Summer Camp Guide 2010:
Camper Incentive Funds Available
Non need based grants, up to $1000, are available to first time campers who attend qualifying Jewish overnight camps. This opportunity is sponsored by the Foundation for Jewish Camp, the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland and the Jewish Community Federation. To learn more and to apply please visit www.jewishcamp.org
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.
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.
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.
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.
Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio
800-852-4474
The magic of camp can be experienced in so many ways. From day camp to troop camping to resident camp, Girl Scouts offer a variety of camp experiences for every girl. Whether she wants to live in the outdoors or is spooked by bugs, Girl Scouts of North East Ohio has a camping opportunity for every Girl Scout.
Goddard School
800-GODDARD,
www.goddardschool.com
Avon, Angela Schmid, 440-934-3300
Broadview Heights, Theresa Camloh, 440-740-1234
Chagrin Falls, Jim Nerpouni,
440-543-2889
Independence, 216-525-2000
Medina, Lisa Colant, 330-721-4400
Strongsville, Melanie Adriance,
440-238-4600
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.
Hawken Summer Programs
Lyndhurst and Gates Mills
440-423-2940
summerprograms@hawken.edu
www.hawken.edu/summer
Traditional, sports, academic
Coed, 4 years through 12th grade
There’s something for everyone at Hawken Summer Programs. Hawken Day Camps offer day camps, boys’ Sports Camp, girls Lifetime Adventure Camp and a preschool camp. Summer Passport Camps provide children unique 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.
I D Tech
Case Western Reserve University
888-709-8324, www.internalDrive.com
Experience North America’s most reputable summer technology program. More than 100,000 kids and teens world-wide have learned to create video games, Web sites with Flash, digital movies, robots, 3D models, animation and more. Ages 7-17 enroll in these fun and challenging, weeklong, day and residential camps located at universities in the U.S. and Canada.
Camp JCC (Akron)
Tamar Sternfeld, 330-835-0052
tamar_sternfeld@shawjcc.org
www.shawjcc.org
Traditional, sports
Coed, preschool-10th grade, fees vary
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.
Mandel JCC Day Camps
Beachwood
April Golub, 216-831-0700
daycamps@mandeljcc.org
www.mandeljcc.org
Coed, 4 years-ninth grade, Cost varies
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.
Lake Erie Nature & Science Center
28728 Wolf Road, Bay Village
440-871-2900, info@lensc.org
www.lensc.org
Coed, ages 3-14, $125-$240
Day. June 7-Aug. 13
Your kids deserve special time to explore the great outdoors this summer. Day campers at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, from preschoolers to middle school students, hike trails to creek and lake, interact with live animals, launch rockets, grow plants and enjoy starry planetarium shows and tons of natural fun.
Lawrence Summer School
Broadview Heights
Douglas Hamilton, 440-526-0717
or 440-526-0003
admissions@lawrenceschool.org
www.lawrenceschool.org
Academic, special needs
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.
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
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.
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 .
Lake County YMCA Day Camp
West End, Willoughby
Dale Stewart, 440-946-1160
dstewart@lakecountyymca.org
www.lakecountyymca.org; coed, ages 4-14
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.
Lake Metroparks
Registration department,
440-358-7275 or 800-669-9226
registration@lakemetroparks.com
www.lakemetroparks.com
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
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.
Loyal Oak Lake Park
2678 S. Hametown Road, Norton
330-825-4343
www.loyaloaklake.com,
infor@loyaloaklake.com
We of fer a swimming and beach area with three docks, four diving boards and two slides for kids. Younger children can enjoy the fenced playground area for ages 7 and under. The older kids will love the recreation room equipped with pool tables, ping pong, electronic games and a juke box.
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.
Music For Young Children
Medina, Stow, Wadsworth
Mila Nicklow, 330-321-1241, mycclass@yahoo.com
Coed, Critters (5-6 years), Beethoven (7-10 years)
Fees vary
The Akron area has three MYC studios. Some offer summer camps for your little musician. Critters Come to Camp is an introduction to MYC for ages 5-6. Beethoven Comes to Camp is for ages 7-10. Other music camps are 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.