Academic Fun & Fitness Camp

Expect the unexpected in this unique camp. It’s an exciting experience for campers with special learning needs. Campers gain new perspectives on learning while developing social skills, building self-esteem and improving reading and math skills.

This unique camp is for ages 6-18 with learning differences: ADD, ADHD, learning disabilities, dyslexia and Asperger’s Syndrome. At this “un-school” camp, instructors and aides use systematic instruction and multi-sensory techniques (eyes, ears, touch and muscle movement) to improve campers’ basic reading and math skills. Science, theater, poetry, art and computer mini-courses let campers explore the world beyond the traditional classroom. Ratio of campers to staff is 5:1.

The six-week camp is June 14 through July 23 with full-day and half-day sessions. Located at Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, camp fees include lunch, snacks, activities and before-camp/after-camp care. 440-914-0200. www.unschoolcamp.org .

Akron Fossil & Science Center

The Akron Fossils & Science Center’s Truassic Park Adventure Camp registration opens March 1. Day camp dates are July 6-9, July 13-16, July 27-30 and Aug. 3-6. Each camp runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and is for ages 5-11.

The structure of these camps is built around several learning stations. At the Discovery Station, campers participate in a science experiment or watch an instructive demonstration. At the Craft Station, campers create fun projects. At the Snack Station, the group gets a boost of energy while playing with their food. At the Game Station, the campers top the day off with a whole lot of fun.

Campers are divided into dinosaur-themed teams according to age with a camp guide to lead each team. Each day will be further distinguished by a theme: Dino Day, Nature Day, Paleontology Day and Adventure Day. 330-665-DINO (3466).

Andrews Osborne Academy

If you have horse fever, we have your cure. Here’s your chance to spend a week with horses and horse lovers. Andrews Osborne Academy Summer Adventure is a boarding program specializing in horseback riding. This is a special opportunity for girls ages 9-14.

Campers are grouped according to ability level. Beginner topics include grooming, tacking up and basic equitation. Advanced topics include beginning jumping, jumping small courses and further work in equitation flatwork.

Enrollment in Andrews Osborne Academy Summer Adventure is limited to 24 campers in each boarding session. Cost for the boarding camp is $700 and includes all activities, lodging, meals and a camp T-shirt. Choose from June 20-25, July 18-23 and Aug. 8-13. Call 440-942-3600 for more information.

Babies 2 Books

Babies 2 Books provides excellence in childcare with two summer programs designed to continue a child’s educational growth during the summer, while providing fun for the kids.

Summer Brain Camp for school-age children keeps the mind sharp with fun, educational projects, special guests and events. There is no brain drain at brain camp. Babies 2 Books brings in special guests for all ages that teach while they entertain. The kids love it, and they learn from it, as well.

For preschoolers, Countdown to Kindergarten is an excellent way to prepare for and assess kindergarten readiness. Week by week, the children learn and practice different kindergarten skills, including name writing, sight words and even shoe tying, culminating in an awesome graduation ceremony.

All students participate in our annual summer Olympics, where the children are taught the importance of physical exercise, sportsmanship and teamwork. 440-357-5437, www.babies2books.com.

Cleveland City Dance

Cleveland City Dance is offering summer dance camps for ages 4-19 from July 5 to Aug. 14. Camps for age 4-5 offer ballet, jazz, modern, music and crafts. Ages 6-7 have ballet, jazz and choreography. Ages 8-11 have ballet, jazz, modern, musical theater, music history and music theory. Ages 12 and up have Pilates, yoga, ballet, jazz, modern, pointe, choreography, music history and music theory. 

Many dancers will have an opportunity to perform at the Aug. 14 Open House. Camps can be taken in two-week sessions, allowing flexibility for family vacations. Visit www.clevelandcitydance.com for class options or call 216-295-2222.

Cleveland Metroparks

This summer, Cleveland Metroparks offers eight weeks of golf day camps for young golfers.

Boys and girls ages 8-17 can participate in any of the eight weeks: June 14-18, June 21-25, June 28-July 2 (girls only), July 6-9 (four days, $140), July 12-16, July 19–23, July 26-30 or Aug. 2-6. The golf camps run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and cost $175 per week campers provide packed lunch), with extended care available for kids arriving at 8 a.m. and/or staying until 5 p.m. for an additional $25 fee.

