Camp WAVE combines learning and exploration with animal ambassadors through entertaining programming that engages young learners in the aquatic world. Camps are hosted at the WAVE Education Center at Newport on the Levee, with daily trips to the Newport Aquarium to experience the wonder of aquatic creatures first-hand. Â
2026 Camp Dates: Camps run March 21-27, and June-July / Hours: 8am-5pm (includes before and after care) / Ages: Kindergarten- 8th Grade
Cincinnati Reds Camps enter their 15th summer season hosting ballplayers ages 6-14. Camps run M-F, 9-3pm. These weeklong camps include 30hrs of instruction, a full Reds uniform, four tickets to a Reds game, VIP trip to Great American Ball Park, and a Q&A with a Reds player.
Dates: May through August 2026
Locations vary per camp. Register today!
Summer happens outside at Cincinnati Nature Center. Our award-winning camp blends nature, active play, and hands-on exploration to foster growth, connection, and long-lasting summer memories. Register early as camps fill up fast! Â Â
Camp Dates: June 1 - August 7 / Hours: Vary by program / Ages: 3-15
Dayton Ballet School offers diverse summer ballet experiences, including a Junior Intensive, Summer Intensive, weekly summer sessions, Creative Movement classes, Adult Ballet, and three themed dance camps. These programs provide engaging training opportunities for dancers of all ages, combining technique, creativity, and fun throughout the summer.
Camp Dates: Various dates from June 15- August 1, 2026
The award-winning art ambassadorial program for young people, Docentitos Academy, trains youths ages 9-12 years to be Weston Art Gallery docents. During this fun-filled, two-week summer camp, students meet the artists and go behind the scenes of an exhibition to learn the inspiration and installation work that goes into creating a show. Upon graduating, students lead tours of the gallery's summer exhibitions.
Orientation: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 / Classes: June 20-July 2, 2026
From performance-focused camps and our one-of-a-kind technical theatre intensives to our new inclusive improv camp, students from all interests and abilities have a variety of opportunities to connect with and learn from world-class theater professionals both on and off the stage. Â Â
Camp Dates: June 8–July 17, 2026 / Hours: 9:00 am–4:30 pm, Monday-Friday/ Ages: 8-19
Day AND overnight camps at five locations, plus travel camps for girls in grades 8-11. Not a member? Not a problem—Girl Scout camp is open to all girls! Come experience the magic of camp—the joy of making new friends, bravely trying new adventures, and discovering the amazing wonders of nature. Â
Type of Camp: Day AND Overnight Camp, Dates: Weekly, June 7 - July 24, 2026 / Hours: Varies / Ages: Girls currently in grades K-11 / Gender of Campers: Girl
Goldfish Swim School’s unique Jump Start Clinics are swim classes designed for families looking to get their kids water-ready in a hurry. Swimmers can make one month of progress in just one week! JSC are four or five consecutive days of 30-minute swim classes. These lessons focus on everything from teaching the fundamentals of water safety to fine-tuning stroke technique. Use the promo code SWOHIOPARENT to get 20% off your first week of Jump Start Clinics!
3 Locations:Â Kenwood:Â 8261 Pine Rd. | West Chester:Â 7058 Ridgetop Dr. | Anderson:Â 8253 Beechmont Ave.
Dates:Â Summer 2026
Explore the outdoors at Aullwood Audubon during our full day summer camps for ages 5-10. Each week is a new theme offering campers new experiences, knowledge, and adventure all summer long! Before and after care are Monday-Friday, 8am-9am and 4p-5:30pm. Fees and information are available during the registration process. 7-890-7360,Â
Camp Dates: June 8 – August 7 (no camp the week of June 29 – July 3), 2026 / Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Enjoy unforgettable historical adventures at Heritage Village Museum! Explore historic trades during Past Professions Camp, bring classic stories to life in Timeless Tales Camp, and hone leadership skills in Junior Docent Training Camp. This is a unique opportunity for kids to discover history in exciting new ways.
Dates: Past Professions: Jul. 20-24, 2026, Timeless Tales: Jul. 27-31, 2026, Junior Docent Training Camp: Aug. 3-7, 2026