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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Dragon Chess Center Columbus Summer Chess Camps
Columbus, OH

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

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.

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!

Camp Wyandot Overnight Camp
Rockbridge, OH

We provide an inclusive and nurturing environment for youth to have summer fun, serve others, and make lasting friendships in the great outdoors!

Youth Ambassadors Leadership Camp
Cleveland, OH

Youth Ambassadors Leadership Camp assists campers in identifying effective character traits of dynamic leaders and incorporate those traits into their lives to enable them to become agents of change in their communities.

The Salvation Army Camp SWONEKY
Oregonia, OH

HOPE BEGINS HERE! The purpose of Salvation Army camping is serve the needs of campers: Physical, social, and spiritual. We serve children in SW OH and NE KY.

CCM Preparatory
Cincinnati, OH

If you’re looking for a fun, immersive and interactive summer arts experience for your kids, look no further than CCM Preparatory! Our summer attractions include a wide variety of programs in Music, Dance and Theatre Arts for all ages and levels.

Hiram House Camp
Chagrin Falls, OH

Ohio's Oldest Camp Since 1896 - 172 Wooded Acres in Scenic Northeast Ohio, Summer Camp Camps, ( Day Camp, Overnight Camp ) School Camp, Horseback Riding Camp, Teambuilding Adventure, Retreats Groups

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.

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

SMILE Summer Camp
Northfield, OH

Specializing in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Aspergers Syndrome, PDD-NOS with a focus on speech, language, social skills, & emotional regulation in the community with speech-language pathologist, Holly Reimann, MA, CCC-SLP and a camp assistant.

Camp Echoing Hills
Warsaw, OH

Camp Echoing Hills serves persons with developmental disabilities, adapting creative camp activities to the abilities and interests of our campers.

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.

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.

Camp Wise
Chardon, OH

Since 1907, Camp Wise has provided a caring and safe overnight camp community for children ages 7-16.

Equi-Valent Riding Center Summer Riding Camp
Delaware, OH

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

Camp Carl
Ravenna, OH

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




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%2.9%


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.