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Summer Day Camp Descriptions

2013 Summer Day Camps

After completeing registration for Farm or Nature Camps, please complete and return this Day Camp Form at least 2 weeks before the first day of camp.

Registration
The Hamilton County Park District is will accept registration for all summer day camps starting January 2, except for the Horseback Riding Camps. Spring Break Horseback Riding Camp registration opens January 7. Summer Horseback Riding Day Camp registration opens February 13.

  • Early Bird Registration: Register by March 31 and pay the Early bird Price.  Pay the regular price if registering on or after April 1.  *Early Bird Pricing applies to all camps except Horseback Riding Camps.
  • You may register online. Space is limited and advanced registration is required.  All fees must be paid at the time of registration. Registrations are accepted on a first come, first-served basis.  Letters with specific camp information will be e-mailed prior to the start of the camp.
  • Any camp that does not meet a minimum participation requirement will be cancelled.  Every effort will be made to place a child in a similar camp.  All fees will be refunded is a camp is cancelled. Program Fees and Cancellation Policy
  • Camps are specifically designed for the age group listed.  We cannot accept children, including siblings, who are too young or too old for the camps.
  • A valid Hamilton County Park District Motor vehicle Permit is required to enter the parks ($3.00 daily, $10.00 annual)

Farm Camps
For more information on Farm Camps, call Parky's Farm at  (513) 521-3276 ext. 100.

Growing Up a Farm Kid Camp
Ages: 2 - 5
Location: Parky's Farm/ Winton Woods
Dates & Times:  June 3-6, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Sold Out
Call 513-521-3276 ext 100 to be placed on a waiting list.
Early Bird Price: $40.00 one complimentary parent or caregiver attendance required
Regular Price: $60.00 one complimentary parent or caregiver attendance required
Get close to the farm animals and learn with your toddler or preschooler.  Help with some simple farm chores, read stories, make crafts and play games.  One parent or adult caregiver is requested to stay, play and learn along with their preschooler. 
Please fill out the Pony Ride Permission Form for each child attending this camp.

Barnyard Friends
Age: 4 - 5
Location: Parky's Farm/ Winton Woods
Dates & Times:  July 8-11, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Sold Out
Call 513-521-3276 ext 100 to be placed on a waiting list.
Early Bird Price: $60.00
Regular Price: $80.00
Explore the farm while feeding the rabbits, planting the garden, riding a pony, making crafts, playing games and reading stories. Campers will have hands-on opportunities to discover and investigate in a safe, friendly, fun environment. This is a drop off program in which children learn about the farm with their peers and Parky's Farm staff. 
Please fill out the Pony Ride Permission Form for each child attending this camp.
Register Online

Pony Camp
Age: 4 - 6
Location: Parky's Farm/ Winton Woods
Dates & Times:      
Session A: June 11 - June 13 (3 days) 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Sold Out
Session B:  June 25 - June 27 (3 days) 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Sold Out
Session C: July 23 - 25 (3 days) 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Just Added!
Call 513-521-3276 ext 100 to be placed on a waiting list.
Early Bird Price: $70.00
Regular Price: $90.00

Discover the world of ponies and their friends as we learn how to care for them.  Brush and groom a pony until he shines!  Go for an assisted pony ride every day.  Play horsey games and make crafts.  This is a drop off program in which children learn about the farm with their peers and Parky's Farm staff. 
Please fill out the Pony Ride Permission Form for each child attending this camp.
Register Online

Farm Adventures
Age: 6 - 10
Location: Parky's Farm/Winton Woods
Dates:
Session A: June 17-21, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Session B: July 15-19, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Early Bird Price: $130.00
Regular Price: $150.00

Get ready for a week of exciting and enriching farm experiences!  Campers help care for our animals each day with farm activities including feeding the cows and chickens and grooming ponies.  There's time to explore the creek, hike in the woods, fish at the pond, and more.  This is a drop off program in which children learn about the farm with their peers and Parky's Farm staff. 
Register Online

Nature Camps
For more information on Nature Camps, call the Naturalist Department at (513) 521-7275, extension 240.

Awesome Animals
Ages:
  4 - 5
Location:  Sharon Woods
Dates & Times:  June 18 - 21, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Sold Out
Call 513-521-7275 ext. 240 to be placed on a waiting list.

Early Bird Price:  $80.00  
Regular Price:  $100.00

We'll explore and discover our native wildlife.  Bugs, birds, snakes and frogs are a few of the many animals your child will experience.  Listen to bird calls, feel a snake and touch a turtle on this woodland adventure.  A tasty snack will be provided.  Please notify the Naturalists of any food allergies prior to camp by calling (513) 521-7275 ext. 240.

Ex-Stream Explorations!
Ages:  6 - 9
Location:  Sharon Woods
Dates & Times:  June 11 - 14, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Sold Out
Call 513-521-7275 ext. 240 to be placed on a waiting list.

