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ART ACADEMY OF CINCINNATI CAMP ART ACADEMY
HOW TO RAISE A YOUNG GENTLEMAN
CAMP AT THE J
KIDS FIRST SPORTS CENTER CAMP-A-PALOOZA
CAMP CURIOSITY AT ROCKWERN ACADEMY CAMP WAVE WITH WAVE FOUNDATION AT NEWPORT AQUARIUM
MIDPOINTE LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM OHIO SPORTS ACADEMY
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CCM PREPATORY
PYRAMID HILL SCULPTURE PARK & MUSEUM: SUMMER SERIES FOR KIDS
CHILDREN’S MEETING HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP
06 CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER’S MUSEUM CAMPS CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE COMPANY’S THEATRE SUMMER CAMPS
SNAPOLOGY OF WEST CHESTER TWP
10 SAINT URSULA SUMMER ACADEMY CAMPS SUMMERTIME SPIRIT DAY CAMP WITH FIVE SEASONS AND INFINITE CHEER SUMMIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
FALCON CAMP
TAFT MUSEUM OF ART
GREENACRES FOUNDATION
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TRIHEALTH FITNESS & HEALTH PAVILION - 2021 SUMMER CAMPS YELLOW SPRINGS COMMUNITY CHILDREN’S CENTER YMCA OF GREATER CINCINNATI
ART ACADEMY OF CINCINNATI CAMP ART ACADEMY
CAMP CURIOSITY AT ROCKWERN ACADEMY
1212 Jackson St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
8401 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45236
Contact: Sam Holloway; (513) 562-8762; sholloway@artacademy.edu Website: artacademy.edu/com-ed/summerart-camp/summer-art-camp.php Gender of Campers: All Dates: June 7-11, June 14-18, June 21-25, July 5-9, July 12-16, July 19-23 Hours: Full Day 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, Half Day 9:00 am - 12:15 pm OR from 1:15 pm to 4:30 Type of Camp: Day, Arts
Contact: Amber Feldman; (513) 984-3770; amfeldman@rockwernacademy.org Website: rockwernacademy.org/camp Gender of Campers: All Dates: Session 1: June 7 – 25, Session 2: June 28 – July 16 (no camp July 5), Session 3: July 19 – August 6 Hours: 3 (MWF) or 5 (M-F) day half day: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; 3 (MWF) or 5 (M-F) day full day: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM; After Care may be offered if there is significant interest Ages: 18 months – five years old (entering kindergarten) Type of Camp: Academic, Arts, Day, Summer, Traditional
Camp Art Academy is an award-winning, memorable art experience for your camper! Balancing technical instruction with freedom of self-expression, Camp Art Academy’s curriculum includes fundamental visual art skill building activities, two and three dimensional hands-on experiences, top-notch guest artists and creative problem solving with lots of fun!
CAMP AT THE J
8485 Ridge Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45236 Contact: (513) 722-7245 Website: mayersonjcc.org/daycamp Gender of Campers: All are welcome! Special Needs Offered: Yes Dates: June 14 – August 6 Hours: 9:30am – 3:30pm. (After Crew is available from 3:30pm – 6pm: Sign up within the Camper Application.) Type of Camp: Adventure/Tripping, Arts, Day, Faith-Based, Special Needs, Sports, Summer Fun, Traditional, Wilderness
Our weekly summer camp offers an inclusive environment with swimming, art, sports, and more! Our interactive programming and enriching activities keep our campers engaged and active every day! Campers will be grouped in pods no larger than 12 with all campers and staff required to wear masks when inside the facility while maintaining a social distance.
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Children 18 months – five years old (entering kindergarten) will experience an exciting summer at Rockwern Academy’s Early Childhood Education Center. Our small, nurturing school environment and experienced staff help young children discover new skills, gain confidence, and thrive!
CAMP WAVE WITH WAVE FOUNDATION AT NEWPORT AQUARIUM 1 Aquarium Way, Newport, KY 41071 Contact: (859) 815-1442 Website: wavefoundation.org/education/ campwave/summer-camp/ Dates: Week long sessions June 7 through August 13 Hours: 8am – 4pm (optional After Care to 5pm) Ages: Completed K-8th grade Type of Camp: Day, STEM
Get ready to dive into the deep and make some waves! Camp WAVE is the only camp around where campers have the chance to meet sharks, penguins, and stingrays up close while exploring aquatic wonders. From cruising alongside Antarctic
penguins to celebrating innovations in science and engineering, there’s something for everyone this summer at Camp WAVE!
