Parent rely on summer camps to keep their 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, including details on virtual and in person summer camps for kids.
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Featured Summer Camps in Akron

Camp Your Way - In Person or At Home
 
Energize your kid’s creativity and confidence with our new Camp Invention® program, Recharge!
Campers in grades K-6 will collaborate with friends in hands-on, open-ended STEM challenges. They’ll take apart a microphone to explore its inner workings, build and test a device to launch rubber ducks, and design morphing vehicles for the Super Road Rally!
Each activity is designed to inspire curiosity, spark imaginations and give your young innovator the best summer ever.
Register Early & Save! Use promo code LOCAL30 to save $30 (expires 4/30/2021).
Given the challenges presented by the pandemic, we are planning to run the 2021 Camp Invention program in person and virtually, so you can choose the format that works best for your child.
Visit invent.org/save to secure your spot and save today!

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Summer Camps
 
Cuyahoga Community College is pleased to offer a variety of summer camp options for children ages 4-18.
Whether your child is a young performer or a budding engineer, Tri-C Summer Camps will help them discover their passions and talents.
Visit tri-c.edu/summercamps to view virtual camp descriptions and register.

Classroom Antics LIVE Virtual Summer STEM Camps
Classroom Antics is very excited to announce we have added virtual camps to our wide portfolio of STEAM enrichment.
Virtual STEAM camps are live, interactive, and a great way to fuel your child’s passion for learning. With new camps being added all the time, our virtual camps are a great way to learn new tech skills or sharpen existing ones.
Register early, as there are only 5 spaces available in each camp.
Summer Camps in Akron, OH
Akron Artwork's Summer Art Adventure Camps
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! {Website}
Where: 1684 Merriman Rd., Akron, OH 44313
Akron Fossils & Science Center Summer Day Camp
Akron Fossils & Science Center offers weekly camps featuring fun themes. {Website}
Where: 2080 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Copley, OH 44321
Akron Zoo Zoocamp
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. {Website}
Where: 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, OH 44307
Aurora School of Music Summer Camps
Offering musical arts education to students of all ages in a variety of genres and styles. {Website}
Where: 211 S. Chillicothe Rd., Aurora, OH 44202
Bricks 4 Kidz LEGO Summer Camps
LEGO Summer Camps with different themes {Website}
Where: Multiple Locations
Camp Asbury
Christian 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. {Website}
Where: 10776 Asbury Rd., Hiram, OH 44234
Camp Carl
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. {Website}
Where: 8054 Calvin Rd., Ravenna, OH 44266
Camp Christopher
Catholic camp for children offers Day Camp, Residential Camp Express, Residential Leadership Camp, SumFun Day Camp (for children with disabilities), Family Camp, and more. {Website}
Where: 1930 N. Hametown Rd., Akron, OH 44333
Camp Invention
Campers in grades K-6 will collaborate with friends in hands-on, open-ended STEM challenges. {Website}
Where: Multiple Locations in Northeast Ohio
Camp JCC – Shaw JCC of Akron
Choose the Traditional Camp experience or enjoy one of 30 specialty camps. {Website}
Where: 750 White Pond Dr., Akron, OH 44320
Camp Y-Noah / Akron Area YMCA Summer Camps
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. {Website}
Where: 815 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Clinton, OH 44216 (and multiple locations)
Challenge Island: STEAM Camps
Now, kids can experience the magic of Challenge Island, the world’s #1 STEAM program, from the safety and comfort of home. {Website}
Where: Multiple Locations
Challenger Sports Soccer Camp
Challenger Sports offers a complete range of summer camps all providing quality instruction from coaches who care about your child. {Website}
Where: Multiple Locations
Childtime Learning Centers Summer Camp
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! {Website}
Where: Multiple Locations across Northeast Ohio
City of Green Parks & Recreation’s Summer Day Camps
Summer Day Camps for children held at John Torok Community & Senior Center. Each week of camp features a different theme. {Website}
Where: 4224 Massillon Rd., North Canton, OH 44720
Classroom Antics
STEAM-focused camps for kids 7-18 years old. {Website}
Where: Multiple Locations
Country Life Kids Camp
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. {Website}
Where: 7003 W. Smith Rd., Medina, OH 44256
Crown Point Ecology Center’s Summer Farm & Science Camp
Children experience Crown Point’s 115-acre Ecology Center and Farm at Summer Farm and Science Day Camp. {Website}
Where: 3220 Ira Rd., Bath, OH 44210
Great Lakes Science Center: Camp Curiosity
Great Lakes Science Center is offering both at home and in person camp experiences to best fit your family’s needs. Both options have been designed with your child's health and safety in mind. {Website}
Where: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114
LifeCenter Plus Kids Summer Camp
Campers enjoy weekly themes and field trips, swimming, crafts, games, and more. {Website}
Where: 5133 Darrow Rd., Hudson, OH 44236
Mad Science Summer Camps
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. {Website}
Where: Multiple Locations
Magical Theatre Company K.I.D. Camp
Kids in Drama camps hosted by the Magical Theatre Company in Barberton. {Website}
Where: Barberton High School, 555 Barber Rd., Barberton, OH 44203
Michaels' Camp Creativity
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. {Website}
Where: Michaels stores across Northeast Ohio
Old Trail School’s Summer Camp
Old Trail School’s Summer Camp (S’Camp) is returning for another great summer filled with sun, fun, friends and nonstop activities. {Website}
Where: 2315 Ira Rd., Bath, OH 44210
Peak Potential Therapy's Summer Camps for Children with Disabilities
Therapeutic day camp led by a speech-language therapist. Campers engage in structured learning activities in addition to daily field trips to generalize skills while focusing on social skills, communication, and emotional regulation. {Website}
Where: 7689 Sagamore Hills Blvd., Northfield, OH 44067
Pinnacle Sports Summer Camp
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. {Website}
Where: 313 Medina Rd., Medina, OH 44256
Skyhawks Virtual Sports Classes
Skyhawks is the country's leader in providing a safe, fun, and skill-based sports experience for kids between the ages of 4 and 14. {Website}
Where: Multiple Locations in Northeast Ohio
The Nest Early Learning Center Summer Camps
Summer Camps for children ages 3-5 offered during select weeks of the summer. {Website}
Where: The Nest Early Learning Center, located within First Christian Church, 3493 Darrow Rd., Stow, OH 44224
Think Tank to Shark Tank Youth Summer Day Camp
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. {Website}
Where: University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325
Tiger Kids Kung Fu Camp
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. {Website}
Where: The Teen Light Center, 3810 Ridgewood Rd., Copley, OH 44321
Tri-C Summer Camps
Cuyahoga Community College Summer Camps are designed for children ages 4-18. Whether your child is a young performer or a budding engineer, Tri-C Summer Camps will help them discover their passions and talents. {Website}
Where: Various Northeast Ohio Locations
US Baseball Academy Summer Camp
U.S. Baseball Academy provides young players with a unique opportunity to take their game to the next level. {Website}
Where: Multiple Locations in Northeast Ohio
University of Akron Esports Virtual Summer Camp
The University of Akron is hosting its second Esports Summer Camp – is the only camp of its kind in the entire Midwest – and they plan to deliver another great summer experience. {Website}
Where: Online and in person
Weathervane Playhouse Summer Camps
Theater and performing arts classes for both boys and girls held in Akron, OH. {Website}
Where: 1301 Weathervane Ln., Akron, OH 44313
Summer Camps at Western Reserve Academy
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. {Website}
Where: 115 College St., Hudson, OH 44236
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