Lakeland Community College, Kirtland

Karen Gaiewski, Carol Richards, 440-914-0200, kareng@northcoasted.com,

www.northcoasted.com

Academic, activities

Special needs: ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, Asperger’s Syndrome, others

Day, coed, ages 6-14

Cost: $1,900 for six weeks

June 18-July 27

This unusual camp is designed to serve the unique needs of children with learning differences. The purpose of the camp is learning, fun and exercise. Improve basic skills, such as reading and math. Each day campers learn systemic reading and math instruction.

Afternoons include theater arts, science, poetry and writing. Before- and after-camp care is available at no extra charge. Lunch is included for full-day campers. Instructors are specially trained and experienced with the needs of children with learning differences. Scholarship funds are available, and the camp qualifies for Autism Scholarship Program funding. Call for more information and registration.

Akron Urban League

Akron

330-434-3101

Educational and Recreational

Day Camp

Co-ed, ages 5-12

Cost: $450 for first child, $225 for each additional child

June 11-Aug. 3

The Akron Urban League Summer Enrichment Day Camp serves boys and girls ages 5-12 for an 8-week period each summer. The camp has a capacity to provide service to 150 children. It has been a program of the Urban League’s for over 50 years. In that span, more than 7,500 children have been touched by our day camp. Today, families are charged just $450 for the entire summer (each additional child per family costs $225). Children participate in swimming, educational activities, arts & crafts, physical education, field trips, free lunch and much more. For more information call: 330-434-3101 or stop by: 250 E. Market St. Akron, Ohio 44308.

YMCA Camp Y-Noah

Southern Summit County

Marc Wilson, 877-GOT-CAMP

www.gotcamp.org

Traditional

Day/resident, coed, ages 5-17

Cost: $390 for six days

June 4-Aug. 17

Looking for a fun activity for your child this summer? Camp Y-Noah, in its 77th year as Northeast Ohio’s premier camping experience for children ages 6-17 may have just what you’re looking for. Programs from horseback riding, canoeing, climbing, archery, crafts and campfires to whitewater rafting, rock climbing, kayaking, and more are included.†Camp Y-Noah’s unique features include indoor and outdoor riding facilities, the Alpine Tower, the New Frontiers High Ropes course, a 22 acre lake and 300 acres of trails. Counselors come from around the world and receive 7 days of intensive training including certification in CPR and 1st Aid.

28975 Lake Road, Bay Village

Jennifer Lee, Education Director, 440-871-6543, info@baycrafters.com, www.baycrafters.com

Traditional, sports, academic, special needs

Day, resident camp; Co-ed, ages 3 to teens

Cost: varies by course

During the summer the grounds of Baycrafters are filled with children experiencing art in many forms. Located on the shores of Lake Erie, we offer truly inspiring lake views with lots of room for children to stretch artistically and physically through a range of classes.

For children ages 3-5 we have classes like Meet the Masters and Adventures in Art. Children ages 6-8 will enjoy classes like Clay Art and Experimenting. Children ages 9 and up can to take drawing, painting, pottery and cartooning. Classes are Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday during three, three-week sessions. Call Baycrafters at 440-871-6543 with any questions or to register for classes.

Summer Camp Program

Cleveland

James Ringfeld, 216-441-4100

Day, ages 7-17

June 12-Aug. 11

We are back for another thrilling summer of fun and enriching activities. The program is a positive developmental experience that provides your child with support, empowerment, boundaries, clear expectations and opportunities to learn new skills, meet new people, develop and maintain positive peer interactions, and enjoy the exciting activities.

Some of the activities your child will experience are canoeing, go-carts, zoo, nature-hike, cookouts at the beach and more. We have highly qualified staff trained to meet the special needs of your children.

Cleveland

Brian Cooley, 404-589-9888, brian@wicked-pr.com, www.campjam.com

Music; Day, coed, ages 7-17 (7-10 and 11-17)

Cost: $525 Camp Jam, $349 Camp Jam Kidz for five days

June 25-29, July 9-13, July 16-20

Camp Jam is a day camp that brings together musicians ages 11-17 to teach them band dynamics, secrets of the trade and performance skills, and allows them to interact with industry professionals. In a relaxed, fun learning environment, you will develop your musical skills and be grouped with other musicians to form a band.

Camp Phoenix

North Canton

Brent Sanders, 330-966-2222, bsanders@fieldcrestofnc.org, www.fieldcrestofnc.org

Traditional, Day Camp

Co-ed, entering grades 1-6

Cost: Call for pricing

June 4- Aug. 31, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

This summer come travel through time at Camp Phoenix, on he 50 sprawling acres of the old Hoover family farm. Weekly sessions are designed to educate campers while having fun at the same time. Throughout the summer, campers will journey to ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, Medieval times, the Wild West, Mars and a new planet on another galaxy. Campers will participate in their favorite activities, choosing between sports, arts, sciences and other events. Campers also will explore the outdoors as they participate in nature hikes, scavenger hunts, water games, gardening, crafts and other outdoor activities. Morning care is available from 7-9 a.m. and afternoon care from 4-6 p.m.

Camp Wanake

Beach City

Julie Lautt, 330-756-2333, wanakeinfo@verizon.net, www.campwanake.org

Christian

Coed, grade 1-adult

Cost: $235 (base rate) for a week.

Day/resident. A fun-filled, faith-based residential camp in the small-group tradition. Full-week, partial-week and day-camp programs are available. Programs for families and adults, as well as mentally challenged campers also are available.

(JCC of Cleveland)

Chardon

Jodi Sperling, 216-593-6250,

jsperling@clevejcc.org, www.campwise.org

Resident, coed, ages 7-15

June 17-Aug. 6 (one- to seven-week programs)

For 100 years, Camp Wise has been a second home to campers and staff of all ages. Serving nearly 500 kids from all over Ohio and the rest of the United States, there is always something special to discover at Camp Wise, the overnight camp of the Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland.

