Greater Cincinnati Summer Camps 2010
Including Mason, Ohio & Deerfield Township
Wow, is it really time to think about summer camps? It's still freezing outside.....brrrr. Note: We are currently updating our list for 2010 (green highlighted names are updated). Once dates are confirmed I will add to the the listing. If you would like to add a camp to the listing, please email kjgoecke@gmail.com.
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If you are a Deerfield Township resident, then check out the awesome camps they have for ages 6-12 years. The best part is that most camps are only $25/resident and $30/non-resident per session and they are all staffed by college age students or teachers. Click here for more information.
The City of Mason also has some great spring & summer camp opportunities. Log onto www.imaginemason.org. |
ART
Art & PE Summer Camp - June 10-11 & June 14-18 - Art teacher, Mrs. Hornung, and PE teacher, Mr. Johnston, will host a fun summer camp combining 1.5 hours of art and 1.5 hours of fitness fun in the gymnasium at MECC. The camps are not sponsored by the Mason City Schools. Cost for the two day camp is $50 and for the one week camp it's $125/person. Camps run from 9am-Noon or 1-4pm or you can sign your child up for both session times. Contact Mr. Johnston.
Cincinnati Art Museum - July 13-16 (Mixed up Media), July 20-23 (Scribbles & Doodles), July 27-30 (Art of America) - 1:30-3:30pm - Registration opens April 12 - Fees: $100/non-members, $50/members. Call (513) 721-ARTS to register.
Jump-N-Art - Pump-It-Up - Offering weekly camps filled with inflatable fun and art activities, 9:30am - 2:30pm (extra hours available) June14-18, June 21-24, July 12-16, July 19-23 & Aug. 2-6. For kids ages 5-12 years. Now only *$99! ($129 reg). When registering your child you must mention offer code "JNA510" This offer is good at the West Chester, OH only and expires 5/31/10. So register your child now before our slots are filled!
KidzArt - Summer Art Camps - www.kidzartcinci.com - Various locations - Drawing-based programs using different art mediums - acrylic paints,clay, pastels and more. Offering full and half day programs.
Mason-Deerfield Arts Alliance - www.masonarts.org - June 14 to Aug. 12. Lots of great summer camps available - explore different art mediums and have fun. All camps will be held at the Snyder house. Co-ed camps for ages 6 and up. Most camps are $120 and last 3 hours. Call (513) 309-8585 for more information. 5847 Irwin-Simpson Rd.
The Mad Potter - www.madpottercincinnati.com. 7754
Camargo Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45243. 513-561-1888. July 12 to 19 & Aug. 2 to 6 for ages 6-9 and July 19 to 25 & Aug. 9 to 13 for ages 10-13. M-F,
10am-12pm.
CHESS
Chess Camp - Co-ed camp for ages 5-16 with 1/2 day am or pm sessions or full day. Please call 888-652-4377 or visit chesscamp.com.
USA Chess National Summer Chess Camp Tour - www.chesscamp.com. June 14-18 - Summit Country Day School. Co-ed, ages 5-16, morning, afternoon and all day sessions. No prior chess playing experience needed. Call 888-65-CHESS.
Summit County Day Also offering:
COOKING
Cincinnati
Horticultural Society - Fresh Air School - Meade House, Symmes Township - Every
Thursday beginning June 24 through Aug. 19, kids ages 4-10 and accompanied by an adult can enjoy some great times with fresh food: "Grow It, Cook It, Eat It and Have Fun" is the theme and each week they will have new foods featured and there will also be crafts and activities. Classes are from 10am-Noon and cost $10/child ($9/child if you are Symmes Township resident). CHS has partnered with Whole Foods Market Mason to make this event possible. For more info: Email: fresh.air.school@gmail.com or Fax: 513-872-5193. Classes are limited to 20 so sign up soon. 11887 Lebanon Road, Symmes Township
Whole Foods Market Mason- Kid's Cooking Camp - July 6th – 9th and August 3rd – 6th - 10:30 – 12:30p.m. and they have just added afternoon sessions from 1:30-3:30pm. Only $30 for the 4 day series. This is the perfect camp for budding young chefs! Children ages 5-12 will have an opportunity to make their own dishes and eat their creations. Each class will focus on one of our exciting topics and students will receive a recipe to discuss including cooking techniques and ingredients. Next, they will compile a shopping list and shop the store for ingredients, then return to the Café where they will prepare the recipe.
