Summer Camp Guide

DAY CAMPS

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 & more!

Dates: May 31- August 19, 2022 • Hours: Times: 9am-4pm weekdays Extended Hours: 7:00-9:00 am "Wake-Up" Session $10 per week/ $5 per day (Includes AM Snack at 7:45am) 4:00-6:00 pm "Wind-Down" Session $10 per week/ $5 per day (Includes PM Snack at 5:00pm) • Ages: Grades K thru 7th grade (Child must be eligible for Kindergarten in Fall 2022) 7900 East Kemper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249, Contact: Julie Halusek, Email: info@ kidfirstsports.com, Phone: (513) 489-7575,

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Camp at the J

Presenting Camp at the J—voted Cincinnati’s Best Day Camp in the 2020 Best of Parenting poll! 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! Flexible weekly options are available.

Dates: June 13 - August 12 • Hours: 9:30am - 3:30pm *Extended Care Available • Grades: K - 10 8485 Ridge Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45236, Contact: Lauren Glynn, Phone: 513.722.7245, Email: daycamp@mayersonjcc.org,

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CCM Preparatory

CCM Preparatory at UC offers summer programming in music, dance and theatre and gives students the best of all worlds: high quality instruction in a first-class setting that is both challenging and fun. Whether it’s trying something new or further exploring an arts passion, CCM Prep has something for everyone!

Dates: June, July, and August 2022 • Ages: 5-18 years 3860 Corbett Center Cincinnati, OH 45221-0236, Phone: 513-556-2595, Email: ccmprep@uc.edu, https://ccm.uc.edu/

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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 begins Feb. 1 at 11 a.m. 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati OH 45202, Phone: (513) 721-2787, Email: CAMsummercamp@cincyart.org,

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Cincinnati Shakespeare 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 2022 • 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,

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Great Parks of Hamilton County Summer Day Camps

What better way to keep the kids outside and active this summer than at a park? Great Parks of Hamilton County provides a fun and safe environment where your young ones will get to explore streams, take hikes, ride horses, learn archery, go kayaking and much more, with experienced and trained staff. Children ages 2-20 can take part in summer camps focused on nature, adventure, farm life and horseback riding! Sign up before March 31 for early bird pricing! Go online for a full list of camps, including dates and fees. Dates: June-August 2022 Various Great Parks Locations, Phone: 513-521-7275, Email: information@ greatparks.org, greatparks.org/discovery/

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Cincinnati Youth Choir

All singers in grades 3-9 are invited to attend CYC's SING-A-BRATION Choral Camp this summer. Your child will experience fun interactive sessions with highly qualified instructors to develop skills in vocal artistry, choral movement, and musicianship.

Dates: July 25-30, 2022 • Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am-4:00pm, Saturday 12:00pm-4:00pm • Cost: $200 until May 1st / $225 After May 1st - includes camp t-shirt University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music 290 CCM Blvd., Room 3860 Cincinnati, OH 45221, Contact: Rachel Breeden, Phone: 513-556-0338, Email: rbreeden@cincinnatichoir.org,

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CincyNature Camps

CincyNature Camps offer week-long, nature day camps for children and teens ages 3 through 13. 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: Spring - March 28-April 1; Summer - June through August 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford, OH 45150, Contact: Kelly Steyer, Camp Director, Phone: (513) 831-1711, ext. 137, Email: ksteyer@ cincynature.org , cincynature.org

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

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 11-29, 2022 (see specific dates below) • 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/

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Heritage Village Museum

Heritage Village Museum Our 19th century village is the perfect location for history camp! Campers can travel into the past to experience life during early Cincinnati or dig up and examine artifacts through the lens of archaeology. Campers will learn about history through games, crafts, food, songs, and hands-on activities. Interpreters and museum docents in historical clothing will lead some of the activities.

Dates: Early Cincinnati Camp Jun. 6-10, Archaeology Camp Jun. 20-24, Immersive History Camp Jun. 27-Jul. 1 and Jul. 11-15 • Hours: 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. There is a come early/stay late option. Campers can be dropped off as early as 8:00 a.m. and picked up as late as 5:30 p.m. for an additional daily fee of $15 • Ages: Ages 6-12 for Early Cincinnati and Archaeology Camps, Ages 13-15 for Immersive History Camp 11500 Lebanon Road, Sharonville, OH 45241, Contact: Steve Preston, Phone: (513) 563-9484, heritagevillagecincinnati.org/

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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,

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My Nose Turns Red Theatre Camps

My Nose Turns Red offers your child the opportunity to run away and join the circus without leaving home! Learn how to juggle, walk on stilts, and learn the basics of creating a clown character. Camps are highly engaging, challenging youth to walk on the wire, balance on the rola bola, and build human pyramids, building physical literacy and hand-eye coordination. Students play circus games that build teamwork and cooperation, trust, and friendship. Boost your children’s self-confidence and creativity in a safe and non-competitive environment. My Nose Turns Red classes are led by highly experienced, professional circus coaches.

