Planning for the BEST SUMMER EVER starts here!

CCM PREP

290 CCM Blvd., Cincinnati 513-556-2595 | ccm.uc.edu/arts4all

Experience the performing arts at CCM this summer! We are proud to offer high caliber opportunities to youth from across the country and around the world during the summer months. From week-long day camps to multi-week residencies and even elective classes, our summer programs offer students of all ages the opportunity to work with our world-class faculty, along with renowned guest artists, all at the state-of-the-art CCM Village.

THE CHILDREN’S THEATRE

4015 Redbank Road, Cincinnati 513-569-8080 | thechildrenstheatre.com

Enjoy a variety of themes for ages 718! Focus on music, dance, drama, or all three. All levels welcome. Camps run weekly from May 30 - Jul. 7, from 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Dates and camp titles will be announced on February 15. Registration for 2023 summer camps will open on Feb. 15.

FALCON CAMP

4251 Delta Road SW, Carrollton 800-837-2267 | falconcamp.com

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Widely recognized as Ohio’s premier summer camp since 1959. Beautiful lakefront setting with wide range of activities. Boys and girls ages 6 - 16 choose their own schedule within general framework, separate activities with planned co-ed events. 1:4 staff/camper ratio. Most of all, it’s a great time! ACA accredited, many references.

KIDS FIRST SPORTS CENTER CAMP-A-PALOOZA

7900 E. Kemper Road, Cincinnati

513-489-7575 | kidsfirstsports.com

Campers get the very best! 108,000 sq. ft. of everything kids love: basketball, karate, gymnastics, dance, cheer, swimming, volleyball, you name it! Field trips every week outside Kids First and inhouse entertainment brought in throughout week. Leaders in Training course for teens ages 13 - 15 covering topics like leadership, communication, and group dynamics. Teens can look forward to excursions, service opportunities, and more.

Mason Dance Center

600-B Reading Road, Mason 513-398-0353 | masondance.com

We provide an opportunity for anyone ages 3 - adult to discover the joys of dance. Ballet, tap, jazz, hiphop, modern, pre-professional ballet, pre-dance combos, adult classes. We offer summer and minicamps!

Ymca Day Camp

Multiple YMCA Locations myy.org/programs/camp

ABRAKADOODLE

Week-long camps are offered Jun. 1 - Aug. 13 for campers ages 5 - 15. Your child will grow confident, make friends and create amazing memories by being included in all the fun. Campers rotate with a small group visiting the swimming pool, S.T.E.M. activities, group games and more. 11 Camp Sites serving Anderson, Batavia, Blue Ash, Burlington, Colerain, Ft. Thomas, Hillsboro, Springfield Township, West End, and Western Hills.

513-297-5655 ext. 3 abrakadoodle.com/oh-greater-cincinnati

Our campers look forward to Abrakadoodle summer programs year after year! Whether they will be exploring a variety of art techniques while making connections with STEAM concepts, going on an arty Treasure Hunt or making marvelous Movie Art, campers will be immersed in activities specifically designed for them by experienced educators. Abrakadoodle offers a number of different summer camp themes across greater Cincinnati.

BUCKNER MARTIAL ARTS

8216 Highland Pointe Drive, West Chester 513-779-2413 | bucknermartialarts.com

Voted one the best martial arts studios in Cincinnati, we combine defense skills with personal development. Students progress quickly while learning leadership and strong values under the teaching of master instructors. Free uniform with class sign-up.

Camp Arrowhead For Boys

1415 Cabin Creek Road, Zirconia, NC 828-435-0591 | camparrowhead.com

Since 1937, Camp Arrowhead for Boys has served families from all over the world. Arrowhead has 217 acres of beautiful woodlands, waterfalls, streams, and meadows in which boys can grow, lead, explore, and create. Sessions are 1 - 4 weeks long, for campers rising grades 1 - 11. Activities include archery, blacksmithing, bushcraft, riflery, and woodworking.

Camp At The J

8485 Ridge Road, Cincinnati

513-722-7245 | mayersonjcc.org/camp

Presenting Camp at the J – voted Cincinnati’s Best Day Camp in the 2020 Best of Parenting poll! We cannot wait for another magical summer filled with memories and friendships that last a lifetime. Give your child a summer to remember at Camp at the J! Activities include archery, sports, arts and crafts, drama, music, Israeli culture, and swimming. Jun. 13 - Aug. 12. 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (extended care available). Grades K - 10.

CAMP ART ACADEMY

1212 Jackson St., Cincinnati

513-562-8762 | artacademy.edu

Camp Art Academy balances technical instruction with freedom of self-expression. In Summer 2023, students have discovered a mysterious time machine traveling them through time to explore exciting artistic movements. From ancient art to the future, students will travel across the world and through time while creating portfolios of art. Camps run Jun. 5 - Jul. 28.

CHILDREN’S MEETING HOUSE

927 O’Bannonville Road, Loveland 513-683-4757 | cmhschool.com

Children’s Meeting House fosters the development of the whole child by implementing the philosophy and curriculum of Dr. Maria Montessori, using the abundant natural resources of our seven-acre campus. Voted Best Preschool by the readers of Cincinnati Family magazine. Open House, Jan. 29 from 2 - 4 p.m.

CLASSROOM ANTICS - STEAM SUMMER CAMPS

Camps in Anderson, Bridgetown, Centerville, Madeira, and Mason 800-595-3776 | classroomantics.com

LEARN WHAT YOU LOVE! If your child likes LEGO, Minecraft, or coding, they are going to love becoming a creator in a Classroom Antics summer camp! Classroom Antics is an educational enrichment provider offering fun, educational STEAM-focused programs for kids 6-14 years old. Weeklong summer camps are offered in a variety of STEAM activities, including video game design, robotics, animation, video production, and coding. Attend half-day or full-day in a location close to home.

STAR GLAZERS

513-474-6364 | starglazers.com

Paint pottery at your location. Pottery experts will bring all the supplies and offer booklets and ideas for your masterpiece. Pricing includes the cost of supplies, glazing and firing. No mess!

WEST CHESTER ACADEMY MUSIC, DANCE, ACTING AND GYMNASTICS

8107 Market Place Drive, West Chester 513-829-2345 | westchesteracademy.com

From a child’s very first lesson to the experienced adult, West Chester Academy has something for everyone in music, dance, acting, and gymnastics. Located in West Chester, we specialize in beginners of all ages and offer training through pre-professional levels. We also have camps for all ages.

YMCA CAMP KERN

5291 State Route 350, Oregonia

1-800-255-KERN | 513-932-3756 | campkern.org

There’s no end to the new adventures waiting for you at YMCA Camp Kern. Our weeklong camps focus on making new friends, growing through shared challenges, and spending time outdoors. Each program is designed with specific age groups in mind, so each campers’ interests are met. We are widely known for our fully themed programs. Interested in scholarship opportunities? We have that too with all the help you need located on our website.

by Amanda Ciani