Our diverse programming provides countless opportunities for campers to learn, challenge themselves and grow. Our activities include nature, arts and crafts, drama, sports, a ropes course, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, climbing, horseback riding and more. Spaces are limited, so register today for this historic, once-in-a-lifetime summer.

Jefferson

Candy Stokes, 440-858-2244,

cdifarm@adelphia.net, www.cdifarm.com

Sports, horses

Day/resident, girls, ages 8-18

Cost: $800 per week

Ten weeks starting June 10A camp where horses are everything. That’s why Can-Do-It Farm began in 1975 for girls 8-18 who love horses. Most girls are begging for a horse to call their own. CDI Farm will supply them with a horse, safety equipment, lessons — everything they will need to safely ride and enjoy a horse, one week at a time.

Starting June 10, Can-Do-It Farm will offer 10 weeks of summer riding camp for girls who love horses. At $800 a week, there are no crafts, no canoes, just horses all day long. Beginners, intermediate and advanced riders welcome.

Call 440-858-2244, e-mail cdifarm@adelphia.net or visit www.cdifarm.com.

The Children’s Museum of Cleveland

The Children’s Museum of Cleveland’s Summer Enrichment Camps are designed to foster creativity through role-play, music, dance, and exploration!

Superheroes Camp (for 4 & 5 year olds) will explore imaginary heroes and everyday community heroes. Super-power training and costume creation included! Creative Minds Camp (for 6 & 7 year olds) will allow children to investigate and experiment using art and science techniques to explore and create nature prints, polymer bouncy balls and MORE! Blast Off! Camp (Sessions for 4 through 7 year olds) explores a day in the life of an astronaut. Children will conduct space-related experiments, discover a new planet and create a “Symphony for Space.”

All camps are located at The Children’s Museum of Cleveland which is located in convenient University Circle. For more information go to www.clevelandchildrensmuseum.org or call 216-791-7114.

Cleveland is a hands-on program for kids in grades 2-8 that teaches them to become creative thinkers through the use of engineering and technology. Workshop sessions teach about animation, computers and robotics in a fun, free-thinking atmosphere.

Topics range from video production to robotics to video game design. The workshop’s software program for making video games helps kids learn about the basic concepts behind computer programming. The workshops are designed to prepare the foundation for future learning.

CTW Cleveland is at 38 River St. in Chagrin Falls.†Reservations are being taken through May 31.†Visit our web site www.ctworkshop.com for more information.

Technology is becoming the basic language of the future. Help your kids stay ahead of the game by enrolling them now in a Children’s Technology Workshop program.

Center director, info@childtime.com, www.childtime.com

Traditional, academic

Day, coed, ages 5-12

May-August

Akron, 555 White Pond Drive, 330-864-4499; 2546 Leland Ave., 330-784-3399; 2645 Manchester Road, 330-745-2530; 2145 Eastwood Ave., 330-784-2582

Beachwood, 3365 Richmond Road, 216-831-5957

Bedford, 270 Best St., 440-439-3051

Brook Park, 6233 Smith Road, 216-676-4043

Cuyahoga Falls, 1189 Tallmadge Road, 330-928-6699; 2691 21st St., 330-928-2530; 186 Portage Trail Extension, 330-928-2255

Fairlawn, 3475 Embassy Parkway, 330-666-4226

Medina, 731 Weymouth Road, 330-725-0778

North Olmsted, 28782 Lorain Road, 440-734-1033

Stow, 3101 Graham Road, 330-673-2050

The Children’s ministry of Church of the Saviour offers opportunities for the children to grow academically and socially, while improving their skills in Spanish, computer, dance, art and music.

In September 2000, the center added school-age-child care to its services. This includes summer camp for children ages 18 months to 10 years. The summer camp encourages reading through a special reading program that gives books to children to take home and add to their family library. The children enjoy visiting historical sites in Ohio and learning about their home city as well as other places of historical importance.

Circle Sampler Camp

Cleveland Museum of Natural History

216-231-4600, ext. 3214

bsandvik@cmnh.org; www.cmnh.org

Cultural, Day Camp

Co-ed, grades 1-6

Cost: $218 for five days

Grades 1-3, June 18-22 and June 25-29

Grades 4-6, July 16-20 and July 23-27

Coming Full Circle is the theme of this year’s Circle Sampler Camp. Campers will explore the wonders of University Circle at 10 premier institutions in a week of scientific, artistic, musical, theatrical and cultural exploration.  For more information, call 216.231.4600 Ext. 3214 or email bsandvik@cmnh.org.

 Also at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History: Find out what it takes to be a medical professional at Junior Medical Camp - a weeklong day camp full of fun and informative, hands-on labs and experiments that explore the science behind medicine and health. Grades 3-10.  For more information, call 216-231-6945 or visit www.juniormedicalcamp.org.

Northeast Ohio

Doug Boehm, 216-289-6324

Day, coed, ages 5 and up

The Cleveland Boomerang School specializes in using science and flight behavior taught by Joe Timbery, Aboriginal boomerang champion. The camp, which provides fun, history and science, includes Timbery boomerangs, flight sport training and construction of high-quality boomerangs. Good for any group event, scouts and many other social gatherings. Materials and supplies are provided.†Suited for coed ages 5 and up. Call 216-289-6324 for more information.

South Euclid

Courtney Laves-Mearini, 216-932-0222, balletlaves@yahoo.com

Dance; Coed, 3-19

Day.

Camp is in two-week sessions with the option of enrolling for three sessions. Ages 3-5 meet two times for two-hour sessions on ballet, jazz, tap, music appreciation and craft. Ages 6-8 meet two times a week for two hours on ballet and jazz music appreciation. Ages 11 and up meet four days a week for stretch, ballet, jazz, modern, pointe, dance history and choreography.

Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital is replicating the nationally recognized Summer Treatment Program (STP) for children and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD under the direction of Michael J. Manos, clinical director of the ADHD Center for Evaluation & Treatment (ACET).

