"Every child should have mud pies, grasshoppers, water-bugs, tadpoles, frogs and mud-turtles, elderberries, wild strawberries, acorns, chestnuts, trees to climb, brooks to wade in, water-lilies, woodchucks, bats, bees, butterflies, various animals to pet, hayfields, pine-cones, rocks to roll, sand, snakes, huckleberries and hornets; and any child who has been deprived of these has been deprived of the best part of his education."
Quote from Luther Burbank- botanist & renowned scientist
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association is pleased to announce the addition of day camps to the summer camp options. Now you can give your children the fun and unique experience of spending time in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, where every day is a guaranteed new and exciting adventure.
The Junior Ranger Day Camp will give children the experience of learning and personal growth while having fun. Campers will spend their days outdoors exploring the magic and beauty of Cuyahoga Valley National Park and will receive a special Junior Ranger badge and certificate at the end of the week.
CVNPA offers a unique mix of overnight camps that focus on hands-on encounters with the arts and natural sciences. Through our programming we provide more than the traditional camp experience without forgetting what makes camp fun and memorable – hiking, campfires, cookouts and games. All overnight camps are American Camp Association accredited. For more information about the American Camp Association, please visit www.acacamps.org.
Check out what we have planned for this summer!
New Junior Ranger Day Camp
Dates: July 14-18 & July 21-25
Times: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Overnight Arts & Music Camps
June 15-20 Cleveland State University Music Camp
June 22-27 Theatre Camp
July 20-25 Multi-Media Camp
Overnight Science Camps
June 29-July 1 Junior Ranger Overnight Camp
July 2-4 Junior Ranger Overnight Camp
July 6-11 Mission Possible Camp
July 13-18 Youth Environmental Leadership
To Register:
For more information about CVNPA Summer Camps or to register, call (800)642-3297 or download a registration form (located at the bottom of the page) and mail to: CVEEC, 3675 Oak Hill Rd., Peninsula, OH 44264
CVNPA Camp Refund Policy:
CVNPA allows for a refund less $50, anytime before June 15, 2008. No full refunds will be made after June 15, 2008.
Join us for a Camp Open House!
To learn more about summer camp in Cuyahoga Valley National Park join us at a camp open house.
Overnight camp open houses will be held on April 20, 2008 and June 1, 2008 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m at the Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center, 3675 Oak Hill Rd, Peninsula.
Day Camp House will be on May 10, 2008 from 1-3 p.m. at Happy Days Lodge located in State Route 303. Address: 500 W Streetsboro Rd, Peninsula.
This is a great opportunity to meet the staff and learn about the exciting adventures that await your children.
DAY CAMPS
Junior Ranger Day Camp
Through our new Junior Ranger Day Camp, children will experience learning, personal growth and lots of fun. Campers will spend their days outdoors exploring the magic and beauty of Cuyahoga Valley National Park, while earning their Junior Ranger status. Campers will receive a special badge and certificate and the end of the week.
Ages: 6-11
We will be offering before and after care for families:
Before care: 7:30-9 AM
Aftercare: 4-6 PM
Fee: $200/week (includes 2 snacks, lunch and program supplies)
$25/before care (7:30-9 AM)
$25/aftercare (4-6 PM)
July 14-18,2008 and July 21-25,2008
Registration deadline for day camps is July 1, 2008
OVERNIGHT ARTS AND MUSIC CAMPS
Cleveland State University Music Camp – Music in the Valley
Music in the Valley is a residential camp open to string and voice students. Campers will enjoy the opportunity to work with remarkable artist faculty from the Cleveland State University Department of Music, drawn from the best professional music organizations in northeast Ohio. While taking inspiration from the beautiful surroundings of Cuyahoga Valley National Park, campers will participate in large ensembles (String Orchestra or Chorus) and small instructional groups. The music will be inspired by Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
June 15-20, 2008. Entering grades 9-12
Fee: $425 + $25 Non-Refundable Application Fee*
For information about Music in the Valley, or how to register, visit http://www.csuohio.edu/music/ or contact Alexandra Vago at (216) 687-5039 or a.vago@csuohio.edu
*This is in lieu of the $50 CVNPA non-refundable application fee.
