When school is out – Museum Camps are in!

Explore science, technology, history and the arts through creative activities and games at Cincinnati Museum Center’s fun and educational Museum Camps. Whether there’s a day or a week off from school, there’s a camp for that.

What’s included?

All camps include an afternoon snack and days full of exciting educational activities, including science experiments, crafts, group projects, games and more!

2023 Summer Museum Camps
2023 Offsite Camps
Cancellation Policy

There is a $50 processing fee for cancelling 15 or more days in advance of the first day of camp. There will be a $100 fee if you inform us 7 to 14 days before the first day of camp. 25% of your camp registration will be refunded if you inform us fewer than 7 days in advance; No refund is given after the first day of camp.

To cancel, please call (513) 287-7001. A refund will be issued to the same credit card used to register for camp. Please have the card in hand when calling to cancel.

“My daughter had a great time. When we dropped her off after the first day, she ran right up to her counselors and fellow campers. It was obvious that she was comfortable and felt safe there."

Registration

Mark your calendars! Camp registration opens soon!
Members: February 1 at 8:30 a.m.
Non-Members: February 15 at 8:30 a.m.

Please note, Museum Camps will only be available for purchase online for 2023. Sales of each camp will end at noon the Friday of the work week prior to the camps’ start date.

Members
Make sure you are logged in to get the special Member price.

Be sure your Membership is active through August and renew before purchasing camps to make the camps purchasing process even easier! An active Membership through the dates of camp is required to get the Member discount.

Questions

If you have questions or would like more information, please call (513) 287-7001 or email camps@cincymuseum.org.

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“Whistle-Blowing” Policy

Pricing

Summer Camps are sold by the week.

5-Day Camps: Members: $285; Non-members: $310
4-Day Camps: Members: $235; Non-members: $260
5-Day Premium Camps*: Members: $335; Non-members: $360
4-Day Premium Camps*: Members: $285; Non-members: $310

Hours

Camps will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Check-in: Camper drop off is from 8:45 to 9:15 a.m.
Check-out: Camper pick up is from 3:45 to 4:15 p.m.

Locations

Museum Camps will take place at 3 locations around our region:

Cincinnati Museum Center
1301 Western Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45203

Cincinnati Observatory
3489 Observatory Pl
Cincinnati, OH 45208

Blue Ash Recreation Center
4433 Cooper Rd
Blue Ash, OH 45242

Grade Bands

Campers are eligible for the grade they will be entering in Fall 2023.

Permission Forms (Required)

To take part in Museum Camps, you will need to fill out a permission form.

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