Morning Motion: 9:30-11 AM
Lunch: 12-12:30 PM
Afternoon Action: 1:30-3 PM
Junior Adventure Camp
The Kent Parks & Recreation Jr. Adventure Camp is designed with outdoor adventure in mind. We work with Kent State University's Adventure Center and Cuyahoga Valley National Park to plan an entire summer outdoors for your pre-teen! See trips and activities below. All filed trip costs are included and lunch is provided.
Location: Plum Creek Park, 590 Plum St, Kent, OH 44240
When: 8 Weeks - June 8th-August 7th (No camp June 19th & week of June 29th)
Time: 9 AM - 4 PM
Who: Campers entering 4th - 6th grades
Max Enrollment: 25 Campers per week
Registration Dates:
- Current KPR Kidz Club & Lil' Learners Preschool Members: 2/6/26
- Previous 2025 Campers: 3/2/26
- New Campers: 4/1/26
Weekly Cost: $175 Resident / $185 Non-resident
$5 discount per week for any additional siblings
Registration: $15 one-time registration fee
What to Bring: Campers should wear clothes and shoes appropriate for outdoor play and varied weather conditions. Lunch is provided, but snacks are encouraged. Please send campers with a water bottle, sunscreen, towel, water shoes, and a change of clothes.
| Week # | Weekly Dates | Theme | Field Trips |
| 1 | June 8-12 | Respect | Team Building, Pool Paddleboarding, Archery, & Pond Fishing |
| 2 | June 15-18 (Closed 6/19) | Confidence | Survival Skills, Pool Kayaking, & Climbing Wall |
| 3 | June 22-26 | Endurance | Campsite Management, Cardboard Regatta, High Ropes, Geology of the Ledges |
| 4 | July 6-10 | Selflessness | Disc Golf, Pool Free Play, Archery, Fossil Hunt |
| 5 | July 13-17 | Resilience | Nature Art and Music, Pool Battleship, Climbing Wall, Oak Hill Trail Sweep |
| 6 | July 20-24 | Dedication | Backpacking Lesson, Pool Football, Low Ropes, Forest Exploration |
| 7 | July 27-31 | Strength | Wilderness First Aid, Octopus Pool Kayaking, Cuyahoga River Kayaking, Historic Fishing |
| 8 | August 3-7 | Courage | Campfire Safety, Mother Duck Pool Paddleboarding, Wingfoot Lake Paddleboarding, Field Games |
Lessons in Adventure: KSU Special Guest: 9:30-11:30 AM
Lunch: 12-12:30 PM
Biking Trip to Katie's Korner: 1:30-3 PM
What to Bring: Bring your bike to camp for our bike ride to Katie’s Korner! ALL campers must be able to complete a 2 mile trip on their bike. Don’t forget your extra spending money for a sweet treat!
Water Activities: KSU Rec & Wellness Center: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch: 1 - 1:30 PM
Afternoon Action: 1:30 - 3:00 PM (Large group activity based on the weekly theme)
What to Bring: Water activities at Kent State to start the day, please send your camper in their swimsuit and don't forget a towel and change of clothes!
Morning Motion: 9:30 - 11 AM
Lunch: 12 - 12:30 PM
KSU Trip: 12:30 - 3:30 PM
What to Bring: KSU Adventure Center guided trips along the Cuyahoga River and Wingfoot Lake State Park! See KPR Camp Staff for more details on what to bring the weeks of 7/30 & 8/3
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Field Trip: Times Vary, see staff for more details
What to Bring: Campers are expected to come to camp on Friday wearing their camp shirt. Check in each week with camp staff for additional information regarding the CVNP field trip and if there are any special requirements.
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Kent Parks & Recreation
497 Middlebury Road
Kent, OH 44240
Phone: 330.673.8897