The seven-week program runs weekdays from 8:30 a.m. (8 a.m. for adolescents) until 5:30 p.m. June 25 through Aug. 10 at John Carroll University. Children 6 to 11 and adolescents 12 to 14 are eligible.

Ninety-five percent of participating parents report significant improvement in their children’s lives. Call Kristina L. Shiever, M.Ed., PC, at 216-445-0075.

Cleveland Indians Summer Camp

Cleveland Indians Summer Camp Days will be June 28 and July 18. 

Summer campers will enjoy two exciting Indians games this summer. On June 18, all kids will receive an Indians backpack. On July 18, all kids will receive an Indians metal lunch box. Each day, all ballpark activities will target summer campers, including water balloon tosses, three-legged races and more camp games.  Plus, great discounts are available for groups of 25 or more. Experience a great, day-long activity for your summer camp or neighborhood group. Visit Indians.com for more details.

Young Composers Program

Mary Ann Grof-Neiman, 216-791-5000, ext. 371, mag52@case.edu, www.cim.edu

Cleveland

Music

Resident, coed, ages 15-19

Cost: $850 for a week

July 22-28

Summer Chamber Music

Shaker East Branch

Day, coed, ages 12-18

Cost: $750 for 10 days

June 18-29

The Cleveland Institute of Music’s Preparatory and Continuing Education Division will offer two camps this summer. CIM Summer Chamber Music (June 18-29) is for pianists, string and woodwind players interested in exploring chamber music. The camp combines coachings, supervised rehearsals, ear training, chamber music literature classes, rehearsal techniques, movement classes, public master classes and a final performance. The Young Composers Program (July 22-28) is for composers ages 15-19 and is unique across the United States. The program includes classes in compositional craft, private lessons, listening sessions and seminars on a variety of topics. The week culminates in a live performance and CD recording of the works created by each student. For more information, call 216-791-5000 or visit www.cim.edu.

Jennifer Hink, 216-635-3391, jlh@cleveland

www.metroparks.com, www.clemetzoo.com

Day, coed, ages 5-12

Cost: $125 (half day) or $180 (full day) for a week

June 11-Aug. 17

Go wild at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Summer Day Camp at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, supported by the Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital, consists of 10 sessions beginning June 11. Campers age 5-12 will explore the zoo and participate in wildlife- and conservation-themed activities. New for 2007 is a choice of two weekly themes.

Priority registration for zoo members starts March 1. General registration begins March 15. Cost is $125 (half day) or $180 (full day) per session. Zoo member discounts are available.

For information and registration, visit www.clemetzoo.com or call 216-635.3391.

University Circle

Elayne Nicolli-Music Builders, Cara Chowning-Suzuki, Arthur Kane Piano Camp, 216-421-5806, www.thecmss.org

Traditional, arts, special needs (limited spaces for children with special needs in Music Builders camp)

Music Builders

Day, coed, ages 5-11 (half-day, four-week program, optional full-day camp for ages 7-11)

June 18-July13

Piano Camp

Day, coed, ages 9-18

June 18-June 29

Suzuki Camp

Day, coed

July 30-Aug. 3

11125 Magnolia Drive, Cleveland

216-421-5806, www.thecmss.org

Choose from several camps. Music Builders (June18-July 13, half day) is for children 5-11 who like to sing, dance and play. Optional full-day camp for ages 7-11 years also offers additional experiences in beginning piano, percussion and theater. Call exension 305.

Piano camp (June 18-29) provides ages 9-18 who already play the piano with the opportunity for intensive study and practice time with faculty and guest clinicians. The camp will concentrate the life and music of Bach. Call extension 109.

Suzuki Camp (July 30-Aug.3) is for students who already study the Suzuki method. Participate in group classes and chamber music in an intensive week of instruction, motivation and fun. Call extension 123.

Domenick Danza, 216-795-7000, ext. 270, ddanza@clevelandplayhouse.com, www.clevelandplayhouse.com

Theatre

Day, coed, ages 12-18

Cost: $600 for six weeks

June 18-July 20

The Cleveland Play House Summer Academy 2007 is a unique opportunity for Middle School and High School Students with a serious interest in theatre to develop their skills. This intensive program will focus for five weeks on classes in acting technique, improvisation and movement. During these five weeks students will rehearse for a culminating performance to run for an additional week at the Play House.

1909 E. 101st St. (winter address), Cleveland

Greg McGrath, 216-791-8118, ext. 264,

gmcgrath@clevelandsightcenter.org, www.clevelandsightcenter.org

Tall Timber Lodge is under construction to be ready for the 2007 opening of Highbrook Lodge Camp in Chardon. The building is two separate cabins under one roof and is the latest improvement at the 79-year-old camp operated by the Cleveland Sight Center. Also new are sailing programs and an expanded camp curriculum.

Highbrook Lodge offers programs for children and teens ages 8-18. In addition, separate programs are offered for families and adults living with vision impairments or blindness. Camp sessions offer an inclusive, mainstreamed setting for all abilities.

What a great way for your kids to spend their days this summer than with their friends playing, swimming, creating crafts, and going on field trips.

The summer camp program at the seven Creative Playrooms Montessori and Child Care Centers lets children grow physically, emotionally, socially and psychologically.

A full-day program that offers a comprehensive curriculum for ages 4-12, the Creative Playrooms summer camp calendar runs from the start of summer vacation in June and ends when school commences in August. Children will take part in activities including computer, cooking, art, music, science, sports, crafts and field trips such as the zoo, laser tag and museums, to name a few.

Call now to reserve your spot: Solon, 440-248-3100; Strongsville, 440-572-9365; Maple Heights, 216-475-6464; Westlake, 440-835-5858; Parma, 216-898-9520; Independence, 216-524-8008; Stow, 330-928-1444.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Let your children experience summer camp in Cuyahoga Valley National Park.  They will learn new skills, grow in self-confidence and heighten their creativity while having fun in a safe, child-centered environment.

