Hiram House Camp
EST. 1896
Summer Day Camps
Dates you need to know:
- Registration for Returning Campers will be October 7th, 2024
- Open Registration for all campers will be January 6th, 2025
Discover the Best Summer Day Camp Near You!
Summer Camp Excellence
Our Summer Day Camp is the crown jewel of our camping program, providing children aged 6-12 from Northeast Ohio with an unparalleled opportunity to relish outdoor recreation, forge a deep connection with nature, and cultivate essential life skills.
Unforgettable Day Camp Experience:
Exciting Activities and Unmatched Fun:
- Thrilling Adventures from Archery to Climbing Wall
- Engaging Days: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m, with an optional overnight during the second week of each session.
Immersive Overnight Camping:
- Optional Thursday Night Stay
- Campfire Delights with S’mores
Sessions Tailored for Exploration
Diverse Hands-On Activities:
- Engage in Wildlife and Environmental Studies
- Unleash Creativity with Performing Arts and Camp Craft
Embrace Growth and Independence
Lifelong Skills and Teamwork:
- Foster Resilience and Healthy Living
- Building Independence and Strong Bonds
Your Unforgettable Day Camp Experience Awaits!
Join us and embark on the best summer day camp adventure near you in Northeast Ohio. Secure your spot now for an unforgettable experience filled with fun, exploration, and lasting memories.
2025 Summer Sessions
Session 1: June 9th – June 20th
Session 2: June 23rd – July 4th (Please see below for info on July 4th pick up)
Session 3: July 7th – July 18th
Session 4: July 21st – August 1st
Session 5: August 4th – August 8th (This is a 1 week session)
Also available before and after camp care. Click here for more information.
Camper Fees
Camper Fees – Please Note: Prices are for combinations of established sessions. Two-week sessions cannot be split.
One Session (two weeks): $885
Two Sessions (four weeks): $1,770
Three Sessions (six weeks): $2,655
Four Sessions (eight weeks): $3,540
Five Sessions (nine weeks): $4,030
Session 1 Only (One week): $490
Deposit: $100 per camper per session, applied to session fees.
Included with Camp Fees: Included with your registration fee, Hiram House will be offering 1 free limited edition camp t-shirt for each camper registered. This limited edition t-shirt will change every year so your camper can now collect new t-shirts over the years.
Daily healthy snacks at the CAMP CANTEEN is included with your registration. One day a week will be their ice cream day as well as their shopping day for camp souvenirs. Those days will be considered “premium days” in which you will need money in your Camp Canteen account.
Special Notes:
- Regarding Session 3, the PICK UP DAY for campers will be on the 4th of July at 9am. Campers will have their day camp overnight on July 3rd.
- This year, our 1 week session will be Session 5 from August 4th-8th. This year, the 1 week session will look different. THIS SESSION ONLY: will run from 9am-4pm daily. There will be NO OVERNIGHT during Session 5.
- If your camper DOES NOT sleep over for the day camp overnight, please remember that there is NO DAY CAMP the next day. All campers who spent the night will be picked up at 9am the morning after their campout.
Deposit: $100 per camper per session, applied to session fees
Refunds and Policies
Camp fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. In the event of a medical cancellation, $10 of the deposit will be kept as a registration service fee. There is a $20 charge for any non-sufficient funds checks. There are no pro-rated fees for campers arriving after the start of a session or leaving before its completion. There is a $10 fee for any change after registration. Hiram House is not responsible for any lost or damaged camper property during the camping season.
Daily Schedule
Monday – Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Each session our Day Campers can choose to campout with us the last Thursday of each session. Please refer to the Parent Handbook for more information. Please note that the pick up after the overnight is at 9:00 A.M. on Friday. Junior Day Camp will not participate in the overnights.
Please remember there is NO DAY CAMP on Friday after the overnight even if your camper DOES NOT spend the night. Campers leave that morning at 9:00 AM after the overnight. ONLY Junior Day Camp is running a full day.
Sample Camp Day
Each day will also include swimming. Activities will vary daily.
9:00 a.m. – Arrival
9:15 a.m. – Horseback Riding
10:15 a.m. – Free time – Sports & Games
11:15 a.m. – Canoeing
12:15 p.m. – Lunch
1:15 p.m. – Swimming
2:15 p.m. – Free time – Creek Hike
3:15 p.m. – Pack-up, Assembly
4:00 p.m. – Departure
Camp Canteen
Included with your registration will be healthy snacks that campers can get at the Camp Canteen each day. For 2 week sessions, the first Friday will now be ICE CREAM DAY and the second Wednesday will be SOUVENIR SHOPPING and ICE CREAM DAY. All other days campers will receive a choice of a healthy snack. For the 1 week session, ICE CREAM DAY and SOUVENIR SHOPPING will be on that Wednesday.
Ice Cream Day and Shopping will be considered PREMIUM DAYS in which a camper will need money on the Camp Canteen Account.
Camp Canteen money must be deposited into the camper’s account prior to their visit thru your CampBrain account. DO NOT SEND MONEY WITH YOUR CAMPER. Cash will not be accepted at the Canteen. You will be notified of any balance in your child’s account at the end of the summer and it can be refunded.
