Summer Nature Camps

Outdoor Experiences Summer Nature Camps

Registration for 2023 camps is now open. See the lists below to find camps with spots still open!

All camps have scholarship spots regardless of current registration or waitlist status. Details and application below!

Have camp questions? Our FAQ page may help!
Please email any additional questions to education@clevelandmetroparks.com!

Rocky River Reservation (camps 4 – 8 years)

Rocky River Reservation (camps 8 – 12 years)

River Explorers (8–11 years)
Rocky Adventurers (8–11 years)
Secrets of the Woods (10–12 years) (On Waitlist)

Camp Scholarships: Scholarships are available to help cover the cost of Cleveland Metroparks Summer Nature Camps. Individuals who receive aid in the form of SNAP, Medicaid, or the National School Lunch Program - CEP and are a resident of Cuyahoga County or Hinckley Township are eligible. If qualified and chosen, applicants may be awarded one scholarship per year, per child. All camps have scholarship spots regardless of current registration or waitlist status. Your child will not be awarded a scholarship for a camp they are already registered for. To apply for a camp scholarship please complete the following application and return it to education@clevelandmetroparks.com with your proof of eligibility (SNAP, Medicaid, National School Lunch Program - CEP). Applications will be accepted until April 15, 2023. Recipients will be chosen by April 30, 2023. If qualified and chosen, a non-refundable $10 deposit is required upon scholarship receipt to reserve your child’s spot in camp.

Scholarships are offered through a special gift from the Cleveland Natural Science Club and other generous donors.

Cancellations/Refunds: Program fees and deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable to another date/program unless Cleveland Metroparks finds it necessary to cancel a program. Participants assume risk of all changes in personal health and affairs. Registrants will be notified if programs are cancelled.
NOTE: Camp fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Camp registration is not confirmed until you receive your confirmation email. 

Pick-Up Policy: If campers are not picked up in a timely manner, you will be charged a late fee of $5, per camper, for every 15-minute interval past the pick-up time beginning 15 minutes after the camp’s initial end time.

- i.e., if camp ends at 3:00 p.m., beginning at 3:15 p.m. you will be charged $5, per camper, for every 15-minute window that passes.

If you are going to be late for pick-up due to an emergency, please call the Nature Center leading the camp to avoid being charged any late fees.

Donations are welcome to support the Outdoor Experiences Scholarship Fund. If you are interested in donating online, please click here.

2023 Summer Nature Camps decriptions and details
2023 Summer Nature Camps by registration time

Nature Centers

Brecksville Nature Center 440.526.1012
CanalWay Center 216.206.1000
North Chagrin Nature Center 440.473.3370
Rocky River Nature Center 440.734.6660
Watershed Stewardship Center 440.887.1968
Outdoor Recreation 216.341.1704

Outdoor Experiences Summer Nature Camps

Registration for 2023 camps is now open. See the lists below to find camps with spots still open!

Nature Preschool Camps

Nature Preschool

Big Creek, North Chagrin, West Creek, South Chagrin Camps

Bedford, Garfield Park, Lakefront, Ohio & Erie Camps

Bedford Reservation

Garfield Park Reservation

Lakefront Reservation

Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation

Brecksville, Hinckley, Mill Stream Run Camps

Brecksville Reservation

Hinckley Reservation

Mill Stream Run Reservation

Rocky River Camps (age 4 – 8)

Rocky River Reservation (camps 4 – 8 years)

Rocky River Camps (age 8 – 12)

Rocky River Reservation (camps 8 – 12 years)