Summer Camps and Programs

ABC connects children in Cincinnati to fun enrichment activities all summer long! If you live in Cincinnati and are looking for exciting & engaging summertime activities for your child, then you’ve come to the right place!

*Camps/Programs are available on a first come, first serve basis.

ART CAMPS

Art Academy of Cincinnati Summer Camps 

Ages: 13-18
Dates: July 1st – July 24th
Time: 9:30am-3:00pm (Full Day) 9:30am-11:30am (AM Camps) 12:30-3:00pm (PM Camps); Mon-Fri
Location: 1212 Jackson St. Cincinnati, Oh 45202
Description: Strengthen portfolios, prepare for college, or just express your creative voice in an inclusive environment! By sharing art with a vibrant community of young artists, designers, writers, and instructors, connections will be forged that will impact your future. Teens are welcome to explore their interests by taking as many Teen Academy courses as they would like. Courses are for teens 13 to 18 years old. Registration now open!

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ArtsConnect Summer Camp

Ages: 7-13
Dates: June 1st – July 31st
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm; Mon-Fri
Location: 9158 Winton Rd. Cincinnati, Oh 45231
Description: At ArtsConnect, kids will have a summer packed with imaginative, creative, and fulfilling art projects.

ArtsConnect believes in empowering kids to make a difference through their art. Campers will explore a wide range of topics, artistic styles and media. Kids are exposed to a variety of artistic skills and media. Campers will learn about cultural differences and stewardship of their environment while creating their projects.  Experience a week or an entire summer of art!  Registration opens February 9th!

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Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center Summer Camps

Ages: 7-14
Dates: June 1st – July 31st
Time:  9:00am-3:00pm (Full Day) 9:00am-12:30pm (Half Day); Mon-Fri
Location: 620 Greenup St. Covington, Ky 41011
Description: Explore creativity at the Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center in Covington. Camps are offered in drawing, painting, ceramics, and cooking for children and adults. More than 10,000 students are served from the tri-state area annually, both on campus and off. Registration now open!

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Clifton Cultural Arts Center Summer Camps

Ages: 3-18
Dates: June 1st – August 14th
Time: 7:00am-5:00pm; Mon-Fri
Location:  
Description: Description: CCAC has a huge selection of week-long arts camps for this summer to get kids out of the house and flexing their creative muscles. During elementary camps, children will become a super hero, spy, princess, or knight, in a week packed with a variety of artistic activities from drawing, acting, writing, and so much more. In “My First Summer Camp,” preschoolers will take part in hands-on projects, playful outdoor moments, and cozy rest times—at a pace perfectly suited for their first camp experience. And in the all new teen camps, older artists will get the chance to take a deep dive in a specific craft of their interest like digital art or fashion design. Registration now open!

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The Art Spark: A Creative Classroom Summer Camps 

Ages: 3-12
Dates: June 8th – August 7th
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm (Full Day) 9:00am-12:00pm (AM Camps) 1:00pm-4:00pm (PM Camps); Mon-Fri
Location: 9430 Main St. Cincinnati, Oh 45242
Description: Morning camps will be centered around building an immersive environment complete with large scale structures that will be created using teamwork!  Morning campers will not be taking these large-scale projects home but will have smaller individual projects that will be take home.  Afternoon camps will focus more on individual projects and displaying them in a gallery setting instead of an immersive environment. In both morning and afternoon camp, campers will work together to brainstorm ideas and ignite imagination centered around an idea.  Sparklers will work with a variety of art materials that may include paint, clay, markers, watercolors, crayons, beads, jewels, plaster, pipe cleaners, fabric, watercolors, paper mache and so much more! Registration now open!