Supervision
Our program staff is under the supervision of a qualified director and maintains an 8:1 ratio for Summer Day Camp. Summer staff consists of many college and senior high school students with experience or interest in child development. Staff are required to participate in an intensive five-day in-residence training prior to the start of camp. Group counselors supervise and lead each camper group. Specialists guide activities such as climbing wall, archery, etc.
Forms
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At Hiram House Camp, we believe diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of a flourishing camp experience. Hiram House Camp empowers positive change in the world when youth and adults of all backgrounds, beliefs, identities, and abilities are valued and actively engaged in camp and camp leadership. Together, we strive to create an expansive and inclusive camp community that is open and promotes equity across a diversity of ideas, experiences, perspectives, and voices.
Gender Diversity and Inclusion at Hiram House Camp
Hiram House Camp values and celebrates all campers and staff, including those who are members of the LGBTQ+ community. Hiram House Camp has welcomed campers and staff who are part of the lesbian, gay, and bi communities for many years, as well as trans and nonbinary campers.
Housing
Trans and gender-diverse campers are welcome in any cabin. While we will continue to refer to the “girls cabin” and “boys cabin,” all cabins are inclusive of trans and nonbinary campers. Specifically…
The girls side welcomes cisgender girls (assigned female at birth and identify as female), trans girls (assigned male at birth and identify as female), trans boys (assigned female at birth and identify as male), and nonbinary campers (assigned either male or female at birth and identify as neither or both male and female).
The boys side welcomes cisgender boys (assigned male at birth and identify as male), trans girls (assigned male at birth and identify as female), trans boys (assigned female at birth and identify as male), and nonbinary campers (assigned either male or female at birth and identify as neither or both male and female).
Prior to arrival at camp, campers can indicate at registration their gender identity which will help us assign their living quarters while at camp. If they want to switch cabins after arriving at camp, Camp Directors will help make new arrangements according to which cabin serves them best. Depending upon a camper’s comfort level, parents will not always be notified if their camper switches cabins.
In keeping with our prior policies, families will not be notified of the names, medical histories, or any other personal information about their child’s cabin mates before, during, or after their session.
Changing and Bathrooms
All cabins have lockable bathroom stalls and a shower/changing room with private curtains. Campers and Counselors will be encouraged to use a private changing space and are required to use it during full changes. Public nudity will not be permitted in any cabin.
Gender Inclusive Bathrooms are located in Rotary Cabin, Fire Station and Taylor Hall Dorm Hallway. Men’s and Women’s restrooms will continue as is in the Dining Hall.
Gender Expression
Hiram House Camp believes there is no “right way” to be a girl or boy and encourages all campers to be themselves regardless of cabin or day camp group. Campers may wear whatever makes them comfortable; no campers will be expected to dress “like a girl” or “like a boy.” There remains no dress code at Hiram House, except that clothing may not include references to drugs, alcohol, sex, profanity, or other slogans or images that may be threatening or offensive to others.
Names and Pronouns
Hiram House Camp Staff and Campers will respect and use the names and pronouns that correspond with how they introduce themselves. If a camper or staff chooses to use a different name or pronouns than those listed on their registration form, we will use the name and pronouns campers use for themselves.
Counselors and Staff
Hiram House Camp Counselors are assigned to cabins or day camp groups based on gender identity—and always have been. All Staff undergo a thorough background checks and professional training, including sessions on child sexual abuse prevention, supervision, bullying, and how to care for campers of all gender identities.
Will I be notified if a trans camper is in my child’s cabin or group?
No. In keeping with our prior policies, families will not be notified of the names, medical histories, or any other personal information about their child’s cabin mates before, during, or after their session.
Will I be notified if my camper has a trans Counselor?
No. In keeping with our prior policies, families will not be notified of the names, medical histories, or any other personal information about their child’s Counselors before, during, or after their session. All Staff undergo background checks, a week long pre-camp training including training on child sexual abuse prevention and how to care for campers of all gender identities.
Will the inclusion of trans or gender diverse campers take away from my camper’s experience?
Not at all! Creating a tight-knit community within each cabin remains the cornerstone of the Hiram House Camp experience. We will continue to train Counselors that there are many ways to identify and express ourselves, and all identities and self-expressions will be accepted and celebrated in all camp groups and cabins—as they always have been at Hiram House.
Will Campers and Counselors discuss gender identity at camp?
Maybe! It’s difficult to predict what topics of conversation will arise as campers and Counselors share about their lives. We do not have any kind of gender identity curriculum, but if gender identity comes up in conversation, we do not feel it is off limits, just as race, ethnicity, religion, and other topics are not off limits when discussed with respect and authenticity. Counselors receive training on how to lead age-appropriate conversations, prevent and respond to bullying, and (if necessary) refocus everyone’s attention toward camp.
Do other camps have policies like these?
Yes! Hiram House is accredited by the American Camp Association, a national organization that sets standards for health, safety, and program quality for over 2,400 camps across the nation. The American Camp Association provides guidance for working with gender diverse campers.