Summer Nature Camps

Outdoor Experiences Summer Nature Camps


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Registration opens for Cuyahoga County and Hinckley Township residents 

on Wednesday, February 18th at 8 a.m. 

Out of County registration will open on February 25th at 8 a.m.


All 2026 Summer Nature Camp information can be found by nature center below. 

Click the camp title for all details and registration page. 

All details also available on our registration page or in PDF format!


Please note: Registration utilizes our registration system which requires you to create an account and include all children you hope to register for summer camps. If you have not already created an account, we suggest you do so before summer camp registration day!


  • Camps in Brecksville Reservation

    Fun on the Family Farm Camp (7 - 8 years)

    • June 10 - June 12, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    • July 8 - July 10, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.


    Trailside Explorers (9 - 10 years)

    • June 16 - June 18, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    • July 21 - July 23, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.


    Wild Arts Camp (12 - 14 years)

    • June 24 - June 26, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    • July 22 - July 24, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.


    Young Explorers (5 - 6 years)

    • June 29 - July 1, 9 a.m. - noon
    • July 27, - July 29, 9 a.m. - noon


    Archery Youth One-Day Camp Jr. (9 -12 years)

    • July 1, 9 a.m. - noon
    • July 2, 9 a.m. - noon
    • August 5, 9 a.m. - noon
    • August 6, 9 a.m. - noon
    • August 7, 9 a.m. - noon


    Archery Youth One-Day Camp Sr. (13 - 17 years)

    • July 7, 9 a.m. - noon
    • July 8, 9 a.m. - noon


    Wilderness Skill Camp - Advanced (11 - 13 years)

    • July 15 - July 17, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.


    Nature Detective One-Day Camp (9 - 10 years)

    • August 5, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    • August 6, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.


    Camp Brecksville (7 - 8 years)

    • August 10 - August 12, 9 a.m. 2 p.m.


    Camps in Hinckley Reservation

    Camp Hinckley (10 - 12 years)

    • June 23 - June 25, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    • July 14 - July 16, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.


    Camps in Mill Stream Run Reservation

    Wilderness Skill Camp - Beginner (10 - 12 years)

    • June 10 - June 12, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    • June 17 - June 19, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

  • Camps in Bedford Reservation

    Sun & Moon Camp (9 - 11 years)  

    • June 30 - July 1, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. & July 2, 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.


    Wetlands, Waterfalls, and Wonders Camp (9 - 10 years)

    • July 6 - July 8, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.


    Bedford Creek Walkers Camp (9 - 10 years)

    • July 29 - July 31, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    • August 5 - August 7, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.


    Camps in Garfield Park Reservation

    Super Science Camp Jr. (7 - 8 years)

    • July 20 - July 22, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 


    Stream & Field Investigators Camp (11 - 12 years)

    • July 23 - July 24, 10 a.m.  - 4 p.m. 


    Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation

    Squirrel Scouts Camp (5 - 6 years)

    • June 9 - June 11, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.


    Land to Lake Camp (7 - 8 years)

    • June 10 - June 12, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 


    CanalWay Camper Camp (7 - 8 years)

    • June 16 - June 18, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
    • July 7 - July 9, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 


    Super Science Camp Sr. (9 - 10 years)

    • June 22 - June 24, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.


    Archery & Atlatl One-Day Camp (10 - 11 years)

    • June 29, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
    • August 3, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.


    Nature Explorers Camp (7 - 8 years)

    • July 1 - July 3, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.


    Leapfrog Adventure Camp (5 - 6 years)

    • July 14 - July 16, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.


    Camp Creativity (11 - 14 years)

    • July 21 - July 23, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 


    CanalWay Adventure Camp (9 - 10 years)

    • July 28 - July 30, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.


    Insect Investigators Camp (4 - 5 years)

    • August 4 - August 6, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
    • August 11 - August 13, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.


  • Camps in Acacia Reservation

    Artsy Animals Camp (5 - 6 years)

    • June 22 - June 24, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
    • June 22 - June 24, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.


    Acacia Adventure Camp (7 - 8 years)

    • August 4 - August 6, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.


