Kids love summer camp and parents love that camps help keep their kids active and learning while school is out of session. Below you’ll find a list of Summer Camps in Canton, OH, and the surrounding areas, including details on virtual and in-person summer camps for kids.
Featured Summer Camps in Canton
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.
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.
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 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 Canton, 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
Bricks 4 Kidz LEGO Summer Camps
LEGO Summer Camps with different themes {Website}
Where: Multiple Locations
Camp CHOF
A beautiful, 40-acre camping and recreational facility conveniently located within a mile of US 30 in Dalton, OH. Summer camps for every age level (entering 3rd grade through exiting 12th grade) combine exciting activities and the study of God's Word. {Website}
Where: 1820 Deerfield Ave. NW, Dalton, OH 44618
Camp Fredrick
Summer camp offers a safe and nurturing environment for campers to learn new skills, grow in spirit, and make life-long friends. Creek stomping, hiking, Bible studies, games, team building, archery, swimming, zip-lining, and more are offered each week at camp. Offering traditional and high adventure programming from kindergarten through high school. {Website}
Where: 6996 Millrock Rd., Rogers, OH 44455
Camp Wakonda
Camp Wakonda is a Christian summer camp that encourages children to grow in their emotional and spiritual health in the Christian community. Play games, tell stories, and grow as a community of faith one week at a time. For campers finishing grades K-12. {Website}
Where: 5045 Dyewood Rd. SW, Sherrodsville, OH 44675
Camp Invention
Campers in grades K-6 will collaborate with friends in hands-on, open-ended STEM challenges. {Website}
Where: Multiple Locations
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
Canton Museum of Art Summer Art Camp
Offering both online and in-person summer camps with new changes for your student’s safety. Come explore your creative side! {Website}
Where: 1001 Market Ave., North Canton, OH 44702
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
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
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
McKinley Museum Summer Science Camps – TBA for 2023
Science Camp brings the world of science to students (grades 1-5). {Website}
Where: 800 McKinley Monument Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44708
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
Pegasus Farm Summer Art Programs
Pegasus Farm offers a variety of summer art classes that explore painting, ceramics, 3D sculpture, and fiber art. Ages 8-18. {Website}
Where: 7490 Edison St. NE, Hartville, OH 44632
Pegasus Farm Summer Equestrian Programs
Hands On Horses, Horsin' Around, and Equestrian Vaulting Camp options. Ages 6-18. {Website}
Where: 7490 Edison St. NE, Hartville, OH 44632
Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp
Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp, a Christian Summer Camp located in the beautiful Mohican Wilderness Area, is dedicated and called by God to the growing and nurturing children ages 8-17. For 70 years, the camp aims to build character and confidence in the lives of children while providing lifelong memories, authentic friendships, and an undeniable sense of God's love. {Website}
Where: 4654 Pleasant Hill Rd., Perrysville, OH 44864
Summer Adventure Day Camp at Beech Creek Gardens – TBA for 2023
Children ages 7-12 will experience enriching activities designed to spark their curiosity and creativity. Each week, campers will spend the day learning about a different topic from a master naturalist. {Website}
Where: 11929 Beech St. NE, Alliance, OH 44601
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
YMCA of Central Stark County / Camp Tippecanoe
Tippecanoe is a traditional camp for boys and girls that puts Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body. There is something for every type of camper – the rookie camper, the horse enthusiast, the adventure chaser, the aspiring artist, the water lover, and the outdoor lover. Camp options are offered for ages 6-17. {Website}
Where: 81300 Stewart Rd., Tippecanoe, OH 44699
YMCA of Central Stark County / Summer Camps
Campers build their stories together each week as they compete, create, and rediscover summer! From swimming to field trips to spontaneous dance parties, each week is packed full of surprises and fun! Options are available for children entering grades K-8 (age groups vary by location). {Website}
Where: Multiple Locations
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