Summer learning is a key element in the development of a child, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun as well. If you’re in need of a summer camp program for your child, below is a list of summer camp programs in Hamilton County that will keep your child’s mind sharp, as well as keep them entertained.
YMCA of Greater Cincinnati Summer Camps
ABOUT : Campers are able to explore creativity, teamwork and leadership in a wide range of physically active programs that influence lifelong healthy living. Campers build an interest in community with experiences in local and global cultures, where campers gain an appreciation for others different from themselves.
AGES: 5-12
TIMES: 9 AM - 4 PM
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CRC Summer Day Camp
ABOUT : Cincinnati Recreation Commission’s CAMP CRC Summer Day Camps are offered at many CRC recreation centers throughout the city. Campers enjoy fun weekly themes in a safe, friendly environment all summer long. Themed activities include STEM activities, arts and crafts, outdoor play and sports, and so much more!
AGES: Varies by location
TIMES: Varies by location.
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Cincinnati Zoo Summer Camps
ABOUT : Explore the Zoo, experience nature, and discover the excitement and wonder of animals! Hikes in the Zoo, visits from Animal Friends, crafts, train rides, animal shows, and so much more make Summer Camp a jam packed week to remember! (Please register children according to the grade they will enter in the fall).
AGES: 4 year olds - 8th Grade
TIMES: Full Day 9:00am-4:00pm
Half Day 9:30am-12:00pm or 1:00-3:30pm
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Clifton Cultural Arts Center @ Short Vine - Summer Camps
ABOUT : Clifton Cultural Arts Center presents a brand-new slate of exciting summer camps. You’ll have the opportunity to sign up for your choice of Visual Arts Camps or Music Camps
AGES: Varies by program
TIMES: 9:00am - 3:00pm (After Care available)
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Drake Planetarium Summer Camps
ABOUT : Programs combine science, technology, engineering, and math in ways that encourage kids to actively discover and examine concepts for themselves. Drake Planetarium inspires a lifelong passion for learning and teach kids creative problem-solving skills, teamwork, persistence, and follow-through in a fun learning environment.
AGES: Kindergarten - 8th Grade
TIMES: AM Camp: 9:00am - 12:00pm
PM Camp: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
ALL DAY Camp: 9:00am - 4:00pm (Lunch from 12:00pm - 1:00pm)
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Cincinnati Reds Baseball and Softball Camps
ABOUT : Kids will come to camp that have never played ball before and kids will come to camp that may someday play at Great American Ball Park. Camps are a mix of one part competition, two parts fun, one part friend building and five parts instruction. A camp concoction that is magical with positive reinforcement and encouragement.
AGES: 6-14
TIMES: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm
*Locations vary*
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Summer Camp WAVE at Newport Aquarium
ABOUT : Get ready to dive into the deep and make some waves with Camp WAVE! This is a day camp experience for students who have completed grades K-8 held at Newport Aquarium in Newport, KY from 8am-4pm (new times for 2021). There is an optional after-care available from 4-5pm. Camp WAVE is the only camp around where campers have the chance to meet sharks, penguins, and stingrays up close while exploring aquatic wonders. From cruising alongside Antarctic penguins to celebrating innovations in science and engineering, there’s something for everyone this summer at Camp WAVE!
AGES: Kindergarten - 8th Grade
TIMES: 8:00am - 4:00pm (After Care available from 4-5pm)
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Kids First Sports Center Camp-A-Palooza
ABOUT : 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! Imagine a summer camp taking place in the country’s largest children’s activity center with exceptional instruction in the most popular children’s recreational pursuits.
AGES: Kindergarten - 7th Grade
TIMES: Weekdays 9:00am - 4:00pm (Before & After Care available)
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Cincinnati Ballet Summer Dance Programs
ABOUT : At Cincinnati Ballet, we know summer changes everything. With school out of session, summer offers the time and freedom to fuel your passion and take your dancing to the next level. Through four unique summer programs, Cincinnati Ballet’s Otto M. Budig Academy is here to partner with you in getting to that next place.
KIDS DANCE CAMP: Kids Dance Camp is a creative exploration of dance, music and art through beloved stories. Each week-long experience explores an overall theme through ballet classes and activities led by professional faculty.
Students ages 5-8. Placement based on age. Former dance experience not required.
YOUTH SUMMER INTENSIVE (June 28 - July 23): Cincinnati Ballet’s Youth Summer Intensive provides young, aspiring dancers with an entrée into intensive summer training in a fun and nurturing environment. With three divisions, students study at a pace designed for their unique needs.
Acceptance is by audition only for students ages 9 and up.
SUMMER INTENSIVE (June 21 - July 30): Cincinnati Ballet’s Summer Intensive partners with professionally aspiring students through an immersive dance experience designed to cultivate individual potential. For six weeks, students step into a professional company environment where they benefit from full days of dance, the support of world-class faculty and a community of like-minded peers. Three-week sessions are also available.
Acceptance is by audition only for students ages 12 and up.
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Wyoming Fine Arts Center Summer Camps
ABOUT : The Wyoming Fine Arts Center is offering both in person camps and online camps for you to pick your comfort level. Onsite camps have a strict policy for participation due to the conditions of the COVID-19 Pandemic. They have made adjustments to summer camps for the safety of your children and our staff.
AGES: Varies
TIMES: Varies
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Classroom Antics Summer Camps
ABOUT : As a leading provider of Summer Camps in Cincinnati, we know how important it is to make sure camp is enjoyable and conveniently located. That is why offer multiple weeks of exciting STEM-focused day camps throughout multiple locations in the Cincinnati area. These summer camps are weeklong camps for kids and teens ages 7-13.
AGES: 7-13
TIMES: Varies
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