2023 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE

DAY CAMPS Bethany School Summer Camps

Bethany School is offering a variety of summer camps this year including Laffalot, Eco Explorers, Pollinator Picnic, Compassion (VBS), Art, Theatre, STEM Lab, and clinics (basketball, volleyball, and coaches). The complete program guide with dates, costs, and registration links can be found on the homepage of our website, bethanyschool.org.

Dates: June, July and August 2023

370 Oak Road, Glendale, OH 45246, Contact: Mackenzie Dooley, Email: dooley@ bethanyschool.org, Phone: 513-771-7462, bethanyschool.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 and more!

Dates: June 5th-July 28th, 2023; Each week features different themes; check website for more details • Age: 5-8 and 9-13 years

1212 Jackson St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, Phone: 513-562-8762, artacademy.edu/ office-of-engagement/communityeducation/camp-art-academy/

Camp at the J

At Camp at the J, kids can experience the best of summer. 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! Camp at the J was a 2022 Best of Parenting poll finalist.

Dates: June 12 - August 11 • Hours: 9:30am - 3:30pm *Extended Care

Available • Grades: K - 10

8485 Ridge Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45236, Contact: Lauren Smyjunas, Phone: 513.722.7245, Email: daycamp@ mayersonjcc.org, MayersonJCC.org/Camp

CCM Prep

4949 Tealtown Road, Milford, OH 45150, Contact: Kelly Steyer, Camp Director, Phone: (513) 831-1711, ext. 137, Email: ksteyer@ cincynature.org , cincynature.org

Code Ninjas Anderson Township

UNLEASH YOUR CHILD'S INNER

NINJA! Transform your child's love for technology into an exciting learning adventure. Guided by our team of Code Senseis, Code Ninjas Camps empower kids to gain valuable tech skills and make new friends. It's an unforgettably fun learning experience!

Dates: June 5- August 4, 2023 • Hours: AM Camp: 8:30-12:30; PM Camp: 12:30-4:30 • Ages: 7-14

7426 Beechmont Ave, Suite 210, Cincinnati, Ohio 45255, Contact: Jamie Luebbe, Email: jamie.luebbe@codeninjas.com, Phone: (513) 233-2633, codeninjas.com/oh-andersontownship/camps

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Greene County Parks & Trails

Are your kids ready for summer? Well, so are we! Greene County Parks & Trails offers an assortment of weeklong camps for all interests and ages 3-13. Kids will learn about nature, science, wildlife and more while getting to play and explore the woods and creeks in our parks!

Dates: June through Mid-August 2023 •

Hours: Varies by age group • Ages: 3-4; 5-6; 7-9; 10-13

635 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Xenia, OH 45385, Phone: (937) 562-6440, Email: info@ gcparkstrails.com, gcparkstrails.com

MidPointe Library Summer Reading Program

• Hours: Times: 7am-6pm

Dates: May 30-August 18, 2023

• Ages: 5-15 years of age

• Activities: Swimming, Gymnastics, dance, soccer, tumbling, trampoline, Ninja, arts and crafts, gardening.

7900 East Kemper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249, Contact: Julie Halusek, Email: campinfo@kidsfirstsports.com, Phone: (513) 489-7575, kidsfirstsports.com

Camp Art Academy Time Travel Adventure

At Camp Art Academy, students receive an award-winning arts education experience while exploring their creativity and making new friends within a diverse and inclusive community. Camp Art Academy balances technical instruction with freedom of self-expression. In the morning, students practice drawing, painting, and printmaking, while in the afternoon, students explore sculpting, constructing, and installation art and explore influential artists. 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.

CCM Prep provides fun music, dance and theatre arts classes and workshops where students of all ages and abilities can learn from leading national artists and teachers –including CCM’s acclaimed collegiate faculty members. Browse program offerings and find the perfect performing arts opportunity for your family. Learn more at ccm.uc.edu/ prep-parent

Dates: June, July, and August 2023 • Ages: 3-18 years

3860 Corbett Center Cincinnati, OH 45221-0236, Phone: 513-556-2595, Email: ccmprep@uc.edu, ccm.uc.edu/prep-parent

CincyNature Summer Camps

CincyNature Summer Camps offer week-long, nature day camps for children and teens ages 3 through 13 and an overnight camp for teens ages 12-15. Children challenge their minds and bodies while using their imaginations and creativity in a natural setting. Each camp offers unique, age-appropriate activities introducing children to new and exciting outdoor adventures in a safe and friendly environment. Fresh air, hands-on activities, and close encounters with animals and plants help build confidence and curiosity about nature.

Dates: March 27-29 and April 3-5; Summer - June through August

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 in areas such as acting and production skills, improv, vocal health, on-camera acting experience, set design, and more!

Dates: July 10-28, 2023 (see specific dates on website) • 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/ camps

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio

Day AND overnight camps at three locations, plus travel camps for girls in grades 8-11. Not a member? Not a problem—Girl Scout camp is open to all girls! Come experience the magic of camp—the joy of making new friends, bravely trying new adventures, and discovering the amazing wonders of nature.

Dates: Weekly, June 11 - August 4 , 2023 • Hours: Varies • Ages: Girls currently in grades K-11 • Gender of Campers: Girl Multiple locations, Phone: (888) 350-5090, Email: customercare@gswo.org, camp.gswo.org

MidPointe Library System is bringing you a season of fun with its annual Summer Reading Program. Pick up a “All Together Now” 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 31, 2023 • 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, MidPointeLibrary.org

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, cincymuseum.org/museum-camps/

Settler Survival Camp at Carillon Park

Held in late July, Settler Survival Camp at Carillon Historical Park is five days of early settlement fun. The Miami Valley comes to life from an early settler’s perspective during this exciting camp. Learn about early travel methods, hearth-cooking, woodworking, textiles, gardening, candle-dipping, and more.

