If you haven't already, now is the time to begin the tedious task of figuring out the summer routine. Whether it's finding the most interesting and engaging camps, a reliable summer reading program, a cool nanny or, just an occasional fun activity to keep the kiddos entertained, you gotta have a plan! This is an ongoing resource to hopefully help with your planning.
Know of something that should be added? Please email our Resource Coordinator, Tywanna Watson (RC1) at watsoty@cpsboe.k12.oh.us with the details.
New entries identified by 2 asterisks (**)
Summer Camps:
**Kilgour STEAM Camp for 3rd-6th graders
A Summer at Huntington Learning Center of Hyde Park - A Kilgour Sponsor
- Huntington sets students up for success.
- K-12 tutoring
- Test prep
- Academic Performance Coach
Stylish LéNese Boutique: Sewing & Fashion Design Camp
- Ages 8-12
- Learn to Sew on sewing machine and by hand
- Learn to draw fashion sketches
- Create your own designs
- 7 Students max per class
- $175 a week (Tuesday - Friday)
- Morning 10a-1p or Afternoon 2p-5p sessions
- Weekly Session June 11th - Aug 2nd
Camp Erickson: Introduction to Irish Dance Summer Camps
- Perfect for children ages 5 - 12 who have never had any Irish dance experience or have just finished their first year of Irish dance with Erickson Academy!
- The three-day camp is a great way to discover what Irish dance is all about and provides a wonderful springboard to our Fall Session Youth Beginner program.
- Campers will be introduced to the basics of Irish dancing, participate in Irish arts and crafts, learn the group dances of Ireland, and enjoy some Irish storytelling!
- Session 1: June 11-12-13, 9:30am - 11:30am, $75 per camper
- Session 2: July 9-10-11, 9:30am - 11:30am, $75 per camper
The Stem Lab
- Our camp is divided into grade bands so experiments and projects are grade level and ability appropriate.
- Groups: Einstein's: rising KG - 2nd, Newton's: rising 3rd - 5th, Johnson's: rising 6th - 8th
- Einstein's: max 12 campers
- Newton's: max 12 campers
- Johnson's: max 10 campers
Musical Theatre Camp w/ Amanda Marasch - Amanda has been with us at Kilgour through the CAA working with our K-6 students during Theatre/Drama club this school year.
- MTC for ages 9-12 June 10-14
- Professional musical theatre instructors teach the art of auditioning, memorization, vocal technique, choreography, character development and improvisation.
- For seasoned performers and those new to the arts.
- MTC for ages 6-8 July 8-12
- Half-day camp will feature elements of musical theatre including singing, acting and dancing.
Summer with Mathnasium of Hyde Park - a Kilgour sponsor
- Gives kids what they need to catch up, keep up, or get a jump on the math they'll be facing in the fall.
Brush Bop Art Camp w/ our very own Art teacher, Laura McMullen
- Max of 10 students per week
- Mini Art Show at the end of each week
- Brush Bop Studio in Park Hills, KY
- To sign up email: laura@brushbop.org
- $165 per student per week (Payment due at signup to hold spot)
Champions
- It's not school, it's camp! Each week campers get to shake things up with new theme, proving that learning can be fun AND inspired.
ABC (Activities Beyond the Classroom) summer camp guide
- Arts Connect Summer Camp
- Cincinnati Art Museum Summer Camp
- Clifton Cultural Arts Summer Camp
- Kennedy Heights Art Center Summer Camp
- Queen City Clay Summer Camp
- The Art Spark: A Creative Classroom Summer Camp
- Cincinnati Ballet Kids Dance Camp
- UC College Conservatory of Music Summer Programs
- Mutual Dance Theater Summer Camp
- School of Rock Summer Camp
- Many more... click the above link to access the full guide
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati
- TCT Eras Camp
- The Villains'' Revue
- Several others for various age ranges
Summer Reading Programs:
Summer Camp Reading
- For upcoming 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders
- Free
- 6 locations
Xavier University's Summer Reading Camp
- Grades 1-8
- Xavier University campus, Hailstones Hall
Summer Activities:
Cincinnati Public Library Discovery Pass - Visit your favorite arts, cultural, and recreational atrractions in Hamilton County for free with a library card. Participating organizations:
- American Sign Museum
- Cincinnati Art Museum
- Cincinnati Museum Center
- Great Parks of Hamilton County
- Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum
- Taft Museum of Art
- The Harriet Beecher Stowe House
Be sure to check for new entries each week as we build this resource together!
