Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 5–12 · $250/week
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Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park I

Hyde Park · $250/week

Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park I offers day camp experiences focused on outdoor exploration and nature education within Cincinnati's park system.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL is a news preview for Cincinnati Parks' 2026 summer day camps, not a current camp registration page, which limits the availability of specific details for 'Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park I' for the current year. The camp is operated by Cincinnati Parks, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The website mentions a variety of nature-based activities across different parks, including Ault Park, suggesting a focus on outdoor education and exploration. The Cincinnati Parks Facebook page (cincyparks) has a 4.6-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, and their Instagram handle is @cincyparks. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit mentions of staff background checks were found on the preview page. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Further research would be needed to find current year's program details, registration, and specific operational policies.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park I fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given outdoors/nature program.

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: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 5090 Observatory Cir, Cincinnati, OH 45208, USA
  • Cost notes: Non-City Resident: $250/week, City of Cincinnati Resident: $200/week. Shorter holiday weeks are pro-rated to $200/$160.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park I

What ages does Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park I accept?
Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park I is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park I cost?
Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park I publishes $250/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park I's hours?
Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park I runs 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park I?
Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park I 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 Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park I provide lunch?
Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park I 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.
How does Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park I compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Cincinnati?
Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park I is one of 22 outdoors/nature camps in Cincinnati that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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