CREATIVE PLAYROOMS

Get Creative for Summer Camp. Summer’s 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 we 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.

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Fairmount Center for the Arts offers a variety of performing and visual arts camps and classes yearround 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 will begin on Monday, February 13. Call us 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 you. fineartsassociation.org

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FIT BY FIVE

Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties’ most popular summer camp returns with even more choices for summer fun. Sports and gymnastics, arts and crafts, academics, activity-based theme weeks and lots of outdoor fun on four private acres. Friendship Camp-ages 6 and 7, Step Up to Kindergarten-age 5, KinderCamp-age 5, Pre-K Camp-age 4, Preschool Camp-age 3, Mini Preschool Camp-young 3’s, Perky Kids Camp-age 2 Westlake, 440-835-8558, fitbyfive.com

Do you know a child living with a serious illness who would benefit from the transformative power of camp? Heal, grow, and thrive at Flying Horse Farms, a medical-specialty camp that prioritizes safety and delivers equitable camp programs including high ropes, archery, and swimming with 24/7 medical and psychosocial care, and a program team who is at the ready to deliver transformational camp experiences – at no cost to the camper family. Apply now at flyinghorsefarms.org.

Summer is just around the corner, and it’s time to start planning your girl’s next big adventure! The best part is, all girls are welcome - no Girl Scout experience necessary. Girl Scouts are a force of nature. They were meant for outdoor adventures. Your girl is ready to rediscover the world, to disconnect from technology and embrace the freedom of the woods, the sky, and water. For more information call customer care at 800-852-4474 or visit gsneo.org/ camplife.

Located in Shaker Heights, Hathaway Brown offers camps for boys and girls, toddlers through college. One of the many things that sets HB’s camp programming apart is the ability to truly create your son or daughter’s own summer adventures. Visit HB.edu/ Summer to register for academic, athletics, adventure, and specialty camps to have the best summer ever. hb.edu

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Hawken Summer Programs offer a variety of activities led by experienced professionals for boys and girls ages 4-18. Camps run between June and August, and offerings include day camps, passport camps, athletics camps, and summer studies. These opportunities enable children to develop existing passions and discover new ones; they also provide exposure to new people and new skills, which helps build self-esteem, independence, and confidence. For more information, email summerprograms@hawken.edu, call 440-423-2940, or visit summer.hawken.edu.

Holden Forests & Gardens will be offering immersive, nature-focused summer camps conveniently located at the Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden. Led by expert staff members, the programs are designed to spark creativity and build appreciation of the natural world around us. Come hike, learn, and be engaged with the wonders of Northeast Ohio. Sign up now at holdenfg.org.

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center’s summer camps offer preschoolers and students the opportunity to explore and connect with the outdoors, meet new friends, encounter local wildlife, and discover the wonders of the sky in Schuele Planetarium. Campers will engage in hands-on, nature-based activities that integrate science, math, literacy, and the arts as they discover the natural world at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. View offerings and register at lensc.org/summer-camps.

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Lakeshore Dance and Gymnastics offers recreational classes and competitive teams in dance and gymnastics. The newly renovated 27,000 square foot facility in Mayfield Village is equipped with two dance studios, a competitive gymnastics area, a preschool gymnastics area, boys gymnastics area, and a rhythmic gymnastics floor. Lakeshore offers dance and gymnastics classes for infants all the way through to adults. Lakeshore’s offerings may be broad but it’s a child focused business where everyone is family! lakeshoregym.com

Lorain County Metro Parks offers summer camps for kids in pre-kindergarten through 12th. Camps include a wide variety of activities to promote learning, recreation, and FUN outdoors. Camp registration opens on Feb. 17 (early bird registration for Lorain County residents opens on Feb. 10). Pricing ranges from free up to $200 per camper for more extensive camps. Camp activities include nature exploration, survival training, theatre, boating, and so much more. Grab your child’s spot today. Questions may be sent to pr@ loraincountymetroparks.com Calling 800-LCM-PARK or register at loraincountymetroparks.com/ summer-camps.

Master Marr’s summer day camp, for children in K-8, is a great way for beginners to kick start their Taekwon-do training, and for experienced martial artists to hone their skills. Six separate weeks of camp are offered in 2023. Activities take place inside and out, with campers physically and mentally active for much of the day. Each week ends with a demonstration for families. To learn more, call 216-921-KICK (5425) or visit marrtkd.com.

Swap screen time for nature as you learn and explore in an outdoor classroom. Your child will love their one-of-a-kind, week-long camp experiences taught by teachers and highly trained naturalists. Find an outdoor adventure to inspire an appreciation for their natural world, unlocking a summer full of learning, reflection, friends, and fun. Choose from nine unique camp themes. Register early, as camp sessions often sell out. Financial assistance available. 216-321-5935, shakerlakes.org/camp

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Summer camps open new worlds for your child as does a higher education. For over

33 years, Ohio’s 529 Plan has been helping families nationwide save tax-free for education, whether at a four-year or two-year college, a trade or technical school, or an apprenticeship. You can also use your Ohio 529 account to pay for K-12 tuition as well as repay student loan debt. Learn, plan, and start with Ohio’s 529 Plan today at collegeadvantage.com.

Join Prestige Lacrosse, players and coaches from the PLL, D1, & D3. They offer boys and girls lacrosse camps designed to help you achieve your goals, regardless of skill level. Their boys and girls camps will focus on fundamentals, skills, team concepts, small group training, position specific drills, speed and agility, and mindset. Central locations. Visit prestigelacrosse. com for more info and to register Goalie discounts.

If your child likes LEGO, you’ll LOVE this. Snapology Day Camps provide a perfect mix of learning and fun at our Beachwood Discovery Center. We incorporate STEAM concepts, social skills development, and play while creating, inventing, and building! Join us for a week or the entire summer. STEAM, Themed, and Robotics for ages 5-12 with extended care available. Visit cleveland.snapology.com for more information and/or to enroll. Call or text 216-990-8988 with any questions.

Keep your kids active at Super Ninja Zone Summer Camp. Kids will climb, swing, balance, run and jump their way through the summer on their Ninja Warrior obstacles with themed weeks like heroes, ninjas, and sports week. Their summer camp features guided games and challenges, field trips to local parks, arts and crafts, fitness classes, movies, snack times, and special events on Fridays. Half-day & full-day options. Single-day, 3-day, and full-week options! Ages 5-13. superninjazone.com

University School is the place to soak in the fun, make new friends, and create your summer of adventure. Boys and girls of all ages can try something new in week-long camps, like musical theater or mountain biking, or dive deeper into something they already love like soccer, basketball, or creating with LEGO. Their classic six-week boys day camp for grades K-7 now offers a two-week coed extension for grades K-3. Visit us.edu/summer to learn more.

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Experience the ultimate summer adventure at Walsh Jesuit High School. Their camps offer a variety of activities for students of all ages, including athletics, STEM, and the arts. Their experienced staff will provide a safe and fun learning environment. Don’t miss out on the chance to make new friends, learn new skills, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Sign up now at walshjesuit.org/summer-camps-2023.

There’s no place like the YMCA Summer Camp: a home away from home where kids laugh, learn, explore and grow, all while creating memories and friendships that last a lifetime. The YMCA knows that every kid is different. That’s why it offers camps for your child’s needs. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Learn about their sites and curriculum at clevelandymca.org.