Choosing a Summer Camp

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SUMMER CAMP LISTINGS 2023

Families bring their kids to experience all of the art forms. Year-round each child can immerse themselves in an art form that excites them, while growing new skills, and making new friends.

With a talented staff of award-winning instructors, they produce theater and arts education.  Visit www.beckcenter.com for all their offerings.

In addition, Beck Center has free art exhibitions in the main building and Music & Creative Arts Therapies building and their professional theater productions offer high quality shows with tickets starting at just $10, and student, and senior discounts are also available at www.beckcenter.org/professional-theater.

Each day of the week revolves around a specific medium. Your child will create one to three pieces of artwork each day using but not limited to the following mediums; clay, pottery, glass fusing, and mosaics pieces.  When they are not creating, they are playing games, journaling, and having lots of fun!  Space is limited. Sign up now!

A life-changing Fitch experience is among the most important a child can have to develop independence and self-confidence. Through partnering with the Erie Health Department and healthcare professionals, they have designed a safe environment to make kids better, forever.

Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot!  Use promo code SUM25 by 3/30/23 to save $25.

Chagrin Valley Farms
9250 Washington Street, Chagrin Falls
(440) 543-7233
www.chagrinvalleyfarms.com

Does your child love horses? Have they experienced the joy of riding or spent a day playing horse games, making crafts, and grooming ponies as they learn how to care for these amazing animals? 

Chagrin Valley Farms happily shares these experiences with children ages 6 and up during their camps that run weekly June 5 through August 18.  Staffed by experienced instructors, their summer riding camp develops young riders with English riding and horsemanship instruction. 

Campers may see a farrier shoe a horse or watch a veterinary visit.  In addition to riding, campers will groom and care for the horses. 

They offer half-day and full-day sessions, designed with fun and safety in mind.  Chagrin Valley Farms is northeast Ohio’s premier, full-service equestrian center, offering camp and lesson programs year round, in addition to horse shows for all levels.  

Visit them online, email [email protected], or like them on Facebook.

You will love watching your child’s eyes sparkle as their confidence grows and their dreams become a reality with the friends they make in magical camps and classes.  Classes for ages 3 and up develop confidence, camaraderie, community, poise, and technique.  Teachers are patient and experienced in encouraging dancers to do their personal best. 

Sessions run June 12 through August 12.  Choose one to eight weeks. 

• Twirling Tots Camps are a magical journey using your child’s imagination to create a dance, and a craft to go with the theme. Ages 3–8 return every year for a Winter’s Ball, Peter & the Wolf, Adventure of Mother Goose and more! 
• Camps for ages 8 and up including pre-professional, work on mastering technique with friends in ballet and pointe, jazz, modern, conditioning, choreography and classical variations, dance history and more. 
• Boys only camp
• Adult and children individual class options available. 

Space is limited so visit their website or call for more information.

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 through 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 by calling (440) 349-9111 or visiting www.creativeplayrooms.com.

Does your child love horses and ponies?  Double Deuce Farm has the camp for you!  Sign up for one of their camps and your child will have fun while learning all about horses.  

Boys and girls, ages 6 and up are encouraged to register.  Camp dates are June 12–16, July 17–21, July 31–August 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  All levels of riders are welcome from the very beginner to experienced riders. 

Camp includes two mounted riding lessons each day, along with ground lessons, crafts, and a visit from an equine professional.  They conclude the week with a pizza party for the kids and a camp T-shirt is provided.  

Visit their website for details about mini camps and info about weekly riding lessons or email [email protected].

En Pointe Danse
516 East Washington Street, Chagrin Falls
(440) 247-5747
www.enpointedanse.com

En Pointe Danse is offering summer classes and dance camps from June 12–July 29. Classes will be offered in ballet, tap, jazz, creative movement, and modern dance for ages 3 through adult. 

Dance Camps: For ages 3–7 includes creative dance and pre ballet vocabulary, with a focus on balance, coordination, and musicality.  Dancers will present an informal showing at the end of each session. 

Summer Intensive: This program is designed for the dancer ages 12 and older who would like the opportunity to continue to develop their dance education and training over the summer.  Classes include ballet technique, conditioning, and pointe variations.  

Classes for ages 8–10: For the dancer looking to maintain their dance technique during the summer.  Classes include ballet, modern/jazz, strengthening and flexibility.  Classes meet three times a week for two weeks. 

Weekly classes for adults in ballet and tap will also be offered. For more information visit their website, call (440) 247-5747 or email [email protected].

