Summer camps are a great way to keep your kids active and learning while school is out of session. Below you’ll find a list of Summer Camps in Akron Ohio and the surrounding areas (Summit County, Medina County or Portage County).
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Featured Summer Camps in Akron
Cuyahoga Community College Summer Camps
Whether your child is a young performer or a budding engineer, Tri-C Summer Camps will help them discover their passions and talents. Experience basketball, culinary, film, game design, music, performing arts, soccer, softball and STEM.
Choose from 24 camps offered in Brunswick, Cleveland, Highland Hills, Parma, Warrensville Heights and Westlake.
To view the catalog or to register, visit www.tri-c.edu/summercamps or call 216-987-3075, Option 1.
Classroom Antics Summer Tech Camps
Classroom Antics summer tech camps open up a world of opportunity for kids passionate about gaming, coding, robotics and movie-making! Kids ages 7-13 can choose from LEGO robotics, computer programming, Minecraft coding, video production, video game design and stop-motion animation to learn all about the things they love!
Register early, as there are only 12 spaces available in each camp.
Use coupon code NEOFF10 to save $10 per camp (expires 4/30/19)
Junior Ranger Summer Camp
Come with us on an outdoor adventure in the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Imagine hiking through hemlock forests, exploring pond wildlife with new found friends, and listening to the roar of the Cuyahoga River.
In this unique Jr. Ranger Summer Day Camp series, your child will have exclusive opportunities to explore and learn about the national park that’s in their very own backyard! We have three weeks of camp and your camper can join us for all of them, learning new topics and playing new games each week!
Supercharge your summer at Camp Invention!
Unmask your child’s creativity this summer in the all-new Camp Invention program, Supercharged™, where children build confidence, learn to collaborate and transform their wild imaginations into epic creations.
The Camp Invention® program is the only nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program for kindergarteners through 6th graders that is inspired by the brightest thinkers around — the Inductees of the National Inventors Hall of Fame®.
Register early and save! Use promo code INNOVATE25L to save $25 (expires 3/22)
Crown Point Summer Farm & Science Camp
Campers from age 7-11 are invited to come explore our 115-acre green space. Our summer explorers will:
- Discover the natural cycles of plants, animals and people on a farm.
- Follow their food from field to plate and try new vegetables!
- Wander through the farm fields and hike through the woodlands and meadows.
- Investigate the living creatures that inhabit the ponds and wetlands.
- Play team building games.
- Study bees at our beehive with our beekeeper.
- Create and manage a Children's Farm Market.
- Meet new friends and so much more!
Akron Area YMCA Summer Camps
Three different unique camp options:
- YMCA Camp Y-Noah - Traditional over-night, equestrian, specialty and day camps for kids ages 6 to 17
- Akron Rotary Camp - Overnight and day camps for children with special needs
- Summer Day Camp - Summer day camp programs for kids ages 6 to 12 held at Akron Area YMCA locations in Summit and Medina counties
Visit a YMCA Camp Y-Noah Family Fun Day from 2-4pm on April 3, April 17, May 1 and May 15.
Overnight Camps Worth the Drive
Camp Roosevelt Firebird: Traditional Camp with an Unconventional Vibe
Co-ed overnight camp * kids 7-15 * Sessions June 9th - August 4th.
Since 1918, we’ve been having a blast, changing lives and staying relevant. Yes, our camp is quirky, hilarious and silly! Yes, we have all the exciting activities you’d expect and a spectacular lakefront. And yes, our campers and staff forge close friendships and experience amazing personal growth! That’s what good camps do.
But, we stand apart. We’re different. We’re committed to:
Diversity * Sustainability * Camper Choice * Making the World a Better Place
$300 discount for new campers. (2 week minimum) Use coupon code: FAMILY FUN
Camp Fitch YMCA
Camp Fitch’s century-old, classic sleep-away summer camp provides boys and girls aged 6–16 with a holistically safe, values-driven community where they discover friendship and achievement.
Camp Fitch offers an impressive array of activities at our Lake Erie waterfront, state-of-the-art equestrian center, climbing tower, swimming pool, inland lake, and visual arts center. The Fitch experience is designed to forge strong friendships that last a lifetime and solidify kids’ growing sense that they can reach goals for which they have passion and apply persistence.
