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Summer Camps & Programs on Cleveland's East Side

* Updated for 2023 *

By Jamie Zagar, Macaroni KID Cleveland East Publisher January 9, 2024

Check out these summer camp offerings in the Cleveland area and keep checking back. New camps are added on a regular basis! Want to hear how to list your summer camp offerings? Email us!

👀 Look for special discounts for Macaroni KID readers. 

Adrenaline Monkey

 

Adrenaline Monkey ADVENTURE SUMMER CAMP: We provide week-long adventure camps for campers ages 5-12 that feature activities on our ninja warrior-style obstacle courses, climbing walls, aerial ropes course, limited time in the arcade, nutrition/science interactive demonstrations, and even outdoor activities!

We also incorporate weekly themes that promote teamwork, perseverance, and trying new things. Campers will not only improve their ninja skills and athleticism, but will also become more confident, focused, and empowered leaders.

Visit our website for more info & to register


Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio


 

BUSY BEES SUMMER ART CAMP - Sign your young artist up for Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio’s 2023 Summer Art Camp. Camps run weekly throughout the summer, Monday to Friday with options for full or half days. Each day of camp revolves around a specific medium, with your child creating 1-3 art pieces daily. Our dedicated art instructors will explore with your child to create something magical. Children must be between the ages of 6-14.

Visit our website to learn more and reserve your child’s spot today!  
Use the code MAC_ART for $35 off your registration. To ask us about our sibling discounts, give us a call at 440-571-5201!

Call (440) 571-5201 to register. Or visit our website.

Early Bird Discount Code MAC_ART for $35 off your registration

Classroom Antics



CLASSROOM ANTICS - LEARN WHAT YOU LOVE! If your child likes LEGO, Minecraft, or coding, they are going to love becoming a creator in a Classroom Antics summer camp!

Classroom Antics is an educational enrichment provider offering fun, educational STEAM programs for kids 6-14 years old. Weeklong summer camps are offered in a variety of STEAM activities, including video game design, robotics, animation, video production, and coding. Attend half-day or full-day in Beachwood, Berea, Brecksville, Brunswick, Fairlawn, Hudson, Solon, or Westlake! - MORE INFO

Phone: 800-595-3776 | Email: hello@classroomantics.com

Cleveland City Dance & City Ballet of Cleveland



Cleveland City Dance & City Ballet of Cleveland - You will love watching your child’s eyes sparkle as their confidence grows and their dreams become a reality with the friends they make in magical camps and classes.  Classes for ages 3 and up develop confidence, poise, technique, and friendships. Teachers are patient and experienced in encouraging dancers to do their personal best.
Register early for a magical and exciting summer! Sessions run from June 12 through August 12. Choose one to eight weeks.

• Twirling Tots Camps are a magical journey using your child’s imagination to create a dance, and a craft to go with the theme. Ages 3 to 8 return every year for a Winter’s Ball, Peter & the Wolf, Adventure of Mother Goose and more!
• Camps for ages 8 and up including pre-professional, work on mastering technique with friends in ballet and pointe, jazz, modern, conditioning, choreography and classical variations, dance history and more.
• Boys only camp
• Adult and children's individual class options also available.


Space is limited so call early for more information at 216-295-2222 or visit our website www.clevelandcitydance.com

Cleveland State University



Cleveland State University: From quantum computing to e-sports to athletics, see what CSU can offer you this summer! Ages range from kindergarten to adult. MORE INFO


The Fine Arts Association



The Fine Arts Association - From the littlest campers at age three through high school grads, The Fine Arts Association offers theatre, art, dance, and music camps perfect for all! Camps range from one week to six weeks long and offer arts experiences for all ability
levels and interests. Before camp care and After Care Camp is FREE for a variety of summer camps.

For more information visit the 
Fine Arts Association website or call 440-951-7500

Forging Foundation



Forging Foundation - Explore the world of forging through the Forging Foundation’s two-day Forge the Future Summer Camp taking place at Cuyahoga Community College on July 10-11, 2023. Students 11-15 years old will have the opportunity to tour a forging facility, participate in STEAM and team building activities, and learn how to forge metal. Plus, campers will get to take home their own forging!

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Girl Scouts of North East Ohio


Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio - Summer is just around the corner, and it’s time to start planning your girl’s next big adventure. The best part is, all girls are welcome — no Girl Scout experience necessary! www.gsneo.org/camplife

For more information visit Gsneo.org/camplife or call Customer Care at 800-852-4474

Hawken Summer Programs



HAWKEN SUMMER PROGRAMS - Hawken Summer Programs offer a variety of activities led by experienced professionals for boys and girls ages 4-18. Camp offerings include Day Camps, Passport Camps, Athletics Camps, and Summer Studies. Camps run between June and August. 

For more information, contact summerprograms@hawken.edu, 440-423-2940, or visit summer.hawken.edu.

Holden Forests & Gardens Summer Camps




Holden Forests & Gardens Summer Camps - Adventures abound during engaging, nature-based summer camps at Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden, packed with outdoor exploration, hands-on learning, and physical and creative activities.

Holden Arboretum
9550 Sperry Rd.
Kirtland, OH 44094

Cleveland Botanical Garden
11030 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106

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JumpStart Gymnastics



Jumpstart Gymnastics - JSG offers gymnastic camps for all ages, boys and girls, and all levels of gymnastics experience from recreational to competitive gymnastics. Gymnastic camp at Jump Start is a great way to explore and experience gymnastics for the first time, learn new skills, or build a solid competitive base for the next season. We coach all levels of new, experienced, and competitive gymnastics. Our philosophy at JSG is that gymnastics is for everyone, a great basis for physical fitness, and benefits coordination for every sport and children's health.

JS Gymnastics is offering a 3-week Twisters Gymnastics Summer Camp for ages 3-6 yrs beginning Tuesday, June 14 through Thursday, July 27, 2023, from 9 am-12 pm.  Weekly & daily enrollment is available.

JS Gymnastics is offering 8 weeks of Flips Gymnastics Summer Camps for ages entering Kindergarten to 14 yrs beginning Monday, June 12th through Friday, August 11th, 2023. The full-day camp is from 9 am to 3 pm. Aftercare is offered daily from 3 pm-5 pm. MORE INFO

Kathy's Creative Sewing



Kathy's Creative Sewing: Kid's Sewing Camps - This four-day sewing camp is geared toward campers from ages 7 to 15 years old. You don't need any prior sewing experience. Campers will make five projects based around our camp theme of "Ready, Set, Camp". All materials are included.
Machines are available for an additional fee.

For more information and to register call 216-650-4487 or email kathyscreativesew@sbcglobal.net

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Overtime Athletics



Overtime Athletics - High fives and smiles all around at Overtime Athletics' summer camps! Our NEO summer camps include full-day and half-day summer fun camps as well as sport-specific camps in various cities and venues.  Check out our website for a location near you!

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Rising Stars Summer Camp



Rising Stars Summer Camp with 1st Team Actors Studio - Does your child have a flair for the dramatic? A personality made for TV? Then 1st Team's RISING STARS Summer Camp is the place for them! During this week-long camp kids will learn the basics of new acting techniques and HAVE FUN while doing it!
Ages 6-12

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Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library



Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library - From storytimes and adapted programming to author visits, book clubs and more, Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library has something for everyone! Visit us today.

Our "All Together Now" Summer Reading Challenge begins May 31. Join in the fun to win great prizes!

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For a Guide to Summer Camps on the West Side of Cleveland, click HERE.


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