BUTLER COUNTY
Camp Pathways Helps Grieving Children
Children who have lost a loved one have an opportunity to experience support, sharing and learning about grief through a program for children ages 7 to 17 presented by Pathways of Hope, the grief counseling service of Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties. Advance registration is required. Camp Pathways offers an overnight camp experience and camp activities such as swimming, campfires, arts and crafts, canoeing, fishing, a climbing wall, rope course and music. In addition to these traditional camp activities, children participate in grief support activities and a moving memorial service honoring the loved ones lost by campers. Held at the Camp Joy Outdoor Education Center in Warren County, the 2013 Camp Pathways program will be offered Friday, June 21 and ends Sunday, June 23. Advance registration is recommended as campers are accepted on a space available basis. Children can attend regardless of whether Hospice of Butler & Warren Counties was involved in providing care to a family member. Fees for the camp are $20 for one camper; $30 for two campers; $40 for three or more. Scholarships are available to assist those with financial need. Additional information available by contacting Pathways of Hope at Hospice of Dayton: 937-258-4991 OR 1-800-653-4490, ext. 1135.
SpringHill Summer Day Camp
At SpringHill Day Camp, children will learn about faith/religion along with entertainment including giant water slides, large inflatables, giant swings, climbing walls and ropes. 8230 Cox Road, West Chester, Aug. 5-9 (Monday through Friday) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $159. 513-777-9533, faithcommunity@emailfcumc.net.
SDA Studios: Summer Dance Samplers & Workshops
July 1-Aug 3. Five weeks to choose from; all sessions are one week with two performance opportunities. Sampler classes for ages 2.5 - 5.5 years: Ballet, tumbling, jazz & tap. Workshops for ages 6-10, 9-13 and 12 and up: Ballet, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical & modern. Coming to SDA this summer: Boys only classes and hula workshops, plus tumbling classes. 513-779-0135 or email: sdastudios@aol.com.
Oxford Great Outdoors Adventure Camp
Oxford Parks and Recreation Departments’ Great Outdoors Adventure Camp is a supervised summer program for children entering K-6th grade in Fall 2013. Camp provides a wide variety of activities, arts, crafts, indoor and outdoor games, nature programs, movies, field trips (past field trips: Lebowski Tees & Design, Oxford Bowling Lanes, You’re Fired, Spring Street Treats, etc.), and swimming at the Oxford Municipal Pool every day. Camp will be separated into different age groups for certain activities. June 3-Aug. 9 (Monday-Friday), 7:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Oxford Parks and Recreation Department, 6025 Fairfield Road, Oxford, (513) 523-6314. Fees: Weekly: Residents $95/Non-Residents $105. Daily: Residents $30/Non-Residents $33 (additional fees required for field trips and special events).
The Princess Within summer camps
Combining a trip to a local castle, crafts, fun activities and faith-based teaching. June 17-21 (Ages 10-13) 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 15-19 (Ages 12-18) 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 29-Aug. 2 (Ages 12-18) 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. All camps are hosted by and located at: The Community Pregnancy Center, 1131 Central Ave., Middletown. Cost: $119 by May 15; $129 after May 15 (Covers book, craft-activity supplies, T-shirt and more.)
Lakota Family YMCA Camp Arrowhead
Camp Arrowhead Lakota Family YCMA, 6703 Yankee Road, Liberty Twp., June 3-Aug. 16. Cost: Members $130/week (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) $165/week (7 a.m.-6 p.m.) Non-Members $170/week (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) $205/week (7 a.m.-6 p.m.) Counselor-In Training. Member $105/week, non member $135/week. Any questions, please call 937-779-3917 and ask for Angie or Sam. Also available via email at smolnarlakotaymca@gmail.com or akorfhagenlakotaymca@gmail.com.
Riverside Athletic Club’s Tennis Fun Camp
Tennis, swimming and more activities. Camp will run for nine weeks, June 3-Aug. 9. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call Riverside Athletic Club at 513-863-8900 or visit www.riversideclub4me.com for more information and to register.
Hamilton Girls Inc. Summer Camp
The Girls Inc. Summer Program is for girls ages 8 and older and will be held June 10-Aug. 9. This program will be held Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the YWCA, located at 244 Dayton Street in Hamilton. The camp will offer age-appropriate learning in a safe and educational environment and activities will focus on various subjects including media, sports, leadership, art, safety, technology, community action and team building. Girls will hear from guest speakers, take trips to the library and swimming pool and more. Camp is $25 per week per girl. There are a limited number of girls that can be served so we encourage parents to register early to ensure that space is available. Families can register for individual weeks or the entire summer. To register or for more information, parents are encouraged to contact Jen Kingsley at (513) 856-9800 or via email jkingsley@ywcahamilton.com.