Space is limited. The camps are at the centrally located Washington Golf Learning Center at 3841 Washington Park Blvd., between Fleet and Harvard in Newburgh Heights, just off the I-77 exits of Harvard or Fleet. To make a reservation and for more information, call 216-641-1864 or visit clevelandmetroparks.com.

College for Kids Summer Camp

Send you child to college this summer. Lakeland Community College offers the College for Kids summer camp program from June 14-23. The program, now in its 25th year, offers children exciting, fun-filled and educational activities that focus on hands-on learning and exploration.

Program activities include musical theater, science, arts and crafts, recreation, math, creative writing and more. Camp classes are small and are taught by instructors who are certified elementary and secondary teachers or experts in their field.

Full-day programs provide lunch and snacks, and half-day options offer a snack. Some programs also include field trips that have additional fees.

With the College for Kids program at Lakeland, parents can have the peace of mind that comes from knowing their child is in a fun, safe and exciting camp this summer. To request a brochure, call 440-525-7116 or visit lakelandcc.edu/camps.

Color Our Rainbow

Color Our Rainbow Academy offers a summer day camp that is designed to meet the needs of working families while offering a fun-filled and activity-packed program for children up to 12 years old.

During t he school year, the academy features a preschool program taught by experienced and degreed teachers along with a high-quality toddler program, as well as a before- and after-school program with transportation to and from many Akron elementary schools.

Summer camp includes exciting and entertaining visitors, daily field trips, theme-related events, dance, music, karate, Spanish, water activities, computers, video games, outdoor games and sports, arts and crafts, hands-on science experiments and more.

Color Our Rainbow is conveniently located minutes from downtown Akron, near Tallmadge and I-76 and is open 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays. We provide breakfast, lunch and snacks daily. Call 330-733-4212 or visit www.ColorOurRainbow.com for more information.

Crown Point Ecology Center

Crown Point E cology Center in Bath will hold its fourth season of the popular Summer Farm & Science Camp. The enriching and engaging one-week day camp from June 24 to July 30 is for explorers ages 6-11. It offers an opportunity for children to investigate the natural cycles of plants, animals and people on Crown Point’s 130-acre farm through fun, interdisciplinary, problem-solving activities in fields, woodlands, wetlands and the Hausfeld Children’s Garden.

The 2010 program, highlighting the centennial celebration of Crown Point’s 1910 bank barn, will explore “people on the farm” from the pre-historic people and early settlers who lived and worked on Crown Point’s land to today’s Certified Organic Farm and Ecology Center.

To enroll, go to www.crownpt.org. Mail the application to Amy Berens, education coordinator, Crown Point Ecology Center, P.O. Box 484, 3220 Ira Road, Bath, OH 44210-0484. 330-668-8992. Partial scholarships are available.

Cuyahoga County Public Library

Choose from several summer camps offered by Cuyahoga County Public Library:

Club Cuyahoga with Chones Creative Commons, ages 9-10. You’ve got talent, whether you know it or not. Former NBA player Jim Chones will help you activate your artistic talents in hip hop, theatre, art and creative writing.

Tween U, ages 11-12. Join Tri-C for Kids for some mind-bending and educational fun.

L4L Leaders for Life, ages 14-18. Learn what it takes to be a leader with Tri-C for Kids.

Career Exploration Camp, ages 14-18. Explore exciting careers through hands-on activities.

Financial Literacy Camp, grades 4-12. Learn all about money and how to use it wisely.

Media Arts Camp, ages 11-18. Create a Web site, record electronic music and make a digital stop motion video.

Visit cuyahogalibrary.org/summercamps.aspx for complete details and registration, which begins May 19.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association

Spend time this summer in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. This year’s summer camps focus on hands-on encounters with theatre, culinary arts and natural sciences.

Camps include Acting Out(side) Theatre Camp, Junior Chef Camp, Multi-Media Arts Camp, Jr. Ranger Camp and, new this year, Survivor Camp. Residential camps begin in June and run from Sunday through Friday. Jr. Ranger Camp, a mini-residential camp, is a three-day, two-night program for children entering grades 3-5

Junior Ranger Day Camp will allow ages 6-11 to experience the varied natural areas in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Campers will spend their days outdoors exploring the beauty of the park while earning their Junior Ranger badge. Day camp is available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 19-23 and July 26-30.

To register or for more information, visit www.cvnpa.org or call 800-642-3297.

Falcon Horse Lover Camp

HORSES! HORSES! HORSES! are what you get with Falcon Horse Lover Camp. In this unique program, you receive “your own horse” and literally eat, sleep and breathe horses all day, every day.