Summer camp, operated by Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association, offers a wide variety of camping experiences from theater and dance to learning about wildlife

These experiences complement the typical summer camp experience of campfires and cookouts.  Programs, for children entering grades 3 through 12, begin in June and end in August. Please visit www.cvnpa.org or call (800) 642-3297 to learn more about summer camp in Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Dave Devey, 800-837-camp, info@FalconCamp.com, www.FalconCamp.com

Traditional; Resident, coed, ages 6-16

Cost: $1,700-$5,500 for 2-8 weeks

June 24-Aug. 18

Dave Devey, 800-837-camp, info@FalconCamp.com, www.FalconCamp.com

Horse; Resident, coed, ages 11-15

Cost: $800 for a week; June 24-Aug. 25

Falcon Camp, Ohio’s premier private camp, offers riding, sailing, swimming, skateboard, archery, riflery, drama, tennis and more. Separate boys’ and girls’ programs with planned coed activities. Extra riding for experience riders. A 1:3 staff/camper ratio allows important individual attention. A special intro program is available for ages 6 and 7.

Falcon Horse Lover Camp is designed to improve riding skills and teach horsemanship, horse health and care. Limited enrollment ensures individual instruction. Enjoy about 4 hours riding time daily. Each camper receives his “own horse” for the week. Swimming and other camp activities are included.

Cedar Hills Conference Center

Libby Hill, 440-255-7300, contactus@Karate4Family.com, www.Karate4Family.com

Sports

Day, coed, week one ages 7-12, week two ages 4-6

Cost: $199 week one, $149 week two

9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 11-15, 9 a.m.-noon June 25-29

Family Karate’s Camp Keiki is a day camp concentrating on Asian martial arts and culture. The camp will be from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 11-15 at Cedar Hills Episcopal Conference Center in Leroy.

Beginners and advanced students ages 7 to 12 will enjoy an opportunity to learn and practice self-defense, open hand and weapon forms, and Tai Chi and yoga movement. There will be classes on fabric painting, origami,and Zen gardens, along with swimming, hiking and games.

The cost is $199 per camper for a week and includes lunch. New this summer will be a preschool Camp Keiki from June 25 to 29.

Berea, Brook Park, East Cleveland, Lakewood, Maple Heights

Julie Piazza, 440-243-0380, jpiazza@bchfs.org, www.bchfs.org

Day, coed, ages 6-12

June-August

Are you beginning to think about what your school-aged child can do for the summer. How about a place where he or she will have fun, meet other children and participate in activities that will bolster the academic skills they acquired last year in school?

Berea Children’s Home and Family Services may have a program for you and your child. Activities include a reading enhancement program, weekly field trips, arts and crafts, swimming, weekly themes and Sports. The program is for children who have completed kindergarten through fifth, sixth or eighth grade (depending on location) and is offered in Lakewood, Berea, Maple Heights, Brook Park and East Cleveland.

For more information and to receive an enrollment packet, call 440-260-8279. County vouchers are accepted.

Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center (TRC) “Equine Adventure Club”

Bainbridge Township

Tonya Zimmer, 440-708-0013, tzimmer@fieldstonefarmtrc.com, www.fieldstonefarmtrc.com

Equine-based, special needs (children with disabilities)

Day, coed, ages 6-15 (depending on session)

Cost: $150 for five days, $310 for eight days

9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 11-15, 8:30 a.m.-noon June 18-22, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 10-13 and 17-20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 30-Aug. 2 and Aug. 6-9

16497 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls

440-708-0013, www.fieldstonefarmtrc.com

Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center (TRC) offers its summer Equine Adventure Club as a great way for children with special needs ages 6-15 to develop riding skills and enjoy social interaction.

Activities include daily riding lessons, arts and crafts, and special guests. This unique equine opportunity is educational, therapeutic and recreational. Thanks to their equine partners, students are able to increase muscle control, improve balance and increase self-esteem.

For dates and more information, call 440-708-0013 or visit www.fieldstonefarmtrc.com.

Willoughby

Linda Wise, 440-951-7500, ext. 118, lwise@fineartsassociation.org, www.fineartsassociation.org

Theatre arts

Day, coed, ages 8-18

Summer Theatre Arts Camp for grades 3-12

Cost: $395

Monday, Wednesday, Friday from June 25-Aug. 5

Young Actor Ensemble for grades 9-12

Cost: $295

Tuesday and Thursday from June 26-Aug. 7

38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby

Linda Wise, Education Director, 440-951-7500, ext. 118,

lwise@fineartsassociation.org, www.fineartsassociation.org

Theatre arts camp-grades 3-12, Young Actors Ensemble-grades 9-12 and 2007 high school grads

Day camp, coed

Costs: vary by camp

Young people who love to perform will want to audition for the Summer Theatre Arts Camp. Campers in grades 3-12 will explore the creative world of the theatre in this three-days-per-week camp. The six-week program covers the theatrical aspects of music, dance, theatre and art, giving students an understanding of how all the arts interrelate. A fully-staged theatrical production showcases the students’ talents the final weekend of camp.

Students in grades 9-12 and 2007 high school grads who want to enroll in an intensive acting study should check out The Young Actors Ensemble, two days a week for six weeks. Students learn acting, movement and vocal techniques, culminating in a Young Actors Ensemble Showcase Performance that is open to the public.

34001 Cedar Road, Gates Mills          

Brian Minotas, 440-684-4580

minotasb@gilmour.org, www.gilmour.org        

Traditional, sports

Day, resident camp, coed

June 11-Aug. 17

Enjoy ice skating, basketball, baseball, computers, arts and crafts, and more at the Gilmour Academy Preschool, Day or Sports camps.

