Summer Nature Camps

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.

Online Registration ONLY

Registration begins March 19 at 9:00 a.m. for Cuyahoga County and Hinckley Township residents and March 26 at 9:30 a.m. for all other participants.
Registration is required for all camps. Credit card information is required for registration.
Gift cards cannot be used for any Cleveland Metroparks Summer Camp registration fees.
Camp fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Please have the following information ready when you register:
- Camper’s name, address, birthday
- Your name, address, phone number, email address
- 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.
- Camp registration is first come, first served.
If you are in need of a scholarship, please call the number listed for that specific camp. Scholarship request deadline is March 5, 2019.
Learn more about summer day camp with camp descriptions and additional details.
Browse the summer camp schedule.

Euclid Reservation - 440.331.8694

July 8-19 (M, W, F), 9AM - 12PM - Junior Beach Lifeguarding - $65.00

North Chagrin Reservation - 440.473.3370

June 10-12, 10AM - 2PM - SOLD OUT Nature Explorers (Age: 6-7 years) - $60.00
June 18-20, 10AM - 3PM - SOLD OUT Wildling Camp (Age: 8-10 years) - $75.00
July 8-10, 9:30AM - 12PM - SOLD OUT Polliwog Summer Adventure North AM (Age: 4-5 years) - $37.00
July 8-10, 1:30PM - 4PM - SOLD OUT Polliwog Summer Adventure North PM (Age: 4-5 years) - $37.00
July 16-18, 9:30AM - 2:30PM - SOLD OUT Earth Skills Camp (Age: 8-10 years) - $90.00
July 16-18, 10AM - 2PM - Nature Art Camp (Age: 10-12 years) - $80.00
July 23-25, 10AM - 2PM - SOLD OUT Critter Camp (Age: 7-8 years) - $60.00

South Chagrin Reservation - 440.473.3370

June 4-6, 10AM-3PM - Aquatic Adventure (Age: 8-10 years) - $75.00
June 18-20, 9:30AM-2:30PM - Appalachian Art Camp - Child with Adult (Age: 11-14 years w/adult) - $100.00
June 25-27, 10AM-2PM - SOLD OUT Go Outdoors Camp (Age: 6-8 years) - $60.00
July 9-11, 10AM-2PM - SOLD OUT My and Me Adult Camp (Age: 5-9 years w/adult) - $72.00
July 30 - August 1, 10AM-3PM - SOLD OUT Choose Your Own Adventure Camp (Age: 10-12 years) - $75.00
August 5-7, 9:30AM-12PM - SOLD OUT Polliwog Summer Adventure South - AM (Age: 4-5 years) - $37.00
August 5-7, 1:30PM-4PM - SOLD OUT Polliwog Summer Adventure South - PM (Age: 4-5 years) - $37.00

Rocky River Reservation - 440.734.6660

June 11-13, times vary - SOLD OUT Young Birders Camp (Age: 8-12 years) - $97.00
June 18-20, 9:30AM-11:30AM - SOLD OUT Small Wonders - Big Adventures (Age: 4-6 years) - $30.00
June 24-26, 9:00AM - 11:30AM - SOLD OUT Stream Stomp Little (Age: 5-6 years) - $37.50
July 9-11, 9:30AM-11:30AM - SOLD OUT Storybook Adventures (Age: 4-6 years) - $30.00
July 17-19, 10AM - 2PM - SOLD OUT Nature Artists Camp (Age: 10-12 years) - $72.00
July 31 - August 2, 6PM-9PM - SOLD OUT Night Owls (Age: 8-10 years) - $48.00
August 5-7, 10AM-2PM - SOLD OUT Trail Blazers (Age: 5-7 years) - $60.00
August 6-9, 10AM-2PM - SOLD OUT Stream Stomp (Age: 7-9 years) - $88.00

West Creek Reservation - 440.887.1968

June 12-14, 10AM-3PM - SOLD OUT River to Lake Adventure JR (Age: 9-12 years) - $125.00
June 26-28, 10AM-3PM - River to Lake Sr (Age: 12-14 years) - $125.00
July 2-3, 5, 10AM-3PM - SOLD OUT Science of Survival (Age: 9-12 years) - $90.00
July 10-12, 10AM-3PM - SOLD OUT Critters, Creatures, Citizen Scientists (Age: 8-10 years) - $75.00
July 17-19, 10AM-3PM - SOLD OUT Creek Explorers (Age: 7-9 years) - $75.00
July 24-26, 10AM-3PM - SOLD OUT Creek Explorers (Age: 7-9 years) - $75.00
July 31 - August 2, 10AM-3PM - SOLD OUT Critters, Creatures, Citizen Scientists (Age: 8-10 years) - $75.00
August 7-9, 10AM-3PM - SOLD OUT Science of Survival (Age: 9-12 years) - $90.00

