Disclosure: The featured images and descriptions below are highlighting several local Cincinnati and NKY summer camps that sponsored the production of this guide. We are excited about these partnerships as we love the variety of opportunities for fun and learning that are available to our local kiddos this summer.
The 2016 Guide to Cincinnati and NKY Summer Camps is brought to you in partnership with Kids First Sports Center. Kids First Sports Center has TONS of camp options for your kids (K-7th grade) including gymnastics, karate, dance, cheer, swimming and more! They even offer camps for life skills like leadership, conflict resolution, communication and group dynamics (sign us up!).
Kids First Sports Center Camp-A-Palooza
Dates: May 31 – August 19
Location: Kids First Sports Center
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!
AJ Green Camp
Dates: July 14 – July 15
9:00am – 12:30pm
Boys and Girls | Grades 1-8
Location: Sycamore Highschool
7400 Cornell Rd., Cincinnati, OH, United States, 45242
Website:www.ajgreencamp.com
To save 15% Use Promo Code: CINCYMOMS
Throughout the two-day camp, A.J. Green and our camp coaches will offer tips and instruction. Campers will experience various stations specializing in fundamental football skills and will participate in games and contests. Campers will be placed in small groups by age to ensure that each child gets maximum instruction. Each camper receives an autograph from A.J. Green (item provided – outside items not permitted), a limited edition A.J. Green Football ProCamp t-shirt, and a camp team photo with A.J. Green.
Art Workshop
Dates: June 6 – August 12
Location: 3130 Wasson Rd. Hyde Park, OH 45209
Park around back and look for the green door!
Offering the best summer art camps in Cincinnati! This is a place for kids to create and explore all aspects of art, to exercise their imaginations and generate ideas. Celebrate Christmas in July, create your own comic book, throw a pot on the potters wheel, sculpt a hamburger out of clay, make a duct tape dress for your dog, or throw, splatter and blend paint on canvas. Our teachers are certified art education professionals teaching kids how to make their art dreams come true. The teacher student ratio is 6-1 so your child gets lots of attention. Our popular art camps have been in the Cincinnati area for over 25 years and we have the best pottery wheel camp in the city! Every student (ages 6 and up) gets their own pottery wheel for the week to explore the joy and skill of throwing. Glazing techniques and some hand building rounds out this introductory camp. To improve skill level, the class can be taken multiple times and proceed to Intensive Wheel at the end of the summer.
Billy Hamilton Baseball ProCamp
Dates: June 27
9:00am – 12:30pm
Boys and Girls | Grades 1-8
Location: Sycamore Highschool
7400 Cornell Rd., Cincinnati, OH, United States, 45242
Website: http://www.procamps.com/BillyHamilton
To save 15% Use Promo Code: CINCYMOMS
Learn about and play baseball with the Cincinnati Red’s very own Billy Hamilton! Throughout the one-day camp, Billy Hamilton and our camp coaches will offer tips and instruction. Campers will experience various stations specializing in fundamental baseball skills and will participate in games and contests. Campers will be placed in small groups by age to ensure that each child gets maximum instruction. Each camper will receive an autograph from Billy Hamilton (item provided, outside items not permitted), a limited edition Billy Hamilton Baseball ProCamp t-shirt, and a camp team photo with Billy Hamilton.
Camp Life is the Best Life: Girl Scout Summer Camp for Girls K-12
Dates: June 12 – August 5
Location: Varies
Website:http://www.gswo.org/summercamp
Looking for summer activities for your girl? Registration is open for Girl Scout camps located throughout Western Ohio, including day camps and resident camps. Find a wide variety of programs for all your girl’s different interests, including:
- Archery
- Swimming
- Watercrafts
- Acting/Drama
- Hiking
- Adventure Trips
No matter which camp you choose or whether your girl stays a day, a week or longer, she’ll never forget the smell of s’mores by the fire, exploring the outdoors, and seeing the stars shine brightly overhead. For a complete list of prices, dates, times, and program options or to register, visit gswo.org/camp.
Camp Rockmont for Boys
Dates: June 5 – August 5 (1, 2, 3 and 4 week sessions)
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina
Website:http://www.rockmont.com/
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.
Camp WAVE
Dates: June 6-10, June 13-17, June 20-24, June 27-July 1, July 7-8, July 18-22, July 25-29 and August 1-5
Location: Newport Aquarium
Presented by the WAVE Foundation
Website:http://wavefoundation.org/education/summer-camp
Jump into the deep end and make some waves with Camp WAVE! Each action packed week includes adventures, activities, river exploration, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and of course up-close animal encounters. Themes include Animal Super Heroes, SAFE- Saving Animals From Extinction, NCIS – Nautical Creature Investigative Service, Chasing Your Dream – Career Camp, Camp Sampler, Shark Week, and Animal Olympians! NEW THIS YEAR: Week long camps run from 9AM – 4PM with pre and post care available for an additional price. See you there!
