2022 Old Trail School Summer Camp Catalog by Old Trail School

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Old Trail School summer programs represent an exciting array of specialized camps for every interest. Each week, we offer programs designed to offer children opportunities to explore, grow, play, learn and dive deeper into their interests.

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Each week-long camp features a special focus or theme with offerings in the morning, in the afternoon and all day long. nd multiple camps can be stacked to fill the gaps in your family's busy summer schedule. Programs are offered in the morning, in the afternoon, and some all day. Many families combine a morning camp and a different afternoon camp to fill each day with variety. Lunch, transportation, and before- and after-care are all available for the convenience of our families. Old Trail's signature summer program is flexible to meet the needs of busy families while, at the same time, stimulating to meet the needs of curious children ready to dive deeper into their passions.

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OTS Summer Programs 2022

Summer Programs Frequently Asked Questions What are the camp hours of operation?

Our summer camp hours of operation are as follows: • • • •

Full Day Camps: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Morning Camps: 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Lunch: 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Afternoon Camps: 12:15-3 p.m.

Campers should be dropped off at the Firestone (main) entrance each day. Morning and full-day campers may be dropped off between 8:45 a.m. and 9:10 a.m. Campers attending an afternoon camp should be dropped off between 12:05 p.m. and 12:20 p.m.

What is the mask-wearing policy?

With the exception of snack and lunch times, campers are required to wear masks indoors unless otherwise instructed by an adult. Mask wearing is optional outdoors. Campers violating the mask wearing and social distancing policies are subject to discipline. Regular or flagrant abuse of these policies could result in the camper being removed from camp. No refunds will be issued for failure to comply with camp rules.

Is before-camp care available?

Before-care is available for campers in grades K-8 for a daily fee of $10 and begins at 7:45 a.m. Campers should come to the Firestone (main) entrance where they will be greeted by a camp representative and directed to the Harrington McLaughlin Athletic Center (HMAC) until their camp begins. Due to health and safety precautions, parents should not accompany campers into the building. If your camper is in need of assistance please call 330.666.1118 and a camp representative will come out to help.

Is after-camp care available?

After-care is available from 3-:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. for a daily fee of $20. Campers who attend after-care will be escorted to the Harrington McLaughlin Athletic Center (HMAC) for supervised free play until they are picked up. Parents who are picking campers up from after-care should use the service entrance near the athletic fields, pull up to the back of the HMAC, then call the reception desk at 330.666.1118. Their camper will then be brought to their vehicle by a member of our staff.

Does OTS offer transportation?

As a convenince to families and campers, bus transportation is available for a fee of $50 per week to and from the communities listed below. Each bus departs at 8:25 a.m. and returns at approximately 3:25 p.m. All riders must be preregistered. • •

Hudson - Redeemer Church, 190 W. Streetsboro Rd. Brecksville - St. Basil the Great-Catholic Church, 8700 Brecksville Rd.

Note: There is no mid-day run or transportation to or from before/after care. A minimum of four (4) riders are necessary for a route to run. Campers must wear a mask while on the bus.

Do young campers need to be potty trained?

All campers must be potty trained in order to enroll in summer programs at Old Trail School.

CO NTACT U S

Contact Auxilliary Programs Coordinator Jessica Cvelbar with any questions. She may be reach by emailing jcvelbar@oldtrail.org or by calling 330.666.1118 ext 469. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 827, Bath, OH 44210. Old Trail School is located at 2315 Ira Road. Visit OldTrail.org/Summer for more information or to register.

Where do I drop off my camper?

Camp signs indicating which building entrance to use will be visible from the main driveway as you pull into campus. Members of the OTS staff will be available to assist campers to find their camp space.

Where do I pick up my camper?

Campers will be escorted outside for dismissal at either 11:45 a.m. or 3 p.m. Campers are only released with an authorized signature by the designated pick-up person. Dismissal pick-up maps will be provided prior to each week.

Does my camper need to bring a lunch?

Lunch is included in all full-day camps. Campers have the option of bringing their own lunch or purchasing meals (prepay or cash only) from the dining hall for a fee of $30 per week for AM or PM camps. Lunch may be pre-purchased for the week or paid with cash on a day-to-day basis. Campers will eat outdoors in a designated area as often as possible. Campers are welcome to bring a beach towel or camp chair for their comfort. In the event of inclement weather, campers will eat lunch in the Dining Room with proper social distancing.

What if my child has allergies or takes medication?

Please contact Jessica Cvelbar (jcvelbar@oldtrail.org) to receive the necessary medical forms (allergy action plan, prescription and non-prescription forms, asthma action plan, etc.) and submit them to the School Nurse prior to summer camp.

What is your cancelation policy?

A full refund, minus a $50 cancelation fee per class, will be given for canceled classes if notice is received more than two weeks prior to the camp start date. Please understand that we have made financial commitments to faculty and staff, in addition to purchasing supplies. After that deadline, no refunds will be given unless a program is canceled by OTS. Exceptions will be considered for medical circumstances (letter from a licensed physician is required). Additionally, OTS reserves the right to change or cancel a camp or program. All efforts will be made to assign students affected to another available camp. If placement is not possible, OTS will offer a full refund or credit for another camp/course. Camper schedule changes will incur a $10 per class change fee. Please note: All camps listed in this booklet are subject to change. Please refer to OldTrail.org/summer for the most up-to-date information.

OTS Summer Programs 2022

Week 1: June 6-10

Week 1

Full Day Camps

June 6-10

Abstract Playful Sculptures (ages 6-10)

Full Day Camps (ages) •

Abstract Playful Sculptures (6-10) Advanced TrailBlazers Day Camp (10-14) Forts and Tunnels (6-14) Jr. TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-5) TrailBlazers Day Camp (6-9)

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Morning Camps (ages) • •

A Natural Connection (8-11) Advanced TrailBlazers Day Camp (10-14) Amazing Wonders (7-14) Art in the Great Outdoors (5-7) Famous Composers (6-10) Jr. TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-5) TrailBlazers Day Camp (6-9) What’s Cookin'? (5-8)

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Advanced TrailBlazers Day Camp (10-14) Amazing Wonders (7-14) Build It Better (9-11) Basketball for Beginners (8-10) Jr. TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-5) Messy Moneys (5-8) TrailBlazers Day Camp (6-9)

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Campers will explore a variety of fantastic and familiar art materials including clay, wire, wood and unconventional materials to create lively sculptures. The week will culminate with an art exhibit of students’ abstract playful sculptures. Lunch included. $355. Instructor: Patty Wyman, BS, BFA, Old Trail School visual arts teacher.

Advanced TrailBlazers (ages 10-14)

Hike the trails of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, swim in the pool and play games with your newly found friends. What could be a better way to spend your summer? Advanced TrailBlazers will be heading off campus to the many trailheads nearby and at the end of the week for a trip to the ice cream stand. Fun and games will be had throughout the week, making this camp a fan favorite. Lunch included. $360. Instructor: Gabby Yost, Old Trail School after-care supervisor.

Forts and Tunnels (ages 6-14)

Campers will have fun in the woods turning branches into forts meant for spies or explorers! They will create tunnels or secret hideouts using easy-to-find materials, a few tools and lots of imagination. It will be a week of open-ended play that emphasizes unstructured creative exploration with diverse natural materials. Lunch included. $365. Instructor: Alice Goumas, BA, MA, retired Old Trail School Grade 1 teacher.

Junior TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 3-5)

Our youngest adventurers will spend the day exploring our 60-acre campus in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park with short, age-appropriate hikes. They will beat the heat playing in sprinklers and sliding on slip-n-slides. Our staff will engage your child to find wonder in the world around them and learn the skills they need to play and learn alongside other children. All children must be fully potty trained. Lunch included. $360. Instructor: Hannah Haas, BS, Akron public schools teacher.

TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 6-9)

Hiking, swimming, games and activities will fill those long summer days with action and excitement. Campers will enjoy opportunities to connect with nature through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while making new friends and having fun. This camp will offer a safe and playful environment for campers to make summer memories that will last a lifetime. Lunch included. $360. Instructor: Ryan Smith, BS, Brunswick City Schools physical education teacher.