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Wyoming Fine Arts Center Summer Camps

Ages: 3-15
Dates: June 1st – August 7th
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm (Full Day) 9:00am-12:00pm (AM Camps) 1:00pm-4:00pm (PM Camps); Mon-Fri
Location: 322 Wyoming Ave. Cincinnati, Oh 45215
Description: Wyoming Fine Arts Center’s exciting summer camp programs offer a wide variety of art-themed experiences for kids of all ages and skill levels. Explore everything from sculpture and musical theater to crochet and digital animation, there’s something for everyone! Experienced instructors foster a supportive and inspiring environment where campers can express themselves freely and explore their artistic passions. Registration now open!

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Stylish LeNese Sewing and Fashion Design Summer Camp

Ages: 7-15
Dates: June 8th – July 31st
Time: 12:00pm-4:00pm; Mon-Thursday
Location: 516 Linn Street Cincinnati, Oh 45203
Description: Join us for an exciting sewing, sketching and crafting camp! Your child will enjoy learning to sew or sharpening their skills in our fun weekly camp. No prior experience needed and all supplies included. Every week the students will make a fun sewing and craft project to take home. Then the students will be ready to strut the runway to show our family the cute creations on the runway!

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DANCE AND MUSIC CAMPS

Dance Factory Fitness

Ages: 5-12
Dates: June 8th-Augist 7th
Time: 11:00am-2:00pm; Mon-Fri
Location: 6011 Madison Rd. Cincinnati, Oh 45227
Description: This summer, Dance Factory Fitness is offering five weeks of dance camps with two exciting themes: KPop and Zombies! Camps give kids the chance to stay active, learn fun choreography, and enjoy a creative, energetic environment. Dancers of all levels are welcome, and each week is packed with themed activities, games, and performances. Registration now open!

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Emerge Dance Academy Summer Camps

Ages: 4-11
Dates: June 16th-Augist 8th
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm (AM Camps) 1:00pm-4:00pm (PM Camps); Mon-Fri
Location: 5882 Cheviot Rd. Cincinnati, Oh 45247
Description: Each camp is designed to engage children’s interest and learning. Camps will incorporate dance, crafts, games, fashion skills, and more. Most importantly, camps will give children a wonderful experience and allow them to create lasting friendships. Join us this summer for some fun!

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Mutual Dance Theatre

Ages: 3-10
Dates: June 15th-July 24th
Time: 9:00am-6:00pm (Full Day) Mon-Fri; 9:00am-12:00pm (Half Day) Mon-Thurs 
Location: 8222 Monon Ave. Cincinnati, Oh 45216
Description: Choose from full-day camp (5-10 years old) or half day for the younger set (3-6 years old). Camp that teaches children to move creatively, cooperatively, and confidently! Children will learn dance, make props and “scenery” to accompany their dances, and prepare for a Friday afternoon performance for parents! Registration now open!

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School of Rock Summer Camps

Ages: 7-18
Dates: June 1st – August 7th
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm; Mon-Fri
Location: Various Sites
Description: School of Rock, where students learn to rock their worlds. School of Rock isn’t just about creating killer musicians with a lasting love for all things rock. Camps help advance musical skills, build confidence, create great friendships–and are just a blast! Registration now open! 

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The Dance Coalition Summer Camps

Ages: 3-10
Dates: June 1st – July 3rd
Time: 9:00am-11:30pm; Mon-Fri
Location: 7251 Wooster Pike Cincinnati, Oh 45227
Description: Come join The Dance Coalition for their dance summer camps! Choose between Pop Hits camp, Musical Movies camp, and KPop Camp. Registration now open!

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West Chester Academy

Ages: 4-12
Dates: June 1st – July 31st
Time: 9:30am-4:00pm (Full Day) 9:30am-12:30pm (AM Camps) 1:00pm-4:00pm (PM Camps); Mon-Fri
Location: 78107 Market Place Dr. West Chester, Oh 45069
Description: Choose from music, dance, art, and gymnastics. Camps are filled with artistic learning, crafts, a snack, character building, and more with a Special Performance the last day of each camp. Registration now open!

