CAMP and SUMMER PROGRAMS Guide

At Bellwether Farm, campers can experience farm-to-table food, goat snuggles, foraging, swimming, reading, singing, cooking, hiking, crafting, and much more on the beautiful 137-acre property. Specialty camps include all traditional camp activities in addition to a focus on specific topics. Mini camp is offered to rising second and third graders Sunday - Tuesday as a sample of a weeklong camp. Bellwether Farm works to inspire future generations to become passionate leaders for a sustainable future. bellwetherfarm.com

Do your kids excel at exploration, or thrill at discovery?

If so, a weeklong, summer STEM adventure might be just what they need. New camp themes offer exciting challenges for kids in grades K-6, with options from nature, fossils, ocean life, engineering, Minecraft, LEGOs, space, chemistry, and everything in between. Register by March 31 and receive $20 off. Sessions begin June 5. For more information, call 216-621-2400 or visit greatscience.com

Camp Fitch’s century-old classic sleep-away summer camp provides kids ages 6-17 with a holistically safe, values-driven community where they discover friendship and achievement. Kids feel like they belong among the camp’s carefully vetted, committed and caring staff, who create transformative experiences on the shore of Lake Erie. Partnering with the Erie Health Department and healthcare professionals, they have designed a safe camping environment to make kids better, forever. North Springfield, Pa., 814-922-3219, campfitchymca.org

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Spark your child’s curiosity and creativity with the all-new Camp Invention program, Wonder! Coming to your town, campers in grades K-6 will collaborate with friends to take on fun, hands-on STEM challenges. From building a mini skate park to launching a pop-up shop to transforming a robot into a stuffie, each experience adds up to an imagination-stretching, confidence-boosting summer. Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot. Use promo code LOCAL15 by 5/17 to save $15 off the registration fee.

June 5-Aug 11. Different weekly experiences allow campers to discover new hobbies and explore favorite interests. Specialty camp offerings include a variety of sports, creative arts, and STEM. All are welcome at the JCC, regardless of religious preference or economic status. Whether you choose a specialty or traditional camp, all campers attend from 8-3:30 p.m. daily (aftercare available). Daily activities include swimming, art, and games. Available for grades 1-8. Register at shawjcc.org/camp-j.

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Set sail for a fantastic adventure with Challenge Island. Challenge Island is a one-of-a-kind S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, art and math) program full of hands-on fun. Children embark on a unique “island” adventure where they complete STEM/ STEAM challenges using only the materials in their treasure chest and their own creativity to build structures, create games and more. The wide variety of pop-culture camp themes include wizardry, slime, arcade games, space and travel. Learn more at challenge-island.com/neo

Learn what you love. If your child likes LEGO, Minecraft, or coding, they are going to love becoming a creator in a Classroom Antics summer camp. Classroom Antics is an educational enrichment provider offering fun, educational STEAM programs for kids ages 6-14. Weeklong summer camps are offered in a variety of STEAM activities, including video game design, robotics, animation, video production, and coding. Attend half-day or full-day in Beachwood, Berea, Brecksville, Brunswick, Fairlawn, Hudson, Solon, or Westlake. classroomantics.com

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Cleveland Fencing Academy is a 5800 sq ft state-of-the-art fencing and social facility for kids/ adults. Recreational and competitive programs, summer and winter camps. Table tennis, basketball, chess, games, movie nights and more. Get plugged into the oldest modern Olympic sport, realize your Star Wars Jedi dreams, and become competitive on a regional, national and international level! Unique opportunity in the Cleveland area. clevelandfencingacademy.com

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Summer Nature Camps connect children with the natural world. From hikes in the woods, kayaking, crafts and games, a variety of Summer Nature Camps offer compelling outdoor adventures.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Summer Day Camps connect campers with wildlife and inspire the next generation of conservationists. Campers can spend their summer days at the zoo, participating in special activities like giraffe feeding, carousel rides, educational games and crafts. Cleveland Metroparks Golf Junior Day Camps offer activities and instruction for junior golfers of several ages and skill levels. Learn more at clevelandmetroparks.com/camps

