Summer Camp Guide 2010:
Academic Fun & Fitness Camp
Lakeland Community College , Kirtland
440-914-0200
johnk@northcoasted.com
www.unschoolcamp.org
Academic
Special needs: ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, Asperger’s, autism and other
Coed, ages 6-18
$2,200/$1,200 for six weeks
Day. June 14-July 23
Expect the unexpected in this unique camp. It’s an exciting experience for campers with special learning needs. Campers gain new perspectives on learning while developing social skills, self-esteem, exercising, and basic reading and math skills. For ages 6-18 with learning differences –(ADD, ADHD, learning disabilities, dyslexia and Asperger’s syndrome).
Akron Fossils & Science Center
Truassic Park Adventure Camp
Copley
Sharon, 330-665-3466
kids@akronfossils.com
www.akronfossils.com
Traditional, academic
Coed, ages 5-11
$90 for four half days
Day. July 6-9, 13-16, 27-30, Aug. 3-6
At Truassic Park Adventure Camp, children are encouraged toward a love for science and the great outdoors. Our camps are safe and offer a fun environment where campers can create, explore, make new friends and make a mess. Registration forms can be found online. An informational meeting is set for 11 a.m. June 12.
Akron Metro Futbol Club
Copley Road Soccer Complex, Akron
Trisha Milford
www.akronmetrofc.org
Sports
Coed, ages 8-14
$100 per week or $180 for two weeks
Day. 8-11 years June 14-18, 12-14 years June 21-25, all ages June 28-July 2
Quality soccer programs for youth and young adults. Emphasis is placed on the development of players through in-house, academy, recreational, competitive and elite programs. Visit our open house from 5-9 p.m. June 11. Visit our Web site at www.akronmetrofc.org for more information.
Andrews Osborne Academy
Equestrian Camp & Summer Camp
Willoughby
Vance Linamen (sports) or Roxanne Rheinheimer (equestrian), 440-942-3600
vlinamen@andrewsosborne.org or rrheinheimer@andrewsosborne.org
andrewsosborne.org
Sports (dates TBD), academic, equestrian, special needs (dates TBD)
Coed, ages 9-14 boarding, 8-14 day
$700 for six boarding days, $140/week for day camp
Day/resident. Equestrian boarding: June 20-25, July 18-23, Aug. 8-13; day equestrian camp: weekly
Camp JCC
Akron
Tamar Sternfeld, 330-835-0052
tamar_sternfeld@shawjcc.org
www.shawjcc.org
Traditional, sports
Coed, preschool-10 th grade
Fees vary for one week
Day. June 14-Aug. 20
Are you looking to make memories that will last a lifetime, make new friends and have an incredible summer? Then join Camp JCC. From LEGO Camp to Cavaliers Camp to Arts Camp, Camp JCC has it all.
USA Chess Camp
Lake Ridge Academy, North Ridgeville
888-65CHESS
www.chesscamp.com
Coed, ages 5-16
Day. June 21-25 (morning, afternoon or all day)
Our staff is comprised of the finest children’s chess instructors. Beginners through advanced are welcome. Campers experience a fun-filled week while learning the skills needed to play casual and/or competitive chess. Tuition includes a t-shirt, a trophy, a chess board and pieces, and more. Group and sibling discounts are available.
Children’s Museum of Cleveland
Summer Discovery Camps
10730 Euclid Ave. ( University Circle), Cleveland
216-791-7114
camps@clevelandchildrensmuseum.org
www.clevelandchildrensmuseum.org
Early childhood education
Coed, ages 4-6
Members $99, public $115 (per week session), Lunch Bunch $10/day
Day. Eight one-week sessions begin June 21, 8:30 a.m.-noon (extended Lunch Bunch optional until 2 p.m.)
Summer Discovery Camps offer a fun-filled experience, from dinosaurs to super heroes.
Cleveland Soccer Academy Summer Camp
Lost Nation Sports Park, Willoughby
Coach Kaz, 440-602-4000, ext. 2
kaz@lnsportspark.com
www.clevelandsocceracademy.com
Sports
Coed, ages 7-18
$150 for one week, full day (9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.)
$110 for one week, half day (9-11:30)
Day. June 21-25, July 26-30
Work hard, play hard, have fun and develop soccer skills and winning confidence.
Your child will learn soccer in a challenging environment from our experienced staff of soccer professionals. Camps are directed by Ali Kazemaini, a 11-year professional player with the Cleveland Force and head men’s soccer coach at Cleveland State University.