Girls only, ages 11-15, are accepted from beginner to accomplished intermediate level. The one-week camps run from June 20 to Aug. 14. Limited enrollment with two rings and miles of trails allows for individual instruction and group lessons.

Fr om first morning feeding until dark, activities surround horses. Campers ride about four hours a day with excellent horses, trained instructors, ring lessons, trail rides, fun rides, games, instruction in basic skills, all gaits, horsemanship, equitation, stable management, first aid, horse health, safety, ground lessons, guest speakers, parent demo, take home video and more. References are available for the camp, ACA-accredited since 1959.

Call 800-837-CAMP, visit www.falconcamp.com or e-mail HorseCamp@FalconCamp.com for information.

Falcon Camp

Widely recognized throughout the Midwe st as Ohio’s premier summer camp since 1959, Falcon Camp offers a beautiful, lakefront setting, talented and experienced staff, and a variety of activities. “Fun for now, skills for life” is not just a catchy phrase.It defines what Falcon is about.

Designed for boys and girls ages 6-16 in two-, four-, six or eight-week sessions, campers choose their schedule within a general framework. Daily activities are separate with planned coed events.

Falcon also has a special intro program for campers ages 6 and 7. The camp is ACA-accredited, with many references available of campers from all over. 800-837-CAMP, Info@FalconCamp.com, www.falconcamp.com.

Family Karate

Kick summer into high gear with a physical activity where you make new friends and learn something different. Try the martial arts.

With day and evening classes, Family Karate’s flexible schedule makes it easy for the family to enjoy the classes. Children from age 3, teenagers and adults have an opportunity to learn and practice self-defense, open hand and weapon forms, break boards, spar with padded weapons, and experience Tai Chi and Yoga movement.

There will be special projects, themes and fun games each week all summer in an air-conditioned facility. Professional instructors keep the program safe and interesting.

Special summer pricing with family discounts that include uniforms is available with no long-term contracts, belt or testing fees. To give your family a unique opportunity to play and learn together, call 440-255-7300 or e-mail contactus@Karate4Family.com.

Family Life Child Care Summer Camp Program

Family Life Child Care 2010 summer camp program is offered at four locations, Berea, Brook Park, Maple Heights and Lakewood, each with a different theme. All our camps include special events, field trips and daily activities that surround specific themes such as: health, sports, swimming and fitness; dance, theater and music; arts & crafts; community volunteering; science; reading and much more! Over a 10-week period, children ages kindergarten through fifth grade (and through eighth grade at the Brook Park and Berea centers) will enjoy creative opportunities to continue learning. The day begins at 6:30 a.m. and runs until 6:00 p.m. to accommodate working parents. A nutritious breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack is included. Please contact our enrollment specialist at 440-260-6001 or visit www.familylifecenters.org to register.

Fine Arts Association Theatre Camps

Young people who love to perform will want to attend The Fine Arts Association’s 2010 Theatre Arts Camp. This three day-a-week camp is for grades 3-12. The six-week program teaches campers the theatrical aspects of music, dance, theatre and art, with an understanding of how they all interrelate. A fully-staged theatrical production (open to the public) is presented the final weekend of camp. Camp size is limited for personal attention from highly skilled, trained artist teachers.

The Young Actors Ensemble is for students in grades 9-12 and 2010 high school grads. This two-day-a-week intensive summer theatre experience focuses on collaboration, creativity and professionalism as students learn acting, movement and vocal techniques. A Showcase Performance (open to the public) takes place the final evening of class.

Call 440-951-7500 to schedule an audition and for more information. All ability and experience levels are considered. Audition dates are March 19 and 20. Check out FAA’s Visual Arts, Dance and Music Camps too. www.fineartsassociation.org

Girl Scouts

The magic of camp can be experienced in so many different ways. From day camp to troop camping to resident camp, Girl Scouts offer a wide variety of camp experiences for every girl. Whether she wants to live in the outdoors or is spooked by bugs, Girl Scouts of North East Ohio has a camping opportunity perfect for every Girl Scout.

Girl Scouts of North East Ohio owns and operates outdoor camp sites year round (Pleasant Valley--located in Green Springs, Singing River--located in North Fairfield, and Timberlane--located north of Wakeman). These sites may be used by any Girl Scout troop or group for hiking, sports, games, all kinds of camping, conferences and training sessions or any program, which lends itself to an outdoor setting. Girl Scouts of North East Ohio camping standards are determined by GSUSA and the American Camping Association to protect the health and safety of children and adults.

