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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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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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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Creative Strings Workshop
Columbus, OH

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

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 Wise
Chardon, OH

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

ArtforKids at Peninsula Art Academy
Peninsula, OH

Enjoy Adventures in Art including glass fusing, clay building, drawing, painting, tye-dye, weaving, and much more! Learn about color theory, art history or the fiber arts, and take a nature walk in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Liberty Horse Farm
Columbus, OH

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

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.

Red Oak Camp
Kirtland, OH

Red Oak, a not-for-profit private camp, is proud of its mission to develop children’s inner strengths through outdoor adventure. Red Oak offers day and overnight camp options for boys and girls, and shorter sessions for many programs.

Kubicki Equestrian Center
Maineville, OH

From June through August, Kubicki Equestrian Center offers weekly day camps. $275.00 per week and campers get 2 riding sessions per day, craft time and learn basic horse care. They also receive a camp T-Shirt, Certificate of Completion, Picture with their favorite horse and parents are invited to see the "End of Camp Week Horse Show" put on by the kids. Camp is daily 9:00am-3:00pm.

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.

Camp Cornerstone
Independence, OH

Grief camp for children ages 6-12, who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

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 Culture
Cleveland, OH

Camp Culture is a Faith-Based Camp that Exposes youth to Drama, Visual Art, Music, Dance and Creative Writing. Youth Ages 6-14 will experience each arts discipline and exhibit their own talents within the surrounding communities.In addition, older youth participate in service learning projects in various community settings. For more info contact 216-721-5934 or 216.624.9160

Adventure Unleashed Dog Camp
Kirtland, OH

Adventure Unleashed Dog Camp is an overnight camp for teenagers age 13-18 and their dogs. The camp utilizes science based dog training in a supportive environment to develop and practice teaching and leadership skills.

Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park Summer Camp
Peninsula, OH

The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers unique mix of overnight and day camps that focus on hands-on encounters with the arts and natural sciences.

YMCA Camp Kern
Oregonia, OH

Camp Kern is located on 485 beautiful acres along the Little Miami River in Southwestern Ohio. We are a year-round camping facility offering programs in leadership adventure, outdoor education, summer camp, ranch, and conferences.

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.

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.




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.