Camps

Camp Can-Do

Ages: Special needs children ages 5-13
Instructor: Lakewood City Schools Recreation Department Staff
Location: Harrison Elementary School, 2080 Quail Ave.

Resident: $300 per session
Non-resident: $400 per session

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Camp-Can-Do is a unique and innovative approach to providing educational and recreational opportunities for youth with special needs ages 5 to 13 during the summer months.  This eight-week program is geared toward educating youth on a variety of positive and socially appropriate pursuits, as well as providing a high level of supervision for fun summer activities.  Throughout the summer we hope to encourage each child’s talents to grow. Camp Can-Do campers will participate in adapted recreational activities like art, music, reading, language skills, speech, socialization, swimming, field trips and special events.   A $20 non-refundable deposit is due at time of registration.  The Camp Can-Do  program runs Mondays  through Thursdays in four two-week sessions. No camp 6/19, 7/4

Camp Invention

Ages: Grades 1- 6
Date & Time: Returns Summer 2024
Instructor: Julie Ferrone
Location: Harding Middle School, 16601 Madison Ave.

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This year's all-new program inspires confidence as campers collaborate in creative problem-solving challenges led by qualified educators to bring their biggest ideas to life. 

Chess Camp

Ages: Grades K- 5
Dates & Time: June 5 -9, 2023, 9 am -4 pm
   Half-day options:  9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm 
Instructor: Progress with Chess
Location: Hayes Elementary School, 16401 Delaware Ave.

Cost: Full day for residents: $280/non-residents: $290
            Half day for residents: $180/non-residents: $190

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Progress with Chess - Beginning students will master the rules and moves of the pieces, basic strategy and checkmates. More experienced players will explore openings, endgames, tactics and checkmate patterns. Activities include a healthy mixture of interactive lessons and supervised open play. A short recess is scheduled in the morning and afternoon with opportunities for physical exercise. Lunch and free time will be from noon to 1pm daily.

Kickstart to Kindergarten

Grades: Entering Kindergarten Fall of 2024
Location: Roosevelt Elementary School, 14237 Athens Ave

Incoming Lakewood City Schools Students Only

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Get your child prepared for Kindergarten in this 3 week camp.  Call to register, no camp 6/19.

Kids Connection

Ages: Completed kindergarten through 6th grade
Instructor: Lakewood City Schools Recreation Department Staff
Location: Emerson Elementary School, 13439 Clifton Blvd.

Resident: $160
Non-resident: $190

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Kids Connection is an all-day activity program coordinated by certified teachers for children who have completed kindergarten through 6th grade.  Includes sports activities, arts and crafts, swimming, field trips, theme days, and special events.  No Camp 6/19, 7/4

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Ohio Heritage

Ages: Grades 3-6
Location: Lakewood Park Woman's Pavilion, 14532 Lake Ave.

Resident: $55
Non-resident: $65

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Children will step back in time to become children of the 1800’s.  By learning to cook, experiencing pioneer school, playing historic games, and working on exciting crafts, participants will have fun learning how Ohio early settlers lived. The Old Stone House, located in Lakewood Park, will be used daily through the courtesy of the Lakewood Historical Society and Stone House Society volunteers. This program is for students who are going into third, fourth, fifth or sixth grade.

Safety Town

Ages: Children entering kindergarten in Fall
Instructor: Lakewood City Schools Recreation Department Staff
Location: Hayes Elementary School, Cafeteria, 16401 Delaware Ave.

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This summer program features an actual town setup, complete with streets, crosswalks, stop signs and traffic signals that will help prepare children for school.  Music, crafts and visits from community helpers such as police and firefighters will help reinforce the valuable safety lessons.  Concludes with a parent/family visitation day. Class limit 25.  No Camp 6/19, 7/4

Skateboard Camp

Ages: 7+
Instructor: Public Square Group counselors
Location: Lakewood Park Skate Park

Lessons only:
Resident: $105
Non-resident: $115

Lessons plus skateboard to keep:
Resident: $195
Non-resident: $205

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Learn to skateboard and meet new friends! Skateboard camps teach how to skateboard, how to take care of your board and basic skatepark etiquette. You will learn proper ways to push, turn and start and stop safely as well as how to fall with minimal impact. Each skater progresses a their own pace in a group setting with mostly ages 7-12 years old. Camp is operated by Public Square Group skate counselors with a 1 to 4 ratio. All ages over 7 welcome! Your skateboard should turn easily; good bearings and quality trucks will make learning easier. Use your own board or sign up for lessons + skateboard and receive a new skateboard to keep. Skateboard/BMX style helmet that covers the back of your had (not cycling helmet), wrist guards are strongly recommended as are knee and elbow pads but not required. Class limit is 12. More info at www. publicsquaregroup.com.

Satisfaction Through Opportunity Program (S.T.O.P)

Ages: 14-22
Instructors: Lakewood Recreation Department Staff
Location: Harrison Elementary School, 2080 Quail Ave.

Resident: $300
Non-resident: $400

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This eight-week program is geared toward  educating youth with special needs ages 14-22 on a variety of positive and socially appropriate pursuits, as well as providing a high level of supervision for fun summer activities.   Campers will participate in a variety of experiences such as swimming, travel training, art, music, language arts, socialization, daily living skills, field trips, and special events.   A $20 non-refundable deposit is due at time of registration.  The Camp S.T.O.P.  program runs Mondays through Thursdays in four two-week sessions.  No Camp 6/19, 7/4.