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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 a naturalist exploring the outdoor world around you. A variety of summer camps for kids are offered throughout Cleveland Metroparks, each packed full of adventurous activities.
Registration begins April 17 at 9:30 a.m. for Cuyahoga County and Hinckley Township residents.
Registration begins April 24 at 9:30 a.m. for all other participants.
- Registration is required for all camps. Only telephone registration will be permitted.
- Campers may register for one camp per telephone call. To register, call the appropriate phone number listed with each camp.
- Camp fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Names will be placed on a waiting list for all full camp sessions.
Brecksville Reservation
Camp Brecksville
Hey kids! Join naturalists as we explore Brecksville Reservation in search of the many plants and animals that call this reservation home. We will spend three days in the forest, creek and prairie. Plan for hiking, crafts, games and fun!
Ages: 6 - 8* July 10 - 12
Ages: 6 - 8* July 24 - 26
Ages: 9 - 11 July 17 - 19
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fee: $48
Primitive Survival Skills Camp
Are you a survivor? Learn what to put in your survival kit, make a fire without matches, build an emergency shelter and cook outdoors using a Dutch oven. You will spend three hands-on days working on your survival skills.
Ages: 12 - 15 June 18 - 20
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fee: $66
To register, call 440-526-1012.
Brookside Reservation
Brookside Explorers
It is time for a three day adventure through the forest, fields, wetlands, and creeks of Brookside Reservation. We will investigate the P.A.R.T.S. (plants, animals, rocks, trash, soils) of each ecosystem we explore. Join the excitement of traveling over the land, testing the wind, and getting our feet wet in the water.
Ages: 7 - 10 July 24 - 26
10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fee: $55
To register, call 216-206-1000.
Garfield Park/Bedford Reservations
Camp Garfield
Join naturalists from Garfield Park Nature Center on an exciting adventure to learn all about water! We will explore creeks, ponds, waterfalls, and even forests to see how water affects us all. Come prepared to explore, play games, make crafts, and meet new friends.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (one day at Egbert Picnic Area Bedford Reservation)
Ages: 6 - 7 July 10 - 13
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fee: $64
To register, call 216-341-3152.
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Hinckley Reservation
Camp Hinckley
Kids…are you ready for three days of adventure and fun? You will have the opportunity to try your hand at orienteering, fishing, kayaking, fire building and more at Camp Hinckley.
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Ages: 10 - 13* June 11 - 13
Ages: 10 - 13* June 25 - 27
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fee: $66
To register, call 440-526-1012.
Youth Kayaking and SUP Camp
Have fun on the water learning two new sports. We’ll explore nature from a new perspective as you learn to “walk on water” standup paddleboard (SUP) style, then devote some time learning how to kayak. Be prepared to get wet as you learn paddle strokes, etiquette, and safety. Please bring a packed lunch.
Ages: 10 - 13 August 8
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fee: $45**
To register, call 216-341-1704.
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North Chagrin Reservation
Nature-N-Art Camp
Creative expression is a wonderful way for campers to enhance their sense of awareness in nature. Children will spend the week exploring the habitats and animals of North Chagrin Reservation with daily activities, games and crafts.
Ages: 6 - 8 June 18 - 21
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fee: $64
Preschool Discovery Camp
Start off every morning with great fun in North Chagrin Reservation! Your little one will kick off each day discovering nature through fun stories, games, crafts and other activities. Campers must be potty trained.
Ages:4 - 5 June 25 - 27
9:30 a.m. - noon
Fee: $27
Outdoor Adventure Camp
Does your child come home dirty or wet from head to toe after playing outdoors? If yes, this camp’s for them. Children will get down and dirty exploring North Chagrin Reservation with pond dipping, creek walks, orienteering and other outdoor activities.
Ages: 9 - 11* July 9 - 12
Ages: 6 - 8* July 16 - 19
Ages: 9 - 11* August 6- 9
Ages: 6 - 8* August 13 - 16
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fee: $64
Biology Camp for Teens
The great outdoors will be our classroom to study the lives of reptiles, amphibians and other animals using the scientific method. Join biologists and field naturalists for outdoor activities and experiments to help teens learn how science can reveal answers.
Ages: 12- 15 July 23 - 26
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fee: $64
To register, call 440-473-3370.
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Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
Let's Explorer CanalWay
Join our Naturalist for an adventure to see what we can find in our park. Be prepared to discover the Metroparks in a new way. We will do crafts, read stories, play games and go on hikes. Be ready to explore and have fun!
Ages: 3 - 5* June 12 - 14
Ages: 3 - 5* August 7 - 9
10 a.m. - noon
Fee: $26
CanalWay Camper
We will spend the next three days discovering the skills of an extreme camper through fun and games. We will setup tents, use a compass, build a fire, hike, and fish. Be ready to get dirty exploring as we master the art of camping.
Ages: 6 - 8 June 19 - 21
10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fee: $55
CanalWay Adventure Camp
We will spend three days doing different recreational activities. Learn about backpacking, fishing, and biking. You must provide your own bike and know how to ride it for bike day.
Ages: 8 - 12 June 26 - 28
10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fee: $55
Native American Experience Camp
Campers will spend three days in the past learning about local Native Americans. Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as atlatling, pottery, and cordage making as well as campfires, games and hiking.
Ages: 10 - 12 July 17 - 19
10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fee: $55
CanalWay Nature Explorers
Get ready for three fun filled days of exploration at the Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation. We will play games and activities that are based around the local wildlife. Our time will be spent tracking deer, watching for birds, pond netting for turtles and frogs, and searching the fields for insects.
