Cleveland Museum of Natural History Summer Camps

Cleveland Museum of Natural History Summer Camps includes Circle Sampler Camp, Collecting Curiosities, Naturally Skilled, Make Your Own Museum 1, and Make Your Own Museum 2. Circle Sampler Camp is a five-day camp, and Make Your Own Museum 1 and 2 are five-day experiences. Sessions run June 8–12, June 22–26, July 6–10, July 13–17, July 20–24, and July 27–31, with prices listed at $400 to $445.

Programs

• Circle Sampler Camp — Rising 1st–2nd graders · $400–$445 · Five-day camp. Drop-off and pickup take place at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Sessions June 8–12 and July 20–24.
• Collecting Curiosities — Rising 2nd–3rd graders · $400–$445 · Five-day camp. Session July 13–17.
• Naturally Skilled — Rising 3rd–4th graders · $400–$445 · Five-day camp. Session July 27–31.
• Make Your Own Museum 1 — Rising 5th–6th graders · $400–$445 · Five-day experience. Session June 22–26.
• Make Your Own Museum 2 — Rising 6th–8th graders · $400–$445 · Five-day experience. Session July 6–10.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–16 years old
• Price range: $400–$445
• Facility hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10am - 5pm; Monday closed

About the provider

Scholarships are available to students attending schools in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, the Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District, and the East Cleveland District. For those outside these districts, scholarship eligibility is tied to financial need. Scholarship applications must also include an academic review from a teacher, guidance counselor, principal, or another person with an academic understanding of the camper. Registration is open to all, and members get early access to summer camp and special discounts.

Registration is now open to all. Summer camp scholarship applications must also be accompanied by an academic review from an individual such as a teacher, guidance counselor, or principal with an academic understanding of the camper.

Last updated October 15, 2026.