Summer camp registration will be here before we know it!
View a table of all camps being offered or a list with all camp details.
Registration will begin March 3rd for Cuyahoga County and Hinckley Township residents and March 10th at 9:30 a.m. for all other participants.
Registration is ONLINE ONLY
Registration is required for all camps. Credit card information is required for registration.
Please have the following information ready when you register:
It is best to already have an account set-up on the Cleveland Metroparks website. You can add your children to your account in advance under Account Members.
NOTE: Camp fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
If you are in need of a scholarship, please call the number listed for that specific camp. Scholarship deadline is February 18, 2020.
Donations are welcome to support the Outdoor Experiences Summer Day Camp Scholarship Fund.
Do you have what it takes to be a lifeguard? This program is an introduction to beach lifeguarding. Cleveland Metroparks lifeguarding staff will teach participants about beach safety and water...
Come and explore a wetland, creek, and forest in search of insects, tadpoles, salamanders and other critters. Children will use dip nets, lift logs in the woods, go on a creek walk and play games...
First time campers will become a friend of the forest as they engage in fun, hands-on nature games and activities in a small group setting. Join Natalie the Naturalist on trail walks, animal...
Does your child always ask you “Why” things are the way they are? Do they like hands on experiments and exploration hikes? Then this is the camp for them! North Chagrin reservation will be our...
Young artists who love nature will paint, sculpt, and sketch the wildlife of North Chagrin. Creative adventure is waiting for you. Age: 10-12 years
The world doesn’t go to sleep when the sun goes down. Join Naturalist Natalie Schroder for three evenings filled with owls, bats, flying squirrels, and hikes through the forest. Age: 8-10 years.
Summer is a time of discovery! Join Natalie the Naturalist on new adventures and learn through music, art, discovery and reading. We will hike the trails, stomp in the stream and look for critters...
The deep woods and rich wetlands of North Chagrin are full of adventure. Campers will explore winding trails through the forest, search for tadpoles and frogs in the marsh, hike the creek, and play...
Help your child connect to the natural world by experiencing it up close and personal. This camp will delve into the “- ologies” of natural history through cool take-home projects, adventurous...
Does your kid love getting lost in the woods? This week, we’ll become confident explorers as we search for natural wonders by map, compass, and GPS. Each day will bring a new challenge as we learn...
Fact or fiction? Real or imaginary? Nature folklore is rooted in our culture and waiting for us to explore its mysteries! Join us for a week of stories, games, treasure, and adventure. Age: 7-9 years.
Catching bugs, creek walking, and playing games in the forest are just some of the adventures we'll find in this week of traditional nature camp. Age: 5-7 years.
Whether the child and adult would simply enjoy camp together or a child isn't ready for an independent camp experience, this is sure to be a week of outdoor fun and discovery! Register each child...
Climb the highest hills! Cross the winding rivers! Catch bugs, fish, and butterflies on a quest to explore nature. Age: 5-7 years.
Summer is a time of discovery! Join Natalie the Naturalist on new adventures and learn through music, art, discovery and reading. We will hike trails, dip in the pond, and stomp in the stream while...
What’s your favorite animal? Each day we will experience the pond, forest or meadow through the eyes of a wild creature. With imaginative play and exploration, we’ll get a hands-on look at their...
Become a real life hero as we work together to help keep our habitats healthy! We'll learn to upcycle trash into treasures, clean up our beaches, and look for creatures that will benefit from our...
Spend the week learning about different animals’ homes and what all living things need to survive! Each day of camp we will learn about a different thing that needs to be in an animal’s habitat...
Young art enthusiasts can spend some time immersed in creativity inspired by the beauty of the natural world. Campers will be able to try their hand at a variety of different arts and crafts. No...
Cleveland Metroparks Nature Preschool offers fun and exciting nature-based activities...all year long! Join us to learn how this unique, state-licensed program combines early childhood education...
As the sun wanes, the forest comes to life. Explore the mysteries of the cosmos and search for the magnificent creatures that inhabit our twilight trails. After taking in a beautiful sunset...
Come stomp, splash and discover the amazing Rocky River at this wet and watery camp. We’ll explore the river and the life it holds. On day two we’ll travel by bus to destinations along the Lake...
Come discover and explore the remarkable Rocky River from a knee-high perspective. We will play, use our imagination, be creative and have a splashing good time. Rubber boots recommended. Age: 5-6...
Preschoolers will explore the wonderful world of flying things in this hands-on exploration camp. Join a naturalist to learn more about the incredible world of these winged-wonders. Age: 4-6 years.
Bring your boots! Join a naturalist for three days of fort-building, crayfish-catching, frog-spotting, forest hiking, pond-dipping, a campfire and more. We’ll learn about Rocky River’s wildlife and...
This camp is for kids who like to hike. We will spend most of the day on the move as we explore different trails and terrains within the park. We will practice Leave No Trace principles and learn...
Is there a budding Audubon in your family? They will enjoy hanging out with other kids who share their love for birds and nature. Our last day will be on the road exploring some of Northeast Ohio’s...
Learn and create with nature. Travel the trails and the waterways of West Creek’s backyard in this exploratory camp as we discover the natural world using art as our compass. Age: 8-10 years.
Have you ever wondered how our creeks are formed and what might be living in the water? Come splash around and discover what lies hidden beneath the surface of our water features. Age: 7-9 years.
Discover two of Northeast Ohio’s greatest natural treasures, the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie. Canoe and ride a boat along the crooked river and then sail on Lake Erie as we discoverer their...
Can you eat that plant? How do you start a fire without matches? Can you build a shelter to withstand a storm? Learn how to survive in the wilds of West Creek. Age: 9-12 years.