Color Our Rainbow Academy
Akron
Gina Merlitii-Windows, 330-733-4212
gina@colorourrainbow.com
www.colorourrainbow.com
Traditional
Coed, 3-12 years
Day. June 7-Aug. 27
Color Our Rainbow offers a summer day camp that includes exciting and entertaining visitors, daily field trips, theme-related events, dance, music, karate, Spanish, swimming, computers, video games, outdoor games and sports, arts and crafts, hands-on science experiments and more. We provide breakfast, lunch and snacks daily.
Cuyahoga County Public Library
216-398-1800
www.cuyahogalibrary.org
Other
Cuyahoga County Public Library will offer a variety of activities this summer for all ages. Beginning June 5, register for the summer reading program, Books Ahoy. A series of free summer camps for ages 5-18 will be offered in areas of digital media, robotics, computer programming, careers, the arts and more.
Experience Waldorf Summer Sampler
Spring Garden Waldorf School , Copley
Amy Hecky, 330-666-0574
admissions@sgws.org
www.sgws.org
Academic, arts
Coed, grades 1-4
$175 for week
Day. June 21-25
Skilled Waldorf teachers will host “Experience Waldorf” the week of June 21-25 for children entering grades 1-4. A variety of classes will be experienced, including sign language, Spanish, woodworking, handwork and music. Spring Garden Waldorf School, 1791 Jacoby Road, Copley.
Family Karate
Mentor
Libby Hill, 440-255-7300
contactus@karatefamily.com
www.karate4family.com
Sports
Coed, ages 3-83
$199 for three months
Day. All summer
Spend the summer with a physical activity where you make new friends and learn something different. Try the martial arts for the summer. Family Karate has day and evening classes. There will be fun games and projects each week all summer long. This is a perfect family activity.
Fine Arts Association
Summer Theatre Arts Camps
Willoughby
Jeannie Fleming-Gifford, 440-951-7500, ext. 118 jfleminggifford@fineartsassociation.org
www.fineartsassociation.org
Theatre arts
Coed, grades 3-12 for Theatre Arts Camp (TAC) or grades 9-12 and 2010 high school grads for Young Actors Ensemble (YAE)
$430 plus $10 registration fee for TAC, $320 plus $10 registration fee for YAE
Day. TAC: June 21-Aug. 1 (9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday); YAE: June 22-Aug. 3 (1:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday)
TAC students study the theatrical aspects of music, dance, theatre and art in this fun, hands-on camp. A fully staged musical theatre production is presented the final weekend of camp. YAE emphasizes collaboration, creativity and professionalism as students learn acting, movement and vocal techniques, culminating with a showcase performance.
Gilmour Academy
Gates Mills
ganet.gilmour.org/camps/summer/10summer.html
Traditional, sports, enrichment
Coed, ages 3-18 (varies by camp)
Day. June 14-Aug. 13 (varies by camp)
Gilmour offers preschool, day, hockey, weekly, sports and lacrosse camps. Visit the Web site for dates, ages, contact information, applications and other forms, or online registration for each camp.
Goddard School
800-GODDARD, www.goddardschool.com
Akron , Karen Marinos, 330-665-3035
Avon , Janey O’Donald, 440-934-3300
Broadview Heights , Theresa Camloh, 440-740-1234
Chagrin Falls, Jim Nerpouni, 440-543-2889
Concord Township , Tina Turk, 440-350-1333
Hudson, Nancy Lutz, 330-653-3766
Independence , 216-525-2000
Jackson Township , Karen Marinos, 330-966-3793
Macedonia , Chris Lindley, 330-468-0488
Medina , Lisa Colant, 330-721-4400
Strongsville , Tracy Swanson, 440-238-4600
Twinsburg, Randy Lindley, 330-487-0394
Uniontown, Rick Beechy, 330-896-8611
Westlake , Peggy Todd, 440-892-2689
Traditional
Coed, ages 6 weeks-12 years (ages vary by location)
Cost varies
Discover how the Goddard School can make this summer your child’s best learning experience yet. Goddard provides a stimulating experience full of age-appropriate activities and oodles of fun. Goddard has a unique program and a safe and nurturing environment.
