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Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park III

Hyde Park · $250/week

Nature Camp In The Parks at Ault Park III offers day camp experiences focused on outdoor exploration and nature-based activities within Cincinnati's park sys...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a 'Summer Day Camps Preview 2026' page for Cincinnati Parks, indicating the camp is run by a municipal parks department. While the page mentions 'Nature Camp In The Parks' and Ault Park, it does not provide specific details for the Ault Park III iteration or current year's offerings. The website lists social media handles as @cincyparks for Instagram and 'cincyparks' for Facebook. The camp is a day program. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, staff ratios, or background check policies on this preview page. Google reviews for 'Cincinnati Parks Summer Camps' generally show positive feedback, with an average rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews for Cincinnati Parks as a whole, often praising the variety of activities and engaging staff, though specific reviews for Ault Park III are not readily available.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park III 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: USD. Financial assistance available.

Logistics

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

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

What ages does Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park III accept?
Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park III 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 III cost?
Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park III publishes $250/week for the standard session. USD. Financial assistance available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park III's hours?
Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park III 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 III?
Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park III 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 III provide lunch?
Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park III 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 III compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Cincinnati?
Nature Camp In The Parks - Ault Park III 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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