Bedford Reservation - 216.206.1000

June 25-27, 10AM - 3:30PM - Bedford Explorers (Age: 7-10 years) - $82.50

Lakefront Reservation - 216.341.1704

June 17, 9AM - 3PM - Youth Sailing Camp (Age: 10-15 years) - $75.00
July 1, 9AM - 3PM - SOLD OUT Youth Sailing Camp (Age: 10-15 years) - $75.00
July 24-26, 9AM - 4PM - SOLD OUT Watersports Adventure Camp (Age: 10-15 years) - $175.00
August 5, 9AM - 3PM - SOLD OUT Youth Sailing Camp (Age: 10-15 years) - $75.00
August 7-9, 9AM - 4PM - SOLD OUT Watersports Adventure Camp (Age: 10-15 years) - $175.00

Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation - 216.206.1000

June 11-13, 10AM - 12PM - SOLD OUT CanalWay Preschool Camp (Age: 3-4 years) - $30.00
June 11-13, 2PM - 4PM - SOLD OUT CanalWay Little Explorers Camp (Age: 5-6 years) - $30.00
June 11-13, 10AM - 3:30PM - SOLD OUT CanalWay Camper (Age: 6-8 years) - $82.50
June 18-20, 10AM - 3:30PM - SOLD OUT Hidden Valley Survival (Age: 10-13 years) - $99.00
June 25-27, 10AM - 2PM - SOLD OUT American Girl Camp JR (Age: 7-9 years) - $76.00
July 2, 10AM - July 3, 12PM - SOLD OUT CanalWay Overnight Adventure (Age: 9-12 years) - $120.00
July 9-11, 10AM - 3:30PM - Forest, Field & Farm Camp (Age: 6-8 years) - $82.50
July 9-11, 10AM - 2PM - SOLD OUT American Girl Camp (Age: 10-12 years) - $76.00
July 16-18, 10AM - 3:30PM - CanalWay Nature Explorers (Age: 6-8 years) - $82.50
July 16-18, 10AM - 3:30PM - SOLD OUT Water Camp JR (Age: 7-9 years) - $88.00
July 23-25, 10AM - 4PM - SOLD OUT CanalWay Adventure Camp (Age: 9-11 years) - $90.00
July 30 - August 2, 10AM - 3:30PM - SOLD OUT Water Camp (Age: 10-12 years) - $145.00
August 13-15, 10AM - 12PM - SOLD OUT CanalWay Preschool Camp (Age: 3-4 years) - $30.00
August 13-15, 2PM - 4PM - SOLD OUT CanalWay Little Explorers Camp (Age: 5-6 years) - $30.00

Brecksville Reservation - 440.526.1012

June 25-27, 10AM - 2PM - SOLD OUT Primitive Skills Camp - Beginner (Age: 9-12 years) - $72.00
June 25-27, 10AM - 2PM - SOLD OUT Pioneer Crafts Camp (Age: 8-11 years) - $72.00
July 8-10, 10AM - 2PM - SOLD OUT Camp Brecksville JR - Water, Wind & Sun (Age: 6-8 years) - $72.00
July 8-11, 10AM - 2PM - SOLD OUT Primitive Skills Camp - Advanced (Age: 10-14 years) - $96.00
July 16-18, 10AM - 2PM - Camp Brecksville SR (Age: 9-11 years) - $60.00
July 29-31, 6PM - 8:30PM - SOLD OUT Dig Into Archaeology Mini Camp (Age: 8-11 years) - $37.50
July 30 - August 1, 10AM - 2PM - SOLD OUT Camp Brecksville JR - Water, Wind & Sun (Age: 6-8 years) - $72.00

Hinckley Reservation 440.526.1012

June 17-19, 10AM - 2PM - SOLD OUT Camp Hinckley (Age: 10-13 years) - $125.00
June 21, 9AM - 3PM - SOLD OUT Kayak/SUP Youth Day (Age: 10-15 years) - $50.00
June 27, 9AM - 3PM - SOLD OUT Climb the Ledge Youth Day (Age: 10-15) - $50.00
July 3, 9AM - 3PM - SOLD OUT Kayak/SUP Youth Day (Age: 10-15 years) - $50.00
July 10, 9AM - 3PM - SOLD OUT Kayak/SUP Youth Day (Age: 10-15 years) - $50.00
July 18, 9AM - 3PM - SOLD OUT Climb the Ledge Youth Day (Age: 10-15) - $50.00

Mill Stream Run Reservation - 440.526.1012

June 11-13, 10AM - 2PM -SOLD OUT Primitive Skills Camp - Child with Adult (Age: 8-12 years w/adult) - $100.00
June 18-20, 10AM - 2PM - SOLD OUT Primitive Skills Camp - Beginner (Age: 9-12 years) - $72.00