Best Ohio Overnight Camps Summer 2026 Directory

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for up-to-date information.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 10 duplex cabins for Girl's Village and 10 duplex cabins for Boy's Village, with bathhouses for each village. We also have a large dining hall, welcome center, nature center, three separate staff housing facilities, outdoor basketball court, soccer field, horse barn with riding ring, and our outdoor amphitheater.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Mohaven is focused on two things- faith and fun! Some of our traditions include Barn Party, nightly skits performed by our staff, flag raising/lowering, BIG Games, Pool Olympics, Cabin of the Week Awards, Wacky Wednesday, Mohaven Mud Run, Tribal Games, and more! All of our staff complete a background check, child safety training, Red Cross First Aid & CPR/AED. We also offer specialty training and certification for staff in activities such as lifeguarding, horses, and high ropes.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Students who are 16 years old by June 1st may be eligible to work as a CIT. CITs go through the same staff training as our regular staff, and then receive special assistance and training throughout the summer. All CITs are paired with an experienced counselor to learn from on-the-job!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Many Seventh-Day Adventist churches throughout the state offer special scholarships for children to offset the cost of camp.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Mohaven also runs Family Camp! There is no age limit- come with your favorite people and experience the fun of camp. Family camp runs from Wednesday through Sunday to fit a variety of schedules and you can participate in any of our activities, plus special programming and events just for families.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Mohaven offers year-round horseback rides as well as facility rentals. For more information, visit our year-round website at mohaven.org!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our camp typically runs from the second week of June through July. Please check our website for the most up-to-date information on dates and fees at: Our Camp Website Link: www.ohiosdayouth.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Every year we recruit outstanding young adults with a deep commitment to Christ and a passion for children! We also recruit a number of Staff-in-Training (ages 16-17) to train with us and learn what it takes. If you're interested in working for us, please submit a staff application found on our website.

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Frederick offers a place apart, a place where you can feel connected to the Creator and the world He created. We are blessed with 100 acres of beautiful land that has a variety of ecological features. A walk around the camp takes you through new and old growth forests, healthy streams, rolling hills, glacial rocks, peaceful meadows and large fields. We have 6 rustic cabins, main lodge, Adult Retreat Center, Trinity Center and Upper Room. We have outdoor basketball courts, swimming pool, volleyball court, campground, 2 streams running through the property, and large game field.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: All staff go through a two week staff training that covers all there functions while at camp. Staff receive FBI and BCI background check, first aid and CPR.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camperships are available please see website for information at: Our Camp Website Link: campfrederickohio.com.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Visit our website for Family camp dates and pricing. Our Camp Website Link: www.campfrederickohio.com.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website for a full listing of all our summer camps and activities at Our Camp Website Link: campfrederickohio.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Please follow this link for more information on a position at Camp Frederick, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.campfrederickohio.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Students will be housed in one of the dorms on Grace College campus. Most rooms have two to four beds. There are four dorms located on campus. The William Male building houses the tech team offices as well as our costume shop, stage/prop workshop, and editing equipment. There are public tennis and basketball courts available to students as well as a public beach in the Winona Lake Park, only a short walk from campus. Kayaks and canoes are also available for rental through the Winona Lake Park. The Alpha Dining Hall comfortably seats our over 300 staff, faculty, and students. All meals will be served in Alpha.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: MasterWorks is an intensive four-week festival for advanced and passionate students of music, film acting, and theater. Each year 250 students from around the globe participate in this unique festival that combines artistic excellence and biblically sound teaching. Students and a faculty of 90 live and work on the beautiful campus of Cedarville University, which is located in the charming and historic community of Cedarville, Ohio.

At MasterWorks, a wide variety of Christian backgrounds unite to glorify God in their art and grow deeply in their faith. Spiritual highlights include topical Bible studies for performers, faculty devotionals, and Sunday worship services. Prayer is an integral part of rehearsals, classes, and performances.

Some of the world's finest performers have been a part of MasterWorks including Midori, Christopher Parkening, Rebecca Wright, Jeanette Clift George, John Dalley, Lawrence Dutton, John Kirby, Anne Martindale Williams, David Hardy, Doug Yeo, Hugh Sung, Steve Rooks, Jimmy Sites, Christine Smith, Steve Hendrickson, John Nelson, Phil Smith, Paula Robison, Stephen Clapp, the Ying String Quartet, and many others.