Great Summer Science Day Camps
Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland
Emily Fletcher, 216-621-2400
fletchere@glsc.org
www.greatscience.com
Coed, preschool to high school
$85-$230 for five days
Day. June 14-Aug. 20
Great Lakes Science Center ’s summer camps offer hands-on scientific exploration for young scientists, engineers and inventors from preschool to high school. Camp content is designed according to age level to ensure a quality experience. Week-long camps are downtown and at Laurel School. Sessions include admission to the science center and OMNIMAX film.
Hanna Perkins Center
Shaker Heights
Karen Goulandris, 216-929-0201
www.hannaperkins.org
Day. 9:30 a.m.-noon
Cooking Camp, ages 6-10, June 21-24. Roller Skating Camp, ages 5-10, June 28-July 1. Creative Arts, ages 4-5 and 6-8, July 5-8. Learn about and replicate different artists and their techniques. Woodworking Camp, ages 6-10, July 12-15. Robotics, ages 7-9, July 19-22 or July 26-29. Robotics, ages 10-12, Aug. 2-5 or Aug. 9-12.
Hattie Larlham Camps
Mantua
Karen Stoltzfus, 330-274-2272, ext. 3102
karen.stoltzfus@hattielarlham.org
www.hattielarlham.org
Special needs: autism, motor disabilities, developmental disabilities
Coed, ages 4-14
$75-150
Hattie Larlham hosts camps for children of various ages and abilities. Children spend their day in structured and unstructured activities designed to help them learn while they play. Sessions include summer, winter and spring breaks, in-service days and holiday.
Hawken Summer Programs
Lyndhurst and Gates Mills
440-423-2940
summerprograms@hawken.edu
www.hawken.edu/summer
Traditional, sports, academic
Coed, age 4 through grade 12
Day. Camps run at varying intervals between June 14 and July 23
There’s something for everyone at Hawken Summer Programs: day camps, boys’ sports camp, girls’ Lifetime Adventure Camp and a preschool camp. Summer Passport Camps provide children one-or two-week opportunities to explore, create, learn and have fun. Hawken Summer Studies is a six-week summer program of credit, review, preview and enrichment for students entering grades 6-12.
In The Woods Barn & Garden Center
Freedom (near Hiram)
Alisa L. Lassiter, 330-527-0021
horsesinthewoods@yahoo.com
www.horsesinthewoods.com
Riding
Child to adult
$10-$55 for one-hour, two-a-day program
Year round
In The Woods provides affordable horseback riding lessons on gentle, well-socialized, aged horses. Specializing in beginner through intermediate, we offer and encourage Western and English riding in a variety of settings: indoor and outdoor arenas, as well as trails. Badge programs, field trips, family or individual outings are available by the hour or by the day year-round.
Lake County YMCA Day Camp
Central Branch, Painesville
Elisa Hennies, 440-352-3303
ehennies@lakecountyymca.org
www.lakecountyymca.org
Coed, age 6 (going into first grade) to age 13 (going into eighth grade)
$100 members, $130 non-members for one week
Day. June 7-Aug. 20
Come join the Lake County Central Branch Day Camp this summer for plenty of fun and new friendships. Learn new skills in various areas, sing songs, swim, go on weekly trips and participate in weekly themed activities. We offer two-day, three-day or five-day options each week. YMCA camp builds character.
Lake County YMCA Day Camp
East End, Madison
Jacob Daling, 440-428-5125
jdaling@lakecountyymca.org
www.lakecountyymca.org
Coed, ages 6-14
$99 members, $130 non-members
Day. June 7-Aug 20
Give your children the experience of a lifetime. Our camp offers swimming lessons, arts and crafts, amazing weekly trips and traditional camp activities. Your children will run, jump, swim, play and sing their way to the best summer ever.
Lake County YMCA Day Camp
West End, Willoughby
Dale Stewart, 440-946-1160
dstewart@lakecountyymca.org
www.lakecountyymca.org
Sports
Coed, ages 4-14
$122/week
Day.
Our campers experience traditional camp activities including singing, hiking, swimming, crafts and more. We also exhibit educational programs that develop creativity, social skills and self-expression. Each week we take two field trips including Cedar Point and Kalahari; but our real strength lies in our tenured senior staff.
Lake Metroparks
various park locations
Registration department, 440-358-7275 or 800-669-9226 registration@lakemetroparks.com
www.lakemetroparks.com
Traditional
Coed, preschool-eighth grade completed
Cost varies for each camp
Day. Half day to a week
More than 70 camps are led by qualified staff at various park locations. Summer day camps offer fun and educational activities, field trips and an overnight campout for select camps. Day camps range from half day to full week. Sign up for Beach Adventure Camp by the day or week. Extended hours are available for most camps.