For more information, call 800-852-4474

Great Summer Science Day Camps

Looking for a fun and educational summer activity for your young scientist, inventor or engineer? Great Lakes Science Center offers week-long Great Summer Science Day Camps beginning June 14.

Young scientists in preschool through high school will enjoy scientific exploration, cool experiments and lots of fun. Camp content is designed according to age level to ensure a quality experience. Sessions include admission to the science center and OMNIMAX film.

More than 30 camp themes for grades K-8 explore topics such as Awesome Astronauts, Gross Out, Wizard Science and more. High school students will gain hands-on experience in biomedical technology, aerospace, robotics and marine life. Preschoolers will build gadgets, mix icky concoctions and more.

Great Summer Science Day Camps will be at Great Lakes Science Center from June 14-Aug. 20 and Laurel School (Butler and Lyman campuses) from June 14-July 16. 216-694-2000, www.GreatScience.com.

Hawken School

Known for its excellent PS-12 education, Hawken School is also home to a variety of vibrant summer programs.

Hawken’s Boys’ Day Camp and Girls’ Day Camp provides fun, wholesome activities for grades PK-6 and includes sports, arts and crafts, and swimming instruction.

Hawken Summer Studies is a six-week program of credit, review, preview and skill-building for students grades 6-12. Offerings include math, writing, reading and study skills, foreign language, photography and health studies.

Summer Passport Camps provide fun in one- and two-week sessions with subjects such as computers, Lego, rock band, science and theatre.

Camps run at varying intervals between June 14 and July 23. Call 440-223-2940 or go online at www.hawken.edu/summer for details.

iD Tech Camp

Kids, experience North America’s most reputable summer technology program. More than 100,000 kids and teens worldwide have learned to create video games, Web sites with Flash®, digital movies, C++ and Java programs, iPhone® and Facebook® apps, robots, 3D models and animations with products experts use in their professions.

Ages 7-17 enroll in these fun and challenging, weeklong, day and residential summer camps, located at 60 universities in the U.S. and Canada. This includes Case Western Reserve University, Ohio State, Northwestern, University of Michigan, Columbia, Stanford, Harvard, Princeton, MIT and more. Check out our teen programs at select universities: iD Gaming Academy, iD Visual Arts Academy and iD Programming Academy. Save with code OH22.

Please visit www.internalDrive.com to register online.  Or call 1-888-709-TECH (8324) for details and specials.

ImmersionCamp at the Ratner School

ImmersionCamp at The Ratner School is under the direction of Jonathan Graham (MrG), an arts-education specialist with 37 years’ experience as a professional performing artist and educator. Ages 6-10 are immersed in the arts and culture of a country for two weeks culminating with a big show for family and friends. We offer four country/camps: Israel, England, Greece and Russia.

Camp takes place on the campus of The Ratner School in Pepper Pike. Campers learn language, make music and art every day, paint scenery, make puppets, laugh and play, eat healthy snacks, do creative movement, record CDs and make videos, listen to stories about the culture and people of the country, and get pretty silly a lot. Camp is limited to 15. Staff includes Adam Cohen (World Studies) and storyteller/artist Robin Echols Cooper. Check out our Web site at www.immersioncamp.info for dates, times, tuition and philosophy.

Lake County YMCA

Here at the YMCA, each of our branches provides a safe, educational and entertaining option for your summer childcare needs. We also provide opportunities for physical and social development through age-appropriate programming for children 4-14, as well as character development.

Our summer day camps offer a variety of activities, such as arts and crafts, swimming (including lessons), sports, nature hikes and amazing weekly trips including Cedar Point, Kalahari Water Park, Waldameer and Splash Lagoon. You also can be assured or our experienced camp staff, who are all background checked, as well as First Aid and CPR certified.

The Lake County YMCA is a great option for you and your child this summer because at the YMCA, we build strong kids, strong families and strong communities.

West End (Willoughby), 440-946-1160, dstewart@lakecountyymca.org

Central (Painesville), 440-352-3303, chennies@lakecountyymca.org

East End (Madison), 440-428-5125, jdaling@lakecountyymca.org

Childcare (Perry), 440-259-4596, cmichalak@lakecountyymca.org or areed@lakecountyymca.org

Lake Metroparks

Experience fun in the sun this summer naturally and participate in one or more of the 70 Summer Day Camps offered by Lake Metroparks. Summer day camps offer fun and educational activities, field trips and an overnight campout for select camps.