MasterWorks offers the following programs to advanced students ages 14-26: � Orchestral/chamber music studies Piano � Wind intensive studies (WISP) �String intensive studies (SISP)� Vocal intensive studies (VISP)� Theatre � Film Acting �Choral �Technical internships

The MasterWorks Festival culminates in more than 40 free public concerts including 2 weekly orchestral performances, a fully staged theater production, piano recitals, chamber music recitals, concerti with guest artists, as well as Faculty Recitals, the Student Honors Recital, the Concerto Competition, and numerous community performing opportunities.

Admission to MasterWorks requires an audition. Join us this summer as we pursue artistic excellence and spiritual growth!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
The Festival runs from June 19-July 17, 2014.
Choral Program: $150 USD (3days)
All other programs: $3600* USD (4 weeks)

For a complete list of fees please visit Our Camp Website Link: masterworksfestival.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
The Technical Internship Program is for dedicated and passionate individuals seeking development in the areas of technical and festival production, as well as integrating faith and the arts. Tech internships enable students to meet and work with leading professionals in the performing arts industry while gaining hands-on experience with technical production.

For Summer 2016 we have various positions available. Please contact us for details.

CAMP FACILITIES: 3 Residence Halls that sleep up to 62 people each, 20,000 square foot recreation center, Dining Hall, Lodge, Creative Center, Aquatic Center, entire campus is fully accessible.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Year-round camps for individuals with disabilities and health concerns on a 195 acre accessible campus. All our programs and program areas are adaptable to suit any campers' specific needs. For more information, please refer to our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.recreationunlimited.org or call us at (740) 548-7006.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial Aid available based on need and awarded on first-come, first-served basis.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year-round camp programs.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Year-Round Respite Weekend Camps run through out the school year. Summer Residential and Day camp begin in June and run into August. For all our camp dates and fees, please visit us online at Our Camp Website Link: www.recreationunlimited.org or call us at (740) 548-7006.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Winds- Whether leaders or first-time marchers, students learn movement fundamentals, musicianship, and communication strategies.

Percussion- Members practice and refine marching percussion fundamentals, including practical applications of tempo skills, communication, and leadership strategies.

Color Guard- Flag and Rifle students learn and refine movement and equipment techniques and apply those skills in our show choreography while marching.

Drum Majors- Drum majors learn conducting and score study fundamentals, utilize opportunities to conduct live musicians, practice giving music/visual feedback, and gain leadership and communication skills.

Our staff has decades of experience orchestrating & executing clinics, and we are proud to bring our vision into our very own summer clinic program. Students at Spark Summer Clinics experience research-based educational practices applied to a short marching band show. Students learn to be a productive part of an ensemble in less than a week while elevating their technique for their section. We utilize experiential learning to grow and develop applicable skills for any marching band member, no matter their level of previous experience. Through our show production, we are focused on performer excellence and confidence to ensure that skills transfer through to their upcoming season!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Clinic fees are $400 per student. A $75 deposit is required to secure your spot. The last day to register is Friday, May 26, 2023. Please visit our website to register!

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 2 dormitories that can sleep up to 400, a dining hall, full size gym and a swimming pool.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We will work with you to ensure your camp is a success!

CAMP FACILITIES: Facilities vary depending on location.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The mission of US Performing Arts Camps is to promote and develop the growth of performing artists in America.

US Performing Arts Camps is considered the premier top tier summer program for training young people in the arts. Our programs are taught by the university or college departments and their professional faculty and guest professionals in their fields.

US Performing Arts offers programs in Animation, Computer Animation, Costume design, Directing, Film-making (including 4K High-definition), Dance, Hip Hop Dance, Musical Theater, Play-writing, Sit Com Writing, Sit Com Acting, Singing, Voice-over work for animation, movies and games, and we started the first College Audition Boot Camps for high school students.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: A limited number of partial scholarships are available through US Performing Arts. US Performing Arts will also work with parents on payment plans.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: College Audition Boot Camp for High School Seniors held in October-November.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Programs typically run June to August. Dates vary by program. Please see our website for specific program dates, or call our office at (888) 497-3553.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 4 air conditioned dorms, 2 having 25 bunks each and 2 with 50 bunks each; plus 6 cabins having 6 bunks each. Four of the cabins are heated/air conditioned. There are 24 RV/tent camp sites of which 13 include 30/50 amp electric, water, sewer and trash service. The remaining 11 have 20/30 amp electric, water and trash service available. Fire rings are available for campfires.