Gilmour’s open-enrollment policy for boys and girls welcomes all children. Campers are grouped into small squads in relation to age and physical ability. All activities are organized on a rotating basis, lending variety to the camp day and week. Each activity is under the direction of an instructor assisted by a squad counselor or junior counselor.  Before and after-camp care programs available.

Cleveland

Registration, 216-621-2400, sciencecamp@glsc.org, www.GreatScience.com

Academic

Day, coed, grades K-8

Cost: $200-$225 for five days

June 25-Aug.10

Great Summer Science, the Great Lakes Science Center’s day camp program, offers engaging and interactive weeklong camp programs ideal for young scientists. It’s a hands-on, minds-on experience.

In addition to the downtown site, Great Summer Science will offer programs at Laurel School’s Fairmount Campus in Russell Township. Topics include LEGO robotics, astronomy, lake science, chemistry and more.

Camps for children entering grades K-8 will run from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 25-Aug. 10 (extended care available). Costs range from $200-$225. Discounts are available for GLSC members.

Hameau Farm in the Big Valley opens its barn doors to girls 8-14 for an individualized opportunity for personal exploration and growth in a small, unique, picturesque Pennsylvania dairy farm setting.

Camps are two, four or six weeks and feature country living and adventure. In the mornings, discover, with carefully chosen, ever-nurturing counselors, the soft wet nose of a newborn calf, respond to the bleat of a hungry baby goat or gather the warm freshly laid eggs in the hen house. Afternoons and evenings are equally active with your choice of activities. An optional overnight canoe adventure explores one of Pennsylvania’s historic and scenic rivers.

The Hanna Perkins Center

This summer, the Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development through its Reinberger Parent/Child Resource Center will be offering five different camp experiences for a limited number of limited -size camps for children ages 4-5, 6-8 and 7-9.  All sessions will be held at the beautiful Shaker Heights campus on Malvern Road.

The essence of the Hanna Perkins camp experience is to help children achieve a sense of mastery in several, enjoyable tasks.  This is accomplished by planning hands-on activities that promote independent thinking and problem-solving skills.

At this year’s camps, there will again be opportunities for children to work both independently as well as with peers.

A staff of Early Childhood Educators is planning and will lead fun; structured experiences that will help the campers develop life-long curiosity plus pleasure in learning as well as an inner sense of accomplishment. All camp sessions will include activity documenting through photo journaling.

Lyndhurst and Gates Mills

440-423-4446, www.hawken.edu/summer

Sports, academic, theater

Day, coed, ages 5-18

Beginning June 19

Known for it’s excellent PK-12 education, Hawken School also is home to a variety of vibrant summer programs beginning June 18.

Hawken’s Boys and Girls Day Camps offer sports, arts and crafts, swimming and more for grades K-5. The Boys and Girls Sports Camp are for grades 5-8 and stress sport fundamentals and fair play. The Summer Theater Institute develops theatrical skills in a supportive environment. Classes in acting, music, dance and stage movement are presented by the Great Lakes Theater Festival and Hawken School. Hawken Summer Studies is a program of credit, review, preview and enrichment for students entering grades 6-12. Offerings include courses in math, writing, reading, Spanish language, computer skills and health studies.

Holcomb’s Education Resource is proud to announce an exciting, breakthrough concept to enrich your children’s lives: KnowVille.

KnowVille is a completely interactive community where school-age children are the citizens. This year-round city of imagination is an educational environment emphasizing creativity and life skills.

In this new facility, we will have a unique after-school program, evening classes, weekend events, community days, birthday parties and summer camp. Enrollment for KnowVille’s summer camp “The Summer of Imagination” is going on now.

Summer camp activities will incorporate all the areas of KnowVille: Mad Science Lab, KnowVille News, theater, fitness, restaurant, library and more. Join us for the experience.

Howe Summer Camp

Northwest Indiana

Aimee Arklie, 260-562-2131, aarklie@howemilitary.com, www.howemilitary.com

Traditional, sports, academic

Boys, ages 9-15

Resident camp. Three weeks June 18-July 7, July 9-July28; six weeks June 18-July 28.

Academic classes in the morning and a variety of recreational/sports activities in the afternoon. Located on beautiful Cedar Lake. Emphasizes structure, organization, leadership, teamwork skills, traditional values and respect for authority. Affiliated with the Episcopal Church.

iD Tech Camps is the nation’s most recommended technology camp. Weeklong day and overnight summer technology programs for ages 7-17 are at 50 prestigious universities in 23 states, including Case Western Reserve University.

Create 2D and 3D video games, improve your gaming skills with the Gaming Athletes course, build robots to compete, design Web sites with FlashÆ animations, film and edit digital movies, create your own comic book with zany digital photos, learn programming and more. The camp offers one computer per student and an average of five students per staff. Visit www.internalDrive.com or call 888-709-TECH (8324). Mention promo code OH22 and save.

Mandel JCC, 26001 S. Woodland Road, Beachwood

Jill Davidson, 216-593-6249, DayCamps@CleveJCC.org, www.clevejcc.org

In our fast-paced, tech-savvy world, kids need to “un-plug,” relax, have fun and just be kids. Full-time JCC camping professionals are committed to quality summer experiences for children entering pre-K to grade 9 in an environment enriched with Judaica.

JCC Day Camps, including Playland, Anisfield, Francine and Benson Pilloff Family Playmakers Performing Arts Camp and Sports Caravan Camp, are intentionally designed with a progression of engaging and exciting programs including instructional swimming and the great outdoors at Anisfield’s newly renovated country site in Burton. Extended day care is available at the Mandel JCC. Shuttle services from Solon and Cleveland Heights are available.

Like the 5-year-old who helps granddad log in to the computer, when exposed early enough a child can learn advanced computer programming, even college-level computer programming where graduates earn $100,000-plus per year or even start billion-dollar companies like ebay, Google or Youtube.

