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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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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Marmon Valley Ministries
Zanesfield, OH

A Christian Camp focusing on horseback riding and outdoor fun! Daily Devotions and frequent challenges to grow in your walk with Christ. Christian Camp and Conference Association Member and American Camping Association accredited.

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.

Camp Burton
Burton, OH

Camp Burton is a fun place to grow.

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.

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.

Camp Cornerstone
Independence, OH

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

Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp
Perrysville, OH

Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp is a traditional Christian summer camp, comprised of 250 wooded acres and an 850-acre lake. Our days are filled with engaging camp activities led by exceptional role models who are committed to helping your child grow socially, spiritually, and physically. Experience the magic that is camp this summer!

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.

Classroom Antics - STEAM Summer Camps
Multiple Sites, OH

Does your child love LEGO, Minecraft, Roblox, robotics, animation, or coding? Unlock their creativity this summer at Classroom Antics! As a trusted STEAM enrichment provider, we offer weeklong (half-day or full-day) summer camps designed for kids ages 7—14. With locations in Akron, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton, we're bringing fun-filled learning and innovation to communities near you!

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

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.

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.

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

Stepping Stones, Inc.
Cincinnati, OH

Stepping Stones’ summer programs provide an inclusive, encouraging environment where individuals with disabilities find adventure! Our 9-week summer season runs from early June into August at two scenic Greater Cincinnati locations. Program activities include outdoor favorites like fishing, nature and swimming as well as art, music and sensory.

Anisfield Day Camp
Beachwood, OH

The J offers options ranging from the traditional to the creative, to match every child’s interest and talents, including Maccabi Sports Village, Playland Day Camp and the Pilloff Family Playmakers Performing Arts Camp. Extended care is available for all of our camp programs and anyone can participate in summer camp— you don’t have to be a member of The J or Jewish to have your children join in the fun!

Camp Hamwi
Danville, OH

A traditional camping experience in a medically supervised environment.





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.