COMMUNITY SUMMER CAMPS

ART CAMPS

ArtsConnect Summer Camp

Ages: 7-13

Dates: June 2nd-August 8th

Time: 9:00am-4:00pm; Mon-Fri

Location: 9158 Winton Rd. Cincinnati, Oh 45231

Description: At ArtsConnect, kids will have a summer packed with imaginative, creative and fulfilling art projects. ArtsConnect believes in empowering kids to make a difference through their art. Campers will explore a wide range of topics, artistic styles and media. Kids are exposed to a variety of artistic skills and media. Campers will learn about cultural differences and stewardship of their environment while creating their projects. Experience a week or an entire summer of art!  Registration opens February 10th!

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Clifton Cultural Arts Center Summer Camps

Ages: 3-18

Dates: May 27th-August 8th 

Time: 7:00am-5:00pm; Mon-Fri

Location: 2728 Short Vine St. Cincinnati, Oh 45219

Description: CCAC has a huge selection of week-long arts camps for this summer to get kids out of the house and flexing their creative muscles. During elementary camps, children will become a super hero, spy, princess, or knight, in a week packed with a variety of artistic activities from drawing, acting, writing, and so much more. In “My First Summer Camp,” preschoolers will take part in hands-on projects, playful outdoor moments, and cozy rest times—at a pace perfectly suited for their first camp experience. And in the all new teen camps, older artists will get the chance to take a deep dive in a specific craft of their interest like digital art or fashion design. Registration now open!

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Kennedy Heights Arts Center Summer Camps

Ages: 5-13

Dates: June 2nd-August 8th

Time: 9:00am-3:00pm; Mon-Fri

Location: 6546 Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati, Oh 45213

Description: Unleash creativity and imagination this summer at Kennedy Heights Arts Center! They offer a variety of one-week camps for youth ages 5-13 exploring visual arts, music, creative writing, acting, animation, and design. Registration opens March 1st!

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Queen City Clay Summer Camps

Ages: 6-18

Dates: May 27th-August 8th

Time: 8:30am-5:30pm (Full Day) 8:30am-12:30pm (AM Camps) 1:30-5:30pm (PM Camps); Mon-Fri

Location: 2760 Highland Ave. Norwood, Oh 45212

Description: Pottery Wheel classes will be offered all summer as well as an exciting line-up of themed art classes. All art camps include a clay project and multiple projects in other fun mediums! On Fridays, kids get to show off their work in an art show 20 minutes before the end of camp. Registration now open!

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The Art Spark: A Creative Classroom Summer Camps

Ages: 3-12

Dates: June 2nd-August 8th

Time: 9:00am-4:00pm (Full Day) 9:00am-12:00pm (AM Camps) 1:00pm-4:00pm (PM Camps); Mon-Fri

Location: 9430 Main St. Cincinnati, Oh 45242

Description: Morning camps will be centered around building an immersive environment complete with large scale structures that will be created using teamwork!  Morning campers will not be taking these large-scale projects home but will have smaller individual projects that will be take home.  Afternoon camps will focus more on individual projects and displaying them in a gallery setting instead of an immersive environment. In both morning and afternoon camp, campers will work together to brainstorm ideas and ignite imagination centered around an idea.  Sparklers will work with a variety of art materials that may include paint, clay, markers, watercolors, crayons, beads, jewels, plaster, pipe cleaners, fabric, watercolors, paper mache and so much more! Registration now open!

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DANCE AND MUSIC CAMPS

Cincinnati Ballet Kids Dance Camp

Ages: 4-8

Dates: June 2nd-6th, June 9th-13th, July 28th-August 1st 

Time: 9:00am-12:00pm; Mon-Fri

Location: 1801 Gilbert Ave. Cincinnati, Oh 45202

Description: Kids Dance Camp is Cincinnati Ballet’s signature summer dance experience for students ages 4 – 8. Through the integration of dance, visual art, choreography and music, young dancers embark on a multi-sensory tour of a story-based theme while delving into their own creativity. Introduction to ballet and creative movement allows students to build movement vocabulary, coordination, and strength while working toward a culminating performance for parents and loved ones. Daily crafts take students beyond the studio to create costume pieces, dance props, and other accessories that inspire artistic expression and imagination. Registration opens soon!

