Summer Day Camps
What are Summer Day Camps?
Summer Day Camps are an educational opportunity for children in the grades K-6th that run during the summer. Each week of camp is themed and involves fun topics taught through hands-on activities and projects. The days are filled with awesome education and fun that will ignite a desire for more and build memories that last. Click our Camp FAQs below to learn more!
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Summer Day Camps run for 7 weeks each summer, with the first camp starting in early June. Each camp runs Monday through Friday. Participants can choose to attend the MORNING SESSION (9 am - 12:30 pm) only, the AFTERNOON SESSION (1:30 - 5 pm) only, or stay the full amount of time by attending the ALL-DAY SESSION (9 am - 5 pm). BEFORE PLAY CARE and AFTER PLAY CARE are available for an additional fee. During each camp day, participants rotate through learning and activity stations for maximum fun. Participants are divided into groups according to grade level.
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Morning Session Only (9a.m. -12:30p.m.): $165 per week
Afternoon Session Only (12:30pm-5pm): $165 per week
All Day (9am-5pm): $240 per week
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Yes. Our before and after care is a play care that is designed to give parents an extra ONE hour before camp begins and/or ONE hour after camp ends for those that may have time issues with dropping off and picking up participants. Our extra care times come at an additional cost.
Before Play Care (8am-9am): $35 per week
After Play Care (5pm-6pm): $35 per week
Before and After Play Care: $60 per week
Please note that doors do not open before 8am. We understand that parents sometimes run late for pickup, but please be respectful of our staff by letting us know. Additional costs may apply. Our extra care times are exclusive to families who have paid for the service in advance.
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June 8 - 12: Dinosaur Adventure Camp—Dynamic Displays
June 15 - 19: Wacky Science Camp—Edible Exploration
June 22 - 26: Creature Feature Camp—Wild, Weird, and Wonderful
***NO CAMP June 29—July 03***
July 6- 10: Space Exploration Camp—The Space Race
July 13 - 17: Aspiring Artists Camp—Art through the Ages
July 20 - 24: Crime Scene Investigation Camp—Caught in the Act
Jul 27 - 31: S.T.E.A.M. Camp—The S.T.E.A.M. of the Scene
Download the camp brochure for more details.
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Younger AFSC Campers:
are at least 5 years old by June 1st of the current Camp year. There are no exceptions to this policy. Children younger than 5 may attend our monthly Super Science Saturday program with a parent or guardian present the entire time. Click HERE to learn more!
are fully toilet-trained (close & lock door, use toilet without help, pull up undergarments & pants/shorts, flush toilet, wash hands).
can write their own name (This is important! FREE customizable name-writing practice sheets may be printed from HERE.)
can cut with scissors (This is important! FREE practice sheets can be found HERE)
acknowledge & follow instructions from a presenter/instructor
are able and willing to learn in a classroom setting
are able to spend the duration of the Camp session away from home and under the care of Camp staff.
are excited about exploring new ideas & are ready for a fun, structured, educational day camp experience!
Older AFSC Campers:
are ages 12 & under. There are no exceptions to this policy. Our Volunteer Program begins at age 13; click HERE if your 13-&-up child would be interested in volunteering as a Jr. Camp Counselor.
ARE RESPECTFUL OF PEERS AND TEACHERS/CAMP COUNSELORS
are able to self-regulate in a social setting
acknowledge & follow multi-step instructions from a presenter/instructor
are able and willing to learn in a classroom setting
are excited about exploring new ideas & are ready for a fun, structured, educational day camp experience!
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Summer Day Camps open for registration each year on February 15th for returning participants. Registration for new participants opens up each year on March 1st A $50 NON-REFUNDABLE registration fee is required for each camper.
Scroll down to our registration button below to fill out and submit your registration form and deposit.
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Campers will visit 4 stations throughout each session. Each rotation lasts 30 minutes. Camper attendance is monitored and recorded at each station. Rotations include:
Observe: Lesson time! Campers learn about the topic of the day & take notes in their Camp Journal. The lesson is often followed by a short video & will include DISCUSSION TOPICS. This station is for SITTING & LEARNING.
