SUMMER DAY CAMP
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
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 4th
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.
Summer Camp Meet & Greet: Monday, June 9 at 6pm - Anchor Recreation Facility at 33483 Lake Road
Summer Camp Dates: Monday - Friday, June 16 - July 25 (no camp June 30 - July 4)
SAFETY TOWN
Safety Town is an engaging educational program aimed at teaching children about various safety topics and skills applicable to real-life situations. It's tailored for kids entering kindergarten in the fall.
Each day features a different theme, covering topics such as traffic and pedestrian safety, stranger and drug awareness, bicycle and animal safety, home safety and emergency phone use, interactions with police, fire safety, school bus and seatbelt safety, as well as outdoor and water safety.
Safety Town takes place at Westview Elementary School, located at 155 Moore Rd. This safety education program is designed for children entering kindergarten. One of the primary goals is to help each child learn to state their full name, address, and phone number. Participants will receive guidance on how to protect themselves from strangers and meet the professionals who provide safety services in our city. They will also ride on an actual school bus and receive instruction on school bus safety.
A dedicated staff, including two certified teachers and several youth volunteers from the community, will be present daily to teach children about essential safety topics. Weather permitting, part of the day will be spent outdoors in a miniature town that features crosswalks, traffic signals, and sidewalks. Children will practice safety skills while riding supervised on kit cars. The remainder of the day will be spent indoors, focusing on additional safety lessons.
Safety Town sessions will proceed as scheduled, rain or shine.
Monday, June 9th – Friday, June 13th
8:30-10:30 AM
11:15 AM-1:15 PM
5:15-7:15 PM
Monday, June 16th – Friday, June 20th
8:30-10:30 AM
11:15 AM-1:15 PM
5:15-7:15 PM
Monday, June 23rd – Friday, June 27th
8:30-10:30 AM
11:15 AM-1:15 PM
Registration begins Wednesday, March 5th at 9am
Non-resident registration begins (if open spots) Wednesday, April 2nd at 9am
Registration Deadline Thursday, May 1st at 11:59pm
IMPORTANT: Please check your child's account to make sure their grade is listed as "PreK". If it is not, please email ALREC@avonlake.org in order to have it changed so that you may register for the program.
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.
Cancellations: All cancellations must be received in writing to ALRec@AvonLake.org. Cancellations received more than 4 weeks prior to the start of your session will qualify for a 100% refund. Cancellations received less than 4 weeks prior, but before your session begins, qualify for a 50% refund. Cancellations received two weeks or less before the start of the program will not be refunded.
TEEN LEADERS (Student Volunteers): Age 13 - 16
Application Link
Deadline to apply is Thursday, May 1st.
Schedules will be confirmed by Thursday, May 15th.
AVON LAKE THEATER CAMP
The Avon Lake Recreation Department is thrilled to offer the Avon Lake Theater Camp, created and directed by the talented Susan Vance-Koch.
This immersive camp provides an exciting opportunity for campers to explore their creativity across music, dance, theater, and visual arts. Over the course of the three-week session, participants will hone their skills and collaborate on a variety of artistic projects. The camp will culminate in a live performance at the Avon Lake High School Performing Arts Center, showcasing the campers' hard work and talent.
TENTATIVE DATES:
Session One:
6/9 – 6/27 Monday through Friday (3 weeks)
Ages 7-12 (as of 6/15/25)
Camp Location: TBD
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)
* Meet & Greet with Teachers & Staff on the first day right before your session: 8:45am - 9:15am or 12:45pm - 1:15pm.
Rehearsal/Performance Days: all sessions meet FULL DAYS 9:00 am – 4:00pm (6/25, 6/26 & 6/27 Only)
Avon Lake Performing Arts Center - 175 Avon Belden Road, Avon Lake, OH
Final Performance: Friday, June 27 at 3:00 pm
Session Two:
7/7 – 7/25 Monday through Friday (3 weeks)
Ages 7-12 (as of 6/15/25)
Camp Location: TBD
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)
* Meet & Greet with Teachers & Staff on the first day right before your session: 8:45am - 9:15am or 12:45pm - 1:15pm.
Rehearsal/Performance Days: all sessions meet FULL DAYS 9:00 am – 4:00pm (7/23, 7/24 & 7/25 Only)
Avon Lake Performing Arts Center - 175 Avon Belden Road, Avon Lake, OH
Final Performance: Friday, July 25 at 3:00 pm
Registration opens Wednesday, March 19, 2025 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 and pay in full for Session One: Wednesday, May 28 at noon.
Deadline to register and pay in full for Session Two: Monday, June 25th at Noon.
PRICING COMING WHEN LOCATION IS CONFIRMED.
**More Information Coming in February/March**