Falcon Camp is Ohio's Premier Summer Camp
Since 1959, Falcon Camp has been widely recognized throughout the Midwest as Ohio’s premier summer camp. Falcon has been selected as one the best camps in the USA by different independent sources and as the “coolest camp in Ohio”.
Falcon offers a beautiful lakefront setting, a talented experienced staff, great food and an extensive variety of activities. “Fun for Now, Skills for Life” is not just a catchy logo but truly defines what you accomplish at Falcon.
$100 discount for all New Campers. Simply write NE Ohio Family Fun in notes section of your Summer Camp Application.
Summer Camps in Akron
Absorbent Minds Montessori School Summer Camp
Cuyahoga Falls Campus: 130 Broad Blvd., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Tallmadge Campus: 158 North Ave., Tallmadge, OH 44278
Absorbent Minds Summer Camp is open to all past, current, and future SmarterKids and their siblings (2.5-9 years of age and fully potty-trained) across all campuses. Different themes each week. Before and After Camp Care is available each day.
Cuyahoga Falls Campus: (330) 922-8299
Tallmadge Campus: (330) 633-8299
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Akron Artwork's Summer 2018 Art Adventure Camps
1720 Merriman Rd., Akron, OH 44313
Each week features a different theme, and full- and half-day options are available. All camps are facilitated by instructors and staff. Primary artwork instruction happens each morning, but campers can create all day long!
(330) 983-9983
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Akron Fossils & Science Center Summer Camps
2080 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Copley, OH 44321
Akron Fossils & Science Center offers weekly camps. Camp options include Dinosaur Adventure Camps, Creature Feature Camps, Wacky Science Camp, Space Camp, Crime Scene Investigation Camp, and STEAM Camp.
(330) 665-DINO (3466)
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Akron Zoo Summer Camps
505 Euclid Ave., Akron, OH 44307
Designed for children, basic camp activities include touring the zoo, meeting education animals up-close, talking with zoo staff, and making crafts. Activities may vary by theme.
(330) 375-2550
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Barb Stitzer Dream Team Modeling Summer Camps
6152 Burr Way, Hudson, OH 44236
Award-winning photographer Barb Stitzer is offering summer modeling camps for kids, divided by age. Kids will have a ton of fun, meet great friends, and gain self-esteem. Taking date requests.
(330) 714-6162
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Blue Streak Sports Camps
Multiple Locations in Northeast Ohio
Sports camps held for boys and girls at various locations in the Cleveland and Akron areas. Blue Streak Camps focus on sportsmanship, fair-play, learning, and skill improvement – not on winning and losing. Camps offered include All-Sports Camp and Austin Carr Basketball Camp.
(440) 781-8570
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Bricks 4 Kidz LEGO Summer Camps
Multiple Locations in Northeast Ohio
LEGO Summer Camps with different themes held in multiple locations across Northeast Ohio (Cleveland, Medina, Akron, and Canton). Website
Camp Asbury
10776 Asbury Rd., Hiram, OH 44234
Christian Camp offering programs for boys and girls. Residential and day camp options available. Canoeing, swimming, biking, archery, low and high ropes challenge courses, giant swing, mudslide, music, art, ceramics, astronomy, nature exploration, disc golf, and hiking are favorite camp activities.
(330) 569-3171
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Camp Carl
8054 Calvin Rd., Ravenna, OH 44266
Camp Carl is celebrating 52 years of making an impact. As one of Ohio’s leading Christian camps, Camp Carl provides children with the opportunity to discover their God-given purpose and potential, experience incredible adventures, and foster relationships that could last a lifetime.
(330) 315-5665
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Camp Christopher
1930 N. Hametown Rd., Akron, OH 44333
Catholic camp for children offers Day Camp, Residential Camp Express, Residential Leadership Camp, SumFun Day Camp (for children with disabilities), Family Camp, and more. Whatever your interests are, campers enjoy challenges, try new things, expand their independence, and discover something new, and have fun!
1 (800) 296-CAMP (2267)
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Camp Invention
Multiple Locations in Northeast Ohio
Invent the future today at Camp Invention! Wild and crazy ideas become reality in this year’s all-new Camp Invention program, Fast Forward! A nonprofit program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Camp Invention allows children to experience real-world problem solving, creative thinking, invention, and teamwork – all while having fun!