    Camps in North Chagrin Reservation

    Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead Camp (9 - 10 years)

    • June 8 - June 11, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • July 27 - July 30, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.


    Habitat Hunters Camp (9 - 10 years)

    • June 29 - July 3, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.


    Critter Camp (5 - 6 years)

    • June 8 - June 12, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    • July 6 - July 10, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    • August 3 - August 7, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.


    Natures Engineers I Camp (7 - 8 years)

    • July 13 - July 16, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.


    Natures Engineers II Camp (9 - 10 years)

    • July 20 - July 23, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.


    Camps in South Chagrin Reservation

    Water Warriors Camp (5 - 6 years)

    • July 6 - July 8, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
    • July 14 - July 16, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.


    Look About Explorers Camp (11 - 13 years)

    • July 22 - July 24, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.


    Natures Engineers I Camp (7 - 8 years)

    • June 29 - July 2, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.


    Natures Engineers II Camp (9 - 10 years)

    • June 22 - June 25, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.


    Natures Musician Camp (7 - 8 years)

    • June 16 - June 19, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.


    Outdoor Survival Camp (11 - 13 years)

    • July 28 - July 31, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.


  • Nature Preschool at Rocky River Summer Sessions (3 - 5 years)

    • Morning: June 8 - June 26, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
    • Afternoon: June 9 - June 25, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
    • Morning: July 13 - July 31, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
    • Afternoon: July 14 - July 30, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.


    Nature Preschool at North Chagrin Summer Session (3 - 5 years)    

    • Morning: June 8 - June 26, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
    • Afternoon: June 9 - June 25, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.


    Nature Preschool at Garfield Park Summer Session (3 - 5 years)

    • Morning: July 13 - July 31, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
    • Afternoon: July 14 - July 30, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

  • Camps at Rocky River Nature Center

    Fun & Games One-Day Camp (11 - 12 years)

    • June 20, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    • June 21, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.


    Stream Stomp Camp (5 - 6 years)

    • June 10 - June 12, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    • June 10 - June 12, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    • July 1 - July 3, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    • July 1 - July 3, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    • July 22 - July 24, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    • July 22 - July 24, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    • August 12 - August 14, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    • August 12 - August 14, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.


    Anything Goes Camp (5 - 6 years)

    • June 8 - June 10, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
    • June 8 - June 10, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    • July 6 - July 8, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    • July 6 - July 8, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    • July 20 - July 22, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    • July 20 - July 22, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    • August 3 - August 5, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    • August 3 - August 5, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.


    Exploring the Elements Camp (5 - 6 years)

    • June 17 - June 19, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    • June 17 - June 19, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    • July 15 - July 17, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    • July 15 - July 17, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    • July 29 - July 31, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    • July 29 - July 31, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.


    Forest Investigators Camp (5 - 6 years)

    • June 24 - June 26, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    • June 24 - June 26, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    • July 8 - July 10, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    • July 8 - July 10, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    • August 5 - August 7, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    • August 5 - August 7, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.


    Camps at South Mastick Picnic Area in Rocky River Reservation

    Roving Ranger Camp (9 - 10 years)

    • June 15 - June 17, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
    • June 29 - July 1, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
    • July 13 - July 15, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.


    Mastick Adventurers Camp (7 - 8 years)

    • June 9 - June 11, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    • June 16 - June 18, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    • June 30 - July 2, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    • July 14 - July 16, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    • July 21 - July 23, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    • July 28 - July 30, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.


    Camps at Lagoon Picnic Area in Rocky River Reservation

    Lagoon Explorers Camp (7 - 8 years)

    • June 23 - June 25, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    • July 7 - July 9, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    • August 4 - August 6, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    • August 11 - August 13, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.


  • Camps in Bedford Reservation

    Teen Mountain Bike Skills One-Day Camp (12 - 15 years)

    • June 15, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
    • July 27, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.


    Youth Mountain Bike Skills One-Day Camp (10 - 12 years)

    • July 13, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.


    Youth Fly Fishing One-Day Camp (10 - 15 years)

    • June 10, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
    • June 24, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.


    Camps in Garfield Park Reservation

    Youth Choose Your Adventure One-Day Camp (8 - 10 years)

    • June 12, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
    • July 15, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.