If you register and pay your fee by June 20, your child will receive a free Whole Food's Market Young Chefs Apron.
- SERIES 1
- July 6th Breakfast Bonanza
- July 7th Think Outside the Lunch Box
- July 8th Snacks & Desserts w/ a Twist
- July 9th Dinner dilemma no more!
- SERIES 2
- August 3rd Crazy Casseroles
- August 4th Oodles of Noodles
- August 5th The Big Cheese
- August 6th Diner Delights
Sign up soon, camp is limited to 20 children, so it will fill up fast! Please register for classes by calling 513-459-6131. 5805 Deerfield Blvd. Mason, OH 45040 513-398-9358
- Whole Foods Market has also partnered with the Cincinnati Horticultural Society and their Fresh Air School - see more in Nature camps.
Young Chefs Academy - youngchefsacademy.com - June 9 through Aug. 19. Mini-camps offered with "Camp-Can-I-Cook". Camp themes vary week to week and range between $80/2 day/2 hour camp to $175/3day/3 hour camp. 6649 Western Row Rd. Mason, Ohio. If you register by April 15, you can get a discount on your registration fee. Call 770-4267 for more information.
CIRCUS
(didn't know we had so many circus choices - wow)
Circus Mojo - www.circusmojo.com - Offering one-week summer camps starting June 7 through Aug. 9 with a weekly Friday performance at 2pm. Full ($175) and half day ($100) programs available. Offered at the Tri-State Circus Center - 326 Elm St., Ludlow, KY 41016. Call 1-800-381-TADA for more information. Also offering summer camps through the City of Mason (info in Multi-Arts/Multi-faceted heading).
My Nose Turns Red Theatre Company - www.mynoseturnsred.org - Co-ed half day camps for ages 4-7 and full day camps for ages 7-16. Each camp has an end of the week performance. See their summer camp offerings for more details or call Steve Roenker (859) 581-7100 or email rednose@fuse.net. Baker Hunt Arts & Cultural Center, 620 Greenup, Covington, KY 41011.
The Amazing Portable Circus - June 14 to July 9 and July 12 to Aug. 8 www.amazingportablecircus.com - Your kids (3rd grade to 8th) can enjoy this fun summer camp at Sawyer Point. It's a co-ed camp and they offer (2) four week full day camps (9am-3-pm). Learn juggling, circus skills, aerial and stilt walking skills as well as enjoying group games, prop building and more. (513) 921-5454.
DANCE
Ballet Theatre Midwest - www.ballettheatremidwest.com. June 14- July 30. 3738 Eastern Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45226. 513-520-2334. Ages 4-8 have can do arts, crafts, music and dance. There are weekly themes with an end of week performance. Also offering more intensive ballet and jazz/musical theatre workshops for ages 8-25. Costs start at $185/week.
Cincinnati Ballet's Kids' Dance Camp - Downtown (June 14-25), Blue Ash (June 28-July 9) - www.cincinnatiballet.com. 513-562-1111. Co-ed camp for ages 4-8 with various themes. Bring your family and friends for a wonderful end of week performance. Cost: one-week $175, two-weeks $320, three-weeks $435 and four weeks $520.
- June 14-18 - Peter Pan
- June 21-25 - Sleeping Beauty
- June 28 - July 2 - Nutcracker
- June 5-9 - Cinderella
Tippi Toes - www.tippitoesdance.com. 513-578-1280 (Blue Ash, Mariemont, Cincinnati) & (513) 708-9162 (Deerfield, Mason, Cincinnati). Kids go to a 45 minute class once a week for 6 weeks then have an end of class performance. Summer dance camp and princess camp with dance, stories, crafts and visits from Cinderella, Snow White, Belle & Jasmine.
