Summer Camp Guide

Adventure Days on the Farm

Our Adventure Days camp is on our 18th year and we continue to strive to make each day here their best day. Farm animal roundup and farm chores of taking care of all the animals. Walking and cleaning the animals! Shearing sheep, horseback riding lessons, hayrides to the fishing hole, archery, nature scavenger hunts, team building games, singing and skits! It’s simply nonstop fun on this fifth generation family farm. We pride that our campers never leave us and become junior counselors, then CITs and finally employed as staff Counselors! This you will see when you meet our energetic seasoned talented college/highschool staff! This camp is rain or shine we have a large indoor area if needed. We make the best summer camp memories down on the farm. Our history speaks for our program.

Dates: 6 two day sessions June 23-24 June 30-July 1 July 7-8 July 14-15. July 21-22 July 28-29 • Ages 5-12 11896 Old Lexington Pike, Walton, KY 41094, Contact: Mary Marcum, Director, Phone: 859-485-7000, Email: bentonfamily farm@aol.com, bentonfarm.com

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati is an exciting place for your child to be this summer. Our actionpacked activities inspire creativity, build character, and provide academic enrichment. Register at one of our Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky locations to make friends, learn new things, and just have fun!

Dates: Varies by location, generally June 6—July 29, 2022 • Hours: varies by location, generally 8:30-4p • Ages: 5-18 600 Dalton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45203, Contact: Maggie Silverstein, Email: msilverstein@bgcgc.org, bgcgc.org/

Camp-A-Palooza at Kids First Sports Center

CAMP-A-PALOOZA is Greater Cincinnati’s most talked about summer camp experience! Why? Four words: Kids First Sports Center…108,000 square feet of kids sports heaven! Every day is a themed, non–stop, in and outdoor adventure. From morning drop–off to evening pick–up, you’ll experience crafts, talent shows, water slides, sports instruction, science experiments, agricultural projects & more!

Hours: 7:00-9:00 am "Wake-Up" Session $10 per week/ $5 per day (Includes AM Snack at 7:45am) 4:00-6:00 pm "Wind-Down" Session $10 per week/ $5 per day (Includes PM Snack at 5:00pm) • Ages: Grades K thru 7th grade (Child must be eligible for Kindergarten in Fall 2022) 7900 East Kemper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249, Contact: Julie Halusek, Email: info@ kidfirstsports.com, Phone: (513) 489-7575,

Camp Art Academy

At Camp Art Academy, children receive an award-winning arts education while exploring their creativity and making new friends within a diverse and inclusive community. Focused on balancing technical instruction with freedom of self-expression, kids learn to embrace their curiosity and individuality as they develop essential artistic skills and techniques with lots of fun! This year at Camp Art Academy we'll be taking a trip around the world! Explore different continents by creating your own artwork inspired by cultures, art, food, and more from around the world.

Dates: Week 1 | June 6-10 | North America Week 2 | June 13-17 | South America Week 3 | June 20-24 | Europe Week 4 | July 11-15 | Africa Week 5 | July 18-22 | Asia Week 6 | July 25-29 | Australia • Hours: Half Day Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:15 pm OR from 1:15 pm to 4:30 pm; Full Day session meets Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm • Ages: 5-12 1212 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202, Email: commed@ artacademy.edu, Phone: (513) 562-8762, artacademy.edu/com-ed/

Camp at the J

Presenting Camp at the J—voted Cincinnati’s Best Day Camp in the 2020 Best of Parenting poll! From swimming and archery, to arts & crafts, camp values and color wars, and much more, kids will create memories and form friendships to last a lifetime. Give your child a summer to remember at Camp at the J! Flexible weekly options are available.

Dates: June 13 - August 12 • Hours: 9:30am - 3:30pm *Extended Care Available • Grades: K - 10 8485 Ridge Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45236, Contact: Lauren Glynn, Phone: 513.722.7245, Email: daycamp@mayersonjcc.org,

Camp WAVE at Newport Aquarium

Camp WAVE is a STEM and animal science focused day camp hosted at Newport Aquarium. Campers will explore the wide variety of animals and ecosystems found on Earth. Campers might team up to use animal super powers (adaptations) to defeat a challenging predator, or search the vast oceans for incredible and diverse shark species.

