2026 Summer Camps

ART CAMPS

Art Academy of Cincinnati

Ages: 13-18

Dates: June 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 is now open!

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ArtsConnect

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

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

Ages: 3-18
Dates: June 1st-August 14th
Time: 7:00am-5:00pm; Mon-Fri
Location: 2728 Short Vine St. Cincinnati, Oh 45219
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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Kennedy Heights Arts Center

Ages: 5-13
Dates: June 1st-August 7th
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm; Mon-Fri
Location: 6546 Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati, Oh 45213
Description: Unleash creativity and imagination this summer at Kennedy Heights Arts Center! They offer a variety of one-week camps for youth ages 5-13 exploring visual arts, music, creative writing, acting, animation, and design. Registration opens February 7th!
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Queen City Clay

Ages: 6-18
Dates: May 26th-August 7th
Time: 8:30am-5:30pm (Full Day) 8:30am-12:30pm (AM Camps) 1:30-5:30pm (PM Camps); Mon-Fri
Location: 2760 Highland Ave. Norwood, Oh 45212
Description: Pottery Wheel classes will be offered all summer as well as an exciting line-up of themed art classes. All art camps include a clay project and multiple projects in other fun mediums! On Fridays, kids get to show off their work in an art show 20 minutes before the end of camp. Registration now open!
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The Art Spark: A Creative Classroom

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

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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DANCE AND MUSIC CAMPS

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

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

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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DAY CAMPS

Camp at the J (Mayerson JCC)

Ages: 5-16
Dates: June 8th-August 2nd
Time: 8:00am-6:00pm; Mon-Fri
Location: 8485 Ridge Rd. Cincinnati, Oh 45236

Description: At Camp at the J, kids can experience the best of summer. From swimming and archery, to arts & crafts, camp values and color wars, and much more, kids will create memories and form friendships to last a lifetime. Give your child a summer to remember at Camp at the J! 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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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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Peaslee Neighborhood Center

Ages: 6-15 (5 year olds who have completed full-day kindergarten)
Dates: June 2nd-July 31st
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm; Tues-Fri
Location: 215 E 14th St. Cincinnati, Oh 45202
Description: Peaslee Kids summer day camp is for kids ages 6-10, operating Tuesdays through Fridays in June and July, 9:00 am-4:00 pm with breakfast, lunch, and snack provided. Activities include art projects, one-on-one mentoring, local field trips, African drumming, hands-on math and reading activities, community engagement activities, and recreation & swimming. The program for youth ages 11-15 focuses on self-expression, social change and teaching our kids to harness the power of their voices. Programming includes art, music, spoken word, creative writing, and community engagement. Registration now open!
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Winton Place Youth Center

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 now open!
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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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Great Parks of Hamilton County

Ages: 3-18
Dates: May 26th-July 31st
Time: Varies By Camp (Between 7:30am-4:00pm); Mon-Fri
Location: Various Hamilton County Parks
Description: Great Parks Day Camps will get your children outside and active throughout the summer. With a focus on specific age groups, day camps are designed to keep kids moving, learning about nature and wildlife, and most importantly, having fun! Choose from: Farm Camps, Adventure Camps, Fishing Camps, Horse Camps, or Nature Camps. Registration now open!
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Playful Wanderings

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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