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Odyssey Program at Cleveland State University’s School of Film & Media Arts offers 4 different residential or day camps for teens (aged 13-18) interested in filmmaking. With access to the film school’s professional sound stages and production equipment, Odyssey participants learn screenwriting, acting, directing, cinematography, editing, and complete their own individual film projects, including a College Admissions Interview video. For more information or to register, please email odyssey@csuohio.edu or visit csufilmodyssey.com

Eight weeks of day camp full of adventure and education in Oberlin. Earth camp is for ages 6-15 and features a unique environmental theme for kids to explore, learn and grow. Adventure camp takes kids ages 12-15 on epic adventures such as zip-lining, tree climbing and more. Financial aid and bus transportation available from several Lorain County locations available. Call 440-965-5551 and register today commongroundcenter.org/summer-camps

Cornerstone of Hope offers two camps for grieving children and teens, where they will participate in age-appropriate grief activities led by professionals, play fun, high-energy games and experience challenging activities in a safe environment. Campers are encouraged to explore their grief, learn essential coping skills, and make friends with peers who are also grieving. Camp Cornerstone (ages 6-12): July 11-15. Camp Erin (ages 8-17): Aug. 5-7. cornerstoneofhope.org/cleveland

Get Creative for summer camp. Summer is coming, which means longer days, fun in the sun and great friends. Join the “Voyagers” at Creative Playrooms Montessori and Child Care Centers for the best summer ever — full of adventure, imagination and engagement to keep campers ages 5-12 busy and active. Themed activities and programs. Explorations around famous people, places and things. They believe in encouraging children to explore more deeply through doing, asking questions, and having a great time. Join them this summer as they heat up the fun factor. Save your space today. Call 440-349-9111 or creativeplayrooms.com

Whether your child is a young performer or a budding engineer, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) Summer Camps will help them realize their full potential. Choose from more than 30 camps for ages 4-18, featuring: Nuts and Bolts Academy: providing an opportunity to design and create objects using state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment. Creative Arts Academy: offering dance, vocal arts mastery, orchestra and JazzFest Academy. Virtual and in-person camps available. Visit tri-c.edu/ summercamps for descriptions and registration.

Earthology is offering 11 weekly summer camp sessions starting June 5. Join their immersive nature experience and watch your child’s confidence and kindness grow. Your children will learn about native species while intentionally exploring the outdoors. Animal visitors, swimming, and environmentally conscious crafts are all part of the experience. They allow a maximum of 30 explorers per session. Let your children experience summer the way it’s meant to be — outdoors. Register now at earthologykids.org

The TEGA summer camp program will be an activity-based camp all about keeping athletes ages 6+ engaged both physically and mentally the entire summer. With their fully equipped gym, the camp is bound to be non-stop fun. Each week will focus on different ways to stay active and have fun, but they are still a gymnastics gym, so there will be time to balance, flip, hang, and obtain new skills. Spots are limited, enroll today. elitegym.com/events/summer-camp/

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Fairmount Center for the Arts offers a variety of performing and visual arts camps and classes year-round for toddlers through seniors. Campers ages 3 and older can explore dance, music, theatre, and visual arts offerings. Mix and match half-day camps to build a full-day camp experience for ages 6 and up. Registration for all summer camps, workshops, and classes has begun. Call at 440-338-3171 or fairmountcenter.org

Recognized throughout the Midwest as Ohio’s premier summer camp since 1959. Falcon offers a beautiful lakefront setting; talented, experienced staff; and a wide variety of activities. Campers choose their own schedules within the general framework. Most of all, it’s great fun. Special introductory camp for ages 6-10. ACA accredited. At Falcon, good things happen by design. 800-837-CAMP, falconcamp.com

Enjoy summer arts day camps at The Fine Arts Association. They offer a challenging summer dance intensive led by guest artists, engaging camps for preschool and elementary ages, theatre arts camps which build toward a concluding performance, stylish visual arts camps, and much more in addition to their traditional summer classes and lessons. Summer camps at Fine Arts are where discovery and creativity happen and lifetime memories are made. Release the artist within your child. fineartsassociation.org

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