Earth Camp

Where Kids Explore, Learn & Grow

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.

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Earth Camp Weekly Descriptions

Week 1: Trees, Trees, and More Trees
Runs Jun 12 - Jun 16, 2023

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 19 - Jun 23, 2023

New this year. 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 26 - Jun 30, 2023

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 3 - Jul 7, 2023

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 10 - Jul 14, 2023

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 17 - Jul 21, 2023

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 24 - Jul 28, 2023

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 31 - Aug 4, 2023

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!

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Earth Camp Fees

Weeks 1, 2, and 8 (S.T.E.A.M., Trees, Trees and More Trees and Best of the Best): $250 per week

Weeks 3-7 : $240 per week

Bus Transportation: $45 per week

Discounts

10% Off = Early Bird Discount: Valid thru 3/30/23

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

Financial aid is available. Learn more. 

Camp Hours

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

Protocols for 2023

We will continue to monitor Covid-19 as we prepare for our 2023 camp season as it relates to safety protocols and we will lean into local, state, and federal recommendations related to summer camp operations.

We will send out updates and post them here as camp approaches to keep our families informed

Questions?

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

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