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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–14

Cleveland Metroparks Summer Nature Camps

Bedford · $150/week

Nature camps offering outdoor exploration, games, and crafts in various Cleveland Metroparks locations.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully and directs to the Cleveland Metroparks' Summer Nature Camps page, which includes information about the 'Sun & Moon Camp' as one of their offerings. The camp is a day camp program, with various themes and age groups, such as 'Nature's Superheroes' for ages 6-8 and 'Wilderness Survival' for ages 9-12. The Cleveland Metroparks system, as the operator, is a municipal parks organization. While specific Google reviews for 'Sun & Moon Camp' itself were not readily available, Cleveland Metroparks generally holds a high rating, with their main Google profile showing 4.8 stars from over 17,000 reviews. The website does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation or state licensing numbers for the camp, nor does it detail staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies. Social media handles found on the Cleveland Metroparks website are @clemetparks for Instagram and 'clevelandmetroparks' for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–14

Cleveland Metroparks Summer Nature Camps sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right outdoors/nature fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 6–14
  • Hours: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (T,W), 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (Th)
  • Address: Lost Meadows Picnic Area, Bedford Reservation, Bedford, OH 44146, USA
  • Phone: 216-635-3200
  • Cost notes: $150 for the 3-day session.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Cleveland Metroparks Summer Nature Camps

What ages does Cleveland Metroparks Summer Nature Camps accept?
Cleveland Metroparks Summer Nature Camps is open to children ages 6–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Cleveland Metroparks Summer Nature Camps cost?
Cleveland Metroparks Summer Nature Camps publishes $150/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Cleveland Metroparks Summer Nature Camps's hours?
Cleveland Metroparks Summer Nature Camps runs 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (T,W), 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (Th). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Cleveland Metroparks Summer Nature Camps?
Cleveland Metroparks Summer Nature Camps is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Cleveland Metroparks Summer Nature Camps provide lunch?
Cleveland Metroparks Summer Nature Camps does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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