Camps are held at various park locations and led by qualified staff. Camps vary in length from one to five days, and extended care is available. Camp offerings include nature, science, art, hiking, beach, kayaking/canoeing, sailing, rock climbing, farm camps, renewable energy, horse/dairy/sheep, field trips and more.

Pre-registration is required to participate in Lake Metroparks Summer Day Camps and/or the extended hours offerings. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Monday, March 1.

Registration is available online at lakemetroparks.com for camps and extended care. Register by phone at 440-358-7275 or 800-669-9226 (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday).

Lake Ridge Academy

Are you looking for a summer experience that offers exciting and stimulating classes in the arts, academics and athletics? At Lake Ridge Academy, you’ll find dynamic programs offering full and half day experiences for adults and children Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Lake Ridge Academy offers six weeks of summer program options from June 7-July 16. Camps and classes are offered in one- to three-week blocks. Theday includes half (9-noon) and full day (9-4) sessions, before and after-school care and a supervised lunch.

Our popular Discovery Camps are multidisciplinary day camps designed to provide children ages K-6 with an enriching, rewarding, learning experience in an environment of summer fun.

Lake Ridge Academy’s Athletic Camps include full and half-day clinics in basketball, volleyball and archery. These clinics stress skill sets, teamwork, and game play.

Our complete 2010 Summer Program guide is available by mail or by logging onto www.lakeridgeacademy.org Call 440-327-1175 ext 9141 or by email at hatcherk@lakeridgeacademy.org.

Laurel School

Nature hikes and scavenger hunts, drama and creative arts, sports and field trips. Summer at Laurel 2010 (June 14-Aug. 13), for children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, features recreational and educational camps at Laurel School’s Lyman Campus in Shaker Heights and its 140-acre outdoor Butler Campus in Russell Township.

The Summer at Laurel curriculum is designed by experienced Laurel teachers who believe that summer is a time for girls and boys to meet new friends, acquire new skills and to have fun learning while at play.

New camps this year include the Gator Train Camp, six one-week sessions designed for the youngest campers, and the Daring Camp for Girls and Boys, eight one-week sessions packed full of activities for grades 3-4.

Register online at www.LaurelSchool.org/Summer by May 1 and get a 5 percent discount. Aftercare is available for a separate fee. For more information, contact Melissa Curtis at 216-455-0154 or Summer@LaurelSchool.org.

Lawrence Summer School

Does your child need a jump start for the next grade? Lawrence Summer School helps students in grades 1-6 realize academic success and gain organizational skills and strategies that they can carry into the next school year.

Lawrence Summer School provides basic remediation in reading, written expression, language arts and math, and is suited to students who can benefit from added instruction due to a learning difference such as dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, or difficulty with organization and concentration.

Summer school takes place from 8 a.m.-noon June 14-July 9 at the Lawrence School campus in Broadview Heights. For more information, call 440-526-0717.

Lawrence School is an independent day school for students in grades 1-12 with learning and attention differences. Lawrence serves students from more than 70 communities in 10 counties from its two campus locations in Broadview Heights and Sagamore Hills.

LifeCenter Plus Health & Fitness

Kids from age 3-14 will find a summer camp to suit their interests at LifeCenter Plus Health and Fitness Center in Hudson. Half- and full-day camps are offered June 14-Aug. 13 with age-appropriate activities.

Half-day camp prices start at $60 per week. To accommodate parents, LifeCenter Plus offers before- and after-hours care for school-aged children so kids can enjoy safe, supervised play before and after camp hours. Before- and after-care fees are additional.

Varied choices and skilled supervision ensure a good experience for every child in camps that include basketball, cheerleading, mini-kickers soccer, gymnastics, travel and adventure camps with a different destination every day, overnight tent camping and learning to grow gardens for older children, among many themes. New this year are Model Racing Camp, Pint Size Chefs Camp and Mad Science & Arts Galore Camp.

For more information or to request a brochure, call 330-655-2377, ext. 145.

Loyal Oak Lake Park

This is our 54th year at Loyal Oak. We are sure th at our success is based on the beauty of our location, the safe and well-maintained grounds that we offer and, of course, you. We believe it is really the families that gather at the park that make the most memories.

