2013 Great Summer Science Day Camps

This summer, we’re offering 60 camp themes among 10 different locations for kids of all ages – from preschool to high school. It’s easier than ever to find a camp that’s perfect for you!

Download a copy of our Summer Camps brochure!

To search camp descriptions and register online, click here.
Questions? Call 216-621-2400.

Click on any of our 10 camp locations below for at-a-glance camp information! For full details, download our camp brochure!

Great Lakes Science Center
Laurel School
Magnificat High School
Hudson Montessori
Westlake City Schools
Lawrence School
Camp Y-Noah, Akron
Camp Tippecanoe, near Dover/New Philadelphia
University School, Shaker Heights
Cleveland State University

At-A-Glance: Camps at Great Lakes Science Center
Camp location:
Great Lakes Science Center
601 Erieside Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44114

How to register for Great Lakes Science Center Camps:
1 – Online. Click here!
Please register each child separately.
Full payment is due at time of registration.

2 – Phone – 216.621.2400 (Monday-Friday; 9 am – 5:30 pm)

Registration fee
A $4 registration fee will be added to each camp session

Refund policy
A cancellation must be made 14 days before the registered program date to receive a refund. No refunds will be given within 14 days of the program date. A $25 administration fee will be withheld for cancellations made 14 days or more before the program date.

Cancellation policy
Great Lakes Science Center reserves the right to cancel any program up to two weeks before it starts and will provide a full refund in case of insufficient enrollment.

Experienced teachers
Science Center camp instructors are science professionals and teachers, along with college stud3ents with documented experience working with children. All summer camp staff members, instructors and assistants are CPR and First Aid certified and have passed criminal background checks.

What to Know About Pre-K Camps:

• Pre-K camps run 8:30-11:30 am and 12:30-3:30 pm.
• Children ages 3-5 (not enrolled in kindergarten) may attend.
• Children must be potty-trained in order to attend.
• Camp curriculum allows students to be inside and outside during the day. Please come dressed for the weather.
• All sessions include exploration of Science Center exhibits and offerings.
• Before-care is available for morning camps for an additional $25 per week and after-care is available for afternoon camps for an additional $50 per week.

What to Know About K-12 Camps:

• K-12 camps run 8:30 am – 3:30 pm.
• Children entering grades K-12 may attend.
• Before-care is offered between 7:30-8:30 am for an additional $25 per week.
• After-Care is offered between 3:30-5:30 pm for an additional $50 per week.
• Campers may bring a brown bag lunch or pre-order a boxed lunch for $6 per day.
• Campers are strongly encouraged to bring a snack each day.

Special Discounts!

• Early Bird Discount: Register for camp before Friday, March 15, and receive a $20 discount per week.
• Additional Week Discount: At registration, sign up for more than one week of camp and receive a $5 discount off each additional week.
• Sibling Discount: Sign up one child and each additional sibling receives a $3 discount per week. Siblings must sign up for the same week of camp.
• Member Discount: Members receive $20 off camp prices.

At-A-Glance: Camps at Laurel School
Camp location:
Laurel School
One Lyman Circle
Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122

How to Register for Laurel School Camp:
1 – Online. Click here!
Please register each child separately.
Full payment is due at time of registration.

2 – Phone – 216.621.2400 (Monday-Friday; 9 am – 5:30 pm)

Registration fee
A $4 registration fee will be added to each camp session

Refund policy
A cancellation must be made 14 days before the registered program date to receive a refund. No refunds will be given within 14 days of the program date. A $25 administration fee will be withheld for cancellations made 14 days or more before the program date.

Cancellation policy
Great Lakes Science Center reserves the right to cancel any program up to two weeks before it starts and will provide a full refund in case of insufficient enrollment.

Experienced teachers
Science Center camp instructors are science professionals and teachers, along with college stud3ents with documented experience working with children. All summer camp staff members, instructors and assistants are CPR and First Aid certified and have passed criminal background checks.

What to Know About Camps at Laurel School:

• Camps run Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm.
• All sessions include a field trip to Great Lakes Science Center and admission to an OMNIMAX film.
• Children entering grades K-8 may attend.
• Campers may bring a brown bag lunch or pre-order a buffet lunch for $6 per day.
• Camp curriculum allows students to be inside and outside during the day. Please come dressed for the weather.
• No extended care provided.

At-A-Glance: Camps at Magnificat High School
Camp location:
Magnificat High School
20770 Hilliard Blvd.
Rocky River, Ohio 44116

Camp details:

• Register online here or call 216-621-2400.
• Camps run Monday-Friday 8:30 am-3:30 pm.
• Campers must bring a brown-bag lunch and snack each day of camp.
• All camps are taught by certified teachers or professionals in the science field.

At-A-Glance: Camps at Hudson Montessori
Camp location:
Hudson Montessori
7545 Darrow Road
Hudson, Ohio 44236

Camp details:

• Register online here or call 216-621-2400.
• Campers must bring a brown-bag lunch and snack each day of camp.
• All camps are taught by certified teachers or professionals in the science field.

At-A-Glance: Camps at Westlake City Schools
Camp location:
Westlake City Schools
27200 Hilliard Blvd.
Westlake, Ohio 44145

Camp details:

• Register online here or call 216-621-2400.
• Camps run Monday-Friday 8:30 am-3:30 pm.
• Campers must bring a brown-bag lunch and snack each day of camp.
• All camps are taught by certified teachers or professionals in the science field.

At-A-Glance: Camps at Lawrence School
Camp location:
Lawrence School
10036 Olde Eight Road
Sagamore Hills, Ohio 44067

Camp details:

• Register online here or call 216-621-2400.
• Camps run Monday-Friday 8:30 am-3:30 pm.
• Campers must bring a brown-bag lunch and snack each day of camp.
• All camps are taught by certified teachers or professionals in the science field.

At-A-Glance: Camps at YMCA Camp Y-Noah
Camp location:
YMCA Camp Y-Noah
15 Mount Pleasant Rd., NW
Clinton, Ohio 44216
(near Akron)

Register at www.gotcamp.org

At-A-Glance: Camps at Camp Tippecanoe
Camp location:
Camp Tippecanoe
81300 YMCA Road
Tippecanoe, Ohio 44699
(near Dover/New Philadelphia)

Register at www.ymcastark.org

At-A-Glance: Camps at University School
Camp location:
University School
20701 Brantley Road
Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122
Register at www.us.edu/summer

Camp details:

• Camps are Monday-Friday, 9:15 am-11:45 am
• Register by the week, for up to three weeks
• Open to pre-kindergarten-age boys
• Camps are taught by certified teachers and science professionals
• Weekly explorations focus on Transportation, Bugs and the Science of Flight

At-A-Glance: Camps at Cleveland State University Campus
Camp location:
Julka Hall on the Cleveland State University Campus
2485 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Camp details:

• Register online here or call 216-621-2400.
• Camps run Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-3:30 pm.
• Campers must bring a brown-bag lunch and snack each day of camp.
• All camps are taught by certified teachers or professionals in the science field.