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
Old Trail School’s Summer Camp 2018
Old Trail School’s Summer Camp is returning for another great summer filled with sun, fun, friends and non-stop activities in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Camp begins on Monday, June 11 and offers 150+ options for children (toddler – 15-years-old.) Our Summer Camp has been around for more than 40 years.
Register online by March 16 and receive a discount of $10 per camp.
Get Connected ... for Good ... at Camp Y-Noah
Over-night, equestrian, specialty and day camps area available 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 our branch and other locations near your home and work.
Classroom Antics Summer Tech Camps
Classroom Antics offers various Tech Camps across Ohio with topics including: LEGO Robotics, Video Game Design, Stop-Motion Animation, Minecraft and Computer Programing.
Use coupon code NEOFF10 to save $10 per camp (expires 4/30/18)
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.
- Meet new friends and so much more!
Camp Invention
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 in kindergarten through 6th grade to experience real-world problem solving, creative thinking, invention, and teamwork – all while having FUN!
Register on or before May 4, 2018 using promo code ThinkBig15 to receive $15 off the base price.
Ravenna Summer Camp
Ravenna Parks and Recreation Summer Playground Camp began in 1936 and over the past 82 years the program has expanded and continues to give excellent care, promoting social, physical, mental and intellectual growth.
Your child can expect: Fun Activities, Sports, Games, S.T.E.M, Swimming, Themed days, Art, Environmental learning, Awesome field trips & More!
For children Ages 5-15. Registration is taken until May 18, 2018
Summer Camps in Akron
8 Count Dance Studio Summer Camps
569 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd., Ste. A, Akron, OH 44319
8 Count Dance Studio, located in Green, OH serves children age 2-18 with programs ranging from preschool through pre-professional levels. In addition to providing excellent and comprehensive dance education, students are given opportunities in leadership, academic growth, community service, and character development.
330-495-0053
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Absorbent Minds Montessori School Summer Camp
Cuyahoga Falls Campus and Tallmadge Campus
Open to all past, current, and future SmarterKids and their siblings (2.5-9 years of age and fully potty-trained). Full-day camp with flexible schedule. Before and after care are both available.
(330) 922-8299
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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 from 9am until 12pm, but campers can create all day long!
(330) 983-9983
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Akron Fossils & Science Center Science Camps
2080 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Copley, OH 44321
Science-themed day camps for grades K-8.
(330) 665-DINO (3466)
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Aurora School of Music Summer Camps
211 S. Chillicothe Rd., Aurora, OH 44202
Located in Aurora, OH, the Aurora School of Music is a premier music school offering musical arts education to students of all ages in a variety of genres and styles. This summer ASM will host 4 week‐long camps: Musical Theater, Jazz, Rock and Chamber Music.
(844) MUSIC11
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Akron Women's Basketball Girls Individual Camp
James A Rhodes Arena, 373 Carroll St., Akron, OH 44325
The Akron Women's Basketball team is holding summer camps this June. Register on or before May 11 to receive a $30 Early Bird Registration discount. Additionally, UA employee discounts and group rates are available.
(330) 972-8274
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Akron Zoo Summer Camps
505 Euclid Ave., Akron, OH 44307
Designed for children (ages 2-15), each program includes a tour of the zoo, a chance to meet zoo staff and animal keepers, education animal encounters, a t-shirt, a keepsake photo (except Early Childhood), a daily snack, and a take-home craft.
(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 age 4-18, 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 ages 4-17 at various locations in the Cleveland and Akron areas. Activities include basketball, basketball officiating, and an All-Sports Camp, where kids sample a little bit of everything.
(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). Designed for children ages 4-13.
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Camp Asbury
10776 Asbury Rd., Hiram, OH 44234
Christian Camp offering programs for boys and girls entering grades 1-12. 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, we provide 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 designed for children ages 7-16. Day camp, residential camp, and family camp available. Whatever you 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 in kindergarten through 6th grade 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
Welcoming campers entering grades 1-9, grouped by age. Counselor-in-Training program is offered for those entering grades 9-11. The Summer Playhouse option is available for infants through rising Kindergarteners at the Mandel Early Childhood Education Center.
(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)
Over-night, equestrian, specialty and day camps are available at Camp Y-Noah, where confidence, camaraderie and all the camping craziness is set to make this the best summer ever for your child, ages. The Akron Area YMCA also offers county-wide summer day camp programs at our branch and other locations near your home and work.
(330) 376-1335
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Camp Rock Mill
Rock Mill Climbing, Yoga & Fitness, 677 Carroll St., Akron, OH 44304
Camp Rock Mill is a 3-day experience for young adventurers age 6-14 that builds confidence, teaches problem-solving skills, and encourages community and teamwork through the dynamic and fun sport of rock climbing.