We offer a swimming and beach area with three docks, four diving boards and two slides for kids. Adults can sunbathe at our deck on the lake. We have picnic shelters and grills, or you can purchase reasonably-priced fare at our refreshment bar.

Younger children can enjoy the fenced playground area for ages 7 and under. The older kids will love the recreation room equipped with pool tables, ping pong, electronic games and a juke box. We also have tons of sports equipment for everything shoes and more. Try miniature golf for just $1 for 18 holes. www.loyaloaklake.com.

Mad Science Camp

Looking for a way to turn summer into “spectacular?” Then look to Mad S cience. From a 45-minute presentation to a full summer of amazing programming,we have it all.

The best part is that we can customize experiences for groups of 15 to 1,500. Our science shows are interactive and include large-scale experiments for audiences. Workshops are geared for a smaller crowd of up to 25 campers and involve hands-on fun.

Our week-long summer camps afford campers lots of time to truly put some “science in their summer” with everything from rocket launches to crime scene investigation and more. Contact us today. 330-498-0033. www.madscience.org/northeastohio .

Magical Theatre Company

Magical Theatre Co. believes in “drama without trauma.” Lots of laughter and learning can be found at two camps.

Acting Out(side) from June 20-25 is an overnight or day experience at Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Campers entering grades 4-10 learn stage combat and hone their acting skills, culminating in an outdoor performance in the fields and forests of the national park.

KID Camp, in its 15th year, is a day camp from July 5-16. Ages 7-17 spend the morning with their age group rotating between high-energy classes in singing, dancing and acting. The afternoon is spent rehearsing an original musical performed on the final Friday evening.

All camps are staffed with professional actors, directors, choreographers and musicians with a wealth of teaching experience and committed to the health and growth of young, aspiring performers. Call 330-848-3708 for more information or go online to www.magicaltheatre.org.

The Mandel JCC Day Camps

The Mandel JCC has engaging and exciting day camps that encourage campers to be happy, make friends, discover themselves and become more confident. Judaism comes alive through creative programs, an innovative curriculum and special Shabbat celebrations every Friday. Whether in the pool, kicking a soccer ball or playin g in the Anisfield sprayground, campers are laughing, stretching their imaginations and engaging with counselors who are excellent role models. Physical and emotional safety is primary for The Mandel JCC camp professionals, educators and social workers who have more than 90 years of combined experience. A high staff-to-camper ratio ensures individual attention, maximum participation and success for each child. Extended day care is available at The Mandel JCC and shuttle services from Solon and Cleveland Heights are available.

For more information, visit www.mandeljcc.org or call Laurie Spielman, day camp registrar, at 216-593-6249.

Miss Pat’s Day Care

Miss Pat’s Day Care Centers have been providing families with safe, fun and affordable field trip and summer camp programs for more than 25 years. Programs start for children at 5 years old and continue through school-age groups.

Field trip schedules have included places like American Bouncers, Pioneer Waterland, Wildwater Kingdom, Waldameer Amusement Park, Chuck-e-Cheese and more. There are theme weeks, surprise visitors, rainy-day activities and more to keep the children engaged all summer. Weekly field trips are available or can be combined with full-time summer camp.

Miss Pat’s Day Care Center’s main office is at 8553 Herrick Drive, Chesterland. Contact them at 440-729-8255 or visit www.misspats.com .

Old Skool Expert Basketball Camp

Student athletes will have an experience of a lifetime as they work to refine and master their basketball skills. Participants in this intensive, five-week session will not only enhance their game, but also help improve their mental abilities. They will learn or improve on individual and team offensive and defensive skills including ball handling, triple threat, man-to-man defense, boxing-out, various zone defenses, shooting and dribbling and conditioning.

The camp consists of lectures, and campers will be given assignments to work on during the week. All classes train six hours a week. Each class will enroll approximately 12 to 20 student athletes. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Age groups and times will be determined based on ages and numbers of athletes registering.

Call Mr. Tarr at Trains at Your Place (sponsor) at 440-946-3030. Leave a message and phone number.

Our Lady of the Elms

Summer at the Elms is heating up to actively engage campers ages 6-12. Our mission is to create memorable learning experiences through hands-on activities. Our camp runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday with before care beginning at 7:30 a.m. and aftercare until 6 p.m. To find out more about the camp, e-mail krusinko@theelms.org.