Cincinnati Ballet’s Kids Dance Camp
Dates: June 6-10, July 18-22, July 25-29 and August 1-5
Location: Cincinnati Ballet Center
Website: http://cballet.org/wordpress/academy/kids-dance-camp/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cincinnati-Ballet-Otto-M-Budig-Academy/77272356866?ref=hl
Cincinnati Reds Baseball/Softball Camps
Dates: May 30 – August 19
Weekly Camps
Locations: Varies by Week; See List Below
- 5/30-6/3; Cincinnati, Reds Urban Youth Academy
- 5/30-6/3; Harrison, Harrison High School
- 6/6-6/10; Ft. Mitchell, KY, Beechwood High School
- 6/27-7/1; Mason, Mason High School
- 7/11-7/15; Walton-Verona KY Sports Complex
- 8/1-8/5; Centerville, Centerville High School
- 8/1-8/5; Cincinnati, Summit Country Day Sports Complex
- 8/15-8/19; Cincinnati, Reds Urban Youth Academy
Website:www.reds.com/camps
What kid wouldn’t be thrilled with the chance to attend the official camps of the Cincinnati Reds?!? These week-long camps may just be the best baseball/softball camps in America. Each camper receives four Reds tickets, full uniform, VIP trip to Great American Ball Park and will even get to meet a current Reds player. Cost is $395 for 30 hours of pro-grade instruction. Open to boys and girls ages 6-14.
Cincinnati School of Music
Dates: Several week long camp options are available
See list below for details
All camps are Monday-Friday, 9:30am-12:30pm
- Singing Camp (ages 5-12) | June 13-17, July 11-15, August 8-12 & August 15-19
- Music Discovery Camp (ages 4-7) | June 6-10, July 18-22 & August 1-5
- Groovin’ Drum Camp (ages 8-13) | June 27-July 1
- Island Jammin’ Ukulele Camp (ages 7-12) | July 25-29
Location: Cincinnati School of Music
9361 Montgomery Road, Suite B. Cincinnati OH, 45242
Phone: 513-560-9175
Give your child an unforgettable summer by signing up for fun summer music camps! Our camps are 15 hours of musical instruction that feels more like having fun with friends than it does practice. Choose from our Singing Camp, Music Discovery Camp, Groovin’ Drum Camp, and Island Jammin’ Ukulele Camp!
Engineering for Kids
Dates: June 6 – August 5
Location: 8156 Mall Rd. Florence, KY 41042
Website:www.engineeringforkids.com/nky
Gorman Heritage Farm Summer Camp
Dates: June 6 – August 5
Location: Gorman Heritage Farm
10052 Reading Rd. Evendale, OH 45241
Website:gormanfarm.org/camp
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/gormanfarm/?fref=ts
Summer Camp at Gorman Heritage Farm seeks to inspire a passion and respect for all things outdoors. Join the fun as campers (ages 4-15) feed and groom barnyard animals, play and work in the gardens, collect eggs and produce to cook with, hike to the overlook, play fun games, and much more! The Farm also offers theme camps for Wilderness, Science, Art, Cooking, and Veterinary. We’ll see you on the Farm!
Greenacres 2016 Summer Program
Dates: June 13 – August 5
Location: Greenacres Foundation
8255 Spooky Hollow Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45242
All education sites listed on the 2016 map: http://www.green-acres.org/index.php/summer-camps-2/2016-map-3/
Website: http://www.green-acres.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenacres.org
With the variety of Art, Equine, Garden, Music, Nature and Water Quality Kids Camps, Workshops and Family Opportunities available, Greenacres is sure to have something for every member of your family. Visit www.green-acres.org to view the 2016 Summer Fun Guide and to register today. For more information call 513.891.4227.
iD Tech Camp
Dates: See website for details
Location: Xavier University
Website: www.idtech.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/computercamps/
This summer, inspire the awesome in your child at the world’s #1 summer tech camp! Students ages 7-17 can learn to code, design video games, mod Minecraft, model 3D characters, engineer robots, and much more! Come see why more than 235,000 students have chosen iD Tech. Your child will meet new friends, learn awesome STEM skills, and build a foundation of knowledge that will make a positive impact in school, college, and future careers. Join us as we inspire the makers of tomorrow.
Phone: 1-888-709-8324
Email:[email protected]
Kids in the Kitchen at Art of Entertaining
Dates: Two options to serve a variety of ages!
Ages 9-16 | June 20-24 or July 18-22 | 12-4PM | $325
Location: The Art of Entertaining
2019 Madison Road Cincinnati OH 45208
Website: https://cincyartofentertaining.com/kids-in-the-kitchen/
There is a 5% sibling discount available!