Fairmount Center for the Arts
8400 Fairmount Road, Novelty
(440) 338-3171
www.fairmountcenter.org

Fairmount Center for the Arts offers a variety of performing and visual arts camps and classes year-round for toddlers through seniors.  Taught by artists and art educators, campers ages 6–13 can enjoy dance, music, theatre, or visual arts camps in June and July. Mix and match to build a full-day camp experience!

Preschoolers (ages 3–5) can enjoy week-long morning multi-arts camps the weeks of June 5, June 19, July 10, and July 24. Older students can level up their dance or musical theatre skills in multi-day intensive workshops the week of July 17, culminating in a special performance at the Fairmount Fun Fest on Saturday, July 22. 

Looking for a fun summer class? Check out their dance, fitness, music, theatre, and visual arts offerings for youth and adults.

Registration for all summer camps and classes is now open! Visit fairmountcenter.org or call 440-338-3171 to book today.

Falcon Camp
Carrollton, OH
(800) 837-CAMP 
www.falconcamp.com

Recognized throughout the Midwest as Ohio’s premier summer camp since 1959.  Falcon Camp has been chosen as a “Top Ten Camp in USA” and selected as the “Coolest Camp in Ohio.”  Falcon offers a beautiful lakefront setting, talented staff and wide variety of activities.  Boys and girls ages 6–16 choose their own schedule within a general framework and daily activities are separate with planned coed events. 

Horseback riding, sailing, swimming, riflery, crafts, tennis, drama, archery and much more. 

Falcon has a strong reputation for making sure a camper’s first overnight experience is very positive.  The noncompetitive environment is inviting to new campers while their awards system challenges more experienced campers.  The 1:4 staff/camper ratio allows individual instruction and attention.  Most of all it’s great fun! 

Falcon has a special intro program for campers ages 6–10. ACA accredited, many references available.  Falcon is an outstanding opportunity for fun and learning. 

FAA serves Lake County and drives arts programming to all in the surrounding northeast Ohio area.  Whether you are pursuing the arts recreationally or professionally, FAA is the place to create and discover beauty.

Attention young people craving outdoor adventure: Geauga Park District is gearing up to host its 11th annual summer day camps, and they want you to explore with them!

Opportunities for fun are available for youth entering grade 3 and 4 the weeks of July 10 and August 7; for youth entering grades 5 through 7 the weeks of June 5, 12 and 26 and July 17, 24 and 31; and for teens entering grades 8 through 10 the weeks of June 19 and July 10, plus “X-TREME” adventures for these ages on July 26 (kayak) and August 2 (evening).

Some camps enjoy one park all week long, while others explore a new park each day, with activities including biking, fishing, kayaking, archery and stream exploration, depending on your choice!

Registration opens March 20 at 10 a.m. for Geauga residents, March 27 for others, at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org or (440) 286-9516. 

Details at bit.ly/gpdcamps.

The official camp of summer fun!  With offerings that include outdoor adventure, drone, sports camps and the arts, Camp Gilmour has something for everyone! Camps offered June 5–August 4.

Day Camp (nine weeks available) is for children ages 5–12. Full- and half-days offered (can combine with other half-day specialty camps). Daily theme-based math and reading enrichment provided at no cost.

Basketball, cross country, football, hockey, lacrosse, soccer and tennis camps, hosted by coaches from Gilmour’s state-ranked programs, provide campers the opportunity to hone skills.

Specialty camps available for a range of ages in everything from coding to theater to sewing to forensics.

Note: Preschool Camp (ages 3–5) is sold out.

Before- and after-care options from 7:15 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Register at www.gilmour.org/summercamp.  Questions?  Contact (440) 473-8000 ext. 2267 or email [email protected].

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 and disconnect from technology and embrace the freedom of the woods, the sky, and water.

If she loves to explore, Passport to Fun may be her perfect resident camp, but if she loves science, maybe Top Chef is the perfect one-day program for the girl who’s a master chef in the making!  Under the Sea may be the week-long day camp for the marine-biologist-in-training in your life. Whichever camp themes she chooses, fun is sure to follow!

Camp offerings include a variety of exciting activities led by experienced professionals for boys and girls ages 4–14.  While your child is enrolled, you’ll be rest assured knowing he or she is in a safe, nurturing environment.  Camp offerings include Hawklings, Boys or Girls Day Camps, Boys Sports Camp and Girls Lifetime Adventure Camp.

