Camps

Camp Can-Do - Returns Summer 2025 

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

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

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CHILD INFORMATION FORMS

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.  Due to the nature of this camp, registration is in person or over the phone.  No Camp 

Camp Invention

Ages: Grades 1- 6
Date & Time: June 10 - June 14, 8:30am-3:00pm
Instructor: Julie Ferrone
Location: Harding Middle School, 16601 Madison Ave.

Cost: $270
 

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Give your young innovator an inspiring, action-packed summer adventure! Exciting, hands-on challenges will spark curiosity and build their confidence as they jump into limitless STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fun with opportunities to imagine, experiment and create.

Chess Camp - Returns Summer 2025

Ages: Grades K- 8
Dates & Time:  
Instructor: Progress with Chess
Location: .

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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 2025
Location: Horace Mann Elementary School, 1215 West Clifton

Incoming Lakewood City Schools Students Only

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Get your child prepared for Kindergarten in this 2 week camp.  

Kids Connection - Returns Summer 2025

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

Resident: $
Non-resident: $

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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.  

CHILD INFORMATION FORMS

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Ohio Heritage - Returns Summer 2025

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

Resident: $
Non-resident: $

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Child Information Form must be filled out and returned:

CHILD INFORMATION FORMS

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.

Skateboard Camp - Returns Summer 2025 

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

Lessons only:
Resident: $
Non-resident: $

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

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BONUS Kids Skate Day Skateboard Camp - Limited Space
One more Skate Camp for the summer offering more spots and starting as young as 4 yrs old.
Learn to skate and how to navigate Lakewood Skatepark. Meet new friends and discover how
easy and fun skateboarding can be - even for an absolute beginner!
Camp Counselors are adult skaters/parents/coaches with decades of experience to share with
the new generation!

Requirements:
● Skateboard/bmx style helmet that covers the back of the skater’s head (not a cycling
helmet).
● Skateboard should roll and turn easily. Good bearings and quality trucks will make
learning much easier. Sign up for “Camp with Skateboard” and receive a brand-new
skateboard to keep!
● Water bottle highly recommended!

More info at LakewoodSkatepark.com follow @SkateCamp.PSG for videos and photos

Satisfaction Through Opportunity Program (S.T.O.P) - Returns Summer 2025

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

Resident: $
Non-resident: $

REGISTER HERE

Dates & Times:

 CHILD INFORMATION FORMS

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.  Due to the nature of this camp, registration is in person or over the phone.