SW Ohio Summer Camps Your Kids Will Love

Check out these SW Ohio Summer Camps and Programs your kids will love!

Camp-A-Palooza at Kids First Sports Center

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!

Phone: (513) 489-7575
Address: 7900 East Kemper Road Cincinnati, OH 45249
Camp Dates: May 26-August 14, 2026

Virtual Camp Fair Page: Camp-A-Palooza at Kids First Sports Center

Falcon Camp

Recognized throughout the midwest as Ohio’s premier summer camp since 1959. Beautiful lakefront setting, talented experienced staff and wide variety of activities. Campers choose own schedules within general framework. Most of all it’s great fun! Special intro for 6-10 year olds. ACA accredited. At Falcon, ‘Good Things Happen by Design.

Phone: (216) 991-2489
Address: 4251 Delta Rd SW, Carrollton, OH 44615
Camp Dates: June 14 -August 8, 2026 in 1,2,4,6 or 8 week sessions
Ages: 6-16

Virtual Camp Fair Page: Falcon Camp

Camp Countryside 

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. Make new friends, learn new skills, and have some serious fun while at camp!

Phone: (513) 932-1424
Address: 1699 Deerfield Road, Lebanon, OH
Camp Dates: May 26th – August 14th, 2026

Virtual Camp Fair Page: Camp Countryside

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s Summer Theatre Camp and Performance Academy

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!

Address: 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati
Phone: (513) 421-3888
Camp Dates: June 1 – July 31, 2026; 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (before and after care available)

Virtual Camp Fair Page: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

Kids Summer Dance Camp with Hairston School of Dance

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.

Address: 4329 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH
Camp Dates: June & July 2026

Virtual Camp Fair Page: Kids Summer Dance Camp

Snapology of West Chester

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.

Phone: (513) 988-7363
Primary Camp Location: inside The WEB Extreme Entertainment
Camp Dates: All weeks in June and July, some weeks in August

Virtual Camp Fair Page: Snapology of West Chester

Xavier Summer Programs

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.

Address: 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH
Camp Dates: Summer 2026

Virtual Camp Fair Page: Xavier Summer Programs

CincyNature Camp

Virtual Camp Fair Page: CincyNature Camp

Know Theatre Summer Camp: The Road to Oz

Over 4 weeks, students grades 3 – 12 work together to devise and perform their own original 90-minute theatrical production. Learning vital theatre and life skills like collaboration, coordination, acting, and playwriting, with 4 performances on the Know MainStage. This year’s theme is “The Road to Oz.” $450. Scholarships available.

Address: 1120 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH
Phone: (513) 300-5669
Camp Dates: July 6 – August 2, 2026

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio Camps

Day AND overnight camps at three 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. Email [email protected] for questions.

Phone: (888) 350-5090
Address: Multiple locations
Camp Dates: Weekly, June 7 – July 24, 2026

Virtual Camp Fair Page: Girl Scouts of Western Ohio Camp

Cincinnati Reds Baseball Camp

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.

Phone: (855) 846-7337
Address: 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH
Camp Dates: Multiple Weeklong Options

Theatre Summer Camp with Cincy Shakes

Whether it’s your first time under the spotlight or you’re already a budding thespian, Theatre Summer Camp with Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is the ideal playground for artistic growth, forging friendships, and pure fun. We offer dynamic in-person programs for students in grades 1-12, tailored for those seeking an exciting and rewarding theatrical adventure this summer. Dive into a world of creativity and discover more about our programs online.

Phone: (513) 381-2273
Address: 1195 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH
Camp Dates: June and July

Virtual Camp Fair Page: Cincy Shakes

Summit Summer

The Summit Country Day School welcomes students from the tri-state area to enjoy summer on our Hyde Park campus. With programs for children ages 3 through Grade 12, parents can take comfort in knowing that their child is exploring their curious nature, enjoying time with friends, and exploring a new topic or hobby. Both full-day and half-day camps are available. Registration now open!

Phone: (513) 871-4700 Ext: x369
Address: 2161 Grandin Rd., Cincinnati, OH
Camp Dates: June 1- July 31, 2026

Virtual Camp Fair Page: Summit Summer

YMCA of Greater Cincinnati Day Camp

Overnight, day and specialty camps at the Y are all about discovery. Kids have the opportunity to explore nature, find new talents, try new activities, gain independence, and make lasting friendships and memories. And, of course, it’s fun too! Offerings include Themed Day Camps, Preschool Camps, Teen Camps, Counselor-in-Training programs, and Specialty Camps.

Phone: (513) 310-1937
Address: Multiple locations throughout the city
Camp Dates: May – August

Virtual Camp Fair Page: YMCA of Greater Cincinnati 

Dayton Ballet School

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.

Phone: (937) 535-5451
Address: 140 North Main St. 4th Floor, Dayton, OH
Camp Dates: Various dates from June 15- August 1, 2026

Virtual Camp Fair Page: Dayton Ballet School

Goldfish Swim School

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: Kenwood: 8261 Pine Rd. | West Chester: 7058 Ridgetop Dr. | Anderson: 8253 Beechmont Ave.
Dates: Summer 2026