Adventure Camp (Laurel School)
This camp teaches teamwork while offering pre-teens a chance to bike, sale and backpack over the 150-acre Shaker Heights campus. $660-$740, June 12-23, laurelschool.org
Cavs Academy (Various Locations)
Enroll your sports-loving young ones in one of several four-day camps hosted by the Cleveland Cavaliers to sharpen court skills and sportsmanship. $250, various dates, nba.com/cavaliers
Divinity YMCA Day Camp (Parma Heights)
This experience aims to be a kids' home away from home, with a curriculum in everything from arts to STEM. $190-$200,
June 5-Aug. 25, clevelandymca.org
My Adult and Me (Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation)
This guardian-child camp provides comfort — also hiking, playing and crafting — for the little ones. $100, July 11-13, clevelandmetroparks.com
Sky High Adventure (Gilmour School) This all-day, adrenaline-filled adventure gives the ninja experience with zip lines and rope climbs. Gather up your courage and take the leap. $400, June 12-16, gilmour.org
Teen Paddlesports Wind and Waves Camp (Garfield)
Traverse winding rivers and open waters on watercrafts, during this Metroparks camp. $165, June 28-30, clevelandmetroparks.com