Funutation Computer Camps teaches 10-year-olds college-level programming in a fun way. Kids love video games. What if they could learn to create video games, while also learning how to program? What if they could program robots with artificial intelligence to fight other robots? What if they could create a cartoon and put it on a Web site? We make education fun; fun and education is Funutation. Visit www.funutation.com for our summer 2007 schedule, and save $50 or receive a free gift by registering before March 17.

Uniontown, Pa.

Jaye Beatty, 1-800-463-7688, Jaye@Jumonville.org, www.Jumonville.org

Sports, church, adventure, creative and performing arts, sampler

Resident, coed, ages 3-7 with parent, 8-99 children, youth, adult, family

June 10-Aug. 11 (one-week sessions)

You and/or your child can enjoy exciting adventures at Jumonville. Best known for its 60-foot-high white cross, this premier retreat center offers Christian camps that focus on adventure, creative and performing arts, sports, sampler and specialty camps.

Events for children, youth, adults and families are designed with plenty of outdoor recreation, campfires and inspirational opportunities. Scheduled activities vary based on age and event. Campers stay in beautiful cabins/lodges with one counselor for every four campers. Co-ed and resident camps are available. Located 90 minutes south of Pittsburgh. For recreation, rest and renewal, come see The Cross, and experience the difference at Jumonville.

Cleveland

Thomas Bills, 216-231-6945,

www.juniormedicalcamp.org

Day, coed, grades 3-9

Cost: $250 for five days

What does it take to be a medical professional? Find out at Junior Medical Camp, HealthSpace Cleveland’s weeklong summer day camps that explore the science behind medicine and health.

Loaded with hands-on labs and fun activities, the camp is ideal for those in grades 3-9 who are interested in learning about the human body, health and the practice of medicine. They also investigate medicines, genetics and microbes, and use forensic science techniques to analyze evidence from a mock crime scene.

For a glimpse at how science is applied in the real world, campers meet health professionals and observe them in their actual workplace.

Junior Medical Camps are at various locations, with nine camps are scheduled. Call 216-231-6945 or visit www.juniormedicalcamp.org for dates and more information.

Youth Diver and Kid Scuba Camp

Mayfield Heights, Old Trail School (Bath), Willoughby

Brenda Miracle, 440-942-7575, jaw@mailbag.net, www.justaddwaterscuba.com

Sports

Day, coed, ages 8-11 (diver), 11-14 (scuba)

Cost: $185/ five days (9 a.m.-noon) for diver, $285/five days (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) for scuba

Diver: June 11-15, 25-29 at Old Trail School; July 16-20, 23-27, Aug. 6-10

Scuba: June 18-22, July 9-13, 16-20, 30-Aug. 3, Aug. 3-17

Scuba diving can be the adventure of a lifetime. What a great way for your kids to learn about the underwater world while building confidence and increasing self-esteem all in a non-competitive environment.† Kids will go scuba diving in a swimming pool and do activities with a PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) to learn to teach them what they need to know to be a safe and conscientious scuba diver.

Madison, Painesville, Perry Township, Willoughby, Camp Fitch resident camp in Pennsylvania

Brian Dotson, 440-352-3303, bdotson@lakecountyymca.org, www.lakecountyymca.org

Sports

Day/resident, coed, ages 3-14

Cost: varies by camp

June 11-Aug.17

With more than a 125 years of creativity, YMCA camps provide unparalleled youth enrichment based on Y values: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Y camps include preschool camps for ages 3-5, day camp for grades 1-8, resident camp for grades 3-8 on Lake Erie, teen trekkers for grades 7 and 8, teen adventure trips for ninth- and tenth-graders, and an array of sports camps.

For information on dates, times, titles, ages and fees, visit www.lakecountyymca.org or call the Central Branch, Painesville, at 440-352-3303; the East End Branch, Madison, at 440-428-5125; or the West End Branch, Willoughby, at 440-946-1160.

Bay Village

440-871-2900, www.lensc.org

Adventure

Coed, ages 5-12

June 12-Aug. 17

Lake Erie Nature & Science Center’s summer camp is for boys and girls ages 5-12. Campers will experience wildlife encounters, planetarium shows, beach walks, nature hikes, games, crafts, journaling and more this summer. Choose from a variety of adventures: Old-Fashioned Summer Pioneer Camp, Science of Wizardry, Camp Wet & Wild, Space Camp, Kindercamp, Back to Nature Girl Scout Camp or a special “counselors in training” camp. Camps take place June 12-Aug. 17. Call 440-871-2900 for more information or visit www.lensc.org. Located at 28728 Wolf Road, Bay Village.

Various park locations

Registration department, 800-669-9226, registration@lakemetroparks.com, www.lakemetroparks.com

Traditional

Day, coed, preschool-eighth grade completed

Cost: varies for half-day to one week

Life this summer for children can truly be a day at the beach. Children in preschool through eighth grade can experience this summer naturally at more than 70 Lake Metroparks summer day camps.

Led by qualified staff at various park locations, summer day camps offer fun and educational activities, field trips and an overnight campout for select camps. Extended hours are available for most camps. Explore the complete listing of Lake Metroparks summer day camps online at lakemetroparks.com and in Parks Plus! distributed Feb. 4 in The News-Herald.

Pre-registration is required to participate in Lake Metroparks Day Camps and/or the extended hours offerings.†Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. March 1.† For the first time, camp registrations will be accepted online. Registrations also may be made by calling 440-358-7275 or 800-669-9226.

Center for Creative Thinkers

Lake Ridge Academy, North Ridgeville

Vicki Dufford, 440-327-1175, ext. 103,

duffordv@lakeridgeacademy.org,

www.lakeridgeacademy.org

Day, coed, ages pre-K to 1637501 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville

Vicki Dufford, 440-327-1175, ext. 104, www.lakeridgeacademy.org/summer

Day camp

Ages pre-K to teen

The Center for Creative Thinkers offers classes in languages, music, science, sports and technology that connect students to a world of creativity, communication and self-discipline. Students are provided with inspiration to succeed in education and to impart positive cultural values throughout their lives. The Center for Creative Thinkers’ underlying principle is to support Lake Ridge Academy’s mission by encouraging students to be year-round and lifelong learners. Summer offerings will include Drum Circle, KinderNature, Desert Nomads, Vet Tech, Garage Band, Digital Darkroom, Lego Robotics, Super City Structures, Planes/Trains/Automobiles, as well as sports camps (soccer, tennis).