Morning Camps

A Natural Connection (ages 8-11)

Calling all Naturalists! Old Trail School Summer camp sits on a 60-acre campus right in the heart of the CVNP. We will explore the hidden paths inhabited by native flora and fauna and record our findings in our field journals. Create artful representations of flowers and drawings of dens and find a connection to nature through your art. Each camper will create a field journal of their art and observations to take with them at the end of camp. $195. Instructor: Kathleen Marsicano, BS, MEd, Old Trail School middle school science teacher.

Advanced TrailBlazers (ages 10-14)

Hike the trails of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, swim in the pool and play games with your newly found friends. What could be a better way to spend your summer? Advanced TrailBlazers will be heading off campus to the many trailheads nearby and at the end of the week for a trip to the ice cream stand. Fun and games will be had throughout the week, making this camp a fan favorite. $175. Instructor: Gabby Yost, Old Trail School after-care supervisor. 2

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Amazing Wonders of the Cuyahoga Valley (ages 7-14)

Discover the Cuyahoga Valley National Park as we go off campus, off-road, and off-trail for a great hike with a whole posse of campers singing along the way. Hikers will be sure to get dirty and have fun in the creeks as we find rocks, sand bars, clay walls and aquatic life. We will visit Brandywine Falls, Blue Hen and Buttermilk Falls, Virginia Kendall Ledges, and many beautiful places along Furnace Run. Wear hiking boots or good tennis shoes for the first day and then be sure to have comfortable water shoes. Old tennis shoes are perfect! No flip flops, please! $245. Instructor: Holly Wilson, BS, retired Old Trail School Grade 4 teacher and former National Park volunteer.

Art in the Great Outdoors (ages 5-7)

Get outside and discover the beauty of nature expressed through art. Campers will get dirty while creating crafts and artwork inspired by their natural surroundings. Guided by our experienced science teacher and master gardener, Lynn Gregor, your camper will explore our campus, create and have a great time. $195. Instructor: Lynn Gregor, BS Environmental Science, Old Trail School science teacher.

Famous Composers (ages 6-10)

Get ready for a week filled with music, art and fun! This week will give campers the chance to learn about famous composers and their music. Campers will have the opportunity to hear iconic pieces of music and then “paint what they hear”! We will also learn some basic principles of rhythm and theory, as well as play musical games! This is the perfect camp for any young musician! $195. Instructor: Abigail Siegfried, BA, Old Trail School Early Childhood Program teacher.

Junior TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 3-5)

Our youngest adventurers will spend the morning exploring our 60-acre campus in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park with short, age-appropriate hikes. They will beat the heat playing in sprinklers and sliding on slip-n-slides. Our staff will engage your child to find wonder in the world around them and learn the skills they need to play and learn alongside other children. All children must be fully potty trained to attend. $175. Instructor: Hannah Haas, BS, Akron public schools teacher.

TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 6-9)

Hiking, swimming, games and activities will fill those long summer days with action and excitement. Campers will enjoy opportunities to connect with nature through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while making new friends and having fun. This camp will offer a safe and playful environment for campers to make summer memories that will last a lifetime. $175. Instructor: Ryan Smith, BS, Brunswick City Schools physical education teacher.

What's Cookin'? (ages 5-8)

Time to cook up some fun! Campers will make yummy snacks while learning the basics of cooking and creating new treats to share. Campers will also learn the importance of eating healthy, design their own apron and create a cookbook of the fabulous creations they make. It’s time to discover the fun of cooking! $205. Instructor: Rachel Rich, BS, MEd, Old Trail School Early Childhood teacher.

Afternoon Camps

Advanced TrailBlazers (ages 10-14)

Hike the trails of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, swim in the pool and play games with your new found friends. What could be a better way to spend your summer? Advanced TrailBlazers will be heading off campus to the many trailheads nearby and at the end of the week for a trip to the ice cream stand. Fun and games will be had throughout the week, making this camp a fan favorite. $175. Instructor: Gabby Yost, Old Trail School after-care supervisor.

Amazing Wonders of the Cuyahoga Valley (ages 7-14)

Basketball for Beginners (ages 8-10)

Youth sport camps are a great way for campers to learn something new or build on the skills they already know. This camp will not only emphasize the basic skills of basketball, such as dribbling and shooting, but will help build other skills like leadership, hard work, and how to be a good teammate. This camp will be a great way for beginner players to stay active and meet new friends. $180. Instructor: Katelyn Becker, BA, Old Trail School OTS+ assistant.

Build It Better (ages 9-11)

The simple LEGO brick can be used to turn imagination into innovation. Work with your teammates to build the strongest bridge and create vehicles and other colorful engineering marvels. Building a better LEGO creation is only limited by your creativity. Join this camp to make new friends in the quest for the craziest LEGO build. Are you up to the challenge? $195. Instructor: Kathleen Marsicano, BS, MEd, Old Trail School middle school science teacher. OTS Summer Programs 2022

Junior TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 3-5)

Our youngest adventurers will spend the afternoon exploring our 60-acre campus in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park with short, age-appropriate hikes. They will beat the heat playing in sprinklers and sliding on slip-n-slides. Our staff will engage your child to find wonder in the world around them and learn the skills they need to play and learn alongside other children. All children must be fully potty trained. The beginning of the PM session will begin with a rest period to allow our young friends to refresh for the afternoon. $175. Instructor: Hannah Haas, BS, Akron public schools teacher.

Messy Monets (ages 5-8)

Campers will explore their inner-artists through a messy process of artistic expression! Campers will have fun as they do slip-and-slide painting, create splatter art, body prints and more creations that drip, goo and splatter! Each day will conclude with “cleaning off” under a sprinkler. Bathing suits must be worn under clothes and extra clothes are recommended! If it’s not messy, it’s not fun! $205. Instructor: Rachel Rich, BS, MEd, Old Trail School Early Childhood teacher.

TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 6-9)

Hiking, swimming, games and activities will fill those long summer days with action and excitement. Campers will enjoy opportunities to connect with nature through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while making new friends and having fun. This camp will offer a safe and playful environment for campers to make summer memories that will last a lifetime. $175. Instructor: Ryan Smith, BS, Brunswick City Schools physical education teacher.

Week 2: June 13-17 Full Day Camps

Advanced TrailBlazers (ages 10-14)

Artistic Explorations (ages 6-10)

Each day is a new adventure! Campers will spend the morning traveling to a variety of locations and enjoy an afternoon creating works of art that directly relate to that day’s adventure. Campers will visit the wild Akron Zoo, beautiful Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, fascinating Akron Art Museum and fun Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railway. Campers will participate in studio art explorations in clay, printmaking, painting and wire. Lunch included. $375. Instructor: Patty Wyman, BS, BFA, Old Trail School visual arts teacher.

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Forts and Tunnels (ages 6-14)

Junior TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 3-5)

Our youngest adventurers will spend the day exploring our 60acre campus in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park with short, age-appropriate hikes. They will beat the heat playing in sprinklers and sliding on slip-n-slides. Our staff will engage your child to find wonder in the world around them and learn the skills they need to play and learn alongside other children. All children must be fully potty trained. Lunch included. $360. Instructor: Hannah Haas, BS, Akron public schools teacher.

TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 6-9)

Morning Camps

Advanced TrailBlazers (ages 10-14)

Hike the trails of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, swim in the pool and play games with your newly found friends. What could be a better way to spend your summer? Advanced TrailBlazers will be heading off campus to the many trailheads nearby and at the end of the week for a trip to the ice cream stand. Fun and games will be had throughout the week, making this camp a fan favorite. $175. Instructor: Gabby Yost, Old Trail School after-care supervisor.

Adventures in Science (ages 6-10)

Students will have a blast in this summer program held at the Merryweather Outdoor Classroom on the OTS campus! Explore the works of famous scientists like Newton and Bernoulli. Experiment with photovoltaic cells. Design and construct simple and parallel circuits. Send cork rockets sky high and learn how to make paper airplanes that really fly. Explore the outdoor campus and nearby parkland. Play outdoor games, water balloons and slip-n-slide for those who dare! Wear a swimsuit under your clothes and bring a towel! Everyone will receive their own educational electronic kit to keep. These kits are an OTS science favorite! $210. Instructor: Jodi Johnson, BS, retired Old Trail School science teacher.

