Camps

Camp Can-Do

Camp Can-Do - Summer 2026

Resident Registration Starts 3/10/2026 @ 10:00am

Special needs children ages 5-13yrs

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 $20.00 non-refundable deposit is due at time of registration. The Camp-Can-Do program runs Mondays through Thursdays in four two-week sessions.

Harrison Elementary

2080 Quail Ave.

Resident $400/NR $500

Per session (two weeks)

Session Dates:

Ses 1: 6/15 - 6/25 9:30am–2:30pm

Ses 2: 6/29 - 7/9 9:30am–2:30pm

Ses 3: 7/13 - 7/23 9:30am–2:30pm

Ses 4: 7/27 - 8/6 9:30am–2:30pm

CHILD INFORMATION FORMS

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

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 2026

Ages: Grades K- 5
Dates & Time: Monday through Friday
Instructor: Progress with Chess
Location: Hayes Elementary School, Art Room 16401 Delaware Ave.

Cost:

Half Day

Full Day

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.

Computer Science/Engineering Camps

AI SmartCore 4 Robot

Returns Summer 2026

Ages: 6-10
Dates: Monday through Friday
Time: 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: Lakewood High School, 14100 Franklin Blvd., Room B201

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Minds in Motion LLC - Dive into the exciting universe of robotics by building and taking home your very own AI SmartCore 4 Robot! This remarkable kit features 4 separate modular smart vehicles that are powered by cutting-edge AI SmartCore technology! It allows All-Terrain Cube to navigate directions with balance and predictability; Enables Super Snake to entertain the most curious of four and two-legged friends; Empowers Turbo Trike to cruise at high speeds while maintaining control; and transforms Titan Tank into a roving explorer. Whether navigating tricky terrain, zooming at top speeds, or exploring new territories, every day promises hands-on fun and learning! With 42 easy-to-snap-together parts, a remote control, and a rechargeable LiPO battery, it’s perfect for new robot builders eager to master robotic engineering! Ready to build the future? Join us and let your imagination take flight!

Future Architects

Returns Summer 2026

Ages: 6-10
Dates: Monday through Friday
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: Lakewood High School, 14100 Franklin Blvd., Room B201

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Minds in Motion LLC - Unleash your inner architect as you work on and take home your very own Architectural Design kit! Dive into the world of building design as you construct everything from simple arches and domes to iconic landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and the Eiffel Tower. With 20 awesome models to create, you’ll learn how real-world structures stand tall through hands-on fun! Challenge yourself as you explore architectural principles and engineering techniques, all while designing and building your very own masterpieces. As you build stadiums, skyscrapers, and even a Ferris wheel, you’ll discover the secrets behind how engineers and architects plan, design, and create the world’s most incredible structures. Ready to design and build your own towering creations? The sky’s the limit as you bring your engineering dreams to life and see the world of architecture from a whole new perspective!

Future Engineers

Ages: 8-12
Dates: Monday through Friday 7/14-7/18
Time: 12:30pm-3:30pmpm
Location: Lakewood High School, 14100 Franklin Blvd., Room B201

Resident: $160
Non-resident: $170

Minds in Motion LLC - If you like to create and build things, this program is for you! Enjoy an adventure of physics, gravity, and action and take home your very own engineering kit! Through 26 model-building exercises, you’ll investigate all six classic simple machines — wheels and axles, levers, pulleys, inclined planes, screws, and wedges — as well as gears. Students will follow easy step-by-step illustrated instructions to build each model, which includes a balance scale, elevator, and geared carousel! Test your new creations to demonstrate basic laws of physics and how they exist in our everyday lives! Young researchers will gain hands-on experience with the design process and learn about various topics in the fascinating world of engineering. Come obtain the necessary skills and experience to take on the technological challenges of the future and continue your engineering journey at home!