EDUCATIONAL
Enriching Kidz™ - www.enrichingkidz.com
- This is such a great site to visit. Here you can have your pre-teens
get the proper training they need to be great babysitters. Their
mission: "Better Baby Sitters™ purpose is to educate young pre-teens
about the skills necessary when baby-sitting and staying home alone.
Better Baby Sitters™ provides quality programming. The nurse or teacher
educator strives to teach interactively, allowing for students own
creativity and problem-solving skills to flourish. Better Baby Sitters™
aspires that each student will have fun while learning and will gain the
knowledge needed to be a responsible, educated and creative Better Baby
Sitters." They have some summer
workshops coming up this summer such as Life Skills Education/Enriching Kidz Home Alone, Baby Sitting and Money Management Camps. Classes will be held at Hope Church, Mason, Ohio. Double check their website for
more details or call 513-336-9993.
LEAP - Summer Enrichment Program - Get your kids ready to go back to school with some great reading programs and more. Details coming soon.
GYMNASTICS/TUMBLING
Midwest Cheer Elite & Tumbling Time - www.midwestcheerelite.com or mcepanthers@aol.com. 9677 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45069. 513-779-9111.
The Little Gym Summer Camps - . www.thelittlegym.com. 7318 Yankee Rd., Liberty Township, Ohio 45044. Physical fitness with arts, crafts and fun. Ages 3-8, M-F, 3 hours.
Top Flight Gymnastics - www.topflightgymnastics.com or tfgym@fuse.net. 721 Crestview Hills, KY 41017. 859-344-1010. For preschoolers and up - camps have games, obstacle courses, tumbling, bars, beams, trampolines, arts & crafts. Call for dates and pricing.
HORSE CAMPS
Falcon Horse Lover Camp - www.FalconCamp.com - June 20-Aug. 14 - One week sleep-away camps for ages 11-15 years. 4251 Delta Rd. SW Carrolton, Ohio 44615. (800-837-CAMP). $950/week.
Horsemanship Camp - Ages 6 and up. Canterbury Hill. 3383 Hathaway Road., Union, KY 41091. www.canterburyhill.org. 859-817-9702. Learn about horseback riding and how to care for the horses. Campers will be taught safety, grooming, nutrition and have two lessons per day.
LANGUAGE
Cincinnati Spanish Academy - www.cincinnatispanishacademy.com or estela@cincinnatispanishacademy.com. 1018 Delta Ave, #203, Cincinnati, Ohio 45208. 513-348-1012. Ages 3 and up. Have fun learning Spanish while doing crafts, songs and games.
MULTI-ARTS & MULTI-FACETED
Bananas Play & Urban Splat - www.bananasplay.com - Bananas Play is known for their fun inflatable play but they are also offering some great summer camps this summer with a variety of different themes: art, dance, cheer, sports and laser-tag paintball camps. Costs range from $110-$165 for the four day/week camps with most camps lasting 4 hours. Call (513) 777-9200 for more information.
Camp Arrowhead - Lakota YMCA - June 7 - Aug. 20 - Sign up for one week or more of day camp, 9am-4pm. Camp for kids entering 1st grade through 10th. 6703 Yankee RD Liberty Twp, Ohio 45044 513-779-3917
Camp at the J - www.jointhej.org. June 14 to Aug. 20 - 8485 Ridge Rd., Amberly Village, Ohio 45236 (513-722-7226). Ages 18 mos-grade 8. Multi-faceted camp programs including arts and crafts, horseback riding, cheerleading, sports, hiking, nature, drama, dance, field trips, music, archery, swimming and more. Full & half day camps in 6 week, 3 week and 1 week sessions.
Camp Joy - www.joec.org.