    Youth Paddlesports One-Day Camp (8 - 10 years)

    • June 17, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
    • July 17, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.


    Teen Wild and Scenic Canoe One-Day Camp (12 - 15 years)

    • July 8, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.


    Camps in Hinckley Reservation

    Hinckley Rocks Youth One-Day Camp (10 - 12 years)

    • June 15, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    • July 29, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    • August 7, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.


    Paddlesports Youth Day Jr One-Day Camp (8 - 10 years)

    • June 19, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    • June 26, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    • July 22, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    • July 24, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    • August 12, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.


    Paddlesports Youth Day Sr One-Day Camp (10 - 12 years)

    • June 19, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    • June 26, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    • July 22, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    • July 24, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    • August 12, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.


    Teen Adventure Seeker Camp (12 - 15 years)

    • July 29 - July 31, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.


    Teen Rock Climbing Skills One-Day Camp (12 - 15 years)

    • June 25, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.


    Youth Adventure Seeker Camp (10 - 12 years)

    • June 10 - June 12, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    • July 8  - July 10, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.


    Camps in South Chagrin Reservation

    Youth Backpacking Campout (10 - 12 years)

    • July 16, 1 p.m. - July 17, 10 a.m.
      • pre-trip meeting: July 9, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.


  • Camps in Big Creek Reservation

    Waterside Wanderers Camp (9 - 10 years)

    • June 22 - June 24, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    • July 20 - July 22, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.


    Camps in Bedford Reservation

    Gorge Explorers Camp (10 - 12 years)

    • June 15 - June 17, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 
    • July 13 - July 15, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 


    Creature Seekers Camp (7 - 8 years)

    • June 23 - June 25, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    • July 21 - July 23, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.


    Camps in Brookside Reservation

    Nature Explorers Camp (5 - 6 years)

    • June 10 - June 12, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
    • August 5 - August 7, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.



    Camps in West Creek Reservation

    Forest Friends Camp (5 - 6 years)

    • June 1 - June 5, 9 a.m. - noon
    • June 1 - June 5, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
    • August 10 - August 14, 9 a.m. - noon
    • August 10 - August 14, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.


    Splash Scouts Camp (4 - 5 years)

    • June 15 - June 19, 9 a.m. - noon
    • June 15 - June 19, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
    • July 20 - July 24, 9 a.m. - noon
    • July 20 - July 24, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.


    Waterbugs Camp (4 - 6 years)

    • June 8 - June 12, 9 a.m. - noon
    • June 8 - June 12, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
    • August 10 - August 14, 9 a.m. - noon
    • August 10 - August 14, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.


    Science of Survival Camp (9 - 12 years)

    • June 10 - June 12, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    • June 23 - June 25, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    • June 30 - July 2, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    • July 15 - July 17, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    • July 28 - July 30, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.


    Science Scholars Camp (10 - 12 years)

    • June 17 - June 19, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 


    Young Scientists Camp (5 - 6 years)

    • June 29 - July 3, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
    • July 6 - July 10, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.


    Wacky Wild Water Camp (7 - 8 years)

    • June 29 - July 1, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.


    River Rovers Camp (7 - 8 years)

    • July 7 - July 9, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.


    Around the Emerald Necklace (7 - 8 years)

    • July 6 - July 10, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
    • August 3 - August 7, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.





Camp Scholarships 

Scholarships are available for all summer nature camps to Cuyahoga County and Hinckley Township residents who qualify. Scholarships spots are held back from registration – if a camp is "waitlisted" it's still available to be requested for a scholarship! 

Please submit your completed scholarship application along with your proof of eligibility (SNAP, Medicaid, National School Lunch Program - CEP) to [email protected] by April 15, 2026. 

If qualified and chosen, one scholarship will be awarded per child, per year. A non-refundable $10 copay is required upon scholarship receipt to reserve your child’s spot in their awarded camp.

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

Donations are welcome to support the Outdoor Experiences Scholarship Fund. If you are interested, you can donate online. 


Have camp questions? Our FAQ page may help!
Please email any additional questions to [email protected]!

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