At Camp Countryside we offer over 30 camps, Lego, Pottery, Judo, NERF, Gymnastics, and Ninja Warrior just to name a few. So there truly is something for everyone. We are also blessed to have access to Countryside YMCA 230,000 sqft facility with several indoor swimming pools, gymnasiums, and a rock wall and over 40 acres of woods, hiking trails, and outdoor fields giving campers the best of both worlds with outdoor and indoor spaces no matter the weather.
Dates: May through August, 2026
Hours: 7:00am-5:30pm / Ages: 4-15
CAMP-A-PALOOZA is Greater Cincinnati’s most talked about summer camp experience! Why? Four words: Kids First Sports Center... 108,000 square feet of kids sports heaven! Every day is a themed, non–stop, in and outdoor adventure. From morning drop–off to evening pick–up, you’ll experience crafts, talent shows, water slides, sports instruction, science experiments, agricultural projects and more!
Dates: May 26-August 14, 2026 / Hours: 7am-6pm / Ages: 5-15 years of age
Activities: Swimming, Gymnastics, dance, soccer, tumbling, trampoline, Ninja, arts and crafts, gardening.
Experience a summer of theatrical fun and loads of performance opportunities. Summer Camp options include one-week theatre camps that focus on fun and theatre skills, one-week performance showcases that explore performance and storytelling techniques, and two-week performance academies that produce a show from start to finish. Camps are held at the Playhouse in Mt. Adams and Mason Community Center. Early bird pricing ends Feb. 28!
Dates/Hours: June 1 – July 31, 2026 / 9 am – 4 pm (before and after care available) / Ages: Entering 1st – 12th graders
Students will experience a fun creative introduction to dance while making crafts, costumes, props and headpieces that will inspire creativity beyond the studio. Each week will have a different theme. "K-Pop" Your Way to Ballet Camp: June 1-5, 9:30am-12:30pm / Work on your "Wicked" Dance Skills Camp: June 8-12, 9:30am-12:30pm / In the Jungle, The "Lion Kings" Dance Tonight Camp: July 27-July 31, 9:30am-12:30pm.
Dates: June & July 2026, Hours: 9:30am-12:30pm, Ages 3-7
Snapology's mission is to make STEAM learning fun! In our programs children are introduced to STEAM concepts through educational play. They're having so much fun they do not even realize how much they're learning! Additionally, Snapology programs are curated to build confidence, promote creativity, teamwork and social skills; and to develop problem solving and iterative learning skills.
Dates: All weeks in June and July, some weeks in August 2026
Hours: AM Camps, 9 am to 12 pm & PM Camps, 1 pm to 4 pm (8 am early drop off, 5 pm late pick up)
Ages: 4 to 14
Xavier University offers summer camps for all ages, including pre-college academic and residential programs like Summer in Cincy, STEAM@XU, and D’Artagnan's Business Academy, plus youth options such as Broadway Acting, HSPT Prep, and sports camps providing engaging learning experiences right here in Cincinnati.
Celebrating our 21st year as we continue to strive to make each day here their best day. We have a farm animal roundup and farm chores, which includes walking/ cleaning all the animals, shearing sheep, horseback riding lessons, hayrides to the fishing hole, archery, nature scavenger hunts, team building games, singing and skits! It’s simply nonstop fun on this fifth generation family farm. We pride that our campers never leave us and become junior counselors, then CITs and finally employed as staff Counselors! Make the best summer camp memories down on the farm! Register online!
Dates: June 11-12, June 18-19, June 25-26, July 9-10, July 16-17 / Hours: 9:45 am to 2:45 pm / Ages: 5-12
Camp-I-Can provides high-quality summer programming for children 4-12 years of age. As a “summer-bridging program” Camp-I-can provides project-based learning activities that promote children’s language, math and science skills. In addition, our group learning model helps children develop the skills necessary to manage their feelings and build positive relationships.
Dates: June 2nd – August 6th (Madisonville) and May 28th – August 8th (Westwood) Hours: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm / Ages: ages 4-12. *Four-year-olds must be scheduled to attend kindergarten in the upcoming school year.
ACA-accredited Camp at the J gives kids the best summer experience. From swimming and archery to arts & crafts, camp values and color wars, and much more, kids will create memories and form friendships to last a lifetime. Camp at the J's goal is to serve the whole child, supporting their physical and mental wellness, utilizing a holistic philosophy with MESSH and Advocate Programs. While Jewish cultural education is woven into the camp experience, families of all backgrounds are invited to have a summer of fun. Give your child a summer to remember at Camp at the J!
Dates: June 8 - August 7, 2026 / Hours: 9am - 4pm *Extended Care Available / Grades: K - 8
Camp MEE (Movement, Enrichment, Empowerment) is a health and wellness focused summer camp for youth ages 11-14. Camp MEE blends the fun and connection of summer camp with age-appropriate, engaging sessions on health and wellness. Topics include relationships, puberty, nutrition, mental health, financial literacy, substance use, social media safety, and movement.
2026 Camp Dates: June 1-5 (Dayton), June 22-26 (Springfield), July 27-31 (Cincinnati) / Ages 11-14