ABOUT CAMP

DAY CAMP

Summer Day Camp is a vital part of our camping program and gives children an excellent opportunity to enjoy the many aspects of outdoor recreation and to gain lifelong skills. Comprised of children ages 6-12 from the surrounding communities in the Chagrin Valley area and in and around Northeast Ohio, the program runs Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Every session the children can participate in a pre-scheduled overnight stay at camp so they can experience the satisfaction of rustic outdoor living.

Summer Day Camp is for boys and girls, ages 6 (must be entering Kindergarten in the Fall) through 12 years old. An optional overnight stay is offered on the last Thursday of each session. Camp session includes the Farmstead program with baby farm animals and a garden, as well as a variety of exciting hands-on activities such as archery, canoeing, camp crafts, low-ropes course, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, the climbing wall, outdoor skills, performing arts, swimming, wildlife and environmental studies, theme days, campfires and S’mores!

Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM  

Dismissal on the last Friday of each session is at 10:00 AM

(NOTE: Camp will be closed July 4)  

Early registration for Summer 2015 opens at 11:00 a.m. Sept. 17, 2014. (for Summer 2014 families only)

Open Registration for new campers for Summer 2015 starts Nov. 12, 2014. 

 You can register online after creating an account.

Typical Day: Each day of camp will include some scheduled activities listed above and some free time where the campers will help decide what activity to do. Free time is typically spent exploring nature or playing games. Each day will also include time for lunch and swimming.

9:00 a.m. -   Arrival 

9:15 a.m. -   Canoeing

10:15 a.m. – Free time – Freeze Tag

11:15 a.m. – Nature Class

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

Arrival: Drop-off time for Day Camp time is 9:00 AM.  Please read and adhere to the following procedures so that we may cut down on the traffic congestion.  Parents are welcome to park and walk over with your camper the first day your child attends camp, however, parking space is limited.  Camp will end promptly at 4:00 PM. Counselors will help the campers out of the cars on the passenger side of the vehicle. Campers will proceed to their designated areas, where they will gather with their counselor.  On the first day of each session, staff members will have master group lists to help identify your camper’s group.

Departure: Day Camp pick-up time is 4:00 PM. Staff will help your children into the car. Again, PLEASE remain in your cars. If you do need to get out of your car to come in to the office or speak to a staff member, please park in the parking lot.                                                                                                             

Before and After Care: Our before and after care is organized through Orange Schools through their Open Door programs. Campers going to Open Door before camp will be picked up on time to be at camp at 9AM. Campers going to Open Door after camp will be dropped off at Orange Schools after the conclusion of the camp day. No campers are able to stay at camp after 4PM.

Swimming: Each camper needs to bring a suit and towel daily.  If there are specific conditions under which your child cannot swim, please inform the camp office. All swim time at our pool is recreational and not instructional. Campers are required to take a swim test on the first day of each session to determine their swimming ability. Our pool has lifeguards and our waterfront director on deck whenever campers are present.

Lunch: Lunches must be packed every day except for days of cookouts. Prior to cook out day, a note will be sent home with your camper. Hiram House will also provide dinner on the last Thursday of the session and breakfast on Friday after the overnight.

Overnights: On the last Thursday of each session there is an overnight.  On this Thursday morning campers should bring their overnight gear with them.  Included should be: a lunch, sleeping bag, pillow, bug spray, toiletries and change of clothes for Friday as well as their typical camping gear (swimsuit, towel, etc).  If your child chooses not to sleep over he or she may be picked up at 8:30 PM on Thursday.  If during the night your camper decides he or she needs to go home, you will receive a phone call and will be asked to pick him/her up, regardless of the time. If the weather is inclement on the night of the overnight, the overnight locations will be moved indoors. Pick up time on Friday is 10:00 AM.  There is no camp on Friday.

Photographs: We are offering 5x7 color prints of your child's group.  Payments for photographs must be received on or before the first day of each session. Pictures ordered on the day of pictures or later will be at an increased price.

Camp Store: Campers go to the camp store on Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday. On these days, campers may purchase one ice cream and/or one drink.  On the last Wednesday of each session campers may buy T-shirts and souvenirs. Camp store money must be deposited into the camper’s account prior to their visit.  DO NOT SEND MONEY WITH YOUR CAMPER. Cash will not be accepted at the camp store.  You will be notified of any balance in your child's account at the end of the summer and it can be refunded.