Theatre Camp*
Back for another fabulous week is the professional staff of Magical Theatre Company! Develop your performing arts skills in acting, voice, movement and stage combat. Classes are balanced with rehearsals so children can apply new skills to real performances. Campers will learn and perform scenes from classic plays and films that utilize the outdoors as a stage incorporating the natural environment around the CVEEC. It's a week of fun, fantasy and drama in the forests and fields of Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Campers will also participate in an off-site swim day at Munroe Falls Metro Parks. For more information about the swim day site, visit http://www.summitmetroparks.org/
June 22-27, 2007. Entering Grades 4-10.
Fee: $425-Overnight option
*This camp also provides a day camp option for campers. Campers will arrive between 7:30 - 9 a.m. and will depart 5 - 6 p.m. This option is good for younger children who may not be ready for the overnight experience.
Fee: $325
On Friday, June 27, campers will act for families and friends at a special outdoor performance.
For more information about Magical Theatre Company, visit http://www.magicaltheatre.org/
Multi-Media Camp
The artists of SAFMOD Performing Arts Company are returning for a week of diverse art exploration. As one of our most popular weeks, campers have the opportunity to check out classes in music, dance, visual arts, percussion or circus arts. Create your own music, play African drums, walk on stilts, learn to juggle, or see how your body moves to different beats. Campers can choose two option classes and a core class, which will be there main focus for the week.
Campers will also participate in an off-site swim day at Munroe Falls Metro Parks. For more information about the swim day site, visit http://www.summitmetroparks.org/
July 20-25, 2008. Entering grades 5-9.
Fee:$425
On Friday, July25, campers will perform their new talents and skills for families and friends.
For more information on SAFMOD, visit www.safmod.org/.
OVERNIGHT SCIENCE CAMPS
Junior Ranger Overnight Camp
Become a Junior Ranger of Cuyahoga Valley National Park! Explore, discover and learn as you are guided by National Park Service Rangers. Campers can choose activities involving wildlife observation, pond and stream studies, fossil investigation, American Indian games, nature photography and much more! Campers will also participate in memorable camp traditions such as night hikes, campfires, swim day, Junior Ranger Challenge night and closing badge ceremony. This three day/two night mini-camp is a wonderful opportunity to introduce younger children to the magic of overnight summer camp.
For more information about the swim day site at Munroe Falls Metro Parks, visit http://www.summitmetroparks.org/.
June 29-July 1, 2008 or July 2-4, 2008. Entering grades 3-5.
Fee: $215
Youth Environmental Leadership (YEL)
If you care about the environment, YEL it out! The Youth Environmental Leadership (YEL) program aims to inspire future environmental leaders by introducing and educating youth about the current environmental issues facing Cuyahoga Valley National Park and local communities. Participants will have the opportunity to explore careers in protecting and promoting natural environments, as well as take part in fun and challenging outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking, swimming and much more. Participants will also participate in service project that will help the national park. See how you promote and be a part of change! Space is limited. Please register early!
July 13-18, 2008. Entering grades 9-12.
Fee: $425
This residential program will be based at the Stanford Youth Hostel. For more information about Stanford Youth Hostel, visit http://www.stanfordhostel.com/
Mission Possible Camp
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to dive into Mission Possible camp. Be a part of a team that will explore and design solutions to current issues facing our environment. This is a camp where everyone wins, including the environment. Campers can choose from a variety of exciting activities that explore the fun of science, such as solar cooking, outdoor living skills, aquatic adventures and much more. Campers will also enjoy all of the favorite camp activities like swim day, game night, campfires, and a bike & hike adventure.
For more information about the swim day site at Munroe Falls Metro Parks, visit http://www.summitmetroparks.org/
July 6-11, 2008. Entering Grades 5-8.
Fee: $425
Our Staff:
We search far and wide to find top-notch staff that help inspire and promote the camp spirit. Low camper-to-counselor ratios promote a safe, family atmosphere in which teamwork and individual expression flourish. National Park Service rangers, professional artists, faculty and CVNPA staff are all a part of the summer camp team. Counselors and staff are First-Aid and CPR certified. All staff must complete an intense training and orientation, as well as a background check prior to camp.
Residential Camp sessions are staffed by a summer camp nurse, available 24 hours a day.
An on-site food service also provides healthy meals and snacks each day of camp.
Facilities:
Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center (CVEEC) is 500-acre facility in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, mixing rustic trails with modern dormitories, dining halls, science labs, art room, and much more. All facilities are wheelchair accessible. CVNPA has an on-site food service that provides three well-rounded meals and snacks each day. We do our best to work with families to accommodate children with special dietary needs or restrictions, and always provide a vegetarian option for campers.
Registration Form
Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center is accredited by the American Camp Association.