow, 330-678-5554, [email protected],smallstepsbigstrides.com
Summer at Pembroke
Pembroke Kids’ summer program is a fun, but carefully structured camp experience that is an extension of their regular programming. To add a bit of fun to the daily schedule, they’ve developed special weekly themes that capture the essence of summertime. The program is designed for preschool children ages 3-4, pre-kindergarten (age 5) or school-age children in grades 1-6. Each of the lead teachers has at least a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field. Teacher-student ratio is 1:10. 32900 Pin Oak Pkwy., Avon Lake, 440-933-3782. pembrokekids.com
Summer Camp Convention
All in one location, directors, representatives and counselors will be available to share their summer camp programs (day/residential) and opportunities at the 11th annual Summer Camp Convention, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Feb. 28, at the Solon Community Center, 35000 Portz Pkwy. The participants provide unique, fun and safe summer programs, which will enrich the lives of students, provide positive development and create unforgettable memories and relationships. Plan now for a safe, exciting and memorable summer. For more information or to exhibit, call Sheryl at 216-906-1654 or email [email protected]. Visit summercampconventions.com.
Summer Ruffing It
The camp’s 38th summer at “Ruffing It” is open to ages 18 months through grade 9. Campers are guided by professionals in their field. Artists, musicians and trained educators provide quality experiences in small, student-centered groups that are fun, engaging and productive. The grades 7-9 program includes building a yurt, weekly field trips, camping, hiking, kayaking and adventure park visits. High school assistants are mentored as potential teaching staff. 3380 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-932-7866, [email protected], ruffingmontessori.net/camps
Jump Start! Gymnastics
Camp 1: JS Adventurers: June 1-3, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This day camp is for boys and girls ages 4-6. Games, gymnastics, fitness and fun. Camp 2: Girls Only Camp: June 15-19; August 3-7; August 10-14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. This is a day camp for girls ages 5 and older. Whether you’re an experienced gymnast or a beginner ready to learn, this is a great camp for you. The camp uses all the events of gymnastics, and girls work on new skills every day. Add in some games and a pizza party and performance on Friday, and your camper has a perfect week. 23700 Mercantile Road, Beachwood, 216-896-0295 [email protected], Jsgymnastics.com
Strongsville Rec Center Summer Day Camp
Your child can join his or her friends for summer fun at the Ehrnfelt Recreation Center. The facility offers a wide range of activities for campers, including a pool with slides and diving boards, outdoor ball fields, a huge wooden playground, hiking trails and full court gyms. Other activities will include arts and crafts, organized games, movies and field trips all supervised by the dedicated and experienced staff. For campers ages 4-12. 18100 Royalton Road, Strongsville, 440-580-3260, [email protected], strongsville.org
YMCA Camp Y-Noah
June through August for ages 6-16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities include Swimming, Canoeing, Climbing, Horseback Riding, Arts and Crafts, Hiking, Sports, Science Camp, Cheernastics Camp, SCUBA, Robotics and Paintball. Day camp cost is $165-$405 a week depending on programs. Overnight camp cost is $475 a week depending on programs. Visit a YMCA Camp Y-Noah Open House, 1:30-4:30 p.m. on April 12 and 26 and May 17. Contact Michael Ohl at [email protected] or 330-896-1964. 815 Mt. Pleasant Road, Clinton. GotCamp.org or akronymca.org
YMCA of Greater Cleveland
Children enrolled in the YMCA of Greater Cleveland Summer Day Camp enjoy a weekly theme, theme-related curriculum and field trips, swimming, breakfast and afternoon snacks, arts and crafts, science and nature activities, large motor games, singing, clubs and much more. Camps offer both part-time (one to three days per week) and full-time (four to five days per week) rates. Each camp program has a limited number of spaces and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. 2200 Prospect Ave. East, Cleveland, 216-344-7700 clevelandymca.org
Cuyahoga Community College
Cuyahoga Community College summer camps for children and teenagers are the perfect fit for talented, smart and enthusiastic youth who are eager to learn about a wide variety of topics. Offerings are available for ages 4 and older and include science, film, photography, sports, leadership, performing arts and much more. Visit tri-c.edu/summercamps or call 216-987-6000 for more information.
University School
A Summer of Adventure: June 15-July 31. University School offers an all-boys’ day camp, coed sports camps and academic and specialty classes. Programs take place on campus in Shaker Heights and Hunting Valley, and are led by experienced US coaches and faculty. Pre-K Summer Camp, an exciting mini-version of the school’s traditional Day Camp, is specially designed to engage pre-K boys in a creative and stimulating environment with one to three weeks of age-appropriate, hands-on activities. For more information, visit us.edu/summer.
Looking for more camps? Look at Northeast Ohio Parent magazine’s Camp Directory here