A full service kitchen is available for food service. Two large conference rooms, and smaller rooms available for meetings and activities.
football size field, basketball court, volleyball court, swimming pool, horseshoe pits, hiking trails, fishing, and several other activities available

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp director has over 35 years experience with summer camps. All staff have passed background checks. Contact the camp at 740-452-0016 to schedule your event.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Facilities are available for year round programs.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Fees are based on the length of the program and services included.

CAMP FACILITIES: Housed on the top floor of ideastream’s Idea Center at Playhouse Square, the school’s 36,000-square-foot facility has 24-foot studio ceilings, two 2,000+ square-foot sound stages, extensive natural light, and sweeping views of downtown Cleveland and Lake Erie. The studio was designed by VAA Architects and Bastien and Associates – Bastien’s prominent design and building projects include Manhattan Beach Studios and the Marion Knott Studios at Chapman University – and features state-of-the-art teaching laboratories, digital editing bays, and a vast inventory of professional production equipment.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: During the in-person summer camps, students see behind the scenes and learn how the film industry actually works through special guest lectures and site visits to real-world media environments. Outside of class, residential students get a preview of college life by staying in Cleveland State University dorms and experiencing Cleveland’s robust cultural offerings through scheduled trips and activities.

With access to the film school’s professional soundstages, Mac editing labs, and vast inventory of film production equipment, expert instructors aided by CSU film student camp counselors help students hone their skills while finding their creative community and making friends during these activity-packed experiences.

Lessons are taught by School of Film & Media Arts faculty and staff with assistance by current CSU film school students in the role of camp counselors and production assistants. There is one instructor and one film student counselor for every ten campers, plus additional production assistants.

All meals are provided for residential students and breakfast and lunch is provided for day camp students.

Residential students stay in dorm accommodations located in CSU’s historic Fenn Tower

Along with spectacular views of downtown Cleveland, Fenn Tower accommodations include:

24-hour community desk
Game Room with billiards
On-site laundry facilities
Theater room
Fitness center
Study areas
Mailroom
On-site dining location
Computer lab and conference rooms
On-site community assistant staff
Cable television and high speed internet
Fully furnished units: extra long twin bed, dresser, closet, desk, and chair

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The Odyssey Program also offers online after school programs during the year.

Odyssey Online After School: Film Fundamentals
March 9-April 27, 2021
Weekly Online Sessions -- Tuesdays, 4:00-7:00pm
Fee: $600
This eight-week interactive online course teaches fundamental skills in: Film Analysis, Story Development, Screenwriting, Production, and Postproduction.

Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.csufilmodyssey.com for more information and to register.

OTHER CAMP INFO: In the summer, students can choose from a variety of in-person camp options, beginning with an experiential three-week camp from June 14-July 2, followed by three one-week intensive camps that focus on acting and directing (July 12-18), documentary production (July 19-25), and postproduction (July 26-August 1).

Through interactive workshops, film screenings, focused activities, and visits from special guest speakers, Odyssey participants learn storytelling, screenwriting, acting, directing, cinematography, editing and much more as they create their own original films in a fun and collaborative environment.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Four sessions are available during Summer 2021: one three-week session and three one-week sessions. Complete information can be found on our website: Our Camp Website Link: www.csufilmodyssey.com

Odyssey Program Experiential Three Week Summer Camp
June 14-July 2, 2021
Residential: $4500
Day Camp: $3600
Live, eat, sleep, dream, and create films with the students and faculty of the School of Film & Media Arts at this immersive three-week summer film camp that teaches storytelling, film literacy, screenwriting, acting for the camera, directing, shot composition, cinematography, lighting, editing and much more in a fun and collaborative environment.

Odyssey Intensive: Acting and Directing
Residential: July 12-July 18, 2021 -- $1500
Day Camp: July 12-July 16, 2021 -- $1200
Nail your next audition and learn to work with actors as a director at this new one-week intensive day and residential summer camp focused on the crafts of acting and directing.

Odyssey Intensive: Documentary Production
Residential: July 19-July 25, 2021 -- $1500
Day Camp: July 19-July 23, 2021 -- $1200
Learn to tell stories from the world around you at this new one-week intensive day and residential summer camp that teaches the art of documentary production.

