Metroparks Camps
Any time of the year is prime time for adventure, building new skills, making memories and learning about the natural world around you. Whether it's kayaking at Blue Creek in the summer or exploring a winter wonderland at Oak Openings by snowshoe in winter, Metroparks offers opportunities for kids to connect with nature and get outside all year long.
For camp registration assistance call 419-407-9789.
For additional information call 419-407-9704.
Fall and Winter Camps
General Information:
In the event of a cancellation, refunds are issued as follows. If the cancellation is received more than 31 days prior to the start of the camp session, a full refund will be issued. If the cancellation is received 15-30 days prior to the camp session, a 50 percent of the payment price will be refunded. If the notification is received 14 days or less in advance, no refund will be issued.
School may be closed for the day, but the parks are open! What better way to spend your day off than with fun, age-appropriate camp activities at the park? Each camp day is a unique adventure with nature-based winter activities, including nature walks, outdoor skills, arts & crafts, games, and more. Daily snack included.
School's Off, Parks On Mini Camps: Thanksgiving Break Edition (Ages 5 to 10)
Brookwood, Brookwood Center
Wednesday, November 27, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $35
The breeze is brisk, the trees are bare, and there's winter wonder in the air! Metroparks Mini-Camps are here to help explorers celebrate this exciting time of year. Each camp day is a unique adventure with nature-based winter activities, including nature walks, outdoor skills, arts & crafts, games, and more. Daily snack included. Gobble, gobble, get outside and explore! This Thanksgiving Eve, grown-ups get ready for guests as kids join us at the hopping turkey spot, Brookwood, for a day of camp spent giving thanks to nature and celebrating the gifts our region has to offer. Activities include story time, nature walks, games, and festive crafts focused on appreciating and conserving the wildlife and habitats our parks provide.
School's Off, Parks On Mini Camp: Winter Wonders (Ages 5 to 10)
Glass City, Glass City Enrichment Center
Monday, December 30, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $35
The breeze is brisk, the trees are bare, and there's winter wonder in the air. So bundle up, get outside, and explore this exciting time of year with Metroparks Mini-camps. Each camp day is a unique adventure with nature-based winter activities, including nature strolls, outdoor skills, arts & crafts, games, and more. Daily snack included. Explore the winter wonders of Glass City Metropark! Ice skate on The Ribbon, roast a marshmallow over a campfire, and hike through our newest Metropark. Warm up inside with crafts and games inspired by the winter season.
School's Off, Parks On Mini Camp: Nature's Eve Party (Ages 5 to 10)
Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks Hall
Tuesday, December 31, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $35
The breeze is brisk, the trees are bare, and there's winter wonder in the air. So bundle up, get outside, and explore this exciting time of year with Metroparks Mini-camps. Each camp day is a unique adventure with nature-based winter activities, including nature strolls, outdoor skills, arts & crafts, games, and more. Daily snack included. Happy New Year! Ring in 2025 a little early at Wildwood Preserve Metropark! c Join us for a Nature's Eve Party as we celebrate the plants and wildlife that call Metroparks home through games, crafts, songs, and a winter hike.
School's Off, Parks On Mini Camp: Winter Science Wizard (Ages 5 to 10)
Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks Hall
Thursday, January 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $35
The breeze is brisk, the trees are bare, and there's winter wonder in the air. So bundle up, get outside, and explore this exciting time of year with Metroparks Mini-camps. Each camp day is a unique adventure with nature-based winter activities, including nature strolls, outdoor skills, arts & crafts, games, and more. Daily snack included. Sometimes fact is stranger than fiction! Become a Certified Science Wizard with wacky winter science experiments, nature-based games, crafts, and a hike exploring the wonderfully weird science of the wilderness.
School's Off, Parks On Mini Camp: Nature Play Palooza (Ages 5 to 10)
Oak Openings Preserve, Oak Openings Lodge
Friday, January 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $35
The breeze is brisk, the trees are bare, and there's winter wonder in the air. So bundle up, get outside, and explore this exciting time of year with Metroparks Mini-camps. Each camp day is a unique adventure with nature-based winter activities, including nature strolls, outdoor skills, arts & crafts, games, and more. Daily snack included. It's all fun and games at this mini-camp. Build a fort, play animal-inspired games, and craft a nature toy. Hike through the Oak Openings forest and make your own campfire pie snack.