Great Miami Valley YMCA Adventure Camps and Specialty Camps/Camp Campbell Gard Resident Camps
The Great Miami Valley YMCA and YMCA Camp Campbell Gard offer day and resident camps. The GMV YMCA offers financial assistance. For more information, visit www.gmvymca.org, or for resident camp contact YMCA Camp Campbell Gard at www.ccgymca.org or by calling 513-867-0600. For day camp information contact your local YMCA Branch: Atrium Family YMCA: (513)217-5501; East Butler Family YMCA: (513)892-9622; Fairfield Family YMCA: (513)829-3091; Fitton Family YMCA: (513)868-9622.
Fairfield Summer Fun Camp
All-day camp for ages 6-11, weekly sessions June 3-Aug. 9 (closed July 4). Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Staff includes certified school teachers and college students. Planned activities will consist of arts and crafts, cooperative games, hiking, nature activities, sports and swimming at the Fairfield Aquatic Center. Field trips include the Cincinnati Zoo, museums, roller skating, Reds games and more. Camp is held, rain or shine, with rain-day activities planned. Campers are dropped off at the Community Arts Center located at 411 Wessel Drive and picked up at the Fairfield Aquatic Center on Augusta Boulevard. Each child will receive a Summer Day Camp shirt. Children should bring a sack lunch and drink daily. A light snack will be supplied in the afternoon. Regular Camp, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Residents, $135 per week; non-residents, $145. Part-time fee (1-2 days per week): Residents $45 per day; non-residents, $50 per day. www.fairfield-city.org/camps
Fairfield Summer Adventure Camp
All-day camp designed for children 11 to 15 years old, weekly sessions June 3-Aug. 9 (closed July 4). Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Planned activities will consist of arts and crafts, cooperative games, hiking, nature activities, sports, and swimming at the Fairfield Aquatic Center. Field trips include the Cincinnati Zoo, museums, roller skating, Reds games, canoeing and more. Camp is held rain or shine, with rain-day activities planned. Campers are dropped off at the Grange Hall located on Joe Nuxhall Way and picked up at the Fairfield Aquatic Center on Augusta Blvd. Each child will receive a Summer Day Camp shirt. Children should bring a sack lunch and drink daily. A light snack will be supplied in the afternoon. Regular Camp, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Residents, $135 per week; non-residents, $145. Part-time fee (1-2 days per week): Residents $45 per day; non-residents, $50 per day. www.fairfield-city.org/camps
Fairfield Lego WeDo Adventure Camp
LEGO WeDo Adventure Camp, ages 6-8. Build models then program them on a laptop to come to “life” by moving and making sounds. June 3-7, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Community Arts Center Community Room C located at 411 Wessel Drive. Fee for residents is $140 and for non-residents, $145. www.fairfield-city.org/camps
LEGO Mindstorm Robotics Camp
LEGO Mindstorm Robotics Camp, ages 9-12. Explore robotics as you work in teams to program LEGO Mindstorm robots, using both the NXT and the RCX controllers. Build and teach a robot to “think” when you add sensors that can take in information and influence the robot’s decisions. June 3-7, Monday to Friday, 1-3 p.m., at the Community Arts Center Community Room Clocated at 411 Wessel Drive. Fee for residents is $140 and for non-residents, $145. www.fairfield-city.org/camps
Fairfield Dance Camp
Dance Camp, ages 6-16. June 10-14, Monday to Friday, either 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 4:30-8:30 p.m., Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive. Dancers will be divided into groups according to age. Dance warm-ups, crafts, games and dance routines. Our camp will end with our final performance on Friday at noon or 7 p.m. (depending on which class you are in) in the Community Arts Center Theatre. Campers must bring a sack lunch/dinner daily, wear shorts or dancewear and appropriate footwear. Each dancer will receive a Dance Camp T-shirt. Cost is $85 for residents and $90 for non-residents. www.fairfield-city.org/camps
Fairfield Break-A-Leg Camp
Break-A-Leg Camp, ages 7-12, June 17-28, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Community Arts Center Theatre, 411 Wessel Drive. Half-day camp covering the basics of theater such as blocking, projection and character development. Campers will get to experience the entire production process from the auditions to the performance and get a basic knowledge of costume design, set design, directing and stage management. They will showcase their talent with a 20-30 minute age-appropriate play, presented on our stage on the evening of June 28. Cost for residents: $155, non-residents, $160. www.fairfield-city.org/camps