Odyssey Intensive: Postproduction
Residential: July 26-August 1, 2021 -- $1500
Day Camp: July 26-July 30, 2021 -- $1200
Learn how to mix creativity with technology and fix it in post with this new one-week intensive day and residential summer camp that teaches skills in postproduction.

CAMP FACILITIES: The region offers 16 metro parks with dirt, grass, and gravel trails and paved bike paths. Campers will be housed in university dormitories and meals will be provided in the campus dining halls. Runs will take place on campus and in the local metro parks.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: -10:1 Camper to Coach
-Instructors include experienced collegiate coaches and current collegiate student-athletes
-Instructional workshops addressing topics including technique, mental strategies, and training principles
-Inspiring guest speakers

In four years at the helm of Bowling Green cross country and track and field, Camp Director Lou Snelling has overseen the restoration of four programs and has built a foundation to revive the programs to a championship level of performance that honors the teams’ rich tradition and history.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to the camp webpage for more information:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Campers train at Oberlin College’s new Bob Kahn Track and Fred Shults Field. Completed in fall 2008, Bob Kahn Track is an eight-lane, Beynon, single-pour surface, similar to the track at historic Hayward Field. We will also do some runs on the adjacent Oberlin College Nature Trail – a fast, wood chip trail that starts just a few hundred meters from the track.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Director Ray Appenheimer enters his 13th season as the Director of Track and Field and Cross Country at Oberlin College. During his tenure, Appenheimer has built Oberlin’s track and field and cross country programs into perennial powers in the nation, region and the North Coast Athletic Conference.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to the camp webpage for more information:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Marmon Valley Farm offers a unique rustic setting comprised of several early 20th century era barns that have been converted into bunk rooms and an 1825 historic farmhouse. The farm includes animal barns with petting animals and 150 horses.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Ohio's largest horse camp, Marmon Valley Ministries is a trusted, ACA accredited, Christian camp near Bellefontaine, Ohio. Besides our in-depth horsemanship classes, campers enjoy climbing wall, archery, swimming and more! Learn horsemanship, make friends, and get to know Jesus Christ! MVM has been serving up farm fun for kids since 1964.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid is available. Call for more info or an application.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Week-long and half-week sessions begin on June 11. Week-long sessions start at $655 per week. Register online at Our Camp Website Link: www.marmonvalley.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: We are a free range adventure bases out of northern Michigan, however we travel throughout the region. We live out of our tents and backpacks (when we aren't staying at a nice resort).

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our guide teams are comprised of dedicated conservationist each with over 25 years back country guide experience, but most importantly we give special consideration to employ individuals whom we believe share in our mission and have the specialized skills to provide an adventure experience that is second to none!

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Custom designed family adventure packages.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Custom designed family adventure packages.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Hot Spots of Adventure:

Isle Royale National Park & Wildlife Biosphere
Porcupine Mountains
Pere Marquette River
North Country National Trail
Tahquamenon Waterfalls
Silver Lake Sand Dunes
Pictured Rocks National Shoreline
Mackinac Island
Cedar Point Amusement Park

In an effort to provide the highest level of safety and quality of experience we limit each session to 16 Explores ages 15+ years old and maintain a 1:3 Guide / Explorer Ratio.

Explores will really appreciate the opportunity to share their experiences with friends and family from our Wi-Fi enabled Safari Transport Vehicle while in route to our next big adventure!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July: 7th, 2019- August 3rd,2019
Early Registration: $15,495 (Ends May 15, 2019)
General Registration $16,995

CAMP FACILITIES: Players will live on campus in air conditioned dorms. They will enjoy a meal plan at the cafeteria and have access to on campus recreation. We will be utilizing the top notch Wilmington College athletic facilities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Player development is often lost in the pursuit of maximizing game time. Our program offers players amble games while focusing on practice, training, and development. Living on campus provides our players with the depth of training that can prepare them for the next level.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1: College aged and rising college players June 16 to June 30.

Session 2: High School aged and rising HS players July 3 to July 17.

Fees include housing, food plan, games, and training.

Register for more information: Free

Camp: $2000

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
COLLEGE PREP I: July 25-27, 2015
Overnight Camp with Commuter Option

TIMES: All day for Overnight / Commuters 8:00 am - 5:00 pm daily

FEES: Overnight - $450 / Commuter � $375

AGES: Boys and Girls entering high school or above

CAMP FACILITIES: Basketball and volleyball camps are held at the Callan Athletic Center and Doden Fieldhouse on seven air-conditioned courts. Soccer camps are held at the Yellow Jacket Soccer Complex which includes a lighted stadium and multiple practice fields (all 118 yards x 73 yards).