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DAY CAMPS

Bi-Okoto Cultural Center

Ages: 5-12
Dates: June 1st-August 14th 
Time: 7:30 am-6:00pm; Mon-Fri  
Location: 5601 Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati, Oh 45212
Description:  Camp is designed to enhance children’s days through a comprehensive social and educational curriculum designed to stimulate their development during the summer school break. The staff remain committed to meeting each child’s individual needs in a responsive and nurturing manner. During their time at camp, children will explore the rich beauty of Africa as they are introduced to music, dance, African languages, theatre, visual arts, hand-made crafts, and field trips around the city! A nutritious breakfast and lunch are provided by the Whole Again summer food program. Registration now open!

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Cincinnati Recreation Commission’s Camp CRC

Ages: 6-12 (5 year olds who have completed full-day kindergarten)
Dates: June 8th – August 14th (Full Summer)
Time: 7:00am-6:00pm; Mon-Fri
Location: Various Sites
Description: This year’s 10-week Summer Day Camp Program will be offered at 19 recreation centers! Camp activities will include STEM projects, arts and crafts, outdoor play, sports, open swim time, and much more! A CRC center membership is required for all camp participants. Registration opens soon!

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High Achievers Aim High

Ages: 4-12 
Dates: May 26th-August 7th 
Time: 6:00am-6:00pm; Mon-Fri
Location: 2475 Galbraith Rd. Cincinnati, Oh 45239
Description:  The Summer Camp Enrichment Program is an 11-week program that provides educational intervention and social enrichment for children while they are on summer break. It is HAAH’s goal to bridge the gap for any students who may have fallen behind during their previous school year. They provide daily, 2 hour reading and math intervention, free, healthy meals, fitness and exercise, peer mediation techniques, self-love and self-esteem seminars, field trips, and experiences with the arts. Registration now open!

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Kids First Sports Center Camp-A-Palooza

Ages: 3-15
Dates: May 26th – August 14th
Time: 7:00am-6:00pm; Mon-Fri
Location: 7900 East Kemper Rd. Cincinnati, Oh 45249
Description: CAMP-A-PALOOZA is Greater Cincinnati’s most talked about summer camp experience! Why? Four words: Kids First Sports Center. . .108,000 square feet of kids sports heaven! Imagine a summer camp taking place in the country’s largest children’s activity center with exceptional instruction in the most popular children’s recreational pursuits. Registration now open! 

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Winton Place Youth Center Summer Camps

Ages: 5-14
Dates: June 8th-July 23rd
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm; Mon-Thurs
Location: 4609 N Edgewood Ave. Cincinnati, Oh 45232
Description: Engage in a variety of enriching activities that promote creativity, teamwork, and personal growth. From arts and crafts to sports, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Connect with other students who share the same interests. Build lasting friendships and create unforgettable memories. Registration now open!

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YMCA of Greater Cincinnati

Ages: 5-12 (Must Have Completed Kindergarten)
Dates: May 26th – August 14th
Time: 6:30am-6:00pm; Mon-Fri
Location: Various Sites 
Description: Campers are able to explore creativity, teamwork and leadership in a wide range of physically active programs that influence lifelong healthy living. Camper build an interest in community with experiences in local and global cultures, where campers gain an appreciation for others different from themselves. Registration opens March 1st!

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OUTDOOR CAMPS

Cincinnati Parks’ Explore Nature! Summer Camps 

Ages: 3.5-15
Dates: June 8th – July 31st
Time: 9:30am-3:00pm; Mon-Fri
Location: Various Sites (Parks) 
Description: Cincinnati Parks’ Explore Nature! section offers one week award-winning summer camps at various locations for ages 3 1/2 – 15 years old. Their team strives to serve all people of all backgrounds with the goal to instill and foster a sense of wonder in the world around us. Camps include daily hikes, games, live animal encounters, experiments and make & take projects to keep campers active all day. Registration opens February 28th!

