We know that summer camps are an important part of many moms lists of things to figure out this time of year. While summer makes many think of the pool, parks, and carefree sun filled days, we KNOW as moms that it can also be a frustrating time where you are struggling to piece childcare together week by week and month by month. We hope that this guide provides the insight that you need to plan a fun and stress free summer. We want to extend an extra special thank you to our camp sponsors highlighted here. A complete list of Cincinnati area camps can also be found below.
Art Workshop @ Funke Fired Arts
Camp Dates: June 8 – August 14
Locations: 3130 Wasson Rd. Hyde Park, OH 45209
Website: http://theartworkshopinc.net/
14 different art camps to choose from for ages 6 and up (2 of them for 4 year olds). Topics include Pottery Wheel, Creative Clay, Princesses and Super Heroes, Love to Paint, Drawing Anything and Advanced Drawing, Pop Art, Comic Book, Color Explosion, Handmade Creations, Make your own Pet, and Trash to Treasure. Half and full day camps with before and after care available. Multi-camp discounts for families. Professional instructors teach skills, art vocabulary and art history while having FUN. Register and pay online for your convenience.
Cincinnati Ballet’s Otto M. Budig Academy Kids Dance Camp
Dates: June 8-12, July 20-24, July 27-31; M-F 9:30a-12:30p
Location: Cincinnati Ballet Center
Camp Website: http://www.cballet.org/academy/summer/kdc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cincinnati-Ballet-Otto-M-Budig-Academy/77272356866?ref=hl
This summer, Kids Dance Camp takes you to Neverland, Wonderland and the magical world of Oz with week-long adventures that will have your feet flying, your heart soaring and your imagination running wild. Each day, we’ll be dancing our way through these storybook classics while introducing students to the steps they’ll need to make the journey. Through age-appropriate ballet classes and activities, students are immersed in a dance-themed adventure they won’t soon forget. Led by professional faculty and tour guides, students build creativity, coordination, flexibility and strength as well as artistic expression as they work toward a culminating performance featuring their destination of choice. For children 4-8 years of age.
513.562.1111
Cincinnati Boychoir’s SongFest Summer Music Camp for Boys
Dates: June 29 – July 3; 9am-5pm
Location: Xavier University Gallagher Theatre; 3800 Victory Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45207
Camp Website: http://cincinnatiboychoir.org/programs/songfest
General Website: http://cincinnatiboychoir.org
Facebook: http://facebook.com/cincyboychoir
Gray Studios
Dates: Camp dates available in June and July
Location: 430 Reading Rd. Cincinnati, Ohio
Website: http://graystudiosla.com
SUMMER CAMPS ARE BACK! Make a short film and receive IMDB credit! Gray Studios offers one of the most all-encompassing youth camps for actors anywhere! Come join us for a full week of intense & FUN work & join us as we take a short film from concept, to writing, starring and filming it!
Kids First Sports Center
Dates: June 1 – August 21
Location: 7900 E Kemper Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45249
Website: http://www.kidsfirstsports.com/camps-events/camp-a-palooza-camps
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KidsFirstCampAPalooza
Campers at Kids First get two and a half acres of fun all under ONE ROOF! A backyard with mini-golf, a climbing wall and playground as well as 108,000 square feet of everything kids love: gymnastics, karate, dance, cheer, swimming, you name it! Summer camps are geared towards campers from K-7th grades. We also feature an outstanding Leaders in Training program for 13-15 year olds covering topics like leadership, conflict resolution, communication and groups dynamics. LIT’s complete a service project and gain valuable experience working with Kids First campers. All Kids First campers can look forward to weekly field trips, themed fun and more!
Kid Nimble
Website: https://kidnimble.com/search/all/in/united_states/cincinnati/ohio
Part directory, part social network, KidNimble.com is the cyber equivalent of the kinds of conversations that take place at school pickup (where are you sending Matt for soccer?)… with a world wide reach. Search KidNimble for camps and classes right around the corner, within 5/10/15/20/50 miles – or even in Spain, New Zealand, Canada, Costa Rica or Thailand. Login to get the full – FREE – benefits of membership, including special deals from relevant programs, insights from other parents in your neighborhood, and more.