CCM PREPARATORY 3860 Corbett Center Cincinnati, OH 45221-0236 Contact: (513) 556-2595 ; ccmprep@ uc.edu Website: ccm.uc.edu/prep/summer Gender of Campers: All Dates: Camps offered in June, July, and August 2021 Ages: Ages 4 to Adult Type of Camp: Academic, Arts, Day, Traditional
If you’re looking for fun, immersive and interactive summer arts experiences, come to CCM! Attractions include a variety of programs in Music, Dance, and Theatre Arts for students to make friends and explore new skills. At CCM Prep, all students can explore their artistic interests in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Ohio’s Premier Summer Camp
CHILDREN’S MEETING HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP 927 O’Bannonville Rd, Loveland, OH 45140 Contact: (513) 683-4757; office@ cmhschool.com Website: cmhschool.com Gender of Campers: All Dates: June 14th-18th, 21st-25th July 12th-16th, 19th-23rd Type of Camp: Day, Traditional
Visit our website to see the Summer Camp Programs CMH has to offer your family this year. Our camps offer a variety of Arts, Crafts, Nature, Science, Drama, and fun activities for children ages 3-12 on our beautiful 7+ acre campus. Camps are led by experienced CMH Staff, who are eager to share their passion for learning and having fun with our campers. Childcare is available after day camp until
AWARDWINNING!
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Traditional Resident Summer Camp (ages 6–16)
• Celebrating outdoor fun since 1959 • For boys and girls ages 6-16 • 2-, 4-, 6- or 8-week camp sessions • 1:4 staff/camper ratio • Our camp experience includes horseback riding, boating, swimming, arts, drama, archery, riflery and so much more! • American Camp Association accredited • Gender separate activities as well as planned co-ed events
Young Adventurers Summer Camp (ages 6–10)
• 1:3 counselor/camper ratio • Designed to give campers ages 6-10 their first one-week, overnight camp experience • Includes all Falcon activities with a little more structure and instruction • In the cabins, the extra attention allows no camper to go to bed without brushed teeth or a clean shirt for morning formation
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5:30pm to accommodate working families. Reserve your space NOW!
CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER’S MUSEUM CAMPS 1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45203 Contact: (513) 287-7000 Website: cincymuseum.org/museumcamps/ Gender of Campers: Male and Female Dates: May-August Hours: 9am- 4pm Ages: 5-14 Type of Camp: Academic, Arts, Day, STEM, Traditional
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.
CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE COMPANY’S THEATRE SUMMER CAMP 1195 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 Contact: Jeanna Vella; (513) 381-2273; jeanna.vella@cincyshakes.com Website: cincyshakes.com/summercamp/ Dates: June and July 2021 (see website for specific dates) Hours: Monday – Friday: 9am-5pm Ages: Grades 3rd-12th Type of Camp: Arts, Day Camp
Join Cincinnati’s most buzzed about professional theater company downtown for Cincinnati Shakespeare’s Theatre Summer Camp! We offer unique & fun programs for beginners to advanced students to engage with the arts. These in-person camps take place at our new theater Monday-Friday 9am-5pm for students who have completed grades 3 up to 12. We will be following all COVID safety protocols this summer.
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FALCON CAMP 4251 Delta Rd, SW Carrollton, OH 44615 Contact: (216) 991-2489 Website: falconcamp.com Gender of Campers: Boys and girls daily activities separate with planned co-ed activities Dates: June 20 – August 14 in various session lengths Ages: 6-16 Type of Camp: Residential, Traditional
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 their own schedules within the general framework. Most of all it’s great fun! Special intro for 6-9 year olds. ACA accredited. At Falcon, good things happen by design.
