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Camp-a-Palooza Camps

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION OPEN NOW! Some weeks filling up!


SUMMER 2025 CAMP SCHEDULE 

  • KONA ICE EVERY FRIDAY! 
  • Swimming at Clermont YMCA every Thursday! 
  • Field Trip every Wednesday! See trips below!
  • Gymnastics, ninja open play time!
  • Recreations Outlet play time on Monday, Tuesday and Friday!


OUR STAFF

Ask any camper! Camp-a-Palooza counselors are special people chosen for their compassion and love of children. And they’re just plain fun! The majority of camp staff are college–bound to college graduates. All are deeply committed to the care and development of each and every camper. We don’t cut corners in our training. Camp-a-Palooza counselors are American Red Cross CPR and Standard First Aid certified and attend courses in Character Development and Leadership Training.


MORE INFORMATION ABOUT

CAMP-A-PALOOZA CAMP DETAILS

  • 2025 SUMMER WEEKLY THEMES

    Week 1: May 27-30 - SUPERHEROES

    FIELD TRIP: Wednesday, May 28 - Sky Zone

     

    Week 2: June 2-6 - DISNEY WEEK

    FIELD TRIP: Wednesday, June 4 - Castle Skateland

     

    Week 3: June 9-13 - SPACE WEEK

    FIELD TRIP: Wednesday, June 11 - The Web

     

    Week 4: June 16-20 - WACKY WEEK

    FIELD TRIP: Wednesday, June 18 - Scene 75 Entertainment

     

    Week 5: June 23-27 - JUNGLE SAFARI

    FIELD TRIP: Wednesday, June 25 - Cincinnati Zoo

     

    Week 6: June 30-July 3 - CRUISE-A-PALOOZA

    FIELD TRIP: Wednesday, July 3 - Newport Aquarium

    ** No Camp on July 4th!

     

    Week 7: July 7-11 -  JURASSIC PARK

    FIELD TRIP: Wednesday, July 9 -The Main Event

     

    Week 8: July 14-18 -  MAD SCIENTIST

    FIELD TRIP: Thursday, July 17 - Cincinnati Children's Museum

     

    Week 9: July 21-25 - AROUND THE WORLD

    FIELD TRIP: Wednesday, July 23 - Laser Kraze In-House Field Trip

     

    Week 10: July 28 - Aug. 1 - CAMP OLYMPICS

    FIELD TRIP: Wednesday, July 30 - Eastgate Lanes Bowling 

     

    Week 11: August 4-8 - SPORTS EXTRAVAGANZA

    FIELD TRIP: Wednesday, August 6 - A1 Entertainment In-House Field Trip

     

    Week 12: August 11-15 -  CARNIVAL& CIRCUS FINALE

    FIELD TRIP: Wednesday, August 13 - A1 Entertainment In-House Field Trip

     

    **In-House Field Trips from our friends at A1 Amusement Rental include water slides, interactive light battle challenges, bounce houses, lifesize games and more!

  • 2025 CAMP HOURS & PRICING

    No add-on surprise costs! Includes all field trips, daily snacks, arts and crafts, gym time, Rec Outlet playtime and more! All inclusive!

     

    Summer Camp 2025 Rates:

    FULL DAY Camp Hours: 9:00am-4:00pm (Ages 5-12)

    DAILY RATE: $94 per day (2-Day Minimum)

    WEEKLY RATE: $384 per week 


    HALF DAY Camp Hours: 9:00am-1:00pm (Ages 4-12)

    DAILY RATE: $58 per day (2-Day Minimum)

    WEEKLY RATE: $235 per week 

     

    *Half-Day Campers do not have any field trips! Must do full day to go on field trips!


    HALF-DAY SCHEDULE INCLUDES:

    Gym time, Recreations Outlet play time, lunch time and themed crafts/games and activities! *Above activities are not guaranteed. Daily schedule is dependent upon KFT and Rec Outlet regularly scheduled programming. 