Shaker Heights and Russell Township

Larry Goodman, 216-464-1441, ext. 166, lgoodman@laurelschool.org,

www.laurelschool.org

Academic, theater, speech and debate, science, Magic Tree House

Day, coed, grades K-12

Cost: $115-$330 for one-week sessions

June 11-Aug. 17

Broadview Heights

Admissions office, 440-526-0717, admissions@lawrence.pvt.k12.oh.us, www.lawrenceschool.org

Academic, art, technology, special needs (learning disabilities or attention deficit)

Day, coed, entering first-sixth grade

Cost: $850 for four weeks

June 18-July 13

Lawrence School is an independent, coeducational day school for students in grades 1-12 who learn differently due to a learning disability or attention deficit. Lawrence serves students from more than 70 communities and 10 counties from its campus locations in Broadview Heights and Sagamore Hills.

In addition, Lawrence offers a summer school for students entering grades 1-6 who may need remediation in the basic academic areas of reading, written expression, language arts and academics. Summer school is from 8 a.m.-noon June 18 through July 13. Lawrence also will offer afternoon programs in art and technology.

Students do not need to be enrolled in Lawrence School during the school year to take advantage of the summer school program. The morning academic program and afternoon activities are open to all students who qualify.

Plan your summer events at Lazer Xtreme. We host camp participants at our facility for day outings and also host group outings, birthday parties, overnighters and fund-raisers.

We are ranked in the top 10 best laser tag arenas in the country. Call us for more information at 440-842-6044 or visit us at www.lazerxtreme.com. Lazer Xtreme is at 13409 Smith Road in Middleburg Heights.

LifeCenter Plus

LifeCenter Plus has dozens of ways for kids to have a terrific time and learn new skills in a safe, supervised series of one-week camps for ages 3-13. Wild Wild West Camp, Super Hero Camp, Rock Climbing, Pee Wee Sports Camps, Cheerleading, Scooter Mania, Tent Camping, Soccer, Volleyball, Hockey and Basketball Clinics are just a few of the offerings. The series of one-week camps runs June 11th  through mid-August.

Sign up before April 16th and get a 10% discount!

Call 330-655-2377, ext. 112 today for more information, a full-color brochure, or to sign up. Check out our extensive facilities, indoor and outdoor pools at www.lifecenterplus.com.

Anytime, Summer Time Camps

Carol Spoonamore, 440-352-4961, tlgmentoroh@thelittlegym.com, www.tlgmentoroh.com

Day, coed, ages 3-8

Cost: member $25, nonmember $29 for a three-hour camp (call for more details)

June 11-Aug. 18 (times vary)

Our Anytime, Summertime Camps offer hours of fun and activity. The specially developed camp curriculum is designed around themes such as “cheerleading week” or “Jolly Rogers Hidden Treasure Week” and combines physical fitness, gymnastics and play with arts and crafts and special events.

Camps are for children ages 3-8 and are available for three hours daily Monday through Friday. Choose the days and weeks that fit your schedule.

It’s the perfect break for kids, and parents, during the long summer months. Camps are available to The Little Gym members and nonmembers.

For more Summertime Camp details, call The Little Gym at 440-352-4961 or stop by and visit at 2141 Mentor Avenue, Painesville Township.

Looking for a fun way to learn something new? Magnificat High School summer camps offer a dynamic blend of academics, confidence-building and fun through adventure, discovery and achievement. Summer camps will be in held June and July.

Summer camps are a great way to experience Magnificat while making new friends. Camps include field hockey, lacrosse, volleyball, basketball, theater, art, music and creative writing. It is a well-rounded program with something for everyone in grades 1-9.

Participation is limited and spaces fill up fast. To be put on our mailing list, call the Admissions Office at 440-331-1572, ext. 274. We will send you a camp brochure and registration form when they are available.

Willoughby

Dan McPadden, 440-942-6284, willoughby@mathnasium.com, www.mathnasium.com/willoughby

Academic

Day, coed, ages 2-12

June 11-Aug. 31 Learning Center Summer Review Programs

Willoughby

Dan McPadden, 440-942-math (6284), willoughby@mathnasium.com, www.mathnasium.com/willoughby

Math learning program

Coed, members from second grade-12th grade

Cost: $160 for second grade through Algebra I, $185 for geometry and above

Day.

At Mathnasium of Willoughby, we utilize the summer months to help kids get caught up to grade level math or to get a head start on a difficult math-level transition. We offer several math review topics such as pre-Algebra preview/review, Algebra I preview/review and fraction/decimal/percent review.

Mohican Wilderness Horse Ranch Vacation is a week long, coed, residential camp for children 8 to 15. Traditional camp activities include daily horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking and tubing, crafts and nature programs, rifelry, archery, field sports, an overnight horse trip and a canoe trip.

The noncompetitive camp is quite small with only 12 to 14 campers per week. The camp is centrally located in†the northeast corner of Knox County on the popular Mohican River and no more than two hours from the Cleveland area.†Running weekly June 17 through Aug. 18, the cost is $300 with a discount for subsequent weeks or siblings.

Call 740-599-6741 for more information and reservations.

25016 Center Ridge Road, Westlake

440-892-9700

Ages 2 1/2-13 (potty training required)

9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. weekdays

My Gym is a children’s play and gymnastics physility dream come true. Relays, gymnastics, games, songs, snacks and crafts are included. Do you want a place where your kid and play, interact and get some exercise too? My Gym is the place to be for you and your child.

