FREE 2023 SUMMER THEATER, SPORTS AND STEAM CAMPS

Make this summer a time of fun, adventure, and discovery for your child or young teen by enrolling them in free, high-quality summer camps sponsored by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lorain County and made possible through the generous funding of the Stocker Foundation and Lorain County Job and Family Services and the Lorain County Commissioners. Each camp is designed to bring out your child’s best, building on their interests in theater, sports, or STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math – plus reading!)

All camps, regardless of their themes, are packed with project-based learning and a hands-on approach to help prevent summer learning loss; field trips to build their sense of adventure; and fun opportunities to enjoy the company of other campers and grow and display their talents. Plus, youth will be provided a nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack. Positive youth development including social and emotional learning activities will be emphasized. Moreover – this is NOT LIKE SCHOOL! The days are designed to be FUN, with opportunities to get outside and enjoy the summer weather.

“We are thrilled to be able to provide these very high-quality free camp opportunities to Lorain County children and youth,” said BBBSLC President and CEO Holly Brinda. “These camps are designed to be fun, educational, and healthy alternatives to keep our kids engaged and learning this summer.”

Camp participants will be in good hands, with BBBSLC degreed child professionals and our summer staff that includes working and retired certified teachers and college students studying to be social workers and educators. Camp locations include BBBSLC headquarters in Lorain, West Park Recreation Center in Elyria, and Workshop Players Theatre in Amherst – in addition to a variety of field trip locations. All camps begin at 9:00am and run through 3:00pm, with before care and after care, and transportation, available upon request.

STEAM Camp is offered in eight one-week sessions from 9:00am – 3:00pm beginning June 12 and ending August 11 – with no camp the week of July 3 – 7. The camp is open to children and youth ages 6 – 15.

Theater Camp begins June 12 and runs through July 14, with no camp the week of July 3 – 7. The camp is open to children and youth ages 8 – 15.

Sports Camp is offered in four oneweek sessions and runs from July 17 – August 11, with no camp the week of July 3 – 7. The camp is open to children and youth ages 8 – 15.

Parents and guardians may register their children for up to two sessions of Sports Camp and two sessions of STEAM camp. For more detailed information about the camps and to preregister, please visit the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lorain County website at www.bigloraincounty.org or call (440) 277-6541. Registration is limited so please act now.