10117 Old 3-C Hwy, Clarksville, OH, 45113. 800-300-7094. Day Camp offered to local area youth as well as youth with special needs. Joy provides a unique camp experience where campers will sing songs, hike through the woods, experience high ropes courses, make creative crafts, learn about the natural world, swim, canoe, fish and build life-long friendships all in an inclusive camp setting, that is designed to help every camper find success.
Register on-line at https://registration.campbrain.com/Portal/Login.aspx?H=CampJoy&G=462.
Camp Wildbrook - MasonMetu viewer Laura P. highly recommends Camp Wildbrook. She states, "virtually the entire camp is outdoors. Wildbrook offers a ton of great activities each week including the Red-Cross Swimming Program, archery, riflery, kickball, t-ball/softball, soccer, drama, and nature. Each week the campers get to choose some of their favorite activities for their twice a day "club" periods, including Fun & Games (including Dr. Dodgeball, Duck Duck Goose/Water, and Capture the Flag), Basketball, Tin Can Cooking, Lanyard, Bugs & Nature, Floor Hockey, Clout Archery, and Swimming." It's an all day camp co-ed cam for ages 6-12 that runs for 6 weeks over the summer from 9:30am-3:20pm. "Active outdoor oriented program: offers creative arts, nature & athletic activities to develop individual self-esteem & socialization, cooperative, & physical." from The Camp Resource for families. 9664 Daly Rd, Cincinnati OH 45231. For more information call (513) 931-2196 or email campwildbrook@cinci.rr.com
Cincinnati Country Day School - June 15-Aug. 7 - 6905 Given Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45243. 513-979-0365. Co-ed day camp for ages 18 months and up. Focus on athletics, fine arts and academics.
CompassQuest 2010: - June 7 to Aug. 20. www.thecompassschool.com. 9370 Waterstone Blvd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45249. 513-683-8833. Ages 6-12 years do arts and crafts, food projects, field trips, games and activities relating to weekly "summer vacations" such as "Road Trip", "Play Ball", "Food for Thought", "Dog Days of Summer" and more. $195/week.
Deerfield Township Summer Camps - Check out the awesome camps they have for ages 6-12 years. The best part is that most camps are only $25/resident and $30/non-resident per session and they are all staffed by college age students or teachers. Click here for more information.
Endeavor Learning Center - June 7 to Aug. 20. www.endeavorlc.net . 5188 Cox Smith Rd., Mason, OH 45040. 513-754-8284. Ages 6-10 Themes: Exploration, Nature, Scientific Experiments, Arts and Crafts, Songs, Sports, Gardening, Field Trips, Special Guests, and More $185/week
Kiddie Academy - Camp Adventures - www.kiddieacademy.com/mason. 6202 Snider Rd., Mason, Ohio 45040. 513-234-0699. Camps builds on what your child has learned during the school year - enjoy many outdoor adventures, themed activities and special guests. Email for more info: kiddieacademy.mason.yahoo.com.
Kids First Sports Center - www.kidsfirstsports.com. June 7-Aug. 20 - 7900 E. Kemper Rd. Cincinnati, Ohio 45249. 513-489-7575. Weekly camps for grades K-7. Arts & crafts, basketball, swimming, field trips, soccer, swimming and more. $230 for week (lunch included). Can also do a daily rate of $53/day.
Mercy HealthPlex Kids Camps 2010 - June-Aug. Various locations. www.mercyhealthplex.com. 513-942-PLEX. Co-ed camps for ages 3-14. Full-day and half-day camps offered with indoor and outdoor activities planned - gym, swimming, gymnastics, tennis, science, art and more.
Montessori Academy of Cincinnati - www.montacademy.org - Here's a camp that is geared for preschoolers, ages 3-6 years. They have weekly themed camps from 9:30am-1:30pm beginning June 14 - Aug. 13. Call (513) 398-7773. 8293 Duke Blvd. Mason. $125/week. Extended care hours are also available.
