Fun Kids Summer Activities in Ohio

Summer is coming and parents start looking for summer activities for the kids. There are a number of fun
activities in the Greater Ohio area. From children's museums to summer day camps at the YMCA., there is
something to keep the little ones busy this summer. I did a search of children's summer activities and found
a bunch of interesting, fun things to do this summer. I just moved here to Youngstown, OH and I live with 3
kids so I am looking for some fun things to do with them this summer. So if you live here in Ohio, you may
want to check some of these places out:

For Youngstown,OH :

Mill Creek Metro Parks
Youngstown, Ohio
Wick Recreation Area (330)740-7114.

Mill Creek Park, located in Mahoning county, OH has over 4,000 acres of diverse lands. Recreation
activities include hiking, biking, boating, fishing, golf, tennis, volleyball, picnicking, cross country skiing,
sledding, and much more. There are walking trails and a beautiful waterfall area. They also have
paddle boats available for rent for $6.00. They also have many school programs available. Teachers can
call for information on what programs are available. Programs are free for Mahoning County Schools.

Mill Creek Park has two and three day adventure camps where kids can learn about plants and animals
through hikes, games and crafts. Registration is required. For information, please call Ford Nature Center at
330-740-7107.

The Wick Recreation Area opens at noon on Wednesday, March 25. Facilities opening are the batting
cages, Par 3 Golf Course, ballfields, playground, and volleyball courts. The tennis courts remain closed
due to construction. Their hours are 8am-until dark. Night games of golf, volleyball and batting cages open
from 8pm-11pm.

For more information, call the Wick Recreation Area at 330-740-7114.

Turner Hill Farm Riding Day Camp
Seasons Rd, Kent, Ohio 44240
Phone: 330-677-6900

Riding day camp opens June 8th and ends August 28th. Camp hours are Monday-Friday from 2pm-6pm. For

children ages 8 and above. Children will learn hand-on basic of riding and what horses eat and how to feed

them, along with other training as well. Camp Fee is $150.00 per week. Call for reservations.

YMCA Summer Down South Day Camp
Canton, OH
Phone: 330-580-4162

Summer Down South is a series of one week theme camps. Each session is 1 week long. Ages 6 yrs to 12
yrs. Cost is $76.00-$200 per week.

Activities include: Arts and Crafts, Basketball, Counselor Training (CIT), Field Trips, Hiking,
Nature/Environmental Studies, Team Field Sports, Recreational Swimming, Team Building.

Also available:Archery, Baseball/Softball, Boating, Camping Skills/Outdoor Living, Canoeing, Dance,
Drama, Drawing/Painting, Farming/Ranching/Gardening, Football, Language Studies, Leadership
Development, Music, Riflery, Skating, Soccer, and Tennis.

Children's Museum of the Valley
139 E. Boardman St. Youngstown, OH 44501
Phone: (330) 744 5914

Admission for adults is $5.00, children under 3 are free.
Hours of operation: Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, 12:00/Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Closed Sundays and Mondays
Parking in the USA parking deck on Champion St is $1.50

Open to school groups, for group discounts call (330) 744-5914

The Children's Museum Of Cleveland
10730 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44106
Phone: (216)791-7114
Open daily from 10am-5pm

Ages 1 - 12: $7, Ages 13+: $6
Under 1 yr is free
Parking is free

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
9990 Riverside Drive, Powell, OH
Phone: (614) 645-3466

Hours and Admission

Labor Day until Memorial Day weekend
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Extended hours on Wednesdays Only - June 25 through August 20
Open until 8 P.M.

ADMISSION RATES:

Ages 10-59
$12

Ages 2-9 & 60+
$ 7
Children under 2 Free

Parking $5.00

Resources:

http://www.millcreekmetroparks.com/
http://www.valleykids.org/
http://www.clevelandchildrensmuseum.org/
http://www.columbuszoo.org/visitor_information/