Youth Programs

AVON LAKE SUMMER CAMP

Are you looking for a fun, active, inspiring and educational environment for your children this summer? Look no further! Avon Lake Summer Camp is a convenient and fun way for your children to stay active in the summer months.  At camp, we will spend most of our time outdoors walking our city visiting our parks, library, pool and on exciting field trips. We incorporate a healthy mix of art, nature and movement! Explore a new integrated theme each week! Our camp program allows you to be confident in the care that your children are getting as it is run by certified teachers and staff that are all CPR and first aid certified.

Registration opens Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 9am for Avon Lake residents.  Non-residents registration opens Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 9am. Space is limited so reserve your spot today! Non-refundable deposit of $75 per week due at time of registration. 

Cost per child:  $275 resident/$300 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).

NEW 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 6/15/2023.  Five-year olds who have completed kindergarten may be considered. Please reach out to ALREC@avonlake.org prior to the start of registration.

Location: Erieview Elementary School (32630 Electric Blvd) will be our base camp and pick up/drop off location.  However, we will spend time at many satellite locations including the Ellen Trivanovich Aquatic Center, Avon Lake Public Library, and Bleser Park. Field trips will take place most often on Wednesdays and Fridays. Camp transportation will be mostly on foot with camp staff supervision and with Avon Lake school buses for the field trips. 

Times:    Summer Camp 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
                              Drop Off: 8:45-9:15am @ Erieview Elementary
                              Pick Up: 3:30-4:00pm @ Erieview Elementary

                Extended Care Options (additional fee will apply):
                              Early Drop Off: 8:00-9:00am, $20 per week @ Erieview Elementary
                              Stay & Play: 4:00-5:30pm, $25 per week Erieview Elementary

Weekly Themes & Field Trips: 

More details coming soon including field trip locations!  (Field Trips Subject to Change)

Week 1: June 12 – 16 – Party On!
Week 2: June 19 – 23 – Full STEAM Ahead
Week 3: June 26 – June 30 – Animal Antics
No Camp the week of July 4th
Week 4: July 10 – 14 – We’ve Got Game!
Week 5: July 17 – 21 – Soakin’ Up Summer!

 

SAFETY TOWN

Safety Town is an interactive educational program that is designed to educate children on a variety of safety topics and techniques that can be utilized in real life situations.  The program is designed for children entering kindergarten in the fall.
 
A daily theme can include but is not limited to traffic and pedestrian safety, stranger and drug safety, bicycle and animal awareness, home safety and emergency telephone use, police interaction, fire safety, school bus and seatbelt safety, and outdoor and water safety.
 
Safety Town takes place at Westview Elementary School located at 155 Moore Rd.  This safety education program is offered to children entering kindergarten.  One important goal is for each child to be able to state their full name, address and phone number. Participants will receive instruction on how to protect themselves from strangers, and meet the people who provide safety services to our city.  They will ride on an actual school bus, and receive instruction on school bus safety.
 
A staff consisting of two certified teachers and several youth volunteers from our community will be present daily to help the children learn about important safety issues.  The children will spend part of their day outdoors (weather permitting) learning how to stay safe in a miniature town that includes crosswalks, traffic signals, and sidewalks. They will ride around their town on kit cars with supervision from our staff. 
 
Monday, June 12 – Friday, June 16          
8:30-10:30 AM
11:15 AM-1:15 PM
5:15-7:15 PM    
        
Monday, June 19 – Friday, June 23          
8:30-10:30 AM
11:15 AM-1:15 PM
5:15-7:15 PM 
            
Monday, June 26 – Friday, June 30
8:30-10:30 AM
11:15 AM-1:15 PM
5:15-7:15 PM 

Registration begins Monday, March 6th at 9am
Non-resident registration begins Monday, April 3rd at 9am
Registration Deadline Monday, May 8th at 11:59pm

We cannot allow late registration due to program preparation time so please be sure to register on time. 

Registration Resident Fee: $60.00 per child per week session. 
Registration Non-Resident Fee: $70.00 per child per week session. 

Classes are restricted to a maximum of 27 participants.  The strict class size limitations have been set in order to safely and efficiently run Safety Town so that each child benefits from the training. Each safety town session runs for 5 days, two hours per day.

 

AVON LAKE THEATER CAMP

The Avon Lake Recreation Department is excited to present the third summer of Theater Camp (formerly known as Avon Lake Fine Arts Camp).  Led and created by the talented Susan Vance-Koch.
 
The Theater Camp will be an all-encompassing arts experience where campers will be encouraged to explore their creative talents in music, dance, theater and visual arts.  At the end of the three-week session, campers will perform on stage at the Avon Lake High School Performing Arts Center.
 
Session One: “Magical Mystery Tour” 
Campers will be experiencing many adventures while traveling through time after discovering a magical music time machine!  Campers will be creating their own show by writing the script, choosing the music, acting, singing, dancing and painting the props and scenery.  They will all participate in all of the aspects of theater while having a wonderful time discovering their unique creative talents and making good friends.
 
6/12 – 6/30 Monday through Friday (3 weeks)
Ages 7-12 (as of 6/15/23)
Camp Location:  Anchor Recreation Facility - 33483 Lake Road, Avon Lake, OH 
Monday – Friday (3 weeks)
Morning Session: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Afternoon Session: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Full Day 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (with 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm stay and play w/ you-pack lunch)
 
Rehearsal/Performance Days: all sessions meet 9:00 am – 4:00pm (6/28, 6/29 & 6/30 Only)
Avon Lake Performing Arts Center - 175 Avon Belden Road, Avon Lake, OH
Final Performance: Friday, June 30 at 3:00 pm


Session Two: “Lost in Space”
What an adventure campers will have creating a musical drama about the mysteries of outer space!  Campers will be creating their own show by writing the script, choosing the music, acting, singing, dancing and painting the props and scenery.  They will all participate in all of the aspects of theater while having a wonderful time discovering their unique creative talents and making good friends.
All astronauts and aliens welcome!
 
7/17 – 8/4 Monday through Friday (3 weeks)
Ages 7-12 (as of 6/15/23)
Camp Location:  Anchor Recreation Facility - 33483 Lake Road, Avon Lake, OH 
Monday – Friday (3 weeks)
Morning Session: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Afternoon Session: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Full Day 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (with 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm stay and play w/ you-pack lunch)
 
Rehearsal/Performance Days: all sessions meet 9:00 am – 4:00pm (8/2, 8/3 & 8/4 Only)
Avon Lake Performing Arts Center - 175 Avon Belden Road, Avon Lake, OH
Final Performance: Friday, August 4 at 3:00 pm
 
Registration opens Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 9:00 am. Space is limited so reserve your spot today! Registration deadline is two-weeks prior to the start of each session.  Non-refundable deposit of $75 per session due at time of registration. Questions? Call (440) 930-4130.
 
Deadline to register for Session One:  Tuesday, May 30
Deadline to register for Session Two:  Wednesday, July 5

Camp Pricing:
Three Week Full Day
Resident $825.00 – that’s only $55 a day! (second sibling…$775) 
Non-resident fee $850.00 – that’s only $57 a day! (second sibling…$800) 
 
Three Week Morning OR Afternoon Session Only:
Resident $450.00 (second sibling…$400) 
Non-resident fee $475.00 (second sibling…$425)