Dates: May 31-August 12, 2022 Contact: Steve Roenker, Phone: 859-581-7100, Email: rednose@fuse.net, mynoseturnsred.

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Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum: Summer Series for Kids

Our Summer Series for Kids are workshops for children ages 5 - 12 that promote exploration, creativity and engagement. With a wide variety of themes including conservation, artmaking, mindfulness and more, these workshops offer an opportunity to learn something new and explore the grounds of Pyramid Hill.

Dates: Every Wednesday in June & July • Hours: 12 - 1pm • Ages: 5 - 12 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton, OH 45013, Contact: Gabi Roach, Email: groach@ pyramidhill.org, Phone: (513) 386-8833,

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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 11-15, July 18-22, July 25-29, 2022 • Hours: 9:00am–4:00pm Daily • Ages/Grades: 8-12 1000 Carillon Boulevard, Dayton, OH 45409, Contact: Education Department: education1 @ daytonhistory.org OR Rachael Spears: rspears@ daytonhistory.org, Phone: 937-293-2841,

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Snapology of West Chester

Snapology’s vision is to create a fun environment for children to play and learn. Snapology introduces children to STEM through educational play. Our programs are focused on building confidence while developing problem solving and iterative learning skills. Snapology is committed to developing future scientists, mathematicians, engineers, inventors, robotics experts and more! Snapology Camps use LEGO Bricks, LEGO Robotics Kits, K'NEX & Technology to teach children STEAM Concepts in a fun, hands-on and interactive way. Additionally our programs promote Creativity and strive to build Social, Teamwork and Public Speaking skills.

Dates: 5/31 - 8/5, 2022 • Hours: 8:30 am to 5 pm (full day); 8:30 am to 12:30 pm or 12:30 pm to 5 pm (half day) • Ages: 4 to 14 (contact us for other ages) Various Locations, Contact: Any Snapologist, Email: westchestertwp@snapology.com, Phone: (513) 988-7363, bit.ly/snapcamps Whether your child is thinking about becoming an artist or just likes to have fun making art, our small classes and safe, hands-on activities with experienced teachers will make this a summer of fun. Plus campers will also get to explore a hybrid of experiences thanks to the great art the Cincinnati area has to offer including right here at the Taft.

Dates: Entering grades 1–3: May 30*–June 3, June 6–10; Entering grades 4–6: June 13–17, June 20–24; Entering grades 7–12: June 27–July 1 • Hours: 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday-Friday • Ages: Students entering grades 1–3, 4–6, 7–12 316 Pike Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202, Email: education@taftmuseum.org, taftmuseum.

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The Summit Country Day Summer Camp

The Summit Country Day School welcomes students from the tri-state area to enjoy summer in-person on our Hyde Park campus. With programs for children ages 3-grade 12, parents can take comfort knowing that your 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. Registration and online catalog will be available on Feb. 1, 2022.

Dates: May 31- August 5, 2022 2161 Grandin Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45230, Phone: (513) 871-4700, summitcds.org/

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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,

Dates: June 6th-August 5th • Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00am -12:00pm 4727 Red Bank Rd Cincinnati, OH 45227, Contact: Steve Sharp, Phone: 513-739-5528, Email: redbank@usaninja challenge.com,

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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: 5-15 • Cost: Varies by camp. Visit MyY.org/day-camp for prices. 12 locations in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, Phone: 513-362-YMCA,

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YMCA of Greater Dayton Day Camps

Join the YMCA of Greater Dayton from May-August 2022 (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: Weeks during May 31st–August 12th Available at all 10 of our Dayton area YMCA's, Contact: Valerie Holland, Email: ymcachildcare@daytonymca.org, Phone: (937) 223-5201, daytonymca.org/

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Week-long overnight camp and day camp. Helping people grow in spirit, mind, body, and friendship since 1928. YMCA Camp Ernst is the most popular summer camp in the Greater Cincinnati area. Steeped in tradition and built on the YMCA values of honesty, caring, responsibility and respect, Camp Ernst hosts campers who enjoy top-notch counselors and make friends, doing a wide variety of activities including our zipline, 100 ft waterslide, high ropes discovery course, archery, horseback riding, and much more!

Dates: Sunday-Saturday June 12 - August 13 • Ages: 5-15 • Cost: $675/week for overnight, $260/week for day camp 7615 Camp Ernst Rd. Burlington, KY 41005 , Phone: 859-586-6181, myYcamp.org

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 19 -August 13 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.

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