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Summer Fun Guide: 8 Summer Camps for Children and Teens

Check out these camps ranging from topics like S.T.E.M. to nature and everything in between. 

by Karyssa Rose | May. 3, 2023 | 12:00 PM

Courtesy Cleveland Metroparks

Courtesy Cleveland Metroparks

Adventure Camp (Laurel School) 
This camp teaches teamwork while offering pre-teens a chance to bike, sale and backpack over the 150-acre Shaker Heights campus. $660-$740, June 12-23, laurelschool.org

Cavs Academy (Various Locations) 
Enroll your sports-loving young ones in one of several four-day camps hosted by the Cleveland Cavaliers to sharpen court skills and sportsmanship. $250, various dates, nba.com/cavaliers

Divinity YMCA Day Camp (Parma Heights) 
This experience aims to be a kids' home away from home, with a curriculum in everything from arts to STEM. $190-$200,
June 5-Aug. 25, clevelandymca.org

My Adult and Me (Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation) 
This guardian-child camp provides comfort — also hiking, playing and crafting — for the little ones. $100, July 11-13, clevelandmetroparks.com

Sky High Adventure (Gilmour School) This all-day, adrenaline-filled adventure gives the ninja experience with zip lines and rope climbs. Gather up your courage and take the leap. $400, June 12-16, gilmour.org

Teen Paddlesports Wind and Waves Camp (Garfield) 
Traverse winding rivers and open waters on watercrafts, during this Metroparks camp. $165, June 28-30, clevelandmetroparks.com

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