Dates: June 6 - August 12 • Hours: 8am - 4pm • Ages: Completed K - 6th grade Contact: Erin Shultz, Email: camp@wavefoundation.org, Phone: (859) 815-1442, , wavefoundation.org/

Cincinnati Art Museum Summer Camp

Jump into art with eight weeks of exciting art projects, gallery games, and more! Explore a different theme each week with activities taught by skilled educators and museum staff. Designed for children ages 6–12. Convenient before- and after-care available. Registration begins Feb. 1 at 11 a.m. 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati OH 45202, Phone: (513) 721-2787, Email: CAMsummercamp@cincyart.org,

Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy's SummerFlight Camps

CHCA's SummerFlight program exists to advance CHCA's mission through a robust selection of camp offerings that enable students to learn, lead, and serve during summer months. Welcoming both CHCA & non-CHCA students, we offer the following: Academic/Tech/STEM/Innovation Specialty Camps (Gr 2-9) Athletic Camps (Gr K-9) Fine Arts Camps (Gr K-12) Laffalot Summer Camp (Ages 6-12)

Dates: Summer Months June - August • Hours: Varies • Ages: K-12 8283 East Kemper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249, Contact: Jennifer Murphy, Email: jennifer.murphy@chca-oh.org, Phone: (513) 706-7019, chca-oh.org/Summer

Cincinnati Shakespeare Theatre Summer Camp

Whether you’ve never stepped on a stage before, or have already been bitten by the acting bug, our theatre camps are the perfect place to learn some new skills, make some new friends, and have a whole lot of fun! In person programs for students in grade 1-12 who want a fun and challenging stage experience this summer! Learn more online. Dates: June and July 2022 • Grades: 1-12 • Cost: $295/week, multiple week discount available Cincinnati Shakespeare Company at The Otto M. Budig Theater, 1195 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202, Phone: 513-381-2273,

Great Parks of Hamilton County Summer Day Camps

What better way to keep the kids outside and active this summer than at a park? Great Parks of Hamilton County provides a fun and safe environment where your young ones will get to explore streams, take hikes, ride horses, learn archery, go kayaking and much more, with experienced and trained staff. Children ages 2-20 can take part in summer camps focused on nature, adventure, farm life and horseback riding! Sign up before March 31 for early bird pricing! Go online for a full list of camps, including dates and fees.

Dates: June-August 2022 Various Great Parks Locations, Phone: 513-521-7275, Email: information@ greatparks.org, greatparks.org/discovery/

Cincinnati Youth Choir

All singers in grades 3-9 are invited to attend CYC's SING-A-BRATION Choral Camp this summer. Your child will experience fun interactive sessions with highly qualified instructors to develop skills in vocal artistry, choral movement, and musicianship.

Dates: July 25-30, 2022 • Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am-4:00pm, Saturday 12:00pm-4:00pm • Cost: $200 until May 1st / $225 After May 1st - includes camp t-shirt University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music 290 CCM Blvd., Room 3860 Cincinnati, OH 45221, Contact: Rachel Breeden, Phone: 513-556-0338, Email: rbreeden@cincinnatichoir.org,

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Camps

From performance-focused camps to our one-of-a-kind technical theatre intensive, students from all interests and abilities have a variety of opportunities to connect with and learn from world-class theater professionals both on and off the stage

Dates: July 11-29, 2022 (see specific dates below) • Hours: 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday • Ages: 7-18

1127 Vine St, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, Contact: Victoria Aslanides, Email: vaslanides@ ensemblecincinnati.org, Phone: (513) 421-3555, ensemblecincinnati.org/

MidPointe Library Summer Reading Program

MidPointe Library System is bringing you a season of fun with its annual Summer Reading Program. Pick up an “Oceans of Possibilities ” activity map and create your own adventure by completing challenges to win prizes. Families can enjoy activities together, exploring new books or finding fun around the house and in your community.

Dates: June 1 – July 3 • Ages: All ages Available at all MidPointe Library System locations (West Chester, Middletown, Liberty Township, Monroe & Trenton), Contact person: Cari Hillman, Phone: 513-424-1251,

Museum Camps at The Cincinnati Museum Center

Explore science, technology, history and the arts through creative activities and games at Cincinnati Museum Center’s fun and educational Museum Camps. Whether there’s a day or a week off from school, there’s a camp for that.

Dates: May-August • Hours: 9am-4pm • Ages: 5 to 14 Contact: Nora Eskridge, Email: information@ cincymuseum.org, Phone: (513) 728-0082,

My Nose Turns Red Theatre Camps

My Nose Turns Red offers your child the opportunity to run away and join the circus without leaving home! Learn how to juggle, walk on stilts, and learn the basics of creating a clown character. Camps are highly engaging, challenging youth to walk on the wire, balance on the rola bola, and build human pyramids, building physical literacy and hand-eye coordination. Students play circus games that build teamwork and cooperation, trust, and friendship. Boost your children’s self-confidence and creativity in a safe and non-competitive environment. My Nose Turns Red classes are led by highly experienced, professional circus coaches.