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Mutual Dance Theatre Summer Camps

Ages: 3-10

Dates: June 23rd-August 1st

Time: 9:00am-6:00pm (Full Day) Mon-Fri; 9:00am-12:00pm (Half Day) Mon-Thurs 

Location: 8222 Monon Ave. Cincinnati, Oh 45216

Description: Choose from full-day camp (5-10 years old) or half day for the younger set (3-6 years old). Camp that teaches children to move creatively, cooperatively, and confidently! Children will learn dance, make props and “scenery” to accompany their dances, and prepare for a Friday afternoon performance for parents! Registration now open!

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School of Rock Summer Camps

Ages: 7-18

Dates: June 2nd-August 8th

Time: 10:00am-3:00pm; Mon-Fri

Location: Various Sites

Description: School of Rock, where students learn to rock their worlds. School of Rock isn’t just about creating killer musicians with a lasting love for all things rock. Camps help advance musical skills, build confidence, create great friendships–and are just a blast! Registration now open!

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The Dance Coalition Summer Camps

Ages: 3-10

Dates: June 2nd-27th

Time: 9:00am-11:30pm; Mon-Fri

Location: 7251 Wooster Pike Cincinnati, Oh 45227

Description: Come join The Dance Coalition for their dance summer camps! Choose between Pop Hits camp, Musical Movies camp, Runway Fashion Barbie camp, and Acro Cheer camp. Registration now open!

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DAY CAMPS

Camp at the J (Mayerson JCC)

Ages: 5-16

Dates: June 9th-August 8th 

Time: 8:00am-6:00pm; Mon-Fri

Location: 8485 Ridge Rd. Cincinnati, Oh 45236

Description: At Camp at the J, kids can experience the best of summer. From swimming and archery, to arts & crafts, camp values and color wars, and much more, kids will create memories and form friendships to last a lifetime. Give your child a summer to remember at Camp at the J! Registration now open!

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Cincinnati Recreation Commission's Camp CRC

Ages: 6-12 (5 year olds who have completed full-day kindergarten)

Dates: June 3rd-August 9th (Full Summer)

Time: 7:00am-6:00pm; Mon-Fri

Location: Various Sites

Description: This year's 10-week Summer Day Camp Program will be offered at 19 recreation centers! Camp activities will include STEM projects, arts and crafts, outdoor play, sports, open swim time, and much more! A CRC center membership is required for all camp participants. Registration opens soon!

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Friar's Club Summer Camp

Ages: 6-11

Dates: June 2nd-July 25th 

Time: 8:00am-4:00pm; Mon-Fri

Location: 4300 Vine St. Cincinnati, Oh 45217

Description: The program lasts 8 weeks and includes academics, athletics, and enrichment activities. Breakfast, snack, and a hot lunch are provided. Activities include swim lessons and swimming, golf lessons and golfing, chess, field trips, and more! Reigsitration now open!

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Kids First Sports Center Camp-A-Palooza

Ages: 5-13

Dates: May 27th-August 15th

Time: 7:00am-6:00pm; Mon-Fri

Location: 7900 East Kemper Rd. Cincinnati, Oh 45249

Description: 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. Registration now open!

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Peaslee Neighborhood Center Summer Camp

Ages: 6-1 (5 year olds who have completed full-day kindergarten)

Dates: June 3rd-July 25th

Time: 9:00am-4:00pm; Tues-Fri

Location: 215 E 14th St. Cincinnati, Oh 45202

Description: Peaslee Kids summer day camp is for kids ages 6-10, operating Tuesdays through Fridays in June and July, 9:00 am-4:00 pm with breakfast, lunch, and snack provided. Activities include art projects, one-on-one mentoring, local field trips, African drumming, hands-on math and reading activities, community engagement activities, and recreation & swimming. The program for youth ages 11-15 focuses on self-expression, social change and teaching our kids to harness the power of their voices. Programming includes art, music, spoken word, creative writing, and community engagement. Registration now open!

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YMCA of Greater Cincinnati Summer Day Camps

Ages: 5-12 (Must Have Completed Kindergarten)

Dates: May 27th - August 8th

Time: 6:30am-6:00pm; Mon-Fri

Location: Various Sites

Description: Campers are able to explore creativity, teamwork and leadership in a wide range of physically active programs that influence lifelong healthy living. Camper build an interest in community with experiences in local and global cultures, where campers gain an appreciation for others different from themselves. Registration now open!

