Get outside and have some fun at Geauga Parks’ Summer Camps

“Camp is exceptional.” “It was fabulous.” “Counselors were great.” “Rated over 9,000.”

With reviews like that, how could you not be tempted to sign your kid up for Geauga Park District’s Summer Camps?

Adventures include everything from biking and kayaking to fishing and sending rockets high into the sky. Plus, in the new year, camp adventures expand to the new Claridon Woodlands, which will serve as a base camp for all campers’ biking day and the older campers’ high ropes challenge!

“New locations for camp activities that are completed every year will also include kayaking at Bass Lake Preserve,” said Naturalist Karie Wheaton. “First day ‘Survivor-like’ activities will include a fire building challenge, a ring retrieval challenge and a scavenger hunt.”

Geauga Park District’s 6th annual

camps are offered in week-long forms for youth entering grades 5 through 7 the weeks of June 25, July 9, July 16, July 30 and August 6. A Junior Naturalist Camp will also take place the week of June 11 for this age group.

Week-long experiences for teens entering grades 8 through 10 will be the weeks of June 18 and July 23. Single-day X-Treme Adventures for the older kids will also be held July 2 and 5 (kayak challenge) and July 3 and 6 (high ropes challenge).

According to 2017 camp surveys, the majority of campers said they could recognize more plants and animals than they could before camp, and 100 percent of campers entering grades 5 through 7 said they enjoy outdoor activities more as a result of their camp experience.

Phone-in registration begins March 20 at 440-286-9516. Check bit.ly/ gpdcamps for fees, additional details and waiver forms.

7983 S. Wiswell Rd. Windsor, OH 44099

440-272-5275 campwhitewood1940@gmail.com Website: 4hcampwhitewood.com

For over 75 years, Camp Whitewood has been committed to fostering a safe, fun, engaging, and positive environment for children to learn and grow. Our goal is to provide highest quality Summer Camp experience at an economical price. At Camp Whitewood, we believe every child should be given the opportunity to experience the magic of Camp. As an American Camping Association accredited camp, Camp Whitewood is held to highest national standards for camping. Camp Whitewood is a safe and welcoming place for all children and we constantly strive to be a bully-free zone. Any child can attend Whitewood, regardless of 4-H membership.

PHOTO ALIENNA ARNOLD