Fairfield Cupcake Cakes and More Camp
Cupcake Cakes and More, ages 6-12, July 1-3, Monday to Wednesday, 1-4 p.m., Community Arts Center Children’s Room, 411 Wessel Drive. Each day you will be taught how to decorate different cupcakes and how to make different types of icing. The last day you will learn how to decorate a cupcake cake with a 4th of July theme or design your own. All supplies will be provided to complete one Red, White and Blue cupcake cake. You may need to purchase additional supplies if you are designing your own. Cost is $60 for residents and $65 for non-residents. Note that this class may use food containing nuts. www.fairfield-city.org/camps
Fairfield Mad Science Camp
Mad Science Camp, Sensational Senses, ages 5-12, July 8-12, Monday to Friday, 1-4 p.m., Community Arts Center Children’s Room, 411 Wessel Drive. Bubbling potions, cotton candy, voice effects, a soda-making activity and more. Cost is $140 residents/$145 non-residents. www.fairfield-city.org/camps
Fairfield Pottery Camp
Pottery Camp I, ages 6-12, Session 1: July 15-19, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. Session 2: July 29-Aug. 2, Monday to Friday, 1-4 p.m., Community Arts Center Art Studio, 411 Wessel Drive. This camp is designed for children to have fun and express their creativity. Children are taught various hand-building techniques and learn to form decorative or functional pieces while having a great time. Cost is $90 residents, $95 non-residents. www.fairfield-city.org/camps
Fairfield Youth Conditioning Camp
Fitness and Athletic Youth Conditioning Camp, ages 9-16, July 15-25, Monday to Thursday, 9-10:30 a.m., Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive. This Fitness Program is designed to introduce fitness and athleticism in a fun and effective way and is an opportunity for youth to build athletic confidence, and get fit. The Program is designed for all levels of athletic and non-athletic boys and girls in an outdoor setting. Your child’s benefits will include: improved coordination, agility and speed, decrease body fat, increase body mass, strength, power, endurance, flexibility, balance and posture. Campers must wear appropriate athletic shoes and clothing. Cost for residents is $105, and non-residents, $110. www.fairfield-city.org/camps
Fairfield Summer Camp Wheel Camp
Summer Camp Wheel, ages 11-16, July 22-26, Monday to Friday, 1-4 p.m., Community Arts Center Art Studio, 411 Wessel Drive. This camp is designed for preteens/teens to have fun and express their creativity while learning how to use the pottery wheel. Kids are taught how to use the wheel while learning various techniques to form decorative or functional pieces. Cost for residents is $90, and non-residents, $95. www.fairfield-city.org/camps
Fairfield Cheerleading Camp
Cheerleading Camp, ages 4-8, July 22-26, Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Community Arts Center Community Room C, 411 Wessel Drive. Cheerleaders will learn stretches, cheer warm-ups, sideline cheers, cheer dances and beginner tumbling. Camp will end with our final performance on Friday at 11 a.m. in the Community Arts Center Theatre. Campers must wear shorts and appropriate footwear. Each cheerleader will receive a Cheer Camp T-shirt. Cost is $55 residents, $60 non-residents. www.fairfield-city.org/camps
Musical Theatre Camp
Children’s Musical Theatre Camp, ages 10-16, July 22-Aug. 2, 1-4:30 p.m., Community Arts Center Theatre, 411 Wessel Drive. Be a part of this year’s musical production of “The Little Mermaid, Jr.” This camp includes training in singing, dance, and character development. Performances Aug. 9-11 at the Fairfield Community Arts Center Theater. Audition packets must be picked up at time of enrollment and auditions will be held on July 13 from 10 a.m. to noon. Parents should plan to attend auditions with their child. Students must be enrolled to audition. Camp includes T-shirts, Kids in the Spotlight bags and/or production patches and water bottles. Students must attend every class in order to participate in the final performance, including two mandatory evening dress rehearsals on Aug. 7-8. Please do not register if you have a conflict. Please email shirt size to aosborne@fairfield-city.org as soon as you register and no later than June 17. Cost is $175 residents and $180 non-residents. www.fairfield-city.org/camps
WARREN COUNTY
Springboro Sunshine Camp
A traditional summer camp for children ages 4-12 with an emphasis on nature crafts, songs, and creeking. $75, includes daily snack, camp shirt and bag. Call 937-367-4838 sunshine.camp@hotmail.com.