Jr. GameBOT Camp

Returns Summer 2026

Ages: Grades 2-5
Dates: See Below
Time: See Below
Location: Hayes Elementary School, 16401 Delaware Ave., STEM Room

Resident:
Non-resident:

Mon-Thurs: 9:30am-12:00pm

Gigalearn,LLC - Wanna make video games? Love building with LEGO® bricks? This camp is for you. Learn how to create video games using Scratch, free software from MIT that you can use at home long after the class. Then, we’ll bring the action to life as you and a partner build and program LEGO® Spike Essential robots. If you’ve taken this course before, don’t worry! We explore different themes and make different games and robots each time. Robots stay at camp, but game projects are yours to keep! Parents, you may choose to send a USB flash drive for your student to save projects, or provide a non-school email at registration, and we’ll use it to help your student create a free online Scratch account and store projects in the cloud. Learn more about the Scratch Online Community here: https://scratch.mit.edu/parents

Teen GameBOT Camp

Returns Summer 2026

Ages: Grades 6-8
Dates: Monday through Thursday
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm Location: Hayes Elementary School, 16401 Delaware Ave., STEM Room

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Gigalearn,LLC - Learn to code as you create video games and build and program LEGO® MINDSTORMS® EV3 Robots to complete challenges. Over multiple sessions we’ll follow student interests to explore options such as Scratch, Python, HTML, JavaScript, and more. No prior programming experience necessary. If you’ve taken this class before, don’t worry! There are new games and robot challenges each time. Bring a USB flash drive to save your games

Electric Art & Animation Camp

Ages: Grades 2-5
Dates: Monday through Thursday 7/14-7/17
Time: 9:30am-12:00pm Location: Hayes Elementary School, 16401 Delaware Ave., STEM Room

Resident: $ 160
Non-resident: $ 170

Give your art a boost with science, technology, engineering and math. We’ll spend some time exploring and coding digital animations and then create in the physical world while getting crafty with paper circuits, batteries, motors, and more to learn about electricity while making concoctions that students get to keep!

Kickstart to Kindergarten

Grades: Entering Kindergarten Fall of 2025
Location: Horace Mann Elementary School, 1215 West Clifton Times & Dates: See below

Resident: $40
Incoming Lakewood City Schools Students Only

Dates & Times:

KickStart to Kindergarten: For incoming Lakewood City Schools students Location - Horace Mann Elementary School Kick Start Students should not arrive before 9:05am as Elementary Summer School Students will be entering the building+ Session 1- June 16-18 and June 23-27 (No Class 6/19, and 6/20) 9:15 am - 11:45 am Session 2 June 30-July 3 and July 7-10 9:15* am - 11:45 am

Sports Camps / Clinics

Lacrosse - Boys

Boys Lacrosse Camp

The Youth Lacrosse Camp is designed for boys who want to learn the sport. Coached by Head Varsity boys coach Mike Comiono This is a 3-day camp

with the option to add on a stick and ball for $25.00

Camp will be held at Garfield Stadium

Dates: 06/24/25 to 06/26/25

Ages: 4th - 6th

Times: 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Ages: 7th - 8th

Times: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Resident: $50.00

Non - resident: $60.00

Football

Youth Football Fundamentals Camp

Ages: Grades 3-8 (entering the Fall)
Dates: Wednesdays, (4/23-5/28)
Time: 6:00-7:00 pm
Location: LHS First Federal Lakewood Stadium

Resident: $100
Non-resident: $120

Rangers Football Camp will emphasize individual offensive and defensive position techniques, with plenty of one-on-one personalized instruction from an experienced coaching staff led by Coach Polo, the new Varsity Ranger Head Football Coach.

Gymnastics

Junior Rangers Soccer Camp

Boys and Girls Ages U8-U10
Boys and Girls Ages U11-U15

Boys and Girls Ages U8-U10

Boys and Girls Ages U11-U15

LHS Soccer Camp

Boys and Girls Ages U6-U14

Boys and Girls Ages U6-U14

LHS Soccer Camp

Youth soccer camp geared for both girls and boys

Coach by LHS girls soccer coaches and team.