Amazing Wonders of the Cuyahoga Valley (ages 7-14)

then be sure to have comfortable water shoes. Old tennis shoes are perfect! No flip flops, please! $245. Instructor: Holly Wilson, BS, retired Old Trail School Grade 4 teacher and former National Park volunteer.

Week 2

Coed Field Hockey Skills & Drills (ages 8-12)

A fun-filled camp with a review of all introductory field hockey skills which includes: dribbling, passing, dodging, tackling, shielding and small-sided game play. In addition, the rules, strategies and overall history of the game will be presented in activities that make new players feel confident about this unique sport! $185. Instructor: Kathy Novak, BS, MEd, Old Trail School physical education teacher.

June 13-17 Full Day Camps (ages) •

Junior TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 3-5)

Advanced TrailBlazers Day Camp (10-14) Artistic Explorations (6-10) Forts and Tunnels (6-14) Jr. TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-5) TrailBlazers Day Camp (6-9)

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Red Cross Swim Lessons (ages 5-7)

Advanced TrailBlazers Day Camp (10-14) Adventures in Science (6-10) Amazing Wonders (7-14) Coed Field Hockey Skills & Drills (8-12) Jr. TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-5) Red Cross Swim Lessons (5-7) TrailBlazers Day Camp (6-9) UnbeLeafable STEM (3-5) Wild About Wild Kratz (5-8)

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Children will learn water safety, basic swimming competency and progress through Levels 1 and 2 of the Red Cross water safety continuum as they develop skills. Each swimmers' ability level will be assessed on the first day. Children should come dressed in their swim suits and be ready to get wet! This one-week intensive course will last a total of 45 minutes from 11:00-11:45 a.m. daily, taught by our experienced water safety instructors. Consider adding an afternoon camp after swim lessons for a full day of fun! $100. Instructor: Ronald Teunissen, Old Trail School Physical Education teacher and certified swim instructor.

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UnbeLeafable STEM (ages 3-5)

UnbeLeafable STEM offers a fun and open-ended, hands-on approach to creating with loose parts found in nature! We will be going on multiple hikes around the beautiful OTS campus to collect objects that can be used to build and manipulate. With a different goal each day, the collaboration and imaginative opportunities are endless! $180. Instructor: Robin Burns, BA, Old Trail School Early Childhood teacher.

Afternoon Camps (ages) •

Advanced TrailBlazers Day Camp (10-14) Amazing Wonders (7-14) Creatures of the Night (5-8) Jr. TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-5) Mindfulness, Movement & More (8-12) Through the Decades with Your American Girl Doll (6-9) TrailBlazers Day Camp (6-9)

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TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 6-9)

Hiking, swimming, games and activities will fill those long summer days with action and excitement. Campers will enjoy opportunities to connect with nature through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while making new friends and having fun. This camp will offer a safe and playful environment for campers to make summer memories that will last a lifetime. $175. Instructor: Ryan Smith, BS, Brunswick City Schools physical education teacher.

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Wild About Wild Kratz (ages 5-8)

Wanna go Wild Kratts? Come on an adventure with the coolest creatures! Cheetah speed and lizard glide, falcon flight and lion pride! Make your own creature suits and learn about a different animal and their awesome creature powers every day. There will be so many ways for us to play and learn about animals: dramatic play, crafting & art, fine and gross motor activities, literacy and math practice, and lots of science. If you love animals, if you love adventure, and if you love the Wild Kratts, then this is the camp for you! $200. Instructor: Teresa McCombs, BA, Old Trail School Early Childhood teacher.

Afternoon Camps

Advanced TrailBlazers (ages 10-14)

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Amazing Wonders of the Cuyahoga Valley (ages 7-14)

TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 6-9)

Hiking, swimming, games and activities will fill those long summer days with action and excitement. Campers will enjoy opportunities to connect with nature through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while making new friends and having fun. This camp will offer a safe and playful environment for campers to make summer memories that will last a lifetime. $175. Instructor: Ryan Smith, BS, Brunswick City Schools physical education teacher.

Week 3: June 20-24

Creatures of the Night (ages 5-8)

Campers will learn about animals that roam at night and in the dark. This includes creatures with fur, feathers, fins and some that even glow in the dark! Crafts, games and a field trip to alien mini golf where you can become a creature of the night await! $185. Instructor: Jennifer Coduto, BA Art, professional artist.

Junior TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 3-5)

Mindfulness, Movement & More (ages 8-12)

Time to bring some balance to our children's lives! Join Mrs. Novak and a certified Yoga Instructor (Mrs. Cathy Varley) in exploring Yoga and Mindfulness activities that will keep you moving, calm your body and energize your brain. Yoga and mindfulness are effective tools to give campers the fundamental skills necessary to manage everyday physical and emotional stress. These activities also increase the camper's capacity to learn effectively and regulate their own behaviors. Creating healthful snacks and crafts will also be incorporated into each daily workout indoors and outdoors. Yoga mats provided. $195. Instructor: Kathy Novak, BS, MEd, Old Trail School physical education teacher.

Through the Decades with Your American Girl Doll (ages 6-9)

Dive into the history of your favorite American Girl dolls! Each day, campers will explore a different decade in history with their American Girl Doll. We will get the chance to tie-dye with Julie, sing with Melody, have a dance party with Courtney and so much more. This camp is the perfect opportunity for campers to explore the history of their favorite American Girl Dolls and get to know what makes each of them unique. $185. Instructor: Abigail Siegfried, BA, Old Trail School Early Childhood Program teacher.

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Full Day Camps

Advanced TrailBlazers (ages 10-14)

Forts and Tunnels (ages 6-14)

Junior TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 3-5)

Harry Potter's World (ages 6-14)

What is better than a half day of Harry Potter’s World? A full day! Experience classes in potions and spells, try your hand at Quidditch, meet magical creatures and learn from a number of visiting professors. So get your robes cleaned and head to platform 9 ¾! See your there! Lunch included. $355. Instructor: Anne Riede, BS, MS, St. Sebastian School technology teacher.

TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 6-9)

Morning Camps

Week 3

Advanced TrailBlazers (ages 10-14)

Hike the trails of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, swim in the pool and play games with your newly found friends. What could be a better way to spend your summer? Advanced TrailBlazers will be heading off campus to the many trailheads nearby and at the end of the week for a trip to the ice cream stand. Fun and games will be had throughout the week, making this camp a fan favorite. $175. Instructor: Gabby Yost, Old Trail School after-care supervisor.

June 20-24 Full Day Camps (ages) •

Amazing Wonders of the Cuyahoga Valley (ages 7-14)

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Morning Camps (ages) •

How It Works: Music Edition (ages 11-14)

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Junior TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 3-5)

Afternoon Camps (ages) •

Hiking, swimming, games and activities will fill those long summer days with action and excitement. Campers will enjoy opportunities to connect with nature through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while making new friends and having fun. This camp will offer a safe and playful environment for campers to make summer memories that will last a lifetime. $175. Instructor: Ryan Smith, BS, Brunswick City Schools physical education teacher.

What's Cookin' Jr. (ages 3-4)

Advanced TrailBlazers Day Camp (10-14) Akron Zoo Does STEM (8-10) Basketball for Beginners (8-10) Jr. TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-4) Messy Monets (5-9) Slumber Party (5-8) TrailBlazers Day Camp (6-9)

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TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 6-9)

Imagine your child walking along a trail and coming upon a page from a children’s book. As they continue walking, they find another page, and then another, and they begin to realize that they're actually reading a story! Campers will hike their way through some of Old Trail School's and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park's most picturesque trails while learning about different aspects of nature from the authors who were inspired by it! Each day, hikers will share a story along the trail. $180. Instructor: Erin McNamara, BS, MEd, Old Trail School Director of Nature-Based & Experiential Learning.

Advanced TrailBlazers Day Camp (10-14) Amazing Wonders (7-14) How It Works: Music Edution (11-14) Jr. TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-4) TrailBlazers Day Camp (6-9) Trail Tales (4-8) What's Cookin' Jr. (3-4)

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Focus on the melody; now the harmony; and learn how these parts of music work together to compose a finished piece. Bring your favorite tune from the radio and discover the secret at the heart of your favorite music. At the end of the week, campers will have a deeper understanding of what makes music work and will compose a short song of their very own. $190. Instructor: Abigail Siegfried, BA, Old Trail School Early Childhood teacher.

