2021 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE DAY CAMPS
9:30am - 3:30pm *Extended Care Available • Grades: K - 8
Camp-A-Palooza at Kids First Sports Center
8485 Ridge Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45236, Contact: Anne Goldstein, Phone: 513.722.7241, Email: daycamp@mayersonjcc. org, MayersonJCC.org/Camp
Greater Cincinnati’s most talked about summer camp experience! Why? Four words: Kids First 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 and Soccer! Dates: June 1 - August 20, 2021 • Hours: 7-9am - Before Care. 9am-4pm Camp . 4-6pm - After Care • Ages: 5 - 15 years old 7900 East Kemper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249, Contact: Julie Halusek, Email: info@ kidfirstsports.com, Phone: (513) 489-7575, kidsfirstsports.com/camps-events/ camp-a-palooza-camps
CCM Preparatory 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. Dates: Camps offered in June, July, and August 2021 • Ages: Ages 4 to Adult 3860 Corbett Center Cincinnati, OH 45221-0236, Phone: 513-556-2595, Email: ccmprep@uc.edu, ccm.uc.edu/prep/ summer
Camp Art Academy Camp Art Academy is an awardwinning, memorable art experience for your camper! Balancing technical instruction with freedom of selfexpression, 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! 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 • Ages: 5-12 1212 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202, Contact: Sam Holloway, Email: sholloway@ artacademy.edu, Phone: (513) 562-8762, artacademy.edu/com-ed/summer-artcamp/summer-art-camp.php
Camp at the J Presenting Cincinnati’s Best Day Camp as voted by in the 2020 Best of Parenting poll, Camp at the J! We cannot wait for another magical summer filled with memories and friendships that last a lifetime. Campers will be grouped into pods no larger than 12 with all campers and staff required to wear masks when inside the facility while maintaining a social distance. Sign your kids up for a summer to remember with flexible weekly options available. Dates: June 14 - August 6 • Hours:
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Cincinnati Playhouse in Park Summer Theatre Camp and Performance Academy Join us for a Summer of Play! Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park offers children and introduction to the exciting world of live theatre! Choose from full day, one-week camps and multi-week performance academy programs. Camps for ages 6 to 17 offered at the Playhouse in Mt. Adams and in Mason. Ages: 6-17 Phone: (513) 421-3888, cincyplay.com
Cincinnati 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 3-12 who want a fun and challenging stage experience this summer! Learn more online.
Children’s Meeting Dates: June and July 2021 • Grades: 3-12 House Montessori School Summer Camp • Cost: $295/week 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 5:30pm to accommodate working families. Reserve your space NOW! Dates: June 14th-18th, 21st-25th and July 12th-16th, 19th-23rd, 2021 927 O’Bannonville Rd, Loveland, OH 45140, Phone: 513-683-4757, Email: office@ cmhschool.com, cmhschool.com
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 open! 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati OH 45202, Phone: (513) 721-2787, Email: CAMsummercamp@cincyart.org, cincinnatiartmuseum.org/summercamp
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company at The Otto M. Budig Theater, 1195 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202, Phone: 513-381-2273, cincyshakes.com/summercamp
CRC Summer Day Camp Cincinnati Recreation Commission offers 10-week summer day camps at 17 of our locations. ODJFS vouchers are accepted at some centers. Specialty camps are available. See website for details. Register online at our website or in person at your nearest center. Camp CRC will follow COVID19 protocols. Dates: June 7- August 13 • Hours: M-F 7:00am-6:30pm • Ages: 5-12 years old Various locations, Contact: CRC Front Office, Email: info.crc@cincinnati-oh.gov, Phone: 513-352-4000, cincyrec.org
Erickson Academy of Irish Dance ― Camp Erickson, Intro to Irish Dance Jig on into Camp Erickson! Campers will be introduced to the basics of Irish dancing, have fun making Irish crafts, learn the group dances of Ireland and enjoy Irish storytelling. Ages 5 - 12. $75 per session. Certified by An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha, Dublin, Ireland.
Dates: Session 1: June 15-16-17 (9:30am - 11:30am), Session 2: July 20-21-22 (9:30am - 11:30am) 673 Wilmer Ave - Suite D, Cincinnati, OH 45226, Contact: Allison Weber Erickson, ADCRG, Phone: 513-232-1366, ericksondance@aol.com, ericksonirishdance.com
Greenacres Foundation 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! Dates: June 14 to August 6 • Ages: 5 - 13 8255 Spooky Hollow Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242, Contact: Katie Brown, Email: camp@ green-acres.org, Phone: (513) 898-3262, green-acres.org/camps
Greene County Parks & Trails 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! Dates: June- Mid-August • Hours: Varies • Ages: 2-5, 6-9,10-13,14-17 635 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Xenia, Ohio 45385, Contact: Hanna Lamb, Email: hlamb@ gcparkstrails.com, Phone: (937) 562-6440, reservations.gcparkstrails.com/ programs
MidPointe Library Summer Reading Program 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. *continued on page 14
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