Looking for a fun, active, and inspiring summer experience for your children? Look no further! Summer Day Camp offers a convenient way for kids to stay engaged and active throughout the summer. Our program offers engaging activities, including visits to the city’s parks, library, pool, and exciting field trips. Each week features a new integrated theme that combines art, nature, and movement! You can rest easy knowing that our camp is led by certified teachers and staff, all trained in CPR and first aid, ensuring your children are well cared for.

Registration opens Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 9am for Avon Lake residents.  If any spots remain, non-residents registration opens Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 9am. Space is limited so reserve your spot today! Non-refundable deposit of $75 per week due at time of registration. Final payment for ALL weeks due by Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

Cost per child:  $280 resident/$305 non-resident per week.
Sibling Discount: $25 sibling discount available when purchased in the same transaction (applies to each additional sibling registered in the same session).

5 Week Discount - $100 off ($20/week) for registering for all 5 weeks.  No refunds. Any adjustments will eliminate the qualification for the discount.

Who: Children ages 6-10 as of 6/15/2025.  Five-year-olds who have completed kindergarten may be considered. Please reach out to ALREC@avonlake.org prior to the start of registration.

NEW LOCATION: Our base camp and pick-up/drop-off location will now be the Anchor Recreation Facility at 33483 Lake Road. Good news - we will have air conditioning!  Camp activities will also take place at various satellite locations, including the Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center, Avon Lake Public Library, and city parks.

Transportation by Avon Lake City School buses.

• Library Day: Mondays 
• Pool Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays 
• Field Trips: Wednesdays and Fridays 

For destinations within 1 mile, campers will walk under the supervision of camp staff. Avon Lake City School buses will be used for field trips, pool days, and the library.

Times:    Summer Camp 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
                              Drop Off: 8:45-9:15am @ Anchor Recreation Facility at 33483 Lake Road
                              Pick Up: 3:30-4:00pm @ Anchor Recreation Facility at 33483 Lake Road

                Extended Care Options (additional fee will apply):
                              Early Drop Off: 8:00-9:00am, $20 per week @ Anchor Recreation Facility at 33483 Lake Road
                              Stay & Play: 4:00-5:30pm, $25 per week @ Anchor Recreation Facility at 33483 Lake Road
                              Note:  You can only register for before or after care if you are registered for camp. Before/Aftercare options will be open until June 2.

NOTE:  If a week is full when you go to register, please sign up for the FREE waitlist.  We do get families who cancel closer to the time full payment is due.  We will email the families on the wait list in the order they signed up if a spot opens.

Weekly Themes & Field Trips: 
(Field Trips Subject to Change)

Week 1: June 16 – 20 – Paws, Hooves, and Claws:  Animal Planet Week!
An immersive week of learning about animals big and small, capped off with trips to a zoo and a working farm. Along the way, campers will participate in interactive games and activities that bring animal behaviors and habitats to life.
Field Trips:  W 6/18 – Majestic Meadows, F 6/20 – Akron Zoo

Week 2: June 23 – June 27 – Teamwork and Triumph: A Sports Adventure!
A week of action-packed fun exploring sportsmanship, teamwork, and athletic skills. Highlights include multi-sport activities and skill-building challenges. Campers will also enjoy friendly competitions and team-based games designed to inspire confidence and camaraderie.
Field Trips:  W 6/25 Lake County Captains Baseball Game,  F 6/27 TBD

No Camp the week of July 4^th

Week 3: July 7-11 – Galactic Wonders and Mind-Bending Marvels!
This theme captures the awe of exploring the universe in a planetarium and the intrigue of illusions, blending cosmic discovery with the mysteries of perception. Campers will also engage in hands-on activities like building model rockets and experimenting with optical illusions to uncover how science shapes our understanding of reality.
Field Trips:  W 7/9 Canton-McKinley Planetarium  F 7/11 Museum of Illusion

Week 4: July 14 – 18 – Christmas in July: Holiday Cheer Under the Sun!
Get ready for a festive week filled with holiday cheer in the heart of summer! Campers will celebrate the magic of Christmas with a sunny twist, featuring creative crafts, joyful games, and delicious treats.
Field Trips:  W 7/16 Winterhurst, F 7/18 Castle Noel

Week 5: July 21 – 25 – Soak Up the Fun: Water Week Celebration
Get ready to soak up the fun during this action-packed Water Week! Campers will beat the heat with water games, balloon tosses, and creative crafts. A visit to a splash pad will let them splash and play to their hearts' content, and the exciting cardboard boat race at the pool. To top it all off, campers will enjoy an End-of-Summer Picnic filled with food, games, and special memories to bid summer farewell!
Field Trips:  W 7/23 Amherst Splash Pad and F 7/25 End of the Summer Splash Party at Weiss Field or Bleser Park.


MORE INFO:
Please review our NEW CAMPER HANDBOOK (Coming Soon) for more detailed information.

ONLINE CAMPER PACKET:  Coming Soon!  Must be filled out 2 weeks prior to camp so that we may view it.

Do the above fees include the cost of field trips? 
Yes, they do! Should your child not attend a field trip for any reason, we cannot issue you a refund. Final camper counts are sent out to the organizations we visit well in advance. Additionally, if you opt out of a field trip you will not be permitted to attend camp that day as all staff attend every field trip.
 
Refund Policy: 100% refunds, minus any non-refundable deposits, will be issued if the registrant cancels their registration four or more weeks before the start of a class or program.  50% refunds, minus any non-refundable deposits, will be issued if the registration is cancelled less than four weeks before the start of a class or program. Refunds are not offered to registrants after the first day of camp 6/16 without written documentation of extenuating circumstances.

Camp Shirts:  For identification and safety purposes, camp shirts must be worn EVERY day. One FREE camp shirt is included for each week that you register for.  If you would like to purchase additional shirts for your convenience, please do so during online registration for $10 each.  These shirts will also be worn in the pool. They are high-quality 100% polyester dri-fit shirts.  If you have previous year's shirts that still fit and do not want additional shirts, please reach out to ALREC@AvonLake.org
 
SAVE THE DATE:  Meet & Greet - Monday, June 9th at 6:00pm at Anchor Recreation Facility at 33483 Lake Road.  Parents and campers are invited for a presentation to learn more about camp and meet the teachers and counselors.  Camp t-shirts will be available for pickup.  If you cannot attend the Meet & Greet, your shirt can be picked up on the first day of camp.

COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING:
Our Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program is designed for pre-teens and teens who have aged out of our summer camp program and are ready to take on the new challenge of helping our teachers and staff facilitate summer camp.  Up to a total of 5  pre-teens/teens ages 11 - 16 per session will be enrolled in the program.  Preference will be given to applicants who have been enrolled in our summer camp in the past.