MAD Camp - Christ's Church at Mason - June 21-25 - Music, Art & Drama Camp for kids in grades 1-6 (entering in the Fall). Only $10 for this fabulous fun camp. 9am-Noon. Call (513) 229-3200 for more info.
The Center for the Arts - www.thecenter4thearts.org. 322 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, Ohio 45215. 513-948-1900. Full and 1/2 day programs available focusing on music, drama, musical theater, dance and art. Ages 4-18.
The City of Mason also has some great spring & summer camp opportunities. Log onto www.imaginemason.org for more information.
The Summit Country Day Camp - June 7 to Aug. 20 - www.summitcds.org. 2161 Grandin Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45208. 513-871-4700, ext. 850. Ages 3 to grade 3. Themed weeks of camp include - Down on the Farm, Cooking with Kids, Space Exploration, A Bird of a Different Feather. Full and half day camps. Contact Kathy Scott or email summerprograms@summitcds.org.
MUSIC
Baldwin Music Education Center - http://baldwinmusiceducenter.com/. 3799 Hyde Park Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45209. 513-351-1109. Group music and piano instruction. Co-ed for ages 6 mos and up.
CCM Preparatory Department - CCM Village - University of Cincinnati - Ages 4 and up can enjoy a variety of musical and theatre arts programs. (513) 556-2595.
Boot Camp Jamz - www.bootcampjamz.com. Various locations. 888-491-8900. Join local artists for a rock music camp. Co-ed for ages 9-17.
Pied Piper - Academy of the Arts - www.piedpiperarts.com - Various musical classes. June 21-Aug 2 - (513) 754-8866. 106 N. East St., Mason, Ohio.
The Music Factory - July 5 to July 29 - www.themusicfactoryonline.com. 8005 Pfeiffer Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45242. 513-545-7125. Four-wee summer camp for ages 9 mos to 5 years (not in Kindergarten). Infants $70, ages 2 -5 $100.
MUSEUM/HISTORY/SCIENCE
Camp Invention - Invent Now Kids - June 21-25 - Camp is takes place at Little Miami High School for kids in grades 1 through 6 (open to all not just students in the Little Miami school district). This is a day camp that has the students rotating through 5 sessions to spark their imagination, creativity and problem solving skills. Cost is $210 but if you register prior to March 31 or with a friend, take $25 off. Call Debra Davidson at 513-899-3499 for more information.
Cincinnati Museum Center - www.cincymuseum.org - Camps are M-F from 9am-3pm. Call (513) 287-7000.
- Space Camp - June 14-18
- Aviation, Trains & Transportation - June 21-25
- Harry Potter Week - June 28-July 2
- Harry Potter Week II - July 5-9
- History's Mysteries Explored! - July 12-16
- Dinosaur Camp - July 19-23
Drake Planetarium - www.drakeplanetarium.org - 2020 Sherman Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45212. 513-396-3378. Morning and afternoon sessions or kids can attend all day.
- LEGO Engineering Camp
- Crazy Action Contraption (grades 3-5)
- Robotics I, II, III (grades 4 and up)
- Young Builders (grades K-2)
- Advanced Young Builders (grades 3 and older)
- Rockets & Other Flying Machines
- Space Camp
- Robot World
- Total Science Fun
- Anything That Moves
Heritage Village Museum - June 21-25 and July 19-23 - www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org - Co-ed day camp. Kids (ages 6-12) can learn about how kids in pioneer days lived. $145/members and $165/non-members. Located in Sharon Woods. 11450 Lebanon Rd. Call (513) 56+3-9484 for more information.
iSPACE - ispacescience.org - Various locations offering fun filled science learning adventures - build a robot, learn about space, make a rocket, and more. Great for K thru 12th grade. (513) 612-5769.
Mad Science - Various locations. www.madscience.org/cincinnati. 513-793-6784. Interactive, hands-on science programs. Ages 5-12 can enjoy full and half day camps. Program costs vary $10-$15/hour.