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OUTDOOR CAMPS

Cincinnati Parks' Explore Nature! Summer Camps

Ages: 3.5-15

Dates: June 9th-August 1st 

Time: 9:30am-3:00pm; Mon-Fri

Location: Various Sites (Parks)

Description: Cincinnati Parks’ Explore Nature! section offers one week award-winning summer camps at various locations for ages 3 1/2 – 15 years old. Their team strives to serve all people of all backgrounds with the goal to instill and foster a sense of wonder in the world around us. Camps include daily hikes, games, live animal encounters, experiments and make & take projects to keep campers active all day.  Registration opens February 22nd!

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Cincinnati Zoo Summer Camps

Ages: 4-14

Dates: May 27th-August 15th 

Time: 8:00am-5:30pm (Full Day) 9:30am-12:00pm (AM Camps) 1:00pm-3:30pm (PM Camps); Mon-Fri

Location: 3400 Vine St. Cincinnati, Oh 45220

Description: Explore the Zoo, experience nature, and discover the excitement and wonder of animals! Hikes in the Zoo, visits from animal ambassadors, crafts, train rides, and so much more make Summer Camp a jam-packed week to remember! Every camper receives a Summer Camp t-shirt. Registration opens February 16th!

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GOrman Heritage Farm Summer Camps

Ages: 5-13

Dates: June 2nd-August 8th 

Time: 9:30am-2:30pm; Mon-Fri

Location: 10053 Reading Rd. Evendale, Oh 45241

Description: Have children expand their knowledge and connect with nature through camps. At Gorman Farm, we’re passionate about fostering a deeper understanding of sustainable agriculture, nature conservation, and healthy living. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned enthusiast, our camps offer something for everyone. Reigstration opens February 18th!

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Great Parks of Hamilton County Summer Camps

Ages: 3-18

Dates: May 27th-August 1st 

Time: Varies By Camp (Between 7:30-4:00); Mon-Fri

Location: Various Hamilton County Parks

Description: Great Parks Day Camps will get your children outside and active throughout the summer. With a focus on specific age groups, day camps are designed to keep kids moving, learning about nature and wildlife, and most importantly, having fun! Choose from: Farm Camps, Adventure Camps, Fishing Camps, Horse Camps, or Nature Camps. Registration now open!

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Playful Wanderings Summer Camps

Ages: 4-15

Dates: June 2nd-August 13th 

Time: 9:00am-2:00pm; Mon-Fri

Location: 931 O’Bannonville Rd. Loveland, Oh 45140

Description: Do you want your kids to get outside, explore nature, and have fun? Playful Wanderings may have the camp for you! Their classes are small (limited to 10 per week). Kids enjoy hiking, exploring, and playing on grass trails, in the woods, and in the creek. Registration now open!

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SPORTS CAMPS

Cincinnati Reds Baseball & Softball Camps

Ages: 6-14

Dates: June 2nd-August 1st 

Time: 9:00am-3:00pm; Mon-Fri

Location: Various Sites

Description: Reds Camp is about providing a blueprint for aspiring ballplayers to find the joy and success that our great game can give. It’s also about writing a chapter in the memory book of every “Future Reds” player who puts on that new uniform on Monday morning. 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. Registration now open!

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Club MMA Summer Camps

Ages: 6-14

Dates: June 2nd-August 1st 

Time: 10:00am-1:00pm; Mon-Fri

Location: 3285 Westbourne Dr. Cincinnati, Oh 45248

Description: Kids will learn some martial arts, play games, do obstacle courses, crafts and more! Kids pack their own lunch, we provide the fun! But more than fun, your kids will learn Self-Defense, build confidence, develop leadership and teamwork skills and practice respect and discipline! Registration now open!

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FC Cincinnati Soccer Day and Elite Camps

Ages: 6-14

Dates: June 2rd-August 8th 

Time: 9:00am-3:00pm (Full Day) 9:00am-12:00pm (Half Day) 5:30pm-8:30pm (Elite Camps); Mon-Fri

Location: Various Sites

Description: FC Cincinnati Youth Soccer Camps and Programs are led by former FC Cincinnati players and our youth soccer staff. We provide an in-depth focus on teaching the fundamentals of soccer through a combination of fun activities, healthy competition, and engaged coaching. Registration now open!

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Gym Skills Summer Camps

Ages: 5-12

Dates: June 2nd-August 8th 

Time: 8:00am-5:00pm (Full Day) 9:00am-12:00pm (Half Day); Mon-Fri

Location: 5639 Creek Rd. Cincinnati, Oh 45242

Description: No experience needed to have fun and learn something new! Kids will be doing a lot of gymnastics! Learning new skills, refining techniques, and improving old skills. There will be games, obstacle courses, crafts, activities, open gym time, and more!  Registration now open!