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Cedarville University competes in NCAA Division II and the Great Midwest Athletic Conference. Yellow Jacket Sports Camps are led by Cedarville University coaches and players.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For more information about Yellow Jacket Sports Camps please visit our website

CAMP FACILITIES: At LMC, we have an outdoor pool, recreation fileds, climbing tower and zipline, outdoor chapel, Alum creek, ga-ga ball, basketball court, archery range, 19 cabins, retreat centers and miles of hiking trails.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: LMC is an American Camping Association credited camp. Our programs for youth range from kindergarten to senior high, with each program being engaged in their own age groups. LMC was started in 1948 through a donation of land by those wanting to honor World War II veterans.
We have a long history of environmental education and being stewards of God's creation in all of our programming including summer camp. All of our staff receive two weeks of training and are certified in First Aid/CPR. HOMESTEAD CAMP -- In this program, youth live without electricity or running water for a week. Staying in hand-built log cabins, pumping their own water and cooking meals over a fire builds creates a unique experience in community.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Completed Grades 10-12
Trail Guides Summer Camp (Leadership)
We are excited to train and equip the next generation of camp leaders this summer. Spend two weeks at camp engaging in leadership development activities, participating in staff meetings and learning about camp procedures. The first week will be dedicated to training (at LMC & Mowana) and your second week (your choice of camp and week) will be hands-on assisting summer staff. We want you to demonstrate qualities that other campers will want to imitate. Of course you will not miss out on everything camp has to offer. You will still be able to participate in climbing to the top of the tower and swimming alongside the other campers. We want you to grow in your faith and walk stronger in your faith. You may start the week as a camper, but you will leave a Trail Guide!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camperships (LMC scholarships) are available based upon need. No one is turned away from camp due to an inability to pay.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Grandparents/Kids Camp at LMC // Learn More
Grandparents & Kids camp is open to Godparents, uncles, aunts or other relationships. Join us this summer and lead someone you love into God’s beautiful creation. This camp runs from Sunday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon.

Family Servant Camp at LMC // Learn More
Serving together as a family can model behaviors for children that will be passed down to future generations. Take a week together sharing your gifts with the community. Teach your children the value of service.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: LMC is open year round for retreat groups and church picnics. We also offer environmental education in the fall and spring and sponsored retreats for youth grades 4-8.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Completed Grades K-2
Pioneers Summer Camp
Spend a week away from home experiencing nature, swimming everyday, playing games and learning more about Jesus. During your week a camp counselor will be with you the entire time, along with 5-6 other cabin mates. Together you will walk through a creek, cook a marshmallow over a fire and sleep in the same lodge or cabin. Sit next to your new friends at a campfire as you sing songs, pray and hear about Jesus. Laugh together while making a fun craft, play a silly camp game, or join your cabin mates on a hike through the woods. Each day there will be a Bible study with your cabin group, plenty of time to write letters home, and new adventures for kids just like you. Put your stake in God’s creation during Pioneers Summer Camp!

Completed Grades 3-5
Pathfinders Summer Camp
Your summer is about to change with a week away at camp. Learn about nature during a creek walk or hike. See which one of your new friends can make the biggest splash during your daily trip to the pool. Everyday you will be spending time with your cabin mates and a fun, energetic counselor while learning about Jesus in daily Bible study. Work together as a group as you maneuver through a difficult challenge course in the woods. Walk into the woods, build a basic shelter together, cook your meal over the fire and sleep under the stars and spend the night outdoors. Cast your line into our pond while fishing at LMC or make a craft to bring home. Clear the way for new adventures and unique activities during Pathfinders Summer Camp!

Completed Grades 6-8
Trailblazers Summer Camp
Step into your harness & tighten the straps as you prepare to climb our 4 story climbing wall. Once you have made it to the top, prepare to soar through the woods on our zip line. Get together with your cabin mates and decide which activity you will choose next; options include arts & crafts, sport activities, challenge courses, or creek walking. Each morning you will open up your Bible and spend time learning about Jesus. You are getting older and can utilize cell phones during scavenger hunts, star gazing, video contests as well as opening a digital Bible during Discovery BIble Study. Gather items in the woods and create your shelter for a night under the stars. Trailblazers Summer Camp will spark a fire in your soul and inspire you to live more like Christ!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
$440 - $560. For complete details, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.lomocamps.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Summer staff-- We hire around 22 summer staff who are at least 18 years of age.  Positions available include: Counselor, Program Coordinator, Lifeguard, Naturalist/Environmentalist, Support Staff. No previous camp experience required. Contact jess[AT]lomocamps.org, or visit Our Camp Website Link: www.lomocamps.org for more information and application.