Trail Tales (ages 4-8)

Advanced TrailBlazers Day Camp (10-14) Forts and Tunnels (6-14) Harry Potter's World (6-14) Jr. TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-4) TrailBlazers Day Camp (6-9)

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A junior edition of a favorite camp is now offered for our younger campers! Children will make yummy "no-bake" snacks as they explore the science of combining ingredients, exploring with texture and mixing up some fun! They will create an apron and cookbook that features all recipes from the week. *Please note: dairy products will be used in this camp. $200. Instructor: Rachel Rich, BS, MEd, Old Trail School Early Childhood teacher.

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goo and splatter! Each day will conclude with “cleaning off” under a sprinkler. Bathing suits must be worn under clothes and extra clothes are recommended! If it’s not messy, it’s not fun! $210. Instructor: Rachel Rich, BS, MEd, Old Trail School Early Childhood teacher.

Slumber Party (ages 5-8)

Want to have sleepover fun with your friends for an entire week? It's a perfect chance to make new friends or bond with old friends while learning how to do things like practicing your favorite braid or trying some cool nail art techniques. We will do things such as pamper ourselves, make yummy snacks, play classic sleepover games and even have a pajama party with a movie and popcorn. So grab your jammies and slippers! Let’s have some fun. $190. Instructor: Abigail Siegfried, BA, Old Trail School Early Childhood teacher.

Afternoon Camps

Advanced TrailBlazers (ages 10-14)

Akron Zoo Does STEM (ages 8-10)

Join the staff from the Akron Zoo to learn about how and where animals and STEM meet. Learn about the science of animals, the technology needed to care for them, the engineering it takes to keep them healthy and happy, and the mathematics required to exhibit them in a zoo. Every day, students will meet new animals from the zoo and learn something new in the field of STEM. $190. Instructor: Carrie Bassett, Akron Zoon education specialist.

Basketball for Beginners (ages 8-10)

Youth sport camps are a great way for campers to learn something new or build on the skills the already know. This camp will emphasize the basic skills of basketball, such as dribbling and shooting, as well as develop other skills like leadership, hard work and how to be a good teammate. This camp will be a great way for beginner players to stay active and meet new friends. $180. Instructor: Katelyn Becker, BA, Old Trail School OTS+ assistant.

Junior TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 3-5)

Messy Monets (ages 5-9)

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TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 6-9)

Hiking, swimming, games and activities will fill those long summer days with action and excitement. Campers will enjoy opportunities to connect with nature through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while making new friends and having fun. This camp will offer a safe and playful environment for campers to make summer memories that will last a lifetime. $175. Instructor: Ryan Smith, BS, Brunswick City Schools physical education teacher.

Week 4: June 27-July 1 Full Day Camps

Advanced TrailBlazers (ages 10-14)

Junior TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 3-5)

Mission Impossible (ages 8-10)

This is your mission, should you choose to accept it: decipher puzzles, go on treasure hunts and break codes in this full day camp of mystery. Fun activities that involve critical thinking, team building and problem solving will test the even the craftiest spies. Lunch included. $360. Instructor: Katelyn Becker, BA, Old Trail School OTS+ assistant.

TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 6-9)

Week 4

June 27-July 1

Morning Camps

Advanced TrailBlazers (ages 10-14)

Full Day Camps (ages)

Hike the trails of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, swim in the pool and play games with your newly found friends. What could be a better way to spend your summer? Advanced TrailBlazers will be heading off campus to the many trailheads nearby and, at the end of the week, for a trip to the ice cream stand. Fun and games will be had throughout the week, making this camp a fan favorite. $175. Instructor: Gabby Yost, Old Trail School after-care supervisor.

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Advanced TrailBlazers Day Camp (10-14) Jr. TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-5) MIssion Impossible (8-10) TrailBlazers Day Camp (6-9)

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Archeology (ages 5-10)

Morning Camps (ages)

Do you like to dig in dirt, find lost items, put things together or use clues to unlock mysteries? These are all part of the job when you're an archaeologist! Children will become archaeologists for a week in this fun and enriching camp—the only surprise is what they will find! In this camp, we will be outside digging in tons of dirt! $190. Instructor: Alice Goumas, BA, MA, retired Old Trail School Grade 1 teacher.

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Advanced TrailBlazers Day Camp (10-14) Archeology (5-10) Basketball: Skills & Drills (11-14) Beach Party (5-8) Creating AR/VR with CoSpaces (8-14) Jr. TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-5) Star Wars (6-10) TrailBlazers Day Camp (6-9) Trail Tales (4-8)

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Basketball: Skills & Drills (ages 11-14)

Join our team to learn the skills needed to take your basketball game to the next level. In this camp, you will work to improve your teamwork, ball-handling and comfort level on the court. A week in this camp is sure to be a slam dunk! $185. Instructor: Grant Hurless, Old Trail School basketball coach.

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Beach Party (ages 5-8)

Afternoon Camps (ages)

Doesn’t a week at the beach sound lovely? This camp will take your child on a great adventure—from making leis to coconut bowling, the excitement won’t stop. Fun beach-themed crafts and games will entertain all day right here in tropical Ohio! $180. Instructor: Abigail Siegfried, BA, Old Trail School Early Childhood teacher.

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Advanced TrailBlazers Day Camp (10-14) Animales de Latin America (5-8) Astronomy & Space (6-14) Bubbles, Slime & Goop (6-9) Get in the Glow (8-10) Jr. TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-5) The Blues (10-14) TrailBlazers Day Camp (6-9)

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Creating AR/VR with CoSpaces (ages 8-14)

Campers will use CoSpaces Edu to create and code an Augmented Reality/Virtual (AR/VR) reality game, story or wherever their imagination takes them to share with others. They will learn to code using block-based programming language to bring their 3D creations to life! Campers can bring their own VR headset or use one of the school's Oculus Go headsets to walk through their creations. Code, collaborate, and use your imagination to immerse yourself in the experience! $180. Instructor: Sharon Winfrey, Old Trail School technology director.

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Junior TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 3-5)

Star Wars (ages 6-10)

Star Wars Academy for Young Jedis is accepting registrations! Learn the ways of the Force and practice skills to become Jedi Masters. Be prepared to go against the Dark Side. Dress up if you’d like, make your own light saber if you don’t have one, and share the stories of Star Wars. Who are your favorite good and bad characters? Do you have a favorite robot? What is your favorite vehicle? Share and immerse yourself in the Star Wars universe! May the Force Be With You! $225. Instructor: Anne Riede, BS, MS, St. Sebastian School technology teacher. OTS Summer Programs 2022

TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 6-9)

Hiking, swimming, games and activities will fill those long summer days with action and excitement. Campers will enjoy opportunities to connect with nature through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while making new friends and having fun. This camp will offer a safe and playful environment for campers to make summer memories that will last a lifetime. $175. Instructor: Ryan Smith, BS, Brunswick City Schools physical education teacher.

Trail Tales (ages 4-8)

Imagine your child walking down a path and coming upon a page from a children’s book. As they continue walking, they find another page, and then another, and they begin to realize they're following a story! Campers will hike their way through some of Old Trail School's and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park's most picturesque trails while learning about different aspects of nature from the authors who were inspired by it! Each day, hikers will share a story along the trail. $180. Instructor: Erin McNamara, BS, MEd, Old Trail School Director of Nature-Based & Experiential Learning.

Afternoon Camps

Advanced TrailBlazers (ages 10-14)

Get in the Glow (ages 8-10)

Get into the glow with a week filled with designing and creating glow-in-the-dark gear! Throughout the week, campers will engage in glow-in-the-dark crafts and projects, including bouncy balls, t-shirts, face paint and bowling. We will end the week with a glowin-the-dark minigolf field trip adventure! $205. Instructor: Jennifer Coduto, BA, professional artist.

Animales de Latin America (ages 5-8)

So many marvelous animales to explore! We will learn about animals that are native from Central and South America and the Caribbean. This will provide learners opportunities to practice and converse in Spanish. Fun facts, engaging conversations, animal crafts, games and more are ready for you to enjoy! $185. Instructor: Cristina Sicard, Old Trail School Spanish teacher.