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Ronnie Grandison Basketball Academy Summer Camps and Clinics

Ages: 5-14

Dates: June 2nd-August 7th

Time: Varies By Camp(between 11am-4pm); Mon-Thurs

Location: 7950 E. Kemper Rd. Cincinnati, Oh 45249

Description: RGB offers a variety of different camps and clinics to help athletes reach the next level of the game! No matter what age or experience level a child may be, there is a program that is designed for them! Registration now open!

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USA Ninja Challenge Summer Camps

Ages: 4-13

Dates: June 2nd-August 8th

Time: 9:00am-12:00pm; Mon-Fri

Location: 4727 Red Bank Rd. Cincinnati, Oh 45227

Description: USA Ninja Challenge offers exciting summer day camp experiences for Cincinnati, Ohio! The camp program focuses on building confidence through fun and fitness. Kids will have the chance to test their limits in a safe environment, navigating obstacles with children their own age. Ninja summer camps are the best way to provide a fun week of specific skills training, ninja games, and ninja course creation that will keep kids engaged day after day! Registration now open!

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STEM CAMPS

Cincinnati Museum Center Summer Camps

Ages: 5-10

Dates: May 27th-August 8th 

Time: 9:00am-4:00pm; Mon-Fri

Location: 1301 Western Ave. Cincinnati, Oh 45203

Description: Explore science, technology, history and the arts through creative activities and games at Cincinnati Museum Center’s fun and educational Museum Camps. Whether there’s a day or a week off from school, there’s a camp for that. Registration now open!

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Classroom Antics Summer Tech Camps

Ages: 6-14

Dates: June 9th-August 1st 

Time: 9:00am-12:00pm (AM Camps) 1:00pm-4:00pm (PM Camps); Mon-Fri

Location: Various Sites

Description: Offering multiple weeks of exciting STEM-focused summer camps throughout the Cincinnati area for kids and teens ages 6-14! Registration now open!

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Code Ninjas Summer Camps

Ages: 5-14

Dates: June 2nd-August 8th 

Time: 8:30am-12:00pm (AM Camps) 1:00pm-4:30pm (PM Camps); Mon-Fri

Location: 6507 Harrison Ave. Cincinnati, Oh 45247

Description: At Code Ninjas Cincinnati, kids learn to code while building their own video games. They gain problem solving, critical thinking, and STEM skills in a fun, safe, and inspiring environment. Registration now open!

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Drake Planetarium Summer Camps

Ages: 5-14

Dates: June 9th-July 25th

Time: 9:00am-4:00pm (Full Day) 9:00am-12:00pm (AM Camps) 1:00pm-4:00pm (PM Camps); Mon-Fri

Location: 2020 Sherman Ave. Cincinnati, Oh 45212

Description: 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. Registration now open!

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THEATRE CAMPS

Camp Carnegie 

Ages: 7-13

Dates: June 9th-August 10th

Time: 9:00am-4:00pm; Mon-Fri

Location: 1028 Scott Blvd. Covington, Ky 41011

Description: Building the band. Superheroes unite. Witness the strength in teamwork. This summer, participants will explore the power of community and share stories of unique talents coming together collectively to accomplish anything. Camp Carnegie includes live performance on stage, hands-on art making, character design, costume construction, back-drop creation, dramatic exercises, story writing, brainstorming, team building, problem solving, and a great deal of fun. Registration opens February 14th!

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Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Summer Theatre Camp and Performance Academy

Ages: 6-18

Dates: June 2nd-August 1st 

Time: 8:00am-5:30pm; Mon-Fri

Location: Various Sites

Description: Join us for a summer of adventure! Young people ages 6 to 17 will have fun and learn theatre skills by taking their imaginations to great heights, creating fantastical characters and so much more. Due to construction of our new mainstage theatre complex, all our Summer Camp programs will be held out in the community this year. Camps will be held at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Mason Community Center, and Ignite Institute. Registration now open!

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Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Summer Camps

Ages: 6-18

Dates: June 9th-August 1st 

Time: 9:00am-5:00pm; Mon-Fri

Location: 1195 Elm St. Cincinnati, Oh 45202

Description: Campers work with members of Cincinnati Shakespeare’s professional resident ensemble, staging scenes, learning the tricks of the trade, gaining confidence, and often finding an inclusive community of friends that lasts well beyond the summer. Whether you’ve never stepped on a stage before, or have already been bitten by the acting bug and are looking for a challenge, they say their camps are the perfect place to learn and improve new skills, make new friends, and have a whole lot of fun! Registration now open!