CAMP FACILITIES: On the campus of Xavier University; campers will stay in on-campus residence halls

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: It works like this: More than 100 teenagers from around the region spend four days and three nights on a college campus, eating in the cafeteria, playing on the green space, sleeping in the dorms, all away from their parents and annoying siblings. (Or is that siblings and annoying parents? Whatever.) They participate in workshops and sessions on various “teen-related” topics, like public speaking (OMG NO!), volunteerism (OK, that’s cool) and ethics (I don’t know, what would you do?). There are also games, guest speakers and activities, all of which are structured to help young people recognize their leadership potential and encourage them to act upon it.

All of the activities are organized and run by a team of teen counselors who have already experienced LDC as campers and want to give back to the next camper group—with the support from college counselors and adult advisors, of course.

Campers also find that—through shared experiences—they make new friends from many different walks of life, often forming bonds of friendship that extend beyond the four days of camp. LDC participants spend a minimum of 6–12 hours volunteering for the Red Cross in the year following their LDC experience.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: A camp for young people, organized and run by young people, all in an effort to empower them and teach them the subtle and not-so-subtle traits of becoming a leader.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Available on a limited basis; need-based

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Thursday, July 14 through Sunday, July 17, 2016
$225 includes lodging, meals, snacks, camp materials and the AWESOME LDC 2016 t-shirt.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Wego is fully committed to developing life and social skills for individuals with special needs ages 14 and up. We believe that our travel trips are a great way to experience independence, improve social skills, and increase self-esteem in a secure, safe and also an exciting environment. Our primary goals are to help travelers build self-esteem, develop better social skills and self-expression, make and maintain friendships, improve fine motor skills, gross motor skills, and sensory integration.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Wego travels year around.

OTHER CAMP INFO: No Financial aid offered.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Most trips cost $1000 and up

For complete info visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campwego.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO:

For 28 years, PGC Basketball has been the worldwide leader in teaching players how to think the game, be a leader, and run the show.

We believe every player deserves to know how to unlock their potential. We believe every player deserves to discover how to be a leader on and off the court. And, we believe every player deserves to know how to use the game to propel themselves to success in life.

At PGC Basketball, we’re a team of passionate teachers of the game who won’t stop at anything in our quest to inspire and equip dedicated players and coaches everywhere.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Since 2012, PGC has provided more than $500,000 in financial assistance. Each year, we do our best to assist as many families as possible.

Scholarship applications begin each spring for summer sessions at: Our Camp Website Link: pgcbasketball.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit our website to learn about our summer overnight basketball camps, our skills academy camps for youth players, and our fall weekend camps.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Our PGC staff are remarkable individuals with a passion to learn, grow, and impact others. There are three ways to get involved: be a volunteer coach, join our paid summer staff, or join our year-round team.

Our Camp Website Link: pgcbasketball.com

CAMP FACILITIES: 20 Traditional Camp Cabins with separate bathhouses, Tree house village, 4 Yurts, Survivor Village, and Wagons. We also have an outdoor swimming pool, 3 outdoor basketball courts, a sand volleyball court, an athletic field, a lake for canoeing and kayaking, 3 separate climbing structures and a number of high ropes courses and elements.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: YMCA Camp Kern was established in 1910 by Carl. B Kern. Originally there was a small site down by the Little Miami River, but has since grown into a 485 acre facility that offers year round programming in Summer Camping, Equestrian programs, Outdoor Education, Ozone zipline adventures and Leadership & Conferencing groups.

Camp Kern hires the best young college aged staff, all of whom go through intensive training and background checks before they become a counselor.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Counselor in training program (CIT)
Leaders in training program (LIT)
Boys Leadership (Age 11-13)
Girls Leadership (Age 11-13)

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial assistance available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Labor Day Family Camp
Memorial Family Day Camp
Parent/Child Weekend
Mother/Daughter Weekend

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Kids Night Out (Monthly Friday Night-Saturday Morning program, designed to give kids an experience of camp and mum and dad the night out/off)

Halloween Camp, Winter Camp, Spring Camp (Seasonal full weekend programs offering traditional camp activities)

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp Kern offers a wide range of programs, which have various pricing ranges. Please visit our website for more info.