Astronomy & Space (ages 6-14)

Is space the final frontier? Do you look at the night sky and wonder what all those twinkling stars are? Join us to learn how to identify constellations, locate stars and planets and explore what it takes to be an astronaut. Sign up at light speed to reserve a spot in this out-of-this-world camp! $185. Instructor: Instructor: Anne Riede, BS, MS, St. Sebastian School technology teacher.

Bubbles, Slime and Goop (ages 6-9)

Plunge your hands into a vat of slime! Learn the science behind making goop. Join your friends as you create and discover various recipes for some of the most fun substances on the planet! Have you ever made Playdough? That will be fun too. Come ready to get messy and ready to think of the endless possibilities when it comes to slime and goop. $185. Instructor: Colleen Meidenbauer, BA, Old Trail School Early Childhood teacher.

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Junior TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 3-5)

The Blues (ages 10-14)

Learn about one of America's oldest art forms. Musicians will explore the relationship between blues music and the music they listen to today such as rock, jazz and hip hop. Each camper will learn the fundamentals of composing and playing blues music. They will have the opportunity to use the skills they have developed in band, orchestra and choir throughout the school year to perform the music themselves. Campers need to have participated in musical instruction in voice or any instrument during the previous school year. $185. Instructor: Jonathan Griffin, BA, Old Trail School music lesson instructor.

TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 6-9)

Hiking, swimming, games and activities will fill those long summer days with action and excitement. Campers will enjoy opportunities to connect with nature through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while making new friends and having fun. This camp will offer a safe and playful environment for campers to make summer memories that will last a lifetime. $175. Instructor: Ryan Smith, BS, Brunswick City Schools physical education teacher.

Week 5: July 5-8

Week 5

Full Day Camps

July 5-8

Advanced TrailBlazers (ages 10-14)

Hike the trails of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, swim in the pool and play games with your newly found friends. What could be a better way to spend your summer? Advanced TrailBlazers will be heading off campus to the many trailheads nearby and at the end of the week for a trip to the ice cream stand. Fun and games will be had throughout the week, making this camp a fan favorite. Lunch included. $288. Instructor: Gabby Yost, Old Trail School after-care supervisor.

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Junior TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 3-5)

Our youngest adventurers will spend the day exploring our 60-acre campus in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park with short, age-appropriate hikes. They will beat the heat playing in sprinklers and sliding on slip-n-slides. Our staff will engage your child to find wonder in the world around them and learn the skills they need to play and learn alongside other children. All children must be fully potty trained. Lunch included. $288. Instructor: Emily Tenney, BA, Old Trail School Early Childhood teacher.

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This is your mission, should you choose to accept it: decipher puzzles, go on treasure hunts and break codes in this full-day camp of mystery. Fun activities that involve critical thinking, team building and problem solving will test the even the craftiest spies. Lunch included. $290. Instructor: Katelyn Becker, BA, Old Trail School OTS+ assistant.

Afternoon Camps (ages)

TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 6-9)

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Hiking, swimming, games and activities will fill those long summer days with action and excitement. Campers will enjoy opportunities to connect with nature through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while making new friends and having fun. This camp will offer a safe and playful environment for campers to make summer memories that will last a lifetime. Lunch included. $288. Instructor: Ryan Smith, BS, Brunswick City Schools physical education teacher.

Advanced TrailBlazers (ages 10-14)

Hike the trails of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, swim in the poo and play games with your newly found friends. What could be a better way to spend your summer? Advanced TrailBlazers will be heading off campus to the many trailheads nearby and at the end of the week for a trip to the ice cream stand. Fun and games will be had throughout the week, making this camp a fan favorite. $175. Instructor: Gabby Yost, Old Trail School after-care supervisor.

Advanced TrailBlazers Day Camp (10-14) Fun with Your American Girl Doll (5-10) Keep S.A.F.E. Self Defense (6-10) Jr. TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-5) Stop Animation (6-14) TrailBlazers Day Camp (6-9)

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Wilderness Therapeutic Empowerment (ages 12-14)

Morning Camps

Advanced TrailBlazers Day Camp (10-14) Brick by Brick (6-14) Jr. TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-5) Slumber Party (4-8) TrailBlazers Day Camp (6-9)

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Mission Impossible (ages 8-10)

With the support and guidance of licensed Psychologist and School Psychologist campers will experience exciting adventures within Cuyahoga Valley National Park! Campers will gain skills to improve decision making, reflect on their actions, and form healthy relationships. Drs. Naidu and Karp will design activities within nature to give campers an opportunity to reflect on their needs within a relationship and learn how to establish boundaries with a peer. Campers should be prepared to hike and explore and see themselves reflected through nature! Our goal is to help campers gain skills to use in each area of their life while having fun and making new friends! This is a four-day experience: Tuesday - Friday. Lunch included. $400. Instructors: Kershini Naidu Ed.D., School Psychologist & Jeffrey A. Karp Psy.D., Psychologist.

Advanced TrailBlazers Day Camp (10-14) Jr. TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-5) Mission Impossible (8-10) TrailBlazers Day Camp (6-9) Wilderness Therapeutic Emmpowerment (12-14)

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Brick by Brick (ages 6-14)

Enter the world of LEGOs; build some awesome creations; explain what you’ve created and show it off to everyone. How tall a structure can you make? Can you make something to hold a lot of weight? Is there a submarine or starfighter or castle just waiting for you to create? Come join the class and have a fun time! $150. Instructor: Anne Riede, BS, MS, St. Sebastian School technology teacher. OTS Summer Programs 2022

Junior TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 3-5)

Our youngest adventurers will spend the morning exploring our 60-acre campus in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park with short, age-appropriate hikes. They will beat the heat playing in sprinklers and sliding on slip-n-slides. Our staff will engage your child to find wonder in the world around them and learn the skills they need to play and learn alongside other children. All children must be fully potty trained to attend. $140. Instructor: Emily Tenney, BA, Old Trail School Early Childhood teacher.

Slumber Party (ages 4-8)

TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 6-9)

Hiking, swimming, games and activities will fill those long summer days with action and excitement. Campers will enjoy opportunities to connect with nature through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while making new friends and having fun. This camp will offer a safe and playful environment for campers to make summer memories that will last a lifetime. $140. Instructor: Ryan Smith, BS, Brunswick City Schools physical education teacher.

Afternoon Camps

Advanced TrailBlazers (ages 10-14)

Fun With Your American Girl Doll (ages 5-10)

Campers will bring their American Girl dolls and experience a week of fun and adventure! Campers will have a picnic, tea party, salon day, fashion show and sports day. So pack your bags and bring your doll for a week of sharing and friendship! $150. Instructor: Abigail Siegfried, BA, Old Trail School Early Childhood teacher. 12

OTS Summer Programs 2022

Junior TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 3-5)

Our youngest adventurers will spend the afternoon exploring our 60-acre campus in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park with short, age-appropriate hikes. They will beat the heat playing in sprinklers and sliding on slip-n-slides. Our staff will engage your child to find wonder in the world around them and learn the skills they need to play and learn alongside other children. All children must be fully potty trained. The beginning of the PM session will begin with a rest period to allow our young friends to refresh for the afternoon. $140. Instructor: Emily Tenney, BA, Old Trail School Early Childhood teacher.

Keep S.A.F.E. Self Defense (ages 6-10)

Keep S.A.F.E. Self Defense class is geared to give our students confidence and a solid game plan on how to defend themselves without having to use violence or be aggressive. Each day of the week, we will talk about one letter of the acrostic S.A.F.E.: S for self esteem, A for awareness, F for fitness and E for education (on the mindset of bullies and bad guys). While we are having fun learning these methods, we are also teaching the students how to use these skills in real-life situations. There will be crafts each day that deal with the different topics of self defense and expression, aiding in learning the material that is covered. $155. Instructor: Adam Boyer, owner and instructor, Victory Defense Systems.

Stop Animation (ages 6-14)

Create stop-animation movies using cameras or mobile devices. Take pictures of each move your character made of clay, player or toys makes, then stitch those pictures together to make a magnificent movie! Be the next famous film maker! 150. Instructor: Anne Riede, BS, MS, St. Sebastian School technology teacher.

TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 6-9)

Hiking, swimming, games and activities will fill those long summer days with action and excitement. Campers will enjoy opportunities to connect with nature through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while making new friends and having fun. This camp will offer a safe and playful environment for campers to make summer memories that will last a lifetime. $140. Instructor: Ryan Smith, BS, Brunswick City Schools physical education teacher.

Week 6: July 11-15

Week 6

Full Day Camps

July 11-15

Advanced TrailBlazers (ages 10-14)

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Broadway Bound (ages 6-10)

Start spreading the news, Broadway lovers, and come join the fun! Be part of this exciting camp that works on developing acting, singing and dancing skills, as well as increasing confidence—all while having a blast learning small pieces of famous Broadway musicals! The week will conclude with a small performance for families! “Break a leg!” Lunch included. $335. Instructor: Teresa McCombs, BA, Old Trail School Early Childhood teacher.

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Journalism and Photography (ages 11-14)

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Journalistic skills are more important than ever. Campers will learn to conduct a thorough interview, develop their writing, how to gather information and then how to present their story using photography and graphic design. Campers will work together to tell the story of summer by creating a Summer Camp Book using photos and content from the entire summer. Lunch included. $335. Instructor: Katelyn Becker, BA, Old Trail School OTS+ assistant.

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With the support and guidance of licensed Psychologist and School Psychologist campers will develop skills in resilience, grit, tenacity, self esteem, self-knowledge, and self regulation through exciting wilderness adventures within Cuyahoga Valley National Park! Campers will gain skills to regulate their emotions, reflect on their actions, advocate for themselves, and build friendships. Drs. Naidu and Karp will design activities within nature focused on helping campers feel empowered and confident! Campers should be prepared to hike, explore and see themselves reflected through nature! Our goal is to help campers gain skills to use in each area of their life while having fun and making new friends! This is a four-day experience: July 11-July 14. Lunch included. $400. Instructors: Kershini Naidu Ed.D., School Psychologist & Jeffrey A. Karp Psy.D., Psychologist.

Advanced TrailBlazers Day Camp (10-14) Jr. TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-5) Kung Fu: Staff & Sword (9-14) Let's Get Wet (5-8) Messy Monets (5-8) TrailBlazers Day Camp (6-9)

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TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 6-9)

Wilderness Therapeutic Empowerment (ages 8-11)

Advanced TrailBlazers Day Camp (10-14) Creating AR/VR with CoSpaces (6-10) Exploring Music (8-10) Jr. TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-5) Lifesize Board Games (5-8) TrailBlazers Day Camp (6-9) What's Cookin' Jr. (3-4)

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Junior TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 3-5)

Advanced TrailBlazers Day Camp (10-14) Broadway Bound (6-10) Journalism and Photography (11-14) Jr. TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-5) TrailBlazers Day Camp (6-9) Wilderness Therapeutic Empowerment (8-11)

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OTS Summer Programs 2022

Morning Camps

Advanced TrailBlazers (ages 10-14)

Hike the trails of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, swim in the pool and play games with your newly found friends. What could be a better way to spend your summer? Advanced TrailBlazers will be heading off campus to the many trailheads nearby and at the end of the week for a trip to the ice cream stand. Fun and games will be had throughout the week, making this camp a fan favorite. $175. Instructor: Gabby Yost, Old Trail School after-care supervisor.

Creating AR/VR with CoSpaces (ages 6-10)

Campers will use CoSpaces Edu to create and code an Augmented Reality/Virtual (AR/VR) reality game, story, or wherever their imagination takes them to share with others. They will learn to code using block-based programming language to bring their 3D creations to life! Campers can bring their own VR headset or use one of our Oculus Go headsets to walk through their creations. Code, collaborate, and use your imagination to immerse yourself in the experience! $180. Instructor: Sharon Winfrey, Old Trail School technology director.

Exploring Music (ages 8-10)

Go on a journey across the world and throughout history to learn about the music of different cultures. Campers will explore the popular music of different populations across the world, learning about the history and cultural importance of each style. Campers will participate in musical games and performance to better understand what each style means to the people who created it. $180. Instructor: Jonathan Griffin, BA, Old Trail School music lesson instructor.

Junior TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 3-5)

Lifesize Board Games (ages 5-8)

When you are bored, are board games your go-to?!? If so, spend a week creating life-sized board games! Campers will play games and decide on their favorite to create. The campers will then turn themselves into the characters of the game and play them using life-sized game pieces. $180. Instructor: Colleen Meidenbauer, BA, Old Trail School Early Childhood teacher.

TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 6-9)

Hiking, swimming, games and activities will fill those long summer days with action and excitement. Campers will enjoy opportunities to connect with nature through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while making new friends and having fun. This camp will offer a safe and playful environment for campers to make summer memories that will last a lifetime. $175. Instructor: Ryan Smith, BS, Brunswick City Schools physical education teacher.

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What's Cookin' Jr. (ages 3-4)

Afternoon Camps

Advanced TrailBlazers (ages 10-14)

Junior TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 3-5)

Kung Fu: Staff & Sword (ages 9-14)

Campers will learn the basics on how to safely use the most common classical kung fu weapons the staff, sword and short sword. Padded foam versions of the staff and swords will be provided. Campers will learn safety and strategies used with each weapon during skill challenges and fun projects. This camp will help develop coordination, speed, agility and mental concentration. Join this camp for one of the most unique experiences offered at Old Trail Summer Camp. $195. Instructor: Adam Boyer, Victory Defense Systems owner and instructor,.

Let's Get Wet (ages 5-8)

Campers will spend the hot afternoons playing fun water-based games. Toss water balloons, glide down slip n slides and have a great time with your friends while getting soaked! $190. Instructor: Colleen Meidenbauer, BA, Old Trail School Early Childhood teacher.

Messy Monets (ages 5-8)

Campers will explore their inner artists through a messy process of artistic expression! Campers will have fun as they do slip-and-slide painting, create splatter art, body prints and more creations that drip, goo and splatter! Each day will conclude with “cleaning off” under a sprinkler. Bathing suits must be worn under clothes and extra clothes are recommended! If it’s not messy, it’s not fun! $205. Instructor: Rachel Rich, BS, MEd, Old Trail School Early Childhood teacher.

TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 6-9)

Week 7

Hiking, swimming, games and activities will fill those long summer days with action and excitement. Campers will enjoy opportunities to connect with nature through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while making new friends and having fun. This camp will offer a safe and playful environment for campers to make summer memories that will last a lifetime. $175. Instructor: Ryan Smith, BS, Brunswick City Schools physical education teacher.

July 18-22

Week 7: July 18-22

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Full Day Camps

Advanced TrailBlazers (ages 10-14)

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Campers will utilize the Cuyahoga Valley National Park as their source of inspiration and learn how to paint en plein air (French for "in the open air") like the great French impressionists and American landscape artists. Each day, students will assemble a mobile pack and hike to a serene destination. Lunch is included and will be spent as picnics in the National Park, followed by games, art history lesson activities, and perhaps even bird watching! Students will accomplish many sketches and watercolors and finish the week with a larger work. Lunch included. $370. Instructor: Lindsay Gryskewich, MFA in Painting and Drawing from Oregon College of Art and nationally shown painter, Old Trail School Early Childhood teacher.

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Morning Camps

Advanced TrailBlazers (ages 10-14)

Advanced TrailBlazers Day Camp (10-14) Do You Love Slime? (8-14) Field Day (9-12) Jr. TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-5) Knights & Princesses (3-7) TrailBlazers Day Camp (6-9) What's Cookin'? (5-8)

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Junior TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 3-5)

Advanced TrailBlazers Day Camp (10-14) Bubbles, Slime & Goop (6-9) Coding & Robotics (8-10) Fiestas Navideñas (5-8) Jr. TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-5) Nailed It: Arts & Crafts (9-14) The Magical World of Disney (3-8) TrailBlazers Day Camp (6-9)

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En Plein Air (ages 10-14)

TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 6-9)

Advanced TrailBlazers Day Camp (10-14) En Plein Air (10-14) Jr. TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-5) TrailBlazers Day Camp (6-9)

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Hike the trails of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, swim in the pool and play games with your newly found friends. What could be a better way to spend your summer? Advanced TrailBlazers will be heading off campus to the many trailheads nearby and at the end of the week for a trip to the ice cream stand. Fun and games will be had throughout the week, making this camp a fan favorite. $175. Instructor: Gabby Yost, Old Trail School after-care supervisor.