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Cincinnati Zoo

Ages: 4-14
Dates: June 1st-August 14th 
Time: 8:00am-5:30pm (Full Day) 9:30am-12:00pm (AM Camps) 1:00pm-3:30pm (PM Camps); Mon-Fri
Location: 3400 Vine St. Cincinnati, Oh 45220
Description: Explore the Zoo, experience nature, and discover the excitement and wonder of animals! Hikes in the Zoo, visits from animal ambassadors, crafts, train rides, and so much more make Summer Camp a jam-packed week to remember! Every camper receives a Summer Camp t-shirt. Registration now open!

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Gorman Heritage Farm

Ages: 5-13
Dates: June 1st-August 5th 
Time: 9:00am-5:30pm; Mon-Fri
Location: 10053 Reading Rd. Evendale, Oh 45241
Description: Have children expand their knowledge and connect with nature through camps. Gorman Farm is passionate about fostering a deeper understanding of sustainable agriculture, nature conservation, and healthy living. Whether a beginner or seasoned enthusiast, camps offer something for everyone. Reigstration now open!

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Playful Wanderings Summer Camps 

Ages: 4-15
Dates: June 1st – July 31st 
Time: 9:00am-2:00pm; Mon-Fri
Location: 931 O’Bannonville Rd. Loveland, Oh 45140
Description: Do you want your kids to get outside, explore nature, and have fun? Playful Wanderings may have the camp for you! Their classes are small (limited to 10 per week). Kids enjoy hiking, exploring, and playing on grass trails, in the woods, and in the creek. Registration now open!

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SPORTS CAMPS

Christy Pfeffenberger Volleyball Camps

Ages: 6-18
Dates: June 14th-July 18th
Time: Varies
Location: 1624 Musketeer Dr. Cincinnati, Oh 45207
Description: This camp is for youth players who are just beginning or have been around the game for a few years. It will focus on all aspects of the game with a higher level of teaching. There will be an emphasis on fundamentals in a fun and safe environment. The skill instruction will focus on serving, passing, setting, and attacking. Registration now open!

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Cincinnati Reds Baseball & Softball Camps

Ages: 6-14
Dates: June 1st – August 7th 
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm; Mon-Fri
Location: Various Sites
Description: Reds Camp is about providing a blueprint for aspiring ballplayers to find the joy and success that our great game can give. It’s also about writing a chapter in the memory book of every “Future Reds” player who puts on that new uniform on Monday morning. Kids will come to camp that have never played ball before and kids will come to camp that may someday play at Great American Ball Park. Camps are a mix of one part competition, two parts fun, one part friend building and five parts instruction. A camp concoction that is magical with positive reinforcement and encouragement. Registration now open!

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FC Cincinnati Soccer Day and Elite Camps

Ages: 6-14
Dates: 
June 1st-August 7th 
Time: 
9:00am-3:00pm (Full Day) 9:00am-12:00pm (Half Day) 5:30pm-8:30pm (Elite Camps); Mon-Fri
Location: 
Various Sites
Description: 
FC Cincinnati Youth Soccer Camps and Programs are led by former FC Cincinnati players and our youth soccer staff. We provide an in-depth focus on teaching the fundamentals of soccer through a combination of fun activities, healthy competition, and engaged coaching. Registration now open!

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Gym Skills

Ages: 5-12
Dates: June 1st-August 7th 
Time: 8:00am-5:00pm (Full Day) 9:00am-12:00pm (Half Day); Mon-Fri
Location: 5639 Creek Rd. Cincinnati, Oh 45242
Description: No experience needed to have fun and learn something new! Kids will be doing a lot of gymnastics! Learning new skills, refining techniques, and improving old skills. There will be games, obstacle courses, crafts, activities, open gym time, and more!  Registration now open!

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Ronnie Grandison Basketball Academy

Ages: 5-14
Dates: June 2nd-August 6th
Time: Varies By Camp(between 11am-4pm); Mon-Thurs
Location: 7950 E. Kemper Rd. Cincinnati, Oh 45249
Description: RGB offers a variety of different camps and clinics to help athletes reach the next level of the game! No matter what age or experience level a child may be, there is a program that is designed for them! Registration now open!