GREENACRES FOUNDATION 8255 Spooky Hollow Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242 Contact: Katie Brown; (513) 898-3262; camp@green-acres.org Website: green-acres.org/camps Gender of Campers: All Dates: June 14 – August 6, 2021 Ages: 5 years old – 13 years old Type of Camp: Academic, Adventure/ Tripping, Arts, Day, Wilderness
Summer adventures return for 2021 in our fun and safe day camps! Each program offers its own, unique, way to explore all that Greenacres has to offer. A Greenacres camp will fill your child’s summer with unforgettable experiences and are tailored to be age appropriate. We look forward to hosting your children in one of our programs. See you in June!
GREENE COUNTY PARKS & TRAILS 635 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Xenia, OH 45385 Contact: Hanna Lamb ; hlamb@ gcparkstrails.com ; (937) 562-6440 Website: reservations.gcparkstrails.com/ programs/ Gender of Campers: All Special Needs Offered: All inclusive Dates: June through Mid-August Hours: Varies for age Ages: 2-5, 6-9,10-13,14-17 Type of Camp: Adventure/Tripping, Arts, Day, Summer, Wilderness
Are your kids ready for summer? Give them the experience of nature & wonder with one or all of the summer camp options with Greene County Parks & Trails! Camps include adventures, art, outdoor skills to learning about Sasquatch, all while being immersed in the natural word! There is something for every curious kiddo from ages 2 up to 17 – Find the ideal match today!
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HERITAGE VILLAGE MUSEUM 11500 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH 45241 Contact: (513) 563-9484 Website: heritagevillagecincinnati.org/ summer-camp Gender of Campers: All Special Needs Offered: Yes. Everyone is welcome! Dates: Civil War Camp Jun. 7-11, Native American Camp Jun. 21-25, Immersive History Camp July 12-16 and Aug. 2-6. Hours: 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. There is a come early/stay late option. Campers can be dropped off as early as 8:00 a.m. and picked up as late as 5:30 p.m. for an additional daily fee of $15. Ages: Ages 6-12 for Civil War and Native American Camps, Ages 13-15 for Immersive History Camp Type of Camp: Academic, Day
Our 19th century village is the perfect location for history camp! Campers can travel into the past to experience life during the Civil War or discover
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THINK SUMMER Day Camp Limited capacity, use of face masks and other risk reducing policies will be in place. Camp dates on MyY.org/day-camp
what life was like for Native Americans. Campers will learn about history through games, crafts, food, songs, and hands-on activities. Native American interpreters and museum docents in historical clothing will lead some of the activities.
HOW TO RAISE A YOUNG GENTLEMAN The Lost Art, LLC | 9378 Mason Montgomery Rd. Suite 237, Mason, OH Contact: John A. Scott ; (888) 354-4639 ; info@thelostart.net Website: thelostart.net Camp location: Homewood Suite, 5325 Natorp Blvd., Mason, OH 45040 Dates: July 17 & 18, 2021 Hours: 10:00 am-4:00 pm Ages: 8 - 15
Youth attending this camp acquire etiquette skills, potential to step forward meeting lifelong goals. Those with etiquette training are more likely to carry themselves in social and dining situations confidently. Giving them the tools in a motivational environment that builds self-esteem and desire to present oneself properly in any setting.
Sports Center…108,000 square feet of kids sports heaven! Imagine a summer camp taking place in the country’s largest children’s activity center with exceptional instruction in the most popular children’s recreational pursuits: Swimming, Gymnastics, Dance, Trampoline & Tumbling, Soccer
MIDPOINTE LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM Available at all MidPointe Library System locations (West Chester, Middletown, Liberty Township, Monroe & Trenton) Contact: Cari Hillman ; (513) 424-1251 Website: MidPointeLibrary.org Dates: June 1 – July 31 Ages: All ages Type of Camp: Day, Academic, Summer, Traditional
MidPointe Library System is bringing you a season of fun with its annual Summer Reading Program. Pick up a “Tails and Tales” 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.