Ages 5-8 have the chance to learn from literature! Think “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”, “If you Give a Moose a Muffin” and other childhood classics – these are the inspiration for 5 fun-filled days of hands-on exploration. Kids will learn basic culinary terms and kitchen tools, safety, measuring and mixing, how to follow a recipe and simple garnishing techniques. Lunch is included. $225
Ages 9-16 will enjoy a skills-based highly creative camp where they’ll have a chance to develop technique. Specifically, they’ll focus on mother sauces, knife cuts, flavor profiles, and creating a signature dish. They’ll practice making vinaigrette, fresh whipping cream, and homemade pasta plus grilling and smoking techniques! (Basically, you’ll never have to cook again!). Lunch is included. $325
PGA Junior Golf Camps
Dates: Camps start in June and run throughout the summer
Location: World of Golf in Florence and 75+ Nationwide Locations
Website: www.pgajuniorgolfcamps.com
Get ready for Summer 2016! The PGA Junior Golf Camps offer first-in-class PGA instruction ensuring your child learns from the best. Welcoming kids ages 7-17 and of all ability levels, your child will learn in a safe and supportive environment. Half Day and Full Day camps available to meet the needs of any schedule.
Science Matters in America
Dates: June 13 – July 29 (Weekly Themed Camps)
Location: Weekly, Monday-Friday, camps vary by location.
See website for details.
Website:http//www.sciencematters.tv
Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky will host ten weeks of STEM camps for kids 5-11 years old. Camps will be taught by Science Matters in America across Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky locations during the 2016 summer camp season. The following summer camps are available throughout the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky regions.
- Crash Test Dummies & Mystery Science
- Junkyard Robots
- Amusement Park Science
- Blast Off Rockets
Dates: June 4 – August 12 (Weekly)
Dates and times vary. Please website for details.
Location: Wyoming Fine Arts Center
322 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, OH 45215
Website: http://www.musicartdance.org/summer-camps/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WyomingFineArtsCenter
Sibling discounts and before and after care are also available.
Whether your child is just beginning or has already developed a love of the arts, Wyoming Fine Arts Center has some incredible summer camp opportunities for ages 3-17. Harry Potter? Check. Star Wars? Check. Fairies? Check. Rock n’ Roll? Check. Or how about Clay (or Claymation!), Ukelele, Musical Theater, Drawing – even camps about China and India – the options are astounding! These incredible camp offerings are taught by master teachers, and many can be combined with one another to create a well-rounded camp experience throughout the summer.
Young Rembrandts Art Camp
Dates: June 13 to July 29
Location: Dates and times vary by location, please see website for details
Website:www.youngrembrandts.com/cincinnatiwest/view-classes-enroll/
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/yrcincinnatiwest
Save 15% off summer camps (ends June 12), using coupon code: CINCIMOMSBLOG
Young Rembrandts is partnering with various locations to bring you several FUN FILLED SUMMER DRAWING WORKSHOPS! Young Rembrandts teaches drawing, the basis of all visual arts, in a fun and nurturing setting that ensures success for every child. Each summer we offer workshops that combine basic drawing techniques, portraiture and cartooning skills by exploring different themes and subject matters. Students will improve core learning skills while delving into a favorite subject matter. Our drawing instruction is easy to follow, ensuring success regardless of artistic ability.
Camp Wildbrook, LTD
Dates: June 20 – July 29
Location: 9664 Daly Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231
(Springfield Township)
Website:www.campwildbrook.com
Looking for a way to get your child active and enjoying the great outdoors and nature this summer? Camp Wildbrook, entering it’s 65th season, is an ACA accredited, coed day camp in the Cincinnati area for children in Kindergarten through 6th grade. Our unique 6-week program, led by our outstanding adult staff, lets children connect with the outdoors and explore fun activities including archery, group swim lessons, nature and camping, arts and crafts, soccer, basketball, drama and singing, gymnastics, kickball, softball, special events, field trips, and more!
Call (513) 931-2196 or visit www.CampWildbrook.com for information on current openings or to get on our waiting list!
Classroom Antics Tech Camp
Dates: June 6 – August 5
Location: Multiple locations throughout the area.
See website for details.
Website:www.classroomantics.com
Learn to create video games, produce stop-motion animation movies, code computer programs, or engineer LEGO robots in a Classroom Antics Tech Camp! Join other kids ages 7-13 attending our affordable weeklong Tech Camps throughout Cincinnati and N. Kentucky. Limited space available; REGISTER EARLY. The following summer camps are available throughout the 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
Jamelle Elliott Basketball Camp
Dates: June 13-16
Location: University of Cincinnati
Website: http://www.justsportscamps.com/jelliottbasketball/fun.html
This camp is open to grades 3-8 and we focus on the FUN-damentals! Each camper will receive skill instruction on all aspects of the game through drills, contests, and games which make camp both competitive and a lot of FUN. The campers will be divided into groups based on their age and skill level and will receive lunch at the UC dining hall each day as well as a Jamelle Elliott Camp t-shirt.
We invite the public to view camps at the Wyoming Fine Arts Center. Now in its 21st year, educational arts camps at the Wyoming Fine Arts Center tickle the imagination while providing a fun summer experience to students of various ages and interests.
Check out: http://www.MuiscArtDance.org