Summer Program

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Kids on Campus Summer Camp 2025 

When: Monday through Friday, June 16th through July 18th. 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM daily. We will not have camp on June 19th, June 20th, July 4th.

Where: Ohio University Main Campus in Athens, Ohio.

Cost: FREE!

Eligibility: All Kids on Campus programs give priority enrollment to economically disadvantaged families. See additional details below.

To Apply: Pick up an application from eligible school office staff. See application for return instructions.

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 April 18th.
  • Submit your application early as space is limited.
  • No applications will be accepted after May 16th.
  • We will mail notifications of acceptance mid-May.
  • If your child is not initially accepted, they will be placed on a waiting list.
  • Eligibility details are listed below. 

Primary Camp

This camp is funded by the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant.

Eligible Schools

  • Belpre Elementary
  • Millcreek Elementary
  • Nelsonville-York Elementary

Eligible Students

  • Current Kindergarteners
  • Current 1st Graders
  • Current 2nd Graders

Activities May Include (but are not limited to)

  • Arts & Crafts
  • Swimming & Outdoor Fun
  • Yoga
  • 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.

Eligible Schools

  • Alexander Elementary
  • Amesville Elementary
  • Belpre Elementary
  • Coolville Elementary
  • East Elementary (Athens City Schools)
  • Eastern (Meigs) Elementary
  • Millcreek Elementary
  • Morrison-Gordon Elementary
  • Nelsonville-York Elementary
  • The Plains Intermediate

Eligible Students

  • Current 3rd Graders
  • Current 4th Graders
  • Current 5th Graders

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 and the Paula Tolliver Appalachian OHIO STEM Fund.

Eligible Schools

  • Alexander Jr. High
  • Athens Middle
  • Belpre Jr. High/High School
  • Eastern Jr. High/High School
  • Federal Hocking Jr. High/High School
  • Meigs Middle
  • Nelsonville-York Jr. High/High School
  • The Plains Intermediate

Eligible Students

  • Current 6th graders
  • Current 7th graders
  • Current 8th graders
  • Current 9th graders
  • Current 10th graders
  • Current 11th graders

Activities May Include (but are not limited to)

  • Ziplining
  • College exploration
  • Fishing & Kayaking
  • Field trips
  • Swimming
  • Recreation

Questions? Contact Us

Phone: (740) 566-8543

Email: kidsoncampus@ohio.edu

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