Summer Program
Summer Camp 2026
When: Monday through Friday, June 15th through July 17th. 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM daily. We will not have camp on June 19th, and July 3rd.
Where: Ohio University Main Campus in Athens, Ohio.
Cost: FREE!
Eligibility: All Kids on Campus programs give priority enrollment to economically disadvantaged families.
To Apply: Applications and flyers will be provided to schools before the end of March! Your child will receive a Summer Camp flyer from their school and applications will be available in the school offices of qualifying schools. More schools to be added soon.
Additional Information
- Breakfast and lunch are provided daily.
- Transportation to localized bus stops will be provided as available but is not guaranteed.
- You must submit a separate application for EACH child wishing to attend camp.
- The priority application deadline is May 8th.
- Submit your application early as space is limited.
- No applications will be accepted after May 18th.
- We will mail notifications of acceptance early to mid-May.
- If your child is not initially accepted, they will be placed on a waiting list.
Primary Camp
This camp is funded by the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers, The Paula Tolliver Appalachian OHIO Stem Fund and through private donations provided to Kids on Campus.
Eligible Schools
- Millcreek Elementary
- Nelsonville York Elementary
- Amesville Elementary
- Coolville Elementary
- Eastern Local Elementary
- More schools to be added soon!
Eligible Students
- K-3rd grade (Must have completed Kindergarten)
Activities May Include (but are not limited to)
- Arts & Crafts
- Swimming & Outdoor Fun
- STEAM learning
- Literacy & Math Enrichment
- Walking field trips
STEM Camp
This camp is funded by the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant and the Paula Tolliver Appalachian OHIO STEM Fund, and through private donations provided to Kids on Campus.
Eligible Schools
- Eastern Local Elementary
- Nelsonville-York Elementary
- Amesville Elementary
- Coolville Elementary
- Millcreek Elementary
- More schools to be added soon!
Eligible Students
- 4th-5th grade students
Activities May Include (but are not limited to)
- STEAM Career Exploration
- Robotics & Engineering
- 3-D Printing
- Field trips
- Swimming
Teen Camp
This camp is funded by the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant.
Eligible Schools
- Belpre Jr/Senior High School
- Eastern Local Middle/High School
- Federal Hocking Middle/High School
- Nelsonville-York Middle/High School
- More schools to be added soon!
Eligible Students
- 6th grade and up
Activities May Include (but are not limited to)
- Outdoor recreation activities
- College and career exploration
- Fishing & Kayaking
- Swimming
- And more!
Questions? Contact Us
Grover Center W139
1 Ohio University Athens, OH 45701
1 Ohio University Athens, OH 45701