(800) 968-4332
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Camp JCC – Shaw JCC of Akron
750 White Pond Dr., Akron, OH 44320
Eleven exciting and adventurous weeks will take your camper through different time periods and places in music history. Choose the Traditional Camp experience or enjoy one of 30 specialty camps.
(330) 867-7850
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Camp Y-Noah / Akron Area YMCA Summer Camps
815 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Clinton, OJ 44216 (and multiple locations)
YMCA Camp Y-Noah and Akron Rotary Camp offer day and overnight options for traditional and specialty camps at Camp Y-Noah, where confidence, camaraderie and all the camping craziness is set to make this the best summer ever for your child. The Akron Area YMCA also offers county-wide summer day camp programs at this branch and other locations near your home and work.
(330) 376-1335
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Challenger’s British Soccer Camp
Multiple Locations across Northeast Ohio
With talented and enthusiastic high-level soccer coaching from a team of international experts, Challenger’s British Soccer Camp offers an innovative curriculum that develops skills, speed and confidence in players of all ages and abilities and is the most fun your child can have learning the sport they love.
1 (800) 878-2167, ext 281
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Childtime Learning Centers Summer Camp
Multiple Locations across Northeast Ohio
At Camp Curiosity, children will explore themes through hands-on projects, daily activities, and field trips — plus a culminating special event for the whole family!
(844) 295-4446
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City of Green Parks & Recreation’s Summer Day Camps
4224 Massillon Rd., North Canton, OH 44720
Summer Day Camps for children held at John Torok Community & Senior Center. Each week of camp features a different theme – Time Travel Camp, Adventure Camp, Cooking Camp, Water Warriors Camp, Mad Scientist Camp.
(330) 896-6621
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Classroom Antics Summer Tech Camps
Multiple Locations in Northeast Ohio
Kids2 are introduced to fun challenges and opportunities to gain new insight into STEM subjects, instilling confidence within each camper as they learn. Camp themes include LEGO Bots, LEGO Robotics, Game Builders, Arcade Game Design, Brick Flicks, Creative Coders, Minecraft Coding, and TubeStars.
1 (800) 595-3776
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Country Life Kids Camp
7003 W. Smith Rd., Medina, OH 44256
Country Life Kids Camp is a unique day camp that gives kids the opportunity to experience nature, develop their athletic abilities, learn new skills, and make meaningful new friendships.
(330) 723-5532
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Crown Point Ecology Center’s 24th Summer Farm and Science Camp
3220 Ira Rd., Bath, OH 44210
Children experience Crown Point’s 115-acre Ecology Center and Farm at Summer Farm and Science Day Camp. Crown Point’s Farm and Science Day Camp is like none other with campers enjoying the vast wonder of nature, ecology, and agriculture.
(330) 668-8992
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Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center Summer Camp
3675 Oak Hill Rd., Peninsula, OH 44264
Discovery and adventure await on 500 private acres of trails, meadows, ponds, and woods in Ohio’s national park. Campers will discover nature through hands-on explorations, day hikes, games, and crafts, have an incredible time making new friends and make unforgettable memories.
(330) 657-2796
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Dance Institute of The University of Akron Summer Classes
Dance Institute, Guzzetta Hall 294, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325
Dance Institute offers classes throughout the summer.
(330) 972-7949
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Great Lake Science Center Summer Camps
Multiple Locations in Northeast Ohio
Choose from week-long camp themes that offer amazing challenges and unforgettable adventures. Kids make new friends and memories while they build skills in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
(216) 621-2400
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InHale Day Camps for Kids
Hale Farm & Village, 2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44210
Explore Hale Farm & Village and take an active part in history! Each InHale Day Camp includes unique opportunities to meet the Hale residents of village and farm, with special access activities just for campers.
(330) 666-3711, ext. 1720
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LifeCenter Plus Kids Summer Camp
5133 Darrow Rd., Hudson, OH 44236
Campers enjoy weekly themes & field trips, swimming, crafts, games, and more.
(330) 655-2377
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Mad Science Summer Camps
Multiple Locations in Northeast Ohio
Campers participate in experiments and hands-on activities that take place both inside and out each day, as well as a game and a snack that relates to each day’s STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) principles.
(330) 498-0033
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Magical Theatre Company K.I.D. Camp
Barberton High School, 555 Barber Rd., Barberton, OH 44203
Kids in Drama camps hosted by the Magical Theatre Company in Barberton.