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Clifton Performance Theatre Summer Camps

Ages: 5-17

Dates: June 9th-August 9th 

Time: 9:00am-3:00pm; Mon-Sat

Location: 3938 Spring Grove Ave. Cincinnati, Oh 45223

Description: Immerse your child in Cincinnati’s highly-acclaimed theater classes and camp program! These week long summer camp offerings are designed for children ages 5–15, with an advanced offering at the end of the summer for more experienced campers ages 12–17. Each camp week concludes with weekend performances for friends and family. Registration now open!

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Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Summer Camps

Ages: 8-19

Dates: July 7th-August 1st

Time: 9:30am-4:30pm; Mon-Fri

Location: 1127 Vine St. Cincinnati, Oh 45202

Description: Ignite your child’s imagination with a theatre camp from Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati. In addition to performance-focused camps and classes, their popular, one-of-a-kind technical theatre intensive is a unique chance for aspiring artists who are eager to participate in theatre but who may prefer working behind the scenes. Registration now open!

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MISCELLANEOUS CAMPS

Camp-I-Can

Ages: 4-12

Dates: May 28th-August 8th 

Time: 7:30am-5:30pm; Mon-Fri

Location: 5050 Madison Rd. Cincinnati, Oh 45227; 3929 Boudinot Ave. Cincinnati, Oh 45211

Description: Camp-I-Can provides high-quality summer programming for children 4-12 years of age. As a “summer-bridging program” Camp-I-can provides project-based learning activities that promote children’s language, math and science skills. In addition, the group learning model helps children develop the skills necessary to manage their feelings and build positive relationships – skills that are truly needed to ensure children’s future academic success. Registration by referral now open!

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Camp Wave

Ages: 5-14

Dates: June 2nd-August 1st 

Time: 8:00am-5:00pm; Mon-Fri

Location: 1 Aquarium Way Newport, Ky 41071

Description: Camp WAVE curriculum features learning and exploration with animal ambassadors and entertaining programming that engages young learners in the aquatic world. Hosted at the WAVE education building at Newport on the Levee with daily trips to the Newport Aquarium to experience the biology of aquatic creatures first-hand. Registration now open!

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Full Throttle Adrenaline Camps

Ages: 7-15

Dates: June 9th-August 8th 

Time: 9:00am-2:00pm; Mon-Fri

Location: 11725 Commons Dr. Cincinnati, Oh 45246

Description: Buckle up, thrill-seekers! Welcome to the epitome of heart-pounding excitement: week-long Adrenaline Camps, designed for daredevils aged 7-15, standing tall at a minimum of 48 inches. Here, we don't just push limits; we obliterate them. Adrenaline Camps aren't just about fun; they're about forging fearless leaders, making lifelong bonds, and unleashing the untamed spirit of adventure. Registration now open!

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My Nose Turns Red Summer Camps

Ages: 5-16

Dates: June 3rd-August 9th 

Time: 9:00am-3:00pm (Full Day) 9:00am-11:30am (Half Day); Mon-Fri

Location: 10428 Reading Rd. Evendale, Oh 45241

Description: Choose from full-day camp (7-16 years old) or half day for the younger set (5-7 years old). Activities depend on age. Learn how to juggle, balance on the rolling globe and learn the basics of creating a clown character. Summer Circus Camps are highly engaging; challenging youth to walk on the wire, balance on the rola bola and build human pyramids, which builds their physical literacy and hand-eye coordination. Students play a wide variety of circus games that build teamwork and cooperation, trust and friendship. Registration now open!

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Stepping Stones Summer Camps

Ages: 5-18

Dates: June 2nd-August 1st

Time: 9:00am-3:15pm; Mon-Fri

Location: 5650 Given Rd. Cincinnati, Oh 45243

Description: Since 1963, Stepping Stones’ Summer Day Camp has supported children and teens with disabilities in creating a memorable summer experience that builds independence! The 2025 Summer Day Camp season kicks off on June 2 and runs through August 1 at our scenic Giving Campus in Indian Hill. With over 23 acres, abundant wildlife, hiking trails, an outdoor swimming pool and lake for fishing and boating activities — the wooded property makes for the perfect oasis where campers connect with their peers over summer adventures. Grouped by age, campers bond over art, nature and sensory activities as well as daily time at the pool! All program staff are highly trained and activities are adaptable to suit each individual’s personal talents. Registration now open!

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