Garfield Stadium 07/14 to 07/17

U6 to U9: 5:00pm to 6:00pm
U10-U14: 6:00pm to 7:30 pm

Softball

Girls Youth Softball Camp

Ages: Grades 1-6 (entering the Fall)
Dates: Monday-Thursday, (7/28-7/31)
Time: 11 am to 12:30 pm (4th-6th grade) 9 to 10:30am (1st-3rd grade)
Location: LHS Softball Field

Resident: $50
Non-resident: $60

Lakewood Rangers Youth Softball Camp is perfect for both experienced and beginner softball players to come learn the game and have fun!HS Coaches and players look forward to working with your girls. Email Coach Lucas for more information, lucas.yousko@lakewoodcityschools.org

Cross Country/Track & Field

Volleyball

Rangers Youth Volleyball Camps

All Skills Camp

This all skills camp will teach the fundamental skills of volleyball, including serving, passing, setting, spiking, blocking and digging.

Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays in June (6/10/25 – 6/26/25)

Ages: 3rd & 4th Grade

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ages: 5th & 6th Grade

Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Ages: 7th & 8th Grade

Times: 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Cost: $60.00

Limit 50 campers for each age group

Setting Camp

This setting camp primarily focuses on teaching and refining the skill of "setting" the ball, which involves accurately placing the ball in the air for hitters to attack. Including proper hand positioning, footwork, body mechanics and different types of sets (quick, back, high).

Dates: 7/01/25 & 7/03/25

Ages: 3rd - 8th Grade

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Cost: $45.00

Limit 30 campers

Serving and Passing Camp

This serving and passing camp primarily focuses on teaching and refining the fundamental techniques of serving and receiving (passing) a volleyball, including proper form, footwork, hand placement and strategies to effectively serve and pass the ball in different situations.

Catering to players of various skill levels from beginner to advanced, with an emphasis on drills designed to improve accuracy, power, and consistency in both serving and passing.

Dates: 7/01/25 & 7/03/25

Ages: 3rd - 8th Grade

Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Cost: $45.00

Limit 30 campers

Hitting Camp

This hitting camp primarily focuses on teaching the technique of hitting the ball, including aspects like approach footwork, jump mechanics, arm swing, contact point, power generation and hitting different ball trajectories.

Dates: 7/08/25 & 7/10/25

Ages: 3rd - 8th Grade

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Cost: $45.00

Limit 30 campers

Individual Defense Camp

This camp focuses specifically on general ball handling while improving defensive techniques for improved execution during game situations and review of various types of defenses.

Dates: 7/08/25 & 7/10/25

Ages: 3rd - 8th Grade

Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Cost: $45.00

Limit 30 campers

Cheerleading

Basketball - Boys

Boys Basketball information coming soon!

Boys Summer Basketball Camps

All camps are to be held in the LHS Gym. Enter and exit through Door #26.

Ranger Round Ball Camp

Dates: July 7 - July 10

Grades: 3rd - 8th (entering in fall)

Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm

REGISTER HERE

Ranger Shooting Camp

Dates: July 7 - July 10

Grades: 3rd - 8th (entering in fall)

Times: 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Ranger Pee Wee Camp

Dates: July 21 - July 24

Grades: 1st - 2nd (entering in fall)

Times: 9:00am - 10:30am

Ranger Ball-Handling Camp

Dates: July 21 - July 24

Grades: 3rd - 8th (entering in fall)

Times: 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Lakewood Youth Tennis Camp

Ages: 7-14 Yrs
Dates: Mon.-Fri. June 23-June 27
Time: 9:00-12:00pm
Location: Lakewood High School Tennis Courts

Resident: $375
Non-resident: $385

A.J. Baumwell - Calling all current and aspiring youth tennis enthusiasts: Join PTR certified Coach A.J. for a 1-week highly instructional, upbeat and immensely fun tennis camp the week of June 23 rd each day from 9am-12pm at the Lakewood High School tennis courts. This camp is targeted for beginners to intermediate players ages 7 to 14 year old. Send any questions to ajb5035@gmail.com

Middle School Girls Lacrosse Camp

Want to learn how to play lacrosse? Come have fun with Lakewood High School Girls Lacrosse at our 2-day camp for middle school girls! You’ll learn the basics, build skills, and enjoy the game with new friends.”