OTS Summer Programs 2022

Bubbles, Slime and Goop (ages 6-9)

Plunge your hands into a vat of slime! Learn the science behind making goop. Join your friends as you create and discover various recipes for some of the most fun substances on the planet! Have you ever made Playdough? That will be fun too. Come ready to get messy and and ready to think of the endless possibilities when it comes to slime and goop. $180. Instructor: Colleen Meidenbauer, BA, Old Trail School Early Childhood Program teacher.

Coding & Robotics (ages 8-10)

Do you want to learn how to code? Already started coding but ready for more? We will explore coding with Ozobot Robots. We will also use the apps Codespark, Tynker and Swift Playgrounds to learn fundamental programming concepts with LEGO-like visual languages. Students will snap together blocks of code to solve puzzles and control their characters! These blockly languages teach the basics that lead to JavaScript, Python and Swift. This is a fun and easy way to practice the reading and logic skills that help us succeed! $185. Instructor: Shannon Edwards, BA, Grade 1 teacher at Revere Public Schools.

Fiestas Navideñas (ages 5-8)

TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 6-9)

This is a gift you won't want to miss! This provides an opportunity for your child to learn and discourse in Spanish. We will dive into December holidays and traditions from different Spanish-speaking countries. This holiday tour filled with stories, music and memories is sure to leave your child feeling more connected with the world. $185. Instructor: Cristina Sicard, Old Trail School Spanish teacher.

Hiking, swimming, games and activities will fill those long summer days with action and excitement. Campers will enjoy opportunities to connect with nature through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while making new friends and having fun. This camp will offer a safe and playful environment for campers to make summer memories that will last a lifetime. $175. Instructor: Ryan Smith, BS, Brunswick City Schools physical education teacher.

Junior TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 3-5)

Afternoon Camps

Nailed It: Arts & Crafts (ages 9-14)

Have you ever been inspired to try a craft from Pinterest? Was it a fail, or did you nail it? This is the perfect camp for anyone who likes learning new skills, working with their hands and being creative. Let’s get together and make some art and memories! $195. Instructor: Katelyn Becker, BA, Old Trail School OTS+ assistant.

The Magical World of Disney (ages 3-8)

This is the most magical camp on Earth! The possibilities are endless as we explore everything Disney—from enjoying recipes from the Magic Kingdom (who’s ready for a Dole Whip?!) to creating projects from various Disney favorites, campers will experience endless enchantment! Get ready to explore the fairytales behind favorite princesses, the wickedness of Disney villains, the silliness of Pixar characters and of course Mickey and Minnie Mouse! The Magic Kingdom will be at the very heart of this enchanting camp, where campers’ fantasies become reality! $200. Instructor: Rachel Rich, BS, MEd, Old Trail School Early Childhood teacher.

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Advanced TrailBlazers (ages 10-14)

Do You Love Slime? (ages 8-14)

Did you know there is science behind slime? Slime is made after a chemical reaction between two main ingredients; polyvinyl alcohol and borate ion. Once you know this, the possibilities seem to be endless. Join your friends as you create and discover different recipes for slime. All the successful recipes will be recorded and saved in a recipe book to keep. Have you ever made floam? Let’s make it! Playdoh is fun to play with too! Come ready to get a bit messy and think outside of the box when it comes to creating new recipes. $185. Instructor: Shannon Edwards, BA, Grade 1 teacher at Revere Public Schools.

Field Day (ages 9-12)

Three-legged races, kickball and other physical challenges await all who join us for a Field Day! This full-week camp will feature a loa of fun relays and culminate with an awards ceremony. Will you be awarded the prize for wackiest socks or longest jump? Try it and see what you can achieve! $185. Instructor: Katelyn Becker, BA, Old Trail School OTS+ assistant.

Junior TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 3-5)

Week 8

July 25-29 Full Day Camps (ages)

Knights & Princesses (ages 3-7)

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Proudly announcing a summer camp filled with magical things for every princess and knight! From kissing frogs and sitting on peas to slaying dragons, campers will engage in many fun and exciting opportunities. Building castles, creating magic fairy dust, crafting a coat of arms and designing a custom knight/princess costume are just some of the excitement this camp has to offer. We will cover all the knight and princess essentials, especially kindness and manners. The week will conclude with a Fairytale Festival as we parade home in our custom ensembles! $200. Instructor: Colleen Meidenbauer, BA, Old Trail School Early Childhood teacher.

Advanced TrailBlazers Day Camp (10-14) En Plein Air (10-14) Jr. TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-5) Speech & Debate (10-14) TrailBlazers Day Camp (6-9) Wilderness Therapeutic Emmpowerment (8-11)

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TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 6-9)

Morning Camps (ages)

What's Cookin'? (ages 5-8)

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Hiking, swimming, games and activities will fill those long summer days with action and excitement. Campers will enjoy opportunities to connect with nature through the National Park while making new friends and having fun. This camp will offer a safe and playful environment for campers to make summer memories that will last a lifetime. $175. Instructor: Ryan Smith, BS, Brunswick City Schools physical education teacher.

Time to cook up some fun! Campers will make yummy snacks while learning the basics of cooking and creating new treats to share. Campers will also learn the importance of eating healthy, design their own apron and create a cookbook of the fabulous creations they make. It’s time to discover the fun of cooking! $200. Instructor: Rachel Rich, BS, MEd, Old Trail School Early Childhood teacher.

Advanced TrailBlazers Day Camp (10-14) Do You Love Slime? (8-14) Famous Composers (6-10) Jr. TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-5 The Doc Is In (3-5) The Knight School (6-11) TrailBlazers Day Camp (6-9)

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Advanced TrailBlazers Day Camp (10-14) Coding & Robotics (8-10) Let's Get Wet (5-8) Jr. TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-5) TrailBlazers Day Camp (6-9)

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Week 8: July 25-29 Full Day Camps

Advanced TrailBlazers (ages 10-14)

En Plein Air (ages 10-14)

Campers will utilize the Cuyahoga Valley National Park as their source of inspiration and learn how to paint en plein air (French for "in the open air") like the great French Impressionists and American Landscape artists. Each day, students will assemble a mobile pack and hike to a serene destination. Lunch is included and will be spent as picnics in the National Park, followed by games, art history lesson activities, and perhaps even bird watching! Students will accomplish many sketches and watercolors and finish the week with a larger work. $370. Instructor: Lindsay Gryskewich, MFA in Painting and Drawing from Oregon College of Art and nationally shown painter, Old Trail School Early Childhood teacher.

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tenacity, self esteem, self-knowledge, and self regulation through exciting wilderness adventures within Cuyahoga Valley National Park! Campers will gain skills to regulate their emotions, reflect on their actions, advocate for themselves, and build friendships. Drs. Naidu and Karp will design activities within nature focused on helping campers feel empowered and confident! Campers should be prepared to hike, explore and see themselves reflected through nature! Our goal is to help campers gain skills to use in each area of their life while having fun and making new friends! This is a 4-day experience: July 25-July 28. Lunch included. $400. Kershini Naidu Ed.D., School Psychologist & Jeffrey A. Karp Psy.D., Psychologist.

Morning Camps

Advanced TrailBlazers (ages 10-14)

Hike the trails of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, swim in the pool and play games with your newly found friends. What could be a better way to spend your summer? Advanced TrailBlazers will be heading off campus to the many trailheads nearby and at the end of the week for a trip to the ice cream stand. Fun and games will be had throughout the week, making this camp a fan favorite. $175. Instructor: Gabby Yost, Old Trail School after-care supervisor.

Do You Love Slime? (ages 8-14) Junior TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 3-5)

Speech & Debate (ages 10-14)

This camp is designed to introduce middle school students to the world of speech and debate competition. We will work on a variety of public speaking and debate activities designed to help build skills and prepare for competition during the school year in any of the Ohio Speech and Debate Association middle school events. In a fun and supportive environment, students will enjoy implementing the new skills they learn through a variety of projects and activities throughout the week, including practice rounds of competition where they will receive feedback from judges. Lunch included. $410. Instructor: Jason Habig, Debate Hall of Fame Inductee, debate coach at Hathaway Brown.

TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 6-9)

Wilderness Therapeutic Empowerment (ages 8-11)

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Famous Composers (ages 6-10)

Get ready for a week filled with music, art and fun! This week will give campers the chance to learn about famous composers and their music. Campers will have the opportunity to hear iconic pieces of music, and then “paint what they hear”! We will also learn some basic principles of rhythm and theory, as well as play musical games! This is the perfect camp for any young musician! $195. Instructor: Abigail Siegfried, BA, Old Trail School Early Childhood teacher.

Junior TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 3-5)

The Doc Is In (ages 3-5)

Spend a week immersed in the wonderful world of Doc McStuffins! Each morning will be filled with activities inspired by the popular Disney Jr. show, including creating a “Big Book of BooBoos”, a custom doctor’s bag, band-aids, “The Doc is In” sign and more. We also invite campers to bring in toys and stuffed animals to our clinic for a check up! The Doc Is In! $190. Instructor: Colleen Meidenbauer, BA, Old Trail School Early Childhood teacher.

The Knight School (ages 6-11)

The Knight School Summer Chess Camp is the perfect way to keep the brain sharp during the summer while having a real blast! Chess camp is a super-fun, high-energy chess experience in which kids celebrate a new chess tactic each day with silly videos, music-driven puzzlers for pirzes, colorful silicone TactixBands to collect, daily tournaments, and much more! Laughter and compelling teaching approaches make this camp the summer’s highlight for thousands of kids each year. $200. Instructor: Ben Rowan, TheKnightSchool. com owner and instructor.

TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 6-9)

Hiking, swimming, games and activities will fill those long summer days with action and excitement. Campers will enjoy opportunities to connect with nature through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while making new friends and having fun. This camp will offer a safe and playful environment for campers to make summer memories that will last a lifetime. $175. Instructor: Ryan Smith, BS, Brunswick City Schools physical education teacher.

Afternoon Camps

Advanced TrailBlazers (ages 10-14)

Coding & Robotics (ages 8-10)

Do you want to learn how to code? Already started coding but ready for more? We will explore coding with Ozobot Robots. We will also

use the apps Codespark, Tynker and Swift Playgrounds to learn fundamental programming concepts with LEGO-like visual languages. Students will snap together blocks of code to solve puzzles and control their characters! These blockly languages teach the basics that lead to JavaScript, Python and Swift. This is a fun and easy way to practice the reading and logic skills that help us succeed! $185. Instructor: Shannon Edwards, BA, Grade 1 teacher at Revere Public Schools.

Junior TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 3-5)

Let's Get Wet (ages 5-8)

TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 6-9)

Hiking, swimming, games and activities will fill those long summer days with action and excitement. Campers will enjoy opportunities to connect with nature through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park while making new friends and having fun. This camp will offer a safe and playful environment for campers to make summer memories that will last a lifetime. $175. Instructor: Ryan Smith, BS, Brunswick City Schools physical education teacher. OTS Summer Programs 2022

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Advanced TrailBlazers Day Camp (10-14) Jr. TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-5) TrailBlazers Day Camp (6-9)

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Advanced TrailBlazers (ages 10-14)*

Hike the trails of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, swim in the pool, play games with your newly found friends. What could be a better way to spend your summer? Advanced TrailBlazers will be heading off campus to the many trailheads nearby and at the end of the week for a trip to the ice cream stand. Fun and games will be had throughout the week, making this camp a fan favorite. Lunch included. $360. Instructor: Gabby Yost, Old Trail School after-care supervisor.

Junior TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 3-5)*

TrailBlazers Day Camp (ages 6-9)*

* - Please be aware that transportation and before- and after-care are not available for this week for camp.

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2022 Summer Programs Overview Week 1: June 6-10

Week 4: June 27-July 1

Morning Camps (ages) • A Natural Connection (8-11) • Amazing Wonders in CVNP (7-14) • Art in the Great Outdoors (5-7) • Famous Composers (6-10) • TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-14) • What’s Cookin'? (5-8)

Morning Camps (ages) • Archeology (5-10) • Basketball: Skills and Drills (11-14) • Beach Party (5-8) • Creating AR/VR with CoSpaces (8-14) • Star Wars (6-10) • TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-14) • Trail Tales (4-8)

Full Day Camps (ages) • Abstract Playful Sculptures (6-10) • Forts and Tunnels (6-14) • TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-14)

Afternoon Camps (ages) • Amazing Wonders in CVNP (7-14) • Basketball for Beginners (8-10) • Build It Better (9-11) • Messy Monets (5-8) • TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-14)

Week 2: June 13-17

Full Day Camps (ages) • Artistic Explorations (6-10) • Forts and Tunnels (6-14) • TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-14) Morning Camps (ages) • Adventures in Science (6-10) • Amazing Wonders in CVNP (7-14) • Coed Field Hockey Skills & Drills (8-12) • Red Cross Swim Lessons (5-7) • TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-14) • UnbeLeafable STEM (3-5) • Wild About Wild Kratz (5-8) Afternoon Camps (ages) • Amazing Wonders in CVNP (7-14) • Creatures of the Night (5-8) • Mindfulness, Movement & More (8-12) • Through the Decades with Your American Girl Doll (6-9) • TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-14)

Week 3: June 20-24

Full Day Camps (ages) • Forts and Tunnels (6-14) • Harry Potter’s World (6-14) • TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-14) Morning Camps (ages) • Amazing Wonders in CVNP (7-14) • How It Works: Music Edition (11-14) • TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-14) • Trail Tales (4-8) • What's Cookin' Jr. (3-4) Afternoon Camps (ages) • Akron Zoo Does STEM (8-10) • Basketball for Beginners (8-10) • Messy Monets (5-9) • Slumber Party (5-8) • TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-14)

Full Day Camps (ages) • Mission Impossible (8-10) • TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-14)

Afternoon Camps (ages) • Animales de Latin America (5-8) • Astronomy & Space (6-14) • Bubbles, Slime and Goop (6-9) • Get in the Glow (8-10) • The Blues (10-14) • TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-14)

Week 5: July 5-8

Full Day Camps (ages) • Mission Impossible (8-10) • TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-14) • Wilderness Therapeutic Empowerment (12-14) Morning Camps (ages) • Brick by Brick (6-14) • Slumber Party (4-8) • TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-14) Afternoon Camps (ages) • Fun with Your American Girl Doll (5-10) • Keep S.A.F.E. Self Defense (6-10) • Stop Animation (6-14) • TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-14)

Week 6: July 11-15

Full Day Camps (ages) • Broadway Bound (6-10) • Journalism & Photography (11-14) • TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-14) • Wilderness Therapeutic Empowerment (8-11) Morning Camps (ages) • Creating AR/VR with CoSpaces (6-10) • Exploring Music (8-10) • Lifesize Board Games (5-8) • TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-14) • What's Cookin' Jr. (3-4) Afternoon Camps (ages) • Kung Fu: Staff & Sword (9-14) • Let's Get Wet (5-8) • Messy Monets (5-8) • TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-14)

Week 7: July 18-22

Full Day Camps (ages) • En Plein Air (10-14) • TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-14) Morning Camps (ages) • Bubbles, Slime and Goop (6-9) • Coding & Robotics (8-10) • Fiestas Navidenas (5-8) • Nailed It: Arts & Crafts (9-14) • The Magical World of Disney (3-8) • TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-14) Afternoon Camps (ages) • Do You Love Slime? (8-14) • Field Day (9-12) • Knights & Princesses (3-7) • TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-14) • What's Cookin'? (5-8)

Week 8: July 25-29

Full Day Camps (ages) • En Plein Air (10-14) • Speech & Debate (10-14) • TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-14) • Wilderness Therapeutic Empowerment (8-11) Morning Camps (ages) • Do You Love Slime? (8-14) • Famous Composers (6-10) • The Doc Is In (3-5) • The Knight School (6-11) • TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-14) Afternoon Camps (ages) • Coding & Robotics (8-10) • Let's Get Wet (5-8) • TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-14)

Week 9: August 1-5

Full Day Camps (ages) • TrailBlazers Day Camp (3-14)

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Cuyahoga Valley's Preschool to Grade 8 School OTS Summer Programs 2022

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