CINCINNATI — Online registration for Cincinnati Parks’ summer camps opens Feb. 22 this year.

The camps allow ages 3-and-a-half and 15-years-old to explore in nature and learn from naturalists. The camps are held in local parks throughout the city, and the one-week adventures include daily hikes, live animal encounters, creative projects and more.

Camp schedules don’t include Juneteenth or Independence Day.

There’s a range of summer programs for different age groups.

Here’s when to register:

  • 10 a.m.: Nature Camp in the Parks & Discovery Mornings
  • 12 p.m.: Camps at California Woods, LaBoiteaux Woods and Trailside Nature Centers
  • Register here

For campers, here are the expectations:

  • Be toilet trained and able to use the toilet without assistance
  • Be able to stay with their assigned group with minimal reminders
  • Be able to navigate natural terrain including trails, hills and bridges
  • Engage appropriately in group activities and maintain self-control in social settings

Prices, guidelines, accommodations and more can be found here.