Pinnacle Sports

Pinnacle Sports Summer Day Camps offers eight, co-ed sessions of sports instruction, athletic performance training, character training and good, old-fashioned summer camp fun rolled into one. Choose from soccer, baseball/softball, basketball and all-sports weeks. Our camp staff is experienced in summer camping, coaching and child development.

Cost for boys and girls is $160 per week with the exception June 28-30, which is $100. Come for all eight weeks and pay only $1,000. There are discounts for multiple children or multiple weeks. There also is a daily day camp option of $40 per day. We also offer early drop off and late pick up for working parents for an additional fee.

It is our goal for young people to learn new skills, make new friends, become part of a community and have fun. PSSDC is accredited and a member of the American Camp Association (ACA).

S'Camp at Old Trail

What does your child want to do this summer? Join us at the Cuyahoga Valley National Park for summer camp at Old Trail School. Our popular S’Camp program runs from June 14-Aug. 6.

Campers age 18 months-14 years can choose a variety of summer experiences from more than 80 offerings including art, cooking, gardening, Civil War life, photography, filmmaking, scuba, Wacky Water Week and more. Half-day and full-day camps are available each week.

Transportation from Hudson and Brecksville is available, as well as extended-day care and lunch. For more information and to request a brochure, contact the school at 330-666-1118, ext. 469, or go to www.oldtrail.org.

Old Trail School is an independent, coeducational day school for students aged toddler through eighth grade, offering a personal, nurturing and academically-challenging liberal arts program to students and families that emphasizes academics, athletics and the arts.

Scribes and Scribblers

Scribes and Scribblers Child Development Center offers a creative, well-rounded summer camp program for ages 6-14 from June 15-Aug. 21.

There is something for everyone with a range of activities including daily swimming, American Red Cross swim lessons, sports clinics, martial arts, field trips, fun weekly themes, skits and awards, and special on-site events, such as a camp carnival and a themed parent night cookout. Each week is a new and exciting theme, such as Western Week, with special activities, props, menus and events.

Scribes and Scribblers also offers a summer camp for toddlers through pre-K that includes swimming and swim lessons, sports clinics and weekly themes that match the school-age camp with age-appropriate activities. Registration begins Feb. 22. Call 440-884-KIDS (5437).

SMILE Summer Camp

A therapeutic day camp for ages 4-18 in Twinsburg, SMILE Summer Camp was developed to provide kids with disabilities a fun, interactive way to develop better social skills, communication and emotional regulation. Summer camp is a valuable experience to children with autism, Asperger’s and other pervasive developmental disorders who benefit from the positive structure and varying activities.

Every camper’s IEP goals will be targeted in the realm of speech-language therapy, while engaging in fun-filled small group and community outings, including horseback riding, swimming and other exciting activities in the community. All campers are prepared for and engaged with therapeutic supports to help them stay safe and have fun.

Due to a low camper-staff ratio, participation is limited to five campers per session. Campers receive a free t-shirt and gift. Call 330-405-8776 or go to www.smilesummercamp.com to take advantage of early registration.

South Suburban Montessori School

South Suburban Montessori Summer Camp is open to all children from the ages of 3 to 6 years and adheres to the Montessori theory in regards to following the interests and developmental needs of the individual child. A typical day includes stories, songs, movement and rhythmic activities, cooking, art and sharing lunch together.

The children will be outside as often as possible for science exploration, gardening activities, nature walks and water play. Field trips to places such as the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History or the Rocky River Trailside Interpretive Center are scheduled throughout the summer. The program is lead by SSMS staff members.

The Brecksville camp runs from 8:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. or 8:45-6 June 14-Aug. 6. Cost is $170 per week for half day or $235 per week for full day. Early arrival is available. For more information, call 440-526-1966.

Spring Garden Waldorf

Northeast Ohio is fortunate to be home to the only accredited Waldorf School in the state. Spring Garden Waldorf School allows children to delve deeply into a subject and experience it in many ways. This type of education touches the whole child: head, heart and ha nds. Spring Garden Waldorf School is an independent, non-sectarian elementary school serving children from preschool through eighth grade.

Join us in this unique summer camp opportunity for children entering grades 1-4. Skilled Waldorf teachers will host Experience Waldorf the week of June 21-25. Children will engage in a variety of classes including sign language, Spanish, woodworking, handwork and music.

Experience what Waldorf education offers. This camp highlights aspects of our curriculum that, when paired with the traditional academic disciplines at Spring Garden Waldorf School, provides a broad and balanced education. Registration is required. Call 330-666-0574 or register at www.sgws.org.