Ages: 6 - 8 July 31 - August 2
10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fee: $55
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Rocky River Reservation
Preschool Nature Camp
Let’s explore the forest, river and ponds that are a part of the Rocky River Valley. We will search high and low to discover the critters that make this valley their home. We will walk the trails, play games, get dirty and have fun! Campers must be potty trained.
Ages: 4 - 5 June 20 - 22
10 a.m. - noon
Fee: $30
Primitive Camp Skills
Join Naturalist Kathy Schmidt and local experts to learn primitive skills. Start a fire with flint and steel, build a debris shelter, and find your way with a map and compass. Participants must come all 3 days.
Ages: 9 - 12 June 26 - 28
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fee: $66
Birds, Bats, Bugs and Worms
Join Naturalist Min Keung for three days of big fun! Go on an insect and worm safari, scout for birds, and look for our resident bats. Play games, get outside, and have fun.
Ages: 6 - 8 July 18 - 20
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fee: $48
Park Teensters
It’s time for youth aged 11-14 to help the park. We will make a new trail and work on others, but spend part of our day having fun.
Ages: 11 - 14 July 25 - 27
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fee: $48
Snakes, Turtles and Frogs
Kids get up-close and personal during this three-day outdoor exploration into the lives of reptiles and amphibians. We’ll search the forest, pond, and river habitats for live specimens and enjoy a variety of crafts, games, and activities. Long pants and sturdy shoes recommended; packed lunch and a canteen required.
Ages: 7 - 9 August 1 - 3
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fee: $48
Wildlife Exploration
Discover animals that live in the forest, field, and pond. Get outside, explore, discover and have fun!
Ages: 9 - 12 August 7 - 9
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fee: $48
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South Chagrin Reservation
Chipmunk Camp
This three-day day camp at Look About Lodge will lead young children to nature discovery through exploration of special places, play in nature, games, crafts and more! The final day of camp will held at our Arboretum.
Ages: 5 - 6 June 26 - 28
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fee: $55
Night Camp
Teens will love exploring South Chagrin Reservation as day fades into night at Night Camp. We’ll cook a meal outdoors and explore the night through forest and creek. Bring water shoes if you have them.
Ages: 13 - 17 June 14
4 - 11 p.m.
Fee: $50
Creature Camp
This three-day day camp will be fun for nature-lovers as we explore creatures in the world around us. We’ll search for life in the forests, fields, ponds and streams of South Chagrin while enjoying all the good things camp has to offer.
Ages: 7 - 8* July 10 - 12
Ages: 7 - 8* July 17 - 19
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fee: $55
Artsploration
In this more-arts-than-crafts camp, we’ll hike the trails of South Chagrin and let nature inspire our artwork. Participants will be provided with take-home supplies to continue their creativity.
9 a.m. - noon
Ages: 11 - 14 July 17 - 19
9 a.m. - noon
Fee: $75
Nature Quest Camp
During this three-day day camp, we’ll combine our senses, clues, mapping and technology to lead us through the land and water of South Chagrin on a fun summer quest.
Ages: 9 - 10 July 24 - 26
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fee: $55
Water Camp
Kids at this three-day camp will follow the water that falls as rain on South Chagrin and travels through stream and river. Like the water, we’ll end up at Lake Erie on Thursday as we take a field trip to Fairport Harbor.
Ages: 11 - 12 July 31 - August 2
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fee: $65
Nature-Garten
Children getting ready to enter kindergarten will enjoy having fun and discovering in nature at Look About Lodge. Our motto for the week: No Going Home Clean!
Ages: 5* August 7 - 9
Ages: 5* August 7 - 9
9 - 11 a.m. or 1 - 3 p.m.
Fee: $30
To register, e-mail LALregistration@clevelandmetroparks.com or call
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Wendy Park/Rivergate Park
Youth Watersports Camp
Splish, splash…I’m kayaking down the Cuyahoga? Learn to kayak, standup paddleboard and row; build a boat using only cardboard and duck tape; and make your own water quality monitoring system. Spend the first two days of camp at Wendy Park on the water then join us at Rivergate Park, along the Cuyahoga River, learning to row with our partners at the Cleveland Rowing Foundation. We’ll row, kayak and participate in water quality experiments in the Cuyahoga River our last two days of camp. Please bring a packed lunch.
Ages: 12 - 15* July 16 - 19
Ages: 12 - 15* July 23 - 26
Ages: 10 - 12 July 30 - August 2
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fee: $195**
To register, call 216-341-1704.
| *This camp is offered on two different dates or times. Campers may only register for one of the two camps. |
| **Cost includes all equipment. |
Junior Golf Day Camp
(ages 8 - 17)
Registration begins immediately. This five-day camp for young golfers will include instruction, etiquette, rules, playing and on-course experiences. Juniors should bring a packed lunch. Optional lunch provided at Seneca for $25/week. Extended care is available for children arriving at 8 a.m. and staying until 5 p.m. A fee of $25 covers extended care for the entire week. There are no scholarships available for Junior Golf Day Camp. $200/week
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Washington Golf Course or Seneca Golf Course
Mon. - Fri., June 11 - 15
Mon. - Fri., June 18 - 22
Mon. - Fri., June 25 - 29
Mon. - Fri., July 9 - 13
Mon. - Fri., July 16 - 20
Mon. - Fri., July 23 - 27
Mon. - Fri., July 30 - August 3
Mon. - Fri., August 6 - 10
Call Washington Golf Course at 216-641-1864 or Seneca Golf Course at 440-526-0043 for more information.
Registration Form
Parents Guide Booklet
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