Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is now open visit FutureForWildlife.org/reopen for details.
For Outdoor Education programs, visit clevelandmetroparks.com/knowbeforeyougo - Nature Centers remain closed.
For updated closures visit clevelandmetroparks.com/COVID-19.

Summer Nature Camps

Online Registration ONLY

Registration is required for all camps. Register online ONLY at www.clevelandmetroparks.com. Credit card information is required for registration.

Please have the following information ready when you register:
Camper’s name, address, birthday, your name, address, phone number, email address, and your credit card information (number, billing address, expiration date, security code). It is best to already have an account set-up on the Cleveland Metroparks website.

If you are in need of a scholarship, please call the number listed for that specific camp. Scholarship deadline is February 16, 2021.

NOTE: Camp fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Donations are welcome to support the Outdoor Experiences Summer Day Camp Scholarship Fund.

Information regarding Covid-19 and Summer Nature Camps:

Facial coverings are required for all campers kindergarten age and up. Campers in preschool program are strongly encouraged to wear a mask. In addition, Cleveland Metroparks will be following all other relevant state mandated Covid-related safety policies.
Summer Nature Camp registrations are limited for the 2021 season due to the current state-mandated group size limit of 10 people (including Cleveland Metroparks staff). If more current state guidelines are released, group sizes may increase. Waiting list participants will be contacted first and any updates to this status will be posted on our website.
For the health and safety of all campers and staff, Cleveland Metroparks asks that you monitor for possible Covid-19 symptoms and keep your camper home if they experience any of the following or other symptoms as defined by the CDC:
- Cough
- Elevated temperature
- Shortness of breath
- Exposure to known or suspected Covid-19 positive person

Click below to review camp offerings and details:

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Registration begins March 2nd at 9:00 a.m. for Cuyahoga County and Hinckley Township residents.

