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.
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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 7-14 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 – Aurora, Beachwood, Berea, Brecksville, Brunswick, Fairlawn, 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
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT – $20 OFF Your Summer Camp Registration with Code STEM20. Expires 4/15/25
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 well-trained 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 2025, in 1, 2, 4, 6, or 8 week sessions
Where: 4251 Delta Road S.W., Carrollton, OH 44615
Have a question? Want to learn more about the best summer camp in Ohio? Visit www.falconcamp.com or call (330) 627-4269.
Summer Day 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:
– Rotary Camp Rex Lake Day Camp: 4460 Rex Lake Dr., Akron, OH 44319
– Portage Trailblazers Day Camp: Happy Day School, 2500 Brady Lake Rd., Ravenna, OH 44266
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 best fits your child. {Website}
Where: Multiple Locations
Akron Artworks 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. {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. {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: Holczer-Waroquet Concert Hall, 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. {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, Overnight Camps, and Leadership Camps are offered. {Website}
Where: 8054 Calvin Rd., Ravenna, OH 44266
Camp Christopher
Camp Christopher provides campers with a world of adventure in nature, community, and spirit. A variety of programs and exciting activities are available for all ages, including persons with disabilities. {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
Camp JCC offers a traditional camp experience as well as a Pre-Teen Camp Track and a variety of specialty camps. Each week of traditional camp will have its own theme with corresponding daily activities. {Website}
Where: 750 White Pond Dr., Akron, OH 44320
Camp Riverwood
Team-building games, hands-on experiments, interactive Bible lessons, and more. {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. {Website}
Where: Multiple Locations
Childtime Learning Centers Summer Camp
Summer is filled with new adventures, hands-on activities, outdoor playtime, and more. The full-day experience is tailored to your child’s age—perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and K-5 students. {Website}
Where: Multiple Locations
City of Green Parks & Recreation’s Summer Day Camps/Theater Camp
Summer Day Camps for children are held at John Torok Community & Senior Center. Each week of camp features a different theme. {Website}
Where:
– Central Park Community Hall and Central Park Amphitheatre, 1383 Gray Fox Dr., North Canton, OH 44720
Classroom Antics
Classroom Antics offers STEAM-focused camps for kids ages 7-14. Using the latest STEAM technology, Classroom Antics sparks creativity in your child by using products kids love, like LEGO, Minecraft, Roblox, VEX, and Scratch. These STEAM summer camps inspire collaboration among campers while fostering new friendships. {Website}
Where: Multiple Locations
Code Galaxy {VIRTUAL}
Summer Camp offers kids a fun, week-long journey through the world of technology. {Website}
Where: Online
Code Ninjas
STEM focused summer camps for kids ages 5-15. Different themes each week from June though August. {Website}
Where: 5850 Darrow Road Hudson, OH 44236
Country Life Kids Camp
Country Life Kids Camp is a unique faith-based summer day camp available to children ages 7 (completed 1st grade) to 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. {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 tons of new camps with themes focusing on nature, music, art, space, sports, LEGOs, technology, and a few returning favorites (we see you Minecraft fans!). {Website}
Where: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114
Influencer Boot Camp
The day camp will offer high school students opportunities to learn from our Communication faculty, explore the university and city of Akron, produce multimedia content, and learn the ins and outs of social media management as a brand. {Website}
Where: The School of Communication at The University of Akron; Kolbe Hall, Akron, OH 44325
Mad Science Summer Camps
Led by a real Mad Scientist, Mad Science camps have been wowing young minds for 20+ years. {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
Old Trail School summer programs offer an exciting array of specialized camps for every interest. Each week features programs designed to present children with opportunities to explore, grow, play, and learn – all in the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. {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 Day Camp
The Pinnacle Sports Summer Day Camp, for boys and girls, offers sport-specific camps and traditional type summer camps. Traditional campers will have a ton of fun playing numerous games, making crafts, hiking on our land, and of course, every Friday is Water Day. Sport-specific camps are great for those who want focused training in the chosen sport/s over a short period of time. {Website}
Where: 313 Medina Rd., Medina, OH 44256
Tri-C Summer Camps
Cuyahoga Community College Summer Camps are designed for children of all ages. 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: 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
Northeast Ohio Summer Camp Guide – Hundreds of camps to choose from. Your kids won’t be bored this summer!