Summer Wind Stables

Summer Wind Stables offers a coed day camp with horseback riding and swimming. The camp runs from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. June 9-Aug. 22, with before and after care available.

Campers are divided by ability level. The advanced group can jump proficiently and may have show experience. Beginner groups have never ridden before. SWS has 12 school horses for a variety of ability levels.

Campers ride twice each day for an hour or more each time. They also have a hands-on ground lesson. Each camper has a horse for the week and learns total care of that horse. Parents are invited to join them each Friday for a performance.

Year-round lessons, horse training, boarding and leasing of horses are available. Stop in the tack and gift shoppe for your horsey needs. 11770 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, 440-729-1849, www.summerwindstables.com, www.summerwindtack.com.

University of Akron

From swimming to Spanish lessons, painting to picnics, The University of Akron Center for Child Development Summer Day Camp has it all. Children who have completed kindergarten through age 11 can have an entertaining, fun and educational summer all rolled into one when they attend this day camp.

The nine-week camp features a different theme each week and runs from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. June 7-Aug. 6, with a minimum two-week attendance required. Cost is $175 per week (UA employees pay $170) and includes breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack.

Camp counselors are college-degreed staff specializing in early childhood education/child development. The majority of activities are on the UA campus and at the center at 108 Fir Hill St. All off-campus field trips are accompanied by campus security officers.

To learn more about the programs offered at the University of Akron’s Center for Child Development, call 330-972-8210.

University School

Spend your summer at University School. US offers K-12 coed and all-boys’ day camps, sports camps and academic enri chment classes at the US campuses in Shaker Heights and Hunting Valley.

The US Boys’ Day Camp (grades K-7) and Sports Camps (grades K-12) are designed to teach skills, foster sportsmanship and create lasting friendships. The Boys’ Day Camp is well-recognized for its traditional programs in athletics, woodshop, swimming, exciting field trips and an appreciation of the outdoors.

Specialized sports camps include soccer, basketball, swimming, baseball, football, lacrosse and more. Campers will enjoy state-of-the art athletic facilities under the guidance of US coaches. Grouped according to age and skill level, US Sports Camps are a great place for kids looking to improve their skills, make new friends and have fun this summer.

To register, visit www.US.edu. For information, call 216-831-1984, ext. 7366, or e-mail summer@us.edu.

YMCA Camp Y-Noah

Looking for a fun activity for your child this summer? Camp Y-Noah is Northeast Ohio’s premier camping experience for ages 5-17. Programs include horseback riding, canoeing, archery, crafts, campfires, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, kayaking and more.

Camp Y-Noah’s unique features include indoor and outdoor riding facilities, the Alpine Tower, the New Frontiers High Ropes course, a 22-acre lake and 300 acres of trails. Counselors come from around the world and receive seven days of intensive training including certification in CPR and first aid.

Save $25 when you register your camper on any Family Fun Days at Camp Y-Noah. Family Fun Days will be 2-4 p.m. April 18 and May 16. Cost is $415 for six days for non-members and $365 for six days for members. For more information, contact Michael Ohl at 877-GOT-CAMP or go online at www.gotcamp.org.

YMCA of Greater Cleveland

Camp during the summer months at the YMCA of Greater Cleveland provides children a unique opportunity to expand their knowledge and individuality through our curriculum designed to develop skills in teamwork, social competence, character development, fitness, outdoor education, the arts, literacy and service learning.

Our programs offer weekly themes and activities that promote learning, growing, creating and exploring. Swimming activities, regular field-trip excursions from the center and nutritious morning and afternoon snacks are included. Program hours are convenient for working parents, and county voucher subsidies are accepted. All programs are licensed through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. For more information, log on to www.clevelandymca.org or call 216-566-9622.

Young Chefs Academy

Here kids ages 3-17 learn the j oy and value of cooking. We offer great fun-filled weekly cooking classes and educational summer camps with interactive, hands-on cooking and delicious fun for all. Prices are as affordable as $10/hour. Enroll by March 31 to take advantage of our Early Bird Specials. We also offer a variety of ALL-INCLUSIVE birthday party packages. Parents just sit back and let us handle everything from creating personalized invitations to coordinating your gift registry as your birthday gifts are opened. In addition, we offer great special events, pre-school and other onsite field trips, Girl Scout troop/badge activities and more! 440-572-2855. youngchefsacademy.com .