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
Other

Camp Fitch's century-old, classic sleep-away summer camp on Lake Erie provides boys and girls aged 6–16 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 what camp is all about! At SNC we use Adventure, Learning and Kindness all in a Natural setting to promote each campers's personal development. Our nurturing atmosphere gives campers confidence to make friends easily and to try new activities. Our Gaol is allows each camper to truly be themselves, maybe thats why 92% of our campers return each summer.

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Liberty Horse Farm
Columbus, OH

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

Dragon Chess Center Columbus Summer Chess Camps
Columbus, OH

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

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.

Camp Carl
Ravenna, OH

The purpose of the camp is to provide an excellent camp experience for people to discover Jesus Christ and make a difference in their world.

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.

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.

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.

Camp Cheerful
Strongsville, OH
Camp Memory
Dublin, OH

Grief camp for children ages 6-13, who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

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.

Beulah Beach Camp & Retreat Center
Vermilion, OH

Beulah Beach Christian Camp & Retreat Center, located on Lake Erie in Vermilion, Ohio, 20 minutes from Cedar Point. Offering programmed and rental camps, retreats, and conferences.

Circle B Stables
Spencer, OH

day and overnight camps, group retreats, learning about all aspects of horsemanship, camping, cookouts, fishing, crafts, hiking, swimming

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.

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.

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!

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.





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.