Fun is at the heart of SNC! In our beautiful natural setting, we combine adventure, learning, and kindness to support each camper’s growth. Our nurturing community helps first-time campers feel confident, make friends easily, and try new activities. At SNC, every child is encouraged to be their true selves—maybe that’s why 92% of our campers return each summer. It’s a place where joy and belonging come naturally.

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North Springfield, PA
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Camp Fitch's century-old, classic sleep-away summer camp on Lake Erie provides boys and girls aged 6 to 16 with a holistically safe, values-driven community where they discover friendship, achievement, and belonging on 425 acres along Lake Erie.

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Serving children with diabetes for nearly 100 years. All diabetes supplies and equipment included. Financial Aid available. Experienced physicians oversee the care of each camper. A registered dietitian plans & supervises well-balanced meals. 72 wooded acres includes pool & Founders Lake.

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YMCA Camp Willson
Bellefontaine, OH

For more than 90 years, campers have come to Willson to swim, boat, sleep under the stars, ride horses, and enjoy the outdoors. These children have left with much more...independence, confidence, great memories, and lasting friendships.

Summer Enrichment Program
Fairlawn, OH

Total Education Solutions (TES) aims to fulfill our community’s need for inclusive education programs and teach children how to thrive in their environments and within their individual abilities while promoting friendships and social

Equi-Valent Riding Center Summer Riding Camp
Delaware, OH

Horseback riding day camp. English and Western skills and games. Arts and Crafts, Fishing, Hiking.

Courageous Acres
Whitehouse, OH

Courageous Acres is an inclusive camp for individuals with (and without) disabilities. We have week-long sessions of day camp (ages 5-18) and overnight camp (16+).

Metro Parks Nature Adventure Camp
Westerville, OH

Metro Parks' Nature Adventure Camps are designed to provide Central Ohio youth with the opportunity to discover and experience nature in an engaging, hands-on group setting. Campers will participate in fun outdoor activities, crafts and games. Metro Parks has been offering week-long day camp sessions since 1997. Programs are available for children in preschool through ninth grade.

Central Ohio Golf Academy (COGA)
Delaware, OH

COGA offers Online Video Academy, COGA Junior Golf Tour, Short Game School, Junior Golf Academy, Winter Development Programs, Mental Golf Mastery Blog & All-inclusive Annual COGA Enrollment Program.

Science Adventures
Multiple Locations across the US, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TX, VA, WA, WI

Campers in grades 1-6 can explore science in a fun, interactive way. Our quality hands-on experiments, innovative curriculum and professional instructors bring your child’s understanding of science to the next level.

Dragon Chess Center Cincinnati Summer Chess Camps
Mason, OH
Camp Ledgewood Girl Scouts of North East Ohio
Peninsula, OH
Camp Nuhop
Perrysville, OH

Camp Nuhop is a residential camp for children with special needs: LD, ADD, ADHD, Asperger's and other special needs. Since 1974

Liberty Horse Farm
Columbus, OH

Liberty Farm Day Camp provides a rewarding experience for all campers, offering a safe environment to enjoy horses.

Head Start Basketball Camps
Cleveland, OH

The Head Start Basketball Camps emphasize the FUN-damentals of basketball while giving individual attention to each and every camper.

Camp Carl
Ravenna, OH

Pointing campers to Jesus by being Christ -Centered, Relationally Focused and Incredibly Fun.

Falcon Camp
Carrollton, OH

Campers have the best time ever! Small, private, traditional camp with great staff, great food, great fun. Campers choose own activities within program framework. Try everything or specialize in your favorite. Daily activities separate for boys and girls with regular planned coed events. Growth with fun and learning in a healthy atmosphere.

Youth Aviator Camp at Zone Aviation in Ohio
Cleveland , OH

Campers learn firsthand about the dynamics of airplanes and flight. Fly an aircraft and full cockpit simulator. However, flight time is only a fraction of the Youth Aviator Camp experience and is not required to have a great learning adventure.

Creative Strings Workshop
Columbus, OH

Learn jazz and improvisation from some of the world's leading players. No jazz or improv experience necessary!

STEM / Entrepreneurship Club - Acton Academy Columbus
Dublin, OH

A full-day / half-day camp where children explore areas of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) along with Entrepreneurship.





General Notes About Camps in the State of Ohio

Ohio’s summer climate is ideal for a wide range of outdoor activities. The warm, sunny days provide the perfect conditions for hiking, swimming, and team sports, while the cooler evenings are great for campfires and group bonding activities. The state’s weather ensures that both adventure and educational camps can flourish, allowing campers to experience the outdoors comfortably during the day and relax under the stars in the evening.

Ohio’s geography offers a wide variety of environments that make it an excellent destination for summer camps. In cities like Columbus and Cleveland, day camps flourish, offering programs in arts, sports, and education, all within reach of museums, local parks, and cultural centers. The urban landscape makes it easy for campers to enjoy enriching experiences with access to both outdoor and cultural activities. Beyond the cities, Ohio’s natural beauty takes center stage. The Appalachian foothills, with their scenic views and winding trails, provide the perfect backdrop for hiking, camping, and adventure camps. Lake Erie, with its tranquil shores and diverse ecosystems, offers ideal opportunities for water sports like kayaking, canoeing, and sailing, as well as environmental education focused on the lake’s unique habitats. Ohio also features the picturesque Amish Country, with its rolling hills, woodlands, and charming farmlands, providing an idyllic setting for nature camps and rustic outdoor adventures. The state’s combination of forests, lakes, rivers, and mountains allows campers to engage with a variety of landscapes, ensuring that there is something for everyone, whether they’re looking for adventure or a quiet retreat in nature.

The varied ecosystems throughout Ohio offer abundant opportunities for environmental education and ecological exploration. Campers can learn about wildlife conservation, sustainable practices, and the importance of preserving natural resources by engaging with Ohio’s unique landscapes. Whether exploring the woodlands in the southern part of the state, learning about water ecosystems around Lake Erie, or participating in hands-on conservation efforts in the Appalachian region, Ohio provides a wide array of environments where campers can connect with nature and gain a deeper understanding of ecological principles.