Christ Church Cathedral Choir Camp
Dates: June 22 – June 26
Location: Christ Church Cathedral 318 East Fourth St. Cincinnati, OH 45202
Camp Registration: http://www.christchurchcincinnati.org/camps
Website: http://www.christchurchcincinnati.org/
Children ages 6-12 are invited to register for a one-week choice camp right in the heart of downtown Cincinnati! This program will introduce children to music by singing, playing instruments, and attending field trips to local music partner offerings. Led by professional musicians, this camp is a great introduction to the arts, with no previous experience necessary!
Countryside YMCA
Dates: Camp Runs from May 26 through August 14, M-F 9am-4pm
Location: 1699 Deerfield Road Lebanon, OH 45036
Countryside YMCA is offering a wide variety of Specialty Day Camps all summer long including, NERF, LEGO, Gymnastics, Aquatics, Climbing, Dodgeball, Archery and more! Pre and Post Camp care are available.
513.932.1424 ext 149
Camp Rockmont for Boys
Dates: June 7- August 8 (1,2,3 and 4 week sessions)
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina
Camp Rockmont is a Christian summer camp for boys, ages 6-16, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Rockmont’s mission of developing boys into healthy young men is accomplished through age-appropriate skills, activities, and challenges that help campers to know themselves better and discover God’s love for them.
CCM @ University of Cincinnati
Dates: Various (See website for details.)
Location: CCM and Satellite Locations
Website: http://ccm.uc.edu/prep/summer-2015.html
Explore, experience, discover. Whether it’s in the world-class setting at CCM or convenient locations throughout the area, CCM Preparatory offers arts opportunities for all age and skill levels including performances of Getting to Know… The Sound of Music ! Please call for a brochure or visit our website for complete information.
Contact Information:
CCM Preparatory Department
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0236
513-556-2595
[email protected]
Classroom Antics Tech Camp
Dates: June 8 – August 7 (Weekly Themed Sessions)
Location: Weekly sessions vary by location, see site for details
Website: http://www.classroomantics.com/cincinnati-ohio/
Cincinnati Ohio will host nine weeks of technology summer day camps for kids 7-13 years old. Camps will be taught by Classroom Antics across several Cincinnati suburbs during the 2015 summer camp season.The following summer camps are available throughout the Cincinnati metro area:
- Junior Video Game Design (ages 7-9)
- Junior LEGO Robotics (ages 7-9)
- Video Game Design (ages 10-13)
- LEGO Robotics (ages 10-13)
- Computer Programming (ages 9-13)
- Stop Motion Animation (ages 9-13)
Gorman Heritage Farm
Dates: June 1 – August 14
Location: Gorman Heritage Farm 10052 Reading Rd. Evendale, OH
Website: http://gormanfarm.org/products/camp/
Be a farm kid! Camp activities include: interacting with barnyard animals, exploring the woods, garden fun, games, hiking, crafts, music and more. Special themed camps for wilderness, art, cooking, science, and veterinary. Please see our website for more info: Gormanfarm.org/camp. You will never want to leave!
Cincinnati Circus Camp
Dates: June 8-12; June 15-19; August 3-7
Location: Cincinnati Circus Company 6433 Wiehe Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45237
Website: http://www.cincinnaticircus.com/
Still looking for more options to explore for the summer?
See our complete camp list below… from A – Z.
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati/ArtReach Performance Venue at the Taft Theatre
Cincinnati Parks Summer Nature Day Camps
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Cincinnati Recreation Commission
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Drake Planetarium & Science Center
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Cincinnati and Columbus (Special Needs)
Flying Horse Farms (Special Needs)
Great Parks of Hamilton County Summer Day Camps
Mary Helen Fashion Sewing Camp
My Nose Turns Red Circus Camps