This camp is perfect for kids who love rocks and want to know more! Learn about the different types of rocks in northeast Ohio and the prehistoric creatures that that lived here millions of years...
We will spend the next three days exploring Bedford Reservation. We’ll hike along Tinker’s Creek and through the forest. We’ll play games and do activities that relate to the animals of the forest....
Come ride with us and learn new mountain biking skills as we build confidence on the trails. Each teen will be taught fundamental bike movements like balance and control before progressing to...
Let the adventure seeker in your family explore Cleveland Metroparks though recreation. Spend a day exploring Hinckley Reservation by ledge and lake through rock climbing and stand up paddleboard...
Follow your sense of adventure and join us for three days of paddling Ohio’s rivers and lakes while learning about water quality. On the water fun is guaranteed, however, weather and water...
We’ll spend three days exploring Cleveland’s lakefront. Our days will be spent playing in the sand at the beach, looking for insects in the fields, and exploring the forests. Age: 7-10 years.
Spend a day learning to sail on the inner harbor of Lake Erie. Learn the basics of sailing while focusing on terminology, etiquette, reading the wind, tacking, gybing and how to handle emergencies....
Our camp will be centered around Kirsten, one of the first American Girl Dolls, and her new life on the frontier in America in the 1850s. We’ll explore, play games, and craft as Kirsten did. Age: 9...
We’ll spend three days doing different recreational activities in nature. Learn about archery, hiking, fishing, and biking. You must provide your own bike (with helmet) and know how to ride it for...
We’ll spend the next three days discovering the skills of an extreme camper through fun and games. We’ll learn how to use a compass, hike, build a fire, play games, and go fishing. Be ready to get...
Join us for three days of questioning nature. We will investigate the local mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and birds. What animal lives here? Whose scat is this? Who eats who in our food...
Join us for three afternoons of exploring. We will investigate the local animals, plants, waters, and land of the Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation. What animal left this behind? Who eats that plant...
Join us for an adventure to see what lives in our wetland and our woods. We will do crafts, read stories, play games, go on hikes and meet some animals. Be ready to explore and have fun! Age: 3-4...
Join us for three fun filled days of discovery. We’ll investigate who lives in the forest, catch bugs in the fields and we will visit a farm to complete the experience. We meet at CanalWay Center...
Join us for three days of early survivor skills, activities, and games. We’ll enjoy many American Indian tasks like archery, atlatl, canoeing, stalking prey, making fire, and relating to nature...
In this camp we will have the opportunity to get up close and hands-on with the reptiles and amphibians that live in Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation. We will learn how to safely interact with...
In this four day camp we will explore the creeks, rivers, ponds, and lakes of Cleveland Metroparks. We’ll meet at Bedford Reservation to explore a creek, we’ll fish along the Ohio & Erie Canal...
In this camp we will explore the creeks, rivers, and ponds of Cleveland Metroparks. We’ll meet at Bedford Reservation to explore a creek, we’ll fish along and kayak on the Ohio & Erie Canal, and we...
Join Naturalist Jenny McClain, USA Archery certified instructor, to learn the basics of the sport, enjoy friendly competition playing archery games, and learn how to properly care for archery...
If you love digging in the dirt, this camp is for you! We’ll spend the week exploring dinosaurs and fossils, take a trip to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, and even complete a mini...
This week we will be exploring the universe! From galaxy crafts, to moon snacks and space themed games, we will take a journey to the stars and back. We will also visit a planetarium for a special...
Let’s explore art and nature together! We are going to blend a fun week of camp activities like games and exploring with a TON of nature-inspired crafts! Ages: 8-12 years
This camp is for those who have learned the basics and are ready to move on to more advanced skills including creating fire with a bow drill, making a coal-burned bowl, trying a few life-saving...
This new camp takes exploration to a new level! Spend the first two days exploring the creeks and fields of Brecksville Reservation. We will search for a variety of animals in these habitats and...
Join us for three days of adventure on land, water and air. Campers should be ready to fish, hike, and kayak in Hinckley Reservation. The final day of camp we will board a bus and travel to Geauga...
Four days of adventure and great experiences await you! Two days will be spent in Hinckley Reservation kayaking and rock climbing. While the other two days we will hit the road and take some field...
Spend a day exploring Hinckley Reservation’s natural rock maze! After hiking through Whipp’s Ledges, your camper goes vertical. Learn climbing techniques, basic knots, and climbing safety. Please...
Spend a hot summer day learning two new ways to have fun on the water. Whether you’re balancing on a stand up paddleboard or exploring nature from a kayak, you are sure to stay cool. Be prepared to...
Join Naturalist Jenny McClain to learn primitive skills. Start a fire with flint and steel, build a debris shelter, find your way with map and compass and more. Participants must come all 3 days...
First time campers will become a friend of the forest as they engage in fun, hands-on nature...
Is there a budding Audubon in your family? They will enjoy hanging out with other kids who share...
Does your kid love getting lost in the woods? This week, we’ll become confident explorers as we...
We’ll spend three days exploring Cleveland’s lakefront. Our days will be spent playing in the...
Join Naturalist Jenny McClain to learn primitive skills. Start a fire with flint and steel, build...
In this camp we will have the opportunity to get up close and hands-on with the reptiles and...
Have you ever wondered how our creeks are formed and what might be living in the water? Come...
Spend the week learning about different animals’ homes and what all living things need to survive...
Come discover and explore the remarkable Rocky River from a knee-high perspective. We will play...
Cleveland Metroparks Nature Preschool offers fun and exciting nature-based activities...all year...
This camp is for those who have learned the basics and are ready to move on to more advanced...