NATURE/FARMS/FISHING
Bass Pro Shops - FREE summer camps - June 5 - July 11 - kids can enjoy fishing, making smores, archery, crafts, casting pond and more. Visit website for more details and full schedule of events. Tuesday & Thursday and Saturday & Sundays. Read more on Shannan B's post on Family Friendly Cincinnati.
Children's Meeting House Montessori - www.childrensmeetinghousemontessori.com. 927 O'Bannonville Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45140. Co-ed day camp for ages 3-12 in Loveland. 350 wooded acres are waiting to be explored.
Cincinnati Nature Center - www.cincynature.org - June through August - 4949 Tealtown Rd., Milford, Ohio 45150 and 6926 Gaynor Rd., Goshen, Ohio 45122. Kids (3-16 years) can enjoy many camp options (hiking, art, creeking, photography, exploring and more). Contact Amy Johnson to register (513) 831-1711 or ajohnson@cincynature.org.
Cincinnati Parks' Summer Nature Camps - Various locations. www.cincinnatiparks.com. 513-321-6208. Ages 5-12 years with camp topics such as Nature Detectives, Young Naturalist Camps, Urban Safari Camp, Astronomy Camp, Nature Camps. For preschoolers there are Discovery Mornings in the Parks.
Gorman Heritage Farm - www.gormanfarm.org - June 7-Aug. 13 - 9:30am-2:30pm - Co-ed day camp (4-15 years) for the animal lovers. Do animal chores, grooming, cooking activities, arts and crafts, hinking, science activities and more. Special needs campers also welcome. Camps cost $160-$215/week. Contact camp director, Mike Roman for more info (513) 563-6663.
Hamilton County Park District - Camps are for ages 4 - 17 years. Registration begins Feb. 9 and camps range from $60-$260. There are many exciting camps being offered at various parks this summer. They can take a farm adventure at Parky’s Farm in Winton Woods by making new barnyard friends and planting crops, or they can spend the day at Sharon Woods going ‘creeking’ to discover pond life. There will also be
hiking at Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve in search of wildlife and their habitats and a camp at Miami Whitewater Forest to see unique places inside the wetlands, woods, fields and prairies. They can even head to Winton Woods and go fishing, boating, hiking and biking, as well as climb a climbing wall, do low ropes and go canoeing at Adventure Outpost! Lake Isabella is also a great park where kids can cast a line and learn about fishing biology and conservation. For a full list of summer camps, including dates, age ranges, costs and online registration, please call (513) 521-PARK (7275) or visit greatparks.org.
- All About Animals (4-5 years)
- Farm Explorers (4-5 years)
- Barnyard Friends (6-7 years)
- Water World (6-9 years)
- Animal Explorer Camp (6-9 years)
- Habitat Explorer (6-9 years)
- You're All Wet (7-14 years)
- Nature's Oddballs (7-14 years)
- Equestrian Camps (7-17 years)
- Great Outdoors (7-17 years)
- Creakin & Muddin (10-13 years)
- Ultimate Challenge (10-14 years)
- Hooked on Fishing (9-14 years)
- Canoe & Kayak Camp (11-15 years)
- Archery Camp (12-17 years)
Imago for the Earth Summer Camps - www.imagoearth.org - Offering camps for ages 3-5 and 6-10 years with a variety of camp themes. Weekly camps begin June 14 through July 30. Camps for 3-5 years are from 9am-11:30am and cost $45/members and $50/non-members. Camps for 6-10 years are from 9am-2:30pm and are $75/members and $85/non-members. They also have some special camps for kids (7-14 years). Register online or call (513) 921-5124 or email camps@imagoearth.org.
SLEEP AWAY
Camp Joy - June-August. www.joec.org. 10117 Old 3-C Hwy, Clarksville, OH, 45113. 800-300-7094. Residential Summer Camps offered to campers from low socio-economic backgrounds, foster campers and campers with medical conditions. Campers will build lasting relationships, explore the outdoors and participate in many different activities, including; high ropes course, mountain biking, dance, music, photography, archery, canoe trips and much more. Call for more information or to register.