Passport Camps offer week-long, full and half-day opportunities to learn, create, and explore. 

Hawken Athletics Camps offer skill-driven instruction and provide young athletes the opportunity to hone their skills, improve team play, and learn from the best. 

Hawken Summer Studies Program, open to public and private school students, is a six-week program of credit and enrichment for students entering grades 6–12. 

Camps run at varying intervals between June and August. For more information, contact summer[email protected], (440) 423-2940, or visit summer.hawken.edu.

Jump Start Gymnastics offers eight weeks of summer camps for boys and girls ages 4–14  from June 12 through August 11, 2023. 

Jump Start Summer Camp is a great way to explore and experience gymnastics for both brand new gymnasts to experienced gymnasts wanting to grow their skill base.  JSG believes gymnastics benefits everyone, setting a foundation for physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle, and teaches coordination and movements that apply to every sport.  In addition to traditional gymnastic instruction, games, and open gym, weekly themes round out each camper’s experience for a full summer of fun.

JSG offers enrollment for selected days or the entire week.

Half-day (9 a.m.–noon) camps are $45 per day or $200 per week.  Full-day (9 a.m.–3 p.m.) camps are $65 per day or $300 per week. After-care (3–5 p.m.) is $10 per day.  See their website for early registration discounts through March 15, 2023.

The Little Gym offers a summer full of fun and excitement with a variety of themes including Dinosaur Adventures, A Royal Renaissance and Pajama Party.  Their specially developed curriculum combines physical fitness, imagination and creativity giving your child the opportunity to learn and grow all while having serious fun! 

Half-day and full-day camps are available for kids ages 3 to 9 years old.  They offer flexibility to match your schedule that is difficult to find anywhere else. Choose the days and weeks that fit your needs.  Camps run Monday through Friday. Sign your children up for one day, multiple days, several weeks or the whole summer!

Call (216) 752-9049 or email [email protected] for more information.

The Mike Moran Basketball Camps are the oldest running basketball camps in northern Ohio, with over 40 years of operation.  It has always been able to boast about having the most experienced staff of coaches.  All the instructors are successful college and high school head coaches.

Because it is always well attended, participants will be working with other players of their same age group and ability level.  The Moran Camp has always stressed the teaching and drilling of fundamentals.  It is truly a camp designed for young players who want to improve their skills and be able to play competitive basketball.  The camp runs all day, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m.–3:15 pm.  Over the years it has been acclaimed by many newspapers and organizations as the top basketball camp in the area!   

The Mike Moran Camps are very popular, and fill up quickly.  Take advantage of the early registration discount.  Visit their new website, morancamps.com, for easy registration.  Call for a free brochure!

For over 25 years, Painesville Recreation Summer Camp has offered unique and exciting camp activities that allow campers to have fun, learn and grow in beautiful Lake County.

Each week, campers take adventures to local parks, pools and attractions.  On Fridays, campers have the opportunity to attend field trips to exciting destinations like the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Pioneer Waterland and more!  Kids ages 6–12 can enjoy activities including games, swimming, nature exploration, playground time, crafts and more! 

Summer Camp runs May 30 through August 4.  Sibling discount available. 

Visit www.painesville.com/summercamp for complete camp details or call the Painesville Recreation office at (440) 392-5912 to register.

Youth of all ages have tons of fun discovering hidden talents in many different fine arts day camps.  

Youth Art Camp (June 12–16 and June 20–23) is for anyone who likes to be creative and maybe make a mess. In these one-week camps, campers, ages 7–16, get elbow deep in paint, pastels and other mediums as they create original two- and three-dimensional works of art.  

Pop Star Camp (June 12–16), a one-week day camp, gets youth ages five through 10 up and moving as they learn to sing and dance like their favorite pop star. 

Campers delve into all areas of the theater arts including drama, music, dance, costumes, make-up, and stage craft in both the Junior Theater Camp for ages four through eight and Explorer’s Theater Camp for ages eight through 15.  Theater camps run June 26–30.

A six-week dance session (June 22–July 31) offers classes in jazz, tap, ballet, creative movement, leaps and turns and special dance workshops.

Private music lessons are available for brass, guitar, voice, woodwinds, piano and stringed instruments.

Get the Edge is the St. Edward High School summer enrichment program for boys entering the 7th and 8th grades.  The three-week camp offers the best of academics and recreation and is designed to help young men considering St. Edward High School expand their intellectual curiosity in an engaging, team-oriented environment.