Coffman YMCA Summer Day Camp
From June through August. Camp offers themed weeks with a weekly focus on a sport, fitness and nutrition, arts and crafts, great outdoor activities. Camp is for ages 5-12 with age-appropriate activities for each age group and runs June 3 through Aug. 16. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday with extended days available. Call 937-886-9622 for more information or email tperry@daytonymca.org. Go to www.ymcaonline.org for more information.
YMCA Camp Kern Summer Overnight Camps
For kids ages 5-16 years old, Camp Kern offers residential and semi-residential accommodations, a 485-acre facility, and a chance to escape the city and reconnect with nature. Programs range from $250 to $600 per session, and sessions begin June 16 and end Aug. 10. Register online and read details about the programs offered at www.campkern.org.
Summer Camp at Jacob’s Well Christian Learning Center
Weekly swimming trips to the Mason Rec Center, weekly field trips including the zoo and tours of the Bengals and Reds Stadiums. A Christian camp for children finishing kindergarten through 5th grade. Visit the web site for more information at www.jacobswelllearning.com or call 513-229-0223.
Summer Camps Grades 7-12 (Butler and Warren Counties)
College Prep Summer Camps for Butler and Warren County students entering grades 7-12. Two local Educational Service Centers in conjunction with Sinclair Community College are hosting summer programming options for youth entering grades 7-12. Digital Photography, Comedy Camp, and Guitar Building are all being offered as half-day options to give students new experiences this summer that may spark future career interests and opportunities. A full day STEM camp is also available for incoming sophomores, juniors and seniors using a Waterbotics module. This camp will provide students a fun environment for learning science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) while building aquatic Lego robots that will participate in various challenges. Register using the online system at www.sinclair.edu/courseview. Questions can be referred to Sinclair’s Courseview Campus Center at 513-339-1212 x 5507 or emailing courseview@sinclair.edu.
Drama Camp
June 10-14. 9 a.m. to noon at the Mason High School Auditorium. Cost of drama camp is $100. Sign up at www.masondrama.com or contact Allen Young at younga@mason.k12.oh.us with any questions.
Creative Summer Camps for Kids
Pop Revolution Community Studio, 105. E. Main St., Mason. For more information: http://poprevolutiongallery.com/art_classes.html:
- June 10-14, 9-11 a.m. at Pop Revolution Community Studio, 105. E. Main St., Mason. Cost $130, includes all materials. For grades 3-4. Pack your imaginary bags and travel all over the globe through art.
- Fantasmatic Fabric. Grades 5-8. July 8-12, 9-11 a.m. Cost $130.
- Paper Mache Magic. Grades 5-8. July 15-19, 1-3 p.m. Cost $130.
- Pop up Book Camp. Grades 5-8. July 22-26, 1-3 p.m. Cost $130.
- Silkscreen Super Camp. Grades 6-12, July 29-Aug 2, 1-3 p.m. Cost $150.
- Puppet Workshop. Grades 4-8 Aug. 5-9 9-11 a.m. $130. Includes all materials.
- Butterflies, Bugs and Wiggly Things. Grades K-3 Dates: Aug.t 12-16 Times: 9-11 a.m. Cost: $130. Includes all materials.
Arts Council of West Chester & Liberty
Hosted by The Arts Council of West Chester & Liberty, Keehner Park, 7211 Barret Road, West Chester.www.artscouncilwcl.org. Recycled, Reclaimed, Repurposed, Grades 1-3 June 17 -21 9-11 a.m. Medieval Masterpieces outdoor art camp, Grades 4-6, June 17 -21, Noon to 2 p.m. www.artscouncilwcl.org
Camp Invention — GeoQuest
Camp Invention returns to Lebanon Junior High School. For students entering grades 1-6. June 17-21, 2013, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., $220. Visit www.campinvention.org to register online for a $5 discount.
Kingdom Kare Summer Camp
Kingdom Kare Learning Center, 440 Watkins Glen Drive, Franklin. Summer program beginning Monday, June 3, for ages kindergarten through sixth grade, which involves many educational and fun field trips and activities such as skating, bowling, miniature golf, swimming, spray ground, Leap Frogs Play, Cincinnati Zoo, Entertrainment Junction, Vacation Bible School and a Scholastic Book Fair. Five-day weekly fee is $140 (part-time rates also available). For more information, please call 937-746-0794 or e-mail claudia@kingdomsportscenter.com.