(330) 222-6419
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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
Children age 5 and up participate in weekly themes, a variety of activities, and fun local field trips throughout the summer.
(844) 295-4446
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City of Green Parks & Recreation’s Summer Day Camps
5300 Massillon Rd., North Canton, OH 44720
Summer Day Camps held at Boettler Park for children ages 7-12. Each day, campers will get to experience two different themed activities. Topics include sports, martial arts, bookworm, and science experiments
(330) 896-6621
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Classroom Antics Summer Tech Camps
Multiple Locations in Northeast Ohio
Classroom Antics offers various Tech Camps across Ohio with topics including: LEGO Robotics, Video Game Design, Stop-Motion Animation and Computer Programming
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 offers sport instruction, athletic performance training, team building challenges, hands-on science activities, a young naturalist program, academic enrichment, and good old-fashioned summer camp fun – all rolled into one. Available to children ages 6-12.
(330) 723-5532
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Crown Point Ecology Center’s 24th Summer Farm and Science Camp
3220 Ira Rd., Bath, OH 44210
Now in our 23rd year, children ages 7-11 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 hike on closed trails only for CVEEC, experience the biodiversity of their national park, play gaga ball and other camp games, and have an incredible time making new friends and 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 for ages 3 through adult.
(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 for kids in preschool through high school. 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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The Illusion Factory Summer Camp
140 E. Market St., Akron, OH 44308
Summer Theater Camp in Akron.
(330) 376-5700
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Let's Paint Summer Art Camp
9945 Vail Dr., Twinsburg, OH 44087
Kids age 5-10+ participate in fun painting and art and crafts.
(330) 221-3923
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LifeCenter Plus Kids Summer Camp
5133 Darrow Rd., Hudson, OH 44236
Day camp designed for children age 5-15. Campers will 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. For boys and girls in 1st-6th grades. Mad Science also offers a “junior” camp for children ages 4-6.
(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. Designed for boys and girls ages 7-17.
(330) 848-3708
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MEDCAMP at Northeastern Ohio Medical University
4209 State Road 44, Rootstown, OH 44272
Three-day intensive immersion experience for children who have completed eighth grade at the time of MEDCAMP (other restrictions apply). Participants spend three days at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED).
1 (800) 686-2511
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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. Kids can get their faces painted on Fridays. Camp takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from June through July.
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 is proud to hold week-long rock camps for ages 8 and up 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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Ohio Conservatory of Ballet Princess Camp
4858 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44319
ExDive into mystical worlds as we read classic fairytales, dance across the ballroom and make enchanting crafts! Snack and crafts will be provided for all princesses and princes who attend. We would love to see all royals ages 4-7 in the best royal attire for our 5-day camp!
(330) 497-3288
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Old Trail School’s Summer Camp
2315 Ira Rd., Bath, OH 44210
Old Trail School’s Summer Camp is returning for another great summer filled with sun, fun, friends and non-stop activities in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Camp begins on Monday, June 11 and offers 150+ options for children (toddler – 15-years-old.) Our Summer Camp has been around for more than 40 years.
(330) 666-1118, ext. 469
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Peak Potential Summer Camps for Children with Disabilities
Peak Potential Therapy, 8984 Darrow Rd., Suite 2-289, Twinsburg, OH 44087
S.M.I.L.E. SUMMER CAMP™ is a Therapeutic day camp designed for children with disabilities from the ages 3-13. 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 5 children per week.
(440) 424-5855
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Pinnacle Sports Summer Camp
313 Medina Rd., Medina, OH 44256
Sports camps for children ages 5-13 with topics including soccer, baseball/softball, basketball, and more.
(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 entering kindergarten through 10th grade. Breakfast and lunch are included.
(330) 297-2159
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Salvation Army Summer Enrichment Program
190 S. Maple St., Akron, OH 44302
Salvation Army’s unique opportunity for children ages 5 to 12 years to enjoy summer filled with adventure, learning, fun. Children experience STEM, music, arts, and agriculture programming. Beginner/intermediate levels, weekly field trips. Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snack provided daily.
(330) 434- 7432
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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 between the ages of 3-12. 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. Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten Camp is for boys and girls, Elementary School Camp is for boys and girls going into grades K-2, and Summer Scholars Camp and Sports Camps are for girls going into grades 4-12. 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 in K-6th grades.
(330) 753-6910
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Tiger Kids Kung Fu Camp
The Teen Light Center, 3810 Ridgewood Rd., Copley, OH 44321
Kung Fu camp for Future & Tiger Kids aged campers! (ages 4 to 6 Half Day & ages 7 to 12 Full Day). This camp is designed for our campers to: have a lot of Summer Fun, make New Friends and learn New Kung Fu Skills.
Email: info@victorydefensesystems.com
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US Baseball Academy Summer Camp
Multiple Locations in Northeast Ohio
(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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