What to bring:

- lacrosse stick,lacrosse goggles, running shoes, water bottle

**We have equipment that can be used during camp, but supplies are limited. Please contact Coach Michelle at blaumamm@gmail.com if you will need to borrow equipment.**

Ages: Grades 6-8 (entering the Fall)
Dates: Monday & Tuesday (6/9 & 6/10)
Time: 12:00-4:00pm

Location: Garfield Middle School Stadium

Resident: $25
Non-resident: $35

Lacrosse - Girls

Rising Freshman Girls Lacrosse Camp

What to bring:

- lacrosse stick, lacrosse goggles, running shoes

and water bottle

**We have equipment that can be used during camp, but supplies are limited. Please contact Coach Michelle at blaumamm@gmail.com if you will need to borrow equipment.**

Ages: Grade 9 (entering the Fall)
Dates: Monday & Tuesday (6/16 & 6/17)
Time: 12:00-4:00pm

Location: Garfield Middle School Stadium

Resident: $25
Non-resident: $35

Middle School Girls Lacrosse Camp

Ages: Grade 6th - 8th (entering the Fall)
Dates: Monday & Tuesday (6/9 & 6/10)
Time: 12:00-4:00pm

Location: Garfield Middle School Stadium

What to bring:
lacrosse stick
lacrosse goggles, running shoes
water bottle

**We have equipment that can be used during camp, but supplies are limited. Please contact Coach Michelle at blaumamm@gmail.com if you will need to borrow equipment.**

Resident: $25
Non-resident: $35

Lakewood Baseball Summer Camp

Ages: Grades 1-8 (entering the Fall)
Dates: Monday-Thursday, (7/28-7/31)
Time: 9:00-10:30am (1st-4th grade) 10:00-12:30am (1st-3rd grade)
Location: LHS Baseball Field

Resident: $50
Non-resident: $60

Lakewood Ranger Baseball Camp! Learn to play baseball the Lakewood Ranger way. This camp is for any player interested in improving their baseball skills and having fun on the LHS Turf Field, with instruction provided by the high school coaching staff, players and alumni. For players entering into 1st-8th grade for the 202-2026 school year.

Basketball - Girls

Girls Summer Basketball Camp & Clinics

LHS Girls Basketball Camp

This camp will work on the following: ball handling, stationary shooting, passing, offense, defense, overall fundamentals.

Ages: 2nd - 5th Graders

Times: 9:00am - 11:00am

2nd - 5th Register here

Ages: 6th - 8th Graders

Times: 11:00am - 1:00pm

6th - 8th Register here

Dates: 6/30/25 - 07/03/25

Location: LHS Gym

Bring a basketball, water, a change of shoes and come dressed to start drills!!

Residents: $75.00

Kids Connection - Summer 2026

Resident Registration Starts 3/10/2026 @ 10:00am

Ages: Must have completed kindergarten through 6th grade

Kids Connection is an all day activity program coordinated by certified teachers for children in grades K-6. Includes sports activities, arts and crafts, swimming, field trips, theme days, and special events. Afternoon snack provided. Children must bring a packed lunch each day. No Camp 6/19, 7/3

Emerson Elementary School, Cafeteria

13439 Clifton Blvd.

$200 Resident/NR $230 (per week)

Week 1: 6/15-6/18 7:00am–6:00pm

Week 2: 6/22-6/26 7:00am–6:00pm

Week 3: 6/29-7/2 7:00am–6:00pm

Week 4: 7/6-7/10 7:00am–6:00pm

Week 5: 7/13-7/17 7:00am–6:00pm

Week 6: 7/20-7/24 7:00am–6:00pm

Week 7: 7/27-7/31 7:00am–6:00pm

Week 8: 8/3-8/7 7:00am–6:00pm

Week 9: 8/10-8/14 7:00am–6:00pm

Music/Art/Writing Camps

Strings On Fire

Strings On Fire Summer 2026

Resident Registration Starts 3/10/2026 @ 10:00am

A Classic Approach to String Playing

Grades 5 to 8

(at least one year string experience)

Students will attend traditional orchestra rehearsals, participate in same instrument sectionals and technique sessions as well as possibly be selected to participate in chamber music ensembles. This amazing week long camp is a surefire way to advance your string player’s playing ability and love for the instrument.

Lakewood High School, Civic Auditorium

14100 Franklin Blvd.

Residents $100/NR $110

Tues-Fri: 6/23-6/26 1:00pm-4:00pm

Rock On!