Mason-Deerfield Arts Alliance Summer Art Camps
- Mixing it Up with the Masters: Learn about master artists and their styles. Grades 3-6, $95, June 17-20, 9 a.m. to noon, Cottell Park, Deerfield Twp.
- Papermaking: Spend the week creating your own handmade paper. Students can save and bring supplies they think may be interesting to experiment with, but there will be plenty of supplies on hand. Grades 2-6. $110, June 17-20, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cottell Park, Deerfield Twp.
- Cincinnati Art Museum Camp 1: Each day we will look at a piece of art from the collection at the Cincinnati Art Museum and create related artwork ourselves. Camp will conclude with a gallery style show of our work from the week. Grades K - 5, June 24-27, 9 a.m. to noon, Cottell Park, Deerfield Township
- Drawing Camp: Students will learn the basic techniques of drawing, shading and 3D. Each student will have a sketchbook to fill during the week. Grades 3-5. $95, June 24-27, 1-4 p.m., Cottell Park, Deerfield Twp.
- Kite Making Camp: Grades 3-7. $90, June 24-27, 9 a.m. to noon, Cottell Park, Deerfield Twp.
- Instrument Making Camp: Paint shirts are required. Grades 3 -7, $100 June 24-27, 1-4 p.m. Cottell Park, Deerfield Twp.
- Wonderland Art Camp: Projects will include fantastic mixed media hats, make believe landscapes, delicious culinary art and more. On the last day of class, we will gather for a Tea Party with the Alice in Wonderland characters that will delight all of the senses. Grades K - 3, $110, June 24-27, 9 a.m. to noon, Cottell Park. Deerfield Twp.
- Wild & Wonderful Animal Collage Camp: Grades 5-7 , $95, June 24- 7, 1-4 p.m. Cottell Park, Deerfield Twp.
- Art Land Time Traveler Camp: Grades 2-4, $130, July 1-4, 1-4 p.m. Cottell Park, Deerfield Twp.
- Arts with POP: Campers will learn new techniques and tricks for making pop-up designs for cards and books and other 3D crafts. Grades 3-8, $95, July 8-11, 9 a.m. to noon. Cottell Park, Deerfield Twp.
- Tie Dye Camp: Three T-shirts and five bandanas will be included in the cost of the camp. Students are welcome to bring items from home as long as they are 100% cotton. Grades 4- 6, $135, July 8-11, 1-4 p.m. Cottell Park, Deerfield Twp.
- Wish & Dream Camp: Girls will delve into self-discovery via creative expression through mixed media art and journaling. Grades 4-8, $145, July 15-18, 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Cottell Park, Deerfield Twp.
- Recycle Art Camp: Grades 2-6, $95, July 22-25, 9 a.m. to noon. Cottell Park, Deerfield Twp.
- Painting Camp: Please bring a paint shirt. Grades 3-5 , $110, July 22-25, 1-4 p.m. Cottell Park, Deerfield Twp.
- Cincinnati Art Museum Camp 2: Each day we will look at a piece of art from the collection at the Cincinnati Art Museum and create related artwork ourselves. Camp will conclude with a gallery style show of our work from the week. Grades K - 5, July 29 - Aug. 1, 9 a.m. to noon, $40, Cottell Park, Deerfield Twp.
- Fairy Camp: Create fairy art, hair bands, gardens, jewelry and wands. Dress-up encouraged. Photo fun on Wednesday, July 31. Grades K-2, $99, July 29-Aug. 1, 1-4 p.m., Cottell Park, Deerfield Twp.
- Super-Shero Camp: Using capes, masks and crowns for revealing the talents, abilities, and creation of girls through mixed media art and journaling. Grades 4-8, $145, Aug.5-8, 12:30-4:30 p.m., Cottell Park, Deerfield Twp.
Cincinnati
Summer Camp is Amazing Grace Day Camp at Augsburg Lutheran Church
Augsburg Lutheran Church, 11676 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, hosts its fifth year of Summer Camp: Amazing Grace Day Camp, June 24 through June 28, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily for children going into grades 1 to 7. Registration is required for this FREE day camp experience by calling. 513-825-2240 or e-mail: augsburgoffice@fuse.net Camp supervisors from Lutheran Outdoor Ministries in Ohio and church volunteers provide programs including worship, study, games, and activities, so participants will hear and see how active their faith can be, learning how to live and work together in an intentional Christian community.
Summer Flight Day Camps
Summer Camp experiences for ages preschool to 12th grade. June 3 to Aug. 9, 11312 Snider Rd., Cincinnati. 513-247-9944 x363 summerflight@chca-oh.org
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