Dates: July 10-14, July 17-21, July 24-28, 2023 • Hours: 9:00am–4:00pm Daily •

Ages/Grades: 8-12

1000 Carillon Boulevard, Dayton, OH 45409, Contact: Education Department: education1@ daytonhistory.org , Phone: 937-293-2841, daytonhistory.org/events/historicalexperiences/settler-survival-camp/

Snapology of West Chester

Snapology’s vision is to create a fun environment for children to play and learn. Snapology strives to introduce children to STEM through educational play. Our programs are focused on building confidence while developing problem solving and iterative learning skills. We are committed to developing the next generation of scientists, mathematicians, engineers, inventors, robotics experts & leaders!

Dates: All weeks in June and July, some weeks in August • Hours: AM Camps, 9 am to 12 pm & PM Camps, 1 pm to 4 pm (8 am early drop off, 5 pm late pick up) •

Ages: 4 to 14

Various Locations, Email: westchestertwp@ snapology.com, Phone: (513) 988-7363, bit.ly/snapcamps

Taft Museum of Art's Summer Art Camp

Whether your child is thinking about becoming an artist or just enjoys making art, the Taft’s small camp classes, guided by experienced teachers, will make this a summer of fun. Week-long camps will have campers painting, sculpting, and drawing.

Dates: Entering grades 1–3: June 5-9, June 12-16, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | Entering grades 4–6: June 19-23, June 26-30, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | Entering grades 7–12: July 10-14, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. • Hours: 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday-Friday; After-care available from 4–6 p.m. during camp weeks

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Ages: Students entering grades 1–3, 4–6, 7–12

316 Pike Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202, Email: education@taftmuseum.org, taftmuseum.org/Families-Children/ Summer-Camp

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 2023 • 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, cincyshakes.com/summercamp

The Lost Art, Summer Enrichment Etiquette Camp

No matter your child's interests, TLA's summer enrichment camp helps your child develop essential social, emotional, and cognitive skills. Best of all, campers create memories that last a lifetime at camp and build their confidence with activities that will challenge their knowledge and help them grow. Register today!

Dates: June 12 - 16, 2023

Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati-Mason: 5232 Bardes Road, Mason, OH, 45040, Phone: 888-354-4639, Email: info@thelostart.net, eventbrite.com/e/the-lost-art-summerenrichment-etiquette-camptickets-465460142817

Summer Earth Adventures at Aullwood Audubon

Summer Earth Adventures is for the birds!Join us in summer 2023 for Aullwood Audubon’s Summer Earth Adventures week-long nature camps! Aullwood's summer camps feature a variety of outdoor explorations, exciting nature themes and tons of outdoor fun at both our nature center and farm. Check website for more information.

Dates: June 5 - August 11, 2023 • Hours: Monday through Friday, 9AM - 4PM, with early drop off and late pick up options. •

Ages: K-6th grade

Aullwood Audubon: 1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton, OH 45414, Phone: (937) 890-7360, Email: AskUs@aullwood.org, https:// aullwood.aububon.org/sea

Summit Summer @ Summit Country Day School

The Summit Country Day School welcomes students from the tri-state area to enjoy summer on our Hyde Park campus. With programs for children ages 18 months - Grade 12, parents can take comfort in knowing that their 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. Online Catalog will be available: Monday, January 23rd, 2023 Registration opens: February 1st.

Dates: Early June - Early August 2161 Grandin Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45230, Contact Name: Shayleigh Holbrook, Auxiliary Services Manager, Email: holbrook_s@ summitcds.org, Phone: (513) 871-4700 Ext: x369, summitcds.org/programs/ summit-summer

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 5th-August 4th, 2023 •

Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00am -12:00pm • Ages: 5-13

4727 Red Bank Rd Cincinnati, OH 45227, Contact: Steve Sharp, Phone: 513-739-5528, Email: redbank@usaninja challenge.com, ninjacincinnati.com

X-treme HorsePower Camp at Heavenward Farm

Enjoy horses, riding, friendship and the great outdoors! Horse care, Riding Instruction, Trail Rides, Crafts, Boating, Fishing, Biblical life lessons,and group Games are all packed into this fun and meaningful camp experience. Limited enrollment, so REGISTER online NOW.

Dates: Week 1: June 5-9, Week 2: July 31-August 4 • Hours: 9:00am-2:30pm •

Ages: 8-14 • Special Needs: ASD (High-functioning), CP (Mild), Visually or Hearing-impaired, ADHD/Anxiety/Mood Dysregulation

7084 Ludlum Rd., Morrow, OH 45152, Contact: Carole Bower, Exec. Director, Email: admin@heavenwardfarm.org, Phone: (513) 899-4347, heavenwardfarm.org

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: 5-12 • Cost: Varies by camp. Visit MyY.org/day-camp for prices.

12 locations in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, Phone: 513-362-YMCA, myY.org/day-camp

YMCA of Greater Dayton Day Camps

Join the YMCA of Greater Dayton from May-August 2023 (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: May 30th-August 11th, 2023

Available at 10 Dayton area locations, Contact: Valerie Holland, Email: ymcachildcare@daytonymca.org, Phone: (937) 223-5201, daytonymca.org/ programs/child-care-programs/ summer-day-camp

OVERNIGHT CAMPS 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 18 -August 12 for 2023 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. com/

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