Nature Based Preschool - North Chagrin

July 12-16, 8:30am-11:30am - Nature Preschool Summer Session

July 13-15, 12:30pm-3:30pm- Nature Preschool Mini Summer Session

July 19-23, 8:30am-11:30am- Nature Preschool Summer Session

July 20-22, 12:30pm-3:30pm - Nature Preschool Mini Summer Session

July 26-30, 8:30am-11:30am - Nature Preschool Summer Session

July 27-29, 12:30pm-3:30pm - Nature Preschool Mini Summer Session

North Chagrin Reservation

July 14-16, 10:00am-12:00pm - Forest Friends

June 23-25, 10:00am-2:00pm - Critter Camp

July 07-09, 10:00am-2:00pm - Critter Camp

July 21-23, 10:00am-2:00pm - Critter Camp

July 14-16, 10:00am-2:00pm - Wild Things

June 16-18, 10:00am-2:00pm - Wild Things

August 04-06, 10:00am-2:00pm - Creek Crawlers

August 11-13, 10:00am-2:00pm - Creek Crawlers

June 28-30, 10:00am-4:00pm - Future Scientists

July 26-28, 10:00am-4:00pm - Future Scientists

South Chagrin Reservation

June 07-09, 10:00am-12:00pm - Forest Friends

July 05-07, 10:00am-12:00pm - Forest Friends

July 12-14, 10:00am-2:00pm - Go Outside Camp

July 19-21, 10:00am-2:00pm - Go Outside Camp

June 21-23, 10:00am-4:00pm - Nature Quest

June 28-30, 10:00am-2:00pm - Wild Things

August 2-4, 10:00am-4:00pm - Nature Quest

July 28-30, 10:00am-2:00pm - Creek Crawlers

June 14-16, 10:00am-4:00pm - Chagrin Navigators

Rocky River Reservation

June 23-25, 10:00am-12:00pm - Home Sweet Habitat*

July 14-16, 10:00am-12:00pm - Home Sweet Habitat*

June 28-30, 10:00am-12:00pm - Things with Wings*

August 10-12, 10:00am-12:00pm - Things with Wings*

July 06-08,10:00am-12:00pm - Stream Stomp Littles*

July 20-22, 10:00am-12:00pm - Stream Stomp Littles*

June 08-10, 10:00am-2:00pm - Trail Blazers*

July 27-29, 10:00am-2:00pm - Trail Blazers*

August 03-05, 10:00am-2:00pm - Trail Blazers*

June 15-17, 10:00am-2:00pm - Habitat Heroes*

July 28-30, 10:00am-2:00pm - Stream Stomp*

August 03-05, 10:00am-2:00pm - Stream Stomp*

West Creek Reservation

June 9-11, 10:00am-3:00pm - Creek Explorers Camp*

July 21-23, 10:00am-3:00pm - Creek Explorers Camp*

June 23-25, 10:00am-3:00pm - eARTh: Art in Nature Camp

August 4-6, 10:00am-3:00pm - Science of Survival Camp*

June 16-18, 10:00am-3:00pm - Science of Survival Camp*

July 14-16, 10:00am-3:00pm - Science of Survival Camp*

July 7-9, 10:00am-3:00pm - River to Lake Adventure JR Camp

July 28-30, 10:00am-3:00pm - River to Lake Adventure SR Camp

Nature Based Preschool - Rocky River

June 07-11, 8:30am-11:30am - Nature Preschool Summer Session

June 08-10, 12:30pm-3:30pm - Nature Preschool Mini Summer Session

June 14-18, 8:30am-11:30am - Nature Preschool Summer Session

June 15-17, 12:30pm-3:30pm - Nature Preschool Mini Summer Session

June 21-25, 8:30am-11:30am - Nature Preschool Summer Session

June 22-24, 12:30pm-3:30pm - Nature Preschool Mini Summer Session

June 28-July 02, 8:30am-11:30am - Nature Preschool Summer Session

June 29-July 01, 12:30pm-3:30pm - Nature Preschool Mini Summer Session

Bedford Reservation

July 29, 9:00am-3:00pm - Teen Mountain Bike Skills Camp

July 13-15, 10am-3:30pm - Creek Walkers Camp

June 29-July 01, 10am-3:30pm - Hilltop Hikers Camp

August 03-05, 10:00am-3:00pm - Creek Walkers Camp

Lakefront Reservation

July 01, 9:00am-3:00pm - Youth Sailing Camp

July 15, 9:00am-3:00pm - Youth Sailing Camp

August 02, 9:00am-3:00pm - Youth Sailing Camp

June 23-25, 9:00am-3:00pm - Watersports Adventure Camp*

July 21-23, 9:00am-3:00pm - Watersports Adventure Camp*

Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation

August 17-19, 10am-Noon - CanalWay Preschool Camp

June 15-17, 1:00pm-4:00pm - CanalWay Little Explorers Camp

June 22-24, 10:00am-3:30pm - CanalWay Camper

August 10-12, 10:00am-3:30pm - CanalWay Nature Explorers

July 27-29, 10:00am-3:30pm - CanalWay Investigators

July 20-22, 10:00am-4:00pm - CanalWay Adventure Camp

July 06-08, 10:00am-3:30pm- Hidden Valley Survival

Brecksville Reservation

June 15-17, 10:00am-1:00pm - Fun on the Family Farm

June 28-30, 10:00am-2:00pm - Trailside Explorers

August 03-05, 10:00am-2:00pm - Trailside Explorers

August 10-12, 10:00am-2:00pm - Nature Nut Camp

July 06-08, 10:00am-2:00pm - Diggin' Dinos & Dirt Camp

July 19-21, 10:00am-2:00pm - Nature Crafts Camp

July 27, 10:00am-3:00pm - Archery Youth Day JR

July 29, 10:00am-3:00pm - Archery Youth Day JR

June 28-July 01, 10:00am-2:00pm - Primitive Skills Camp - Advanced

July 30, 10:00am-3:00pm - Archery Youth Day SR

Hinckley Reservation

June 22-24, 10:00am-2:00pm - Camp Hinckley*

July 27-29, 10:00am-2:00pm - Camp Hinckley*

July 13-15, 10:00am-2:00pm - Voyageur Camp

June 28, 9:00am-3:00pm - Climb the Ledge Youth Day

July 07, 9:00am-3:00pm - Climb the Ledge Youth Day

June 16, 9:00am-3:00pm - Paddlesports Youth Day

June 15-17, 10am-1pm - Paddlesports Youth Day

June 15-17, 10am-1pm - Paddlesports Youth Day

August 02-04, 09:00am-3:00pm - Adventure Seeker Series Camp

Mill Stream Run Reservation

June 08-10, 10:00am-2:00pm - Primitive Skills Camp - Beginner

Registration begins March 9^th at 9:30 a.m. for all other participants.

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

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