Parents 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, OH, and the surrounding areas, including details on virtual and in-person summer camps for kids.
Featured Summer Camps in Akron
Girl Scouts of North East Ohio Summer Camps
Summer is just around the corner, and it’s time to start planning your girl’s next big adventure. The best part is, all girls are welcome – no Girl Scout experience necessary!
Girl Scouts are a force of nature. They were meant for outdoor adventures.
Your girl is ready to rediscover the world – to disconnect from technology and embrace the freedom of the woods, the sky and water.
If she loves science, Candyland may be the perfect Week-long Day Camp for a master chef in the making; or To the Moon and Mars may be the Resident Camp for the astronaut in training in your life. Whichever camp themes she chooses, fun is sure to follow!
For more information visit Gsneo.org/camplife or call Customer Care at 800-852-4474.
Camp Invention STEM Summer Camp
Inspire your child’s creativity and watch their confidence soar with our all-new Camp Invention® program, Wonder!
When this nationally acclaimed program comes to your town, campers in grades K-6 will team up with friends for hands-on, open-ended STEM fun.
They’ll build their own mini skate park, become an imaginative event planner, launch their own pop-up business and transform a robot into a stuffie! Each experience is designed to spark curiosity, build persistence and create an unforgettable summer.
Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot!
Early Bird Discount -> Use promo code SUM25 by 3/30 to save $25.
Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Summer Camps
Ready for summer? Tri-C Summer Camps are ready for you!
Whether your child is a young performer or a budding engineer, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Summer Camps will help them realize their full potential.
Choose from more than 30 camps for ages 4-18, featuring:
- Creative Arts Academy: Offering dance, photography, vocal arts, strings and JazzFest Academy.
- Nuts and Bolts Academy: Providing an opportunity to design and create objects using state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and build your own drone.
- Recreation: Presenting co-ed basketball and volleyball at our Western Campus.
- Black Rocket Camps: Focusing on coding, game design and programming to inspire your child’s creativity.
Virtual and in-person camps are available.
Visit tri-c.edu/summercamps for descriptions and registration.
Classroom Antics - STEAM Summer Camps
LEARN WHAT YOU LOVE! If your child likes LEGO, Minecraft, or coding, they are going to love becoming a creator in a Classroom Antics summer camp!
Classroom Antics is an educational enrichment provider offering fun, STEAM-focused programs for kids 6-14 years old. Weeklong summer camps are offered in a variety of STEAM activities, including video game design, robotics, animation, video production, and coding. Attend half-day or full-day in a location close to home – Beachwood, Berea, Brecksville, Brunswick, Fairlawn, Hudson, Solon, and Westlake.
Classroom Antics programs are uniquely different from other STEAM programs.
- Professional educators – teachers with classroom experience
- Small class sizes – 12 students max per class
- Dedicated materials & equipment – 1:1 student to equipment ratio
- Close to home – most programs within a 15-minute drive
- Fun, safe, social, and respectful environment
Challenge Island® Summer Camp 2023
Challenge Island is where engineering meets imagination!
Our fun filled camps inspire creative problem solving as children embark on unique “island” adventures, working in teams to complete STEM/STEAM-based challenges using only the materials in their treasure chest and their own creativity to build structures, create games, explore chemistry and more.
Challenge Island provides kids with a much-needed break from screens and electronics as they take on the STEAM challenges and freely go in any direction they choose. Every child is appreciated for what they bring to the team as they put their creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, problem solving and communication skills to work.
Challenge Island is a one-of-a-kind S.T.E.A.M. enrichment program full of hands-on fun, centered around a variety of pop-culture themed camps like wizardry, animals, slime, arcade games, and travel.
There is something for every child at Challenge Island!
Learn more and register at www.challenge-island.com/neo
Premier Martial Arts Cleveland Summer Special
Now is the time to enroll your child in martial arts classes at Premier Martial Arts!
Summer Eight Week Special -> Eight weeks of martial arts classes over the summer for only $198. The first 50 students to enroll receive a FREE Official Karate Uniform! ($69 Value)
Learning and growing should not stop during the summer time! Register your child today.
Overnight Camps Worth Driving For
Falcon Camp: Ohio's Premier Summer Camp
Are you ready for a summer of fun, activities, and friends?
Falcon Camp is Ohio's premier overnight camp, and we are ready for you! We are intentionally small, giving campers the opportunity to learn new skills, make new friends, and try new activities in a supportive environment.
Our program is designed by experts, implemented by the best staff, and loved by campers all over Ohio and the world! If you are ready for a summer to remember, Falcon Camp is the place to be! We are filling up fast, so register now to get the session of your choice!
When: Summer 2023
Where: 4251 Delta Road S.W. Carrollton, OH 44615
Have a question? Want to learn more about the best summer camp in Ohio? Visit falconcamp.com or call (330) 627-4269.
Camp Fitch YMCA
At Camp Fitch, our Summer Camp provides kids aged 6–17 with a holistically safe community where they discover friendship and achievement. Kids feel like they belong here among our highly committed and caring staff.
Our gorgeous and well-maintained site on the shore of Lake Erie has been our setting for over a century. A transformative Fitch experience is among the most important a child can have to develop independence and self-confidence.
We have several experiences for your kids in our Summer Camp program depending on age and interest. Cast off the bowlines and come dream, discover, and explore at Camp Fitch!
