The 2023 Camp Guide is Here!

Welcome to the City of Miamisburg Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camps. Nature awaits us this summer! We aim to provide a safe and fun atmosphere for every child. Campers spend each week participating in exciting activities and adventures, with amazing staff. Each program is designed with specific age groups in mind and counselors are dedicated to ensuring campers grow through positive experiences and opportunities. We believe Camp is important and look forward to an amazing summer!

Camp Mission

To provide a welcoming environment which allows all campers the ideal opportunity to have fun, grow, and foster lasting friendships

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Counselor Referral Program

NEW! Camp Counselor Referral Program – You give us your best your wallet gets a rest.

The Miamisburg Parks and Recreation Department is always looking for the best of the best when it comes to caring for your child(ren). If you know someone that is outstanding, loves to care for kids, have fun and is a positive person, please let us know. We would love to talk to them!

As a thank you for sharing their information you will receive a $150 credit to use towards camp this summer if they are selected to be a camp counselor.

By joining the summer camp staff at Miamisburg Parks and Recreation, counselors are able to gain experience with leadership development, working as a team, gaining an understanding of event/classroom planning, and build lifelong relationships with other summer staff members.

If you know of someone who you think would be a great fit, (after checking with them), click the button below to provide us a short detail of their contact information and one of our staff will reach out to give them more information.

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Camp FAQs

We offer a partial payment plan for summer camps. Enroll before March 30, and pay 50% of camp fees at the time of registration and the remaining 50% balance will be charged to the card used for payment on May 12. Partial Payment Plan options exist for online registrations only.

Campers will need a backpack with the following items;

  • refillable water bottle,
  • self-sustainable lunch,
  • change of clothes in case of a mess,
  • sunscreen that they are able to apply themselves,
  • hat to keep the sun off their face and
  • a positive attitude!

The cost of camp covers all supplies and attractions on the field trips. Please do not send cash or electronics with your camper.

Campers will need to bring their lunch and a refillable water bottle daily. Lunches should be kept cold on their own for warmer environments as camps move locations both inside and outside throughout the day depending on the activities planned. As camps get closer, individualized plans for camps will be sent to give more specifics on the day to day needs of the camp your child is registered.

Miamisburg Public School transportation and trained Miamisburg Parks and Recreation staff will safely transport your camper when needed to field trips, before and after care, Sycamore Trails Aquatic Center and when applicable off-site camp locations.

ePACT is a secure emergency network that we use to collect medical and emergency contact information electronically for summer camp staff to use. Not only does ePACT replace paper forms, but it gives us another way to communicate with your family in the event that an illness, injury, or general parent communication regarding camp activities is needed.

  1. When you register, you will receive an email to the account that you provide at registration.
  2. Open the email and click the link to start your child’s profile.
  3. Enter the required information. Be sure to have medical information, insurance, care provider contact information, allergies and medical history convenient as you fill out the fields.
  4. Add or edit approved pick up contact information for each camper.
  5. If you have previously registered on ePACT, it will ask you to confirm the information that was used or if changes are needed.

Camps are Monday through Friday unless otherwise noted, for example there is no camp on July 4th.

Full day camps typically run from 9am-3:30pm, half day camps run approximately 3 hours in the morning or afternoon.

See our Summer Camp Guide for details on specific information for individual camps!

This will depend on the camp your child is in! Please refer to our 2023 Summer Camp Guide to find where pick up/drop off will be for your camper.

Yes, the majority of our camps run from 9am to 3:30pm. We recognize that this can create challenges for family schedules, so we offer before and after care for most camps. Before care hours are from 7:30am to 9:00am and after care from 3:30pm to 6:00pm. Campers in before or after care will be transported to/from extended care to/from their enrolled camp. Please visit our Summer Camp Magazine (page 10) for more information on the before and after care program.

Practicing the 3 R’s

Respectful, Responsible and Ready

Respectful, Responsible, Ready! At Camp Miamisburg we will prioritize the 3 R’s: Respectful, Responsible, Ready!

Campers should be Respectful of others and their equipment, Responsible for their actions and their belongings, and Ready to participate and listen to instructors.

The 3 Rs make it easy for campers to remember the expectations we have while attending Camp Miamisburg. Miamisburg Parks and Recreation Department is committed to ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for all campers attending. This expectation is enforced in a fair and consistent manner. Individuals may lose the opportunity to participate in certain camp activities and guardians will be contacted if these expectations are not met.