Dates: May 31-August 12, 2022 Contact: Steve Roenker, Phone: 859-581-7100, Email: rednose@fuse.net, mynoseturnsred.

Our Summer Series for Kids are workshops for children ages 5 - 12 that promote exploration, creativity and engagement. With a wide variety of themes including conservation, artmaking, mindfulness and more, these workshops offer an opportunity to learn something new and explore the grounds of Pyramid Hill. Registration is required, sign up here: pyramidhill.org/ summerseriesforkids2022 Dates: Every Wednesday in June & July • Hours: 12 - 1pm • Ages: 5 - 12 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton, OH 45013, Contact: Zach Robinson, Email: zrobinson@pyramidhill.org,, Phone: (513) 386-8833, pyramidhill.org/

Snapology of West Chester

Snapology’s vision is to create a fun environment for children to play and learn. Snapology introduces children to STEM through educational play. Our programs are focused on building confidence while developing problem solving and iterative learning skills. Snapology is committed to developing future scientists, mathematicians, engineers, inventors, robotics experts and more! Snapology Camps use LEGO Bricks, LEGO Robotics Kits, K'NEX & Technology to teach children STEAM Concepts in a fun, hands-on and interactive way. Additionally our programs promote Creativity and strive to build Social, Teamwork and Public Speaking skills.

Dates: 5/31 - 8/5, 2022 • Hours: 8:30 am to 5 pm (full day); 8:30 am to 12:30 pm or 12:30 pm to 5 pm (half day) • Ages: 4 to 14 (contact us for other ages) Various Locations, Contact: Any Snapologist, Email: westchestertwp@snapology.com, Phone: (513) 988-7363, bit.ly/snapcamps

Taft Museum of Art Summer Art Camp

Whether your child is thinking about becoming an artist or just likes to have fun making art, our small classes and safe, hands-on activities with experienced teachers will make this a summer of fun. Plus campers will also get to explore a hybrid of experiences thanks to the great art the Cincinnati area has to offer including right here at the Taft.

Dates: Entering grades 1–3: May 30*–June 3, June 6–10; Entering grades 4–6: June 13–17, June 20–24; Entering grades 7–12: June 27–July 1 • Hours: 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday-Friday • Ages: Students entering grades 1–3, 4–6, 7–12 316 Pike Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202, Email: education@taftmuseum.org, taftmuseum.

Enjoy a variety of themes for ages 7-18. Focus on music, dance, drama, or all three. All TCT camps will engage students in lessons from our highcaliber TCT Academy Teachers and our Resident Artists Company in singing, dancing, acting, costuming, and props. All levels welcome.

Dates: May 31 - July 1, 2022 • Hours: 9:30 am - 4 pm • Ages: 7-18 Phone: (513) 569-8080 , thechildrenstheatre.com/camps/

The Lost Art’s Summer Etiquette Enrichment Camp

The Lost Art, (TLA) LLC “Specializing in Etiquette Perfection” offers customized programs designed to teach etiquette and leadership skills to our Little Ambassadors (ages 5 – 7), Young Diplomats (ages 8 – 13), and Future Professionals (ages 14 – 18). Working with college students and professional adults entering the job world allows TLA to prepare tomorrow’s managers, leaders, and influencers what they need to know to assert their presence in the changing business world.

Dates: June 20 – 24 and July 11 – 15, 2022 • Hours: 9 am to 4 pm • Ages: 8-13 Phone: (888) 354-4639; Email: info@ thelostart.net; tlasummeretiquette

The Summit Country Day Summer Camp

The Summit Country Day School welcomes students from the tri-state area to enjoy summer in-person on our Hyde Park campus. With programs for children ages 3-grade 12, parents can take comfort knowing that your child is exploring their curious nature, enjoying time with friends and exploring a new topic or hobby. Both full-day and half-day camps are available. Registration and online catalog will be available on Feb. 1, 2022.

Dates: May 31- August 5, 2022 2161 Grandin Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45230, Phone: (513) 871-4700, summitcds.org/

USA Ninja Challenge Cincinnati Summer Camp

The ninja program is designed to meet the requirements of a full physical fitness program for today’s youth. We incorporate ninja obstacles including rings, balance beams, slack lines, cargo nets, ropes, a traverse rock wall, devil steps, horizontal peg boards, our popular warped wall and more! The desired result of this program is to improve children’s strength, flexibility, and athleticism while building self esteem for our ninjas!