KIDS FIRST SPORTS CENTER CAMP-A-PALOOZA
OHIO SPORTS ACADEMY
7900 East Kemper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249
Contact: (937) 743-1466 Website: ohiosportsacademy.com/ programs/summer-camps Gender of Campers: Co-ed Special Needs Offered: Special needs campers are welcome with the help of aids! Dates: Monday - Friday: June 7th - August 13th Hours: 8:00am - 3:00pm or 8:00am 5:30pm Ages: Potty Trailed - 12 Type of Camp: Adventure/Tripping, Day, Sports, Summer Fun, Traditional
Contact: (513) 489-7575 Website: kidsfirstsports.com/campsevents/camp-a-palooza-camps Gender of Campers: All Special Needs Offered: Yes Dates: June 1 – August 20, 2021 Hours: 7-9am – Before Care. 9am-4pm Camp. 4-6pm – After Care Ages: 5 years old – 15 years old Type of Camp: Day, Sports, Summer, Traditional
CAMP-A-PALOOZA is Greater Cincinnati’s most talked about summer camp experience! Why? Four words: Kids First
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270 Hiawatha Trl, Springboro, OH 45066
School’s out and we have some awesome week long and day camps planned ALL
SUMMER LONG! Ohio Sports Academy has been voted best gym in Dayton 6 years in a row! Summer Camps are filled with high energy, structured activities for your kids and incorporate open play, organized games, arts, Ninja, and sooo much fun! Every week there is one special event such as an animal encounter, Kona Ice, and more!
PYRAMID HILL SCULPTURE PARK & MUSEUM: SUMMER SERIES FOR KIDS! 1763 Hamilton Cleves Rd, Hamilton, OH 45013 Contact: (513) 868-1234 Website: pyramidhill.org/ Gender of Campers: Co-ed Special Needs Offered: No Dates: Every Wednesday in June and July Hours: 12pm – 1pm Ages: 5-12 Type of Camp: Arts, Summer Classes, Wilderness
Join us every Wednesday in June and July for our Summer Series for Kids! These specialized workshops are designed for children between the ages of 5 – 12 and offer entertaining, interactive, and educational experiences about the subjects of art and nature. These programs are free to members or can be paid for through general park admission. Most classes have a cap of 30-50 students.
SNAPOLOGY OF WEST CHESTER TWP West Chester Twp Contact: (513) 988-7363 Website: bit.ly/snap_camps Gender of Campers: All Special Needs Offered: Inclusive Dates: 6/7/21 – 7/30/21 Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Ages: 4-14 Type of Camp: Academic, Arts, Computer & Technology, Day, STEM, Summer
SUMMER ART CAMP Last chance to register! Scan the code at right to register
Safe, hands-on activities with experienced teachers will make this a summer of fun!
SUMMER CAMPS! Snapology will be offering week long half * and full day Summer Camps in June & July at The EDGE Teen Center in Liberty Twp.
Offerings include a full line-up of Super Fun
*Robotics, Core S.T.E.A.M. and Themed S.T.E.A.M., such as Gamebots and Mega Machines Robotics, Scientists, Mining & Building, Video Game Design, Ninjas and many more! Camp group sizes will be limited and unrelated campers will have individual workstations and supplies.
Follow us on Facebook @SnapologyofWestChester and check out www.bit.ly/snapcamps for more information.
At Snapology we understand that children are meant to learn through play! When children are actively engaged in hands-on, interactive learning activities their creativity flourishes and they show a greater interest in school. Snapology engages children using LEGO® bricks, K’Nex & technology, helping your child develop a thirst for knowledge. While the kids are having fun we sneak in the learning!
SAINT URSULA SUMMER ACADEMY CAMPS 1339 East McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45206 Contact: Tricia Reisman ; (513) 961-3410 ; treisman@saintursula.org Website: saintursula.org/ Gender of Campers: Girls Dates: Summer Academy Camps run June 14-18, various dates in June and July for Athletic Camps Hours: Vary Ages: Grade School Girls Type of Camp: Academic, Arts, STEM, Traditional
SUA offers a variety of opportunities for fun including Creative Writing , Cooking, Drama, Design, FBI - Future Bulldogs Investigate, Guitar, International Exploration, Robotics, STEAM, High School Placement Test prep, and a Leadership Workshop – June 22. Camps are also offering in several sports. Come join the fun and make some new friends in the process!