     

    Before/After Care:

    Before Care: 7:00-9:00am - $10 per week

    After Care: 4:00-6:00pm - $10 per week

  • DISCOUNTS

    Sibling Discount - First child pays full fare, Each additional child receives 20% off tuition.

     

    Bring A Friend Discount:  Bring a friend to a full week of camp (non-sibling, new to Camp-A-Palooza) and receive $50 off full day week of camp or $25 off half-day week of camp.

  • THE DETAILS

    AGES: Grades K thru 7th Grade

    (Child must be eligible for Kindergarten in Fall 2025)

     

    Pre-K able to register for Half-Day Camps!

     

    HOURS: 9:00am-4:00pm weekdays

     

    MORNING AND AFTER CARE:

    7:00-9:00am - $10 per week

    *Snack served and extra gym time!

     

    4:00-6:00pm - $10 per week

    *Snack served and indoor/outdoor games and fun!

     

    LUNCHES: Campers will bring their own lunches to camp!

     

    MINIMUM CAMP REQUIREMENTS:

    Campers should be able to do the following activities:

    - All aspects of personal hygiene by themselves (i.e. getting dressed, bathroom, etc.)

    - Able to communicate their needs to counselors

    - Able to work in a large group (15-20 kids) setting

  • WHAT TO BRING EACH DAY TO CAMP

    What To Bring Each Day:

     

    - Lunch! 

    - Comfortable clothes for active camp events

    - Shoes appropriate for running, jumping and playing

    - Water bottle (labeled with name)

    - An extra change of clothes  (for younger children)

     

  • SAMPLE SCHEDULE

    A sand dune in the desert with a blue sky in the background.

    8:45-9:15 - Check-In

    9:15-10:00 - Themed Game/Activity #1

    10:00-10:45 - Arts & Crafts

    10:45-11:30 - Gym and Foam Pit Fun!

    11:30-12:15 - Lunch

    12:15-1:00 - Themed Game/Activity #2

    1:00-3:00 - Recreations Outlet

    3:00-3:45 - Gym Time!

    3:45-4:15 - Check-Out

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  • LIT - LEADERS IN TRAINING PROGRAM

    Leaders in Training at Kids First Sports Center

    The Leaders in Training Program is a leadership development program designed to provide teens with the skills and knowledge to interact and communicate successfully with individuals and lead groups of all ages.

     

    For complete information, click here >>

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There's a lot to LOVE about Camp at Kids First. Your day is filled with sports of all sorts, fields trips, friends and tons of fun! Get a glimpse inside a day at Camp-a-palooza!

CAMP-A-PALOOZA STAFF

Maddie Bambauer

CAMP & AFTERSCHOOL Department Leader
MADDIE BAMBAUER

Maddie joined Kids First in May 2021 and stepped over to Kids First TOO to lead our camp department in Summer 2023. Camp has grown exponentially under her leadership and we are so blessed to have her. Maddie has a Special Education teaching degree and will lend itself to our Before/Afterschool Program we will be heading up in January 2025! 

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  • Cooper really enjoyed the time he's had a camp. I just wanted you to know that your counselors have been amazing. Cooper had a particularly great time with Cullan and Eric. He talked non-stop about how much fun and how awesome they were. This was his first time attending anything like this, so thank you so much for making this such a fantastic experience. Thanks again for such a wonderful experience!! We look forward to attending again next summer!

    - K.B.

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  • I wanted to let you know how much my son has enjoyed his time at Kids First this summer. He will be back for some more fun next summer! I also wanted to say thanks to you and your team for accommodating my older son (with some special needs) as well. I really appreciate the opportunity for him to be involved, though he is hard to persuade to participate in some things, it still means a lot to him and me that he can come.

    - S.A.

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  • I wanted to thank you overall for what a great job you've all done to put this camp together. My daughter usually takes a while to warm up to new things, but she LOVED her first day at camp. She couldn't stop talking about all the activities and can't wait to see what's next. I can't tell you what a relief it is to know that she is happy, trying new things, and in great hands.

    - S.Z.

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