Fun is what camp is all about! At SNC we use Adventure, Learning and Kindness all in a Natural setting to promote each campers's personal development. Our nurturing atmosphere gives campers confidence to make friends easily and to try new activities. Our Gaol is allows each camper to truly be themselves, maybe thats why 92% of our campers return each summer.

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North Springfield, PA
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Camp Fitch's century-old, classic sleep-away summer camp on Lake Erie provides boys and girls aged 6–16 with a holistically safe, values-driven community where they discover friendship, achievement, and belonging on 425 acres along Lake Erie.

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Serving children with diabetes for nearly 100 years. All diabetes supplies and equipment included. Financial Aid available. Experienced physicians oversee the care of each camper. A registered dietitian plans & supervises well-balanced meals. 72 wooded acres includes pool & Founders Lake.

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Camp Memory
Dublin, OH

Grief camp for children ages 6-13, who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

Cedarbrook Camp of Ohio at Stony Glen
Madison, OH

Cedarbrook Camp™ of Ohio at Stony Glen is an interdenominational Christian camp located thirty-five miles east of Cleveland, just south of Madison, Ohio.

Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park Summer Camp
Peninsula, OH

The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers unique mix of overnight and day camps that focus on hands-on encounters with the arts and natural sciences.

Camp Culture
Cleveland, OH

Camp Culture is a Faith-Based Camp that Exposes youth to Drama, Visual Art, Music, Dance and Creative Writing. Youth Ages 6-14 will experience each arts discipline and exhibit their own talents within the surrounding communities.In addition, older youth participate in service learning projects in various community settings. The 2014 season will run from June 9 - July 11. For more info contact 216-721-5934 or 216.624.9160

Dragon Chess Center Cincinnati Summer Chess Camps
Mason, OH
STEM / Entrepreneurship Club - Acton Academy Columbus
Dublin, OH

A full-day / half-day camp where children explore areas of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) along with Entrepreneurship.

YMCA Camp Kern
Oregonia, OH

Camp Kern is located on 485 beautiful acres along the Little Miami River in Southwestern Ohio. We are a year-round camping facility offering programs in leadership adventure, outdoor education, summer camp, ranch, and conferences.

Camp Burton
Burton, OH

Camp Burton is a fun place to grow.

Liberty Horse Farm
Columbus, OH

Liberty Farm Day Camp provides a rewarding experience for all campers, offering a safe environment to enjoy horses.

SMILE Summer Camp
Northfield, OH

Specializing in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Aspergers Syndrome, PDD-NOS with a focus on speech, language, social skills, & emotional regulation in the community with speech-language pathologist, Holly Reimann, MA, CCC-SLP and a camp assistant.

Camp Kroc
Dayton, OH

Camp Kroc is the day camp for The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Center in Dayton, OH. There are 7 one-week sessions. Payment plans and partial, income-based cholarships (for those who qualify) are available

Country Life Kids Camp
Medina, OH

We are much more than just an athletic performance day camp that integrates and instills positive character traits with Christian values. Country Life Kids Camp is a unique day camp which offers sport instruction, athletic performance training, team building challenges, hands-on science activities, a Young Naturalist Program, academic enrichment and good old fashion summer camp fun rolled into one!

Circle B Stables
Spencer, OH

day and overnight camps, group retreats, learning about all aspects of horsemanship, camping, cookouts, fishing, crafts, hiking, swimming

Kubicki Equestrian Center
Maineville, OH

From June through August, Kubicki Equestrian Center offers weekly day camps. $275.00 per week and campers get 2 riding sessions per day, craft time and learn basic horse care. They also receive a camp T-Shirt, Certificate of Completion, Picture with their favorite horse and parents are invited to see the "End of Camp Week Horse Show" put on by the kids. Camp is daily 9:00am-3:00pm.

Youth Aviator Camp at Zone Aviation in Ohio
Cleveland , OH

Campers learn firsthand about the dynamics of airplanes and flight. Fly an aircraft and full cockpit simulator. However, flight time is only a fraction of the Youth Aviator Camp experience and is not required to have a great learning adventure.

Marmon Valley Ministries
Zanesfield, OH

A Christian Camp focusing on horseback riding and outdoor fun! Daily Devotions and frequent challenges to grow in your walk with Christ. Christian Camp and Conference Association Member and American Camping Association accredited.

Red Oak Camp
Kirtland, OH

Red Oak, a not-for-profit private camp, is proud of its mission to develop children’s inner strengths through outdoor adventure. Red Oak offers day and overnight camp options for boys and girls, and shorter sessions for many programs.





General Notes About Camps in the State of Ohio

Ohio’s summer climate is ideal for a wide range of outdoor activities. The warm, sunny days provide the perfect conditions for hiking, swimming, and team sports, while the cooler evenings are great for campfires and group bonding activities. The state’s weather ensures that both adventure and educational camps can flourish, allowing campers to experience the outdoors comfortably during the day and relax under the stars in the evening.

Ohio’s geography offers a wide variety of environments that make it an excellent destination for summer camps. In cities like Columbus and Cleveland, day camps flourish, offering programs in arts, sports, and education, all within reach of museums, local parks, and cultural centers. The urban landscape makes it easy for campers to enjoy enriching experiences with access to both outdoor and cultural activities. Beyond the cities, Ohio’s natural beauty takes center stage. The Appalachian foothills, with their scenic views and winding trails, provide the perfect backdrop for hiking, camping, and adventure camps. Lake Erie, with its tranquil shores and diverse ecosystems, offers ideal opportunities for water sports like kayaking, canoeing, and sailing, as well as environmental education focused on the lake’s unique habitats. Ohio also features the picturesque Amish Country, with its rolling hills, woodlands, and charming farmlands, providing an idyllic setting for nature camps and rustic outdoor adventures. The state’s combination of forests, lakes, rivers, and mountains allows campers to engage with a variety of landscapes, ensuring that there is something for everyone, whether they’re looking for adventure or a quiet retreat in nature.

The varied ecosystems throughout Ohio offer abundant opportunities for environmental education and ecological exploration. Campers can learn about wildlife conservation, sustainable practices, and the importance of preserving natural resources by engaging with Ohio’s unique landscapes. Whether exploring the woodlands in the southern part of the state, learning about water ecosystems around Lake Erie, or participating in hands-on conservation efforts in the Appalachian region, Ohio provides a wide array of environments where campers can connect with nature and gain a deeper understanding of ecological principles.