Day Camp Sessions

OVERNIGHT CAMP

Summer Overnight Camp has been the core of the Hiram House mission since it began in 1896, opening new horizons and welcoming youth of all backgrounds. It serves hundreds of children each summer. Many of these children are from urban areas in Cuyahoga and surrounding counties in Northeast Ohio, and a majority are eligible to receive some form of financial assistance for families in need through our annual Campership Fund to enable them to attend a life-enriching stay at summer camp. Camp sessions are six-days long. Campers ages 6-9 and female campers ages 10-14 live in log cabins centrally located to all camp facilities, while male campers ages 10-14 live in platform tents in the woods. Staff members live with and closely supervise campers throughout each session. Overnight Camp staff stay on camp grounds at all times. All meals are provided.

Summer Overnight Camp is open to boys and girls, ages 6 to 14. It includes the Farmstead program with baby farm animals and a garden, as well as a variety of exciting hands-on activities such as archery, canoeing, camp crafts, low-ropes course, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, the climbing wall, high ropes course, outdoor skills, performing arts, swimming, wildlife and environmental studies, theme days, campfires and s’mores!

Camper Arrival at 2 PM the first day of camp (Sunday); Departure at 11 AM on the last day (Friday).

Deposit: $50 per camper, applied to session fees

Early Registration for Summer 2015 opens 11a.m. Sept. 17, 2014 (for Summer 2014 families only)

Open Registration for new campers for Summer 2015 starts Nov. 12, 2014.

You can register online after creating an account.

Typical Day: Each day of camp will include some scheduled activities listed above and some free time where the campers will help decide what activity to do. Free time is typically spent exploring nature or playing games. Each day will also include time for lunch and swimming. Below is a sample schedule for a day at camp. Each day will be different.

7:30 a.m. - Wake up 

8:30 a.m. - Breakfast

9:15 a.m. – Canoeing

10:15 a.m. – Nature Class

11:15 a.m. – Ball Games (Basketball, football, gaga etc.)

12:15 p.m. -  Lunch

1:15 p.m. -  Campstore

2:15 p.m. - Camp Crafts

3:15 p.m. -  Swimming

4:15 p.m. – Climbing Wall

5:15 p.m. – Hike

6:15 p.m. – Dinner

7:15 p.m. – Campfire

9:15 p.m. – Cabin Time

10:00 p.m. – Lights out

Arrival and Departure: Each camper is expected to be brought to camp at 2:00 PM on Sunday afternoon. Campers will not be accepted prior to 2PM. Campers must be picked up by 11:00 AM Friday.

Campstore: Our campstore carries a variety of snacks and souvenir items for sale. We ask that you send a specified amount of money along with your fees. These funds will be put into an account for your child at the campstore. Any money left in your campers store account will be returned to you at the end of the session. This year we are offering camper group photos. These photos MUST be ordered in advance. No Camper Should Bring Money With Them To Camp.

Financial Aid: "Camperships" financial aid is available for Overnight Camp for children from families in need through our annual Campership Fund. Applicants must apply and qualify. A majority of our Overnight Campers are eligible to receive aid for some portion of their camp stay. Hiram House is a private, independent, non-denominational, nonprofit 501 (C) (3) organization. Donations to the Campership Fund from individuals, foundations, businesses and organizations and proceeds from our special events help to support this worthwhile program.

Food: Camp rules prohibit campers from bringing food to camp or receiving any food, including candy or gum. Should a camper bring or receive food items, such items will become the general property of the camp.

Health: A nurse looks after the health of the campers. Meals are planned by an experienced dietitian. Hiram House Camp has city water.

Mail: Mail is received and sent out daily and can be sent to your camper at camp.

Visitors and Phone Calls: Due to the busy camp program, the nature of our activities and the relatively short camping session, visitors are not permitted nor will campers make phone calls unless there is an emergency.

Swimming: Each camper needs to bring a suit and towel daily.  If there are specific conditions under which your child cannot swim, please inform the camp office. All swim time at our pool is recreational and not instructional. Campers are required to take a swim test on the first day of each session to determine their swimming ability. Our pool has lifeguards and our waterfront director on deck whenever campers are present.

Overnight Camp Sessions

HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS

New for 2015 Spring, Summer, Fall!  Private Horseback Riding Lessons, with individual (1-on-1) instructions, will be offered to boys and girls ages 7-14 at Hiram House Camp. See schedules below for dates, times and fees.

The Horseback Riding program is held at Hiram House’s Double H Ranch, which has a 9,700 sq. ft. indoor riding arena, outdoor arean, and eleven box stalls. Each one hour lesson focuses on western riding instruction and basic horse care, which includes grooming, saddling and bridling. NO trail riding.

