Cincinnati Summer Camps for Kids

Parents searching for summer camps in Cincinnati will find many options listed in Cincinnati Family̵7;s Summer Camp Guide. From traditional day camps to circus camps to art camps and more, there are programs for kids from 3 years old all the way through high school. When selecting a camp, consider the cost, hours, location, theme, activities and experience of the counselors.

  1. YMCA Camps

    • Traditional one-week day camps are offered all summer by YMCA branches throughout the greater Cincinnati area. Campers participate in activities that tie into the theme of the week, such as ̶0;Mystery Week,̶1; ̶0;Survivor̶1; and ̶0;Mystical Magic.̶1; The YMCA also offers one-week sports camps for kids who want to develop specific skills in sports such as basketball, flag football, volleyball and swimming.

      Camp hours and fees vary by location, but most have extended day care for working parents. YMCA members pay a discounted camp fee.

      YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
      1105 Elm St.
      Cincinnati, OH 45202
      513-362-9622
      cincinnatiymca.org

    Sports Camps

    • The Kids First Sports Center offers weeklong ̶0;Camp-a-palooza̶1; sessions for kids from kindergarten through seventh grade. Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, with extended care available. Lunch, a camp T-shirt and camp bag are included in the registration fee. Campers participate in activities such as gymnastics, swimming, arts and crafts, music, dance and team games. Each week̵7;s session includes a field trip to local attractions such as the Cincinnati Zoo, Coco Key Water Resort, Cincinnati Museum and Kings Dominion.

      Kids First also offers half-day camps for potty-trained children age 3 through kindergarten. Activities are tailored to their interests and abilities, and they feature in-house activities instead of off-site field trips.

      Kids First Sports Center
      7900 E. Kemper Road
      Cincinnati, OH 45249
      513-489-7575
      kidsfirstsports.com

    Science Camps

    • The Drake Planetarium & Science Center holds ̶0;LEGO Engineering Camps̶1; and ̶0;Science Adventure Camps̶1; for a variety of grade levels. Kids in kindergarten through second grade can sign up for a young builders camp where they will work on building towers and carnival machines. Other camp themes include robotics, architecture, engineering and amusement park science. Each session is three hours, but kids can attend two classes back-to-back to make it a full-day camp. Planetarium members receive a discount on camp registration fees. All camps are held at the Drake Science Center next door to the Planetarium.

      Drake Planetarium & Science Center
      2020 Sherman Ave.
      Cincinnati, OH 45212
      513-396-5578
      drakeplanetarium.org

    Theater Camp

    • Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park offers a Summer Theatre Day Camp for pupils from first through 12th grades, with classes taught by theater professionals. Each session ends with a performance for family members. Campers in first and second grade attend a one-week ̶0;creative dramatics̶1; camp for two hours per day, mornings or afternoons. All other grades complete a two-week session, with four hours of instruction each day in acting, improvisation, stage combat and movement and acting for television. Playhouse subscribers receive a discount, and a limited number of need-based scholarships are available. Each camper receives a free ticket to a future Playhouse performance.

      Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
      962 Mt. Adams Circle
      Cincinnati, OH 45202
      513-421-3888
      cincyplay.com

    2. Previous:

    Next:

    • How to Make Sea Urchin Crafts for Kids
      Exploring an underwater theme with your kids? Making a sea urchin is a great activity when you want to recreate animals that live in the ocean. Sea urchins are animals that resemble blobs of rubbery skin with tentacles swaying out all around them. Yo
    • Moving On: Your Nine-Year-Old’s Development
      You’ve been a parent for nine years. You’ve seen your child progress from a helpless infant to an increasingly independent child with their own personality, but don’t worry. Your son or daughter still needs your help to grow into a healthy, happy adu
    • How to Make Slime With Borax
      The next time your children are bouncing off the walls on a rainy day, you can make slime to entertain them and teach them something about science at the same time. When borax powder is mixed with white glue and water, it creates a polymer substance