Kids can sign up for gymnastics classes throughout the year and will be taught and trained by some of the friendliest and fun instructors around. Also available for birthday parties. Make sure to contact Miro and the rest of the My Gym staff right away.

St. Patrick’s Club Building, 3606 Bridge Ave, Cleveland

Carole Hedderson, 216-961-9750,

info@nearwesttheatre.org, www.nearwesttheatre.org

Arts, musical theatre

“Annie Jr.”; Coed, ages 9-13

Auditions April 2 and 4, rehearsal May 8-June 14, performance June 15

“Cats”; Coed, ages 13-19

Auditions May 22-24, rehearsals June 3-July 19, performances July 20, 21, 26-28, Aug. 3

All of NWT’s programs are educational in nature and involve people of all experience†and skill levels. Program facilitators teach vocal music, movement and choreography, how to work as an ensemble, problem solving within a large group, non-violent behaviors, active listening and more.

Near West Theatre’s auditions use a group process that attempts to give everyone an equal chance at demonstrating talent and potential. No prepared material is necessary. Regardless of previous experience or skill level, all who are interested are encouraged to audition.

32000 Chagrin Blvd., Pepper Pike

Julie Green, 216-831-8601, www.orangerec.com

Orange Community Education & Recreation’s comprehensive summer program includes day camps, theatre camp, enrichment camps, sports camps and workshops, and clinics and classes for youth of all ages.

Campers can take advantage of the Orange schools campus, which includes wooded and natural surroundings, a tennis court, ball fields, soccer fields, a gymnasium, an indoor pool and the outdoor leisure pool featuring zero-depth entry, a water slide, a water pipes attraction with overhead sprays, a sand box play area, a pavilion and more.

Registration begins March 17 for the more than 60 camps, which begin June 11, at the Pepper Pike Learning Center on the Orange Schools campus. The last day to register is June 1.

Northeast Ohio

330-325-1499, handsonsoccer@aol.com, www.handsonsoccer.com

Sports

Day, coed, ages 4-17

Cost: $125 minimum for five half days

June 4-August

Since 1991, Otto Orf’s ‘Hands On Soccer’ has been dedicated to teaching and developing soccer skills at all levels from beginner to advanced players. Week-long co-ed camp programs are offered at 20 locations each summer with half or full-day options. For the newcomer, the “Starters” half-day camp program is aimed at ages 4-5 and includes basic skills, games, fun soccer related activities and snacks. All players are taught basic skills: passing, dribbling, trapping, shooting, etc. Our popular goalkeeper camps provide specialized goalie only training. Advanced camps are designed to fine tune fundamentals and introduce the tactics needed for high school and more competitive soccer. Director Otto Orf played professionally for 21 years, 16 years and three Championships with the Cleveland Crunch/Force and for the 1996, 2000 and 2003 U.S. National Futsal teams.

For more information, log on to www.handsonsoccer.com or call 330-325-1499.

Painesville

Rachelle Sundberg, 440-352-7574, ext. 14,

rsundberg@phillips-osborne.org, www.phillips-osborne.org

Traditional

Day, coed, ages 3-8

Cost: $5.40/hour, $47/day or $200/one week

7 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays June 18-Aug. 10

Join us for Summer Fun for Little Ones on The Phillips-Osborne School campus from June 18 to Aug. 10. Fun educational activities are planned according to weekly themes.

Children ages 4 through 8 can participate from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The hours are flexible. Children age 3 can participate from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday through Wednesday and Friday. Thursday is field-trip day ($15 fee), and 3-year-old students can attend if accompanied by a parent. There is no program on campus for students who opt out of the Thursday field trips.

Rates are $5.40/hour, $47/day, $200/week. For more information, contact Rachelle Sundberg at 440-352-7574, ext. 14, or rsundberg@phillips-osborne.org.

Arts Education Department, 216-348-7909, artseducation@playhousesquare.org, www.PlayhouseSquare.org/arts-education

Day, coed, ages 13-19

There’s no camp like Playhouse Square’s Musical Theater Summer Camp. Only Playhouse Square Center gives teens the chance to work with the professionals from touring Broadway musicals. Past camps have featured master classes led by professionals from shows such as “Wicked” and “Hairspray.” The 2007 performers will be announced. Visit www.PlayhouseSquare.org/arts-education for more information.

During five weeks in June and July, children ages 6-14 can enjoy daily activities including music, dance, art, capoeira and drama. The arts are integrated with reading, writing, math, field trips and recreation. All activities except field trips take place at Rainey, 1523 E. 55th St., near Superior.

Outstanding faculty are artists and teachers who promote a love of learning. A talent show and festival top off the program with pride in achievement and fun. The fee is $300 for the five-week session. Registration begins April 17. To enroll, call 216-881-1766, e-mail raineyinstitute@sbcglobal.net, go to www.raineyinstitute.org or visit Rainey to set up a registration time.

Pepper Pike

Stephanie Goldscher, 216-464-0033, sgoldscher@theratnerschool.org,

www.theratnerschool.org

Traditional, sports, academic, arts-infused, cultural immersion, special needs (phonetic language and remedial math instruction option available)

Day, coed, ages 18 months-sixth grade

Cost: call for pricing details and camp brochure

June 11-Aug. 17

Cleveland-area toddlers though sixth-graders can anticipate a real treat this summer as The Lillian and Betty Ratner School unveils its new cultural immersion camp. Conveniently scheduled in two-week sessions, “Around the World in 80 Ways” will be in the newly transformed and air-conditioned building and new gym.

Campers will learn about China, Africa and India through dance, music, theater, art and language. Campers also will enjoy sports, games and other activities tailored to each age group. An additional program may be chosen for students in need of phonetic reading and/or math instruction. Early-morning drop-off and after care will be available from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Akron

Dan Reynolds, 330-644-4512, danr@akronymca.org, www.gotcamp.org