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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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
Other

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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Columbus Academy Summer Experience
Gahanna, OH

Summer Experience offers engaging programming for students in PreK–12th Grade, designed to meet a wide range of interests.

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.

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.

Country Life Kids Camp
Medina, OH

We are much more than just an athletic performance day camp that integrates and instills positive character traits with Christian values. Country Life Kids Camp is a unique day camp which offers sport instruction, athletic performance training, team building challenges, hands-on science activities, a Young Naturalist Program, academic enrichment and good old fashion summer camp fun rolled into one!

Creative Strings Workshop
Columbus, OH

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

Camp Otyokwah
Butler, OH

Camp Otyokwah is a dynamic Christian center providing innovative services and opportunities for the evangelism, fellowship, education, and nurturing of people of all ages.

SoccerPlus Camps
Multiple Sites in Multiple States, CA

SoccerPlus Camps conducts soccer camps across the country and is presented by Tony DiCicco, Head Coach of the 1996 Olympic Gold-Medal Winning, 1999 World Cup Champion USA Women's National Soccer Teams, and 2008 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup Champion USA U20 National Soccer Team.

Dragon Chess Center Columbus Summer Chess Camps
Columbus, OH

Summer Chess Camps Run by Dragon Chess Center in Columbus Metropolitan Area

Camp Carl
Ravenna, OH

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

Camp Ledgewood Girl Scouts of North East Ohio
Peninsula, OH
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.

Audubon Adventure Camp
Columbus, OH

Audubon Adventure Camp is an interactive nature experience that promotes conservation in action, habitat restoration, and ecosystem diversity in a downtown setting.

Camp Kroc
Dayton, OH

Camp Kroc is the day camp for The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Center in Dayton, OH. There are 7 one-week sessions. Payment plans and partial, income-based cholarships (for those who qualify) are available

Highbrook Lodge
Chardon, OH

At Highbrook Lodge, we see camp differently! Founded in 1928, our camp has been providing a unique summer camp experience for those of all ages who are blind or have low vision for over 90 years.

Cedarbrook Camp of Ohio at Stony Glen
Madison, OH

Cedarbrook Campâ„¢ of Ohio at Stony Glen is an interdenominational Christian camp located thirty-five miles east of Cleveland, just south of Madison, Ohio.

Dragon Chess Center Cincinnati Summer Chess Camps
Mason, OH
Equi-Valent Riding Center Summer Riding Camp
Delaware, OH

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




Ohio Summer Camps on CampChannel.com

OH Directory Overview

Ohio camp statistics within this directory. Percentages reflect share of all directory listings.
Statistic Ohio % of Dir.
Total Listings582.5%
Day Camps392.7%
Resident Camps342.8%
Family Camps133.5%
Travel Camps72.7%
Coed Camps572.9%
All-Girls Camps20.6%
All-Boys Camps10.5%

Format counts may overlap.

Price Range and Age by Format

Listings offering that format exclusively. Fewer than 5 listings omitted. Prices reflect director-reported brackets.
Format Price/Wk Ages Coed%
DayUnder $100 - $8516 - 15100%
Resident$150 - $1,9517 - 17100%

Ages = median values. Prices = director-reported brackets.

Top specialty categories for Ohio within this directory, filtered by minimum listing count and quality score.
Specialty Listings % of State % of Category
General Program3662.1%3.2%
Family Camps1322.4%3.5%
Horseback Riding Camps1119.0%4.5%
Adventure Camps915.5%3.1%
Travel Camps712.1%3.0%


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.