Earth Camp

Where Kids Explore, Learn & Grow

Registration opens Thursday, February 1st.

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Earth Camp is a fun, exciting, and educational summer day camp for children ages 6-15. Kids enjoy time outdoors while learning about themselves, others, and the environment. Each week features a unique environmental theme, ranging from wildlife studies to river and watershed exploration. Memories are made as campers enjoy experiences like hiking, river walking, team building activities, art, music, drama, and more.

Earth Camp Weekly Descriptions

Week 1: Trees, Trees, and More Trees
Runs Jun 10 - Jun 14, 2024

Trees are everywhere and Common Ground is full of them! Campers will have the opportunity to learn all about the trees that surround them every day and participate in our Tree Climbing Adventure provided by Common Ground Facilitators.

Week 2: S.T.E.A.M.
Runs Jun 17 - Jun 21, 2024

S.T.E.A.M. This week will be filled with activities, games, and play centered around science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.  Come explore camp and see what we can create and learn together.

Week 3: Eco-Adventures
Runs Jun 24 - Jun 28, 2024

Use your imagination, senses, and curiosity to explore the earth around us. This week you will be challenged to increase your awareness of yourself, each other, the world around you, and how we’re all interconnected through interactive, environmentally focused activities.

Week 4: Radical River
Runs Jul 1 - Jul 5, 2024

Explore the east branch of the Vermilion River that runs through Common Ground. “Go with the flow” while taking river walks and interacting with “critters” that make the river their home. Learn about the awesome power of the river and the role it plays in our lives.

Week 5: Wild Ohio
Runs Jul 8 - Jul 12, 2024

Inquire, investigate, and discover amazing plants and animals that are indigenous to Northeast Ohio. Explore the many habitats that are on our 30 acres through interactive, hands-on activities and nature hiking.

Week 6: A Bug’s Life
Runs Jul 15 - Jul 19, 2024

Bugs, bugs, everywhere! Did you know that bugs outnumber us 200 million to one? Interact with these creepy crawly creatures in their natural habitat on our 30-acre property. Come live a day in the life of your favorite insect!

Week 7: Nature Survival Quest
Runs Jul 22 - Jul 26, 2024

Ever wondered what it would be like to live in the wilderness? Learn about surviving in the wild and the basics of finding your way when lost. Become your own survivalist utilizing your outdoor living skills!

Week 8: Best of the Best
Runs Jul 29 - Aug 2, 2024

We’re taking the BEST songs, games, and crazy activities from our first five weeks and smashing them together for one incredible week. This summer’s going to end with a bang!

Earth Camp Fees

2024 Pricing

Weeks 1, 2, and 8 (S.T.E.A.M., Trees, Trees and More Trees and Best of the Best): $255 per week

Weeks 3-7 : $245 per week

Bus Transportation: $45 per week

Discounts

10% Off = Early Bird Discount: Valid thru 3/31/24

5% Off = Multi-Week Discount: Valid after Early Bird Discount expires and lasts for the duration of camp registration

The first three weeks of camp are eligible for using ACE Funds. Learn more here. Financial aid is available. Learn more. 

Camp Hours

Camp begins at 9:00 am and ends at 3:00 pm Monday – Friday.

Questions?

Email us at camp@commongroundcenter.org or call 440-965-5551

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