Day Camps

Greater Cleveland’s quintessential day camp experience expands with extended coed week option and theme-based preschool camps.
For decades, University School’s Day Camp has been the place for boys to develop skills and forge friendships that extend well beyond the summer months. From morning swims to afternoon sporting competitions to on- and off-campus adventures – boys are learning, team-building, and having tons of fun over the six-week program. We now offer an extended seventh- and eighth-week option for younger boys and girls to cap their summer. Our youngest campers can join us for up to three weeks of day camp with adventures inside and outdoors that guarantee a unique journey of discovery. 
Our programs are designed to create an environment where our campers have fun and thrive!

List of 4 frequently asked questions.

  • Boys' Day Camp

    Boys, K - Grade 7

    Dates: June 10 - July 19
    Time: 9:00 a.m - 3:45 p.m.
    Location: Shaker Campus
    Tuition: $1,550.00

    In its 98th year, our Boys Day Camp proves good things do last! At camp, your son will learn teamwork, sportsmanship, athletic and non-athletic skills. We have a strong tradition of combining fun and educational activities for an unmatched summer experience. A big part of our success comes because we limit group size, and maintain a 6-to-1 camper-to-staff ratio! 

    We know boys, and we create an environment where they thrive. Campers swim twice each day (instructional and free swim). Younger groups have a focus on nature and the outdoors. The extensive indoor and outdoor facilities of the Shaker Campus provide the setting for these exciting, challenging, and fun pursuits. Field trips are recreational and educational. 

    Counselors are experienced teachers and college and high school assistants. Our assistants are chosen based on their accomplishments as students and leaders within their own schools, and many were former campers who want to give back to the program they loved as a child. The Boys Day Camp is a full six-week program open to US and non-US students. Because of the limit in group sizes, be sure to register early for this popular camp. No camp on 6/19, 7/4, 7/5.

  • Day Camp, Coed - Week Seven!

    Coed, K - Grade 3

    Dates: July 22 - July 26
    Time: 9:00 a.m - 3:45 p.m.
    Location: Shaker Campus
    Tuition: $285.00

    This camp is a coed, week-long extension of our popular Day Camp. Activities include traditional camp games, swimming, hiking, sports, and much more! Get creative with art activities using recyclable materials, have fun with science experiments, or work in the vibrant Shaker Campus garden! The highlight of the week is a visit to the Hunting Valley Campus for canoeing and outdoor activities. Debra Sterling, a veteran summer camp counselor, will run this camp.

  • Day Camp, Coed - Week Eight!

    Coed, K - Grade 3

    Dates: July 29 - August 2
    Time: 9:00 a.m - 3:45 p.m.
    Location: Shaker Campus
    Tuition: $285.00

    This camp is a coed, week-long extension of our popular Day Camp. Activities include traditional camp games, swimming, hiking, sports, and much more! Get creative with art activities using recyclable materials, have fun with science experiments, or work in the vibrant Shaker Campus garden! The highlight of the week is a visit to the Hunting Valley Campus for canoeing and outdoor activities. Debra Sterling, a veteran summer camp counselor, will run this camp.

  • Super Summer Preschool Camp

    Boys, Age 4 by June 4 and potty-trained

    Dates: June 10 - 14, June 17 - 21, June 24 - June 28
    Time: 9:15 - 11:45 a.m.
    Location: Shaker Campus
    Tuition: $175 or $150 per week; or $450 for all 3 weeks

    This camp is designed to engage pre-kindergarten boys in a creative and stimulating environment using US’s theme-based curriculum. Weekly explorations will guarantee a unique journey of discovery! These camps are directed by US teacher Ellen Rothfusz. 

    Week 1: Amazing Metamorphosis Exploration
    Dates: June 10 - 14
    Tuition: $175.00

    Spend a week learning about the magical world of metamorphosis. Did you know that frogs and butterflies all go through this amazing transformation but what about dragonflies, grasshoppers, and spiders? Join us as we explore these amazing creatures and their world in nature.

    Week 2:  Explore The Animals of the Night Sky
    Dates: June 17 – 21
    Tuition: $150.00

    Join us on a camp adventure to explore the animals of the night sky. Campers will build tents, and enjoy s’mores while learning about the many animal constellations that make up the “zoo in the sky” at night. No camp on June 19.

    Week 3: Bug Detectives
    Dates: June 24 - June 28
    Tuition: $175.00

    Hey, super sleuths! Grab your magnifying glasses and nets as we embark into the world of bugs. Catch crawling critters and use your detective skills to investigate their natural habitat and behaviors. Campers will use their imagination and knowledge of bug characteristics to create a bug of their own.

Questions? Contact summer@us.edu or 216.371.6809.

Shaker Heights Campus

20701 Brantley Road
Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122
JUNIOR K – GRADE 8
Phone: 216-321-8260

Hunting Valley Campus

2785 SOM Center Road
Hunting Valley, Ohio 44022
GRADES 9 – 12
Phone: 216-831-2200
University School serves over 850 boys in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 on two campuses in suburban Cleveland, Ohio. The School’s mission is to inspire boys of promise to become young men of character who lead and serve. Dedicated faculty, rigorous curriculum, and experiential programs foster intellectual, physical, creative, and moral excellence. University School is a diverse and inclusive community where each boy is known and loved. 
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