Early Bird Price:  $130.00
Regular Price:  $150.00

We'll meet some of the cool critters that call streams, lakes and ponds home; explore the creeks of Sharon Woods and get wet and wild with fun water games!  Crafts, animal encounters and outdoor fun abound so come join us as we celebrate the wonder of water!
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Habitat Explorers
Ages:  6 - 9
Location: Sharon Woods
Dates & Times:  August 6 - 9, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Early Bird Price:  $130.00
Regular Price:  $150.00

Get ready to go exploring!   Whether we are winding through forests or splashing through creeks, this camp will be full of adventure!   With magnifying glasses, bug boxes, and nets in tow, we will discover the creatures that call Sharon Woods home.  When we aren't out on the trail we will make crafts, play games, and meet a few live animals. 
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Creepy, Crawly, Scaly, Slimy
Ages:  8 -11
Location: Sharon Woods
Dates & Times:  June 25 - 28, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Early Bird Price:  $130.00
Regular Price:  $150.00

Scales and claws and slime, oh my!  Come explore the world of animals that may not be soft and fluffy but are lots of fun.  Join us as we check out their habits, habitats and meet some in person!   We'll make crafts, play games and take a look at the 'science of slime'. 
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Great Outdoors Camp
Ages: 8 - 14
Location: Winton Centre/Winton Woods
Date & Time:
Session 1: June 10-14, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sold Out
Session 2: July 8- 12, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sold Out
Session 3: July 22 - 26, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Call 513-521-7275 ext. 240 to be placed on a waiting list.
Early Bird Price: $260.00
Regular Price: $280.00

Five fabulous days in the park!  Enjoy the different outdoor experiences of Winton Woods and a visit to Miami Whitewater Forest.  Low ropes course, horseback riding, golfing, hiking, canoeing or kayaking, rock-wall climbing, wetland exploration and more!  The adventures are endless with the Park District!  Different experiences all day, every day. 
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You're All Wet
Ages: 8 - 14
Location: Adventure Outpost/Winton Woods
Date & Times: August 5 - 8, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sold Out
Call 513-521-7275 ext. 240 to be placed on a waiting list.

Early Bird Price: $160.00
Regular Price: $180.00

Cool off this summer at a camp that is guaranteed to get you wet!  Challenge yourself to all sorts of water activities including canoeing, kayaking, fishing, creeking and other water related activities.  We'll visit wetlands, catch aquatic critters and explore many water habitats throughout the Hamilton County Park District.
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Creekin' and Muddin'
Ages: 10 - 13  
Location: Sharon Woods    
Date & Times: July 30 - August 2, 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Early Bird Price: $150.00
Regular Price: $170.00

Get hands-on with some of the animals found in the Hamilton County Park District.   Catch crayfish at the creek.  Investigate insects under the rocks.  Learn what the bizarre array of animals tells us about the health of our streams at Sharon Woods.  Challenge yourself as we travel to Winton Woods for canoe instruction.  We will get an up close and personal look at our waterways by taking a canoe trip on the Little Miami River.
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Ultimate Challenge Camp
Ages:  10 - 14
Location: Adventure Outpost/Winton Woods
Dates & Times: 
Session 1:  June 5 - 7, 9:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Session 2:  June 25 - 27, 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Early Bird Price: $120.00
Regular Price: $140.00

It's a fast paced three-day adventure in Winton Woods!  Campers will be challenged with individual sports such as archery, golfing, rock wall climbing and kayaking.   You will also be challenged with team-building and partnered activities such as a low ropes course and canoeing.
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Canoe & Kayak Camp
Ages 11 - 15
Location: Adventure Outpost/Winton Woods
Date & Time: July 15 - 18, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Early Bird Price: $155.00
Regular Price: $175.00

This camp is all about paddling!  Join our certified ACA instructor and staff on a four day exploration into the world of water sports!  The first three days will be spent learning and practicing our skills on Winton Lake.  On the fourth day of camp, we will take a river trip to the Little Miami River. 
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Archery Camp
Ages: 12 - 17
Location: Adventure Outpost/Winton Woods
Date & Time:  July 9 - 10, 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Sold Out
Call 513-521-7275 ext. 240 to be placed on a waiting list.

Early Bird Price: $75.00
Regular Price: $95.00

Certified archery instructors will cover archery basics using a compound bow during this two day camp.  This program will cover basic instruction, with tournament style shooting and many fun archery games. 
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Survival Camp
Ages: 12 - 17
Location: Adventure Outpost/Winton Woods
Date & Time:  July 29 - 31, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sold Out
Call 513-521-7275 ext. 240 to be placed on a waiting list.

Early Bird Price:  $130.00
Regular Price: $150.00

Do you have the skills to survive in the wilderness?  Learn to create water "out of thin air", start a fire, build a shelter, create a snare and signal for help, just to name a few.  Campers will be provided with a fire-starter that will be theirs to keep after camp concludes. 
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Fishing Camps
For more information about Fishing Camps, call Lake Isabella at (513) 791-1663.

Hooked on Fishing Camp
Ages: 9 - 16
Location: Lake Isabella
Date & Time: July 22 - 26, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Price: $150.00
This camp covers topics for the beginning and experienced angler including fishing skills, fish biology, life skills, conservation and ethics. Cost includes lunch, bait, tackle box, and a rod and reel combo. All campers will receive some great fishing prizes. Please dress for the weather as this camp will be outside.  Sunscreen is recommended! 
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Horseback Riding Camps
For more information about Horseback Riding Camps, call the Winton Woods Riding Center at (513) 931-3057.

Spring Break Camps
Summer Day Camps

 
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A valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($10.00 annual; $3.00 daily) is required to enter the parks.