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

Hyde Park · $250/week

Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park II is a day camp offered by Cincinnati Parks, focusing on outdoor exploration and nature-based activities for children.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a 'Summer Day Camps Preview 2026' page on the Cincinnati Parks website, indicating that this camp is part of a larger municipal parks program. The page mentions various activities such as hiking, creek exploration, nature art, and games, suggesting a strong outdoor and nature focus. The camp is a day camp, and the owner type is municipal-parks. There is no specific information about ACA accreditation, state licensing, staff-to-camper ratios, or explicit mention of staff background checks on this preview page. Social media handles for Cincinnati Parks are @cincyparks on Instagram and 'cincyparks' on Facebook. Google reviews for 'Cincinnati Parks' generally show a high rating, often above 4.5 stars, across thousands of reviews, reflecting positive public perception of the park system as a whole, though not specific to this camp program. The page serves as a general overview for future camp offerings rather than a detailed current program description.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park II 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 II

What ages does Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park II accept?
Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park II 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 II cost?
Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park II 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 II's hours?
Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park II 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 II?
Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park II 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 II provide lunch?
Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park II 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 II compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Cincinnati?
Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park II 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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