Camp Christopher

Located in Bath, Ohio, Camp Christopher offers residential and day camping experiences during the summer months as well as Family Camping (large families welcome) and camping for adults with disabilities. In addition, Camp Christopher offers an environmental education experience in concert with Catholic schools in the Spring & Fall which follows the diocesan graded course of study for 5th & 6th Graders. Camp Christopher is operated by CYO and Community Services of Summit County.
Day Camp at Camp Christopher provides a nurturing environment filled with fun and friendships that can last one week or all summer. Campers engage in a world of adventure as they discover their own skills and talents by participating in hiking, swimming, archery, canoeing, crafts, and more. Each week offers a new theme that makes every week something special and exciting. Youth who attend for multiple weeks gain confidence in themselves as they improve their mastery of new skills. For further information please contact: John Litten  or go the Camp Christopher Web Site at www.akroncyo.org

CYO SumFun

CYO SumFun provides children with disabilities ages 6-21 with the opportunity to experience 5 weeks of fun-filled activities such as swimming, field trips, arts & crafts, field games, and more. SumFun is a place to make new friends, increase self-esteem, and enhance social skills. Campers receive supervision and nursing care from a well trained staff of adults at a ratio not to exceed one staff member for every 3 campers. The cost of the program is reasonable, and Summit County residents may be eligible for a discount based on the sliding fee scale. Door to door transportation is available to most residents of Summit County. SumFun takes place in several locations around the county. Why not let your child begin making some memories this summer that will last a lifetime! For additional information contact: Tess Flannery or visit our website at www.akroncyo.org

CYO Day Camps

CYO Summer day camps are offered at three locations, Carmelita Hall at Parmadale in Parma, St. Joseph Parish in Amherst and the Center for Pastoral Leadership in Wickliffe.  The day camps offer a variety of programs that provide physical, intellectual and spiritual stimulation.  CYO day camps are for children ages 6 (first grade) to 12 (seventh grade).  All of the CYO day camps are accredited by the American Camping Association and are registered with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services as a day camp as required by law.  CYO day camps are operated by Catholic Charities Health and Human Services. For additional information contact:  Marilyn Scott

CYO Day Camp, Amherst is held on the grounds of St. Joseph's Parish. Campers spend time doing various activities which include:  swimming, hiking, sports, games, crafts, weekly themes, cookouts, campouts, singing, archery and much more.

CYO Day Camp, Parma is located at Carmelita Hall at Parmadale on W. Ridgewood Dr. in Parma. Campers have the opportunity to experience a traditional day camp experience in a fun, supervised atmosphere. Activities include: swimming, hiking, sports, games, crafts, weekly themes, cookouts, campouts, singing, archery and much more.

CYO Day Camp, Wickliffe is located on the beautiful grounds of The Center for Pastoral Leadership (CPL) in Wickliffe. Campers have the opportunity to celebrate summer, CYO Style! The program is traditional in nature. Activities include: swimming, hiking, sports, games, crafts, weekly themes, cookouts, campouts, singing, archery and much more.

In 2008, the CYO day camps are from June 16 to August 8.  For more information on CYO Day Camps, go to the Day Camp Web Site at: CYO Day Camping Home Page  

Camp Happiness

Camp Happiness provides summer day camp experiences to children and young adults ages 6-21 with cognitive and other developmental disabilities. We offer four different camp sites in the greater Cleveland area. Each camp site provides and enhances social, spiritual, recreational and educational opportunities. They enjoy arts & crafts, swimming and field trips each week. Camp Happiness is operated by Disability Services, a part of Catholic Charities Health and Human Services. The four day camp sites are:

Camp Happiness at OLA/St. Joseph Center ~ 2346 W. 14th St., Cleveland, OH, 44113 ~ in Tremont!  Campers at this site share in their daily activities with campers from Augustine Rainbow Camp.

Camp Happiness at Lakewood Catholic Academy ~ 14806 Lake Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107. Campers at this site enjoy time at beautiful Lakewood Park on Lake Erie as well as at Lakewood Catholic Academy.

Camp Happiness at Parmadale ~ 6753 State Rd., Parma, OH 44134. Campers at this site are able to enjoy time and share activities with the CYO campers just down the hill!

Camp Happiness at Center for Pastoral Leadership (CPL) ~ 28700 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe, OH 44092. Campers share activities on this beautiful 48 acre campus with the CYO campers!

In 2008, Camp Happiness if from June 16 to August 1.  For further information on Camp Happiness contact: Marilyn Scott

To register or for more information on both the CYO day camps and Camp Happiness, go to the website (clevelandcyo.org)

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Augustine Rainbow Camp

Augustine Rainbow Camp is a 5 week program which provides diverse day camping experiences in an inclusive setting at OLA/St. Joseph Center in the Tremont area of Cleveland. The Camp emphasizes inclusion of all people.  Rainbow Camp is for children ages 5 to 13 with and without disabilities, specializing in those who are deaf and hard of hearing.

In 2008, Augustine Rainbow Camp is from June 23 to July 25.  For further information on Rainbow Camp, call St. Augustine Parish at (216) 781-5530. For additional information contact: Gerry Kasper