Cincinnati Kids Summer Camps

Camps highlighted in this post include:

Mayerson JCC & the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati
Cincinnati Zoo
City of Cincinnati
- Nature Camps (registration opens Feb 22)
- Swim lessons through the City of Cincinnati (registration starts May 1st)
Greater Parks of Hamilton County
- Day Camps
- One-off adventures for SAHM or weekend warriors; register through the Calendar of Events

Mayerson JCC & The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati

Camp at the J

Session Dates

Camp at the J hours: 9am – 3:30pm
J Members: $375 a week
Public: $425 a week
Deposit: $50 a week

Camp Activities

Camp activities include swimming, archery, arts and crafts, sports, drama, and much more.

Cincinnati Zoo

Camps

From spring break camps to half and full day summer options, there’s something for every age group (toddler to 8th grade). Check out this PDF for an overview of all the offerings.

Summer camps for the littles are once a week for 4 weeks starting in April, for about an hour and a half. Kids do not go independently until kindergarten age.

City of Cincinnati

Nature Camps

For tons of info, click this link to the PDF!

https://explorenature.regfox.com/bestsummercamps

Swim Lessons

The Cincinnati Recreation commission has an “I can swim” program. Must have a recreational membership.

Session 1: June 10- July 6 (Registration begins online 5/1/24 until full)
Session 2: July 8- Aug 3 (Registration begins online 6/17/24 until full)

Ziegler Park also has a free swimming lesson program that runs for one week.

Great Parks of Hamilton County

An example camp for the youngest campers: Lil’ Farmers: Barnyard Friends

Learn about farm animals with your toddler or preschooler. Help with some simple farm chores, read stories, make crafts and play games. One parent or adult caregiver is required to stay, play and learn along with their lil’ farmer. Registration includes one complimentary caregiver.

Cost: $180 Age(s): 3-5
Location: Winton Woods | Farm & Equestrian Center
Recurring: June 2-5 | 9:30-11:30 a.m.