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USA Ninja Challenge

Ages: 4-13
Dates: June 1st-August 14th
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm; Mon-Fri
Location: 4727 Red Bank Rd. Cincinnati, Oh 45227
Description: USA Ninja Challenge offers exciting summer day camp experiences for Cincinnati, Ohio! The camp program focuses on building confidence through fun and fitness. Kids will have the chance to test their limits in a safe environment, navigating obstacles with children their own age. Ninja summer camps are the best way to provide a fun week of specific skills training, ninja games, and ninja course creation that will keep kids engaged day after day! Registration now open!

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STEM CAMPS

Classroom Antics Summer Tech Camps

Ages: 6-14
Dates: June 8th-July 31st
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm (AM Camps) 1:00pm-4:00pm (PM Camps); Mon-Fri
Location: Various Sites
Description: Offering multiple weeks of exciting STEM-focused summer camps throughout the Cincinnati area for kids and teens ages 6-14! Registration now open!

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Code Ninjas

Ages: 5-14
Dates: June 1st-August 7th 
Time: 8:30am-12:00pm (AM Camps) 1:00pm-4:30pm (PM Camps); Mon-Fri
Location: 6507 Harrison Ave. Cincinnati, Oh 45247
Description: At Code Ninjas Cincinnati, kids learn to code while building their own video games. They gain problem solving, critical thinking, and STEM skills in a fun, safe, and inspiring environment. Registration now open!

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Drake Planetarium

Ages: 5-14
Dates: June 8th-July 24th
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm (Full Day) 9:00am-12:00pm (AM Camps) 1:00pm-4:00pm (PM Camps); Mon-Fri
Location: 2020 Sherman Ave. Cincinnati, Oh 45212
Description: Programs combine science, technology, engineering, and math in ways that encourage kids to actively discover and examine concepts for themselves. Drake Planetarium inspires a lifelong passion for learning and teach kids creative problem-solving skills, teamwork, persistence, and follow-through in a fun learning environment. Registration now open!

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Camp Wave

Ages: 5-14
Dates: June 1st-July 31st 
Time: 8:00am-5:00pm; Mon-Fri
Location: 1 Aquarium Way Newport, Ky 41071
Description: Camp WAVE curriculum features learning and exploration with animal ambassadors and entertaining programming that engages young learners in the aquatic world. Hosted at the WAVE education building at Newport on the Levee with daily trips to the Newport Aquarium to experience the biology of aquatic creatures first-hand. Registration now open!

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THEATRE CAMPS

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

Ages: 6-17
Dates: June 1st-July 31st 
Time: 8:00am-5:30pm; Mon-Fri
Location: Various Sites
Description: Playhouse in the Park believes theatre can be created by any person at any age. That’s what makes camp so exciting! Guided by passionate camp staff, campers work together to make connections with audiences, each other and themselves, while learning skills that show up onstage and in real life. They learn performance techniques including musical theatre, stage combat, writing, acting, rehearsal and performance — while at the same time exploring their individuality. In an inclusive and artistic environment, campers gain confidence, get moving, form new friendships and tap into their creativity while belting out showtunes and bringing awesome stories to life. Registration now open!

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Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

Ages: 6-18
Dates: June 15th-July 31st 
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm; Mon-Fri
Location: 1195 Elm St. Cincinnati, Oh 45202
Description: Campers work with members of Cincinnati Shakespeare’s professional resident ensemble, staging scenes, learning the tricks of the trade, gaining confidence, and often finding an inclusive community of friends that lasts well beyond the summer. Whether they’ve never stepped on a stage before, or have already been bitten by the acting bug and are looking for a challenge, Cincy Shakes camps are the perfect place to learn and improve new skills, make new friends, and have a whole lot of fun! Registration now open!