SUMMERTIME SPIRIT DAY CAMP WITH FIVE SEASONS AND INFINITE CHEER 11790 Snider Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249 & 4242 Clyo Rd, Dayton, OH 45440 Contact: Jennifer Schlotman, (513) 2603771; community@infinitecheercincy.com Website: infinitecheercincy.com/ Gender of Campers: All Special Needs Offered: No
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Dates: Session 1: June 7 – 11, 12:30 – 4:30 / Session 2: June 21 – 25, 12:30 – 4:30 Session 3: July 7 – 11, 12:30 – 4:30 / Session 4: July 26 – 30, 12:30 – 4:30 Hours: 12:30-4:30 Ages: Grades K-8 Type of Camp: Day, Summer Fun, Arts, Sports, Traditional
Tumble, Dance and Cheer your way into the summertime sunshine with Infinite Cheer and Five Seasons. Sessions are open to all students in grades K-8. All campers will learn new skills in tumbling, dance, spirit crafts and cheer – with super fun games and a little splish-splash fun to keep us cool. All material will be taught by seasoned coaches and is sure to keep your camper entertained and active.
SUMMIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 2161 Grandin Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45208 Contact: Lisa Nicholson; (513) 871-4700; nicholson_l@summitcds.org Website: summitcds.org Gender of Campers: All Dates: June 1 to August 6 Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ages: 3 years old to Grade 12 Type of Camp: Academic, Day, STEM, Summer, Traditional
We provide all day programs from June 1 through August 6 for children in preschool to grade 12. Our program is fresh and packed full of fun for children from all over the tri-state area. Additionally, we offer classes for high school students to receive graduation credit or to explore a new interest.
TAFT MUSEUM OF ART 316 Pike St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 Contact: (513) 241-0343 Website: taftmuseum.org/families-children/ summer-camp Gender of Campers: All Welcome Special Needs Offered: Please contact the
Taft if your camper has special needs. Dates: Students entering grades 1–3: May 31–June 4 or June 7–11, Students entering grades 4–6: June 14–18 or June 21–25, Students entering grades 7–12 : June 28–July 2 Hours: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Ages: Students entering grades 1–3, 4–6, 7–12 Type of Camp: Arts, Day, Summer
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.
YELLOW SPRINGS COMMUNITY CHILDREN’S CENTER 320 Corry St., Yellow Springs, OH 45387 Contact: Malissa Doster; (937) 767-7236; yschildrenscenterdirector@gmail.com Website: ysccc.org/ Gender of Campers: Co-ed Dates: June 1 – August 27 Hours: 6:30 am – 6:00 pm Ages: Kindergarten (5) – 12 Type of Camp: Adventure/Tripping, Sports, STEM, Summer, Wilderness
The Yellow Springs Community Children’s Center provides a nurturing, family – oriented environment to support and enhance the unique social, intellectual, emotional and physical growth of each child.
TRIHEALTH FITNESS & HEALTH PAVILION - 2021 SUMMER CAMPS
YMCA OF GREATER CINCINNATI
6200 Pfeiffer Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242
Contact: Trish Kitchell; (513) 310-1937; klehr@myy.org Website: myy.org/programs/camp/daycamp/ Gender of Campers: Co-ed Special Needs Offered: Yes Dates: May through August Hours: Daily with before and after camp options Ages: 3 – 15 Type of Camp: Day, Residential, Traditional
Contact: (513) 246-2647 Website:trihealth.com/hospitals-andpractices/trihealth-fitness-and-healthpavilion/kids-programs/kids-classes-andcamps/ Gender of Campers:Male & Female Special Needs Offered: No Dates: June 7- August 6 Hours: 7:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. Ages: 5-14 Type of Camp: Arts, Computer & Technology, Day, Sports, STEM, Summer, Wilderness
This summer, bring your kids to the TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion for sports galore & more. We keep your kids active all summer with our variety of uniquely themed-camp for kids ages five & up. Take advantage of our latest offers this summer & give your child a great camp experience. Enroll by May 1st to receive Special Discounts. Camps are filling up at the Pavilion. Enroll Now!
Locations all over Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky
Overnight, day and specialty camps at the Y are all about discovery. Kids have the opportunity to explore nature, find new talents, try new activities, gain independence, and make lasting friendships and memories. And, of course, it’s fun too! Offerings include Themed Day Camps, Preschool Camps, Teen Camps, Counselor-in-Training programs, and Specialty Camps.
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Museum Camps are back! Sign up for adventure. cincymuseum.org