(330) 848-3708
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Michaels' Camp Creativity
Michaels stores across Northeast Ohio
Explore a different theme each week. Make a new and different craft each day, as well as a camp journal to track your progress throughout the summer.
Call or visit your local Michaels store to register.
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Musical Fingers Summer Camp
Camps in Mantua and Macedonia, OH
During the Summer months, Musical Fingers offers week-long rock camps for kids that help inspire and instill a life-long love of music in all who attend. All kids and teens receive individual attention and instruction in addition to their ensemble rehearsals, giving them the chance to explore their instrument, their talent, and their calling. Participants will explore improvisation, solos, working in harmony, reading charts and lead sheets, working the board, and more.
(330) 554-4140
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Old Trail School’s Summer Camp
2315 Ira Rd., Bath, OH 44210
Old Trail School Summer Camp offers an exciting array of specialized summer camps for every interest. Each week provides children with opportunities to explore, discover, play, and learn.
(330) 666-1118, ext. 469
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Peak Potential Summer Camps for Children with Disabilities
Peak Potential Therapy, 7689 Sagamore Hills Blvd., Northfield, OH 44067
S.M.I.L.E. SUMMER CAMP™ is a therapeutic day camp designed for children with disabilities. Campers engage in structured learning activities in addition to daily field trips to generalize skills while focusing on social skills, communication, and emotional regulation. Multiple camp sessions are available. Limited to only 6 children per week.
(440) 424-5855
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Pinnacle Sports Summer Camp
313 Medina Rd., Medina, OH 44256
The Pinnacle Sports Summer Day Camp is a traditional summer camp featuring a different sports theme but the camp is so much more than just sports instruction. They also offer sport-specific camps in soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, and football.
(330) 239-0616
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Ravenna Summer Playground Camp
City Park, 165 Oakwood St., Ravenna, OH 44266
This 82nd all-day summer camp offers a variety of engaging activities, field trips, swimming, and more for children. Breakfast and lunch are included.
(330) 297-2159
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Skyhawks Sports Camps
Multiple Locations in Northeast Ohio
Skyhawks youth sports camps are committed to providing a safe, fun, and skill-based experience for kids. Camps offered at various locations across Northeast Ohio.
(800) 804-3509
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Summer at the Elms
1375 W. Exchange St., Akron, OH 44313
Summer at the Elms offers day-long, weekly themed camps. Content is designed to educate and entertain according to age level to ensure a high-quality camp experience. Half- and full-day, before and aftercare options are available.
(330) 836-9384
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The Fast Lane Bowling Summer Camps
193 Wooster Rd. N., Ste. 7, Barberton, OH 44203
Choose from drama & art camp, or LEGO camp. Camps are available for boys and girls.
(330) 753-6910
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The Nest Early Learning Center Summer Camps
The Nest Early Learning Center, located within First Christian Church, 3493 Darrow Rd., Stow, OH 44224
Summer Camps for children ages 3-5 offered during select weeks of the summer.
(330) 688-4450
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Think Tank to Shark Tank Youth Summer Day Camp
University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325
Summer day camp for youth. In this week-long summer camp, youth compete in team design challenges, applying learnings in principles of entrepreneurship and engineering, and pitch their innovations to area business leaders.
Email: bmaguth@uakron.edu
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Tiger Kids Kung Fu Camp
The Teen Light Center, 3810 Ridgewood Rd., Copley, OH 44321
This camp is designed for our campers to have fun, make new friends, and learn new skills. Age-appropriate camp activities each day include themed crafts, learning about Chinese/Kung Fu culture, fun activities, learning new Kung Fu and fitness skills, and bully and stranger training. Half-day or full-day camp options are available.
Email: info@victorydefensesystems.com
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US Baseball Academy Summer Camp
Multiple Locations in Northeast Ohio
U.S. Baseball Academy provides young players a unique opportunity to take their game to the next level.
(866) 622-4487
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Weathervane Playhouse Summer Camps
1301 Weathervane Ln., Akron, OH 44313
Theater and preforming arts classes for both boys and girls held in Akron, OH.
(330) 836-2626
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Western Reserve Academy Summer Camps
115 College St., Hudson, OH 44236
WRA Summer Programs provide quality, fun summer experiences for children where students and campers alike strive for excellence, live with integrity, and act with compassion.
(330) 650-9715
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