Campers are expected to:

  • Take responsibility for their own behavior
  • Be courteous
  • Be respectful of others and their property
  • Cooperate with others
  • Speak appropriately
  • Seek alternatives to verbal and physical conflicts
  • Exhibit self-control

The Miamisburg Parks and Recreation Department offers Youth Scholarships for its various recreation programs. Assistance with registration fees for camps is available for qualified applicants. Applications are due May 1st, 2023 for the 2023 summer camp season. An application and supporting documentation are required. For more information, call us at (937)866-8999. Click here to fill out a Scholarship Application

Campers registered for Traditional Camp will go on one field trip a week. Those registered for Thrill Seekers Camp will go on two field trips a week. See a list of all field trips below:

Parent Planner

We’ve put together this Parent Planner to provide parent’s all the information they need regarding their child’s Camp experience. View the Parent Planner Here.

Before Care and Aftercare

These extended-day offerings are available for all camps (unless otherwise noted) during Before Care and Aftercare, lightly structured activities and free play areas are supervised by camp staff. Miamisburg Before Care and Aftercare take place in the same building, regardless of offsite locations for some camps (except for Camp Sol). Before Care is available beginning at 7:30 AM. Aftercare is from 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM.

Practicing the 3 R’s

Respectful, Responsible and Ready

At Miamisburg camps we practice the 3 Rs. Campers should be respectful of others and the equipment, responsible for their actions and their belongings, and ready to participate and listen to instructors. The 3 Rs is an easy way for campers to remember the Parks and Recreation’s expectations.

Campers are expected to:

  • Take responsibility for their own behavior
  • Be courteous
  • Be respectful of others and their property
  • Cooperate with others
  • Speak appropriately
  • Seek alternatives to verbal and physical conflicts
  • Exhibit self-control

Inclusive Community

At Camp Miamisburg, we are an Inclusive Community.

What is inclusion? Inclusion is people with and without disabilities participating in recreation together! Miamisburg offers reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If your child requires accommodation services, please complete our Accommodation Process by calling us at 937-866-8999. Must complete 2 weeks prior to the program start date.

Scholarships

The Miamisburg Parks and Recreation Department offers Youth Scholarships for its various recreation programs. Assistance with registration fees for camps is available for qualified applicants. An application and supporting documentation are required. Click here to fill out a Scholarship Application

Star City Kids Camp – Ages 3.5-5

Join the fun with the new “Star City Kids Camp” geared towards the preschool age campers! Each day we will explore music, crafts, active games, water play, and nature activities that will grow lasting friendships and summer memories. All campers must be potty trained. *After care is not available for this camp.

Camp Miamisburg Traditional Camp – Ages 9-12

Spend your summer making lifelong memories and friends with our friendly summer camp counselors. Each week we will group campers into age-appropriate camp teams to maximize the opportunities to play field games, crafts and team building type activities. Campers will travel to at least one offsite field trip per week, visit Sycamore Trails Aquatic Center to swim twice a week (weather permitting), and will come together at special all-camp events.

Thrill Seekers- Ages 9-14

Thrill Seekers is for older campers who are ready to be constantly on the go from one adventure to the next. Trips are geared towards water parks, amusement parks, nature adventures, laser tag, mini golf, bowling, and more thrilling summer adventures. Camp details will be emailed a week prior to the start of each week for each age group. Transportation and all other expenses are included in the price of the camp.

Specialty Camps- Ages 6-14 (varies per camp)

A truly one-of-a-kind experience based on imagination, creativity and shared interests. Specialty camps will focus campers on specific topics include; STEAM, sports, Harry Potter, cooking, taekwondo, outdoor adventures and fine arts. These camps are full or half day experiences, range in ages 6-14 depending on topics and weeks. Some of specialty camps are staffed and ran by a partner organization.

Yes, camps offer before and after care. Please visit our Summer Camps for more information on extended care

You can visit our Summer Camps page to see what camps we offer!

Our campers will be busy all day every day! Camp staff will lead games, crafts and activities based on which camp they are in. Campers can expect to go on hikes in our Miamisburg parks, explore creek beds and play outdoor games such as dodgeball and basketball. Outside programs, guest speakers or other entertainment will be brought in to engage campers. Most camps will visit Sycamore Trails Aquatic Center for swimming as well as attend a field trip. Each camp is unique and will have it’s own adventures planned.

Most camps are one week long, from 8:45am-3:30pm with some exceptions. See our Summer Camps page for details on each individual camp!

Most camps run from 8:45am-3:30pm with some variation. See our Summer Camps page for details on each individual camp!

Registration is easy!

  1. You can stop in to our Community Center Service Desk during regular business hours.
  2. You can give us a call at 937.866.8999.
  3. You can register online by clicking here. 
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