Summer Nature Camps

Summer camp registration will be here before we know it. Registration will begin March 20^th at 9:00 a.m. for Cuyahoga County and Hinckley Township residents and March 27 for all other participants..

Hike in the woods, wade in a creek, create a craft, paddle a kayak, sketch an animal, or play a game. This summer, spend time with Outdoor Experiences staff exploring the outdoor world around you. A variety of summer camps for kids are offered throughout Cleveland Metroparks, each packed full of adventurous activities.

9:00 a.m. registration will include:

Euclid Creek Reservation - (440-473-3370)

July 17-19 - Euclid Creek Explorers (9-11 years)

North Chagrin Reservation - (440-473-3370)

July 31-Aug 2 - Polliwog Summer Adventure-am (4-6 years)
July 31-Aug 2 - Polliwog Summer Adventure-pm (4-6 years)
June 19-21 - Nature Explorers (5-7 years)
July 10-12 - Wildling Camp (8-9 years)
July 30-Aug 2 - Water Camp (10-13 years)

South Chagrin Reservation - (440-473-3370)

July 10-12 - Nature-Garten (4-5 years) (entering K)
June 19-21 - My Adult and Me Camp (5-8 years w/adult)
August 7-9 - Critter Camp (6-7 years)
June 26-28 - Folklore Camp (7-8 years)
July 24-26 - Nature Nerds (8-10 years)
June 12-14 - Choose your Own Adventure (10-12 years)
July 16-19 - Appalachian Arts Camp (11-13 years)

9:30 a.m. registration will include:

Rocky River Reservation - (440-734-6660)

June 12-14 - Wild About Nature (4-5 years)
August 1-3 - Creepy Crawly Camp (4-6 years)
August 7-9 - Small Wonders-Big Adventure-am (4-6 years)
August 7-9 - Small Wonders-Big Adventure-pm (4-6 years)
June 19-21 - Stream Stomp Littles (5-6 years)
August 13-15 - Trail Blazers (5-7 years)
June 25-27 - Snakes, Turtles & Frogs (6-7 years)
July 11-13 - Woodland Wonders (7-9 years)
July 31-Aug 2 - Stream Stomp (7-9 years)
June 27-29 - Kids’ Culture Camp (8-10 years)
August 8-10 - Night Owls (8-10 years)
June 11-13 - Young Birders (8-12 years)
July 18-20 - Nature Artists (10-12 years)

West Creek Reservation - (440-887-1968)

June 20-22 - Creek Explorers (7-9 years)
August 7-9 - Creek Explorers (7-9 years)
July 10-12 - Critters, Creatures, Citizen Scientists (8-10 years)
July 25-27 - Critters, Creatures, Citizen Scientists (8-10 years)
June 27-29 - River to Lake Adventure (9-12 years)
July 18-20 - Science of Survival (9-12 years)

10:00 a.m. registration will include:

Bedford Reservation - (216-206-1000)

July 31-Aug 2 - Bedford Explorers (7-10 years)

Lakefront Reservation - (216-206-1000)

June 19-21 - Lakefront Explorers (7-10 years)
July 31-Aug 2 - Boats, Bridges, and Building (9-12 years)
June 27-29 - Watersports Adventure Camp (10-15 years)
July 18-19 - Youth Sailing Camp (10-15 years)
July 25-27 - Watersports Adventure Camp (10-15 years)

Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation - (216-206-1000)

June 5-7 - CanalWay Preschool Camp-a.m. (3-5 years)
June 5-7 - CanalWay Preschool Camp-p.m. (3-5 years)
August 14-16 - CanalWay Preschool Camp-a.m. (3-5 years)
August 14-16 - CanalWay Preschool Camp-p.m (3-5 years)
June 12-14 - CanalWay Camper (6-8 years)
July 10-12 - Forest, Field and Farm (6-8 years)
July 17-19 - CanalWay Nature Explorers (6-8 years)
June 19-21 - American Girl Camp (8-11 years)
July 24-26 - CanalWay Adventure Camp (9-11 years)
July 5-6 - CanalWay Overnight Adventure (9-12 years)
June 26-28 - Hidden Valley Survival (10-13 years)

10:30 a.m. registration will include:

Brecksville Reservation - (440-526-1012)

July 17-19 - Camp Brecksville Jr. (6-8 years)
July 30-Aug 1 - Dig Into Archeology-Mini Camp (8-11 years)
July 24-26 - Camp Brecksville Sr. (9-11 years)
June 12-14 - Primitive Skills Camp-Beginner (9-12 years)
July 9-12 - Primitive Skills Camp-Advanced (10-14 years)

Hinckley Reservation - (440-526-1012)

July 10-12 - Camp Voyageur (9-11 years)
June 12-14 - Camp Hinckley (10-13 years)
June 19-21 - Camp Hinckley (10-13 years)
June 14 - Climb the Ledge Youth Day (10-15 years)
June 15 - Kayaking/SUP Youth Day (10-15 years)
June 18 - Kayaking/SUP Youth Day (10-15 years)
July 13 - Kayaking/SUP Youth Day (10-15 years)
August 2 - Climb the Ledge Youth Day (10-15 years)

Mill Stream Run Reservation - (440-526-1012)

June 26-28 - Primitive Skills Camp-Beginner (9-12 years)
June 19-21 - Primitive Skills Camp (Adult w/child) (8-12 years)

Online Registration ONLY

Registration is required for all camps. 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, call the number listed for that specific camp before registration begins.

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

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