Fairfield Union has compiled a list of 2025 summer camps and programs for students in grades K-12. There is a wide variety of options from all over the state of Ohio. We hope this list encourages all students to attend camp and extend their learning.
Summer Programs
We will add new opportunities as we receive them, check back often!
Air Camp
http://www.aircampusa.com/
Grades 7-9 Intensive one-week schedule and unique curriculum that puts science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in the context of aviation and aeronautics. Dates are released and applications open until April 15.
Baldwin Wallace Camps (residential)
Best link: https://bwcommunityarts.bw.edu/summer-arts-programs/
https://cas.bw.edu/departments/summer-camps/
Grades 4-9 Piano Camp, String Camp, Band Camp, Music Theater Camp.
BalletMet Summer Dance Camps (day)
http://www.balletmet.org/academy/summer
Ages 8-17 Summer classes cover a wide range of dance styles at various levels including creative movement, ballet, jazz, modern, tap, and Pilates. Registration opens February 13th.
B-Wiser Science Camp for girls (residential)
http://bwiser.spaces.wooster.edu/
Grade 7 Open to girls who are completing the seventh grade. Classes in chemistry, LEGO® robotics, physics, model-robotics, biology, and geology. The registration deadline is April 30.
Be Wise Camp for Girls (residential)
www.bewisecamp.org
"Rising" to grades 7-8 at Denison University camp for girls who are interested in science, technology, engineering and math camp (STEM) designed to develop interest, excitement, and self confidence in young women. The deadline is April 30.
Camp Invention (day)
http://campinvention.org/
"Rising" to grades 3-6
STEM Summer Program That Turns Curious Students Into Innovative Thinkers. Hands-on challenges that encourage creative problem solving, teamwork, entrepreneurship, and innovation in science and technology. Nationally acclaimed summer program where STEM concepts come to life.
CATCO is Kids Summer Camps
https://www.catco.org/education/camps-and-classes/
Ages 6-18
Gives students the opportunity to explore their creative side.
CCAD - Columbus College of Art & Design
https://www.ccad.edu/youthclasses
All grades Information available after mid-February. First registration closing date is May 19.
Columbus State Summer Exploration Academy
https://www.cscc.edu/community/summer-camps/
Students can get early college exposure and career awareness with our fun, hands-on experiences and exploration of specific majors. Students will increase their familiarity with specific in-demand career/technical programs and pathways and learn how they can begin to work toward these careers through opportunities within College Credit Plus and Columbus State. No cost. Check March 1, 2025 for more information.
Eastland Summer Camp-Grades 6-8 for 2024-2025
Students currently in grades 6-8 are eligible for these summer camps - for more information contact the Eastland-Fairfield Career Center.
Explore Camp
Students in grades 6-8 for the 2025-2026 school year who are attending a Fairfield County school are eligible to sign up for these camps located at the Fairfield County Workforce Center on Coonpath Rd. in Carroll, Ohio.
Foreign Language Camp (Camp OFLA)
http://www.campofla.org
Grades 3-8 Residential elementary foreign language camp. Learn in small class settings then practice it by cooking, dancing, singing, playing, hiking and arts and crafts activities. Eat and sleep in like- language groups. Offers one week with several different language choices.
Franklin Park Conservatory (day)
https://www.fpconservatory.org/education-programs/camps/
Ages 8-13 Daytime programs in nature and art for students. Dates and prices vary according to the selected camp.
GERI Purdue Summer Residential Programs (residential) (Gifted Education Resource Institute)
https://educationaladvancement.org/programs/yunasa/
Grades 5-11 Offers programs designed to stimulate the imagination and abilities of gifted students. Summer program info available in February. Application deadline is March 14.
Math Plus Summer Tech Camps
https://camps.mathplusacademy.com/
Grades 3-8 For kids who love math and tech.
MD Camp
http://medicine.osu.edu/students/diversity/programs/md_camp/pages/index.aspx
Grades 10 -12 The Ohio State University College of Medicine: MD Camp, sponsored by the Area Health Education Center is a three-week summer day camp providing participants an experience in the rigors of medical school Virtual Information sessions are February 20 and March 1.
Northwestern University Center for Talent Development (CTD)
http://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/program_type/summer-programs
Grades 4-12 Provides challenging enrichment, honors and Advanced Placement® courses to encourage gifted students to explore academic areas of interest and connect with a community of peers.
Ohio Craft Museum - Summer Art Camps
https://ohiocraft.org/summer-camps-2022/
Grades 1-12 Nurturing creativity through summer art camps, offering a variety of themed projects using different mediums. Young Masters grades 1-6 and Teen Summer Workshops Grades 6-12.
Ohio Northern University’s Summer Camps
https://www.onu.edu/camps-and-events
Pharmacy Camp - High School students who will be entering their Junior or Senior year.
Pathways to STEM Camp - High School students who will be entering their Junior or Senior year in Fall 2024.
Music Camp - Students in grades 7-12 can participate in many performing and educational opportunities.
Ohio State University Nursing Program
https://nursing.osu.edu/about-the-college/diversity-general/summer-institute-for-diversity-in-nursing/
Grades 10-12 Exploring nursing careers FREE to attend if accepted. Applications due by April 11.
Ohio State University School of Music, Youth Summer Music Programs
https://music.osu.edu/outreach/ysmp2024
Day programs for students in elementary, middle, and high school.
The OSU School of Music offers a diverse series of summer programs. Resident programs with commuter options. Specifically designed to further students' understanding of – love for – music. Various programs by instruments or voice, group or band.
Ohio Supercomputer
https://osc.edu/education/si
Grades 10-11 Two-week program working in Center Summer Institute; small peer teams to use (residential)
supercomputers for practical applications to solve complex math, science and engineering problems. Deadline April 1.
Ohio State Youth Summer Programs College of Engineering
https://engineering.osu.edu/youth-summer-programs
Multiple summer programs thought OSU and other non OSU organizations listed.
OWjL Camp at Ohio Wesleyan University (residential)
http://owjl.owu.edu
Grades 6-8
Academic camp for students who score in the 95th national percentile in math or reading on measures of academic achievement, or who have otherwise demonstrated exceptional talent, creativity, or leadership. Applications close February 28.
Robot Academy Amazing Lego Robot Camps (day)
http://www.robot-academy.com/
In summer tech camps, students ages 8-14 design, build, and program working LEGO robots (using LEGO Mindstorms EV3 & NXT) and invent contraptions using 3D Modeling/Printing. This is a full STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) experience.
Thurber House Summer Writing Camp (day)
http://www.thurberhouse.org/summer-camps/
Students in grades 3-8. Daytime summer creative writing in a variety of genres. Registration Deadline May 2..
WildeCamp at the Wilds (residential)
https://reservations.columbuszoo.org/Info.aspx?EventID=5163
“Rising” grades 3-12 Campers are immersed in exciting outdoor activities in nature/animals/conservation. Adventure Camp not eligible for STS scholarship.
Wright State Univ. Professional Business Institute (residential)
https://www.wright.edu/event/professional-business-institute
High school students who will be sophomores (grade 10), juniors (grade 11), and seniors (grade 12) in the following academic year should apply. This is a five-day residential business camp where students are exposed to economics, accounting, marketing, finance, management, information system management, and entrepreneurship. Information coming soon.