Create: ARTS & CRAFTS! Campers create a fun, expressive reflection of the week’s topic to be included in their Camp Journal. This station is MESSY. Campers will get their hands wet, sticky, and/or paint-covered!
Discover: Anything goes! In the Discover station, Campers may play an OUTDOOR GAME, conduct an EXPERIMENT, create an extra CRAFT, and meet ANIMALS on Wild Wednesdays. This station will get LOUD & MESSY.
Snack: Campers receive a boost of energy from a SMALL SNACK that we provide. PLEASE SEND a safe snack if your child has specific dietary needs. Your child may also bring a specific snack that they prefer. This station IS NOT LUNCH.
Campers will earn Rewards Stamps at each station by participating, answering review questions, completing projects, tidying up after themselves, and going the extra mile to help a peer or Counselor. Stamps are currency at our AFSC Programs Prize Shop! Camp Stamps may be spent at our Prize Shop ONLY during play periods, never at drop-off or during Lunch or Camp station rotations.
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During Play rotations, Campers will go outside for 30-minute supervised free play and may also spend their Rewards Stamps. Campers measuring 48” or taller may use this time to ride our Zipline if they have signed up for the Zipline add-on*
CAMPERS WHO ARE PICKED UP EARLY MAY MISS OUTDOOR PLAY ROTATIONS, PRIZE SHOP OPPORTUNITIES, AND ZIPLINE OPPORTUNITIES. THE ZIPLINE IS NOT AVAILABLE TO CAMPERS AT ANY OTHER TIME DURING THE DAY.
*Due to increasing operation & insurance costs, beginning in the 2025 Camp season, the Zipline feature will be an ADD-ON OPTION for Camps. The Zipline add-on will cost $10 per week, per Camper. If you sign our Zipline waiver and your child rides the Zipline, you will be charged the $10 fee even if you do not select the Zipline option when registering. A zipline release form can be found here.
Our Camps fill quickly! Spots are first-come, first-served. There are NO HOLDS on registrations. All Campers must be registered using our online Registration Form.
Please note the description (& disclaimer when applicable!) under each Camp theme & register your child with discretion. Every Camp theme may not be suitable for all children. Refunds are not issued for unfinished Camp weeks.
This could get messy! (And LOUD!) Campers should be prepared to get dirty, ooey-gooey, & wet, and should dress accordingly. Popping, buzzing, clapping, & bursting are all sounds Campers can expect to hear at Camp.
To register your child(ren) for Camp, an initial non-refundable $50 down-payment is required at the time of registration. You must pay your deposit or make your payment in full or your child will not be registered or added to our camp roster. All deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE. Down payments will be deducted from your total camp tuition balance. Tuition for each camp session will be due at the end of each week.
A $10-off multi-camp or sibling discount is available after the first full-price camp session. If you refer a friend and they attend camp, you will also receive $10 off your child's camp tuition!
Please click HERE to view our Camp Code of Conduct before proceeding. All Camp participants must adhere to our Code of Conduct. Campers who continually disrupt the program may be dismissed. Refunds will not be issued for unfinished Camp weeks.
Other Questions?
Contact us by email at info@akronfossils.org or by telephone at 330-665-DINO (3466).
Has your teen aged out of camp, but still wants to be involved?
Keep scrolling for more information on our Volunteer Camp Counselor Program. Must be at least 13 years old to volunteer.
Check out the video below for a sneak peek into the AFSC Day Camp experience!
Camp Volunteers Wanted
Has your child aged out of day camp but still wants to come back this summer? Our Volunteer Camp Counselor Program is designed for teens 13 and older who have transitioned out of camp and are ready to take the next step.
This program gives teens the opportunity to move from camper to role model in a supportive, supervised day camp environment. As volunteer counselors, they assist staff with daily activities, help mentor younger campers, and help create the positive, energetic experience they once enjoyed themselves.
Parents love this program because it helps teens:
Build confidence and leadership skills
Develop responsibility and teamwork
Gain valuable experience working with children
Earn volunteer hours for school and community requirements
Stay active and engaged during the summer
It’s a meaningful way for your teen to grow, give back, and stay connected to the camp community, all while being guided by experienced staff in a structured day camp setting. If your teen is interested, click the link below to apply.
Parent Testimonials