Information: Call the camp office to inquire (216) 831-5045.

Register by phone at (216) 831-5045!

Open Registration for all campers for 2015 started Nov. 12, 2014 (for all campers)

Early Registration for 2015 opens at 11:00 a.m. Sept. 17, 2014 (for Summer 2014 families only)

Fees will be $140.00 for 4 lessons.

NEW! 2015 Private Riding Lessons at Hiram House Camp - Schedule of Classes:

4PM-5PM & 5:30PM-6:30PM

Spring 2015

Mondays: March 30, April 6, 13, 20 

Mondays: April 27, May 4, 11, 18

Tuesdays: March 31, April 7, 14, 21

Tuesdays: April 28, May 5, 12, 19

Wednesdays: April 1, 8, 15, 22 (Only available 5:30-6:30PM)

Wednesdays: April 29, May 6, 13, 20

Thursdays: April 2, 9, 16, 23 (Only available 5:30-6:30PM)

Thursdays: April 30, May 7, 14, 21 (Only available 5:30-6:30PM)

Saturdays (10-11AM or 11:30-12:30): April 4, 11, 18, 25 (Only available 10-11AM)

Saturdays: (10-11AM or 11:30-12:30) May 2, 9, 16, 23

Summer 2015

Mondays: July 13, 20, 27, August 3

Mondays: August 10, 17, 24, 31

Tuesdays: July 14, 21, 28 August 4

Tuesdays: August 11, 18, 25, September 1

Wednesdays: July 15, 22, 29 August 5

Wednesdays: August 12, 19, 26, September 2

Thursdays: July 16, 23, 30 August 6

Thursdays: August 13, 20, 27, September 3

Saturdays (10-11AM or 11:30-12:30): August 15, 22, 29, September 5 

Fall 2015

Mondays: September 7, 14, 21, 28 

Tuesdays: September 8, 15, 22, 29

Wednesdays: September 9, 16, 23, 30 

Thursdays: September 10, 17, 24, October 1

Saturdays (10-11AM or 11:30-12:30): September 12, 19, 26, October 3

FACILITY RENTALS

Reserve dates now for the best selection for your Fall, Holiday, Winter & Spring Events!

Plan Your Special Event with Us!

Among the unspoiled ravines, creeks, hills and sheltering trees of our property are located a variety of multi-use buildings, including log cabins, a fire station/meeting hall, a dining hall, with full-service kitchen, campfire sites, a replica fort, an outdoor chapel and a treehouse. Hiking trails traverse the property and wildlife is in abundance. Our tranquil, natural setting is an excellent compliment to any program. The camp's 172 wooded acres are beautiful in all seasons.

Cabins and the main lodge are equipped with restroom and shower facilities and are winterized for year-round comfort. Some private rooms are available for leadership staff. Each of our rustic log cabins and dormitories can comfortably sleep up to 50 participants (200 total) and the dining hall can seat 250 people.

Group Retreats, gatherings, educational programs, and seminars of almost any size can be accommodated with or without meal service for one, two, or more nights, during the Fall, Winter, Spring and late Summer months (from August through May.)

Facilities are available for rental only, or with on-site programming, including optional half-day or full-day Teambuilding Adventure programs on the Alpine Climbing Tower, High Ropes/Low Ropes & Obstacle Challenge Course.  A variety of recreational activities are also available seasonally to fit your interests. Please email us at info@hiramhousecamp.org for details and fees or call 216-831-5045. (see photos and more information below)

NEW! High Ropes Course - add a Teambuilding Adventure program to your Group Retreat!

See more FACILITY Photos in our PHOTO Gallery

NEW! Taylor Hall Rentals (Winter months only)

Taylor Hall, our newly refurbished 3,600 square-foot rustic dining hall, complete with vaulted wooden beamed ceilings, skylights and fans, indoor fireplace, commercial kitchen, handicap restrooms, outdoor porches and wooded views, can accommodate several hundred people daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This multi-purpose facility can also be used as an activity center for audio-visual presentations or meetings for campers or staff.

• Set amid 172 wooded acres in the scenic Chagrin Valley

• Easy travel access via major routes, off I-271 Harvard Rd. exit Eastbound

• Natural, private setting, conveniently located in beautiful Northeast Ohio

• Ample free on-site parking for vehicles, group vans and buses

• Spacious dining & meeting facilities, 3,600 square foot hall seats groups up to 250

• Fireplace, commercial kitchen, porch, handicap restrooms

• Catering services available or facilties rental only

• Ideal for youth or adult groups, meetings, seminars, luncheons, receptions & more!

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