YMCA Camp Campbell Gard - June 13 to Aug. 13 - www.ccgymca.org. 4803 Augspurger Rd., Hamilton, Ohio 45011. 513-867-0600. Co-ed day camp and sleep-away for ages 5-17. Campers enjoy banana boating, the zipline, horseback riding, mountain biking, archery and more. $175 to $600.
YMCA Camp Carson - www.campcarson.org. 2034 E. Lake Rd., Princeton, IN 47670. 812-385-3597. ACA accredited, co-ed Christian emphasis camp for ages 7-16. Campers enjoy horseback riding, canoeing, sailing, swimming, kayaking, archery, marksmanship, climbing, pottery, archery and much more.
YMCA Camp Ernst - June 13 to Aug. 21 - One-week sessions. www.myYcamp.org. 7615 Camp Ernst Rd., Burlington, KY 41005. 859-586-6181. Co-ed for ages 6-15. Campers enjoy zipline, banana boat, 100 ft. waterslide, giant swing, horseback riding, the BLOB and more. Cost is $520 for YMCA members and $570 for non-members.
YMCA Camp Kern - June-August. www.campkern.org. 5291 Ohio 350, Oregonia, Ohio. 513-932-7956. Summer camps offered and campers participate in activities including canoeing, digital photography, archery, tango tower, BBs, drama, nature, radio, arts and crafts, sports, swimming, disc golf, rock climbing, and many more. A new Ozone Zipline Adventure ride will open this May. There will be nine ziplines, 10,000 feet in length with heights up to 170 feet. Call to register for the rides in advance.
YMCA Camp Piomingo - www.camppiomingo.com. 1950 Otter Creek Park Rd., Bradenburg, KY 40108. (800) 411-5822. Co-ed sleep away for ages 6-16. Campers enjoy themed dinners, horseback riding, caving, kayaking, fishing, mountain biking, rope course, zip line and more. Financial aid available. Costs range $203 to $1270.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Camp Ability - Cincinnati Center for Autism - www.cincinnaticenterforautism.com. 100 Office Park Dr., Suite H, Fairfield, Ohio 45104. 513-874-6789. Day camp offered for kids with ASD (typical peers and siblings also welcomed). Ages 2-12.
Camp Allyn - Mid June-Mid Aug. www.steppingstonescenter.org. 1414 Lake Allyn Rd., Batavia, Ohio 45103. 513-831-4660. A stepping stones center for children and adults with disabilities. They have summer day and residential camps offering fishing, nature, crafts, theme events, songs and games. Nurses on site. Day camps for ages 6-22 and residential camps for ages 6 and older.
Camp Joy - June-August. www.joec.org. 10117 Old 3-C Hwy, Clarksville, OH, 45113. 800-300-7094. Inclusive Special Needs Day Camp offered to youth with special needs and typical area youth. Joy provides a unique camp experience where campers will sing songs, hike through the woods, experience high ropes courses, make creative crafts, learn about the natural world, swim, canoe, fish and build life-long friendships all in an inclusive camp setting, that is designed to help every camper find success. Please call or email Jess Burke for more information jess.burke@joec.org.
Stepping Stones Center for Children and Adults with Disabilities - Mid June to Mid Aug. www.steppingstonescenter.org. 5650 Given Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45243. 513-831-4660. Residential (ages 5 and up) and summer day camps (ages 6-22). Nurses on site. Offering lots of fun camp activities such as boating, swimming, fishing, crafts, theme events, songs and games. Volunteers welcome. Costs $45/day.
Challenger Sports British Soccer Camps - July 26-July 30 - More info can be found on Deerfield Township's website or click here for registration. Camps for ages 4-18 years. Costs vary - $70-92. Register by June 11 online and you'll get a free soccer jersey.
