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 additional information or to register call 419-407-9700.
Payment and Cancellation Policy for Metroparks Programs and Camps - Payment is expected in full at the time the reservation is made, unless otherwise stated. In the event of a cancellation or illness, refunds are issued as follows. If the cancellation is received more than 30 days prior to the start of the camp session or program, a full refund will be issued. If the cancellation is received 15-30 days prior to camp session or program, 50 percent of the payment price will be refunded. If the notification is received less than 15 days in advance, no refund will be issued.
School's Off, Parks On! Mini-Camp: Lively Leadership
Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks Hall
Monday, February 16, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $35
School is off on Presidents’ Day, but that does not mean we cannot have a fun-filled day learning to be leaders in the park! Join us for a day of fun, age-appropriate camp activities themed around being leaders in protecting, conserving, and advocating for the environment. Activities include story time, games, crafts, and nature strolls focused on what it means to be a park-protecting superhero.
Spring Camp registration opens February 1.
School’s Off, Parks On! Mini Camp: Creepy Crawlies
Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks Hall
Friday, March 27, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $35
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? Activities include story time, crafts, experiments, nature strolls, and games. Daily snack included. So much of nature is what we don’t see right in front of us! What’s lurking beneath rocks and stones? What kinds of creatures hide in the prairie grasses? Explore the world of creepy crawlies and uncover the amazing decomposers that turn ‘yuck’ into nature’s recycling.
School’s Off, Parks On! Mini Camp: Blast From the Past
Fallen Timbers Battlefield, Fallen Timbers Visitor Center
Monday, March 30, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $35
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? New this year: Each session of Spring Break Mini-Camp is a different adventure! Daily snack included. Step back in time with this history-themed mini-camp where we will learn about Native American life, play Indigenous games, build a wigwam, learn ancient spear-throwing techniques, and do some campfire cooking.
School’s Off, Parks On! Mini Camp: Curious Critters and Mythical Metropark Beasts
Oak Openings Preserve, Oak Openings Lodge
Wednesday, April 1, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $35
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? New this year: Each session of Spring Break Mini-Camp is a different adventure! Daily snack included. Celebrate April fool’s day by exploring cryptozoology! Through games, activities and crafts unlock the mysteries and legends of Ohio’s cryptid critters that may (or may not) have existed. Will you be the camper to find evidence of Metroparks elusive Bigfoot?
School’s Off, Parks on! Mini Camp: Wildlife Detectives
Pearson, Packer-Hammersmith Center
Monday, April 6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $35
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? Activities include story time, crafts, experiments, nature strolls, and games. Daily snack included. Wildlife is all around us! Through games, activities and crafts campers will put their wildlife detective skills to the test and uncover nature clues to learn more about the animals that live in our parks.