Rock On! Summer 2026

Resident Registration Starts 3/10/2026 @ 10:00am

An Alternative Approach to String Playing

Grades 5 to 8

Interested in playing a string insturment? Never played before? This is the camp for you! Come and work with the members of the Lakewood Project on the non-traditional aspects of playing your string instrument. Campers will learn how to improvise, compose their own music as well as learn several rock pieces that will be performed with the Lakewood Project in concert. Percussionists, guitarists, and electric bass players are also welcome to register.

Lakewood High School, Civic Auditorium

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

Resident:
Non-resident:

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.

Safety Town

Safety Town - Summer 2026

Resident Registration Starts 3/10/2026 @ 10:00am

This summer program is open to children entering kindergarten in the fall and 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.

Hayes Elementary School, Cafeteria

16401 Delaware Ave.

Resident $85/NR $95

Ses 1: 6/15-6/18 8:30am-11:00am Ses 2: 6/15-6/18 5:00pm-7:30pm

Ses 3: 6/22-6/26 8:30am-10:30am Ses 4: 6/22-6/26 11:00am-1:00pm

Ses 5: 6/29-7/2 8:30am-11:00am Ses 6: 6/29-7/2 11:30am-2:00 pm

Ses 7: 7/6-7/10 8:30am-10:30am Ses 8: 7/6-7/10 11:00am-1:00pm

Ses 9: 7/13-7/17 8:30am-10:30am Ses 10: 7/13-7/17 11:00am-1:00pm

Skateboard Camp

Skateboard Camp - Summer 2026

Resident Registration Starts 3/10/2026 @ 10:00am

Ages: 7+

Learn to skateboard and meet new friends at Lakewood Skatepark! New skaters learn to stand, push, turn and start and stop safely as well as how to fall with minimal impact. Returning skaters are challenged to try new things and set examples for new skaters. Each skater progresses at their own rate in small groups across mostly ages 7-13 years old. All ages over 7 years are welcome! Sign up for “Camp with Skateboard” and receive a brand new skateboard to keep!

Lakewood Park, Skate Park

14532 Lake Ave.

Camp Only (Bring your own Skateboard)

Resident $105/NR Lessons $115

Camp with Board Rental (use one of our boards for the week)

Resident $115/NR Lessons $125

Camp with Skateboard (Skateboard Included)

Resident $195/NR $205

Session 1A: 6/8-6/12 9:15am-10:15am

Session 1B: 6/8-6/12 10:30am- 11:30am

Session 2A: 6/22-6/26 9:15am-10:15am

Session 2B: 6/22-6/26 10:30am- 11:30am

Session 3A: 7/20-7/24 9:15am-10:15am

Session 3B: 7/20-7/24 10:30am- 11:30am

Session 4A: 8/3-8/7 9:15am-10:15am

Session 4B: 8/3-8/7 10:30am- 11:30am

S.T.O.P.

Satisfaction Through Opportunity Program (S.T.O.P) - Summer 2026 Resident Registration Starts 3/10/2026 @ 10:00am

This eight-week program is geared toward educating youth with special needs ages 14 to 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 $20.00 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.

Special needs children ages 14-22yrs

Harrison Elementary

2080 Quail Ave.

Resident $400/NR $500

Per session (two weeks)

Session Dates:

Ses 1: 6/15 - 6/25 9:00am–3:00pm

Ses 2: 6/29 - 7/9 9:00am–3:00pm

Ses 3: 7/13 - 7/23 9:00am–3:00pm

Ses 4: 7/27 - 8/6 9:00am–3:00pm

CHILD INFORMATION FORMS

Adaptive Fishing Camp

Ages: 8 and up
Dates & Time: Saturday 5/31, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Instructor: Cleveland Metroparks Outdoor Recreation
Location: Wallace Lake, Mill Stream Run Reservation
Meet at North Quarry Picnic Area

Resident: $25
Non-resident: $35

Participants with special needs will learn an overview of fishing including casting, basic safety and fishing rod parts and terminology. Participants will enjoy the experience of catch and release fishing under the guidance of the Cleveland Metroparks Outdoor Adventure instructors. Poles and bait will be provided. All participants must complete the liability waiver and submit on the day of the event. Liability Waiver available click here