Cougar Softball Skills Camp- - June 21 &22 - Presented by Mount Notre Dame Softball head coach and Director of Softball Operations at Sports of All Sorts, Jackie Cornelius-Bedel, and her staff. The camp will focus on all areas of Fastpitch. Offensive skills to be covered include hitting, bunting, slapping, base running. Defensive areas will focus on both infield and outfield skills. Special drills
for pitchers and catchers will also be available. Koenig Park in Reading. Cost includes a camp t-shirt ($69).
- Session One is for those girls entering grades 3-6 in the fall. Time is 9 am - 11:30
- Session Two is for those girls entering grades 7-12 in the fall. Time is 1 pm - 3:30
For more registration information see www.mndsoftball.com or phone 513-703-6109
Cincinnati Baseball School - www.cincybaseballschool.com. Camp for baseball and fast pitch softball. For boys and girls ages 4-18 years. Held at the Pisgah Youth Organization fields on Reading Rd.
Greg Richards Boys Basketball Camp - June 14-18 (grades 3-6) & June 21-25 (grades 7-9). The Greg Richards Camp will instruct players about the fundamentals, habits, and attitude required to succeed in both life and basketball. Participants will be involved in daily basketball fundamentals instruction as well as various competitions. Open the attached registration form for more information. $85/player or $160/two-family members.
Lacrosse Camp - June 9-11 - Hosted by Mason Boys Lacrosse Booster Club - Camps for grades 3 to 6 will be 4:30-6pm and grades 7-9 will be 6:15-8pm. $45/player. Call (513) 398-6990 or email lrobling@cinci.rr.com.
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THEATRE
Clifton Performance Theatre - Theatre Camp - Clifton Cultural Arts Center - www.cliftonperfromancetheatre.com. 3711 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45220. 513-861-7569. A week long camp that incorporate everything you need to put on a live theatre performance - no experience needed and no auditions. Perform a a classic Broadway play at the end of the week. Email for info: office@cliftonperformancetheatre.com.
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park - www.cincyplay.com. P.O. Box 6537, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206. 513-345-2242. Co-ed day camp for grades 1 through high school. All camp sessions end with a performance in the Playhouse theatre. We did a Creative Dramatics camp last summer and oldest loved it. Creative Dramatics camp is $100 per session and the other camps are $275/week. Email summercamp@cincyplay.com.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS
(Below are local VBS's that had programs in 2009, when the 2010 dates are available, I will post. If you know of an additional VBS, please email kjgoecke@gmail.com and I will add)
- Christ's Church at Mason - - www.ccmason.org.
- Music Art & Drama Camp - June 21-25 (registration
begins April 1)
- VBS - July 19-23, 9am-Noon for kids entering KG through 6th grade (online registration begins May 2)
- St. Margaret of York - Baobab Blast - July 19-23, 9am-Noon for ages 3.5 to 10. Registration open until May 31.
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Sycamore Presbyterian Preschool - Hero Headquarters - June 21-25, 9:30am-Noon (non-member registration is April 26).
- Tylersville Road Christian Church - July 19-23 - Studio Go Game Show. 6:30-8:15pm for pre-K through 6th grade.
- King of Kings Lutheran Church - June 21-25 (registration now open)
- St. Susanna - www.stsusanna.org. - June 21-25 (for ages four through 6th grade).
EnterTRAINment Junction - wwww.entertrainmentjunction.com - June 14 through Aug. 20. Offering weekly summer day camps for either full day (ages 7-12, 9am-3pm) or half day (ages 5-7, 9am-Noon). Please call 513-898-8000 for more information.
ZOO
Cincinnati Zoo - www.cincinnatizoo.org. May 31-Aug. 20. 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio. 513-559-7767. Ages 4-14, full and half-day camps. Lots of great themes - Animal Rescue, Catch Me If You Can, Zooper Heroes, Working with Wildlife, ZSI (Zoo Scene Investigators and Bringing Up Baby. Full day members/$200, non-members/$215. Half day members $90 and non-members $105.