Summer Camps in Akron, OH
Akron Area YMCA / Akron Rotary Camp
Akron Rotary Camp offers several camping programs. The children's Overnight Camp is geared towards children with disabilities ages 6-17. Day camp is offered to campers ages 6-21; campers enjoy traditional camp activities while spending each night at home. {Website}
Where: 4460 Rex Lake Dr., Akron, OH 44319
Akron Area YMCA / Camp Y-Noah
YMCA Camp Y-Noah is a traditional Summer Camp nestled in 250 acres of woodlands surrounding a 30-acre lake. Try new activities, find your passion, and light the Fires of Friendship. Camp Y-Noah offers a variety of programs and experiences for all ages. {Website}
Where: 815 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Green, OH 44216
Akron Area YMCA / Summer Day Camps
The Akron Area YMCA offers eight different locations for Summer Day Camp programs. Check out the programs at each location below to find the program that fits best for your child. {Website}
Where: Multiple Locations
Akron Artwork's Summer Art Adventure Camps
Each week features a different theme, and full-day, half-day, and extended-day options are available. Each day artists build on their experiences with different art mediums. Ages 7-14. {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 educational animals up close, talking with zoo staff, and making crafts. Activities may vary by theme. Ages 6-16. {Website}
Where: 505 Euclid Ave., Akron, OH 44307
Aurora School of Music Summer Music Camp
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 Family Camp options are 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 some favorite camp activities. With 450 acres of property to explore, Camp Asbury provides the perfect outdoor classroom to learn about the natural world that we are immersed in. Grades 1-12. {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. Day Camps (grades 1-5), Overnight Camps (grades 3-12), and Leadership Camps (grades 9-12) are offered. {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
Camp JCC – Shaw JCC of Akron
Choose the Traditional Camp (grades 1-5) experience or the Pre-Teen Camp Track (grades 6-8). Each week will have its own theme with corresponding daily activities, and Friday FUN Days are back with cook-outs, inflatables, popsicles, face painting, temporary tattoos, and more. {Website}
Where: 750 White Pond Dr., Akron, OH 44320
Camp Riverwood
Team-building games, hands-on experiments, interactive Bible lessons, and more. Open to kids 5 years old (by June 9)-completed 4th grade. {Website}
Where: Riverwood Chapel, 1407 Fairchild Ave., Kent OH 44240
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 (search locations here)
Challenger Sports Soccer Camp
Challenger Sports offers a complete range of summer camps all providing quality instruction from coaches who care about your child. Ages 2-21. {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
City of Green Parks & Recreation’s Summer Day Camps
Summer Day Camps for children are held at John Torok Community & Senior Center. Each week of camp features a different theme. Ages 4-12. {Website}
Where: Central Park, 1795 Steese Rd., Uniontown, OH 44685
Classroom Antics
STEAM-focused camps for kids ages 6-14. {Website}
Where: Multiple Locations
Code Galaxy {VIRTUAL}
For kids from elementary to high school (ages 7-15). Camps offer Minecraft Game Development, Python Coding, Roblox game creation, making Scratch animations, Mobile App Development, and Intro to Cybersecurity. {Website}
Where: Online
Country Life Kids Camp
Country Life Kids Camp is a unique faith-based summer day camp available to children ages 7 (completed 1st grade)-13. All activities are outdoors in the open air. Campers enjoy weekly themes and special events, and parents can CHOOSE one of the two physical activity tracks. {Website}
Where: 7003 W. Smith Rd., Medina, OH 44256
Crown Point Ecology Center’s Summer Farm & Science Camp
Crown Point is home to 115 acres of living outdoor classrooms, including diverse ecosystems, wetland habitats, woodlands, and more. Summer Farm and Science Camp is an educational and interactive mix of outdoor exploration, investigation, gardening, and sustainability lessons that keep campers entertained all week. Options are offered for children ages 5-8 and in grades 2-8. {Website}
Where: 3220 Ira Rd., Bath, OH 44210
E-Sports Camp / The University of Akron
Week-long Day and Overnight Camps offered (all skill levels) are open to middle and high school-aged children ages 12-17. {Website}
Where: The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325
Great Lakes Science Center's Camp Curiosity: Summer Day Camps
Campers can experience hands-on robotics workshops, learn about engineering through LEGO bricks, be inspired by animal science, and more. Boys and girls entering grades K-6 in fall 2023. {Website}
Where: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114
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
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
Summer programs represent an exciting array of specialized camps for every interest. Each week offers programs designed to present children, ages 3-14, with opportunities to explore, grow, play, and learn — all in the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Full and half-day options are available. {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, ages 6-16, 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 Day Camp
The Pinnacle Sports Summer Day Camp, for boys and girls ages 6-13, is a traditional summer camp; each week is packed with all the different sports we offer. Campers will have a ton of fun playing numerous games, making crafts, hiking on our land, and of course, every Friday is Water Day. Sports Specific Instructional Camps are also offered. {Website}
Where: 313 Medina Rd., Medina, OH 44256
The Nest Early Learning Center Summer Camps – TBA for 2023
Summer Camps for children ages 3-5 are 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
Tiger Kids Kung Fu Camp – TBA for 2023
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. Volleyball and basketball camps are also available. {Website}
Where: Multiple Locations
US Baseball Academy Summer Camp
Young players of all ages and all ability levels. A unique opportunity to take their game to the next level. USBA camps feature age-specific sessions with instruction tailored for each ability level. {Website}
Where: Multiple Locations
Weathervane Playhouse Summer Camps – TBA for 2023
Weathervane’s Summer Theatre Academy 2022 offers a wide variety of camps focusing on acting, storytelling, musical theatre, dance and more! Camps range from one- to two-week sessions, with each ending in a final presentation. Ages 5-17. {Website}
Where: 1301 Weathervane Ln., Akron, OH 44313
Summer Camps at Western Reserve Academy – TBA for 2023
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. Pioneer a magical summer with camps that explore all areas of interests — theater, tennis, digital fabrication, adventure, coding, basketball, magic, Minecraft, and more! Ages 6-13. {Website}
Where: 115 College St., Hudson, OH 44236
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