Lawrence Summer School
Broadview Heights
Douglas Hamilton, 440-526-0717 or 440-526-0003
admissions@lawrenceschool.org
www.lawrenceschool.org
Academic, special needs (learning disabilities and attention deficits)
Coed, entering grades 1-6
$850 for four-week session
Day. June 14-July 9
Lawrence Summer School is specifically suited to students in grades 1-6 who can benefit from extra instruction and attention due to a learning difference such as dyslexia or ADD/ADHD, or problems with organization and concentration. Academic remediation in the basic academic areas of reading, written expression, language arts and math are offered.
Mandel JCC Day Camps
Beachwood
April Golub, 216-831-0700
daycamps@mandeljcc.org
www.mandeljcc.org
Coed, 4 years-ninth grade
Cost varies per camp
Day. June 21-Aug. 13
In our fast-paced, tech-savvy world, kids need to un-plug, relax, have fun and just be kids. Full-time JCC camping professionals are committed to quality summer experiences for children in an environment enriched with Judaica. JCC Day Camps are intentionally designed with a progression of engaging and exciting programs. Extended care is available.
Old Trail School Summer Camp
Bath
330-666-1118, ext. 469
scamp@oldtrail.org
oldtrail.org
Traditional, sports, academic
Coed, ages 18 months-14 years
$350/week
Day. June 14-Aug. 6
Old Trail School’s Summer Camp (S’Camp) is held in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Campers choose from more than 80 offerings, half and full day. Transportation from Hudson and Brecksville is available, as well as extended day care and lunch.
Painesville Recreation’s Summer Camp
Chestnut Elementary School
440-392-5912
www.painesville.com
Coed, ages 6-13
$90-$100 a week, discounts available
Day. June 21-Aug. 6 (bonus Adventure Camp Aug. 9-13)
Painesville Recreation’s 2010 Summer Camp includes weekly trips, swimming, art, group games, playground time, gym time, board game time, elective activities, as well as a theme and special event.
Pinnacle Sport Summer Day Camp
Medina
Rich Garbinsky or Lea Burns, 330-239-0616
info@pinnaclesports.org
www.pinnaclesports.org
Sports
Coed, ages 6-12
$100 per week, $40 per day, $1,000 for the summer
Day. June 14-18, 21-25, 28-30, July 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30, Aug. 2-6
Pinnacle Sports Summer Day Camp offers eight sessions of sports instruction, athletic performance, character training and summer camp fun. Staff is experienced in summer camping, coaching and child development. Our goal is for young people to learn new skills, become part of a community and have fun. ACA accredited.
SMILE Summer Camp
Twinsburg
Holly Reimann, MACCC-SLP, 330-405-8776
contact@peakpotentialtherapy.com
www.SMILESummerCamp.com.
Special needs, autism and related disabilities
Coed, ages 4-18
$645/week
Day. Weekly sessions starting June 14
SMILE Summer Camp, Camp ABC or Camp Sunshine are fun day-camp experience for ages 3-18 with autism and related disabilities. These camps were developed to address IEP goals and play skills using speech therapy and recreational activities in community- and center-based activities with professional staff. Information and registration at www.PeakPotentialTherapy.com.
Summer at the Elms
Our Lady of the Elms
Keri Rusinko, 330-864-7210
krusinko@theelms.org
www.theelms.org
Traditional
Age 6 (going into first grade) to age 12 (going into sixth grade)
Day.
Summer at the Elms is heating up to actively engage all summer campers ages 6 through 12. Our mission is to create memorable learning experiences through hands-on activities. Our camp runs from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday (with before care beginning at 7:30 a.m. and after care until 6 p.m.).
University School
Shaker Heights and Hunting Valley
Debbie Linich, 216-831-2200, ext. 7366
dlinich@us.edu
www.us.edu
Traditional, sports, academic
Coed, K-12
Cost: $250-$1,275 for one to six weeks
Day. June 15-July 31
Campers can learn from University School coaches and teachers this summer at the school’s Shaker and Hunting Valley campuses. Choose from boys’ day camp, coed Space Rockets and Robots, Digital Dynamics Computer, Biz Wiz and writing camps, boys and coed sports camps, and coed academic classes for high school students. Register at www.us.edu.