Dates: June 6th-August 5th • Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00am -12:00pm 4727 Red Bank Rd Cincinnati, OH 45227, Contact: Steve Sharp, Phone: 513-739-5528, Email: redbank@usaninja challenge.com,

X-treme HorsePower Camp at Heavenward Farm

Enjoy the outdoors and learn about horses and riding! Horse care, Riding Instruction, Trail Rides, Crafts, Boating, Fishing, Games and Biblical life lessons are all packed into this fun and meaningful camp experience. Limited enrollment, so REGISTER online NOW. Dates: Week 1: June 6-10, Week 2: June 20-24, Week 3: August 1-5 • Hours: 9:00am-2:30pm • Ages: 8-14 • Special Needs Offered: ASD (High-functioning), CP (Mild), Hearing-impaired, ADHD/ Anxiety/DMDD 7084 Ludlum Rd., Morrow, OH 45152, Contact: Carole Bower, Email: admin@ heavenwardfarm.org, Phone: (513) 289-9434,

YMCA Summer Day Camps

Day and specialty camps at the Y are all about adventure. Kids have the opportunity to explore nature, find hidden talents, try new activities, gain independence, and make lasting friendships. Weekly themes create energy and excitement whether you camper is with us for one week or the full summer! Dates: Camps run May through August • Ages: 5-15 • Cost: Varies by camp. Visit MyY.org/day-camp for prices. 12 locations in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, Phone: 513-362-YMCA,

YMCA of Greater Dayton Day Camps

Join the YMCA of Greater Dayton from May-August 2022 (session dates vary by location) for a fun-filled summer for your child! Whether you choose one week or all summer, YMCA Day Camp fits your schedule and provides fun and enriching activities for your child. OUR PROMISE TO PARENTS - Your kids will be safe, make new friends, learn new skills and most of all, have fun!

Dates: Weeks during May 31st–August 12th Available at all 10 of our Dayton area YMCA's, Contact: Valerie Holland, Email: ymcachildcare@daytonymca.org, Phone: (937) 223-5201, daytonymca.org/programs/

Week-long overnight camp and day camp. Helping people grow in spirit, mind, body, and friendship since 1928. YMCA Camp Ernst is the most popular summer camp in the Greater Cincinnati area. Steeped in tradition and built on the YMCA values of honesty, caring, responsibility and respect, Camp Ernst hosts campers who enjoy top-notch counselors and make friends, doing a wide variety of activities including our zipline, 100 ft waterslide, high ropes discovery course, archery, horseback riding, and much more!

Dates: Sunday-Saturday June 12 - August 13 • Ages: 5-15 • Cost: $675/week for overnight, $260/week for day camp 7615 Camp Ernst Rd. Burlington, KY 41005 , Phone: 859-586-6181, myYcamp.org

Falcon Camp

Recognized throughout the midwest as Ohio’s premier summer camp since 1959. Beautiful lakefront setting, talented experienced staff and wide variety of activities. Campers choose own schedules within general framework. Most of all it’s great fun! Special intro for 6-10 year olds. ACA accredited. At Falcon, 'Good Things Happen by Design.'

Gender of Campers: boys and girls -separate daily activities with planned coed events. • Dates: June 19 -August 13 in 1,2,4,6 or 8 week sessions • Ages: 6-16 4251 Delta Rd SW, Carrollton, OH 44615, Contact: Dave Devey, Phone: (330) 627-4269, Email: Info@falconcamp.com, falconcamp.

The Odyssey Program at Cleveland State University's School of Film & Media Arts

The Odyssey Program at Cleveland State University’s School of Film & Media Arts offers a variety of immersive summer camps for teens of all skill levels interested in filmmaking. The summer includes four different sessions of one-and-three-week camps with residential and day camp options. Learn more on our website.

Dates: Odyssey Program Experiential Three Week Summer Camp – June 13-July 1, 2022 Odyssey Intensive: Acting and Directing – July 11-17, 2022 Odyssey Intensive: Documentary Production – July 18-24, 2022 Odyssey Intensive: Screenwriting – July 25-31, 2022 • Hours: Day camp hours: 9am-5pm • Ages: 13-18 1375 Euclid Ave, 6th floor, Cleveland, Ohio 44115, Contact: Valerie Temple, Email: odyssey@csuohio.edu, Phone: (216) 687-5087,