2017 SESSIONS & DATES:

Main Camp Dates and Themes

S1: June 18-24 - Star Wars
S2: June 25-July 1 - Color Wars
S3: July 2-8 - Ultimate Kern Week
S4: July 9-15 - Medieval
S5: July 16-22 - Pokemon
S6: July 23-29 - Star Wars
S7: July 30-August 5 - Minecraft
S8: August 6-12 - Harry Potter

Literary Camp Themes

S1: Star Wars
S2: Percy Jackson
S3: Harry Potter
S4: Medieval
S5: Pokemon
S6: Star Wars
S7: Minecraft
S8: Harry Potter

Teen Program Sessions

Leaders-in-Training: Sessions 1,3,5,7
Kern Challenge: Sessions 2,4,6,8
Ultimate Survivor: Sessions 1 & 5
Teen Survivor: Sessions 3 & 7
Girls Week Out: Session 7
Girls Leadership Adventure: Session 2
Boys Leadership Adventure: Session 6

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Job opportunities at YMCA Camp Kern are available at Our Camp Website Link: www.campkern.org.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Each camper will receive instruction on the fundamentals of all major strokes and will enhance their skills through repetition, ball-feeding drills, live-ball situations and competitive match play. In addition, campers will be exposed to team competition and match play in singles and doubles. These camps are excellent preparation for anyone interested in participating in middle school, high school or USTA team tennis, or preparing to compete in USTA leagues and/or tournaments. The Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camp at USD will be hosted at the Skip and Cindy Hogan tennis center and the camp will have access to the picturesque campus facilities.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session I: July 19-23, 2015
Fees: $645 Overnight / $575 Commuter

CAMP FACILITIES: Eight large cabins, outdoor pool, boathouse/lake, indoor recreation pavilion/dining hall, tree house, outdoor sports field, high & low ropes course, archery range, paintball range, tennis/basketball courts, nature/hiking trails.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Since 1929, Camp Ho Mita Koda is the nation’s first and oldest camp for children living with diabetes. Surrounded by 72 wooded acres in Newbury, Ohio, Camp Ho Mita Koda offers diabetes management in an active and supportive environment specifically designed for children to have fun, make new friends and learn about diabetes. With over 85 years of camping experience, on-site trained medical team oversees the diabetes management of each camper along with a registered dietitian plans meals and snacks. Camp Ho Mita Koda is proud to be accredited by the American Camp Association, complying with 300 national health, safety and program quality standards. To learn more about Camp Ho Mita Koda please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.camphomitakoda.org.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT is a special program for former campers (age 16 and 17 yeas) that may want to be a counselor at Camp Ho Mita Koda in the future. If you are applying to become a CIT at Camp, it is important to understand that you are applying for a position of increasing responsibility and requiring a commitment to Camp. While camp offers an excellent social component, this cannot be the focus of an individual participating in the CIT program. Campers are the focus of this experience

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: To help ensure that all children have the chance to attend residence camp, camperships (financial assistance) are available to qualifying families. We are grateful to our donors for ensuring that each eligible camper has the opportunity to experience the joy of summer camp and the feeling of belonging that comes with a session a Camp Ho Mita Koda.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp May 20th- 12:00pm-4:00pm (Ages 4-10) $50/per parent and $25 per sibling.

Family Adventure Overnight camp (don't have to have diabetes)
June 17th-June 19th and June 21st through 23rd-
$200 per parent, $100 per chil

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Oct: Halloween Carnival
Nov: Movie Night at Camp
Dec: Santa Workshop
Jan: Camper Reunion
April: Spring Egg Hunt

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:

Session I- Type 1 and 2 only: June 25th- June 30th
(Ages 8-11) $500

Session IA Day Camp- July 5th- July 6th, July 7th
(Ages 5-11) $150 for all 3 days or $100 per day.

Session II- Type 1 and 2 Only- July 9th- 14th (Ages 12-15) $500.00

Session III- Type 1 and 2 Only- July 16th- July 28th ( Age 12-15) $1000

Teen Program Sept. 23-24 (Ages 14-17) $85

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
For summer camp job openings at Camp Ho Mita Koda, apply online at Our Camp Website Link: www.diabetespartnership.org.