2025 SUMMER DAY CAMP OPTIONS

All-Day camps (ages 5-16)

9:30 am-3:00 pm

Price ranges from $120 to $175 per week
All Locations


Half-Day Camps (Preschool)

Preschool Discovery Mornings 

9:45 am-11:45 am

Price ranges from $80 to $100 per week

OR

Preschool Camps at Nature Centers

10:00 am-1:00 pm 

Price ranges from $75 to $125 per week


DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR CAMPS 

Camps Weeks 1-4 (June 9-30) Close on Midnight on Sunday, May 25, 2025 

Camps Week 5-8 (July 7-28) Close on Midnight on Sunday, June 22, 2025

Financial Aid Waitlist for 2025

Scholarship Applications: 

Stephenson Sisters’ Scholarship- APPLY HERE

2025 Scholarship Funds Are STILL Available (5/24/25 deadline)

This need-based scholarship opportunity has been made possible by the Cincinnati Parks Foundation and by generous public donors. The Stephenson Sisters’ Scholarship Fund scholarship covers 80% of the cost of attending the camp. Camp spots are held for scholarship applicants and are given out on a rolling basis as funds allow. Visit the Explore Nature Stephenson Scholarship Page for additional information and to apply for 2025 summer camps.

CAMPER REGISTRATION

**Enter GRADE (IN FALL of 2025) and DATE OF BIRTH for appropriate camps to appear. Only eligible camps will be visible**

DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR CAMPS

Registration closes on the follow dates:  


Camps Weeks 1-4 (June 9-30) Close on Midnight on Sunday, May 25, 2025 

Camps Week 5-8 (July 7-28) Close on Midnight on Sunday, June 22, 2025

SELECT A CAMP

Nature Camps in the Parks Location Changes Weekly

    Preschool Discovery Mornings Location changes weekly

      California Woods 5400 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45230

        LaBoiteaux Woods 5400 Lanius Ln, Cincinnati, OH 45224

          Trailside Nature Center (Burnet Woods) 3251 Brookline Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

            Unable to See Camp Registration Options? 

            1. Check camper's age and grade: Only age and grade appropriate camps appear.

            2.  Refresh the Page: California Woods, Trailside, and LaBoiteaux Woods camps selections will appear at 12:00pm, February 22nd, 2025

            3. Clear Selection: Hit clear selection to see other available camps.

            ADDITIONAL CAMPER DETAILS

            Health and Medical Disclosure

            Does your child have any medical conditions, allergies, medications, or other health-related information that our staff or emergency responders should be aware of to ensure their safety and well-being?

            Developmental, Emotional, or Mental Health Needs

            Does your child have any developmental, emotional, or mental health needs that we should be aware of to better support them during camp?

            CAMPER EXPECTATIONS

            To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all, campers are expected to:

            • Be toilet trained and able to use the toilet without assistance.
            • Stay with their assigned group with minimal reminders.
            • Be able to explore and move along natural terrain including unpaved trails, hills, and bridges. 
            • Engage appropriately in group activities and maintain self-control in social settings.

            Cincinnati Parks is committed to providing a quality experience at all our parks and facilities by providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities upon request. If your child needs special assistance or accommodation such as adaptations for disabilities, cannot participate in certain activities, or if an interpreter is required, please select 'No' and complete the Special Accommodation Form.

            CAMPER GROUP REQUEST

            We will do our best to accommodate friend requests, provided that the friends are in the same age or grade level. Please note that while we try to honor these requests, they cannot be guaranteed.

            PARENT / GARDIAN CONTACT INFORMATION

            This primary phone will be the first number called or texted for health, weather or other camp updates. 


            TERMS AND CONDITIONS

            -I am 18 years or older
            -I hereby release and save harmless the Cincinnati Board of Park Commissioners and its employees from any and all liability for any injuries, loss, or other claims arising out of this camp and its program.
            -In the event I cannot be reached in an emergency, I hereby give permission to the medical personnel selected by the camp director to administer treatment, including hospitalization, for my child as named above.
            -I give permission for my child to be photographed and for his/her picture to be used without identification or compensation in Park publications.
            -Camp fees are non-refundable and cannot be reduced for partial attendance. If a registered child cannot attend, you can DONATE your spot by calling 513-321-6208 . We will provide you with a donation letter.
            -In the event that a camp session is either cancelled or postponed, Cincinnati Parks will make every effort to contact every patron via e-mail, time permitting. While we regret the inconvenience caused by these circumstances, Cincinnati Parks cannot be held responsible for any cost or damage such postponement or cancellation may incur. All patrons purchasing from Cincinnati Parks must do so in the light of the above limitations.

            SCHOLARSHIP DONATION REQUEST

            Last year the Cincinnati Park Foundation's Stephenson's Sisters Scholarship awarded 53 financial aid scholarships to Cincinnati families. These funds come from generous donors like you. $120 dollars is enough to cover one scholarship.

            Suggested Amounts

            BILLING AND PAYMENT

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            BILLING INFORMATION

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            **On Registration Day** 

            If you are having issues with Registration, the quickest way to get assistance will be to email [email protected] We will be able to address your issue promptly. 


            You will receive a confirmation on your screen if the registration and payment is completed.  Within a few minutes, you will also receive an email confirmation with the complete registration details.  On opening day, the system may take longer to send the email confirmation. 

            Questions regarding registrations, billing, waitlist, transfer, scholarship information or CIT program

            Joe Brenzel | Explore Nature Admin | 513-321-6070 | [email protected]

            Questions regarding management, staffing, and special accommodation.

            Andrew Bernier | Nature Education Manager | 513-321-6070 | [email protected]

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