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Clifton Performance Theatre

Ages: 5-17
Dates: June 8th-August 15th 
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm; Mon-Sat
Location: 3938 Spring Grove Ave. Cincinnati, Oh 45223
Description: Immerse your child in Cincinnati’s highly-acclaimed theater classes and camp program! These week long summer camp offerings are designed for children ages 5–15, with an advanced offering at the end of the summer for more experienced campers ages 12–17. Each camp week concludes with weekend performances for friends and family. Registration now open!

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Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Ages: 8-19
Dates: June 8th-July 17th
Time: 9:30am-4:30pm; Mon-Fri
Location: 1127 Vine St. Cincinnati, Oh 45202
Description: Ignite your child’s imagination with a theatre camp from Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati. In addition to performance-focused camps and classes, their popular, one-of-a-kind technical theatre intensive is a unique chance for aspiring artists who are eager to participate in theatre but who may prefer working behind the scenes. Registration now open!

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Know Theatre

Ages: 9-18
Dates: July 6th-August 2nd
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm; Wed-Sat
Location: 1120 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Description: The Know Theatre’s Summer Camp is the only program in Cincinnati where children learn to write, direct, and perform their own original 90 minute show. Over the course of four weeks, students grades 3 – 12 work together to devise an original theatrical production. Learning vital theatre and life skills like collaboration, coordination, music composition, acting, playwriting, and so much more. Registration now open!

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MISCELLANEOUS CAMPS

Camp-I-Can

Ages: 4-12
Dates: June 3rd-August 7th 
Time: 7:30am-5:30pm; Mon-Fri
Location: 5050 Madison Rd. Cincinnati, Oh 45227; 3929 Boudinot Ave. Cincinnati, Oh 45211
Description: Camp-I-Can provides high-quality summer programming for children 4-12 years of age. As a “summer-bridging program” Camp-I-can provides project-based learning activities that promote children’s language, math and science skills. In addition, the group learning model helps children develop the skills necessary to manage their feelings and build positive relationships – skills that are truly needed to ensure children’s future academic success. Registration by referral now open!

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Full Throttle Adrenaline Camps

Ages: 7-15
Dates: June 8th-August 7th 
Time: 9:00am-2:00pm; Mon-Fri
Location: 11725 Commons Dr. Cincinnati, Oh 45246
Description: Buckle up, thrill-seekers! Welcome to the epitome of heart-pounding excitement: week-long Adrenaline Camps, designed for daredevils aged 7-15, standing tall at a minimum of 48 inches. Here, we don’t just push limits; we obliterate them. Adrenaline Camps aren’t just about fun; they’re about forging fearless leaders, making lifelong bonds, and unleashing the untamed spirit of adventure. Registration now open!

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My Nose Turns Red Circus Camps

Ages: 5-16
Dates: June 1st-August 7th 
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm (Full Day) 9:00am-11:30am (Half Day); Mon-Fri
Location: Varies
Description: Choose from full-day camp (7-16 years old) or half day for the younger set (5-7 years old). Activities depend on age. Learn how to juggle, balance on the rolling globe and learn the basics of creating a clown character. Summer Circus Camps are highly engaging; challenging youth to walk on the wire, balance on the rola bola and build human pyramids, which builds their physical literacy and hand-eye coordination. Students play a wide variety of circus games that build teamwork and cooperation, trust and friendship. Registration now open!

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Skate Downtown Cincy

Ages: 6-12
Dates: July 6th-17th
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm; Mon-Fri
Location: 925 Riverside Dr. Cincinnati, Oh 45202
Description: This camp is designed to inspire creativity, movement, and personal growth in a fun and supportive environment. With activities like roller skating, urban hiking, yoga, dance, art-making, and creative writing, campers will explore avenues for self-expression, fostering imagination, celebrating individuality, and encouraging an active, mindful, and curious life. Registration now open!

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Learn More

If you have any questions, or are interested in learning more, reach out to Kaitlin Schiltz, the Enrichment Coordinator at ABC. 

Email: kschiltz@abccincy.org
Phone: 513.281.9870 (ext. 110)