Camp Explore: Akron Placemakers
A four-day creative placemaking camp for middle schoolers leaving 5th-8th grade.
Dive into neighborhood discovery, uncover hidden gems, and become an active leader in shaping your neighborhood!
July 21-24, 9:00am-3:00pm at Firestone Park Community Center.
Middle schoolers are full of community curiosity – let’s give them the opportunity to explore and discover the awesomeness in their own backyard!
Over four days, campers will:
By the end of camp, middle schoolers will see their neighborhoods in a whole new way – safe, welcoming, full of possibility, and a place where they belong.
Camp Explore: Placemakers isn’t just about looking at a community – it’s about becoming part of it.
Register for Explore: Akron Placemakers!
Camp Explore: Akron Placemakers is free to middle schoolers and their parents thanks to the generous support and funding from the The City of Akron.
Registration Instructions:
- Camp runs Monday-Thursday, July 21-24, 9:00am-3:00pm at Firestone Park Community Center.
- Middle schoolers leaving 5th-8th grade and living in the city of Akron are eligible for a free week of Camp Explore: Akron Placemakers.
- At the end of the registration form is a medical form. Please have ready
- Current medications and doses your camper receives
- Insurance information
- Family doctor and dentist contact info.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is lunch provided?
Yes!
Is transportation available?
Transportation to and from camp is not available.
What if I don’t live in Akron?
We also offer summer camps for middle schoolers in Stark and Summit counties. Explore other summer camp options for your middle schooler.
More questions?